Get ready for a week of bold, brilliant, and totally unmissable theatre! Fire in the Canon is lighting up the Basement with five nights of iconic Kiwi plays—reimagined, recharged, and read live by some of the freshest talent in the game.
Each night, a different New Zealand classic hits the stage in a stripped-back, script-in-hand reading. Expect laughs, gasps, and maybe a few tears as these stories get a brand-new spark.
The Line-up:
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Tuesday, July 8 – Glide Time by Roger Hall
A groundbreaking workplace comedy set in the NZ public service. -
Wednesday, July 9 – Smashed by Tāwhi Thomas
A gritty, fast-paced series of vignettes about teens under pressure. -
Thursday, July 10 – Rēwena by Whiti Hereaka
A warm, witty play set in a pub kitchen during a reality TV baking final. -
Friday, July 11 – The Packer by Dianna Fuemana
A raw, unfiltered look at suburban life and identity in West Auckland. -
Saturday, July 12 – Cow by Jo Randerson
A bold, absurdist piece exploring power, control, and the human condition.
Curated by Sam Brooks and powered by Smoke Labours Productions, this week is a love letter to Aotearoa’s theatre history—with a Basement twist.
$2.50 per hour to a max of $12.50 on weekends and a $12 flat rate for weekday evenings at The Civic car park. Find out more.