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Craic Theatre & Arts Centre

A 198-seat theatre in an old Coalisland linen factory with shows, panto and youth classes

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Craic Theatre & Arts Centre — A 198-seat theatre in an old Coalisland linen factory with shows, panto and youth classes.

  • Admission: Ticketed venue, not a free walk-in gallery.
  • Tickets: Book online via the venue's TicketSource listings; prices vary by show.
  • For families: Children's shows, Christmas panto, youth theatre, youth drama/dance classes, summer academy; relaxed performances for selected shows.
  • Opening: Box office and performance times vary by show; check listings or call 028 8774 1100.
  • Café: Foyer bar (The Watering Hole) open from one hour before performances and at the interval.
  • Best for: Roughly 5-12 and up, with under-5s and teen shows depending on the programme.
Plan your visit

What's on for families

The heart of the place is the 198-seat auditorium, where you'll find children's shows, music concerts, local theatre and a pantomime at Christmas. The venue has a strong record of encouraging young people in performing arts, so a lot of what's staged involves acting, singing and dancing by local talent. If your child wants to take part rather than just watch, there are youth drama classes, dance and Irish dancing, plus a summer academy. The venue also runs relaxed performances for selected shows. Programming runs in seasons through the year, so check their listings for what's coming up and for prices.

Ticketed shows Christmas panto Children's shows Youth theatre Dance & drama classes Book ahead
Good to know before you go:

Venues like this run year-round seasons of theatre, music, children's shows and youth productions, with a pantomime at Christmas and classes through term time. Check their own listings for current dates and prices.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🎟️Your bookingShows and big exhibitions sell out — book ahead where you can.
  • 💷A bit of pocket moneyFor the café, the shop or a show programme.
  • 🧒An eye on the age guidanceSome shows and galleries suit certain ages best — check first.
  • 📱The what’s-on pageThe programme changes all the time — see what is on the day you go.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Admission
Ticketed venue, not a free walk-in gallery
Tickets
Book online via the venue's TicketSource listings; prices vary by show
Family programming
Children's shows, Christmas panto, youth theatre, youth drama/dance classes, summer academy; relaxed performances for selected shows
Best for ages
Roughly 5-12 and up, with under-5s and teen shows depending on the programme
Opening
Box office and performance times vary by show; check listings or call 028 8774 1100
Cafe
Foyer bar (The Watering Hole) open from one hour before performances and at the interval
Toilets
Yes, including accessible toilets on the ground floor near the auditorium
Parking
Not confirmed online; ask the box office
Accessibility
Fully wheelchair accessible with ground-level auditorium entry; accessible toilets; relaxed performances for some shows
How long to allow
Allow 1.5-2.5 hours for a show plus the interval
Address
Coalisland Enterprise Centre, 51 Dungannon Road, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone, BT71 4HP
Questions

Before you go

Is it free to get in?
Ticketed venue, not a free walk-in gallery
How do I get tickets?
Book online via the venue's TicketSource listings; prices vary by show
Is there anything for kids?
Children's shows, Christmas panto, youth theatre, youth drama/dance classes, summer academy; relaxed performances for selected shows
When is it open?
Box office and performance times vary by show; check listings or call 028 8774 1100
Is there a café?
Foyer bar (The Watering Hole) open from one hour before performances and at the interval
Getting there

Craic Theatre & Arts Centre is at Coalisland Enterprise Centre, 51 Dungannon Road, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone, BT71 4HP. Not confirmed online; ask the box office. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About the venue

The Craic Theatre & Arts Centre opened in 1996 and is based at the Coalisland Enterprise Centre on Dungannon Road, part of the town's old linen industry heritage. The 198-seat auditorium has tiered seating, and the building also holds a dance studio and a rehearsal room used by local groups.

The centre stages productions by local theatre companies, music concerts, pantomimes and children's shows, and is home to a youth theatre alongside dance and drama classes. It has built a reputation for encouraging young performers from across the Coalisland and Mid Ulster area.