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Abbey Theatre

26 Lower Abbey St., Dublin 1, Ireland
353-1-456-9569
Ranked #37 of 222 attractions in Dublin
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Theaters
Description: This theater hosts some of the most moving and controversial dramatic productions in the city.
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

The Abbey Theatre is famous for its productions of plays by Irish authors old and new. My wife and I saw an excellent production of Shaw's Pygmalian. The theater (newer) is not the most atmospheric, but the productions are of excellent quality. Both times I went the production was outstanding. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Alice in funderland must be seen its great . Was there with my wife it's really worth a visit get there quick its closing very soon . More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

Alice in Funderland has just opened in the Abbey Theatre for a six week run. It is a fabulous production with an hilarious story line and some great musical numbers. Very different and very refreshing, way ahead of the hackneyed Lloyd-Webber emanating from London. Best musical I have seen since Les Miserables More

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Dublin, Ireland
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

Have seen a few shows here and although it's a little dated it's fantastic for the productions they put on More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

Great theatre. Superb acting varied plays to suit every taste. easy to reach in city centre More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

Great shows are performed here Have enjoyed a few through the years More

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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Very, very helpful staff. Our check out of our hotel was 11am, our flight was not until 8pm, our show time was 2.30pm but the theatre staff allowed us to leave our suitcase there all day, so were we free to walk around town and visit other attractions without wheeling our bag around with us. We saw an amazing play... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

The Abbey (and the smaller Peacock Theatre) turn out a reasonable programme of dependable productions during the year. During the main tourist season the usual suspects of Wilde, O'Casey and Keane can usually be seen. Booking office open during the day so tickets can be purchased free of any additional charges. Coffee and bar but no food available before/during intervals.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

if you like to see a play by an irish writer the Abbey is the place to go and is set in the heart of Dublin just two minutes walk from O'Connell St More

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Dublin, Ireland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

Seating restricted but some of the plays are brilliant More

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