Globe Theatre Dunedin

01/06/2026

Our dear friends The Playhouse Theatre are raising funds for thier refurbishment with a Grand Old Music Hall. The Globe Theatre Dunedin wishes them every success with their forthcoming season.

31/05/2026

A wee King's Birthday treat for you all. Here is the prologue from our 2026 Romeo and Juliet, performed by 1961 original cast members Richard Stedman and Dougal Stevenson QSM, which opened each show of our season. We are grateful to Richard and Dougal for treading the virtual boards for us again, in this our 65th Anniversary Season

30/05/2026

"A programme by any other format would read just as sweet."

All copies of our 65th Anniversary Season programme of Romeo & Juliet have now sold out.

Our design genius, Chelsea Shows Off, Good For Her Productions
has kindly formatted a downloadable version.

29/05/2026

Dunstan High School Class of 2020 alum, Juliet Capulet (aka Cait Gordon), led a QnA with the 51 super tauira from her Alma Mater, who came to last night’s show. Actor Daniel Mason and director Brent Caldwell joined Cait as they shared stories of the vision, adaptation, auditions, rehearsal process, and production of our sold-out season.

Globe Theatre Dunedin greatly appreciates the support of dedicated kaiako like those from Dunstan High School, who immerse their tauira in Ngā Toi.

28/05/2026

Romeo reckons he can Stand By to get a ticket. And he’d be right. Missed out? Be brave come and stand-by from 7pm. Who dares wins.

27/05/2026

Ngā mihi nui. Many thanks to The Star and Brenda Harwood for their considered review of our production. Local media support has been integral to our sold out season. We greatly appreciate and value your mahi to keep the the Arts at the forefront in Ōtepoti’.
https://www.odt.co.nz/the-star/innovative-adaptation

Otago Daily Times

In its 65th anniversary year, Dunedin’s Globe Theatre continues a long-standing tradition of presenting innovative, imaginative productions of...

27/05/2026

1961-2026. A lot has happened. Here's our background slideshow from last Sunday's celebration.

Original music written and performed by Tobias Devereux for our 2026 production of Romeo and Juliet.

26/05/2026

Still on a high from our beautiful birthday celebration.
Romeo and Juliet was the play that opened our theatre, in May of 1961. So it is only fitting that we stage our Romeo & Juliet in May of 2026, and set it in Otago in May of 1961. Featuring two of the original cast.

26/05/2026

Magic Fairies dropped these lovely stones in to Front of House. Bless you Dear Ones!

25/05/2026

Missing out on tickets can be murder… Unluckily for some, Romeo & Juliet is now SOLD OUT 👑

Happy 65th Birthday to The Globe Theatre! 🍁 Thank you to all that attended our festivities yesterday. Here’s to 65 more years and beyond…