I recently attended the Irish Classical Theatre's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Kleinhans Music Hall with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra playing Mendelssohn's accompanying music. I've seen the play several times before and feel this was the best performance of all. The cast captured the magic of Shakespeare's words and the orchestra lifted the performance into a night that was unforgettable. The play-within-the-play was hilarious - one doesn't expect to find oneself helpless with laughter with Shakespeare - and I therefore commend the ICT on another triumph.

I know Shea's the famous theater in Buffalo, but The Irish Classical is by far my favorite. It's basically in the shadow of Shea's, but has such a loyal fan base that it's highly successful. The theater itself only has 3 rows, with the stage being a large square, and the audience seating around the square on all sides. For this theater, it's all about the acting. You won't be wowed by the props, music or special effects. You will, however, be blown away with the talent of the actors and the creativity needed to make minimal props feel like a sea of objects. We've been to approx. 20 shows over the course of the years, and it's reliably fantastic!

We have been to Irish Classical Theatre several times. This time it was see an adaption of Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility. It is a small venue with seating in the round, such that the audience could literally reach out and touch the actors as the enter and leave the stage. The play was very good, with enough levity so the mood was light-hearted.

Thirteen of us got together and drove from Lockport to Buffalo to see the play SENSE AND SENSIBILITY at the Irish Classical Theatre. The theatre is round and kind of small. It appeared to me that every seat is a good one. Acoustics were fine. The price for our tickets was very reasonable.

Venue Type: Small Performing Arts Theatre Season: 2017-2018 Price: $20 - $45 per person. (See website for more details.) The Irish Classical Theatre Company is a unique venue that features in-the-round seating and a slate of plays that are both intellectually stimulating and amusing. While the company understands its niche appeal, it goes to great lengths to target an inclusive audience. Situated in the heart of the theatre district and within walking distance of the Expo Market and other trendy restaurants, the theatre is a great backdrop for a welcome evening with friends and family.