BACT was established in December 2001. Our mission is to create and promote performance pieces and other artworks that incorporate a variety of media, cultures and languages, and to encourage others to risk new experiences.

Our specific aims are to:

• Give special emphases to theatre and art works that reflect the cultures of New Zealand, particulary Maori and Pakeha
  
  
• promote the ancient art of storytelling in all its many forms, and to educate the community as to its functions and relevance in today's society
  
  
• educate, challenge and encourage both artists and audiences to risk new experiences
  
  
• provide art activities, including workshops, for the support of emerging artists
  
  
• offer support through information and guidance to other artists in the community
  
  
• honour the intent of the Treaty of Waitangi in all activities in which the Trust is involved.