The Mill is a great wee theatre, nicely laid out and easy to navigate…read more We arrived early so got a good look around the room, there isn't a bad seat in it. The décor is clean, comfortable and modern with some nice touches like the lighting that hang down all 3 levels of the stairwell. The bar is as you would expect - a bit Spartan with a very limited selection - including just 2 beers on tap - Guinness and Heineken. It was disappointing, but then, you don't come for the drinks do you?

The Mill Theatre is a modern theatre located at the centre of the equally modern Dundrum Town…read moreCentre. It's pretty slick and has all of the comfort that you would expect from a purpose-built theatre. Like many new theatres, the seating is tiered downwards towards the stage which is on ground level so you won't have to crane your head to see. The programme is varied, and includes productions by children's story-tellers, local singing and dancing groups and touring drama troupes. This summer, it even includes an evening with a psychic medium! I saw a really professional and smooth performance of Irvine Welsh's 'Babylon Heights' here a few years ago. The building also boasts a bright gallery space.

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.

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 must have walked past this place countless times, not even realising it was there - this little…read moretheatre is hidden in the back of Connolly Books. No more standing in the foyer fiddling with your phone until your theatre date arrives - you can coolly browse Connolly's selection till the late one shows up. The interval drinks are served in the bookshop, providing an intellectual backdrop for your half-time analysis. Or, you know, for eying up the other audience members. The theatre itself is an intimate space - you should have a pretty good view of the stage wherever you're seated. The prices are a bit lower than in the larger Dublin theatres, and you'll get to see something a bit different. A charming little venue, worth checking out.

If you want to see some new Irish writing talent or plays that for the most part are Irish centred…read morethen this the place. It's just of the heart of Temple Bar but still in it. This month they are showing some work by emerging Irish writers. Compared to other theatres their tickets are very reasonable priced. It's a nice intimate venue also so you really can get up close and personal so to say.

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.

The O'Reilly Theatre presents a premium, varied and innovative programme within its auditorium with…read morean emphasis on multi as well as inter cultural presentations with both Irish and International artists performing. The space comprises of one sizeable theatre space. I recently went to see a Christmas pantomime in the auditorium and got to witness first hand the considerable seating capacity, outstanding acoustics and high-tech art staging and lighting apparatus, all working to ensure no production fails to disappoint. With fully retractable raked seating and a mechanical stage platform, the auditorium is an exceedingly malleable space and boasts one of the widest stages in Dublin that can accommodate 590 people seated or 1000 people standing. However for more intimate presentations, the motorised stage platform raises from the ground to any preferable height up to stage level, creating a more enclosed stage area, with the bigger stage curtained-off. Moreover, the O'Reilly Theatre boasts broad backstage amenities and dressing rooms, meeting rooms, a bar/refreshment area and a lecture theatre. Situated in the foyer, adjoined to the theatre is the bar that is appropriate for any conference registration, refreshments or drinks reception. Seating can be set in an abundance of ways to suit your requirements from theatre to boardroom style or possibly in a more unceremonious, candlelit nightclub style.

For my birthday my wonderful friend treated me to probably one of the most amazing performances…read morethat I have ever seen. I had chills coupled with pumping adrenalin watching it. But I'll get back to that later. The venue itself looks unremarkable from the outside; I didn't even realise that we have a Great Denmark street in Dublin. The venue has a large coffee and tea area, which is always good. We arrived for the performance exactly on time but they would not allow us in, there was a crowd of us. All hell broke loose, it was really ridiculous because the show had not even started and all the commotion ended up disturbing the performers more. The manager came out at the interval and after the show to apologise profusely for some of her over zealous staff. Good PR points there. The production company was DV8, and the production was, 'To be straight with you.' I beg you please, please, please try to see if this show is coming to a place near you - you simply must see it! The venue did an amazing job with the art direction, the stage was revolutionised. The performers; did the most physically demanding dancing and acting that I have ever seen. Shocking violence of true stories of gay people being persecuted in third world countries coupled with pure comedy and all through dance. It received a standing ovation. Afterwards a few of the audience got to go to the Q&A with the director and a panel of other important folks. It was broadcast on national radio. Most of the participants asked intelligent questions about religion & sexuality. I just wanted to know how the hell the genius director (Lloyd Newson) came up with the dance routines... OK I am gushing now, but it is that good - really. Kudos to the venue too for hosting this production and doing such a great job. I will be back!

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.

Draiocht is Gaelic for Magic and since its opening in 2001 it really has magically changed the…read morecultural life of Dublin 15, as in it has given it some! This place is Ireland's largest purpose built arts centre. More than 50,000 a year come to this arts space to enjoy drama, music, comedy and dance performances. Thousands more visit the two exhibition galleries that feature the works of national and international artists. There is a bar and a cafe here too for all your interval needs. Overall this really is a great arts space and one that is well used and well needed.

I now live in Blanchardstown so this is handy for me. I went to see the "One man star wars trilogy"…read morethere the other night, which is a brilliant show by the way, though you would have to have seen the original movies to understand what's going on why it's so funny. Anyway the theatre is a nice intimate size with moderately comfortable seats and every one of them has an excellent view of the stage. The stepped design means no one should be able to block your view unless they are incredibly tall or wearing obnoxious head apparel. There is a little bar/restaurant area and the whole thing is relaxed and makes for an enjoyable experience.