Stage Type
Raised platform
Stage Height
0.4m
Total Stage Area
4.5m wide x 2.5m deep
Grid Height Over Stage
2.5m
Backstage Area
4.5m x 1.5m
Theatre Total Floor Area
10m x 5.75m (semi-sprung, solid wood – no screws or nails)
Ceiling Height in Theatre
3m
Theatre/Performance Space
Flexible: in the round/end on, with a 3-row raked platform (moveable/adjustable)
Seating
Flexible: 70 seating capacity/120 standing
Lighting
Sound
Audio Visual
Loading Access
A view of the theatre’s space from the perspective of the fixed control position.
Access is through the load-in door from Cards Lane (off Townsend Street) into and through the Theatre, along the decked walk-way and to the reception room on the ground floor of the Pearse Street house. Accessible facilities in one of the two audience toilets at the back of the theatre.
The facilities of The Ireland Institute, including the Ionad an Phiarsaigh – The Pearse Centre can be rented for theatrical performances, rehearsals, exhibitions, conferences and meetings.
View the Theatre, Reception and Exhibition spaces
Read about the History of Number 27 Pearse Street
A conference held at Trinity College, Dublin on 21 and 22 April 2006 organised by The Ireland Institute and Dublin University History Society
Talks delivered at the opening of the restored Pearse Family Home as The Ireland Institute
Transcripts of lectures and papers given at events organised by The Ireland Institute
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