THEATRES

Focus Theatre Administration Office, 12 Fade StreetDublin 2
Focus Theatre was established in 1963 as an art house venue and production company based in Dublin. It produces new Irish plays, world premieres, classics, experimental, and comedic theatre. Focus Theatre also trains professional theatre artists in Stanislavski, classic and international contemporary theatre practices. Artistic Director JOE DEVLIN Company Manager ROBERT BRADISH

South King StreetDublin 2
For 138 years The Gaiety Theatre has given the people of Dublin opera, musicals, drama, revues, comedy, concerts, dance, festivals and pantomime. The theatre has also earned its pride by bringing international stars such as Julie Andrews, Spike Milligan, Vanessa Redgrave, Pavarotti, Joan Rivers and Peter Ustinov to Dublin while continuing to champion the talents of Irish icons such as The ...

Cavendish Row, Dublin 1
The Gate Theatre started life in 1786 as part of the Rotunda hospital and was then known as the Assembly Rooms. The Gate Theatre company was founded in 1928 and it is said that Orson Welles and James Mason began their careers there.

Grand Canal Square, DocklandsDublin 2
This brand new 2,111 capacity purpose built theatre was designed by world renowned architect Daniel Libeskind and is an outstanding addition to Ireland’s Theatre world. Due to open in March 2010, the theatre will be presenting the best of National and International Theatre, Musicals, Drama, Opera, Ballet, Family Shows & Classical Concerts and will have the facility to accommodate world class West ...

6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar,Dublin 2
As part of the Film Institute of Ireland (FII), the Irish Film Institute acts as the hub for film culture in Ireland.

Clifton Lane, Monkstown County Dublin
Ireland’s only puppet theatre established in 1972. Puppet theatre for all the family operates Saturdays and Sundays at 3.30pm. Programme changes every month.

Eden QuayDublin 1
The Liberty Hall Centre is a custom built multi-use venue created by SIPTU next to its landmark headquarters at Eden Quay in the heart of Dublin. The 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.

Marlay Park, RathfarnhamCounty Dublin
Marlay Park is a 300 acre (121 hectares) suburban public park located in Rathfarnham in the administrative area of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, in Co. Dublin, Ireland. Lying about ten kilometres (six miles) from Dublin city centre. The parkland comprises woodlands, ponds and walks. Recreational spaces include a nine hole par three golf course, tennis courts, BMX cycle track, fourteen football pitches, ...

Earlsfort TerraceDublin 2
Based in Dublin’s city centre, the National Concert Hall is rated by performing artists as one of the finest in Europe. Since its opening in 1981, the Hall has established itself as Ireland’s premier centre for the performance of live music. As well as weekly performances by our resident orchestra, the RTE National Symphony Orchestra, the National Concert Hall promotes a programme of visiting ...

72 Dame Street, Temple Bar,County Dublin
At more than 130 years old, the Olympia Theatre is the oldest theatre in Dublin. While still maintaining its roots in professional theatrical productions, in recent years it has developed into one of Dubin's most famous music venues.