Eblana Theatre, Underground theatre at Busáras central station, Dublin, Ireland.
The Eblana Theatre operated in the basement of Busáras with a capacity of 225 seats and no traditional wing space for stage productions.
The theatre opened on September 17, 1959, during the inaugural Dublin Theatre Festival and remained active until its closure in 1995.
Under Phyllis Ryan's leadership, the venue premiered numerous works by Irish playwrights including John B. Keane, Brian Friel, and Hugh Leonard.
Located beneath Dublin's main bus terminal, the theatre space remained largely untouched after its closure, preserving posters and programs from its final performance.
The theatre began as a newsreel cinema before its transformation into a performance space, resulting in an unconventional layout that influenced production choices.
Location: Dublin
Inception: September 17, 1959
Architects: Michael Scott
Official opening: September 17, 1959
GPS coordinates: 53.34970,-6.25222
Latest update: May 8, 2025 11:18
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