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    Olympia Theatre

    378 Reviews
    #69 of 546 things to do in Dublin
    Theatres, Concerts & Shows
    72 Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
    +353 1 679 3323
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    “Amazing!!!”

    A magical location with all the grace and charm of a Shakespearean theater. My wife and I were... read more

    Reviewed 4 days ago
    bluejay377
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    “Concert at the Olympia theater”

    What a beautiful theater. Staff helpfully great view of the act on stage I would recommend and will... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Debi T
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    Much loved old theatre, highly respected by locals and visitors alike. Always busy, showing a variety of plays, musicals, pantomime, comedy as well as numerous gigs by Irish and International rock and pop artists.

    About Olympia Theatre

    Much loved old theatre, highly respected by locals and visitors alike. Always busy, showing a variety of plays, musicals, pantomime, comedy as well as numerous gigs by Irish and International rock and pop artists.
    4.5
    378 reviews
    • Excellent58%
    • Very good27%
    • Average7%
    • Poor6%
    • Terrible2%
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    72 Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
    South City Centre
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    1 - 10 of 349 reviews

    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Amazing!!!

    A magical location with all the grace and charm of a Shakespearean theater. My wife and I were here to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary by seeing Jason Isbell perform. It is venues like this that can show case his amazing talent so beautifully. The...More

    1  Thank bluejay377
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Concert at the Olympia theater

    What a beautiful theater. Staff helpfully great view of the act on stage I would recommend and will definitely return

    Thank Debi T
    OlympiaTheatre, Front Office Manager at Olympia Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thanks so much for the lovely review Debi! See you again soon hopefully

    Reviewed 10 September 2017
    Once at the Olympia

    This theater is beautiful and kept in excellent condition. We were delighted to find that Once was playing here. We had seen the show before, but it was wonderful to experience it during our visit to Dublin, where it takes place. The show itself was...More

    Thank madmadeleine
    OlympiaTheatre, Front Office Manager at Olympia Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded 11 September 2017

    Thanks for your lovely review madmadeleine, delighted you enjoyed your experience at Once in The Olympia in Dublin! Sorry we weren't able to accommodate letting you walk around different areas of the theatre, our staff members are all allocated to work in specific areas and...More

    Reviewed 10 September 2017 via mobile
    Texas gig

    Nice size theatre for a more intimate gig. There is a good bar area at the back . Texas were fantastic. I found the experience of audience 'sitting' through some songs very weird... it's a gig, let loose an enjoy yourself. Sharlene had to prompt...More

    Thank SuzD2013
    OlympiaTheatre, Front Office Manager at Olympia Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded 11 September 2017

    Thanks for your review SuzD2013, glad you enjoyed Texas at The Olympia!

    Reviewed 7 September 2017 via mobile
    Beautiful Historic Theatre

    The Olympia is a great venue, full of atmosphere and character. It's interior decor is fantastic, so traditional abd classical. Great acoustics and views mean that you get the real theatre experience here. We really enjoyed it. It has a great bar inside that really...More

    Thank Bozeman-Dublin
    OlympiaTheatre, Front Office Manager at Olympia Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded 11 September 2017

    Thanks so much for your review, much appreciated!

    Reviewed 27 August 2017
    Once again is magic.

    Watched Once the musical again and it was even better than a few years ago.Both leads were superb, All the cast were good.The music is superb and I would thoroughly recommend the show to anyone.Only complaint are the idiots who persist in rustling their sweets...More

    Thank PAUL O
    OlympiaTheatre, Front Office Manager at Olympia Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded 29 August 2017

    Thanks for your review Paul, we hope to welcome you again soon!

    Reviewed 24 August 2017
    Once - all Irish Cast

    We were able to see the production of Once at the Olympia Theatre with an all Irish cast. The venue is beautiful and the seats were comfortable. The bar was very convenient and I was thankful for the popcorn sold during intermission. All in all...More

    Thank Debi F
    OlympiaTheatre, Front Office Manager at Olympia Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded 29 August 2017

    Thanks so much for your lovely review Debi, much appreciated! So glad you enjoyed your night at Once in The Olympia Theatre.

    Reviewed 24 August 2017 via mobile
    Amazing

    A fantastic production. Such excellence. Had previously seen the show in Toronto lived up to my expectations. Such energy by all the actors. Would go to see it again loved it. Lovely theatre. Would highly recommend.

    Thank mary e
    OlympiaTheatre, Front Office Manager at Olympia Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded 29 August 2017

    Ah thank you Mary, that's lovely to read. Hopefully you'll be back again someday to visit us

    Reviewed 20 August 2017
    Mediocre

    The heart of Once the movie is the music. You've a man, who is emotional, who is in tune with his emotion and his music carries him. His music is a catharsis for him. This is not felt in the play. It doesn't even matter...More

    Thank aidan2160
    OlympiaTheatre, Front Office Manager at Olympia Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded 22 August 2017

    Hi Aidan, Sorry to hear you weren't happy with the theatre adaptation of Once, we must admit yours is the first review of it's kind we've received since hosting this show over the past 3 summers, as you can see by the countless 5 star...More

    Reviewed 19 August 2017
    "Once"

    Amazing Theatre and show, stunning actors performance. Just a unique Experience. The production was excellent on every level. The theatre is beautifully maintained and the staff friendly and helpful. Worth a visit definitely, a must see in Dublin :)

    Thank Claudia O
    OlympiaTheatre, Front Office Manager at Olympia Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded 22 August 2017

    Ah Claudia you are too kind, really appreciate your lovely review. We hope to welcome you again! Olympia management

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    Hi n1cole23, would depend on the event and the age restriction. Can you please contact us via our email address (can't post links here but easy to Google) and advise what show you are inquiring about, and we can advise... More
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    Response from OlympiaTheatre | Property representative |
    Hi Breda, We've got a whole section on our website dedicated to Recommended Hotels of the theatre, includes descriptions, photos, links, map and our personal recommendation, so make sure you check that out! We're not... More
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