Siamsa Tíre - The National Folk Theatre of Ireland
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Siamsa Tíre is an Arts Centre facility which offers a forum for drama, music,
dance, literary and the visual arts, in addition to facilitating the development
of arts in the region.
It is also the home of the National Folk Theatre who present Irish Folk Culture
in its many faceted forms, through the media of theatre and the traditional
arts. Using the disciplines of traditional Irish music, dance, storytelling and
mime, Siamsa Tíre offers a cultural experience dramatising the essence of the
Irish people. A “Siamsa” show presents on stage the myths, legends, lore,
language, folkways and folk life of a bygone era. The National Folk Theatre
is Ireland’s only repertory company, with a cast of over 120 performers from
April to October. The custom built theatre seats 355 people.

ADDRESS: Town Park, Tralee, Co. Kerry
TEL: 066-712 3055
FAX: 066-712 7276
EMAIL: siamsatire@eircom.net
WEBSITE: www.siamsatire.com

LOCATION: Prominently situated in the picturesque Town Park, in the heart of Tralee, the
capital of the “Kingdom”

SEASON: April to October

OPENING TIMES:
Box Office: Mon-Sat: 09.00-18.00 Open from 17.00 on Sundays, only if there is a performance that evening

GROUP BOOKINGS NECESSARY: Yes

BOOKING CONTACT: Box Office

MANAGER: Marianne Kennedy

AVERAGE VISIT LENGTH: 20.30 - 22.15 nightly

ENTRANCE FEES: Contact Box Office directly

GUIDED TOURS: Available on request. Max No: 25
Duration: 20 minutes, Languages: English, Irish, French & German

EXHIBITION: Exhibitions are held in the Round and Long Galleries

RESTAURANT: No - but wine and mineral bar during shows

PICNIC AREA: Yes

SHOP: Yes - CDs, casettes, posters and t-shirts on sale during shows

INFORMATION GUIDE: English. Individual leaflets on each show available in a variety of languages

COACH PARKING: Yes

CAR PARKING: Yes

DISABLED ACCESS/TOILET: Yes