Theatre Tours: 

Follow us on a journey where you’ll explore the National Theatre’s foundations and founders. Spot iconic influencers, actors and directors from our extensive portrait collection and walk the corridors of literary and theatrical legends and get close to the details Micheal Scott’s 1966 Magic Box design. You’ll finish the tour with with a rummage in our prop’s parlour, where you’ll encounter the objects which have helped tell stories at the Abbey Theatre over the last 120 years. You can book your tour places here.

Backstage Tours: 

Immerse yourself in the creative world and processes that enable brilliant plays and texts come to life on the stages at the National Theatre. Discover how directors, designers and makers bring our shows from page to the stage.

Design Sketch for Emma by Molly O’Cathain

Our backstage tours are show specific as we showcase the design and craft of the current production. Above is an example of the design for Claire O’Reilly’s visually stunning production of Emma, which recently finished its run. You can book your tour places here.

Bespoke, Private and Exclusive Tours: 

Take the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience with a private tour, which we will tailor to your needs and adapt the experience to your interests.

For more information, please contact: jennifer.carbery@abbeytheatre.ie

Duration 

Tours last for approximately 75 minutes and start from the Abbey foyer. 

Accessibility and Suitability 

Our tours cross multiple levels and involves stairs. Please specify if mobility is an issue when booking, and we will do our utmost to accommodate. 

Due to particular production requirements, certain areas may not be available on some tours. 

We recommend the tour for ages 16+. 

Images: Ste Murray