Name: F*** Art
Start: 2025-07-01T18:30:00.0000000+12:00
End: 2025-07-05T18:30:00.0000000+12:00

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Running Time: 50 minutes

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188 Quay Street, HSBC building, shop 1, Auckland 1010

Artists Ben and Shane are battling their addictions in opposite ways, and are trying to bring each other over to ‘their’ side. But when Shane’s true identity is revealed, Ben must decide between his sanity and his art.

F*** ART is a poetry-based variety show exploring the seductive grip of addiction. Ben is an alcoholic, who holds his own intervention. The only guest, Shane; a chaotic cowboy fully immersed in the lifestyle Ben is trying to escape. Their clash forms a dichotomous spectacle of poems, arguments, shanties, and choreographed wrestling to Shania Twain, as they confront their conflicting approaches to addiction and art.

Content & Trigger warnings: Mature Audiences, Strobe Light Usage, Loud Noises. Contains themes of addiction, drug & alcohol abuse, and discussions around mental health.

Want to see even more from Basement Theatre? Click here to see their full schedule of upcoming shows!

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before show start time. Latecomers admitted into the theatre at Basement's discretion. No refunds will be given.

Please note unfortunately the Basement Studio space is not wheelchair accessible.

COVID-19 measures at Basement Theatre:

- The Government mandates may be gone, but our frenemy COVID (and a bunch of other nasty flus) are still hanging around. Head HERE for the information on what to do if you're feeling unwell and have a ticket.