Capping Show

The Longest Running Student Theatre Show on Earth, getting into trouble since 1894 Capping Show is a student-led production created for students, by students.

Capping Show is the longest-running (and best) student comedy show in the world. We've been poking fun at student issues, culture and current trends at the University of Otago since 1984.

30/07/2024

Our friends at Musical Theatre Dunedin are running auditions for their next show this Friday & Saturday. Get amongst!

AUDITION NOTICE - THEATRE RESTAURANT

Audition Dates: 2nd and 3rd August 2024 - please note these are not being held at the MTD rooms.

See audition pack for more details.

Book now at: https://tickets.mtd.org.nz/audition

Photos from Sexytet's post 05/07/2024
Photos from Capping Show's post 28/05/2024

Honestly struggling to come to terms with that fact that the show is over for 2024. You know what they say: "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened". Well, 2024 certainly gave us a lot to smile about. Thank you so much and we will see you in 2025 ✨❤️

25/05/2024

Dunedin! We are so overwhelmed by how hard you turned out for Capping this year. Three sold out show nights in a row, ending in one of the most hype closing nights we’ve ever seen. Can’t believe it’s over. Bring on Capping ‘25 😍

22/05/2024

TOMORROW NIGHT SOLD OUT 🙌

If you don't already have a ticket, tonight will be your last chance to see this year's hilarious Sexytet ensemble. Taking popular songs, altering the lyrics to something audacious and singing a capella is a recipe for belly laughs 🤩

Tickets here - https://ousa.flicket.co.nz/

21/05/2024

FRIDAY NIGHT SOLD OUT 😱 2024 Capping Show has been reeling in record numbers, and luckily for you, it's not over just yet. There are limited tickets available for the remaining four shows. Get amongst the Beezie and Ben action while you can 🙌

Tickets - https://ousa.flicket.co.nz/

📸 Sophia Niblock

20/05/2024

Closing Night is 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐎𝐔𝐓! 😱

The remaining tickets are absolutely 𝑓𝑙𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 out the door, so if you're hoping to see one of the remaining shows 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗖𝗞 before they're all gone! 😬

Photos from Capping Show's post 20/05/2024

Three shows down, five to go! Can you believe how good our cast look on stage? 😍

Photos courtesy of our very own Adam Aizal 📸✨

Photos from Capping Show's post 18/05/2024

Dunedin loves Capping Show, and Capping Show loves Wests NZ. 😍 What a crazy first two show nights! Tickets are flying out the doors, so get in quick if you don’t want to miss out! 😬

Photos from Capping Show's post 17/05/2024

Meet the Bens & Beezies of Capping Show 2024! Love love love this crew ✨❤️✨

If you missed opening night yesterday, there's still time to see the show before it's over! Get your tickets now!

16/05/2024

The day has finally arrived 😍 Tonight is opening night️ 🎭✨

If you're one of the beautiful people attending tonight's show, you're in for a special bonus, courtesy of Wests NZ 🥤🥰

If you haven't yet got tickets for tonight's show, what're you waiting for!?!!

09/05/2024
07/05/2024

😍😍😍

Barbie gets student makeover for Capping Show | University of Otago 29/04/2024

We're famous! Shout out to University of Otago for the write up, I guess you're not so bad.. sorry about 1889. Also check out all those Wests NZ drinks in the thumbnail!

Barbie gets student makeover for Capping Show | University of Otago The Capping Show will celebrate its 130th anniversary this year with a show jampacked with singing, dancing and joke cracking, topped off with a zeitgeisty spoof of mega blockbuster Barbie.

10/04/2024

This Beezie loves Wests NZ

08/04/2024

Calling all Beezie & Bens on campus! Come down to market day tomorrow and grab a photo in the Beezie Box to go in the draw to win 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 to OUSA's 130th annual Capping Show! ✨

05/04/2024

Watch out Basic Bens, Beezie is coming. Get your tickets now!

03/04/2024

Capping 2024 is on ✨

Photos from Capping Show's post 26/03/2024

Otago Capping Sextet What a glow up ✨

Photos from Otago Capping Sextet's post 05/03/2024

THE CLOWNS NEED YOU FOR 2024

Its time for our annual Facebook post to let you know that we are looking for new clowns to join our ranks!

Do you reckon you’re a comedian? Can you hold a tune? Do you love chatting s**t with the boys? If so, we definitely want to hear from you!

Just fill out our handy-dandy form below and we’ll be in touch!
https://forms.gle/zsXgwdWTnAHY38o56

Auditions will be held over the next couple of weeks, in the evenings.

If you have no clue who we are or what on earth this is, take a look at the OUSA YouTube page for some of our old material: https://www.youtube.com/user/OtagoUniStudents

Much love, yours faithfully, kind regards
The Sextet x 🤡

Photos from Capping Show's post 26/02/2024

2024 Capping Show auditions happening tonight and tomorrow!

Monday - Meet at Castle 1 from 6:30pm
Tuesday - Meet at the College Of Education Auditorium from 6:30pm

Turn up and show us what ya got!! Looking forward to seeing you all there 🙌

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OPENING NIGHT MAY 18
Whether or not a foot fetish is your thing🦶🏼, we can almost guarantee the Capping Show will be your (toe) jam 👀✨

Address


Otago University Students' Association
Dunedin
9016

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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