A statement on capacity for theatre in December

03.12.21 – The news that theatre audiences will be reduced to 50% capacity is hugely disappointing for us all, both in the Abbey Theatre and the wider sector.

We are currently working to put a plan in place for our events that are impacted by the 50% capacity restrictions. All performances of Faith Healer and The Long Christmas Dinner will go ahead as planned on Saturday 4th December and Monday 6th December. If you hold a ticket for a performance from 7th December on, our box office team will be in touch in the coming days. 

We will safely welcome audiences to the national theatre in the fullest capacity that government guidelines allow.

The Abbey Theatre will continue to work to support artists, audiences, our team and the arts community as we navigate this latest challenge together.

Our box-office team will be in touch with any affected Abbey Theatre ticket holders in the coming days. We really appreciate your patience.

‘Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine’

Caitríona McLaughlin and Mark O’Brien

Co-Directors of the Abbey Theatre