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<\/p>An Grian\u00e1n Theater is a modern arts and entertainment venue in Letterkenny in the North West of Ireland. Boasting a 383 capacity auditorium, this state of the art facility is committed to presenting the best in drama, comedy, music and much, much more<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3487,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
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An Grian\u00e1n Theatre, Letterkenny<\/strong> An Grian\u00e1n Theatre opened its doors to the public in October 1999, and the official gala opening took place on 12th November 1999. Magic of the Musicals was the first show performed on the An Grian\u00e1n stage \u2013one of the largest stages in Ireland. The theatre is operated and managed by the Letterkenny Theatre Management Company Ltd. on behalf of Donegal County Council and Letterkenny UDC. The theatre is open to the public all day and one can avail of the excellent caf\u00e9 and bar, view art exhibitions or, of course, attend a show. An Grian\u00e1n can also be used as a corporate venue, offering advanced technical and catering facilities. The foyers and public galleries are used as an exhibition space.<\/p> The auditorium in an Grian\u00e1n Theatre has 383 very comfortable seats on a sloping floor. It was designed to provide loads of legroom and clear sightlines to the stage from every seat. The theatre also has one of Ireland\u2019s largest stage areas and an impressive array of state-of-the-art technical facilities \u2013 from lighting to projection to sound. This makes it an ideal setting for getting any message across, and for people to concentrate on the topic at hand.<\/p> The rehearsal room in an Grian\u00e1n is the perfect place for staging more intimate meetings, training sessions, interviews, auditions and workshops. This highly flexible, fully equipped space accommodates up to 40 people or up to 25 for a round-table meeting.<\/p> The theatre has a cafe which is open all day, serving full meals, snacks and coffee. A full bar service is available before and after each performance.<\/p> An Grian\u00e1n has full facilities for people with disabilities including designated seating in the auditorium, lift and specially adapted WC. There is also an inductive loop hearing system. Hearing aids should be set to the 'T' feature. There is ample and spacious parking to the rear of the Theatre, for both cars and coaches. Patrons can also take advantage of free Wi-Fi to stay in touch with the digital world<\/p>
An Grian\u00e1n Theatre is a modern arts and entertainment venue in Letterkenny in the North West of Ireland. Boasting a 383 capacity auditorium, this state of the art facility is committed to presenting the best in drama, comedy, music and much, much more. Over the years , An Grian\u00e1n has worked in close partnership with other key players \u2013 both in county Donegal and nationally - to invigorate and develop the local arts scene.<\/p>Background<\/h3>
Facilities<\/h3>
A Community Theatre and Major Arts Venue<\/h3>