# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Sublet: An Improv+ Takeover
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The Sublet is here! Join us at BATS Theatre for a short, sharp mini season of improv in the Dome - six shows across three nights giving you a different, delicious treat every time. 

On this month:

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Thursday 13 August 
7pm: THEATRESPORTS
Two teams fearlessly take the stage and with no scripts, they take turns performing scenes, playing games, telling stories and creating characters entirely spontaneously.
https://bats.co.nz/whats-on/theatresports-august/

8:30pm: CHARACT-HER - GINGE AND MINGE
They've wowed audiences around Australasia for 5 years with their character comedy and expert eye for satire. Now, the 'Comic Originality' winners (NZ Comedy Guild Awards 2025) bring their favourite five female characters to into one 50min show.
https://bats.co.nz/whats-on/charact-her/

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Friday 14 August 
7pm: BEST ON TAP'S HAPPY HOUR
Taking prompts from the audience, Best on Tap will create an intoxicating array of scenes and stories to start your weekend right.
https://bats.co.nz/whats-on/happy-hour/

8:30pm: SCRATCH NIGHT
Join us for a night of messy works in progress where Pōneke creatives test their ideas in front of a Friday night crowd.
https://bats.co.nz/whats-on/scratch-night/

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SATURDAY 15 August *** 
7pm: LITTLE SHOP OF GRADUATES 
Join the graduates of PopRox Musical improv course as they make up original songs and musical scenes on the spot! 
https://bats.co.nz/whats-on/little-shop-of-graduates/

8:30pm: LATE NIGHT KNIFE FIGHT
The monthly-ish improv battle where three teams face off in a fight for glory, honour, and the audience's favour. 
https://bats.co.nz/whats-on/late-night-knife-fight-august/


Watch this space for October's Sublet announcement :) 

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Accessibility:
The Dome is located on the first floor of the venue with two sets of stairs required to access the space. If you need assistance, you will need to arrive 45 minutes prior to the start time. Please contact book@bats.co.nz for more information.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/the-sublet-an-improv-takeover/200030512559236
- **Event Categories**: comedy, performances, workshops, live-music, art, theatre, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 27

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellington
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: BATS Theatre
- **lat**: -41.293536674448
- **long**: 174.78450357914
- **full address**: BATS Theatre, 1 Kent Ter, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Sublet: An Improv+ Takeover
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ef76b2652fa07ff10433f92e5218436915f16534927ce89c890280936f369974-rimg-w1200-h600-dc180838-gmir?v=1786582344

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Sublet: An Improv+ Takeover being held?
  - **A:** The Sublet: An Improv+ Takeover takes place on Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm at BATS Theatre, 1 Kent Ter, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Sublet: An Improv+ Takeover?
  - **A:** The Sublet: An Improv+ Takeover is organized by Locomotive.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Sublet: An Improv+ Takeover is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wellington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Sublet: An Improv+ Takeover sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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