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The Abbey Theatre was founded as Ireland’s national theatre, by W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory in 1904 “to bring upon the stage the deeper emotions of Ireland”. Although written more than a hundred years ago, this is still the kernel of what constitutes the artistic imperative for the Abbey Theatre today.

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  1. The Abbey Today

    As Ireland's national theatre the Abbey Theatre produces an annual programme of diverse, engaging, innovative Irish and international theatre and invests in and promotes new Irish writers and artists

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  2. Casting

    The Abbey Theatre is the only theatre in Ireland with a full time in-house Casting Department . Find out about upcoming auditions and what we do.

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