Getting to the Gaiety Theatre, South King Street, Dublin

Two minutes from Grafton Street, and you're there. The Gaiety is on South King Street, the short street running off the top of Grafton Street at St Stephen's Green. Look down as you queue under the canopy: the bronze handprints of Pavarotti, Maureen Potter, Brendan Grace and Brian Friel are set in the pavement. The theatre has been here since 1871, and it was built long before anyone thought about cars.

Luas: St Stephen's Green

The Green Line stops at St Stephen's Green, about a 2-minute walk from the door. It's the easiest way in from Ranelagh, Dundrum and Sandyford, or from the north side via O'Connell Street.

• From Connolly or Heuston, take the Red Line to the city centre and change to the Green Line at O'Connell Street, as the theatre suggests.

Trams run past midnight on most nights, but last-tram times vary by day and Sundays finish earlier. Check luas.ie before curtain up, especially for a late Sunday show.

DART

Pearse and Tara Street are each about a 10-minute walk, which is quicker than changing onto the Luas. Check the last DART on irishrail.ie.

Bus

Over 30 Dublin Bus routes reach St Stephen's Green from across Dublin and Wicklow, so there's almost certainly one from your area. Use the Dublin Bus or Transport for Ireland journey planner.

Taxi

The theatre sends people to two ranks on Grafton Street after the show:

• Southbound: the St Stephen's Green end of Grafton Street.
• Northbound: the Trinity College end, by the Molly Malone statue.

At panto time, with a full house of families leaving at once, pre-book a taxi on an app or arrange a pick-up a street or two away.

Step-free access

The Gaiety has a ramp to a door beside the main entrance on South King Street, opening onto the Parterre (the ground level). There's no lift, so if stairs are a problem, book the Parterre, where the four wheelchair spaces and the accessible toilets are. Each wheelchair space comes with a free carer seat.

Driving? Read parking at the Gaiety Theatre: the car park across the road gives a discount. For dinner, see where to eat near the Gaiety Theatre. To choose your level, our best seats at the Gaiety Theatre guide explains the Parterre and the circles.

Frequently asked questions

What Luas stop is closest to the Gaiety Theatre?

St Stephen's Green on the Green Line, about a 2-minute walk.

What is the nearest DART station to the Gaiety Theatre?

Pearse or Tara Street, both about 10 minutes away on foot.

Where can I get a taxi after a show at the Gaiety?

On Grafton Street: at the St Stephen's Green end for the southside, or at the Trinity College end, by Molly Malone, for the northside.

Is the Gaiety Theatre wheelchair accessible?

The Parterre is, through a ramped side door on South King Street, with four wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets. There's no lift to the upper levels.