Name: Grand Canal Hotel
Address: Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 X5X7, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 646 1000

Stay Close to Bord Gais Energy Theatre

Opened in 2010, The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre is a landmark building for the 21st Century. Recognised as a leading theatrical institute and performance centre in Europe, the theatre has welcomed over five million visitors since its opening.

Calling the Grand Canal Dock its home, the iconic building, known for its exceptional programme of events from around the world, delivering a diverse, exciting, and unparalleled experience for their audience. It is not to be missed during your stay in Dublin.

The Grand Canal Hotel is located a short 7-minute walk from the Bord Gais Energy Theatre and is the perfect place to stay while attending a show, concert or event there.

Our theatre package was designed to ensure that our guests can make the most of their night out. After checking into your room, enjoy a glass of wine with an indulgent three-course meal before strolling down to the theatre, taking in the sights of the Docklands on your way. On your return, retreat to the atmospheric Gasworks Bar or our relaxing lobby lounge for a nightcap or two.

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The Lion King

28th September - 11th November 2023

Disney's The Lion King returns to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre after breathtaking performances and a sold-out run in 2022.

With an incredible cast of more that 50 actors, singers and dancers, the story of 'The Lion King' roars into life using spectacular masks, puppets and costumes to tell the story of Simba's journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

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The Bodyguard

September 18th - 23rd 2023

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expexts to be in charge - what they don't expect, is to fall in love.

A breathtaking romantic thriller, 'The Bodyguard' features a host of irresistable classics inclusing Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Greatest Love of All. Million Dollar Bill, I Wanna Dance with Somebody and one of the greatest hits of all time - I Will Always Love You.

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La Bohéme

November 20 - 26

The Paris of love and art. A poet, a painter, a musician and a philosopher.

Living hand to mouth in a freezing garret. Christmas cheer and a heart won by the girl next door. The tragedies of love and poverty. Puccini’s best-loved opera is touching, comic, realistic and romantic, true for any time in which deep bonds can flower in the face of adversity.

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Off Menu: Live

November 27 & 28

Join the genie waiter and maître d’ as they quiz a guest about their dream cuisine –their favourite ever starter, main course, dessert, side dish and drink (not in that order) – live on stage. Featuring a different special guest each night, and a slightly different version of James’ Diet Coke story.

Since launching in December 2018, Off Menu has become one of the biggest podcasts in the country, winning multiple awards, regularly topping the podcast charts and racking up over 120 million downloads. Now – after nearly 200 episodes – it’s time for Ed and James to take their meals-on-wheels in Off Menu: Live.

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Love Actually

November 29th

Love Actually in concert comes to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre this November, featuring a full, live orchestra performing Craig Armstrong’s iconic score as the movie plays for the audience.

Released in 2003, Love Actually is one of the most well-known festive movies, boasting an all-star cast and following the 10 different yet interconnect stories of love around the festive season.

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Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

December 5th 2023 - January 7th 2024

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical tells the devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectionary wizard Willy Wonka.

When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it’s a chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets that Charlie and his family always dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors and amongst the incredible and edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems.

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Joanne McNally: The Prosecco Express

January 8th - 13th 2024

Joanne McNally is the cohost of the hugely popular podcast My Therapist Ghosted Me, alongside her Vogue Williams, which has had over 56 million downloads.

Her numerous TV credits include co-hosting RTÉ 2’s flagship comedy show Republic of Telly, appearing on The Blame Game (BBC Northern Ireland), Women on The Verge (UKTV), Clear History (RTE), ITV’s The Jonathan Ross Show and Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club, Comedy Central’s Guessable and Comedians Solve World Problems, BBC’s Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel, Richard Osman’s House of Games, Channel 4’s The Big Fat Quiz of Everything, and Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back.

Rocky Horror Show

January 15th - 20th 2024

The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter. It is an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity.

The Drifters Girl

January 30 - February 3 2024

Nominated for BEST NEW MUSICAL at the 2022 Olivier Awards, this smash-hit show has audiences on their feet night after night with a phenomenal soundtrack packed full of iconic Drifters hits including Saturday Night At The Movies, Save The Last Dance For Me and Stand By Me.

Discover the remarkable story of The Drifters and the truth about the woman who made them. From the highs of hit records to the lows of legal battles and personal tragedy, Faye Treadwell was the legendary manager of The Drifters who refused to give up on the group she loved.

Thirty years, and hundreds of hit songs later, there is no doubt that Faye Treadwell was and always will be, The Drifter Girl.

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Wicked

July 23rd - September 15th 2024

Get ready to defy gravity as Wicked flys backs to the Bord Gáis in July 2024.

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's WICKED imagines a beguilling backstory and future possibilities to the lives of L.Frank Baum's beloved characters from the 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' and reveals the decisions and events that shape the destinies of two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

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