Support Us
Fortune Theatre so our annual programme is made possible by the generous support of national and local funding agencies, community trusts and foundations and by our patrons, corporate supporters and private donors. We are very grateful to all these organisations and individuals, whose support allows us to make our ambitious activities a reality.
Throughout the Fortune's history, the support of individuals and corporate partners has been critical in realising our goals and delivering our annual programme.
There are a number of ways you can choose to support the Fortune and we have listed a few options below.
We are very grateful to all our generous supporters; click here to see our current Benefactors and our Business Partners.
Click to make a donation and support our work or contact Fortune Theatre T: or E: to discuss how you can support your theatre.
Donations of $5 or more are tax deductible.
Click for details about the Fortune's Charitable Status.
Become a Member
By becoming a member you will receive:
- 25% off the cost of full-priced tickets
- exclusive invitations to back stage tours, play readings and to meet the actors
- preferential notification of performances and invitations to special Members Only events via our e-newsletter
- student-priced tickets at Rialto Cinema – including Saturday and Sunday
- no joining fee and only $15 per week with two FREE Personal Training sessions at Sky Fitness
- 10% off parts and labour* at Dunedin City Motors
- 50% discount off the room rate at the Kingsgate Hotel, Dunedin
- 25% off services at Halo Hair Boutique (not valid on product)
Download the member application form .
For more information, contact Box Office on or email
Become an Usher
If you would like to become an Usher or volunteer please contact Box Office for more information - or
Become a Fortune Benefactor
By becoming a Fortune Benefactor you can play a vital role in the life of the Fortune and celebrate the magic of live theatre.
Fortune Benefactors assist us to:
- Produce the very best quality theatre productions by New Zealand and international playwrights
- Expose audiences to the best international contemporary theatre in our region
- Develop and commission new scripts by local and national playwrights
- Continue our touring activities throughout Otago and Southland
- Enhance our education program for young people and build our education initiatives
- Increase the appreciation of the important role live theatre plays in society
- By becoming a benefactor of Fortune Theatre you will enjoy a special relationship and access to the theatre; meeting visiting actors, playwrights and directors, attending exclusive play-readings, rehearsals and opening night galas and other networking opportunities with like-minded individuals.
To find out more about the Fortune Benefactor Programme, please contact Fortune Theatre on or email
Become a Corporate Partner
Align your organisation with one of New Zealand’s best performing arts companies and leverage off a high-profile marketing environment.
Entertain your clients at private events pre and post show with our company and profile your corporate social responsibility directives. The Fortune team will work with you to achieve a range of brand, hospitality and stakeholder objectives.
to see our corporate partners.
For more information about Corporate Partnership programme, please contact Fortune Theatre on or email
Fortune Theatre is very grateful to everyone who supports us. Thank you.
