Where Culture Meets Community

A Legacy of
Excellence

At St. Michaels Theatre, we celebrate the arts and bring the community together through unforgettable performances and enriching cultural experiences.
About Us

A Hub of Culture and Community
in New Ross

At St. Michael’s Theatre, we are more than just a venue. As a community-based Arts Centre serving the New Ross district and surrounding areas, we pride ourselves on being a vibrant cultural hub. Our facilities include:
A 300-seat theatre
Two visual arts spaces
A cinema
A 50-seat studio venue
A bar during evening performances
More Than Just a Venue

Our Offerings

There are approximately 300 events each year, comprising everything from drama to film to ballet to rock concerts and much more. However, St Michael’s is more than just a venue, for example:
Community Theatre Companies
we are the home to three amateur community based theatre companies:
- New Ross Musical Society
- New Ross Drama Workshop
- New Ross Pantomime Society
Exclusive Facilities
The only Arts Centre in the South East with a stage large enough for big ballet productions.
In-House Musical Society
St. Michael’s Theatre Musical Society, which hosts productions every November.
Active Retired Exhibitions
Exhibitions for the Active Retired, with members volunteering as stewards in the Theatre.
Youth Arts Programme
Ross Rock School: The first Rock School for teens outside of Dublin.

Reel New Ross: Young people learn to make films and premiere them on our screen.
Special Screenings and Programs
Art house foreign language films for young people in conjunction with ACCESS Cinema.
Special screenings of classic films.
Community Engagement
- Charity Coffee Mornings throughout the year.
- The only professionally run Community Art Gallery in the South East.
- Annual AIMS Choral Festival.
Our Team

Passionate, Professional, and Proud

Our team of friendly, enthusiastic, and dedicated staff are the envy of the arts world. St. Michael’s Theatre is proud to be the only arts centre awarded the Excellence Through People Award for Customer Care and Human Resource Management.
Theatre Director: Tomas Kavanagh
Booking Office Hours
Monday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Charity number:
CHY 12864
Get In Touch
Address
St Michael's Theatre
South St, New Ross,
Co. Wexford
Department of Arts (2)
Department of Arts (1)
Department of Rural and Community Development
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Wexford County Council
Department of Culture, Heritage and Gealtacht
Music Network
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