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Art and Culture

Pavilion Theatre

The Pavilion Theatre is the Municipal Theatre for Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown.

Pavilion Theatre opened its doors to the public in 2000, and each year successfully entertains thousands of people from County Dublin, County Wicklow and from all over Ireland and the world.

The Theatre is the focal point in the modern Pavilion complex, choc full of restaurants, shops, bars and leisure facilities. Adjacent to the boats around our many yacht clubs, Pavilion Theatre is central to the busy hubbub that is Dun Laoghaire Harbour. Funded by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and the Arts Council, Pavilion Theatre is a magnificent facility presenting a hugely exciting and diverse programme of events.

Pavilion Theatre by Night

International theatre, dance, literary events and music, as well as the best of local and national professional and amateur companies, our vibrant programme also includes puppetry, multimedia, clowning and comedy. With Dun Laoghaire Dart Station across the road, car park and bus stops downstairs - why not phone us on (01) 231-2929, get onto the mailing list and feast your senses on the great choice of affordable entertainment at Pavilion Theatre!

Our aim is to be recognised as an outstanding performing arts venue through:

  • *quality varied programming
  • *artistic excellence
  • *outstanding service to all artists
  • *sound governance and financial management
  • *a reputation as a centre of excellence for children's programmes

Pavilion Theatres Artistic Policy

to develop an artistic programme that challenges audiences and provides opportunities for artists to develop their practice, whilst at all times maintaining our:

  • *passion for excellence in everything we do and show
  • *belief that performance matters
  • *respect for all the people we come into contact with, including each other
  • *instinct for fun in what we do and how we do it
Pavilion Theatre by night

Contact

To contact a member of Pavilion Theatre staff please type the "name" of the contact followed by @paviliontheatre.ie

  • Artistic Director-Martin Murphy: Email: martin
  • Administrator-Jim Doyle: Email: jim
  • Program Co-ordinator-Joan Mallon: Email: joan
  • Marketing Manager-David Keegan: Email: david
  • Technical Manager-Matt Verso: Email: matt
  • Box Office Manager-Helen Hutton: Email: helen

Box Office opening hours are:

  • Mon-Sat 10am-6pm (Theatre closed for lunch on Saturdays from 1-2pm)
  • Sun 5-8 (Only on performance evenings)

The Pavilion Theatre has wheelchair spaces for patrons - please advise the Box Office staff when booking your tickets. Wheelchair access to the theatre can be gained via the ramp off Marine Road.

For patrons of the theatre who may have hearing difficulties, it is possible to avail of the induction loop system facility provided by turning your hearing aid to the T position.

Conditions of Sale

  • Management reserve the right to refuse admission and to cancel or make any essential changes to performances.
  • Refunds cannot be made under any circumstances other than when a show has been cancelled.
  • Smoking, photography, and audio or visual recordings are strictly forbidden in the auditorium.
  • Latecomers-admission is not guaranteed although offered where possible.

Booking Charges

  • There is no booking charge on transactions made via the internet via The Pavilion web site
  • There is a €1 booking charge on all telephone bookings.

Car Parking

Car Parking spaces are available in the Pavilion Car Park underneath the theatre.

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