Mikaela Stroud & Nat Dolan present: Macbeth, INC; Friday, May 15th – Friday, May 22nd
Produced with Itchy Apteryx LTD
“Macbeth, INC.” is an adaptation and reimagining of William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy “Macbeth”, debuting this May at The Factory Theatre in Onehunga.
As the top in-house lawyer and second-in-command of Dunsinane Incorporated, Macbeth maintains a very good lifestyle – but it could always be better. Spurred on by a mysterious trio of employees, as well as his ever-dutiful but ambitious secretary, Macbeth seizes power in the company through less civilized means. The trouble with power in the corporate world, however, is that once you have it, it can be bloody difficult to keep.
Directed by Nat Dolan and Mikaela Stroud in collaboration with Itchy Apteryx LTD, this production brings Shakespeare’s classic Scottish tragedy to the glitz and glamour of 90’s Wall Street – dark, gory and uncomfortably relevant, see the way that power corrupts, through a new point of view.
Trigger Warning: Depictions of violence, depictions of suicide, gun use, adult themes, fake blood/gore. There are some lighting effects, no strobe but some flashing lights on some scene changes
Cabaret Coven presents: Garters of the Galaxy Volume 2; Saturday, May 23rd 8:00pm
Cabaret Coven is back at Factory for our third year, and to celebrate we’re bringing you a sequel to our very first show, the sci-fi extravaganza Garters of the Galaxy!
Garters of the Galaxy 2 will take you on a journey through all things sexy, silly, and science fiction. Strange planets, alien life-forms, spaceships, and watch out for UFOs (Unidentified Fabulous Objects). Get ready for burlesque, drag, acrobatics and more from the final frontier, here to make you laugh, think, and get you a little steamed up in your spacesuit.
Since the original Garters show, the Cabaret Coven has been proud to bring performers of all genders, shapes, sizes, ages and ethnicities to the stage, winning a Fringe Award for Best Ensemble, and winning over audiences. Garters of the Galaxy 2 brings that same blend of fabulousness our audiences have come to expect, but this is sci-fi, so expect the unexpected! We’re packing everything from the MCU to vintage sci-fi, with lots of surprises in store.
Featuring rising stars and guiding lights from the cabaret scene all over Aotearoa, and of course our best-dressed competition this show promises to be a bigger treat than fresh strawberries after months of dried protein paste.
This event is R18.
Proudly Asian Theatre presents: Fresh Off The Page; May 30th, June 13th and June 20th at 7:30pm
Three hot, new play readings from Tāmaki Makaurau’s freshest writers
Proudly Asian Theatre’s Fresh Off the Page initiative is BACK for 2026! A series of playreadings where the freshest new scripts by Asian playwrights from Aotearoa are developed, directed and performed by Asian talent.
We’re so excited to present three brand new scripts in development across three nights of readings (including post-reading Q+A and kai in the foyer to celebrate!).
New Zealand is a Garden by Nam Woon Kim:
Saturday 30 May, 7:30pm
A land surveyor encounters a friendly ghost but fails to heed his warning, dooming a couple who will settle there years later, to a deep hunger beyond their understanding.
About Nam Woon Kim:
Nam is a writer and photographer interested in modern horror and the unexpected places you can find it – from the soft zapping of powerlines to vacant subdivisions. With a newfound appetite for theatre, this is his first time writing for the stage. Nam’s creative experience includes being an interpreter for a K-pop music video, running a university student magazine, and interning at an independent music label. He also loves zine-making and has tabled at Overload NZ and Auckland Zinefest.
Creative Team:
Nam is supported by dramaturg/director Jane Yonge (a mixtape for maladies, Our Own Little Mess, Scenes from a Yellow Peril) along with a stellar cast including returning whānau from PAT’s most recent production of Genuine and Stable, Junghwi Jo and Uhyoung Choi, joined by new whānau Hae Yeon Seol and Ben Son.
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Kitty Party / Mt. Roskill Murder Club by Sananda Chatterjee
Sat 13 June, 7:30pm
A quiet Mt Roskill street is rocked by a suspicious death, turning a regular weekly gathering of women into a night of spiralling paranoia and spilled tea.
About Sananda Chatterjee:
Born in Kolkata and raised between Delhi and Tāmaki Makaurau, Sananda brings a deeply layered creative practice shaped by theatre, identity, movement, and community. A multi- disciplinary artist and producer, her work spans large ensemble pieces with Prayas Theatre to independent projects exploring gender, relationships, and belonging.
Beyond the stage, Sananda is a sought-after producer, mentor, researcher and Cultural Insights specialist (currently at The Big Idea) — someone who cares about how stories land, who they speak to, and how they shift us. This will mark their journey towards finishing her first feature length play.
Creative Team:
Sananda is supported by dramaturg/director Sameena Zehra (Tea with Terrorists) along with a gorgeous cast including Pamela Sidhu (Spartacus: House of Ashur), Sudeepta Vyas (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel), Arti Kansara (Much Ado About Nothing), Ayesha Heble (Shortland Street) and Karishma Grebneff (Basmati Bitch).
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Seeing Double by Louise Jiang
Sat 20 June, 7:30pm
The world’s youngest self-made billionaire secretly clones herself to avoid burning out at work.
About Louise Jiang:
A graduate from Toi Whakaari; NZ Drama School, Louise Jiang is an actor and maker across stage and screen. With a vested interest in devised theatre, her recent theatre work includes Wrest (Red Leap Theatre) as well as Scenes from a Yellow Peril (Nathan Joe) and Ciggy Butts in The Sand (Tupua Tigafua). On screen, Louise features in Sweet Tooth (Netflix), Camp Be Better and Warren’s Vortex (TVNZ).
Outside of performing, Louise is expanding her craft this year as an emerging writer and director. After debuting her devised solo show actor//android at Tahi Festival and then Basement Theatre in 2023, Seeing Double will be the first play Louise has written sitting down(!) with the support of this initiative.
Creative Team:
Louise is supported by dramaturg Nathan Joe (Scenes from a Yellow Peril) and director Batanai Mashingaidze (Dakota of the White Flats), with an incredible cast including Celine Dam (Basmati Bitch), Chye-Ling Huang (Homebound 3.0) and more to be announced soon!
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Proudly Asian Theatre aims to connect and empower Asian talent to produce original and contemporary theatre works, to represent, entertain and break down barriers of acceptance and visibility in Aotearoa. Read more here.
Brought to you by Proudly Asian Theatre with support from Creative New Zealand, Auckland Council and Factory Theatre. Produced by Nomuna Amarbat.
THE FACTORY THEATRE – TAKING BOOKINGS INTO SPRING OF 2026 NOW!
Programming into September/October 2026 now! Email us at [email protected] to have a conversation about how we can be the home for your next work! Full aerial capabilities, projector, cyc screen and loads more!
