Flea Pit

Due to unforeseen power outages caused by the cyclone, we are deeply saddened to announce the cancellation of the Festival of Live Art (FOLA) performances tonight till Friday 17 February. Flea Pit will be viewable on Saturday 18th at Basement Theatre 

Meet and play with the disturbingly comforting creatures of Te Waa’s “Fleapit” inspired by Basement’s queer past, present and future.

Peppered throughout the festival garden you will find a series of playful, interactive sculptures by Tyrone Te Waa. 

Tyrone says of the work,

“Fleapit” is a site specific response to  ‘The Theatre’ as a place where dramatic performances happen mixed in with the building’s past life as a gay night club in the 70s. I imagined the night club as a haven for colourful peoples, much like how it functions today. For this show I will reimagine and assemble characters to greet and mingle with our guests.”