Gate Theatre

The Gate Theatre is a theatre in Cavendish Row housed in an 18th-century building with traditional architectural features and multiple performance spaces. It accommodates around 371 spectators across its venues.

The theatre was founded in 1928 by Hilton Edwards and Micheal MacLiammoir, initially performing at the Peacock Theatre before relocating to Cavendish Row in 1930. This move established it as an independent venue with its own identity.

The theatre staged works from international playwrights, allowing Dublin audiences to experience authors like Ibsen and Strindberg when local stages focused mainly on Irish plays. This programming choice shaped how the city's theatre culture developed.

A wheelchair lift is available at the rear entrance for accessibility. The venue hosts regular evening performances throughout the year, presenting both classical and contemporary productions.

In its early years, actors Orson Welles and James Mason performed here and launched their careers on this stage. These appearances marked it as a place where emerging talent could develop their craft.

Location: Dublin

Inception: 1928

Official opening: 1928

Capacity: 371

Website: http://gatetheatre.ie

GPS coordinates: 53.35306,-6.26222

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03