| Nun's Island Theatre | |
| Address: | Nun's Island Street |
| City: | Galway |
| Country: | Ireland |
| Parking: | No |
| Owner: | Galway City Council[1] |
| Tenants: | Galway Arts Centre |
| Designation: | Protected structure |
| Type: | Theatre and arts venue |
| Capacity: | 82 (seats)[2] |
| Renovated: | 2004 |
Nun's Island Theatre is an 82-seat performance venue, operated by the Galway Arts Centre, in the Nun's Island area of Galway city in Ireland.
The theatre operates from a former Presbyterian meeting house,[3] which was built by architect James Cusack.[4] [5] The building, which is a protected structure,[6] was repurposed as a cultural venue in the early 1980s and became the home of the Galway Arts Centre.[1] The building was purchased by Galway City Council in 1986 and renovated in 2004.[1]
The "church house", at the rear of Nun's Island Theatre, was acquired in 2015.[7] In 2021, €170,000 in funding was allocated to develop the church house into an additional "creative space" at the venue.[7] These works are planned to commence during 2024.[1] In 2023, the city council allocated additional funding for conservation and repairs to the theatre.[2]
Nun's Island Theatre retains several of the architectural features from its time as a church, including high ceilings and large windows. The interior has been modified to suit its current use as a theatre, with seating for 82 people.[2]
The venue is used for theatrical productions, exhibitions,[8] [9] private screenings, and conferences.[1] It is also home to the Galway Youth Theatre and has been used as a venue during the Galway International Arts Festival and the Galway Theatre Festival.[10] [11]