Playhouse Theatre : Dunedin Fringe Festival

Playhouse Theatre

31 Albany Street

Wheelchair / Accessible Access

There are three steps up to the main entrance of this venue, which opens into the box office foyer space. There are 17 steps in a spiral between the box office and the entrance to the auditorium, and a further 17 steps between the auditorium and the entrance to the bar.

The main entrance to the auditorium leads to the back of the theatre. The auditorium stairs are irregular in both height and depth, but have highlight tape on the edges.

There is wheelchair access to the main auditorium via a side entrance. This is accessed via a pathway up the side of the building, which at its narrowest point is 820mm wide. The wheelchair-accessible entrance is 860mm wide, and there is a small lip in the doorway. This entrance cannot be opened from the outside; for access, call the box office (03 477 6544) or get a companion to speak to one of the ushers.

There is only one wheelchair accessible seat per performance; please note this when booking a ticket.

Bathrooms

There are no wheelchair accessible bathrooms in this venue. There are two gender-neutral toilets available, but these are accessed through the main entrance (up three steps from the street). The toilet doors are 600mm wide.

Approach to Venue

There is no reserved accessible parking available, but there is on-street parking right outside the venue. There is a carpark right next to the venue, which is reserved for a neighbouring business but can be used for pick-up and drop-off.

The venue is located directly on the street and the footpath is in good condition.

Service Dogs

Service dogs are welcome in this venue.

Contact

If you have any questions about the accessibility of this venue, please contact playhousedunedin@gmail.com or reach out on Facebook Messenger (The Playhouse Theatre). 

For access to the wheelchair entrance before a show, call the box office on (03) 477 6544—but please note this phone is not monitored outside of show times.


Events this Year

Tama Alexander: Breatha
Past Event

Tama Alexander: Breatha

Comedian Tama Alexander tells tales from his second year at university in the sequel to his critically acclaimed show "Fresher"

Price $10.00 - $15.00
Dates 14th to 16th March
Venue Playhouse Theatre

Comedy Music

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Hine-pū-te-hue: A Journey of Enlightenment
Past Event

Hine-pū-te-hue: A Journey of Enlightenment

Love, grief, healing, upon the wings of Hine-pū-te-hue, Moth Goddess of hue music and peace. Followed by kai and kōrero.

Price Koha
Dates 19th , 20th March
Venue Playhouse Theatre

Theatre Community Storytelling Toi Māori Political

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Time Flies
Past Event

Time Flies

Journey with Paul Klaass through his career as a juggler/comedian performing his best tricks and worst jokes for you!

Price $12.00 - $15.00
Dates 15th , 16th March
Venue Playhouse Theatre

Circus Arts Cabaret Comedy Performance Art Physical Theatre Whānau/Family

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Captain Festus McBoyle's Travellin' Variety Show
Past Event

Captain Festus McBoyle's Travellin' Variety Show

A fabulously fun family show filled to the brim with well-crafted comedy songs and awe-inspiring tales of the sea

Price $15.00
Dates 23rd , 24th March
Venue Playhouse Theatre

Whānau/Family Comedy Community Music Storytelling Theatre

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Cancelled
Dr Glam Presents: Alter Egos Come Out To Play
Past Event

Dr Glam Presents: Alter Egos Come Out To Play

Journey through cyberpunk, vampires, skeletons, goblins, belly dance, sassy Lyra pole/lollipop, twisted country-swing and glam merged with Weimar cabaret

Price FREE
Dates March
Venue Playhouse Theatre

Music Cabaret Dance Theatre

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About Us

Dunedin Fringe envisions a city ignited by creativity, where all people embrace art, culture and creativity into their daily lives.

We have a mission to provide platforms for creative expression that help nurture communities. We have a special focus on supporting emerging artists, and the development of new and experimental work.

We produce the Dunedin Fringe Festival, Amped Music Project and New Zealand Young Writers Festival annually, curate the White Box Gallery, and manage the performing arts venue Te Whare o Rukutia.

Our Contacts

Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust
19 George Street,
Dunedin 9016,
Aotearoa New Zealand

03 477 3350