Abbey Theatre, National theatre company in Dublin, Ireland.
The Abbey Theatre operates from a modern building at 26 Lower Abbey Street, featuring two performance spaces for Irish and international productions.
Founded in 1904 by William Butler Yeats and Lady Gregory, the Abbey Theatre became the first state-subsidized theatre in the English-speaking world in 1924.
The theatre maintains a production schedule that combines performances of classical Irish plays with contemporary works from emerging Irish playwrights.
Visitors can purchase tickets through the box office or website, with performances scheduled throughout the year and guided tours available during weekdays.
The theatre sparked riots during the 1907 premiere of The Playboy of the Western World due to its controversial portrayal of Irish rural life.
Location: Dublin
Inception: December 27, 1904
Industry: creative industries
Address: 26 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin
Website: http://abbeytheatre.ie
GPS coordinates: 53.34833,-6.25722
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31
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