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Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre

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Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre

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Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre
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#1 of 45 things to do in Tralee
Theatres
09:00 - 20:30
Monday
09:00 - 20:30
Tuesday
09:00 - 20:30
Wednesday
09:00 - 20:30
Thursday
09:00 - 20:30
Friday
09:00 - 20:30
Saturday
09:00 - 20:30
Sunday
09:00 - 20:30
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Celebrating over 50 years of performances, Siamsa Tire is Home of the National Folk Theatre - Ireland's premier cultural experience. Visitors can enjoy a celebration of Irish Culture through the traditional arts - Irish Music, Song and Dance by Ireland's leading traditional performers. There are five different productions to choose from throughout the Festival of Folk which runs from May to September every year. The National Folk Theatre and its Training Academy were established to preserve and develop the Irish arts and share them with international audiences. Siamsa Tire is one of Ireland's busiest theatres and arts centre and is located in an iconic ring fort style building in Tralee town park on the Kerry coastline. The venue provides a varied and rich theatre and arts programme year-round and has a fully licenced theatre bar. The Siamsa Tire galleries host a National Folk Theatre Exhibition every summer and exhibitions by Irish artists throughout the rest of the year.
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Tiana Ward
Tralee, Ireland806 contributions
Great place to watch a show 😁
Nov 2019 • Family
I’ve been to see “Big Maggie” a show by a school “Mercy Mounthawk” and it was brilliant I’ve also been to see a road tour circus 🎪 Siamsa Tire is expensive but worth the trip if the show is good 👍🏻 Recommend everyone visit ‼️
Written 10 July 2020
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Margrette
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Ms
Feb 2020 • Couples
Went to the legends of american country show on 23 feb. Before the show started people were asked to switch off their phones. This was not enforced by the management or staff.We were seated near people who had their phones on constantly.The flash was a distraction all night. Can people not turn off their phones for a few hours and enjoy a show,and not ruin it for every one else.Management should follow through and insist phones are switched off.
Written 25 February 2020
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Laney Van
7 contributions
Panto
Feb 2020 • Family
Went along to panto that Castlegregory Amateur Dramatics group put on there. Great show and I love the theatre. It's a lovely size and always a pleasure to go to performances there.
Written 12 February 2020
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carolineq112
Killarney, Ireland100 contributions
Amazing Show
Nov 2019
We watched Circus Siamsa, it was an amazing show, very entertaining. Lovely theatre, friendly and helpful staff.
Written 18 November 2019
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SoroptimistBurl
Burlington, NJ106 contributions
Incrediable Production
Sep 2019
On our visit the play was about the Blasket Islands. Knowing the Blasket Island Story was a help.as the play is in Irish. Our tour guide Patrick told us about the Islands earlier in the day because were were in the area and could see the Islands offshore. He did not know that it was the play they would present that day as the have several different productions. The cast was excellant from the adults to the children. The death and wake seand were very moving. At intermission we had Irish Coffee that was very good. This is well worth the trip.
Written 1 November 2019
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Norman M
Verwood8 contributions
Saturday night show
Sep 2019 • Couples
Tremendous show, loved every minute. Well done to all. Our very first visit to this theatre. Only problem, coffee very expensive at €4
Written 22 September 2019
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taylor663
Cooperstown46 contributions
Globus Optional Tour Siamsa Tire Folk Theatre
Sep 2019
This is an optional tour you do not want to miss. The food, drink and entertainment was fabulous and worth every penny. We did this during our Scenic Ireland Tour with Globus Sept. 2019.
Written 21 September 2019
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Trish M
16 contributions
Fantastic Theatre - amazing shows and gallery
May 2019
I love going to Siamsa Tire - its a professionally run theatre with a broad programme of traditional irish song, dance and drama as well as top notch local dance and musical theatre and then some great visiting shows
Written 3 September 2019
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Steven L
New York City, NY329 contributions
Wonderful
Aug 2019
We experienced a wonderful evening watching "Turas". The musicians were very good and it was fun to watch them have fun playing. The dancers were very good as well. We hope to go back.
Written 2 September 2019
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Seamus48
Hopewell Junction, NY261 contributions
Fabulous show
Aug 2019 • Family
A beautiful theater with comfortable seats and small enough to see the stage from all seats. The lobby is beautiful and there is a snack bar. We saw ANAM with 3 musicians and 4 stellar Irish dancers. The show was terrific and the biographical dances of each dancer were really informative. They were all so talented. If you are in or near Tralee, check the schedule and go. So reasonably priced too.
Written 1 September 2019
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Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre is open:
  • Sun - Sat 09:00 - 20:30
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