Young and Hungry is back for an action-packed thirteenth year, with a fresh season of three new scripts written for youth audiences, developed and performed in a professional theatre context. "We provide a unique springboard into a professional theatre environment," says Young and Hungry producer Sally Richards. "Our mentoring process places young people with respected practitioners, a collaboration that not only creates vital new, NZ work but is a breeding ground for NZ's creative communities." Young and Hungry is back for an action-packed thirteenth year, with a fresh season of three new scripts written for youth audiences, developed and performed in a professional theatre context. "We provide a unique springboard into a professional theatre environment," says Young and Hungry producer Sally Richards. "Our mentoring process places young people with respected practitioners, a collaboration that not only creates vital new, NZ work but is a breeding ground for NZ's creative communities."Professional theatre practitioners mentor these young people in all facets of theatre production - acting, lighting, sound, publicity, costume, set and stage management.

The three new plays for 2007 are:

The Life, Death and Afterlife of Felix Unfortunate - 6.30pm
Written by Zoe Deverick
Directed by L'hibou Hornung

Felix sits on the brink of university, R18 movies, clubbing and adulthood. Although a devout non-conformist, his best mate Manny continually tries to convince him to hit town.

OK - on the surface, it's another story of a teen reaching adulthood. But nothing is ever what it seems - Felix's world is about to take an unfortunate twist!

Fitz Bunny: Lust for Glory - 8.00pm
Written by Grant Buist
Directed by James Hadley
Musical Direction by Jamie Burgess

We found the weapon of Mass Destruction - she's furry, pink, lethal ...and she sings!

A light-hearted, larger-than-life musical comedy. With an outrageous spin on politics, this is the inspirational story of rock star Fitz Bunny, New Zealand's first rabbit Prime Minister.

Fitz Bunny is based on the characters from the comic strip Brunswick, written by playwright Grant Buist, who is also responsible for the comic strip Jitterati.

The Henchman - 9.30pm
Written by Dean Hewison
Directed by Rachel More
Fight Choreography by Allan Henry

The age-old clash between heroes and villains, good and evil. All just another day at work for henchman Adam as he navigates through the trials and tribulations of working for super villain Double Cross. A famously perilous job description but better than sitting at home watching daytime Spanish soap operas.

When: 15-30 June 2007
Where: BATS Theatre, Wellington
Bookings: 04 8024175 or book@bats.co.nz
Tickets: $16/12 or a three show season pass $38/24