The Mayfair Theatre in South Dunedin is a heritage performance venue near Cargill's Corner on King Edward Street. It opened on 7 December 1914 as the 862-seat King Edward Picture Theatre, built as a purpose-designed cinema by a company that included prominent Dunedin businesspeople. Screenings ended in 1966, and in 1967 the Dunedin Opera Company purchased and converted the building into a live venue.
Today the Mayfair seats around 407 and operates as a space for live theatre, music and events, owned by the Mayfair Theatre Charitable Trust. It serves both local community groups and touring productions.
For performances, showcases, meetings and community events in Dunedin, the Mayfair offers an intimate heritage auditorium with a long theatrical history. Discover more Dunedin venues.
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