Corporate Partnership  ·  Ōtepoti Dunedin

A Stage of
Opportunity

Dunedin's beloved home of children's theatre is embarking on an extraordinary transformation — and there's a role for your business in writing the next chapter.

$3.35M secured toward a $5.79M restoration — partner with us to complete the story

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Sponsorship

The Playhouse is where Dunedin's young people discover who they are — and where families return year after year, generation after generation. A partner in this project is a partner in the future of Ōtepoti.

~150yrs
Of Theatre Heritage
$3.35m
DCC Cornerstone Grant
4,500+
Patrons Each Year
50+yrs
Children's Theatre
Why Partner With the Playhouse

Visibility That Is Rare, Genuine and Enduring

For a business that understands the long-term value of stewardship, this is a uniquely meaningful opportunity. Sponsoring the Playhouse connects your brand with the families, young people and communities at the very heart of Dunedin — the same people you serve every day.

A refurbished Playhouse will attract a diverse audience across its full programme — from families and young people to the professionals, business owners and community leaders who attend evening performances and private events. Your clients will see your name at the centre of something they love: a cherished place where their children perform and where Dunedin comes alive with creativity.

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Youth & Community

50+ years of children and youth on a 'real' theatre stage — building confidence, skills, creativity and lifelong friendships through performance and the experience of success.

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Heritage & Culture

A close to 150-year-old cherished performance space, transformed to sustain it for generations to come. Your partnership will help open its doors wider than ever before.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Partnership Tiers

All contributions fund the Playhouse refurbishment directly. Named recognition opportunities are available at every level.

Star Supporter

Spotlight Star

$5,000 – $19,999 + GST
  • Personalised star on the theatre wall or staircase, sized to reflect giving level
  • Your name or logo on the Star Supporters Wall in the foyer
  • Name or business name on the theatre website and social media
  • 2 complimentary tickets to an opening performance ($10,000+)
  • Invitation to a reopening celebration event ($15,000+)
  • Quarterly project update emails
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Community Partner

Community Partner

$20,000 – $49,999 + GST
  • 4 complimentary tickets per production for one full year
  • Logo in the foyer on the Supporters Wall
  • Logo on the theatre website and social media
  • Recognition in show programmes for the first year
  • Acknowledgement at reopening events
  • Quarterly project updates throughout the build
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Restoration Patron

Restoration Patron

$50,000 – $99,999 + GST
  • Opportunity for naming rights to a space in the theatre
  • 6 complimentary tickets per production for one full year
  • Logo in the reopening programme and on the theatre website
  • Logo on external construction signage
  • Acknowledgement in major media and grant announcements
  • Recognition from the stage at the reopening celebration
  • Invitation to an annual sponsorship meet and mingle event with patrons
  • Recognition as a Restoration Patron on the Supporters Wall
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Principal Legacy Partner

Principal Legacy Partner

$100,000+ + GST
  • Opportunity for naming rights to a prominent space in the theatre
  • Private theatre hire for one exclusive client event per year
  • 8 complimentary tickets per production for one full year
  • Full-page profile in the reopening programme and on the theatre website
  • Prominent logo on all external construction signage
  • Featured in all major media and grant announcements
  • Dedicated press release announcing the partnership
  • Recognition from the stage at the reopening celebration
  • Invitation to an annual sponsorship meet and mingle event with patrons
  • Lifetime recognition as a Principal Legacy Partner of the refurbishment
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Let's talk

We would welcome you to a tour of the Playhouse Theatre at your convenience — to share the scope of the work in person and explore a sponsorship partnership that aligns with your business's values, client relationships, and community goals.

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Get In Touch
Playhouse Theatre Dunedin
31 Albany Street, Dunedin 9016
Sponsorship Co-ordinator Melissa Mitchell-Bain · 027 221 7526