Gaiety Theatre, Theatre venue on South King Street near St. Stephen's Green, Dublin, Ireland.
The Gaiety Theatre is a theatre building located on South King Street near St. Stephen's Green in Dublin. The structure rises across four floors with multiple seating levels and separate entry points serving different sections of the house.
Architect Charles J. Phipps designed and built the theatre in 1871, completing it remarkably quickly in just 28 weeks. The building was constructed during a period when Dublin's cultural life was expanding and becoming more developed.
The theatre has long served as a stage for Irish and international performers, drawing audiences who come to watch singing, acting, and comedy shows. Today, visitors still gather here to experience live entertainment that reflects both local and global talent.
The building features four floors connected by stone staircases with multiple entry points for navigation. Recent upgrades from the early 2000s improved visitor comfort with air conditioning, new seating, and an expanded orchestra pit for better sightlines.
Bronze handprints of legendary performers are cast into the pavement beneath the theatre's canopy, including opera singer Luciano Pavarotti and Irish comedian Brendan Grace. These marks honor artists whose careers were shaped by performing on this stage.
Location: Dublin
Inception: November 27, 1871
Architects: Charles J. Phipps
Official opening: 1871
Website: http://gaietytheatre.ie
GPS coordinates: 53.34031,-6.26160
Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:31
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