Watergate Theatre
Watergate Theatre
4.5
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The Watergate Theatre, located on Parliament Street in the heart of Kilkenny, is Kilkenny's civic theatre, having opened its doors in 1993. We have a year round programme of local, national and international theatre, opera, live music, comedy, youth events, workshops and much more. Our 324 seater theatre is complemented by our upstairs gallery and bar space, serving wines, teas, coffees and snacks during show time. Our upstairs gallery space is also used locally for launches and receptions. Still to come in 2015 we're looking forward to welcoming Opera Theatre Company back to Kilkenny with this year's Kilkenny Arts Festival, we'll be joined by a host of country music stars along with Irish artists Declan O'Rourke, Brian Kennedy and more.
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Padraig C
Shannon, Ireland70 contributions
Aug 2019
Enjoyed Ciaran Hinds and company in an excellent production of "The Soldier's Tale" in the magnificantly modernised former cinema. A lovely performance space and so perfectly brought back to its original glory.
Written 19 August 2019
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Eugenecan
Kilkenny, Ireland78 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
Great location for intimate or larger audience. Plenty of nightlife and restaurants in the vicinity and in the center of Kilkenny City.
Written 27 February 2019
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LaineyMcTraveller
24 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
Visited the Watergate Theatre for a brilliant concert. Lovely place. Intimate, immersive setting; really enjoyable to be so close to the music. Great sound. Friendly staff with a genuine welcome. Refreshments are available 10 yards across the road at 2 great pubs; The Pumphouse and John Cleere's. (Lovely food too!) Lots of choice in nearby places to eat. Enjoy!
Written 17 February 2018
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TravelSyl
Europe188 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
First time we've been to an irish concert, tonight with a double pack of Mcevoy & Usher. We'd expected more spontaneous excitement among the audience which simply hadn't occured. Although verybody seemed to be satisfied with the artist performances afterwards. But the narrow seating had killed at least our thrill!
Written 29 March 2017
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Damien
Listowel, Ireland3,925 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Great location
Looks good
V small bar
Too hot when we were there
Small but functional
Worth a visit
Recommended
Looks good
V small bar
Too hot when we were there
Small but functional
Worth a visit
Recommended
Written 14 November 2018
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Michael M
Kilkenny, Ireland26 contributions
Aug 2017
It's a small town theatre without a big program, depends onlocal and travelling companies, a few local productions that can be enjoyable if you know the background to the material. There was a row recently over the corrupt appointment of the theatre director.
Written 9 July 2018
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AnnM06022011
Waterford, Ireland343 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
Friendly staff. Its a small theatre but very nice. Seats are comfortable. Armrests are a bit hard. Lots of nice restaurants close by to have a pre- theatre dinner.
Written 28 January 2018
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KathrynChrisB
Birmingham, UK116 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
Booked and picked up tickets at booking office, which works well. Nice friendly staff, big smiles and very helpful.
We love these old theatres that have been bought back to life, great view of the stage a real cosy feel. Good location for pre Theatre Drink or food, we were given a good recommendation for food at La Rivista. Thanks Watergate
We love these old theatres that have been bought back to life, great view of the stage a real cosy feel. Good location for pre Theatre Drink or food, we were given a good recommendation for food at La Rivista. Thanks Watergate
Written 10 November 2016
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Marisa B
Thief River Falls, MN58 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
We saw a play here - Trial of Countess Markievicz - during the centenary remembrances leading up to Easter 2016. Great venue and good seats. Great value for the price and an easy walk from our Zuni hotel.
Written 26 March 2016
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sparkely
County Offaly, Ireland213 contributions
May 2015 • Business
Saw Rigoletto here last week, a nice theatre in the centre of town, the staff were very helpful, nice little bar area. A great addition to the city.
Written 1 June 2015
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Is there a bar in the theatre
Written 5 March 2023
maryroche123
County Cork, Ireland
Hi just wondering where would be the best seats to buy for a concert please:-):-)
Written 15 November 2017
It makes no difference where you sit in Watergate Theatre Kilkenny. A perfect view is had from all aspects. I have tried all of them myself.
Written 9 September 2018
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