Our Stage, Our Stories: A History of Tallaght's Civic Theatre

What to Expect

Our Stage, Our Stories is a talk hosted at Tallaght Library tracing the history of the Civic Theatre, one of Tallaght’s best-known cultural landmarks since it opened in the 1990s. A talk like this typically draws on local archive material, photographs and first-hand accounts to piece together how a venue came to be built, the productions and performers that passed through it, and the role it has played in Tallaght’s wider cultural and community life over the decades.

For an area that has grown enormously since the Civic Theatre first opened, a session tracing its history doubles as a broader look at how Tallaght itself has changed, from the theatre’s founding through to its current place as a busy year-round venue hosting everything from touring musicals to local youth theatre. Library-hosted heritage talks tend to draw a mix of long-time residents with personal memories of the venue’s early years and newer arrivals curious about the area’s cultural history.

Evening talks at Tallaght Library are generally an hour or so, with time built in for questions and audience discussion, giving attendees a chance to share their own memories of shows they’ve seen or add detail the speaker may not have covered. It’s a low-key, community-scale event compared to a theatre production, but a good option for anyone with an interest in Tallaght’s local and cultural history rather than the theatre’s current programme.

Good to Know

• Tuesday 18 August at 6:30pm
• Talk on the history of the Civic Theatre, hosted at Tallaght Library
• Suited to those interested in Tallaght’s local and cultural history
• Check the Tallaght Library or Eventbrite listing for booking details and price
• Likely to include time for audience questions and shared memories

Getting There

Tallaght Library is on Main Street in Tallaght town centre, a short walk from the Luas Red Line’s Tallaght stop. Bus routes 16, 49, 54A, 65 and 175 also serve the area.