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A theatre at Smock Alley stayed in existence until the 1780s and new theatres, such as the Theatre Royal, Queens' Theatre, and The Gaiety Theatre opened during the 19th century. However, the one constant for the next 200 years was that the main action in the history of Irish theatre happened outside Ireland itself, mainly in London.
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built on the foundations of the first Theatre Royal, and incorporating structural material from a later 18th century Theatre Royal. An Taibhdhearc: Galway: 1928: Amharclann Náisiúnta na Gaeilge - National Irish Language Theatre. Theatre of Joy: Dublin: Theatre Royal: Dublin: 1662: Theatre Royal: Waterford: 1785: Current building mostly dates ...
The Abbey Theatre (Irish: Amharclann na Mainistreach), also known as the National Theatre of Ireland (Irish: Amharclann Náisiúnta na hÉireann) is a theatre in Dublin, Ireland. First opening to the public on 27 December 1904, and moved from its original building after a fire in 1951, it has remained active to the present day.
Conor McPherson (born 6 August 1971) is an Irish playwright, screenwriter and director of stage and film. In recognition of his contribution to world theatre, McPherson was awarded an honorary doctorate of literature in June 2013 by University College Dublin.
Patrick Frederick Gallaher (1800 – 1863) was an Irish ventriloquist who was active in Ireland throughout the Victorian era. [1] [2] [3] Gallagher was born in Chapleizod, Dublin in 1800 and was performing in theatres on Grafton Street by 1825. [4] Following his death in 1863, he was buried at Glasnevin Cemetery. [5]
Fred O'Donovan (1930 – 14 May 2010) was an Irish theatre producer and businessman. O'Donovan served as Chairman of the RTÉ Authority between 1981 and 1985. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] He was a co-founder of the Irish Cancer Society with Austin Darragh, an achievement he expressed his fondness for before he died.
The Irish Literary Theatre project lasted until 1901, [3] when it collapsed due to lack of funding. The use of non-Irish actors in these productions was perceived to be a failure, and a new group of Irish players was put together by the Fay brothers,among others. These went on to form the Irish National Theatre Society, which led to the Abbey ...