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The Odd Theatre Company Presents Hamlet

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The Odd Theatre Company is delighted to present William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, widely regarded as one of the greatest plays ever written. For over 400 years this epic tale of deceit, love, and revenge has enraptured audiences and has perhaps done more than any of his works to earn Shakespeare his place is the preeminent playwright

€15 – €20
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The Odd Theatre Company Presents Hamlet

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The Odd Theatre Company is delighted to present William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, widely regarded as one of the greatest plays ever written. For over 400 years this epic tale of deceit, love, and revenge has enraptured audiences and has perhaps done more than any of his works to earn Shakespeare his place is the preeminent playwright

€15 – €20
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The Odd Theatre Company Presents Hamlet

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The Odd Theatre Company is delighted to present William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, widely regarded as one of the greatest plays ever written. For over 400 years this epic tale of deceit, love, and revenge has enraptured audiences and has perhaps done more than any of his works to earn Shakespeare his place is the preeminent playwright

€15 – €20
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Fighting Words for Secondary School

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge is the Kildare Partner of Fighting Words. We present creative writing workshops for primary and secondary schools. Fighting Words workshops are always free of charge to the participants. Upcoming Fighting Words Workshops for Secondary School: Monday 12th February, 10:30am Monday 8th April, 10:30am Monday 29th April, 10:30am Monday 13th May, 10:30am

free, booking essential

Let It Be A Tale

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

a spoken word performance by Rafeef Ziadah with live music by Phil Monsour, in memory of Palestinian poet and educator Refaat Alareer. Palestinian poet and spoken word artist Rafeef Ziadah brings her powerful catalogue of poetry to the stage featuring selections from her latest album "Three Generations" and earlier works from "We Teach Life". With

€18 – €20

European Poetry Festival Ireland

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A special event offering a unique approach to poetry in performance: 5 poets/artists based in Ireland and 4 visiting poets/artists from the rest of Europe pair up to produce brand new, specially commissioned collaborative works to premiere on the night. Representing a legacy of poet Christodoulos Makris' spell as Writer in Residence at Maynooth University

Free

Jack Lukeman – Echo On

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Jack Lukeman, affectionately known as Jack L, has just announced a new regional tour following the smashing success of his latest album Echo On. The highly anticipated tour guarantees an unforgettable kaleidoscope of performances, each radiating with the electrifying energy and raw passion that embody Jack Lukeman’s music. Tickets on sale Thursday 26th October, 10am.

€28

Fred & Alice

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Love in the time of OCD written by award winning writer John Sheehy performed by Ciaran Bermingham and Cora Fenton Fred & Alice is a blistering head wreck played at a hilarious pace! It’s not easy to get by in this crazy old world, is it? But Fred and Alice have discovered that all you

€14 – €16
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SCHOOLS: Kildare Youth Theatre Presents King Lear

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The government of one of the most powerful nations in the world is on the edge of collapse. An autocrat, driven by vanity, pride, and losing his grip on reality, charts a path which will have consequences for generations to come. Unwilling to heed those brave enough to speak the truth, his power soon falls

€5
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Kildare Youth Theatre Presents King Lear

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The government of one of the most powerful nations in the world is on the edge of collapse. An autocrat, driven by vanity, pride, and losing his grip on reality, charts a path which will have consequences for generations to come. Unwilling to heed those brave enough to speak the truth, his power soon falls

€5 – €10
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SCHOOLS: Kildare Youth Theatre Presents King Lear

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The government of one of the most powerful nations in the world is on the edge of collapse. An autocrat, driven by vanity, pride, and losing his grip on reality, charts a path which will have consequences for generations to come. Unwilling to heed those brave enough to speak the truth, his power soon falls

€5
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Kildare Youth Theatre Presents King Lear

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The government of one of the most powerful nations in the world is on the edge of collapse. An autocrat, driven by vanity, pride, and losing his grip on reality, charts a path which will have consequences for generations to come. Unwilling to heed those brave enough to speak the truth, his power soon falls

€5 – €10

8th Irish Military Seminar – Saturday 11th May

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

9.00-9.30 Registration, Refreshments and Bookshop 9.30  Welcome 9.40-10.20 This land of ire. The Nine Years’ War in Ireland, 1593-1603 Dr. James O’Neill The Nine Years’ War was one of the most traumatic and bloody conflicts in the history of Ireland. Encroachment on the liberties of the Irish lords by the English crown caused Hugh O’Neill,

free
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Fighting Words for Secondary School

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge is the Kildare Partner of Fighting Words. We present creative writing workshops for primary and secondary schools. Fighting Words workshops are always free of charge to the participants. Upcoming Fighting Words Workshops for Secondary School: Monday 12th February, 10:30am Monday 8th April, 10:30am Monday 29th April, 10:30am Monday 13th May, 10:30am

free, booking essential

Pan Pan’s Cascando by Samuel Beckett

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Accompany Samuel Beckett’s curious figures into an uncertain future. Attired in dark cloaks and given headphones, audiences are guided through a rhythmic, immersive, group choreographical experience. First broadcast in 1963, Cascando begins with the curious character Opener (Daniel Reardon) setting the scene: the month of May, a time of “reawakening”.  The Opener commands two other

€10

SCHOOLS: Artist Talk with Greg Sinclair

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Led by creator and artist Greg Sinclair, this unique talk will offer students an insight into the inspiration, process and creative production of the Seashells film and exhibition. Greg will explore tongue twisters from around the world in a playful and performative way. Inviting students to share tongue twisters of their own...the sillier the better! 

free, booking essential

Sightless Cinema

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

- audio plays in the dark- by Sightless Cinema with Ciarán Taylor ‘Spectacular performance…a thoroughly immersive experience’ Meath Chronicle Sightless Cinema - an evening of audio plays in the dark is a fun filled programme of short surround sound audio plays, where all the pictures are in your head! Optional blindfolds provided, for an immersive sound experience. Featuring a surprising and entertaining mix

€5 – €9

Crazy Crafts and Whimsical Words with Greg Sinclair

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join us for this fun-filled workshop! ‘Seashells’ creator Greg Sinclair invites you and your family for 90mins of creativity and connection - where channelling your silliness is a must. The workshop is participatory, engaging and fun for children and adults alike. Together families will view the ‘Seashells’ film, gathering inspiration from the exquisite costumes and

€10

Ballymore Eustace Concert Band

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Ballymore Eustace Concert Band presents an evening of music with a repertoire featuring movie scores, marches, popular classical music and rock/pop pieces arranged for wind band. Expect everything from Sousa to Neil Diamond to The Incredibles soundtrack!

€12 – €15
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Fighting Words for Secondary School

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge is the Kildare Partner of Fighting Words. We present creative writing workshops for primary and secondary schools. Fighting Words workshops are always free of charge to the participants. Upcoming Fighting Words Workshops for Secondary School: Monday 12th February, 10:30am Monday 8th April, 10:30am Monday 29th April, 10:30am Monday 13th May, 10:30am

free, booking essential

Brigid, Gobnait & Sheela-na-Gig with Edel Meade

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Edel Meade from Co. Tipperary is one of Ireland's leading performers, noted for her stunning voice and mesmerising live performances. Join her for a very special solo concert performance weaving together a beautiful selection of music, stories and songs related to Brigid, Gobnait and Sheela-na-gig, drawing from Irish folklore and mythology and premiering a brand

€10 – €12

Emma Doran – Dilemma!

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

It’s the post-apocalyptic world. There’s only one contraceptive pill left. Do you give it to your 20-year-old daughter or keep it for yourself? Is it better to be a 40-year-old grandmother or a 40-year-old new Mum. These are the dilemmas facing Emma Doran aged 39 and 7/8’s, even though the most obvious outcome is neither.

€25

Paddy Cullivan – I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NOT IRELAND

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join Paddy on a hilariously insightful journey through the history of partition and the Ireland of the future... Imagine this. It's 2032. The people have spoken on both sides of the border and Ireland is a brand new 32-county country. There's a new flag. A new anthem. There's even a new capital! As Unionists holiday in

€18

The Illegals with Niamh Kavanagh

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Ireland’s only Double Tribute to the iconic music of Eagles and Fleetwood Mac Widely regarded as one of the best live tribute acts in the country, The Illegals are into their 25th year with their ever-popular, classic-rock revue. Fifty Years ago, the Eagles released their third album – On The Border. Half a century later,

€25
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Fighting Words for Primary School

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge is the Kildare Partner of Fighting Words. We present creative writing workshops for primary and secondary schools. Fighting Words workshops are always free of charge to the participants. Upcoming Fighting Words Workshops for Primary School: Monday 29th January, 10:30am Monday 27th May, 10:30am Monday 10th June, 10:30am Monday 17th June, 10:30am

free, booking essential

JUNE FEST: School’s Out For Summer

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

For one night only, the great musical talent from Newbridge’s secondary schools come together to kick off June Fest 2024! Join us for student band performances that cover all genres in this exciting new addition to the community arts festival.

€10
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Riff Raff Drama Group Presents Secret Dilemma

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riff Raff Drama Group are back with the premiere of Dave Tiernan’s two act comedy Secret Dilemma. It’s Grace’s wedding day, and everyone is ready...except Grace. Her mother Alice has insisted on a garden wedding at the family home, but things don’t go according to plan, with the caterers ruining the cuisine, the band leaving,

€12 – €15
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Riff Raff Drama Group Presents Secret Dilemma

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riff Raff Drama Group are back with the premiere of Dave Tiernan’s two act comedy Secret Dilemma. It’s Grace’s wedding day, and everyone is ready...except Grace. Her mother Alice has insisted on a garden wedding at the family home, but things don’t go according to plan, with the caterers ruining the cuisine, the band leaving,

€12 – €15

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Riff Raff Drama Group Presents Secret Dilemma

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riff Raff Drama Group are back with the premiere of Dave Tiernan’s two act comedy Secret Dilemma. It’s Grace’s wedding day, and everyone is ready...except Grace. Her mother Alice has insisted on a garden wedding at the family home, but things don’t go according to plan, with the caterers ruining the cuisine, the band leaving,

€12 – €15

JUNE FEST: Summer Time Session Hosted by Host Frankie Lane

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join musician Frankie Lane as he hosts June Fest’s Summer Sessions, featuring a host of local artists who will entertain you with an evening of music, drama, poetry and song. All funds raised on the night will go to Newbridge Day Centre and Meals on Wheels.

€10

Crooked House & Newbridge Women’s Shed – Milis

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Milis means sweet in Gaeilge. This performance was devised by the women of the Newbridge Women's Shed group collaborating with Crooked House over several weeks. They met once a week and created scenes, images, dialogue and episodes that explore several themes of importance to the women. The performance will feature a celebration of the women's

Free event, booking necessary

The Classic Beatles – Magical Mystery Tour

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Following their sell out Number 1s Tour across Ireland in Summer 2023, The Classic Beatles are back with their Magical Mystery Tour 2024. Relive the sights and sounds of the Sixties in a stunning 2hr show stuffed with the best songs ever written. The Beatles are back at Number 1 with Now & Then, which highlights the unwavering appeal of their

€25

JUNE FEST: Miriam Mulcahy in Conversation with Olivia Fitzsimons

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Women of Words: A Day of Writing Instinct and Inspiration This afternoon session will feature a captivating conversation between Newbridge author Miriam Mulcahy, (This is My Sea) and acclaimed author Olivia Fitzsimons (The Quiet Whispers Never Stop). They will delve into the various inspirations that fuel their writing endeavours and explore the diverse array of

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Fighting Words for Primary School

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge is the Kildare Partner of Fighting Words. We present creative writing workshops for primary and secondary schools. Fighting Words workshops are always free of charge to the participants. Upcoming Fighting Words Workshops for Primary School: Monday 29th January, 10:30am Monday 27th May, 10:30am Monday 10th June, 10:30am Monday 17th June, 10:30am

free, booking essential
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SCHOOLS: Fall & Float – Mónica Muñoz Dance

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A visual dance performance for audiences aged 4+. With playful energy, impressive acrobatics, comic timing and a joyful soundscape, two dancers create a magical world through the clever manipulation of simple balloons. Their imaginations seem to know no bounds – resulting in a hypnotic, funny and uplifting performance full of falling, lifting, throwing, catching, stumbling,

€6

Music Network Presents Linda Fredriksson

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Following the release of their debut album Juniper in 2021, Finnish saxophonist Linda Fredriksson quickly established themselves as an important creative force on the national and international jazz scene. Winner of a Teosto Award in 2022, one of Scandinavia’s most prestigious awards recognising musical work that is considered bold, original and innovative, Juniper also received

€15 – €18
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Fighting Words for Primary School

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge is the Kildare Partner of Fighting Words. We present creative writing workshops for primary and secondary schools. Fighting Words workshops are always free of charge to the participants. Upcoming Fighting Words Workshops for Primary School: Monday 29th January, 10:30am Monday 27th May, 10:30am Monday 10th June, 10:30am Monday 17th June, 10:30am

free, booking essential
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NightLight

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

NightLight – a new concert from BabyLovesMusic. BabyLovesMusiccreate unique concerts for babies. NightLight –  inspired by lullabies, sleep, dreams, peace, rest, succour - is an informal concert for babies aged 0-12 months and their carers featuring four award-winning musicians – Tim Doyle, Kate Hearne, Anna Newell, and Eamon Sweeney – with musical arrangements by Malachy

€10
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NightLight

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

NightLight – a new concert from BabyLovesMusic. BabyLovesMusiccreate unique concerts for babies. NightLight –  inspired by lullabies, sleep, dreams, peace, rest, succour - is an informal concert for babies aged 0-12 months and their carers featuring four award-winning musicians – Tim Doyle, Kate Hearne, Anna Newell, and Eamon Sweeney – with musical arrangements by Malachy

€10
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NightLight

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

NightLight – a new concert from BabyLovesMusic. BabyLovesMusiccreate unique concerts for babies. NightLight –  inspired by lullabies, sleep, dreams, peace, rest, succour - is an informal concert for babies aged 0-12 months and their carers featuring four award-winning musicians – Tim Doyle, Kate Hearne, Anna Newell, and Eamon Sweeney – with musical arrangements by Malachy

€10
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NightLight

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

NightLight – a new concert from BabyLovesMusic. BabyLovesMusiccreate unique concerts for babies. NightLight –  inspired by lullabies, sleep, dreams, peace, rest, succour - is an informal concert for babies aged 0-12 months and their carers featuring four award-winning musicians – Tim Doyle, Kate Hearne, Anna Newell, and Eamon Sweeney – with musical arrangements by Malachy

€10

The Pension Plan

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Maybe you were away last year or maybe you just couldn’t get a ticket but, cheer up, because, responding to demand, Beezneez are back with John McDwyer’s rip roaring comedy about the bachelor Flanagan brothers who live a life of peaceful contentment on their hillside farm, disturbed only by the persistent efforts of their spinster

€18 – €20

Eleanor McEvoy

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Eleanor McEvoy is set to captivate audiences worldwide in 2024 with an exhilarating tour which will come to Riverbank. As anticipation builds for her tour, McEvoy also promises a delightful holiday treat for her fans – a Christmas re-mix of her beloved song South Anne Street created by the Grammy Award

€20 – €22
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Fighting Words for Primary School

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge is the Kildare Partner of Fighting Words. We present creative writing workshops for primary and secondary schools. Fighting Words workshops are always free of charge to the participants. Upcoming Fighting Words Workshops for Primary School: Monday 29th January, 10:30am Monday 27th May, 10:30am Monday 10th June, 10:30am Monday 17th June, 10:30am

free, booking essential

Ye Vagabonds

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Following a sold out show in October 2022, Ye Vagabonds return to Riverbank! Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow. After moving to Dublin in 2012, they quickly became a staple of the live music and session scene in Ireland, playing their own original songs as

€28