Pavilion Theatre
Pavilion Theatre
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Pavilion Theatre is located in Dún Laoghaire, a picturesque seaside town situated just 13 km south-east of Dublin city centre. A short DART ride from town, you’ll find us in the midst of a bustling social and commercial hub nestled between the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin Bay. Our programme covers a huge range of events with theatre, music, comedy, dance, literary, talks and family shows all well represented. Home to dozens of bars and restaurants to suit any taste, Dún Laoghaire is the perfect setting for a day or evening’s entertainment. Catch a show after a stroll down the pier or relax with a pre-show drink and a harbour view. We offer an assistive listening system and wheelchair access. Pavilion Theatre is supported by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and The Arts Council of Ireland.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Feargal O
1 contribution
Aug 2022
Moving Hearts concert was Brilliant. I used to go every week to see them in the Baggot Inn. Classic sound of Davey Spillane and Keith Donnell on the wild wind instruments. El Maestro Donal Lunny gently conducting a 9 piece band of legendary status.May we see them again and again...
Written 9 August 2022
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We're delighted that you had a great experience seeing Moving Hearts at Pavilion Theatre - please come back soon!
Written 22 August 2022
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Frank O'Connor
Dublin, Ireland182 contributions
Feb 2023
This is my local theatre and I have been many times and had many lovely and inspiring evenings with European baroque groups, Martin Amis, comedians, live radio and films. The place just works - nice seating, good sound and never disappointing. Nicely situated in Dun Laoghaire's seafront and echoing the old Pavilion Gardens building, we are lucky to have such a resource nearby.
Written 8 March 2023
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Thank you so much for the lovely review. We are delighted to have you as a patron and hope to welcome you back to the venue very soon!
Written 4 May 2023
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caoimhe s
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Nov 2023 • Family
My husband brought our little girl to The Specks nursery rhyme concert yesterday & they really enjoyed it. A lovely hour of fun & happiness with her cousin & aunt. The staff & experience at the Pavilion Theater was great. We will sure be returning again. Thank you!
Written 27 November 2023
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Thank you for coming to see The Speks with us, Caoimhe! We're delighted to hear you had a good experience, and we'll see you at another event very soon.
Written 22 January 2024
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John R
Bristol, UK74 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
My wife and I went to see a comedy show. As I have a balance problem, we asked for early access to our booked seats. We also asked to transfer our seats to the other side if the theatre because of neck problems. We'll... the staff could not have been more helpful. They were friendly, approachable, helpful, full of suggestions, and unhurried in trying to get the best for us. One even came to us at the break to enquire if all was well. The theatre itself is well appointed with easy viewing on the centre stage area. Yes, we would highly recommend the place,and we will return
Written 6 March 2023
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We are delighted that you had a positive experience, and that our staff were able to assist you. We want Pavilion Theatre to be accessible to all, and it sounds like we succeeded on this occasion. Hopefully we will see you again very soon.
Written 4 May 2023
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gerry253
Celbridge, Ireland7 contributions
Feb 2022
showband show, red hurley, linda martin, dave lawlor, shaun o dowd, ronan collins, and super band...........all brilliant and a super night in an excellent venue, clean , warm and so tidy, staff a joy, location easy to find and super location, close to all amenities.
look up their web site, if you spot a show u like move fast, can book out very fast.
will have a super experience, like we had.................thank you pavilon...........
look up their web site, if you spot a show u like move fast, can book out very fast.
will have a super experience, like we had.................thank you pavilon...........
Written 25 February 2022
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Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you had a good time at the Showband Show and we hope you'll join us again for another event very soon.
Written 3 March 2022
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jggy2003
Dublin, Ireland9 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
This was an excellent show. It was helped by the fact that I had a front row seat. McGovern is so Beckett as an actor. I had seen him in other Beckett productions and I was looking forward to this. It was not a play, more an adaptation but superbly presented.
The Pavilion is a treasure in Dun Laoghaire
The Pavilion is a treasure in Dun Laoghaire
Written 10 March 2020
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Thank you for coming - we're delighted you enjoyed the production of Watt that ran recently at the theatre. Please come back soon!
Written 11 March 2020
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WicklowBoy
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Aug 2022 • Family
Pleasant and helpful staff. With a good rake on the seating so everyone gets a good view of the stage. But OMG, there is not enough leg room to sit comfortably. My knees were rubbing up against the seat in front of me and my son was getting cramps because he was unable to move. A lovely venue is ruined by shoddy design. How did this get past the planners? I would be very reluctant to return.
Written 4 August 2022
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Thank you for coming to Pavilion Theatre, and your kind words about our staff and great sightlines in the auditorium. I am sorry to hear you had a poor experience with respect to the seats at the venue. We suggest that, where availability allows, patrons requiring additional legroom seek out rows A, H, N, R or S when booking.
Written 22 August 2022
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Karen F
Dublin, Ireland5 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
Amazing performance last night with Shane O'Regan in Private Peaceful, wonderfully written. Totally recommend, a must see!
Written 11 May 2017
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We're so glad you had a fantastic time at Private Peaceful, Karen! Anyone who wants to see it needs to get their skates on - final performance Sat 13 May!
Please come back soon, we've got plenty of high-calibre theatre coming up that we're sure you'll love.
Written 12 May 2017
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Watson75
Dublin16 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
This is a great little theatre. I go every week. I go on Mondays to see a movie. I go other days to see a play or a musical or an opera gala or comedians. I bring the grandchildren to see kids' plays like the Gruffalo. I go to see interviews conducted live on stage with famous people. What I love about this theatre is its intimacy. All the ushers are volunteers. I sit at the back to watch movies and I sit in the front row for plays. The front row is level with the stage and a couple of feet away so I really feel I'm almost in the play. Long may this local theatre prosper. Its a national treasure.
Written 3 October 2016
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IrishFamilyAdventures
County Dublin, Ireland74 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
This venue has fantastic shows for all the family. I've seen great ballet at Christmas, eclectic shows like Lords of Strut, beautiful music from Ladies in Blues and Little Green Cars... and some blasts from the past with Nik Kershaw (brilliant) and Hugh Cornwell (Stranglers). The venue staff on the night are mainly volunteers and are always super helpful. They have a small bar with the best Hagan Daz. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 28 November 2018
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It's fantastic to receive feedback like yours and we're delighted you've enjoyed our programme of events. Keep an eye out for our fabulous Spring 2019 brochure and please visit us again soon!
Written 29 November 2018
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Is it best to sit in the 2nd row or the balcony ? 1 adult and 1 child for the Ryan Tubridy talk. Thank you.
Written 22 March 2017
PavilionTheatreDL
Dublin, Ireland
Hi Olivia, delighted to hear you got sorted with your seats! Given that this is a sit-down interview we would also recommended the second row in this case.
Enjoy the event.
Written 23 March 2017
Muy lindo todo.. Hermoso lugar. Yo estuve en ala mar y te atienden muy bien en especial Vitor que está en la barra de el lobby.. un fenómeno, siempre alegre y dando tragos.. hermoso Brasil!!
Written 7 February 2017
PavilionTheatreDL
Dublin, Ireland
Much as we do love Brazil, we think you might have the wrong theatre! Thanks for dropping a line anyway, Lole.
Written 7 February 2017
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