Gate Theatre in association with 3Olympia presents Brian Friel's moving and heartwarming masterpiece, Dancing At Lughnasa, at 3Olympia Theatre for summer 2025. In the warmth of the Donegal harvest of 1936, the five Mundy sisters, Kate, Maggie, Rose, Agnes and Chris, love, survive, fight, and dance. This unforgettable summer brings the possibility of joy and love to these extraordinary, ordinary women. Brian Friel’s moving and heartwarming masterpiece about family, home and belonging continues to resonate with this acclaimed production, directed by Caroline Byrne.

From the team that brought you ‘Forgotten’, ‘Underneath’ and the Olivier Award-winning ‘Silent’, ‘Before’ is a play with much music, set in Clery’s of Dublin, on the very day this iconic department store shuts – for good. Pontius is inside, trying to choose a gift for his estranged daughter, whom he hasn’t seen for almost 20 years. He will meet her in an hour. This father’s journey is both beautiful and strange, from the isolation of his Midlands home, to the madness of O’Connell Street. Some folk are impossible to buy for… Presented By: Fishamble The New Play

Join us for a special French-themed evening as our Thursday Lates events make a summer return. On Thursday 3 July, we'll be celebrating all things French in our collection with an evening of art, music, theatre and design. Highlights on the evening include: Theatre performance - Olwen Fouéré will present ‘Duet’ in our Shaw Room. Pop-up Concert - Dewi Jones performs Appel Interstellaire by Olivier Messiaen. Tours - free guided tours exploring a selection of works by French artists in the collection, and a special tour of food in French art led by Blanca Valencia and Santi