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.jpg) Classical-style façade of the venue on Nun's Island Street, Galway | |
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| Address | Nun's Island Street Galway Ireland |
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| Coordinates | 53°16′20″N 9°03′27″W / 53.2723°N 9.0576°W |
| Parking | No |
| Owner | Galway City Council[1] |
| Designation | Protected structure |
| Type | Theatre and arts venue |
| Capacity | 82 (seats)[1] |
| Construction | |
| Built | c. 1840 |
| Renovated | 2004 |
| Tenants | |
| Galway Arts Centre[1] | |
Nun's Island Theatre is an 82-seat performance venue, operated by the Galway Arts Centre,[1] in the Nun's Island area of Galway city in Ireland. It has been used for a variety of events including exhibitions,[2][3] film screenings, workshops, theatre productions and other performances.[1]
History[edit]
The theatre operates from a former Presbyterian meeting house,[4] which was built c. 1840 by architect James Cusack.[5][6] The building, which is a protected structure,[7] was repurposed as a cultural venue in the early 1980s and became the home of the Galway Arts Centre.[1] The building was purchased by Galway City Council in 1986 and renovated in 2004.[1]
The "church house", at the rear of Nun's Island Theatre, was acquired in 2015.[8] In 2021, €170,000 in funding was allocated to develop the church house into an additional "creative space" at the venue.[8] These works are planned to commence during 2024.[1] In 2023, the city council allocated additional funding for conservation and repairs to the theatre.[9]
Use[edit]
Nun's Island Theatre retains several of the architectural features from its time as a church, including high ceilings and large windows. The interior has been modified to suit its current use as a theatre,[citation needed] with seating for over 80 people.[1]
The venue is used for theatrical productions and is available for hire for public and private screenings, conferences, workshops and seminars.[1] It is home to the Galway Youth Theatre and has been used as a venue during the Galway International Arts Festival and the Galway Theatre Festival.[10][11]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Visitor Information". galwayartscentre.ie. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Disquiet Nights: Shadow Songs by Ceara Conway at the Nuns Island Theatre". This is Galway. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "'Identity' Exhibition at Nun's Island Theatre". This is Galway. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "New Galway Arts Centre". RTÉ Archives. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Nun's Island Theatre, Nun's Island Street, Townparks (St. Nicholas' parish), Galway, Galway". buildingsofireland.ie. National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ "Co. Galway, Galway, Nun's Island Street, Presbyterian Church". Dictionary of Irish Architects. Irish Architectural Archive. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ "Record of Protected Structures - RPS7407" (PDF). geo.galwaycity.ie. Galway City Council. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ a b "More than €170,000 secured to develop new 'creative space' at Nuns Island". Galway Advertiser. 29 July 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ Kelly, Briain (28 March 2023). "€100,000 funding for conservation of Nuns Island Theatre". Galway Daily. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Galway International Arts Festival - Venues - Nun's Island Theatre". giaf.ie. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "Galway Theatre Festival programme to launch stellar lineup with major celebration". galwaybeo.ie. 28 March 2024.
In previous editions of the [Galway theatre] festival, locations such as [..] Nuns Island Theatre, Mick Lally Theatre and The Spanish Arch have all previously been used