The Gate Theatre, in Dublin, was founded in 1928 by Hilton Edwards and Micheál MacLiammoir, initially using the Abbey Theatre's Peacock studio theatre space to stage important works by European and American dramatists. The theatre later moved to 1 Cavendish Row. Orson Welles and James Mason started their acting careers at The Gate. Dublins Hapenny Bridge. ... 1928 was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Hilton Edwards (1903-1982) was an Irish actor and theatrical producer who, with his partner Micheál MacLiammoir, co-founded the Gate Theatre in Dublin. ... Micheál MacLiammóir (born Alfred Willmore) was an Irish actor and dramatist born 25 October 1899 in the Kilburn neighborhood of London. ... Ireland. ... World map showing location of Europe A satellite composite image of Europe Europe is geologically and geographically a peninsula, forming the westernmost part of Eurasia. ... Orson Welles, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1937 George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) is generally considered one of Hollywoods greatest directors, as well as a fine actor, broadcaster and screenwriter. ... James Mason in North by Northwest. ...
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Gate Theatre Web site (http://www.gate-theatre.ie/)
It was established as a theatre in 1928 by Hilton Edwards and Micheál MacLiammóir.
Today the theatre continues to attract the finest of creative talent and offers a stimulating and inclusive programme, appealing to theatregoers of all generations and from a broad spectrum of the population.
The GateTheatre is a not for profit organisation which is administered by the Edwards-MacLiammóir Trust and funded by the Irish Arts Council.
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