Tivoli Variety Theatre

Tivoli Variety Theatre
Conciliation Hall,
Grand Lyric Hall,
Lyric Theatre of Varieties
The Tivoli c.May 1915
AddressBurgh Quay
Dublin 2
Ireland
OwnerW.H. Byrne
Typetheatre,
concert hall
Capacity1,252
Construction
Opened1834
Closed1928
ArchitectPeter Martin

The Tivoli Variety Theatre in Dublin, Ireland, started life as the Conciliation Hall[1] in 1834. Located on Burgh Quay, Dublin 2; It was built as a meeting place for Daniel O'Connell's Repeal Association.[2]

In 1897, it was rebuilt as a concert hall called the Grand Lyric Hall and changed name to the Lyric Theatre of Varieties the following year. It became known as the Tivoli in 1901. It was a modest sized music hall with seating for 1252 patrons.[3][4]

The Tivoli closed in 1928 but for a short time continued to show cine-variety on Sunday nights.[3] It finally closed in 1930, and the building became the home of the Irish Press newspaper group.[5]

A replacement Tivoli Theatre opened elsewhere in the city in 1934 and closed in 2019.

See also

References

  1. ^ Finegan, John (1994). "Dublin's Lost Theatres". Dublin Historical Record. 47 (1): 96.
  2. ^ Archiseek. "1843 – Conciliation Hall, Burgh Quay, Dublin". Archiseek. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  3. ^ a b Kerins, Des. "Tivoli Theatre, Burgh Quay, Dublin". arthurlloyd.co.uk. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  4. ^ "CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN, BURGH QUAY, NO. 012-13 (CONCILIATION HALL) Dictionary of Irish Architects -". www.dia.ie. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  5. ^ Ryan, Philip B. The Lost Theatres of Dublin. (The Badger Press, 1998) ISBN 0-9526076-1-1


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