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A light-hearted start to the year at Fortune

Tuesday, 16 January 2018, 1:58 pm | Fortune theatre

Fortune Theatre is opening the year with the hilarious Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense this February, based on the work of P. G. Wodehouse, More >>

Niu Sila at Fortune Theatre

Monday, 9 May 2016, 2:56 pm | Fortune theatre

After sold-out seasons in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, we are delighted to present this hilarious and touching story from two of New Zealand’s top comedy writers, Oscar Kightley ( Sione’s Wedding, bro’Town ) and Dave Armstrong ( Le ... More >>

A true New Zealand story of love, loss and courage

Monday, 4 April 2011, 11:37 am | Fortune theatre

In 1953, the New Zealand Cricket Team embarked on its maiden tour to South Africa, including 22 year-old fast bowler Bob Blair. More >>

King Lear - Rose Rises To Royal Challenge

Friday, 20 July 2007, 5:30 pm | Fortune theatre

Veteran film and theatre actor Mick Rose has taken on Shakespeare’s greatest work with the opening night in just two weeks! After Edward Petherbridge, the actor who was to play Lear, had taken ill, director David Lawrence, turned to Rose. “He’s ... More >>

Royal Shakespeare Company Star To Play Lear

Thursday, 14 June 2007, 10:58 am | Fortune theatre

The Fortune Theatre is now able to announce its major dramatic presentation in the 2007 season, Shakespeare's King Lear, with the English star, Edward Petherbridge, in the title role. Unlike the production touring NZ starring Ian McKellen of Gandalf ... More >>

The Clean House

Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 2:44 pm | Fortune theatre

Fortune Theatre audiences will be the first in New Zealand to see the play that's sweeping the United States, Sarah Ruhl's prize-winning comedy, The Clean House. With a production team rivaling the United Nations this is sure to be a spirited comedy! More >>

World Premiere At Fortune Theatre A Vacation

Wednesday, 1 March 2006, 12:21 am | Fortune theatre

Geraldine Brophy's new comedy, The Paradise Package opens at the Fortune Theatre on March 24, with a season which promises sun, sand and long walks on moonlit beaches…albeit in a converted Victorian church in a Dunedin summer! More >>

Lend Me A New Yorker

Monday, 1 November 2004, 10:39 am | Fortune theatre

New York is a long way from Dunedin but this hasn’t stopped American actor Gene Alexander from making the most of his leading role in the New Zealand premiere of the hit comedy “Lend Me A Tenor.” More >>

Lend Me A New Yorker

Monday, 1 November 2004, 12:45 am | Fortune theatre

New York is a long way from Dunedin but this hasn’t stopped American actor Gene Alexander from making the most of his leading role in the New Zealand premiere of the hit comedy “Lend Me A Tenor.” More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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