Curtain falls on Andrews Lane theatre

One of Dublin’s best-loved theatres is to close, it emerged today.

Andrew’s Lane, which is located in the heart of the city between Trinity College and the Central Bank, has been purchased by property developers.

Owner Pat Moylan said she made the “very difficult decision” to sell the intimate venue because she couldn’t afford a modern revamp.

“It has become a small jewel in the heart of the city with a reputation for producing quality theatre over the last 18 years,” a spokesperson said.

“There are a number of crucial factors that left Pat Moylan with no choice - chief among these is the amount of investment required to repair and update the building from a structural and technical point of view.”

Highlights at the theatre included many plays which went on to have successful world tours like Stones in His Pockets by Marie Jones, Alone It Stands by John Breen and Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose.

Moylan will continue to work in the business as a producer in her capacity as Director of Lane Productions which is currently presenting I, Keano at the Olympia Theatre.