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Stephen Rea in rehearsal for The Visiting Hour (Pic: Ros Kavanagh)

Gate Theatre to stream play online

The Gate Theatre in Dublin will stream a play starring Stephen Rea and Judith Roddy. Viewers can watch 'The Visiting Hour' form their own homes.

Ireland • 20 Apr 21

Former employee's case against Gate Theatre resolved

An action for damages taken by a former employee of the Gate Theatre has been resolved, RTÉ News has learned.

Ireland • 25 Jan 19

Michael Colgan rejected outright allegations of sexual harassment

Colgan rejects allegations of sexual harassment

An independent review into allegations of inappropriate behaviour and abuse of power against Michael Colgan has concluded that the former Gate Theatre director has a "case to answer".

Ireland • 08 Mar 18

A number of people made allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Michael Colgan

Colgan has 'case to answer' over Gate behaviour

The board of the Gate Theatre has apologised "unreservedly" to people who made allegations of inappropriate behaviour and abuse of power to it against the former artistic director Michael Colgan.

Gate Theatre • 09 Feb 18

Michael Colgan said his behaviour should not be equated with sexual crimes

Colgan apologises to anyone he has hurt in the past

Former artistic director of the Gate Theatre Michael Colgan has said the realisation he had caused upset to some former co-workers was deeply distressing and said that he sincerely apologises.

Ireland • 13 Nov 17

The Gate Theatre received €860,000 in State funding in 2017

Gate Theatre to take part in anti-harassment process

A spokesperson for the Gate Theatre has confirmed the theatre will be participating in a process announced by Minister Heather Humphreys to tackle sexual harassment and abuse of power in the workplace in the arts and culture sector.

Ireland • 09 Nov 17

Leo Varadkar said he was 'full of admiration' for those who had come forward to speak out

Varadkar says there can be 'no tolerance' of harassment

The Taoiseach has told the Dáil there can be no tolerance of bullying or sexual harassment in the workplace.

Politics • 07 Nov 17

Michael Colgan retired from his role at the Gate earlier this year

Gate trustees 'deeply concerned' over Colgan claims

A trustee of the Gate Theatre in Dublin has said the trustees are "deeply concerned" about allegations concerning its former Artistic Director Michael Colgan.

Ireland • 06 Nov 17

It said the appointment would be to deal with any issues of sexual harassment or abuse of power that may be reported to it

Gate Theatre to appoint advisor for harassment issues

The Gate Theatre in Dublin has said that any person who has been in their employment, or contracted by them who wish to speak to them about any concerns they have in relation to sexual harassment and abuse of power, can contact them.

News • 02 Nov 17

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