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Venue Guide
Abbey Theatre
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The Ark
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Axis: Ballymun
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Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
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Civic Theatre Tallaght
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Draíocht
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The Gate Theatre
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The Olympia Theatre
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Oonagh Young Gallery
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OReilly Theatre, Belvedere
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Pavilion Theatre
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Project Arts Centre
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Samuel Beckett Theatre
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Smock Alley Theatre
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Visiting Dublin
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Abbey Theatre
The Abbey Theatre was founded in 1904 as Ireland’s national theatre by W.B. Yeats and
Lady Gregory. The Theatre is located only a moment’s walk from O’Connell Street in
Dublin’s city centre.
Facilities
The theatre offers a fully stocked bar with an extensive wine list in comfortable surroundings. The bar
opens one hour before the performance. The coffee dock in the Abbey foyer is open daily from
9.30am Monday – Saturday. Patrons can pre-order their interval drinks.
Accessibility
The Abbey Theatre is fully accessible by wheelchair. However, while there is a coffee bar on the
ground floor of the Abbey foyer, the lounge upstairs is not wheelchair accessible. A member of the
front of house team can arrange pre-show or interval drinks for consumption downstairs in the Abbey
foyer on request.
The Peacock auditorium is partially accessible for wheelchair users with a lift provided for the use of
patrons in need of wheelchair access. The lift can be accessed at the main entrance to the Peacock
auditorium, just to the left of the stairs.
There are four wheelchair spaces available at the Irish Life car park and these are located- through
the entrance barriers, turn right, and right again, the spaces are next to the lift. For more information
please contact Irish Life directly on (01) 704 2000.
There is an infra-red loop system for the Abbey Auditorium. Headsets are available through the Box
Office. If possible, please reserve at the time of booking. There is no hearing loop in the Peacock
Theatre.
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Parking
The Irish Life Car Park on Lower Abbey Street offers discounted parking at €4.00 for the duration of
evening shows (5.30pm to midnight) and Saturday matinees (1pm – 6pm). To avail of this offer prebook online at parkrite.ie
Q Park, located just off Lower Abbey Street at Marlborough Street, offers an evening rate of €2 per
hour, 17:00 to 09:00 the next morning.
*N.B. Please be aware of potential diversions to driving routes around Abbey due to LUAS works.*
Getting There
If you are traveling by Dublin Bus you can take practically any route to the City Centre; many will stop
on or near O’Connell Street which is within a five minute walk of the Abbey Theatre.
If you are traveling by train, the nearest stations are Tara Street and Connolly Stations, and if you are
traveling by Luas you should take the Red Line Luas to Abbey Street.
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The Ark
The Ark is a unique, purpose-built cultural centre in the heart of Dublin's Temple Bar, where
children aged 2 -12 can explore theatre, music, literature, art, film, dance and more.
Facilities
The Ark is located beside numerous high quality restaurants and cafes in the Temple Bar area.
Milanos restaurant on East Essex Street is a nice family friendly option.
Accessibility
The Ark welcomes all children to its programmes. The productions are open to children with individual
requirements, and the physical spaces within The Ark are fully wheelchair accessible. Please note
that the number of wheelchair spaces available for theatre events varies depending on the scale of
the performance. Please contact the box office manager directly.
Parking
The Fleet Street (Temple Bar) Car Park is located just off Westmoreland Street. As soon as you enter
Westmoreland Street turn left for Fleet Street and the car park is on the left (opposite The Morgan
Hotel).
The Fleet Street car park rate for visitors to The Ark is €5 for 3 hours. Any additional hours are
charged at €3.10 per hour. To avail of the parking rate please present your ticket stub from The Ark,
along with your parking ticket, when paying at the cash desk prior to collecting your car.
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Getting There
The Ark is located in the heart of Temple Bar, on Eustace Street, which links Dame Street, at the
South Great George’s Street junction, and the Quays, at the Millennium Bridge.
Luas Red Line runs from Tallaght to The Point and from Saggart to Connolly. Take the Luas to Jervis
Luas Stop.
The Luas Green Line runs from Brides Glen to St. Stephen's Green. Take Luas to St. Stephen’s
Green Luas Stop and walk down Grafton Street towards Temple Bar.
Alternatively, take any bus to Dame Street or College Green. Walk along Dame Street to the junction
with South Great Georges Street and turn down Eustace Street towards the River Liffey. The Ark is
located halfway down the street on the left.
The buses servicing Dame Street include: 51, 56A, 65, 68, 69, 77, 79, 121, 123.
The buses servicing College Green include: 16, 19, 49, 54A, 65, 83, 122, 123, 150.
For more details and timetables, please see www.dublinbus.ie.
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Axis:ballymun
Axis is an arts centre and community resource centre in Ballymun, Dublin. It was opened in
2001 by a number of community development organisations and artist residents in the
community. Axis aims to improve local availability of expertise, advice and information, both
through the arts programme and by relationships with groups, individuals and organisations
within Ballymun and the wider arts community in Ireland and abroad.
Facilities
A bar is available to patrons attending Axis shows. The bar opens from 7pm, during the interval, and
after the show.
Accessibility
Axis advise wheelchair users to inform the box office when booking tickets for a theatre event in order
to ensure all seating requirements are met. Accessible toilet facilities are available on the ground
floor.
The most convenient parking for wheelchair users is located opposite Axis on Shangan Road (outside
the Ballymun Travel Lodge Hotel).
Parking
Ballymun has plenty of daytime parking options. With on-street parking available on Shangan Road,
and parking available in the car park outside Ballymun Shopping Centre.
There is evening underground parking available at Axis on show nights. Directions to this car park are
available on the Axis website.
Getting There
Axis is located between the new Civic Offices (containing the Motor Tax Office and the new Health
Centre) and the Travelodge Hotel. Axis is a glass and blue tile-fronted building. It is directly across the
road from the Ballymun Shopping Centre.
Buses serving Axis include: 4, 13, 17A, 46X, 103, 104 & 220.
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The bus stop for northbound routes from the city centre is located outside the Ballymun Shopping
Centre, just after Supervalu on the left side of Ballymun’s main street. On exiting the bus cross the
road at the lights.
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Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, designed by acclaimed architect Daniel Libeskind, opened in
2010 it is situated in the heart of Dublin’s Grand Canal Dock area, at Grand Canal Square.
Facilities
There are no restaurant facilities on site at the theatre, however there are kiosks where you can buy
tea, coffee and confectionary and a fully licensed bar on every floor. The bars open one hour before
the show.
There are also plenty of restaurants surrounding the theatre at Grand Canal Dock that offer pre
theatre menu options.
Accessibility
Bord Gaís Energy Theatre has a phone line especially for Access enquiries and assistance. Call 01
677 7770 Monday- Friday, 10am- 6pm. There is wheelchair access to all floors in the theatre.
To avail of Personal Loop systems please ask a member of staff or request one form Box Office on
the night of the show. An induction Loop system and Infra-Red hearing system is available throughout
the auditorium.
Parking
Grand Canal Square car park, managed by Q-Park is open. Customers are advised to pre-book their
parking spaces and you can reserve a parking space, as well as wheelchair spaces, at Q-park.ie.
There is also a €10 rate (6pm – Midnight) at the Convention Centre’s car park which is only a ten
minute walk from the theatre. More information can be found at ccdparking.ie.
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Getting There
Routes 1, 2, 3, 47, 50, 56a, 77 and 77a all operate to either Pearse Street or Grand Canal Dock, the
closest stops to the venue. The last bus departs at 23.30 hrs, Monday through Sunday.
The closest DART stations are Grand Canal Dock and Pearse Street Station (both approx 10 mins
walk from the theatre).
The closest Luas stop is Mayor Square on the Red Line.
Taxis are available outside the theatre post performance.
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Civic Theatre Tallaght
The Civic Theatre, Tallaght, mounts an artistic and challenging programme each year of
contemporary and classical Irish and international work in Theatre, Dance, Opera and Music
for the community of South County Dublin.
Facilities
The Interval Bistro serves quality fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner from 9am – 7.30pm daily. A full
bar service is available at the Interval Bistro before a show and during the interval. Patrons can preorder their drinks before the performance. A pre-theatre menu is available before every performance
at €15 for 2 courses.
Accessibility
The Civic Theatre has a Loop for those who are hard of hearing.
The main auditorium has the facility for wheelchair access, and has accessible toilet facilities. There is
reserved parking and ramp access to the Theatre for disabled people attending evening and Saturday
matinee performances.
Parking
The Civic Theatre car park is open only for patrons after 4.30pm daily. There is no charge for these
facilities. Should you need parking before 4.30pm, patrons can park in the Square Shopping Centre.
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Getting There
Take the N81 (Tallaght exit off the M50) drive as far as the Plaza complex. At this complex take a
right hand turn, continue up to the first set of lights. At these lights take a left hand turn, continue
straight through another set of lights and the Civic Theatre is located at the end of the road on the
right hand side.
The red line of the Luas terminates at the Civic Theatre, while the 54a, 49, 50, 56a, 65, 27, 77a bus
routes from the City Centre will take you to the theatre.
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Draíocht
Since opening in 2001 Draiocht has reached right to the heart of the people it serves in
Dublin 15 and its environs to provide stimulating and accessible arts programming. Over
50,000 people a year attend performances, exhibitions and family days.
Facilities
Betelnut Café at Draíocht is open for breakfast, lunch and snacks from 9am-5pm Monday to
Saturday. Betelnut Café stays open until 7.30pm on performance nights for pre-theatre refreshments.
Draíocht’s Theatre Bar is open for pre-show drinks from 7.30pm and interval drinks may be preordered at the theatre bar before performances.
Accessibility
Draíocht is fully wheelchair accessible, including lift access, theatre spaces and toilet facilities.
Hearing loops are available, and guide and hearing dogs are welcome in theatre spaces.
Parking
There are over 7000 free parking spaces available for customer use as part of the Blanchardstown
Shopping Centre complex. The car parks nearest to Draíocht are to the right hand side of the
Blanchardstown Library and to the left hand side of TGI Fridays and Leisureplex. The Blanchardstown
Centre has a number of disabled parking spaces in all its various car parks, ten of which are located
directly outside Draíocht’s front door.
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Getting There
Draíocht is located in West Dublin in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, and is part of the Blanchardstown
Shopping Centre complex. We are located opposite the blue entrance of the Shopping Centre, in
between the Blanchardstown Library and Leisureplex. The Shopping Centre is located on the Navan
Road/N3, just 1.5km from the M50 Junction 6. Bus routes servicing the city centre include no. 39,
39a, 76a, 236, 238 and 270.
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The Gate Theatre
Established as a theatre company in 1928 by Hilton Edwards and Micheál MacLiammóir, the
Gate offered Dublin audiences an introduction to the world of European and American
theatre and also to classics from the modern and Irish repertoire. Today the Gate is one of
Ireland's oldest and best-loved theatres.
Facilities
The Gate Theatre provides a full bar. The bar opens at 6.45pm, during the interval, and after the
performance. There are numerous restaurants within walking distance offering pre theatre menus to
suit all budgets.
Accessibility
Lift access to the auditorium for patrons with mobility issues or who use a wheelchair, can be
arranged by calling the box office on 01 874 40 45.
The auditorium has an Induction Loop system in place for the use of the hearing impaired. The Loop
is installed in Rows D to J.
Parking
There is a car park situated beside the Gate Theatre and the Rotunda Hospital, just off Parnell St.
The car park is open from 5.30pm 11.00pm each night. Use of the car parking facilities costs €6.00.
Getting There
If you are traveling by Dublin Bus you can take practically any route to the City Centre; many will stop
on or near O’Connell Street which is within a five minute walk of the Gate Theatre.
If you are traveling by train, the nearest stations are Tara Street and Connolly Stations, and if you are
traveling by Luas you should take the Red Line Luas to Abbey Street.
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The Olympia Theatre
The Olympia Theatre is a concert hall and theatre venue situated opposite Dublin Castle in
the heart of Dublin city. The theatre was designed for Dan Lowrey who opened his new
theatre, known as The Star of Erin, on the site of the present Olympia Theatre in 1878.
Facilities
There are four bars within the Olympia theatre which will be open pre & post performance.
Accessibility
The ground floor Stalls of the Olympia are fully accessible. Wheelchair uses are recommended to
contact the Olympia who will arrange for a Customer Service Representative to bring the audience
member through the accessible door and to their seat on the night of the performance. Please call the
dedicated special needs booking line on 01 6704322. There is unfortunately no lift in the building so
wheelchair users or those with impaired mobility should not book Circle or Upper Circle.
Parking
Parking is available in the following car parks:
Christchurch Car Park - opening hours are Monday to Saturday 07:00 - midnight, Sunday & Bank
Holidays 10:00 to Midnight.
Trinity Street Car Park - opening hours are Monday to Saturday 8:00-24:00, Sunday 11:00-24:00.
Park Rite Fleet Street Car Park - opening hours are 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Drury Street Underground Car Park - opening hours are Monday to Thursday 7am to 12am, Friday
7am to 1am, Saturday 8am to 1am, Sunday 10.30am to 7pm.
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Getting There
The address of The Olympia Theatre is 72 Dame Street, Dublin 2, on the edge of Temple Bar.
Most buses that stop in the city centre will leave you within a few minutes’ walk of The Olympia.
Buses that stop on Dame St include: 16, 46a, 67, 68, 79, 123, 116, 150, 151. Check
www.dublinbus.ie for more details.
The closest Luas stop to The Olympia Theatre is either Stephen’s Green on the Green line or Jervis
Street on the Red line. For more information go to www.luas.ie.
The nearest Dart/Commuter train station to The Olympia would be Tara Street Station. Inter-City
trains arrive to Heuston Station & Connolly Station, which would be a bus/tram/taxi drive away from
the theatre. For more information, see www.irishrail.ie.
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Oonagh Young Gallery
Oonagh Young Gallery is a space for art, artists, curators, writers, and all those interested in
the world of contemporary art. Founded in 2008, the gallery shows between four and six
exhibitions a year, featuring both Irish and international artists.
Facilities
The Oonagh Young gallery is next door to The Lab and Dancehouse. In the immediate vicinity are
grocery shops and newsagents. A short walk away there are restaurants and cafes.
Accessibility
Though Oonagh Young Gallery itself is accessible for wheelchair users, Vardo is not suitable for
audience members with impaired mobility or special access requirements.
Parking
The Irish Life Car Park on Lower Abbey Street. More information at parkrite.ie.
Q Park, located just off Lower Abbey Street at Marlborough Street.
Getting There
Oonagh Young Gallery is situated at 1, James Joyce Street, Liberty Corner, Dublin 1. This street is a
turn off Talbot Street, near Foley Street.
The Luas red line stops five minutes’ walk from the gallery, get off at the Busáras stop. If you are
coming by Dart get off at the Connolly stop, the gallery is a five minute walk away.
Many Dublin buses to the city centre stop on O’Connell Street. O’Connell Street is just a ten minute
walk from the Oonagh Young Gallery.
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The OReilly Theatre
The OReilly Theatre is located on the campus of Belvedere College in Dublin. It was built in
1999.This beautiful theatre nestles behind the Belvedere College reception and opens out
into a historical courtyard. The theatre hosts a wide variety of events including corporate
seminars, poetic readings, comedy nights, elaborate dance & theatrical
productions and music concerts.
Facilities
The bar in the theatre opens one hour before the performance. There are many restaurants and cafés
within walking distance of the theatre, and many offer a pre-theatre menu. These include: Chapter
One, The Gresham, and 101 Talbot Restaurant.
Accessibility
All entrances to the theatre are wheelchair accessible. Please feel free to let them know in advance
that you might require assistance accessing the venue and they will arrange to facilitate your
requirements.
Parking
There is a car-park at the venue (Temple Street) with two levels of underground parking with parking
spaces available at €5 per car per day.
Alternative parking can be found on Marlborough Street in Clery’s Car park and at Parnell Street Car
park.
Getting There
The OReilly Theatre is located on Great Denmark Street, 5 minute walk from O’Connell Street and is
well served by public transport. The closest Luas stop is on Abbey Street/Red Line. From here walk
north (away from the Liffey) up Marlborough Street, cross Parnell Street and continue up North Great
George’s Street where you will meet Great Denmark Street and the OReilly Theatre will be directly in
front of you.
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Alternatively any bus that stops on O’Connell Street. The theatre is just a ten minute walk away.
The nearest Dart station is Connolly station.
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Pavilion Theatre
Pavilion Theatre is a vibrant venue located in the picturesque seaside town of Dún
Laoghaire. Pavilion Theatre offer an artistic programme of Irish and international Theatre,
Music, Cinema, Dance, Comedy, Family Events and much more.
Facilities
The bar at Pavilion Theatre is open for pre-theatre drinks for evening performances and for select
matinee performances, stocking several Irish brands including O Hara’s Irish Pale Ale and Stout, DP
Connolly & Sons refreshing pink lemonade and delicious crisps, a selection of Broderick's Bars,
Cookies of Character delicious cookies.
Accessibility
The auditorium can provide accessibility for a maximum of three wheelchairs, please contact the Box
Office on 01 231 2929 for bookings.
There is ramp access to the theatre on Marine Road.
There is also a hearing loop available, when choosing seats online please note that the Loop system
works best in rows N, R and S.
Parking
Street parking is Pay & Display, and is free from 7pm. Please note times for street parking may vary
along the sea front. Car parking is also available in the Park Rite car park, situated under the Pavilion
Theatre and accessed via Queen’s Road. If you park here after 6pm, patrons are offered a flat rate of
€3 upon presentation of your theatre ticket for that evening’s performance.
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Getting There
From the city centre you can either take the N11 via Stillorgan, turn off at the Ballybrack exit and
follow signs for Dun Laoghaire, or you can drive the Coast Road via Blackrock on the R118 following
signs for Dun Laoghaire.
The DART runs every five minutes during rush hour periods and twenty minutes during the day via
Connolly Station in the city centre. The theatre is located opposite Dun Laoghaire DART station. Bus
routes serving the theatre include 7, 7a, 8, 45a, 46a, 59, 75, 111.
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Project Arts Centre
Dublin’s best kept secret…. a venue packed full of surprises, tucked away in the historic
cobbled streets of Temple Bar. Choose from theatre, music, dance, visual arts and
everything in between. With two theatres and a gallery Project Arts Centre offers a huge
variety of events at great value and is located close to a host of great restaurants and bars.
The gallery presents a series of free exhibitions which run throughout the year.
Facilities
Project Arts Centre provides a bar that is open from 45 minutes before the start of evening
performances and stocks a large range of craft beers, spirits, wines and soft drinks.
Accessibility
Project Arts Centre is completely accessible for wheel chair users.
Both performance spaces are also fitted with the Loop system to assist those with hearing
impairment. Please let the box office staff know if you would like to use the Loop system.
Parking
A special €5 parking rate is available from Fleet Street car park, simply present your show ticket when
paying.
Getting There
Project Arts Centre is a large blue building situated behind the Olympia Theatre and opposite the
Clarence Hotel on East Essex Street in Temple Bar. Take any bus that runs to Dame Street and
either enter Temple Bar via Parliament Street and take a right onto East Essex Street or enter Temple
Bar via Eustace Street or Sycamore Street and take a left onto East Essex Street.
If travelling by Luas take the Red Luas Line to Jervis stop. Cross the River Liffey into Temple Bar
using the Millennium Bridge. Take a right onto East Essex Street and Project Arts Centre is on the left
hand side of the street.
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Samuel Beckett Theatre
The Samuel Beckett Theatre was opened in 1992 to celebrate the quatercentenary of Trinity
College Dublin. It is the campus theatre of the University's Department of Drama. During
University term time it showcases the work of the Department and its courses, while outside
term time it hosts visits from some of the most prestigious dance and theatre companies
from Ireland and abroad.
Facilities
The Samuel Beckett Theatre has a coffee dock which sells wine, hot drinks and snacks from one hour
before the show.
Parking
There is no parking for theatre patrons on the campus of Trinity College; however the nearest car
parks are Setanta (Nassau St), Andrew's Lane (off Dame St) and Temple Bar (Fleet St) car parks.
Accessibility
The auditorium of Samuel Beckett Theatre is accessible for wheelchair-users, but patrons are
requested to give advance notice of wheelchair use (01 – 896 2461, [email protected]) to ensure that
adequate space is reserved.
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Getting There
The Samuel Beckett Theatre is situated towards the centre of the Trinity College campus. When
entering TCD via the College Green Arch, continue walking eastwards, keeping to the left
(north/Pearse Street) side of Front Square and New Square. The Theatre is past the northeast corner
of New Square, facing the Rugby Grounds.
Trinity College is within 10 minutes’ walk of all city centre termini, including bus, DART (Pearse
Station via Lincoln Place entrance or Tara St Station via College Green entrance), Luas (Green Line St Stephen's Green, Red Line - Abbey St).
It is a ten minute walk from the campus gates to the Samuel Beckett Theatre, please take this into
consideration when planning your travel. On Saturday and Sunday the Main Gate (Front Arch) closes
at 6pm. Please enter through the Nassau Street, or Lincoln Place entrances.
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Smock Alley Theatre
Smock Alley Theatre, located in Temple Bar's Cultural Quarter, is Dublin's oldest newest
theatre - first opened in 1662. While it was in operation as a theatre, it gave the world the
plays of George Farquhar, Oliver Goldsmith, and Richard Brinsley Sheridan, and the brilliant
performances of Peg Woffington, Thomas Sheridan, Spranger Barry, and Charles Macklin. It
was on this stage that David Garrick, the greatest actor of the 18th century, first played
Hamlet. Today, Smock Alley has a varied artistic programme of Theatre, Music, Dance,
Comedy, Visual Arts and Literary Events.
Facilities
The theatre prides itself on the selection of craft beers and spirits, organic teas and coffee and an
excellent selection of wines- all hand sourced from vineyards. The Bar opens one hour before the
performance, and includes an interval order facility. Cones of confectionery are also available. There
are a number of quality restaurants nearby.
Accessibility
Both the main space and Boys School auditoria have wheelchair access for patrons, please advise
the Box Office staff when booking your tickets.
Parking
The nearest car parks are Fleet Street Car Park and Christchurch Car Park. Patrons can also pre
book their parking online.
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Getting There
Smock Alley Theatre is situated on Exchange Street Lower with its façade facing on to Wood Quay.
Smock Alley Theatre is only a 10 minute walk from Tara Street DART station and 5 minutes from the
Jervis Street stop on the red LUAS line. It is a 10 minute walk from O’Connell Street.
As it is situated in the city centre, Smock Alley Theatre is serviced by most bus routes. The closest
routes stop at Wood Quay, including routes 37, 39, 69, 70, 79, 83, 145.
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Visiting Dublin
Where to Eat: Festival Feeds
Complete your theatre experience with a meal in one of Dublin’s best restaurants. Throughout the
festival, our partner restaurants across the city will offer exclusive menus to ticket buyers at special
promotional rates. For a list of participating restaurants and deals on offer visit our website.
Where to Stay: Hotel and Theatre Packages
Make the most of your stay in Dublin by reserving a hotel and theatre package, including overnight
accommodation for two in a superior room, dinner, breakfast and your theatre ticket. These special
rates at two of Dublin’s luxury hotels are available in partnership with our Official Accommodation
Provider, The Doyle Collection.
The Westbury Hotel from €330 per package, phone +353 1 679 1122
The Croke Park Hotel from €199 per package, phone +353 1 971 4444
Getting Around
Most of our venues are located in Dublin city centre and are well serviced by bus, train and Luas
services. The bus and rail routes serving many festival venues are detailed on our website. If you
want to skip the traffic while travelling between shows, why not pick up a Dublin Bike?
www.dublinbikes.ie
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