Focus Theatre, Theatre venue in Dublin, Ireland
Focus Theatre was a small theatre at 6 Pembroke Place in Dublin, opened on 29 September 1967 in a disused factory bought and renovated with capital from Luke Kelly of The Dubliners. It staged over 250 productions, from Doris Lessing's Play With a Tiger on its opening night to new and classic world drama. The building now houses Mutiny Theatre, a 39-seat theatre and screening room.
The theatre was founded in 1967 and grew from an acting school that began in 1963 with a focus on Stanislavski techniques. It became an important venue for Irish and international theatrical productions spanning multiple decades.
During its 45-year run, Focus Theatre presented over 250 productions, combining international dramas with new works by Irish playwrights.
The theatre closed in April 2012 due to funding issues, so there is no performance to attend at 6 Pembroke Place. The former premises now house Mutiny Theatre, a 39-seat theatre and screening room, so check that venue's programme rather than the Focus name. The site lies in central Dublin, reachable on foot or by public transport.
The building at 6 Pembroke Place, a disused factory bought and renovated in 1967, now operates as Mutiny Theatre, a 39-seat theatre and screening room. The site was found by journalist and dramatist Declan Burke-Kennedy, who co-founded Focus with his wife Mary Elizabeth.
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