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Opened in 1992 following an initiative by the VEC, The Garage Theatre was originally funded by the VEC, Monaghan Dramatic Society and the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaion. This funding was to provide a professional theatre space.
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The theatre provides a venue for touring theatrical groups who produce a high quality of professional theatre.
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It also acts as a space for local amateur groups and is a resource for the local community.
The Garage Theatre takes its name from a reference in local writer Pat McCabe's book, "The Butcher Boy" - Francie's mother has a breakdown and he says she has gone into the Garage to get it fixed! (The theatre is located in a disused ward in St Davnet's Psychiatric Hospital, Armagh Road, Co Monaghan).
The theatre opened with a premiere of the play - "Frank Pig says Hello" by Patrick McCabe. His book "The Butcher Boy" is now a successful motion pictured directed by award winning director Neil Jordan.
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