Nuns Island Theatre

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Nun's Island Theatre
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Classical-style façade of the venue on Nun's Island Street, Galway
Nuns Island Theatre
AddressNun's Island Street
Galway
Ireland
Coordinates 53°16′20″N9°03′27″W / 53.2723°N 9.0576°W / 53.2723; -9.0576
ParkingNo
Owner Galway City Council [1]
Designation Protected structure
TypeTheatre and arts venue
Capacity 82 (seats) [2]
Construction
Builtc. 1840
Renovated2004
Tenants
Galway Arts Centre [1]

Nun's Island Theatre is an 82-seat performance venue, operated by the Galway Arts Centre, in the Nun's Island area of Galway city in Ireland.

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History

The theatre operates from a former Presbyterian meeting house, [3] which was built c. 1840 by architect James Cusack. [4] [5] The building, which is a protected structure, [6] 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. [7] In 2021, €170,000 in funding was allocated to develop the church house into an additional "creative space" at the venue. [7] These works are planned to commence during 2024. [1] In 2023, the city council allocated additional funding for conservation and repairs to the theatre. [2]

Use

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 82 people. [2]

The venue is used for theatrical productions, exhibitions, [8] [9] private screenings, and conferences. [1] It is also 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Visitor Information". galwayartscentre.ie. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Kelly, Briain (28 March 2023). "€100,000 funding for conservation of Nuns Island Theatre". Galway Daily. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  3. ↑ "New Galway Arts Centre". RTÉ Archives. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ "Co. Galway, Galway, Nun's Island Street, Presbyterian Church". Dictionary of Irish Architects. Irish Architectural Archive . Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  6. ↑ "Record of Protected Structures - RPS7407" (PDF). geo.galwaycity.ie. Galway City Council. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  7. 1 2 "More than €170,000 secured to develop new 'creative space' at Nuns Island". Galway Advertiser. 29 July 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  8. ↑ "Disquiet Nights: Shadow Songs by Ceara Conway at the Nuns Island Theatre". This is Galway. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  9. ↑ "'Identity' Exhibition at Nun's Island Theatre". This is Galway. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  10. ↑ "Galway International Arts Festival - Venues - Nun's Island Theatre". giaf.ie. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  11. ↑ "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
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