This theater was build back in 1800s and it still damn beautiful outside and inside. Small size theater 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. read more

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A theatre that dates back to the late 1800s. Comparatively new in computer, very nicely renovated some 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. read more

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Great historic theatre that was comfortable and offered great refreshments and seats. We visited tonight to see Riverdance 25 and were very happy with the experience. The show was amazing and the theatre crowd control was excellent. I loved the history of the place and that is has been standing for over 150 years. I would definitely come back. read more

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Located in Dublin Ireland. My wife and I went to see Riverdance 25 and what a show it was. Purchased our tickets via Ticketmaster prior to arriving in Ireland. The theatre is quite old but makes the show that much better. All seats from our view were good to go. Dress is casual and you if you arrive early you can enjoy both alcohol and nonalcoholic drinks and even pre pay for intermission drinks. The staff were very courteous and friendly. For entry make sure you can access your tickets via your phone to show the greeters. P.S., the show was fantastic and the dancers do not disappoint. read more

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Beautiful theater. They sell alcohol and snacks too. All of the seating looks like you would have a great view.

Lovely place. 100% recommend to visit at least once. You can read how great it is in other reviews, but I'll focus on what's bad. Major thing to avoid is RESTRICTED VIEW seat. I bought them by accident paying too less of attention. My own fault. Just be aware of really bad seat that are marked. See my pictures to see how bad it is. read more

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As well as being a theatre that shows crap panto's, the ocssional Opera and wall to wall Riverdancing. The Gaiety is also a pretty fantastic night club. Split over three bars dress Bar, plaza Bar and red room. Not sure which is which but the second floor bar usually has live music, and five floors the place really is massive. Which is useful, as even on the busiest night never gets too packed.Special Brew were playing the night I was in, great stuff. Theres also the very cool feature of the main auditorium being open and showing movies every Saturday. Just think what you can get up to in here. Unfortunately the hours have been cut back and the days of falling out of the gaiety at five in the morning are well gone and only night a week and at €15 to get in it is a bit steep. read more

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I tend to prefer smaller theatres where the interaction between the audience and the actors is more personal, but I have to credit the Gaiety for doing some things right. I went to the Gaiety for the first time last month to see The Shawshank Redemption and I was impressed both by the performance and by the theatre's grandiose decor. The actors in the play were Americans and I recognized a few of them from popular TV series. The acting was good and the scenes were poignant. At one point, I almost cried. The venue itself was beautiful, reminding me of your typical theatres: red velvet seats and private balconies. A massive chandelier hung from the top of high arched ceiling. During halftime, the audience was treated to snacks in the bar area. Its windows overlook King Street where people were busy going about their business. Overall, it was a beautiful afternoon at the Gaiety. It costs close to nothing and the memories will last a lifetime. read more

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I love going to the theatre and sneaking into an afternoon matinee or getting all dressed up for an evening out, an outing to the Gaiety is always a treat. From serious plays to comedies, Riverdance to the ballet, there's something here for everyone. Plush seats, a sparkling chandelier, and, if you're lucky, seat upgrades (my last visit I got to sit right near the action, despite having bought a seat "up in the gods" Plus, for anyone who objects to having to fork out for booking fees, just pop into the box office to purchase for your ticket the actual value. read more

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Awesome little theatre right in the Grafton street area. Saw Riverdance and it was AWESOME! Reasonable prices (50 euro a piece) and well worth it! read more

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This place is an institution by St Stephen's Green. Small little theatre and vintage décor complete with red velvet seats and gold-trimmed velvet curtains. We came to see the opening night of this season's Riverdance and loved it. The show was so energetic and powerful, made even more so by the intimacy of the venue. You could FEEL the vibrations of the dancers' footsteps. Tip: do check the prices for the private boxes if you have a small group (I think the boxes seat between 2-5 people each). I was going to buy us tickets for the dress circle, but a private box for four actually worked out to €1 cheaper per person and the view was great. We had tons of leg room then as well! read more

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"Five stars?", I hear you say. "Is that not a bit extreme, surely?" In the normal run of events, you'd be dead right. I'm easy to please, but difficult to impress, but even I have to concede that The Gaiety is the dogs bollocks. When I say The Gaiety, I'm not really referring to the theatre itself. I'm sure that it puts on wonderful plays - I'm pretty sure that I went to the panto there at least once, and the production of Willy Russell's 'Blood Brothers' that I saw there in 2003 (starring Rebecca Storm) was very enjoyable. But enough of popular musicals. What makes The Gaiety really special is the night club that runs there. Now, I would normally balk at shelling out 15 beans merely to get in the door of a place, but The Gaiety is one of the few places in Dublin where this is actually justified. The Gaiety has a little bit of something for everyone. There's one room with a band on, one room with a DJ and dancefloor and (I think) another two bars, and if the notion takes you, you can head into the theatre itself and watch a film. And The Gaiety is one of the few places in Dublin that was actually justified in having a theatre license, so it used to be able to stay open til after four until Cowen decided to turn Ireland into a nanny state (don't get me started on this off licences closing at ten o'clock bullshit. Vote anyone other than Fianna Fáil in the next elections). The Gaiety is a bit dressy (well, what I regard as dressy. I own one going-out shirt, rest of the time I wear a t-shirt), and the drinks aren't exactly cheap, so what with that and the €15 entry, The Gaiety does not for a cheap night make. But it is seriously worth it on a special occasion or whatever to throw on the oul' suit and blow your paycheck. Really top spot. read more

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The Gaiety offers some old time theatre glamour to your evening out whether you are clubbing, gigging or pantomiming! The theatre itself is velvety-red and plush, though maybe its age (138 to be precise) is beginning to show a little. It's intricately designed and grand, from the boxes to the balcony. The programme is quite a mixed bag - from Chris de Burgh to Riverdance to Chicago - but The Gaiety is arguably most renowned for its annual Christmas panto. Oh no it isn't, oh yes it is! These days The Gaiety also offers Dubliners late nights with a twist. With three bars and a good mix of indie, club and 'big band' music, it's a good place to take an undecided group on a Saturday. Just try to hold onto each other, it's always packed and easy to get lost. read more

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The last time I went to the Gaiety Theatre was January to see the pantomime "Beauty and the Beast". I think the theatre itself is a very old fashioned theatre and they have kept it like that to a amazing standard. At half time during the show they have a bar which people can go to get drinks and snacks which is very good. The atmosphere in the Gaiety is really spectacular and I love going there. The staff are really helpful, friendly and would go out of their way to help you. read more

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It's hard to believe that I never have been in this famed Dublin landmark until last week! I went to see a play from the Dublin Theatre Festival. It really is old world in there and the old furnishing give it that classic period feel. The bar area is very big too and impressive. I think for the most part they tend to show more main stream shows but it really is a great experience. read more

I like the theatre. I like the opera. Overall, I like the Gaiety. The location is nice and you can pre-book parking at the St. Stephen's Green Parking Garage, for 6 Euro for the evening or 12 Euro for the entire day. It has a lovely stage and fairly comfortable seating. The variety of shows are nice and generally enjoyable. A lot of it is garbage, but amongst the melodramatic rubbish, there's a lot worth seeing. You can even pre-book your drinks for intermission and they will be waiting for you on a numbered table, so you do not have to queue. This is a nice touch. Surprisingly, it does not have a coat check of any kind. So your laden with your coat, which can be annoying if your lady of the evening is wearing a fur. It seems quite shocking that they don't have that facility, as there does seem to be some room (perhaps that adjoining room by the bar?) I also am not a fan how they allow drinks and food into the actual theatre seating. Last Saturday, for example, at the Verdict - you could hear cellophane wrappers crinkling and chocolate bars opening throughout the entire show. While I can't exactly fault the Gaiety for the individual behaviour of those in attendance, they could do more to prevent it by actively disallowing it. For example, at the Ordway, the ushers will politely ask them to stop. Also, while all seats are supposedly full stage viewable - that is not necessarily true. If you are in the first 8 rows and on the end of the last 3 seats, you will not see the far end of the stage, which can be relevant on some plays. This is likely a fault of the stage designer pushing relevant props too far to one end, but it is still something to consider. read more

Grand old dame, still hanging around, looking great. Each time I come in here, I'm slightly taken aback by just how ostentatiously lovely this place is. All gold and red velvet and opulent detailing. Where did they get the money to build it back in the day?!! It's got a lot else going for it too - proximity to every eatery you could possibly imagine for pre-theatre nosh, and every pub you could possibly imagine for post-theatre dissection. They tend to have a pretty good range of shows which is really cool too. The only couple of things that let it down in my opinion are the seat sizes - they're hugely squashy - I had trouble keeping comfortable with the serious lack of leg room throughout the play (and I'm 5' 4"!) The other thing is the price of refreshments in there - they don't seem to have been adjusted since Celtic Tiger Land! read more

The Woman in Black - Review I hope this is still on, otherwise the review is kinda pointless. Meh... Really good show, of course I wasn't scared at all-but some of the other children were. No, while everyone else was jumping out of their seats or tittering nervously, I was thinking about the play's interesting structural variation. Normally, you see *strokes beard*, the play within the play is used as a sort of comic aside. A 'C' story if you will, it works as a breather for the audience. However in this play, the main play(that is the narrative set in the present, granted; a period present. But still more present than the secondary narrative, which is actually the larger narrative, which is set in the past tense) is actually the shorter of the two play's. And of a significantly lower dramatic intensity. It is the main play that acts as the breather. Then how, you ask(foolishly, for I am about to tell you anyway) is the main play not the minor play-and vice versa. Well, because it is through the main play(the shorter one) that the characters grow and change. While the play within this play certainly provides more bumps and jumps, it offers less space for the characters to grow. And whether you like it or not-that's what audiences really care about. Hence the reason why Danny Glover is actually the main character in Lethal Weapon. So yeah, basically, while everyone else was watching the play I was nerding out on structural theory. I wasn't scared neither. read more

Gaiety theatre is one of my fav... Small looking from the outside but a different story once you get in... Always guaranteed a great night out no matter what's on... read more

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My husband and I went here to see Riverdance. Growing up I used to think it seemed sooo lame. But wow... what an amazing show! The theatre itself was quite lovely with the fancy architecture, red velvet seats and chandelier. However, I think the best part of our evening was listening to a very drunk man outside of the theatre singing "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel. :) read more

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Even though the bartender at Dandelion ( a club around the corner) told us that Riverdance was as cliche as it could get, we loved this show at The Gaiety Theater. It was an excellent production with brilliant dancers as well as musicians. Even the "a cappela" numbers that were sung on stage were very well done. They were made up of intricate harmonies and ethereal voices. The dancers are amazing and they seemed so proud to be on stage. Bravo! The theater itself is very nice and well kept. Bravo for that too. And, as far as the bartender's comments before the show--nonsense..sheer nonsense. read more

Still one of the good theatre's around. It isn't too expensive which is great. €43 for the best seats which isn't too bad for a lovely night out. Comparing this to the grand cancel which can be upto €70. I have just been to driving miss daisy there which was good but setting could have been better. They used a table and chair as the car but surely they could have used their imagination a bit better. Beautiful theatre with gorgeous chandeliers. Although wouldn't want one falling on top of me as I sat below it. The place could do with a bit of a touch up as a bit shabby but it adds character I suppose. read more

I'm conflicted about this place. It's old, historical and looks great. A step back in time. On the other hand it's small, cramped and darn uncomfortable to sit on the tiny seats. I think it is what it is. You can sit there in uncomfortable seats and take in all of the charm of this beautiful building read more

This is one of the best theatres in Dublin and the only theatre where you'll get the big box-office musicals. It has two great bars which do an excellent pre-order service for during the interval. Order your drinks, pay and it'll all be waiting for you on the table number you're given. Genius! And the best thing is, the staff are so efficient, it always works. The traditional ice cream sellers also give the place a welcome traditional feel. It's worth knowing, however, that if you want a box, you have to pay for all the seats, no matter how many people are going. Although the boxes are lovely, they're cramped; especially the three person ones. Don't take your granny or anyone with arthritis - they'll be in agony within minutes. I learned the hard way, buying box tickets for an arthritic friend as a birthday surprise, thinking it would be more comfortable. I couldn't have been more wrong. We'd have been better squished in the stalls. Only we wouldnt have looked so damned cool. read more

If you want a guilt free, fun filled night out, you won't go far wrong with a visit to The Rat Pack show in the Gaeity. Stephen Triffitt, Mark Adams and George Long are superb in their respective roles of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr performing at the height of their powers, from the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas. This is a true case of 'suspense of belief' as the three leads, ably assisted by the Sands' Orchestra and the Burelli Sisters. Unfortunately, the show ends tonight read more

The production of Riverdance itself was fantastic. So many props to the dancers and choreographers and musicians. Absolutely fab. However. Never in my life have I attended a theatre that did not have a not photography/video rule (or enforced such an unspoken rule of theatre etiquette so poorly). During the greeting, the production manager actually said not to take too many photos...which implied photos WERE allowed. So? People were filming ON iPADS throughout the entire performance!!! Thankfully one knowledgeable usher allowed me to change my seat (twice) two avoid the wannabe Spielbergs sitting directly in front of me but I was continually distracted by flashing lights scattered about. Poor form, Gaiety. Poor form. read more

The Gaiety Theatre or the Grand Old Lady as she is called first opened in 1871 and is Dublin's longest established theatre in continuous production. Many greats have graced the stage here from Pavarotti to Julie Andrews and to my favourites Twink and Dustin in the Christmas Panto. Of all the Pantos in town The Gaiety is the best, the most traditional and most romantic and old school and gives the best theatrical experience. read more

Having been here for the Panto's for the last 14 years, with a social group, I have to say I do like it's layout. For our social group, who might not be as able-bodied or thinking as others, the location and layout, along with the great panto's, works perfectly. However, considering I have been here that many years, I had never been here on my own (or with a small group) but that all changed. I had the opportunity to go and see Improbable Frequency the other week and got to see the Theatre as a patron and I must say it actually is a very nice place, the staff were helpful (though I already knew this from the Panto group). Is the production, which makes your visit better, down to the venue or the company producing? If it's down to the venue, then this definitely a venue worth watching plays in. Going back to groups & families. Seeing how the staff deal with our group, and families around us, I would give them 5 stars. They are very helpful and informative. read more

The Gaiety is in the unusual position of being used as a nightclub as well. Many a time I queued to get in here, paying about a tenner for the luxury of being able to drink until around 4am! It's a great venue as a club I must say - it's nice and spacious with a variety of areas to hang out in, depending on what you're in the mood for. As a theatre it's a great spot as well. I went to see the musical Joseph here some time ago and we had seats near the front and the view, sound and entire production was really, really good. It was fairly comfy too - I didn't feel too cramped even though the show was quite long. read more

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Just saw The Field in a restricted view seat and it was a lovely night out. The theatre is beautiful inside and full of charm. I love that you can eat popcorn while watching a play! I sat in the middle bit and there was a pole that blocked my view of the stage but not significantly. I was still able to get lost in the drama and my ticket was a good price! read more

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The Gaiety has really lost its way over the years. It it typical of the place, as my drama teacher used to say, that people go to the theatre to get dressed in their Sunday best and eat chocolates. Nothing inherently wrong with that, but I go to the theatre to take an active interest. Never thought I'd use Kurt Cobain's line "Here we are now, entertain us" about somewhere so old-school. The decor and layout is of course beautiful, but you are not stepping back in time and feeling like you are in a prohibition era speakeasy. Rather, there is a mood of being trapped in a dated and rather tired and rusty place, reflected in the shows they put on. I know I am not their targeted demographic, having little interest in Riverdance (oh jesus), panto (not a kid any more and don't have any yet to bring) or tribute acts of legends long departed. But even the straight plays they have are pretty woeful. I had to review a teeth-clenchingly bad Agatha Chrisie murder mystery one (you could see whodunnit from the start) by an English company on tour, and myself and I friend got free tickets to a "biopic" of Houdini that was so badly written I was scarlet for them, and had actors who were previously on TV and films but was evident they had little to no stage experience. Plays I did like were during a run of Dear Frankie (jaysus, there were some coffin dodgers present) and a brilliantly sinister production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane. As others say, the seats have little leg room and you often strain to see the stage. It may be an iconic venue but it really needs to reboot itself somewhat. It is where I first started sulkily reviewing theatre at the age of ten though. Seeing a panto production for the umpteenth time, I looked at it, bored, and thought "I could do better than that" read more

Went to go see Riverdance. The theater is really nice with comfy seats and is much bigger than I thought.

We were lucky to be in Dublin the same week as the RiverDance was in town. WOW it was soo wonderful! I have dreamed of this for years and never in my dreams would i have thought I would see this performance in Dublin. What a great experience. The dancers were amazing and truly a performance i would highly recommend to anyone that has the chance!!! We bought tickets the morning of via the box office and glad we did! Our seats were very close and no extra fees via Ticketmaster. $60 Euros what a great deal! Such a quaint Theater and our only complaint would be the a/c. It was quite warm during the performance but overall Thank you for the memory of a lifetime. read more

I love this theatre! It's a great location, in the heart of Dublin. It's small and intimate so as far as I could see not a bad seat in the house. I love the huge chandelier above the audience and the plush red velvet seats. read more

I attended the opening night of Riverdance. By far, the best show I've ever seen! The performers were so talented! The choreography was amazing! Great value for the price! read more

Great experience, really didn't appreciate Riverdance until I saw it live. Pretty cool that I got to see it in the venue where it all started. read more

The Gaiety is probably the best place in Dublin to go to a play or musical. It's exactly what a proper theatre should look like, all red velvet and gold lamé. The shows on there vary exceedingly, but the highlight of every year is the Christmas panto. I don't care how old or mature you are, if you don't like a good panto, then I don't want to know you. Audience participation? The possibility of catching a packet of sweets? Innuendo thrown in just for the auld ones? You just can't beat it. Add in some of the R&R's musical productions, to which I am addicted, a bit of Riverdance and an assortment of concerts and I'm a happy woman. Tickets vary in prices, though check and see if they've got any of the €10 left - restricted view, but so cheap (and let's face it, you can always hop into the better, but unoccupied, seats once the show starts...!) Personally wouldn't touch the nightclub with a 10-foot barge poll, but that's because I don't believe anywhere is worth a €15 cover charge. I'll pay that to go to a show instead thanks very much. read more

We've been there to see Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. It was a lovely experience; I think Gaiety is one of all the Dublin theatres which really looks like one of those beautiful old-fashioned opera theatres. I definitely want to go there again. read more

This is a very trendy club which has three different bars with a range of different types of music from rock, pop, jazz, hip-hop. You name it and they'll play it here. I had a godo experience here as I met my boyfriend of 4 years so it will always have a special place in my heart (sigh!). It's open till late so you can dance the night away or even better grab a partner and dance the night away! read more

I really like the Gaiety Theatre, it is a very old fashioned theatre and they have kept it like that to a amazing standard. The shows are very good and reasonably priced. They serve snacks at halftime which is really good! read more