NAT has an ever-changing line up; that’s the beauty of having an open-access theatre venue! See what your favourite performers are up to and discover new artists, by checking here regularly. NAT doesn’t pre-programme seasons, so this is where you can see what we have going on. We have a bar open from 1 hourish before the show, and you are welcome to take your drinks into the theatre (there’s no BYO!)
Femme Volume 16
Sat, 22 Aug, 8pm
Tickets $30/$37/$57+bf HERE
Bar open from 7pm
Join us for the 16th volume of Femme, showcasing an amazing lineup of performers, including special guests NICOLE ( Ōtautahi | Christchurch), HEAVEN Z’DOR ( Ōtautahi | Christchurch), the one and only VIXEN TEMPLE, your host RACHEL WINTER HASE Alongside your favorite local burlesque stars!
This is a show you won’t want to miss, and it’s bound to sell out fast! So gather your gals, guys, gays, and theys, and secure your tickets for the hottest show in town 
Dress to impress!
R18 (contains nudity, strong language, and adult themes)
Wheel chair accessible
Otago Raw Comedy Quest 2026
HEATS: Thurs 3rd, Fri 4th, Sat 5th Sept 7:30pm
Tickets on sale soon!
Bar open from 6:30pm
RAW is New Zealand’s largest stand-up comedy competition and a rite of passage for emerging comedians. Join us in Dunedin on Sept 3rd, 4th & 5th to support the next generation of Kiwi comedy, judged by respected local talent and hosted by experienced comedians. You might just see the next big name before everyone else.
Otago Regional finals, 26th September
Grand Finals in Auckland, 31st October
OCTAGON COLLECTIVE Poetry Night – 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7pm
FREE poetry readings – special guest artists, and open mic.
MONTHLY, WEDNESDAYS - 11/2, 11/3, 8/4, 13/5, 10/6, 8/7, 12/8, 9/9, 14/10, 11/11, 9/12
7PM
Bar from 6pm – no BYO
Femme: Experience a vibrant showcase of burlesque and cabaret artistry, confidence, empowerment and creativity that honors femininity in all its forms.
8PM
Bar from 7pm – no BYO
Improsaurus: Season 2 The Spooky Season coming soon! 28/8, 18/9, 2/10, 16/10, 30/10
8PM
Bar from 7pm – no BYO
New Athenaeum Theatre 