About us

Our Vision

The Gate Theatre’s vision is ‘an Open Gate where every person has access to great theatre.’

Under the shared leadership of CEOs, Róisín McBrinn and Colm O’Callaghan, an Open Gate is a civic Gate and will be a key cultural asset to Dublin’s North Inner City. We will generate new audiences and excite current ones, invest in artists of the future, deliver our Gateways community engagement programme and be a supportive home to the best Irish artists and their international collaborators.

As the Gate Theatre approaches its centenary in 2028, we will make its theatre a home to all stories and the Gate’s communities, so that it continues to play a defining role in Irish society.

Our Mission

The Gate Theatre’s mission is to make inspiring theatre that connects, questions and transforms our audiences and communities by:
  1. Producing unforgettable and inspiring theatre
  2. Creating a supportive and sustainable Gate
  3. Driving the growth of a connected and confident Irish theatre at home and abroad
  4. Ensuring long-term financial and operational sustainability

Where it all started

The Gate Theatre was founded in 1928 by Micheál MacLiammóir and Hilton Edwards, and very quickly built a unique reputation as a producing house for introducing international writers and artists to Ireland.

The theatre is housed in a beautiful Georgian building and has a capacity of 371 seats, which makes it attractively intimate for both actors and audiences alike.
Throughout its history the Gate Theatre has garnered an enviable reputation both at home and abroad and has proven itself to be one of Ireland’s most successful theatres, on average producing seven major shows each year.
The Gate Theatre is currently led jointly by its Artistic Director/Co-CEO, Róisín McBrinn, and Executive Director/Co-CEO, Colm O’Callaghan, who joined in the summer of 2022.
Our History
Hilton Edwards and Micheál MacLiammóir

Gate Theatre Staff

Gate Theatre Board Members

  • Sandra Thorpe Chair of the Board
  • Anne-Marie Curran Board member
  • Fiona Gallagher Board member
  • John McDonnell Board member
  • Jo Mangan Board member
  • Conor Roche Board member

The Edwards-MacLiammóir Gate Theatre Trust

  • Myra Garrett Trustee
  • Martin McAleese Trustee
  • Sandra Thorpe Chair of the Board

Executive

  • Róisín McBrinn Artistic Director / Co-CEO
  • Colm O’Callaghan Executive Director / Co-CEO
  • Conor Bustos Assistant to the Directors

Producing & Artistic

  • Lucy Ryan Head of Producing
  • Chloe Ní Mhurchú Producing Associate
  • Thomas Conway New Work Manager
  • Eavan Gribbin Company Stage Manager
  • Mark Jackson Resident Stage Manager
  • Signe Lury Resident Assistant Director

Development and Community Engagement

  • Gemma Nolan Head of Development
  • Dave Fleming Development & Box Office Manager
  • John Taite Community Engagement Manager
  • Betty Duffy Community Engagement Facilitator

HR & Finance

  • Sinead O’Reilly Head of HR
  • Ciara Murphy HR Generalist
  • Orlagh Murphy Head of Finance
  • Lisa Harrington Finance Assistant
  • Daniela Ramos Accounts Assistant

Marketing & Communications

  • Derval Mellett Head of Marketing & Communications
  • Dara O’Donnell Marketing Manager
  • Alison Eaton Marketing Assistant

Production

  • John Crudden Head of Technical & Production
  • Matt McGowan Venue Technician
  • Jack Humphrys Venue Technician
  • Katie McGrath Production & Operations Co-Ordinator
  • James McGlynn Seaver Head of Costume
  • Aoife Eustace Doyle Costume Supervisor
  • Fionnuala Maher Costume Technician (Dressing)

Operations

  • Anna Haslam Senior Operations Manager
  • Vincent Brightling Front of House Manager
  • John Murphy Deputy Front of House Manager
  • Lara Jordan Deputy Front of House Manager
  • Dave Fleming Development & Box Office Manager
  • Faela Stafford Ticketing Supervisor
  • Síofra Brogan Deputy Box Office Manager
  • Sarah Wiley Deputy Box Office Manager
  • Richard Douglas Bar Manager
  • Ellie Henry Deputy Bar Manager
  • Cathy Mortimore Housekeeping
  • Tom Hogben Maintenance

Guest Relations Assistants

  • Abi Cepeda
  • Aleksandra Ruski
  • Lilas Bailey
  • Seán Brady
  • Cathal Brogan
  • Esther Campbell
  • Rebecca Davis
  • Conor McGowan
  • Lauryn McGuinness
  • Cónall Sheerin
  • Aoibhe Walsh
  • Juliette Klos
  • Avril Shields
  • Sadhbh Burns-Teeling
  • Sian Lindsay

Work with us

There are currently no vacancies available at the Gate Theatre. Please check back regularly for updates on future opportunities.

Contact

Box Office

+353 1 874 4045
boxoffice@gate-theatre.ie

Location

Cavendish Row, Parnell Square East, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 WY26

Careers

hr@gate-theatre.ie

Opening Hours

Box Office Hours during productions

Mondays | 10am – 6pm
Tuesday to Friday | 10am – 7pm
Saturdays | 12pm – 7pm
Sundays | 12pm – 4pm

Box Office Hours outside production time

Mondays to Fridays | 10am – 6pm

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What’s On

From new Irish writing to international classics, see everything on our stage this season, along with GATECRASHES events and GATE CONVERSATIONS.
Get Involved

GATEWAYS opens the Gate Theatre to schools, community groups, support services and our North Inner City neighbours, with free previews, workshops and weekly youth and adult theatre groups.