I haven't been to the Olympia in a year or so but I spent my adolescence there and I've seen some great acts: Madness, Debbie Harry, Jack L, Billy Connolly. The seats are probably a little uncomfortable if you're sitting down for long as they're donkey's years old but the atmosphere is fantastic and you might be lucky and catch...
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Much loved old theatre, highly respected by locals and visitors alike. Always busy, showing a variety of plays, musicals, pantomime, comedy as well as......
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Much loved old theatre, highly respected by locals and visitors alike. Always busy, showing a variety of plays, musicals, pantomime, comedy as well as numerous gigs by Irish and International rock and pop artists.
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I went to the Ryan Sheridan gig last night in the Olympia. It was my first time setting foot in there so I was really looking forward to it. I sat in the Circle and had a great seat, could see and hear everything and soak up the atmosphere. The gig was fantastic, he raised the roof. Ticket only cost...
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N Fox, Front Office Manager at Olympia Theatre, responded to this review
25 April 2012
Thanks so much for your feedback, delighted you had such a great time in the theatre! Completely agree about Ryan Sheridan, what an incredible musician, and the buzz off the audience was unforgetable... 1,2,3,4 this is for The Dreamer! Hope to see you back soon...
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Dublin, Ireland
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The place has needed work for a long time. Grand for late night trashy gigs.
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N Fox, Front Office Manager at Olympia Theatre, responded to this review
25 April 2012
Very sorry however to hear that you feel the theatre needs work, we constantly upgrade & repaint & recarpet where needed, and are happy with the results. Our maintenance team works full time to ensure that the facilities in our old theatre are kept up to modern standards. For example, over the last year we renovated all the public bathrooms...
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Dublin
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Enjoy going to shows here. Great location in the City Centre.
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N Fox, Front Office Manager at Olympia Theatre, responded to this review
25 April 2012
We're very lucky to be right in the middle of town alright! The original foundations of the theatre were laid in 1878, when Dublin was a much smaller city... See you soon we hope Cath!
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Meath
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Fabulous traditional theater, my favourite venue in Dublin, gives you a close up intimate view of your heros!
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N Fox, Front Office Manager at Olympia Theatre, responded to this review
21 March 2012
Thank you so much for your glowing report! Love from all at The Olympia, come back to us soon...
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Donegal Town, Ireland
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Look some of the best gigs are held here but the history of the venue itsself is amazing from the bar and all the pictures to the fab decor you'll be in for a visual treat, someday I will get up in one of tose balconies :)
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N Fox, Front Office Manager at Olympia Theatre, responded to this review
13 March 2012
Thanks for the comments, brilliant to hear you are a big fan of the theatre!
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Leixlip, Ireland
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Went to see a show with my family and I am very short and I was uncomfortable with the lack of space between the seats and the ones in front of them. Very horrible!
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7 March 2012
Hi Allie, Thank you for your feedback, I can assure you we take customer opinion very seriously. If you have any issues with seating on the night, please do ask a member of staff to get a manager for you to see if there is anything they can do to improve your experience. We hope to welcome you & your...
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dublin
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Went to see Christina Perri. Great atmosphere. Relaxed gig. No pushing and had your own space.
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N Fox, Front Office Manager at Olympia Theatre, responded to this review
7 March 2012
Ah that was a brilliant show alright! Such a great crowd. Delighted you had a good time in the theatre, hope to see you again soon...
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It has an authentic old world atmosphere. The bar at the back of the parterre is also full of atmosphere
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N Fox, Front Office Manager at Olympia Theatre, responded to this review
7 March 2012
Thanks for your feedback! Delighted you think we've kept the spirit of the old time Music Hall alive. Maureen's Bar in the Stalls is a very special place to hang out in alright. Hope to see you again!
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Meath, Ireland
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Great venue for theatre or concert, 1 of my favourite places to see a gig in Dublin!
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N Fox, Manager at Olympia Theatre, responded to this review
1 March 2012
Cheers Lorna, see you again soon we hope!
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