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Nuns Island Theatre
Nun's Island Theatre is an 82-seat performance venue, operated by the Galway Arts Centre, in the Nun's Island area of Galway city in Ireland. HistoryThe theatre operates from a former Presbyterian meeting house,[3] which was built c. 1840 by architect James Cusack.[4][5] The building, which is a protected structure,[6] was repurposed as a cultural venue in the early 1980s and became the home of the Galway Arts Centre.[1] The building was purchased by Galway City Council in 1986 and renovated in 2004.[1] The "church house", at the rear of Nun's Island Theatre, was acquired in 2015.[7] In 2021, €170,000 in funding was allocated to develop the church house into an additional "creative space" at the venue.[7] These works are planned to commence during 2024.[1][needs update] In 2023, the city council allocated additional funding for conservation and repairs to the theatre.[2] UseNun's Island Theatre retains several of the architectural features from its time as a church, including high ceilings and large windows. The interior has been modified to suit its current use as a theatre,[citation needed] with seating for 82 people.[2] The venue is used for theatrical productions, exhibitions,[8][9] private screenings, and conferences.[1] It is also home to the Galway Youth Theatre and has been used as a venue during the Galway International Arts Festival and the Galway Theatre Festival.[10][11] References
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