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Abbey Theatre


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #37 of 345 attractions in Dublin
Traveller Description: This theater hosts some of the most moving and controversial dramatic productions in the city.
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Attraction type: Theatre
Address: 26 Lower Abbey St. Dublin 1
Ireland
Tel: 353-1-456-9569

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5 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
22 Feb 2009

I saw a wonderful production of Romeo and Juliet here on my recent trip to Dublin. Tickets were reasonably priced and it was a great break from a night at the pub. more

4 Mar 2004
7
people found this review helpful

Having waited 30 years to visit The Abbey Theatre, I was very excited to finally achieve my ambition in February 2004, especially as it was the centenary year of the theatre. Unfortunately it turned out to be a disappointing experience. The theatre itself lacked any architectural character and there was no atmosphere in the foyer or auditorium. Sadly the play... more

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5 of 5 stars
Kelowna BC, Canada
11 Jul 2003
9
people found this review helpful

The Abbey Theatre is the national theatre of Ireland. Fiunded in 1904, burned in 1951; reopened in 1966. We had to phone when in Dublin as presentations are not usually posted on the web. Don't miss it. World class actors, sets Very Irish. "Founders sought presentations of Celtic and Irish school of dramatic literature." First state funded theatre of the... more

11 Jul 2003
9
people found this review helpful

I love going to the Abbey Theatre. The actors are first rate and the play by Sean O'Casey was great also. In addition, good tickets are only 25 euros. We ate at a neat little restaurant around the corner from the Abbey called Sherry's, which is casual, reasonably priced and good. more

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Abbey Theatre Address

26 Lower Abbey St., Dublin 1, Ireland
Tel: 353-1-456-9569