This theater was build back in 1800s and it still damn beautiful outside and inside. Small size…read moretheater but packed of historic architecture for sure. Great layout and well kept. Comfortable seatings and staging is quite nice and soundings great. Glad I decided to check it out.

A theatre that dates back to the late 1800s. Comparatively new in computer, very nicely renovated…read moresome 20 years ago. Has a bar along with concessions. We saw a 25th anniversary of the river dance. Nice show and such talented performers. A welcome break after covering many miles our first couple of days in Dublin. Staff was pleasant and helpful.

This is what Dublin in 2014 is all about. Giving over a small space to creative endeavours that…read moresupport the arts in Ireland, and inspire and entertain those who get to experience it, thereby thoroughly enriching the lives of our city's inhabitants. Theatre Upstairs is a totally independent theatre which is dedicated to the support of rising talent. I like this concept. Sometimes ambitions like this can come with a caveat of lack of quality, however this is certainly not the case with these guys. Great place, great value, definitely worth checking out their programme of events.

Cool little theatre about Lanigans Bar. To be honest, it's just so good to see a space for…read moreindependent arts that I can overlook some of its flaws. Firstly, it's hot... Very, very hot. Also in the quieter moments of the piece we saw there was a lot of noise bleed from the bar downstairs. But damn, it's good to see people taking a chance and putting on plays and I, for one, will be back here and may even rent it out for some of my own endeavours.

Loves everything about this places Warm cool vibes and…read moregreat food and drinks Staff were attentive and smiling at all times and good for a chat ! A must go place

The Peacock Theatre is little sister to The Abbey Theatre with whom she sits side by side. The…read morePeacock is over a third smaller than the Abbey and slightly less comfortable but it is generally known for producing edgier, younger shows. This is certainly true of an alarming yet brilliant production of 'Woman and Scarecrow' by Marina Carr which I saw there a year or two ago. The theatre is equipped with a full bar and should you feel the need to indulge, you are welcome to order drinks in advance which will be waiting for you at the interval. Tickets for performances in the Peacock range from €15 - €25 but concessions are available for students, the unemployed and equity members.

I found this venue to be clean and easy to access. Inside there are main stairs and sets on each…read moreside. I love this. It prevents a bottleneck of people thru a main stairway which is usually the case in older venues. We sat all they way up high. 4 tickets. Took our kids to Aladdin. No problems at all with hearing the actors or seeing them. The bathrooms were completely clean. The drinks were reasonably priced. Drink are not allowed into the searing area. Only outside before the play begins or at intermission.

Beautiful theater. Great place to check out if coming from out of town and looking for theater…read more They present big shows here. We happened to catch Angela's Ashes, the musical. Had a wonderful evening. It's a bit sways from downtown Dublin, so you'll have to drive here. Buses won't be operating by the time you get out.

This also used to be part of the Rotunda Hospital, it was the supper rooms . Built specifically for…read morefund-raising and attracting high society. Today it is a place to watch world class productions. I recently went to see Arthur Miller's 'All my sons'. Excellent night out, beautiful theatre.

If you like your plays classic and polished with beautiful period costumes, then you should head to…read moreThe Gate. In my experience, The Gate generally produces professional and smooth performances of classic plays. In the last few years, I've seen plays by Friel and Chekhov and adaptations by Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. Numerous Hollywood stars have tread the boards at the Gate, including Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes. The building itself and the interior are well-preserved and stylish, making a visit all the more enjoyable. The seating is comfortable. The plays are always visually appealing - a feast for the eyes - however the style is generally not experimental so best avoid if your tastes are risqué!

An almost hidden gem, this local little theatre above the Magic Carpet Pub…read more The two ladies running it are absolutely lovely and passionate about theatre. The second time I went the play ("weigh-in") was actually written by one of them. The performances never run for very long, often just a day or two so you need to keep up to date so that you don't miss a gem. But both shows I saw so far were high quality. There aren't many seats and you sit on normal chairs and everyone is on the same level but as far as I can tell that's not a disadvantage. It's rather a very cosy, intimate atmosphere with very affordable prices. With the pub just underneath they allow to bring drinks from there into the theatre.

We had the most wonderful experience here. We had fantastic seats for Joyce's Ulysses. Having…read moreread the book, I didn't see how it could be adapted as a play- but it was fantastic. Beautifully done- but also with some brilliant humor scattered here and there. It was a tour de force- and all the actors were superb. And there isn't a bad seat in the house! The president of Ireland came to our performance (he sat just a few seats behind us)- and it was lovely to see him and to stand an applaud. It was a completely magical evening.

Fantastic theatrical adaptation of Joyce's masterpiece Ulysses!…read more Passionate actors and on-stage seating! I came early and was upgraded free of charge from the absolute back to the absolute front, huge thanks to the ticketing staff. Go in with an open mind - if you've read the book, don't expect a one-to-one retelling. It's a super light-hearted take and considerably lightens much of the heavier topics that have made the book so lasting over the generations. But when judged on its own merit, it was a splendid performance

Lovely venue right in the heart of Temple Bar - boys night out for a play in the Cube theatre…read more The foyer and reception area felt a bit like a library - very sterile and quiet. It makes you feel like you need to whisper... *hush* Upstairs is a different crowd altogether - an intimate bar with big windows, perfect for people watching in Temple Bar. Small but good selection of beer too, my mates enjoyed a Brooklyn beer while I guzzled back a glass of crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Note however the bar will be closed for the time a show is going on upstairs so plan your visit accordingly!

One of the venues that make Temple Bar so much more interesting. It's a space devoted to…read moreperformative and contemporary art, from plays to curated exhibitions. It's well worth keeping an eye out for what goes on here, some small but interesting productions pop up from time to time. A considerable part of their programme is offered for free. Like other people said, the entrance feels a bit uninviting for some reason - is it that you're immediately faced with the reception desk, their gatekeeper? Or the tables to the side, surrounded by books, where a lot of times a sort of private lecture seems to be going on? Whatever it is, don't be put off by it, the members of staff are quite nice. I can attest to the versatility of the different rooms, as they are completely transformed to better suit whatever they're hosting. One month there's a huge installation making use most of the space and the next you have a stage and rows of theatre seats. There's a small café too, and the area by the big windows upstairs, overlooking the street and bathed by its light, is a good place to sit and relax for a while, a lot more relaxing than the tables downstairs.