I learned about the festival after taking some kids to a production at the Lambert Puppet Theatre…read more It's on the 18th 20th of September this year I believe, but just contact them to make sure. This time the adults get to go to adult only shows, goodbye kiddies. OK there is still stuff for the kids but it's nice to enjoy watching a puppet show sans children and a show that is not about a fairytale. They always have an impressive line up and manager to get some of the best international puppet companies.

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.

Dance exercise class weekly for Parkinson's Ireland, movement to a selection of music and wellknown…read moresongs, great fun and very effective. Thank you for leading this and even for free.

From the owner: Dance Theatre of Ireland is a dynamic and multifaceted modern dance company directed by Robert…read moreConnor & Loretta Yurick, that tours Ireland and internationally, offering original shows, dance classes & workshops. Located in a state-of-the-art studio, their classes, workshops and outreach programme offer exhilarinting dance for the beginner or experienced dancer. Funded by the Arts Council & Culture Ireland.

I love this spot! I brought a gaggle of kids here one weekend, they were not my kids nor am I the…read morepied piper. My friend's worn out sister's and hubbie's little darling was turning seven so she just had to have a big birthday party. Out of concern for their mental state we volunteered to take the kids here. It was great craic! They do fairy-tales and the kids loved the it so a definite thumbs up!

This place used to be so much better. Fabulous for parties and a guaranteed place for at least half…read moreof your second class friends' parties per year. Good wholesome fun...proper puppeteering followed by homemade cupcakes? C'est parfait! However, with the gradual ageing of the Lamberts, the theatre seems to have become more and more decrepit. I'm not so sure if I would recommend it anymore, as it sullies my memories.... Sad but true...