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About Fortune Theatre

Fortune Theatre sits in the heart of Dunedin’s CBD at 231 Stuart Street, just a short walk from The Octagon. Housed in a former Trinity Methodist Church, the venue offers two intimate spaces: a Main Auditorium with approximately 230 seats and a Studio Theatre with around 104 seats, totaling roughly 334 seats. Though the Fortune Theatre company closed in 2018, the historic building remains a landmark and a prime example of Dunedin’s rich theatrical heritage. This page provides practical details to help you plan your visit, including seating information, parking, transport options, and nearby hotels and dining choices.

Whether you’re attending a touring show, a local production, or simply exploring this heritage site, secure your seats and plan ahead with trusted local recommendations. We’ve got you covered with straightforward guidance to make your visit comfortable and convenient, right in Dunedin’s vibrant city center.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: 231 Stuart Street, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand (CBD near The Octagon).
  • Venue type: converted former Trinity Methodist Church; two spaces – Main Auditorium (~230 seats) and Studio Theatre (~104 seats).
  • Status: Fortune Theatre company closed on May 1, 2018; building is currently vacant and heritage-listed; council owns the property.
  • Capacity: Main Auditorium ~230 seats; Studio ~104 seats; total ~334 seats.
  • Parking: street parking around NZ$2/hour; nearest large car park is St Andrew Street Car Park (36 Anzac Avenue) with ~265 spaces (about NZ$8 for 2 hours).
  • Transit: Dunedin bus routes via The Octagon; many stops on Moray Place/Princes Street; Orbus routes (e.g., 3, 18, 77) serve the area.
  • Nearby hotels: The Chamberson (77 Stuart Street); Scenic Hotel Dunedin City (123 Princes Street); Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin (10 Smith Street).
  • Notable events hosted: hundreds of New Zealand plays and touring shows; described as the world’s southernmost professional theatre; 407 main-stage productions with over 750,000 tickets sold over 44 years.