Belltable Arts Centre facts for kids
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| Address | 69 O'Connell Street Limerick Ireland |
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| Type | Theatre, cinema, visual arts gallery, meeting rooms, rehearsal studios |
| Capacity | 220 |
| Current use | Open Monday to Saturday 12.00 - 5.30pm |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1981 |
| Architect | Michael Gough |
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| https://www.limetreetheatre.ie/ | |
The Belltable is a cool place in Limerick, Ireland, where you can enjoy different kinds of art. It used to be called the Belltable Arts Centre. You can find it at 69 O'Connell Street.
This building has a theatre that can seat 220 people. It also works as a cinema where you can watch movies. There's an art gallery to see amazing artworks. Plus, it has rooms for meetings and studios where artists can practice.
The Belltable also helps artists grow their skills. They offer spaces for practice and workshops. It's a great spot for anyone who loves theatre and art!
A Look Back: Belltable's History
The Belltable first opened its doors in 1981. Before it became the Belltable, the building had other names. It was known as The Coliseum and also the Redemptorist Confraternity Hall.
The Belltable got its name from a person called Henry Hubert Belltable. He was an army officer from Belgium. He started a group called the Holy Confraternity in Limerick a long time ago.
Challenges and Reopening
In 2013, the Belltable faced some tough times. The company running it had financial problems. This happened after they spent a lot of money, about €1 million, to make the centre better.
Because of these money issues, the Belltable had to close in January 2013. It was a sad time for art lovers in Limerick.
But good news came in 2016! The Belltable theatre reopened its doors. It was able to do this thanks to help from the Arts Council. Now, the Lime Tree Theatre helps manage the Belltable. It continues to be a vibrant place for arts and culture.
