“Dawn Raids is an essential experience... a work that does our stories justice.”
— New Zealand Herald

“A history lesson in the best way... See Dawn Raids.”
— The Spinoff

“Beautifully executed, funny, poignant, historically epic theatre.”
— Theatreview


“Fresh and relevant. Kightley’s writing is splendid.”
— Andrew Whiteside

“Succeeds in the best possible way… Do go and see it.”
— Keeping up with NZ

If you haven't been to the theatre before, tonight is for you. Yes, you can literally pay what you want just to come and see. Everyone is welcome.

Dawn Raids Pay What You Wish
Tue 23 August 5:30pm (performance starts at 7pm)

This performance goes on sale closer to the show on a first in, first serve basis. If you can, please consider booking a standard ticket to another show to secure your seat.

If you are 30 years or under, and love theatre, you can get $30 tickets to any show by Auckland Theatre Company. 

Book six or more tickets to one performance and save at least $5 off the price of a regular Adult ticket.

Save 20% on an Adult ticket for Auckland Theatre Company shows when you book see the first performances of a season before opening night.

Dawn Raids Preview Nights
Tue 16 & Wed 17 August

Mon 1 Aug 6:00pm
Discover the world behind the curtain at Backstage Story, a behind-the-scenes presentation with the director, designers and cast. Backstage Story is free to attend at our studios at 487 Dominion Road.

Sun 21 Aug 3:00pm
Join us at the ASB Waterfront Theatre auditorium, before the 4pm performance, to hear from a special guest speaker and enrich your experience of the show.

Tue 23 Aug 5:30pm

Our doors are thrown open on Pay What You Wish night.

Join us and experience live performance with like-minded people, in an atmosphere that values community and inspires creativity. Everyone is welcome.

Tunes, drinks, art installations and a free photobooth will be provided, followed by a performance of Dawn Raids. And yes, you can literally pay what you want.

Tue 30 Aug 7:00pm
Audio-described performances are open to all and include a live audio commentary relayed to blind and low-vision patrons in the audience via an earpiece. Patrons with accessibility tickets can also attend a touch-tour 90 minutes before the performance. 

Sat 3 Sep 2:00pm
NZSL-interpreted performances are open to all and feature an interpreter on stage to interpret the show for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons in the audience.