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.

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.

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

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!

Dublin's Ambassador Theatre is a glorious building at the top of O'Connell Street…read more Formerly a cinema, the Ambassador now hosts a variety of concerts, exhibitions and live music performances. The venue itself is quite impressive - a large spherical structure with grand old architecture and those gorgeous red curtains... I was particularly impressed to discover they have a ladies' powder room - how very 1940s! It was obviously constructed in the days before the population took a turn for the obese, for the staircases are rather narrow and do not easily accommodate two modern 'normal' sized women. Scary sign of the times, huh?!? Many great bands have performed here over the past few years, including Vampire Weekend, The Hives, Franz Ferdinand and Amy Winehouse. Additionally, the Bodies Exhibition has just finished a very well-received six month residency at the Ambassador. Hmmm wonder what's coming up next??

I was here for the Animals Inside Out exhibition so I suppose I only have half an impression of…read morewhat the place is like as a theatre, but it worked out great for this event! The staff were all really sound and informative, despite us not coming in until the absolute last minute of entries. The theatre is definitely aging, but it seems fairly clean and reasonably well kept together. The ladies bathrooms show the age, but they were clean! They're also down a stairs of their own, which was a little creepy in the empty theatre! The exhibition, I suppose, is not really what we are reviewing here, but it was just excellent. Just the right amount of interesting and unnerving.

The home of the Dublin University Players - one of the most prolific drama societies in Ireland,…read morethe Players Theatre sees approximately two productions staged a week all written, directed and starring students from Trinity College Dublin. Showtime's are typically matinees (1pm) and the evening (6pm/8pm). All shows are open to the public with an entrance fee usually no more than €5. 'Players' is an excellent platform to see new talent prosper and has to date nurtured several of Ireland's foremost artistic personalities, for instance; actress Pauline McLynn (Father Ted's Mrs Doyle), U2 manager Paul McGuinness, director Lynne Parker as well as Michael Colgan, artistic director of the Gate Theatre. The expansive range of productions vary considerably, offering up everything from slapstick to Chekov and hence making it well worth a visit to watch the next generation of Irish talent perform in innovative productions set within the intimate milieu of this enchanting theatre. For show listings and upcoming events please see: http://www.duplayers.com/

An amazing theatre, full of high quality productions. I have had the pleasure to see numerous plays…read morehere and every one has blown me away. The theatre is so malleable, each time I feel like I have entered a new venue. Great work by all - if you want to see theatre while in Dublin this is a venue not to miss!

The last time I went to Pavillion was during the DL festival. My mate had won free tickets to this…read moreAfrican roots gig. Naturally, the tickets being free, we assumed it would be shit and spent the day wandering around all the brilliant, equally free, street performances. How wrong we were. Strolling in with two songs left we found the band on the dancefloor, the crowd on stage, the walls heaving and everyone getting down in a frenzy of funky. It's a funny feeling, knowing you probably just missed the best gig you'll ever attend. Still, they were a great two songs.

This is defintely a brilliant local theatre with a great mix of high value performances at…read moreaffordable prices. I used to volunteer there for a year or so as usher and got to see the broad variety. It's a mix of music, theatre, talks from either international renowned artists, irish art and local schools. I always found the standard very good and was never disappointed. On Mondays they use it as a cinema with mainly rather unusual, non-mainstream movies.

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.