The empty waterfront Port Otago shed has been transformed into a theatre, including a set of perfectly placed clutter, for the black comedy production The Caretaker.
A homeless man was a central character in the play and, to keep in theme, the theatre launched a ''sponsor a blanket'' campaign to raise awareness of homelessness and raise funds for the Dunedin Night Shelter.
Blankets could be given to the Stuart St theatre and businesses would be asked to sponsor the blankets.
A blanket could get a business name or logo put on it for $50 before it was used to keep patrons warm. After the theatre run, the blankets and money raised would be given to the shelter.
The production opens on Saturday and patrons would be seated in ''dodgy'' old chairs and couches, facing a ''dressed down'' Steptoe and Son-inspired set.
Patrons should dress warmly and leave the ''high heels and pearls'' at home, she said.
''It's freezing in here - no heating. This whole thing is an immersive experience. I want the audience to feel they are literally part of the play.''
She hoped enough blankets would be donated to cover every patron.
