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🎭NOW ON: LOVESONG 🩷🥀👩❤️👨 Supported by @artscouncil_ie CHY 11638 📍Dublin City
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We join people everywhere in paying tribute to an incredible artistic and creative force. Ní bheidh a leithéad arís ann. RIP Sinéad O'Connor.
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After 18 long months, we are delighted to say that the theatre is now open! 🎟️🎭
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Gate Theatre is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great Tom Hickey. An immense talent who will be hugely missed.
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🖤 A tribute to Sinéad O’Connor after tonight’s performance.
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It is with great regret that we announce today that the Gate will not be in a position to reopen until 2021. It is our hope that we will return to bringing theatre to our audiences in 2021 with renewed energy, imagination and commitment.
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Oscar-nominated Irish actress Ruth Negga is a Hamlet for our time. Directed by the acclaimed Yaël Farber, Shakespeare's tale of love, revenge, madness and murder, arrives at the Gate on September 21st. Tickets released at 1.30pm - #GateHamet #TheOutsider
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The Visiting Hour by Frank McGuinness is our first online production as part of #GateAtHome!. This world premiere starring Stephen Rea & Judith Roddy, and directed by Caitríona McLaughlin will be streamed from 22nd-24th April at 7.30pm! . Book tickets now!
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NEWS: The Gate Theatre is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Leadership Team. Róisín McBrinn has been appointed the Gate’s new Artistic Director and Colm O’Callaghan will be the theatre’s new Executive Director.
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Everyone at the Gate is truly shocked and saddened to learn of Karl Shiels' passing at the age of 47. His last performance on the Gate stage was in the 2016 production of 'Juno and the Paycock' by Sean O'Casey. Karl was a magnificent actor and friend and he will be missed.
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Without any further ado, It's pleasure to share our full 2017/18 programme with you. #GateLaunch
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On this day in 1998, Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by Robin Lefevre, opened on the Gate stage. Pictured are Oscar winner Frances McDormand as Blanche DuBois and Donna Dent as Stella Kowalski.
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Endgame by Samuel Beckett will be streaming worldwide from March 24-26th! .Directed by Danya Taymor, and starring Frankie Boyle, Sean McGinley, Gina Moxley, and Robert Sheehan. Learn more and book your tickets now at 🎟️🕶️#GateEndgame
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On this #Pride Saturday, we celebrate the many talented LGBTQ+ artists who have worked at the Gate Theatre since 1928. We remember especially the Gate's founders, Micheál Mac Liammóir and his partner Hilton Edwards, who left an indelible mark on Irish cultural life. #DublinPride
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The Gate Theatre and @SydneyTheatreCo present the Irish Premiere of Thomas Bernhard’s classic THE PRESIDENT starring OLWEN FOUÉRÉ and HUGO WEAVING. 📅 From Friday 2nd February.🎟️Tickets from €15 on sale now.🔗 #ThePresident #SydneyTheatreCo
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New posters up outside our theatre today! . We hope to be back with you very soon but until then stay warm, stay safe, and #GreatTheatreWillPrevail 🎭. #IrishTheatre #DublinTheatre
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Huge congratulations to our old friend, Paul Mescal on his Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role! 🥳🥂.#PaulMescal #TheGreatGatsbyGateTheatre
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Our cast and crew were delighted to welcome @PresidentIRL to the Gate for our opening night performance of #OnceBeforeIGo. 📷 Ailbhe O'Donnell @AilbheODonnell
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We were really heartened and encouraged by all the lovely messages we received in light of our announcement last week. Thank you to all our friends, colleagues, and supporters who wished us well. We cannot wait to welcome you all back to the Gate Theatre in 2021!.
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Huge congratulations to Ruth Negga who has just been appointed as an Irish Cultural Ambassador! . With such an amazing talent, there's none more suited to the role!. Here's a quick look back at Ruth starring in the sold-out run of Hamlet at the Gate late last year.
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Irish actor Pat Laffan has passed away. Over the years, Pat was an incredible force in the Irish theatre community and was no stranger to the Gate throughout his prolific career as an actor and director. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
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Happy birthday to us! On this day 90 years ago, our founders Micheál MacLiammóir and Hilton Edwards staged the first Dublin Gate Theatre Studio production. To celebrate, we'll be digging into our archives all month! Follow along with hashtag #Gate90
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We are thrilled to welcome Selina Cartmell as the new Director of the Gate Theatre. For more information, visit:
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We are saddened to learn of the loss of Brian Friel. He will be remembered with love & respect from all at the Gate. http://t.co/2aD8GMckBC.
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After 34 years at the Gate, today we bid a fond farewell to our Production Manager, the great Jim McConnell. Jim has left an indelible mark on the theatre and he will be hugely missed by his colleagues and friends. Thanks for everything, Jim - all the best for what comes next!
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Congratulations to the legendary Owen Roe who has won Best Actor at the Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards for his role in The Steward of Christendom, directed by Louise Lowe. #ITITA
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Today we bid a fond farewell to the brilliant @cartmell_selina as her time as CEO/Artistic Director of the Gate Theatre comes to an end. We salute her incredible, creative and inspiring body of work over the past five years and wish her every success. Thank you, Selina!
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Today's the day! 🎭🥳. We are so excited to share this world premiere from Frank McGuinness, directed by Caitríona McLaughlin, and starring Stephen Rea and Judith Roddy!. The Visiting Hour streams worldwide 🌍 from tonight at 7.30 pm! . #GateAtHome #TheVisitingHour
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What is The Visiting Hour about? . Judith Roddy and Stephen Rea talk about this world premiere from Frank McGuinness which streams worldwide from 22-24 April. Book your tickets now #GateAtHome
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PAST, PRESENT, AND YET TO COME. We are thrilled to announce the cast and creatives for A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in a new version by Jack Thorne. This stunning reimagining of a Christmas classic will be directed by Selina Cartmell and previews from 15 November 2019.
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"We always find something, eh Didi, to give us the impression we exist?"."Yes, yes, we're magicians". Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot turns 66 today! It was first performed in Théâtre de Babylone in Paris and made its Irish debut on the Gate stage in 1956.
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Be sure to keep an eye on our social media channels tomorrow morning! We might just have a surprise in store! 👀👀🎭.
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of John Hurt. He will be remembered always with love & respect by all at the Gate. Rest in Peace
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Just Announced!.Our production of HAMLET, featuring Academy Award Nominee #RuthNegga alongside an incredible Irish ensemble is headed stateside early next year. Directed by @yfarber. See you in New York.
Thrilled to share highlights of our 40th anniversary season: @schaubuehne's HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, By @edouard_louis & Directed by Thomas Ostermeier; @fydanielkitson’s KEEP, @GateTheatreDub's HAMLET, featuring Academy Award Nominee Ruth Negga, Directed by Yaël Farber.
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Looking forward to welcoming a full audience back to the Gate for the first time since 2020! #GateEndgame
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Warmest congratulations to @mescal_paul on his #BAFTATV win tonight for #NormalPeople - such brilliant news! Paul played the iconic Jay Gatsby in our 2017 production of The Great Gatsby.
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We were delighted and very honoured to welcome #FunHome composer Jeanine Tesori and writer Lisa Kron to the Gate Theatre for this evening's performance. We're all flying up so high!
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We stand in solidarity with all our amazing colleagues and friends in the live arts industry. This isn't just a job #ThisIsWhoWeAre
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Your first look at #Hamlet by #WilliamShakespeare opening on 21 Sept and officially launching this year’s @DubTheatreFest on 27 Sept. Demand for tickets is already high; reserve in advance on Image by @thevoidofchris
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Everyone here at the Gate was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our friend and colleague Stephen Swift. Stephen was a much loved figure here at the Gate and will be dearly missed. Our sincere condolences to his family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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Our world premiere of The Snapper is taking shape! . Director @RoisinMcBrinn will be joined by @SimonDelaneyEsq as Jimmy Sr, @HildaFayActor as Veronica, @_kategilmore as Jackie, @Sighmo2 as George Burgess, and @Amilia_Stewart as Mary. Keep your ears open, more news to follow!
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Introducing the cast of our new production of Endgame by Samuel Beckett. Endgame will be directed by Danya Taymor, and runs from Feburary 11th. Starring @frankieboyle Seán McGinley, @ginamoxley and @RobMSheehan Tickets available now from €15 at 🎟️
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We're delighted to welcome Selina Cartmell as our new Artistic Director. We look forward to working with Selina
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Just one week to go until rehearsals begin for Endgame by Samuel Beckett. Directed by Danya Taymor and starring Frankie Boyle, Seán McGinley, Gina Moxley, & Robert Sheehan, previews begin the 11th of February. Tickets are selling fast! Book now at
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ENDGAME by Samuel Beckett opens February 16th, with previews from February 11th. 🕶️🐶.We are delighted to reveal our poster for #GateEndgame with image by Rich Gilligan. Book your tickets now at
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Today the Gate says farewell & a huge thank you to its Director of 33 Years, Michael Colgan.He has been incredible & will be greatly missed.
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Delighted to announce and welcome the cast of ‘The Little Foxes’ to the studio next week as they kick off rehearsals: Cathy Belton, Blake Berris, Declan Conlon, Brian Doherty, Liadán Dunlea, Desmond Eastwood, Elizabeth McGovern, Simon O'Gorman, David Fawaz, and Aicha Kossoko.
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We're awestruck at our theatre's beautiful Jazz-Age make-over! Our immersive Great Gatsby is taking shape. We can hardly wait to share it!
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Congratulations to Paul Mescal on his Olivier for Best Actor for @streetcarplay! His acceptance speech included a tribute to the brilliant Loughlin Deegan and the @TheLirAcademy team. #olivierawards.
The Olivier Award for Best Actor goes to @Mescal_Paul for @StreetcarPlay at the @AlmeidaTheatre. #OlivierAwards
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We are so pleased that @thelynchky is joining the team at the Gate Theatre in Dublin in the role of Executive Producer. We are all thrilled to have Sarah’s significant producing experience at the Gate after her many years producing shows with @DruidTheatre and @AbbeyTheatre.
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Judith Roddy talks about the first time she worked with Frank McGuinness! . The world premiere of The Visiting Hour starring Judith Roddy and Stephen Rea, and directed by Caitríona McLaughlin is streaming worldwide from 22-24 April. 🎟️ #GateAtHome
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“The Gate’s firmly ajar. We want to make sure that we become the type of civic space that a theatre should be.” . 🌟 See what the Gate Theatre has in store for 2023: . #GateTheatre #GateTheatreDublin #IrishTheatre #ArtsIreland #SupportingTheArts
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That’s FUN HOME closed! 🩷🩷🩷. Congratulations to the company on an unforgettable run here at the Gate Theatre. 🏡⚰️👩❤️💋👩🏳️🌈👨👧🚛⭐️. #FunHomeDublin #FunHomeMusical #FunHome
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It’s our final day in Ballybeg 💔. A huge thank you to the entire company for their incredible commitment to this show! So much love and care has gone into this entire run and we’re so proud of it 💚. #DancingAtLughnasa
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The Gate Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Conway to the position of New Work Manager. 🙌. More info:
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Gate Theatre mourns the loss of the legendary Stephen Sondheim, who leaves an indelible and incomparable theatrical legacy. The Gate was proud to stage two of his works in recent times: Sweeney Todd in 2007 and Assassins in 2018, both directed by Selina Cartmell. #stephensondheim
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Recorded live in Dublin’s Gate Theatre, Endgame by Samuel Beckett will be broadcast worldwide across three nights, from March 24 – 26 2022. Book your tickets online now at 🎟️🕶️
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Introducing The Gate Creative Studio: a new space and way of working where artists can create, develop and pilot new and ambitious work. This is also where the Gate Associate Artists and commissioned artists will develop their work throughout the year.
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Here we go! Dancing at Lughnasa rehearsals are in full swing this week 💚☀️
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Very excited to hear the news that Ruth Negga will be playing another exciting Shakespeare role, as Lady Macbeth on Broadway, after her showstopping performance as Hamlet.
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The Gate Theatre proudly presents the Irish Premiere of Pam Gems’s PIAF, directed by Des Kennedy and starring the incomparable Camille O’Sullivan. PIAF opens on Wednesday, Dec 7th with previews from Friday, Dec 2nd. Tickets from €15 are now on sale from
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That's a wrap on #TheVisitingHour! . We would like to thank everyone who joined us for the first ever #GateAtHome production and a massive thank you to our wonderful cast and crew who made it all possible! . We hope you have a lovely evening!
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Just some of the immensely talented individuals that will be making our 2017/18 Outsider programme a reality. #GateLaunch
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And keep an eye out too for the fantastic @Frafee as Romeo #RomeoandJuliet.On Sale now http://t.co/2PjMaOnwte
http://t.co/Ud5KzggaJD.
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The Gate presents a new production of Endgame by Samuel Beckett, directed by Danya Taymor, from February 11th 2022. Starring Frankie Boyle, Seán McGinley, Gina Moxley, and Robert Sheehan. Tickets from €15. 🎟️. Book now at
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We’re open! #TheLovedOnesByEricaMurray 💙. 📸: Róisín McBrinn (Gate Theatre Artistic Director/Co-CEO), Erica Murray (Writer, The Loved Ones) & Colm O’Callaghan (Gate Theatre Executive Director/Co-CEO)
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A huge thank you to our audience who braved the weather to attend opening night! We have been thrilled with our audience reaction and we are excited to welcome back full capacity audiences to the Gate!🎭.#GateEndgame runs until March 26th. tickets on sale now!🎟️
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May you "honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." . We can't believe that it's the final show of #GateCarol! . A huge Gate Theatre thank you to all the cast, creatives, crew, and audience members who made this sold-out run so magical! ✨. 'Til next time!
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A wonderful reaction to tonight's opening night and world premiere of #TheVisitingHour. A huge thank you to everyone who watched. Tickets are still on sale for tomorrow night and Saturday night. Book here: #GateAtHome
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PETER PAN CAST ANNOUNCEMENT 🧚♀️🏴☠️✨🐊🍂🐕🦺. In honour of the first day of rehearsals, it's with great excitement we reveal to you the cast of PETER PAN!. PETER PAN at the Gate Theatre from 4th November.Book your tickets: #PeterPanDublin
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The roaring twenties are back! One of The Great Gatsby's most iconic images, the eyes of Dr.Eckleburg, have arrived at the Gate!
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Today marks the birthday of Gate co-founder, Micheál Mac Liammóir. Born on this day in 1899, he is pictured here performing his one man show, The Importance of Being Oscar.
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What a fantastic appointment! 👏👏👏.
Announcement 📢. We are delighted to welcome @EmmaDabiri onto our board. Emma is a great addition to the Hugh Lane Gallery team 🏛️
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As final tributes are paid today to the great Tom Hickey, we pause to remember some of his most memorable Gate performances. Casimir in Brian Friel’s ‘Aristocrats’, May 1991.
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There’s a lot happening inside the studio. Have a look at a few images taken at rehearsal for the upcoming production of #Hamlet. Learn more and book tickets on #GateHamlet
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Endgame by Samuel Beckett and directed by Danya Taymor will be streaming worldwide March 24-26th, starring Frankie Boyle, Sean McGinley, Gina Moxley, and Robert Sheehan. Tickets on sale now from €20 at 🕶️ 🎟️
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Happy Pride from the Gate Theatre! 🏳🌈🥳. Pictured here are the Gate Theatre's founders Hilton Edwards and Michaél Mac Liammóir.
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Welcome to the FUN HOME! 🗝🏳🌈⚰👭✏💔. ⚡ADULT CAST LIST⚡. Killian Donnelly: Bruce Bechdel. Frances McNamee: Alison. Orla Scally: Medium Alison. Nichola MacEvilly: Helen Bechdel. Jade Kennedy: Joan. Riain Cash: Roy / Mark / Pete / Bobby Jeremy.
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CANCELLED: Peter Pan 23rd November. Please do not contact the Box Office, our team are currently in the process of getting in touch with ticket holders via phone to let them know. We will then follow up tomorrow to transfer your booking. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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The Gate is very excited to announce THREE World Premieres today! 🚨 NOW BOOKING 🚨ONCE BEFORE I GO by @McMahonPhilly opens at the Gate on October 1st; previews from September 24th. More details and booking here: . 📸© Sean Gilmartin/Irish Queer Archive
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We are delighted to announce that there will be a Sign Language Interpreted Performance of The Great Gatsby!.The performance will take place on Thursday 24 January at 7.30 pm. Book your tickets by emailing boxoffice@gate-theatre.ie. See you then, old sport.
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Our wonderful Fun Home director and Gate Theatre Artistic Director @RoisinMcBrinn and our Executive Director @colmocallaghan at the opening night of #FunHome 🩷🩷🩷
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Our (virtual) house is now open! . We are delighted to welcome you to the final performance of #TheVisitingHour by Frank McGuinness, directed by Caitríona McLaughlin, and starring Stephen Rea and Judith Roddy. We hope you enjoy the show!. #GateAtHome
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On another hugely frustrating day for the arts and entertainment sectors, we continue to stand with all those productions, venues and companies impacted by the latest regulations. Great art and great artists will prevail. #SavetheArts
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We've been working away behind the scenes to create a fascinating short series about the early years of the Gate Theatre. Written and presented by @Ruud_v_d_B, a Gate Theatre scholar and academic, this 5-part mini-series will kick off this Wednesday so watch this space!
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Wishing all the best to Rachel Poirier, Michael Keegan-Dolan and the entire crew of HOW TO BE A DANCER IN SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND EASY LESSONS ahead of their final performance this evening. Toi, toi, toi!
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🎉SEASON 3 #POWERandFREEDOM 🎉. ✨Medea by Kate Mulvany and Anne-Louise Sarks. Original concept by Anne-Louise Sarks after Euripides.✨ Our New Girl by Nancy Harris.✨ The Little Foxes by Lillian Hellman.✨The Shadow of a Gunman by Seán O'Casey . Book 🎟️
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Our final performance of Hamlet is about to take the stage and all that's left to do is say a heartfelt thank you to the cast, creatives, crew and audiences. This remarkable production wouldn't have been what it was without each and every one of you. #GateHamlet
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Looking forward to welcoming back in audiences for our 2:00pm matinee and 7:30pm evening performance of PETER PAN today 🧚💚🏴☠️🐊🕰️.
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Reviews for Hamlet are in and the critics have had their say. Congratulations to our incredible team of cast, crew, creatives and staff on another successful and beautiful Gate Theatre production. Photographs by Ros Kavanagh. #GateHamlet #DTF18
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CANCELLED: 7:30pm performance of Peter Pan 24th November & an update from the Gate Theatre. Please do not contact the Box Office, our team are currently in the process of getting in touch with ticket holders. We will then follow up on Monday to transfer your booking.
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Dinner & a show anyone?! We've put together a brilliant August break for two with our friends @Cassidys_Hotel. Enjoy dinner at @restaurant_six, pop across the road to the Gate for The Snapper & then back to Cassidy’s for a relaxing overnight stay. RT with #GateSnapper to enter.
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"Ruth Negga, is slated to play a female Hamlet in a new production of the Shakespeare play at the Gate Theatre later this year. Ruth Negga + Hamlet = me scrambling to get as many tickets as I could." . Thanks to the great @oneilllo for her kind words in @irishexaminer.
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We are delighted to reveal the fabulous poster for our upcoming World Premiere of Phillip McMahon's ONCE BEFORE I GO. The show, which focuses on a group of three close queer Irish friends across four decades, opens at the Gate on Oct 1st, with low-price previews from Sept 24th.
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🏠✨🙌 FUN HOME the Musical: EXTENDED 🏠✨🙌. Due to popular demand, extra dates have been added!. See FUN HOME the Musical at the Gate Theatre until Friday, 1st September. Tickets from €25:
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The wait is over. Hamlet opens tonight! Response to our previews has been absolutely phenomenal. Major thanks to the unbelievable cast, crew and creatives that made this show a reality. We can't wait to share this very special production. #DTF18 #GateHamlet.
And here we are on our opening night of Hamlet @GateTheatreDub. 'The play's the thing'. So proud of this production and our amazing ensemble of actors and creatives. Thank you. 'The readiness is all.' @DubTheatreFest
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Thank you to the wonderful @tonie_walsh, whose knowledge and generosity helped to shape #OnceBeforeIGo
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The Gate Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of @jomangan to its Board. Jo is currently the Artistic Director/CEO of The Performance Corporation and is former Director of Carlow Arts Festival, an Arts Council-funded multi-disciplinary festival.
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