Dunedin Repertory Society  ·  Est. 1876

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Playhouse

Dunedin's little theatre with a big heart needs your help

$3.35M secured toward a $5.79M restoration — help us close the gap

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Ways to Give

Every curtain call starts with you

The Playhouse Theatre has been staging school holiday children's theatre for over 50 years. Our 1876 building needs a full refurbishment to survive — and there's a role for everyone in making that happen. Whatever you can give, it matters.

Children's Theatre cast
Playhouse performers
Young performers on stage
Audience and performers
Over 50 years of big dreams on small stages  ·  Photo credit: Peter McIntosh, Otago Daily Times

Ways to Give

Regular Giving

Coffee Club

$7 /week

For about the cost of a flat white, set up a simple weekly automatic payment direct to the Playhouse. Small gift. Big impact. Endless applause — together, $7 a week can raise the curtain.

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One-Off Gift

Give What You Can

Any amount

A one-off donation — large or small — goes directly to the refurbishment of the Playhouse. Every single dollar truly helps.

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Star Supporter

Spotlight Star

$5k–$15k

A generous gift of $5000 or more goes directly to the refurbishment of the Playhouse. Every dollar helps secure its future for the next 50 years.

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If you are a business, please visit our sponsorship page.

Claim a third of every donation back in tax

The Playhouse Theatre / Dunedin Repertory Society is a Registered Charity. Under New Zealand law, donations of $5 or more to registered charities qualify for a 33⅓% tax credit — so a $100 donation costs you just $67 after your IRD refund. Give a Little automatically tracks your donations and you can claim annual tax receipts directly from your Givealittle account.

Payroll Giving — the easy way to give regularly

Set up a donation directly from your pay, before it even hits your bank account. Payroll giving is simple, automatic, and means you never have to think about it — the Playhouse benefits every pay cycle.

"The simplest way to make your contribution count, week in, week out."

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Playhouse Theatre performers
For Business

Is your business ready to
invest in this city?

We have a range of corporate sponsorship and naming rights packages offering lasting, visible recognition in one of Dunedin's most-loved venues. Each tier includes networking benefits, media recognition, complimentary tickets, and a direct connection to 4,500+ audience members per year. Naming rights available for a 10-year term with right of renewal.

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