Rosalie Carey | |
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.jpg) Carey in 2010 | |
| Born | Rosalie Louise Seddon 18 May 1921 New Zealand |
| Died | 29 June 2011 (aged 90) Whangārei, New Zealand |
| Education | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
| Occupation(s) | Playwright, director, poet, actor, author |
| Known for | Founding the Globe Theatre, Dunedin |
| Spouse |
Patric Carey
(m. 1953; div. 1982) |
Rosalie Louise Carey MNZM (née Seddon; 18 May 1921 – 29 June 2011) was a New Zealand actor, playwright, director and author who founded the Globe Theatre in Dunedin, the first purpose-built theatre for professional repertory in New Zealand, with then-husband Patric Carey. In 2010 Carey was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the theatre. The New Zealand Society of Authors made Carey an honorary life member.