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Built in 1879, the Olympia Theatre is amongst the top three live music and entertainment venues in Dublin. A stalwart on the scene for decades, providing exposure to top-events like R.E.M.'s series of pre-tour practice gigs, and others like The Strokes and Lou Reed; mime by Marcel Marceau; comedy and theatre, such as the recent stage performance of "Shawshank Redemption". It shows its age sometimes, and can be a bit difficult to navigate when full to the brim with a standing audience, with floor getting sticky underfoot. Seats are brought in for more solemn events. Multiple floor levels are all tilted towards the raised stage. Recommended venue.Location: 72, Dame Street, Dublin 2
Phone: +353 1 672 5883
This venue previously known as: Star of Erin Music Hall; Empire Palace Theatre
This venue also known as: The Olympia
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