The Abbey Theatre, also known as the National Theatre of Ireland, in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, first opened its doors to the public on 27 December 1904.
Renowned theatre, founded by WB Yeats, in a contemporary venue, staging new Irish and global plays.
Accessibility
We offer a range of access performances and services for deaf, hard of hearing or visually-impaired visitors and patrons with disabilities.
Abbey Auditorium
The Abbey auditorium is accessed via the foyer with no intervening steps. There are two spaces available for wheelchair users, these are located at either end of row H.
Abbey Bar
The bar upstairs is not wheelchair accessible. There is a coffee bar located on the ground floor in the foyer. Our front of house team can arrange pre-show or interval drinks downstairs on request.
Peacock Auditorium
This is partially accessible for wheelchair users. The auditorium is located at basement level and an elevator is available. The lift (1,000mm wide x 1,400mm deep) is at the top stairs inside the main entrance.
There are two wheelchair accessible spaces with adjacent companion seats situated to the left of the auditorium. These can be accessed via a ramp with an automated door. This measures 785mm when open.
Peacock Café
The Café is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
Toilets
One partially accessible wheelchair toilet is located in the Abbey foyer.
One wheelchair accessible toilet is located in the Peacock foyer, to the left of the exit from the lift.
