Proudly Asian Theatre

Proudly Asian Theatre delivers contemporary performance works driven by Asian artists in Aotearoa.

Our works are heart-fuelled and stereotype-shattering, with collaboration, innovation and whānau at the fore of their creation.

“It’s these theatremakers that keep proving that diverse and intersectional work is possible. It’s about practice over profit. It’s about your kaupapa. A leading example in Auckland has been Proudly Asian Theatre.”- Playmarket Annual

"They leave other theatre companies in the dust when it comes to how they service the needs of the Asian community here in Aotearoa, in a way that is meaningful and truly authentic.” - Stuff

“A coming-of-age for Asian theatre." - NZ Herald

"...adventurous and wild, sexy, smart, and not putting up with your shit." - Theatreview

Announcing PAT’s Snake x Horse Handover - a Lunar New Year Live report party!

In 2026 our impact report is a PARTY!

We’re throwing a fun, fast paced LIVE look at the year that’s been, and a launch of some spicy announcements for the year ahead.

Beginning and ending with drinks and snacks on us and the incredible DJ adoration, we miss you all, and we can’t wait to saddle up this 2026 with some good energy.

DETAILS:

Date: Feb 13th 2026

Location: Hunua room, Aotea Centre

5.30pm - 6pm: Doors open for mingling, get in the mood with an open bar (first round’s on us), snacks and DJ Adoration (Adorate Mizero) taking off her producer hat and throwing down some tunes

6pm - 7pm: LIVE impact report: readings, reflections, nerdy slideshows, and exciting announcements

7pm onwards: Mingling, drinks, snacks and DJ Adoration - share your good wishes or hopes for the future on our post it wall, celebrate your people or meet some new connections for the year ahead!

RSVP HERE!

https://forms.gle/BQwPFVH2uML7exQ2A

Thank you to our generous venue Auckland Live for hosting this event.

Thank you for coming to the premiere of

GENUINE AND STABLE BY UHYOUNG CHOI!

Genuine and Stable follows a young couple’s love story from awkward beginnings to a shared life as it comes under the microscope of New Zealand’s immigration system. As two immigration officers pick apart the case, not all is as it seems.

By ex-immigration lawyer Uhyoung Choi and helmed by first time director and PAT ED Marianne Infante, the 2025 premiere closed with rave reviews. After two developments with PAT, we couldn’t be prouder to have delivered this premiere in the bold fashion this show deserved.

"Genuine and Stable is smart, moving, inventive, and full of heart."

- Dalaine Krige, Business Desk

“Several years in the making, this is a polished and honed script perfectly executed with flair…It should be seen by all New Zealanders – there’s a truth to be recognized, respected and heard.”

- Glenda Pearce, Broadway World

If you saw the show and would like to share your thoughts, please fill out this 5 minute survey. Thank you for your support!

A homecoming for PAT to the Herald Theatre, we are grateful to the entire Auckland Live team, Foundation North, Satellites and Creative New Zealand for their support this season.

10 years of PAT in 1.5minutes!

Take a look at our mahi over the last 10 years in this retrospective video by PAT veteran videographer John Rata - here’s to the next 10!

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