We were very excited to have Claire Chitham join us here last week for a photo shoot for our NZ premiere of Grounded, which will open on our mainstage on 13 August. Claire will play the lead role in Grounded, which is a powerful, poetic and moving one-woman show about a fighter pilot who is grounded when she discovers she […]

Show us your talent! We are pleased to announce our 2016 general auditions will take place at workshops on 2 May.   We are based in the heart of Dunedin, one of the world’s great small cities for arts and culture, offering the lifestyle of a much larger place in a remarkable natural setting. We’re […]

The UK marked the 50th anniversary of Winston Churchill’s death last year – for some he is considered the greatest Briton ever, but for others he remains a controversial figure. Here are 10 of his famous quotes: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” “I may […]

We have partnered with our good friends Olveston to put together a fantastic Easter Sunday treat on March 27. Starting at 1.30pm, take a guided tour around beautiful and fascinating Olveston followed by a sumptuous Edwardian High Tea, then be swept away in the drama and comedy of the Churchill family at the 4pm performance […]

2016 Season unveiled! The plays on offer in 2016 include two New Zealand premieres, comedy and drama from New Zealand and international playwrights, theatre of the absurd from Beckett (in conjunction with Arts Festival Dunedin), a hilarious kid’s show as part of the Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival, and a surprise end-of-year show that will be announced in May 2016. […]