Our Venues
We have two stages at the Abbey:
The ABBEY stage
The auditorium is fan-shaped with a width of 39 feet at the proscenium and extending to 85 feet at the back. Its depth is 60 feet from the proscenium opening to the back wall of the auditorium. The height of the auditorium can be adjusted for different theatre or concert conditions. Seating capacity is 492 seats and two designated wheelchair spaces.
The open stage – with its forestage mounted on two lifts that descend to form an orchestra pit – can extend forward to a total of 14 feet from the curtain line which provides a sense of intimacy between players and audience.
View our 360 degree tour of the Abbey stage. (Quicktime required)
The PEACOCK stage
The Peacock stage is situated under the Abbey foyer. Seating capacity is 127 and can be used with a traditional seating arrangement or can be formed into a 20 X 20 feet central playing area, surrounded on three sides by seating.
View our 360 degree tour of the Peacock stage. (Quicktime required)
Your Comments & Reviews
7 Comments
by Kate Gates, Marblehead MA, USA
1 May 2010 at 15:19pm
We will be visiting late Aug. 2010. Will there be anything happening at the Abbey?
Thank you in Advance.
by Ann Pyke, Valparaiso, IN USA
22 Apr 2010 at 01:01am
My daughter and I will be ending our visit to Ireland on Saturday, June, 26. I really want her to experience the Abbey Theater as I did on my first and only trip to Ireland 38 years ago. I am either not finding my way around you site or the only thing I see available is the OUTIDERS - which is not quite wwhat I had in mind! Is there something else available then? Thank you.
by Patricia Curtis, California USA
28 Jan 2010 at 05:11am
Will be visiting Ireland next August. Please forward the productions for August.
Thank You!
P. Curtis
by John C. Countryman, Rome, Georgia, USA
12 Jan 2010 at 02:39am
What is the current status of the decision to move the Abbey to a new venue at the Docklands site?
by Kim M. Alexander, Seattle, WA USA
3 Sep 2009 at 04:23am
My wife and I are going to be attending the Rivals on Wednesday September 16th. I am wondering, since we are touring all of Ireland we have opted to pack light, does the Abbey have a dress code we need to be aware of? Thanks.
by Jeanette, Dublin
13 Aug 2009 at 09:06am
You and your students can see The Rivals - it’s very witty and entertaining! You can find out more about the play by clicking on the image for the play from the homepage of this website. Hope that helps.
by svend laursen, Denmark
11 Aug 2009 at 19:32pm
I find it difficult what is on at the Abbey and at the Peacock on September 16 or 17.
Can you help me, please.
I am going to Ireland with a class of students from our high school ( grade 12).
Thank you.
Svend Laursen
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