Theatres in and near Dublin

Dublin's theatres showcase the top Irish and international performers. The most notable theatre in Dublin is the Abbey Theatre, which is the National Theatre of Ireland and was opened to promote Irish plays and artists. There are countless smaller theatres around Dublin, so you are guaranteed to find a theatre show that suits your taste.

Civic Theatre Dublin

The Civic Theatre is less than forty-five minutes from Dublin City Centre. There is ample parking in the theatre car park. Parking is free with a seating capacity of 286. The Civic Theatre has full facilities for people with disabilities. ... more

Such playwriting greats as Richard Sheridan, Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw all hailed from Ireland, and the Irish are extremely passionate about their theatre. All of the major centres have top-notch theatres, with many striving to continue Irish dramatic history by focusing on developing Irish writers and artists.

Seeing a local play is an excellent way for a visitor to get real insight into the country and its culture, and Irish theatre is world-class.

Theatres in Dublin, naturally, represent the largest and most prolific of the country's playhouses. Most notable is the National Theatre of Ireland, now permanently housed in the Abbey Theatre. Established in 1904, the theatre has kept its mandate to develop and promote Irish plays and artists. If you cannot get a ticket for a show at this excellent venue, there are many more theatres in Dublin and its surrounds and you will surely find something that suits your taste.

Those visiting theatres in Cork will soon realise that they have stumbled upon a well-developed, underrated cultural hub. The only purpose-built opera house in the country, the Cork Opera House, is home to several high-calibre theatrical and dance companies. Cork also boasts several smaller, more experimental theatre companies.

Theatres in Sligo often play host to the Yeats Theatre company, a group of local players whose sole mandate is to produce works by the poet and playwright, WB Yeats. When visiting theatres in Belfast, make sure to include the Lyric Theatre in your itinerary - this venue is famous for the fact that many Irish acting greats, including Liam Neeson, cut their teeth on its humble stage.