The Gate Theatre’s former artistic director, Michael Colgan, “managed by fury, threats and fear”, used profane language, belittled staff to the point of making them cry, eroded their confidence, and retaliated if confronted, according to allegations detailed in a review of his tenure at the theatre.

An independent review has found that Gate Theatre's former artistic director Michael Colgan has "a case to answer in respect to dignity at work issues, abuse of power, and inappropriate behaviours."

The head of the Arts Council has said women who have complained about Michael Colgan need to trust the Gate's investigation into his behaviour.

The woman who first spoke out against former Gate Theatre artistic director, Michael Colgan, says she is glad he is considering his past behaviour.

It’s the end of an era for Irish theatre as Michael Colgan bows out at the Gate. He tells Alan O’Riordan about an eventful 33 years