The Web Theatre is the only privately owned theatre in Ireland and is home to Dreamcatchers Theatre and Educational Drama Company. Our curtains rose for the first time in September 2004.
Our mission is to provide enjoyable entertainment for all ages and to promote the joy that live performance can bring to the community.
We also have a 108 seat cinema where twice a month we host Talking Pictures amongst other events. The next step in our creative journey is to host a wide range of festivals for schools and drama groups.
A very warm welcome – Ian & Candice Foster
NEW TERM DATES
Starts Friday 26th & Saturday 27th April
(No half term break, extra 2 hours on Sat 15th June to make up hours)
We have changed our end of term show date as so many students would be on holiday on Sat 29th June.
End of term – Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd June
Dreamcatchers, established in 2002 is a theatre and educational drama company focusing on the importance of team work, perseverance and tolerance. Our classes which cater for all ages are devised by Candice Foster who has over 25 years experience in leading educational drama workshops.
DREAMERS – (P1 – P3)
Ten, one hour classes, the children perform on stage at the end of every term. – Read more..
DREAMCATCHER JUNIORS – (P4 – P7)
Ten, two hour drama class, students perform on the stage three times a year. – Read more..
DREAMCATCHER SENIORS – (12 – 18 yr olds)
Ten, two hour drama class, students perform on the stage three times a year. – Read more..
The Web Theatre is the venue for amateur drama festivals each year.
The festivals are affiliated to the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland, Drama League of Ireland, National Drama Festivals Association.
The One Act Festival takes place in November each year and runs over three nights.
The Full Length Play Festival in March each year runs over six to eaight nights.
Both festivals attract entries from across the island of Ireland. The aim of these festivals is to encourage participationin and appreciation of the performing arts.
Talking Pictures was launched in September 2016. Classic movies are screened on the second and fourth Thursday of every month. Doors open at 7.00pm There is a relaxed range of activities in the foyer from 7.00 to 7.30pm and then a short pre film discussion/interview. The film begins at 8.00pm.
Tickets £5.00 per person.
The Web Theatre offers a wide range of parties for all ages.
There are a variety of packages available to suit your budget. For a full hour of activities on stage which includes party hosts and a technician and free use of an area for the party food (40 mins) the cost is £10 per child-minimum 10 children.
There is also the opportunity to make craft before the activities on stage which guests can then take home at an additional charge of £3.00 per head.
Themes:
FROZEN – TOY STORY – PRINCESSES – PIRATES
TEDDY BEARS PICNIC – POP STAR – MINIONS
SUPER HEROES – SPACE – ROCK N ROLL – CINDERELLA
Contact us for further information.
Dating back to 1875 the home of the Web Theatre began life as a Good Templar Hall and was then used by The Salvation Army, the most recent use of the building was as a factory.
The downstairs comprises of an office, a coffee bar, three dressing rooms and a bright modern studio.
Upstairs a welcoming foyer leads to a 120 seat raked auditorium. The Victorian décor of red velvet and gold gives the impression of a by gone era a sharp contrast to the modern vibe of the downstairs area. We can also boasts a well lit car part at the rear of the premises and a lift ensures that everyone can access the building.
The theatre is now used by a wide range of local community groups who are able to benefit from a central location and high quality venue. Every year since its inception the theatre has increased the opportunities to see a wide range of professional and amateur theatre.
