While the Light Lasts

'While the Light Lasts' is an immersive social play experience where you are the centre of your own story. Imagine a dress up murder mystery party where instead of just a murder to solve there are multiple stories to explore and be a part of. Everyone gets given their own unique role for the evening, with their own special creative ways to interact with everybody else. Everyone is also part of a special 'delegation' who has their own storyline to explore. You can choose to solve clues with your assigned delegation, or you can take the clues you are given and explore the museum on your own personal quest. How interactive you want to be is entirely up to you.

You will be moving throughout the museum at your own pace, and can return to key locations for refreshments and an eftpos bar at any time. There will also be live music from the Wellington Sea Shanty Society and we encourage people to stay at the conclusion of the ‘game’ part of the evening for mixing, mingling, dancing and revelry. 

While the Light Lasts: the New Zealand 1889 World Fair. The year is 1889 and the World Fair has suddenly been shifted from Paris, France to Auckland, New Zealand. Delegations from all around the world and from across New Zealand have gathered for a special opening event to celebrate this momentous occasion. But why the shift to Auckland and what are the real reasons so many delegations are eager to learn more about New Zealand? Come find out and be a part of the story!

You will receive an email within 5 business days of your booking, which will include your character description. If you've booked multiple tickets, you'll receive descriptions for each ticket-holder. 

If you purchase more than one ticket, you will receive character descriptions in accordance with the total number of tickets booked. For instance, if you book three tickets, you'll receive three character descriptions - it's then up to you and your group to decide who takes what character. We will do our best to keep groups together in the same team on the night, but this may not always be possible and there is a small chance that your group will be split into different teams. If you have friends or whānau who have booked separately and you would like to be in the same group, please email us with both of your names and email addresses.

You are encouraged to come dressed up as your character, but the level of time and effort you put in is entirely up to you! The main thing is that you arrive ready for a great time.

Special offer: First Scene are generously giving our guests a 10% discount voucher, which you will receive with alongside your role information.

While the Light Lasts is an R18 event due to alcohol licensing requirements.

This event can only take place at Orange setting. In the event that Auckland is at a higher alert level on the day of the event, the event will be rescheduled. Ticket holders will have the option of attending the rescheduled event or receiving a refund.

If you have a question about this event, please email our Public Programmes Team.