Druid Theatre

About the Theatre

Druid is an award winning creative theater group which performs in two venues in Galway, in a converted grain warehouse and at the Town Hall Theatre. Druid was founded in 1975 in Galway by graduates of University College Galway, Garry Hynes, Mick Lally and Marie Mullen and has gone on to win numerous national and international awards for its work, including four prestigious Tony Awards. Whether performing work by Irish or international playwrights, new or established writers, the company is known for its innovation and its actors and crew for masterful execution.
Druid has been based in a building on a lane off Quay Street in Galway’s Latin Quarter since 1979. The lane itself was renamed Druid Lane in 1996 in honour of the company’s 21st birthday. Now known as The Mick Lally Theatre (named in memory of the iconic Irish actor and founder member), the intimate venue seats 90. The building underwent extensive renovations in 2009 and as well as the performance space, there is a large foyer and rehearsal space.
Druid generally stages its productions in Galway a few times a year and information on the programme is available online or in the administration office, around the corner on Flood Street. Druid Theatre Company also tours widely in Ireland and abroad so the venue is often hired out to other companies. Book well in advance to avoid disappointment.