Watergate Theatre

Watergate Theatre is a performing arts centre located in the heart of Kilkenny City, Ireland. It opened on 4 April 1993, inaugurated by President Mary Robinson, following a fundraising initiative led by local theatre lovers. Since then it has become a significant performance hub for the region, staging national, international and world-renowned performances across theatre, music, opera, stand-up, dance, musical theatre and more. The venue also screens films and hosts comedy, young audiences programming, primary school events, live talks and screenings. Its stated purpose is to entertain, foster talent and act as a centre for creative and artistic excellence, enriching lives culturally. The theatre is managed by an executive team including an Executive Director, and is governed by a Board of Directors. It offers friend and supporter membership schemes and publishes seasonal programmes. The Watergate Theatre remains a key cultural institution in Kilkenny, continuing to present a diverse programme of events.

The Watergate Theatre in Kilkenny was opened on 4 April 1993 by President Mary Robinson. Its establishment followed a fundraising initiative led by local theatre lovers who remained at the heart of the Watergate for the coming years. The official opening altered the performing arts scene in Kilkenny, bringing national and international performances to an intimate new venue and providing a significant performance hub for the arts to flourish. Since its opening, the Watergate Theatre has staged national, international and world-renowned performances from theatre to music across all genres, opera, stand-up, dance, musical theatre and much more. The purpose of the Watergate Theatre is to both entertain, foster talent and behave as a centre for creative and artistic excellence for those who access it so that their lives are enriched culturally. This remains at the core of the Watergate ethos.

• 1993

  Watergate Theatre opened on 4 April by President Mary Robinson.

A centre for the arts in the heart of Kilkenny City, providing an intimate venue for national and international performances.

• Theatre performances

• Music concerts

• Film screenings

• Comedy shows

• Dance performances

• Opera

• Musical theatre

• Young audiences programming

• Live talks

1. 1Watergate Theatre - Centre for the arts in Kilkenny | Watergate Theatrewatergatetheatre.com
2. 2History of Watergate Theatre Kilkenny | Watergate Theatrewatergatetheatre.com
3. 3About | Watergate Theatrewatergatetheatre.com
4. 4Our Team | Watergate Theatrewatergatetheatre.com
5. 5Watergate Theatrewikidata.org