01/06/2026
We want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who contributed to our Mumumental - Comedy Benefit this past Saturday. It takes a community to put together a fundraiser show, and the Ōtepoti-Dunedin community really showed up for this one.
A very heartfelt thank you to:
New Athenaeum Theatre and Ellie Swann, Martin Swann, and Sahara Pohatu-Trow for hosting us, running the box office, and donating their tech skills. We can plan whatever we want, but there’s literally no show without a venue, and The NAT consistently proves their dedication to the betterment of Ōtepoti-Dunedin.
Meg Hartigan, Caitlin Owen, and Reuben Crisp for their time and attention to detail in producing this event. A special thanks to Reuben for his graphic design work on our poster.
Caroline L. Bathory and Light of Juno for the amazing photographs. Caroline shows up for us time and time again, providing such beautiful craftsmanship.
Our performers:
It's Nicola Brown, our MC, brought hilarity and professionalism alike. Thank you for wrangling us crazy kids.
To Meg Hartigan, Philip Plant, Caitlin Owen, Reuben Crisp, and Harriet Moir - Entertainer / MC, a genuine thank you for dedicating your creativity and humour to an important cause.
And thank you to Jimmy James for having the idea for this show in the first place.
Our generous donors:
Relics Music Dunedin
ADJØ
Pardal Hair Studio
Inch Bar
Finders Keepers Boutique Dunedin
And our anonymous donor
One of the most difficult parts of putting together a raffle is asking people for donations. Not one of these businesses hesitated in helping, and for that we sing your praises.
Because of your generosity, we were able to raise $900 for the Ōtepoti-Dunedin Whānau Refuge, an amazing organisation that does very important mahi.
We extend our gratitude to you all. This show (and many others) would not be possible without the comedy whānau that has grown here in Ōtepoti-Dunedin. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Onto the next one!
