The Gaiety Theatre will close on Sunday 4th February 2007 for five months to undertake the biggest refurbishment scheme the Theatre has seen in its history. The works will include the complete rebuild of the stage to include enlargement of orchestra, stage and scenery flying accommodation. Other works will include dressing room upgrades, fire upgrades throughout the premises, roof works and refurbishment of front of house and bar areas. It is envisaged that the fruits of these works will enable the Theatre to programme a wider repertoire of productions enhancing the cultural life of the city as well as ensuring the future of the Gaiety.

During the closure period our Box Office and Late Night Clubs will remain open, and patrons can book upcoming shows by contacting 01 677 1717 or email boxoffice@gaietytheatre.com , also check our website at www.gaietytheatre.ie


The Gaiety Theatre Late Night Club, an institution on Dublin's live music scene, is 11 years old. The Theatre first opened its door's to night-owls in 1994 when it hosted the Festival Club for the Dublin Theatre Festival. From these beginnings, the club organically grew. Since then, over half a million people have been through the doors of this after-midnight venue, to enjoy live bands and dance into the small hours on all three floors of its Victorian splendour. Over the last two years, owners Denis and Caroline Desmond have invested over million in restoring the interiors of this beautiful theatre. Now the final tweaks to decor, branding, lighting, sound improvements and services for the club are complete.

With three floors of live music and entertainment, DJ's, movie-screenings, comfy seating and Dublin's latest serving licence (serving until 4am), PLAY at the Gaiety Theatre is a sensory over-load on three levels. The new club will continue to beat out the best of alternative sounds in Latin, Reggae, Jazz and Soul and mix in some Rock, Pop and Blues to keep the punters on their feet. New acts, like The Groove, Two Time Polka and The Flying Monkies have been introduced alongside house favourites such as Cantaloupe, Mivian, Seamsie, Salsa Brava, Mary Stokes etc.. 'Our aim is to introduce new bands and DJ's every month,' says Hugo Jellett, the owner of Gaitey.

The launch of PLAY is a significant development for the Gaiety Theatre's club. Music connoisseurs and late night revellers are expected to embrace PLAY whole-heartedly.