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

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BIG NEWS!
We are proud to announce our 2026 season of:

PORK AND POLL TAXES
by Talia Pua:
Tickets on sale now!

Following its sold-out premiere in 2021, Pork and Poll Taxes 人頭猪税 returns in 2026 as you've never seen it before. Reimagined with a bold new creative vision, direction and design, this production brings the powerful story of migration, resilience and belonging during an important part of our Chinese NZ history — it is back on stage and on a whole new level that you shouldn’t miss.

📍 Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
📅 16–19 September 2026: Limited season!
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: click here!

Presented with hand pulled collective.

Thank you to the chinese poll tax heritage trust fund, Foundation North, Creative New Zealand, Auckland city council, and our partners Auckland live.

Thank you for coming to our inaugural:

Lunar New Year Live report party!

This year our impact report was a PARTY! 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, it was so nourishing to saddle up this 2026 with some good energy.

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

Delicious kai by sponsors HomeCooked, and badges by sponsors Pride on Tap.

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

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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!

Inspired? You can now donate to PAT’s mission!

Become a PATron, or make a one-off donation through our platform The Gift Collective. You can also choose where your putea goes if you have a soft spot for a specific show or programme, and get tax back too.

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