The Helix, Dublin
The Helix in August 2007 | |
| Full name | The Helix Centre for the Performing Arts |
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| Former names | North Dublin Arts Centre |
| Address | DCU Main Campus, Collins Avenue Extension Dublin D9 D09 FW22 Ireland |
| Location | Glasnevin |
| Coordinates | 53°23′11″N 6°15′34″W / 53.38639°N 6.25944°W |
| Owner | Dublin City University |
| Operator | UAC Management DAC, a DCU subsidiary company |
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| Construction | |
| Broke ground | August 2000 |
| Opened | 21 October 2002 |
| Construction cost | €36.5 million |
| Architect | Wejchert Architects |
| Project manager | Healy Kelly & Partners |
| General contractor | Bennett Construction |
| Website | |
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The Helix, formally The Helix Centre for the Performing Arts, is a multi-purpose venue located on the Dublin City University main campus in Glasnevin, Dublin. Officially opened by then President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, on 5 March 1996, the Helix contains a concert hall, theatre, studio theatre, exhibition space, artists-in-residence studios, and a green room and other support spaces, along with an in-site café.