Bord Gais Energy Theatre

Was here for my first event the other day!
An absolutely amazing theatre. The seating is great, the sound travels great and access to and from the theatre is short and quick even with everyone leaving.
The one thing I found very distracting was towards the end of the show (An evening with Col. Chris Hadfield) he played his version of Space Oddity some people took out there phones to record it which I guess you weren’t aloud do but what was seriously distracting were the theatre staff members flashing and waving their torches like lunatics trying to get the attention of the people recording with there phones! Stop doing that guys. It’s stupid and annoying for everyone.

Everytime I’m down around this area I marvel at out much it has come on over the years. Such a cool vibe about the place. I like to think this theatre and not Google is really at the heart of the area. Lovely, bright airy theatre. I don’t think there is a bad seat in this place. Sound is fabulous. Would recommend going to see any production in this theatre just to visit the theatre itself!

Superb theatre and wonderful building both outside and in. Saw the fabulous War Horse here and the auditorium was delightful with comfortable seating, great sound and clear view of the stage.
I found service at the bars quick, efficient and pleasant. I attended War Horse with a Wine Club and all of us, a party of 30 people, enjoyed both wine and show. We all thought Bord Gais Energy Theatre to be extremely well maintained and managed.
I hope to return soon to view another show and would very highly recommend this theatre.

Ah, The Grand Canal Theatre.
Disappointingly renamed because of sponsorship. Which is a shame, The Grand Canal Theatre had such a good ring to it.
I was here for a performance of Carousel, which was just smashing.
Name aside, it is a wonderful venue. So stylish inside and out.
The staff at the bar were nice and friendly.
The seats comfortable.
The facilities clean.
If there’s a show or gig on here that interests you, don’t hesitate. It’s a great experience. Highly recommended.

Amazing seats everywhere!
Clean and tidy!
Pleasant staff!
Amazing shows!
What more could you want? This place is awesome for shows I’ve been here to see Dirty Dancing, Sister Act & The Bodyguard. All where amazing and the venue is a really worth giving a visit. Il be back for the new Elvis musical coming soon!

The theatre is well designed, clean and relaxing. The ushers are very professional and friendly. They could do with a few more ladies toilets because I spent the whole of the intermission queuing. You can see the stage from any seat, you may want to stay away from the seats at the top if you are scared of heights because they are quite steep

It’s taken me years to get to a show there but finally, I’ve managed to go to a show in the Bórd Gáis Energy Theatre.
It was smaller than I expected, but to be honest I completely loved it. As a tall person with a tall Fiancé I can safely say he greatly appreciated the leg room! Not something that’s common in the older theatres around Dublin — which by the way they get very defensive about should you mention it in a review!
The one thing I didn’t like was the limited seating area for pre-​show drinks. I ended up sitting on a windowsill seat that had a big no high-​heels sign on it (even though I had high heels on) because there was just nowhere else to sit. & we were there relatively early too!
All in all though a great day & a lovely experience.

This was my first time to the BGE Theatre and I was pleasantly surprised. Comfortable seats that are well spaced, The overall feeling I think is intimate but that is probably because I was for 4 rows from the stage however overall the layout is excellent.
We parked in the Q_​Park which is right next door and a short walk via some stairs. Book the Q-​Park space in advance so you are guarnteed a spot.

I have been here three times and it is just fine. The designer Daniel Libeskind make a hames of everything he puts his hand to, and the exterior is the equivelent of aesthetic chaos. Inside, sight lines and sound is good, except if you’re in the higher seats. Not very enjoyable up high. I’ve been lucky and always ended up with free tickets for shows, if you’re selecting seats– go low!

I’ve been only in few theatres in Dublin and outside it, so can compare a little bit.
Five stars is correct evaluation. Doubt it? You have trust issues then :) Just kidding.
A bit more serious. Can’t thing of anything bad about Grand Canal Theatre, oh, wait, it’s been renamed to Bord Gáis Energy theatre. What an ugly name for such a beautiful building.
I’m not repeating what every other review said about how everything is placed and located inside, just stating, that this is one of the best theatres in Dublin and beyond it.
Buy tickets for your chosen performance and go, just go! Wouldn’t say the same about Gaiety theatre, just to clarify.
Everything is spectacular here.
Oh, one minus perhaps. Car park under the theatre is not cheap — € 3 per hour.
Beer costs € 6 a pint. Tiger, Heineken and Murphy’s. No cider.

I love this theater as there is no bad seat in the house. I especially love the plush red seats. And, if you’re a guest of someone very important, you may be invited for wonderfully tasty eats and champagne in the private Circle Club room. I highly recommend it!
On a downside, if you’re attending a ‘West End’ production, you’ll also tune in to slurping of sodas, rustling of wrappers, and chomping of potato chips while the show is in progress. That is a big downer if you’ve just spent top dollar on say, «The Lion King» or some other fabulous production like that. We want to hear Mufassa, Rafiki and Simba, not tiny fingers grabbing and little mouths munching on popcorn! Not to mention the big unsightly mess it leaves in this beautiful auditorium.
But, aside from that, the location is awesome and the nearby Marker Hotel offers a really great pre-​theater meal as well as the rooftop bar for pre– and post-​theater drinks.
I do think it is a gem. But, let’s revisit the eating during a musical. This isn’t a movie theater. (At minimum, allow adults to bring in a cocktail if little ones are allowed to eat snacks!!!)
Let’s all randomly break out in song folks!

I finally made it inside the fabulous, Bord Gais!
This fortress is a stunning piece of architecture inside and out.
After being impressed by this building from where it sits along the Grand Canal Docks, I was thrilled to see Wicked there!
I am a huge fan of cultural arts performances and am glad Dublin has a few quality theatres to enjoy the arts at.
The Energy Theatre is modern, chic, and breathing life into the Docklands!
The show was amazing * highly recommended * and there was not a bad seat in the house. I could see and hear everything perfectly; and felt comfortable the entire time.
Excellent acoustics, sound, lighting, presentation, customer service, and comfortable seating, and traffic control!
The refreshment stand includes adult beverages, too!

Excellent venue, as others have said, Dublin badly needed a theatre like this. As a big fan of musicals, I am in heaven since it opened as it has put on many musicals of different kinds.
The only problems I would have is first of all the bar is expensive and doesn’t have great selection for my tastes. Also there is no aisle in the centre of the stalls so if you are sitting at or near the centre you have to disturb half a row of people. Most theatres have a centre aisle so all seats can be reached easier.
But otherwise, top marks, I would definitely recommended it for a good night’s entertainment.

This is a brilliant theatre. It has an amazing design and is very easy to get to with ample parking. It looks astonishing inside and out. The location is also perfect as in the square behind the theatre there are many pubs, bars, restaurants, and shops to visit so you can make a night of it. You also can pop over for a sneaky pint during intermission as well and be back in plenty of time. Like everyone else here, I must admit the new name is silly and I always call it Grand Canal Theatre.

This will ALWAYS be the Grand Canal Theatre.
Absolutely fantastic venue. So comfortable & modern, over 2000 seats & each one has an unobstructed view of the stage. Only ever seen shows here, they also do events & bands etc, but for shows it’s fantastic.
Car Park is underneath & a little difficult to get to, but worth finding out about for convenience.

Fabulous addition to the cultural scene in Dublin, the Energy Theatre is a fantastic venue that fuses modernity with old school glitz.
I always love the walk up to it from Grand Canal Dock — the water glistening in the background, the shiny new buildings on either side, surrounded by swanky roof top hotels and new eateries. There’s always a little hint of red carpet on the entrance, and the ticketeers (yes I just made that up) are massively welcoming and respectful upon your arrival.
Inside, it’s set out in the same fashion as any theatre has been for the last hundred years, but without the barriers of sight. No matter what seat you have in here, you are guaranteed to be able to see perfectly.
The décor is all straight-​edged chrome and plush red velvet — a new twist on the classic and ornate gold /​red theatre theme.
My only complaint is that you can’t bring any alcohol into the show with you. Surely one glass of wine wouldn’t hurt…;-)
As a side note — I went to see Priscilla Queen of the Desert last night. What a great show! Really clever and creative costuming with a simple but innovative set design. Great sing-​along songs, non-​cringeworthy audience participation elements, and, the piece de resistance, wait for it… Jason. Donavon. Swoon!

Came here for TEDx — it’s a beautiful theater. My only problem with it is that it’s a bit echo-​y so you’d have to really concentrate on the speakers. We sat on the 4^th floor front row and could see just fine (but not expressions).

I love love love this theatre… did i mention i love it!
This theatre has brought some high quality, Broadway and west-​end productions to our beautiful fair city! I have been to plenty of shows here ranging from kids shows to cabaret, sitting up the front and in the roof rafter! the views are amazing no matter where you sit and sound is certainly not distorted either. I’m just back from The Lion King and it was one amazing show that i would highly recommend to all!

Dublin was badly in need of a venue like this.
I have seen a few shows here, and the sound and view have always been great.
What a shame the name was changed from the distinguished Grand Canal Theatre to the corporate Bord Gais Energy Theatre.
The surrounding area is also developing nicely, a few restaurants and such popping up.

Oh BGET, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…
Positives first. It’s gorgeous building that fits perfectly into the redeveloped docklands. The theatre itself is magnificent and extremely well designed. I’ve sat in the stands, the lower circle and the upper circle and I’ve found that at no point is your view obscured or does the sound suffer. The bars are well stocked, though there’s no Guinness only Murphys, which is a minor annoyance. The taxi ranks outside are fantastic, you walk out the door straight into one!
Overall it is a wonderful theatre. However I can’t get over the following points…
The Bord Gais Energy Theatre? Are you kidding me? When I heard of the rebranding originally I thought it was a joke (it was Marty Whelan in the mornings on LyricFM and sometimes he does let on) but no, gone is The Grand Canal Theatre, so aptly named!
Second, Tayto? Really? You’re selling massive bags of Tayto at the Theatre? Have ye thought that through AT ALL? The noise is one thing, the cheesey, oniony smell quite another.
Finally, and this is on a more personal note, maybe children under 12 shouldn’t be allowed in to the evening shows? Or adult only options should be offered, like in some cinemas. I’m in no way anti-​child but I can’t help but think that trying to get an under 12 to sit quietly through the more dramatic, and maybe less action-​filled, parts of a play or musical is asking quite a lot! They get bored, they want to pee and they ask loud questions.
I always enjoy my trips here, but can’t help but think some improvements could be made.