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Dunamaise Arts Centre is the premier arts location in the Midlands and hosts a superb selection of Theatre, Music, Dance, Cinema, Exhibitions and Workshops each season. Located in the centre of Portlaoise town; Dunamaise Arts Centre is a jewel in the crown of Laois; and consists of a 240 seat theatre and cinema, art gallery, cafe and workshop spaces.
The arts centre welcomes a vast breadth of professional and amateur artists and productions to its stage, gallery and screen every year. A few significant memories from its repertoire include performances by Druid Theatre company and The Abbey, a visit from President Michael D. Higgins, a performance by The Chieftains and the receipt of Portlaoise born actor Robert Sheehan’s famous hoodie from RTE’s popular Love Hate series, which is proudly displayed at its Box Office and many more wonderful events.
Box Office Opening Hours
Tuesday to Friday: 10am to 5.30pm for advance bookings.
Saturday: 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm.
And one hour prior to curtain on the evening of a performanceBookings in Person
Call into our Box Office on Church Street Portlaoise. Our Box Office Manager Laura Amy Dunne will be more than happy to help you with your requirements.
Bookings by Telephone
Ring our box office on 057 866 3355
Payment
- Cash
- Laser Cards
- Credit Cards – MasterCard and Visa.
- Cheques – crossed cheques made payable to Dunamaise Arts Centre in €.
Booking Fee
From 1 Jan 2013 a credit card transaction fee of €1 per ticket applies to all online ticket sales.
Media Centre
For interviews with performers, high resolution photographs and further information please contact:
Lorraine O’Callaghan
PR & Marketing Officer
Dunamaise Arts Centre
Tel: 057 866 3355 Ext.220
e-mail: lorraine at dunamaise.ieDiscounts
We offer discounts on various shows to students, the unemployed and Senior Citizens on presentation of appropriate identification.
Group Discounts
Group discounts are available for various shows for group bookings of 10 or more.
Reservations
Provisional bookings can be made and held for 7 days when a show is more than 14 days away.
Disabled Access
The arts centre is fully accessible for people with disabilities including designated seating within the theatre, lift and specially adapted w.c. Please inform Box Office staff upon booking and we will be more than happy to facilitate you.
Car Parking
Parking is available with the ICP Multi-storey car park beside the Odeon Cinema opposite the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Ticket Refunds
Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded once purchased unless the event is cancelled.
Latecomers
Please arrive at the arts centre at least 15 minutes before each performance, as latecomers cannot be admitted until a break in the performance.
Gift Vouchers
The ideal present for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas or as a thank you! Gift vouchers for any amount for the Dunamaise Arts Centre can be purchased from the Box Office and can be used to purchase tickets or artwork from the gallery.
- Church St
Portlaoise