Dublin Theatres |
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The most famous venue of theatrical productions is the Abbey Theatre, also known as Irelands National Theatre. Foundations of The Dublin Abbey Theatre were laid in 1899 by dramatist and poet William Butler Yeats. Another famous theater The Gate was founded in 1930 by Michael Mac Liammoir. The oldest theatre being the Gaiety Theatre; South King Street, Dublin 2 has been a host to a number of productions along with a cafe, a night club and theatre tours.
Other prominent names in Dublin Theatre include Civic Theatre, The Liberty Hall Centre, The Pavilion and The Lambert Puppet Theatre (the only theatre built for the sole purpose of puppet performances). |
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The Gate Theatre |
1 Cavendish Row,
Dublin 1 |
Description: Established in 1928 this historical theatre hosts the best possible entertainment of not only its own era but equally catering to all modern needs as well. |
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The Lambert Puppet Theatre |
| The Lambert Puppet Theatre is the only purpose built Puppet Theatre in Ireland. |
Description: A unique theatre of its own kind, The Lambert Puppet Theatre boasts of having something for everyone. From fairy tales for children to Oscar Wilde for adults these enchanting performances will keep you glued to your seat till the end. A MUST SEE! |
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The Pavilion Theatre |
Marine Rd,
Dun Laoghaire,
County Dublin. |
Description: Maintaining its aura, grandeur and consistency in providing first class live entertainment, The Pavilion Theatre stands aside from all other entertainment houses in the city. |
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Draiocht |
The Blanchardstown Centre
Dublin 15 |
Description: Draiocht’s facilities are second to none, boasting two theatre spaces, two art galleries, a full programme of events for children and young people and lots of drama, music, comedy, dance and more to choose from all year round, as well a funky bar and café open 6 days a week. |
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Abbey Theatre |
26 Lower Abbey Street,
Dublin 1 |
Description: The Abbey theatre also known as the National Theatre of Ireland opened a new epic in the Theatre when it opened its doors to public in July 1966. Like other theatre houses it too caters to the need of disabled audiences and has wheelchair and lift facilities. |
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The Liberty Hall Centre |
Eden Quay,
Dublin 1 |
Description: The Liberty Hall Centre is designed to cater for the widest possible range of social and cultural events, including lectures, conferences, seminars, straight drama, musical theatre, pantomime and music of all kinds. |
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The Peacock Theatre |
Abbey Street,
Dublin 1 |
Description: Situated under the Abbey foyer the Peacock theatre serves to the presentation of new plays. |
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Bewley's Cafe Theatre |
78/79 Grafton Street
Dublin 2 |
Description: With its doors opening at 12:50 daily, Irelands only lunchtime theatre welcomes all its audiences. Starting with a bowl of soup and sandwich followed by performances spice up the lunch. |
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Riverbank Arts Centre |
Main Street,
Newbridge,
Co. Kildare |
Description: Hosting theatre, cafe and bar services is what Riverbank Arts Centre is. The famous Honey cafe offers breakfast; lunch and afternoon tea the bar opens to patrons during interval and half hour before performances. The centre also provides additional facilities for the disabled. |
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The Civic Theatre |
The Square,
Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
Description: Located in the Tallaght beside the South Council Headquarters, ample parking space, a gallery, theatre bar and cafe are some of the highlights of this great host of entertainment in Dublin. |
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Theatres in Dublin |
Theatre in Ireland has played a pivotal role in securing Ireland's position in the literary, social and cultural circle. The productions at Irish Theatres are of very high quality and worth seeing, when visiting Dublin. Dublin being the most popular tourist attraction is the core of theatre in Ireland. Dublin's theatrical scene remains vibrant and active through out the year offering some thing or the other to suit all tastes. Theatre in Ireland has made Ireland secure its position in the World literary canon and has played a significant role of not only providing entertainment but also presenting internal conflict conflicting contradictions revolving around the Irish identity; the works of Brian Friel and Tom Murphy can be given as examples. Theatrical productions not only revolve around reviving the works of Irish playwrights like WB Yeats and Sean O' Casey but also go on to discovering experimental work on stage.
We here at Dublin events try our best to give you all the information you need about theatre in Dublin under one roof. Besides giving a brief summary of theatres in Dublin, famous theatres are listed for easy access to all the great performances taking place in town. |
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