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Other Worlds by Jess Rowell Dance

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds, transporting us into new dimensions. Courageous characters, intriguing instruments, spectacular sights, scents, and textures weave together to create an unforgettable sensory-rich, theatrical experience. Join us

€10
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SCHOOLS: Other Worlds by Jess Rowell Dance

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds, transporting us into new dimensions. Courageous characters, intriguing instruments, spectacular sights, scents, and textures weave together to create an unforgettable sensory-rich, theatrical experience. Join us

€8
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SCHOOLS: Other Worlds by Jess Rowell Dance

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds, transporting us into new dimensions. Courageous characters, intriguing instruments, spectacular sights, scents, and textures weave together to create an unforgettable sensory-rich, theatrical experience. Join us

€8
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SCHOOLS: Other Worlds by Jess Rowell Dance

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds, transporting us into new dimensions. Courageous characters, intriguing instruments, spectacular sights, scents, and textures weave together to create an unforgettable sensory-rich, theatrical experience. Join us

€8
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SCHOOLS: Other Worlds by Jess Rowell Dance

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds, transporting us into new dimensions. Courageous characters, intriguing instruments, spectacular sights, scents, and textures weave together to create an unforgettable sensory-rich, theatrical experience. Join us

€8
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SCHOOLS: Other Worlds by Jess Rowell Dance

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds, transporting us into new dimensions. Courageous characters, intriguing instruments, spectacular sights, scents, and textures weave together to create an unforgettable sensory-rich, theatrical experience. Join us

€8

Zeitgeist Jukebox

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

“A thing of delicate beauty, I wept the whole way through” The Bell Harbour News On a night such as this, some folk meet up at an old warehouse in response to a notice on a lamppost. An invitation to join the oddest band that ever was in the making of the greatest album of

€16 – €18
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FIRST FORTNIGHT 2025: Movement & Mindfulness

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join the Aquatic Yogi (Paul Donnelly) for an engaging and playful yoga session designed to build strength, self-awareness, and confidence. This guided flow will not only awaken the body and mind but also inspire a sense of identity and empowerment in your little ones. Paul will be joined by Siân Quill on the day who

€10
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FIRST FORTNIGHT: Purple Door Presents STEREO

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

STEREO is a performance with live music by Purple Door which explores the themes of identity and categorisation, with a focus on challenging stereotypes. Purple Door, led by Kasia Eliasz, is an inclusive performing group dedicated to creating a welcoming space for artistic and social dialogue. Our mission is to cultivate an environment that encourages

Free
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Pat & Faye Shortt- Knuckle Down

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Pat and Faye Shortt return with their sell out show Knuckle Down! Due to popular demand, they are returning to Riverbank with the final leg of the tour. The show is a collection of mad characters that won over audiences in venues throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK. Knuckle Down shows off the incredible

€30
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BRIGID 2025: Moving Words

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Sit down, not for long though! Open your listening ears, your seeing eyes and get ready to enter a world where a wicked fairy and a giant come to life to try to scare you. Will Finn the warrior of the Fianna let them loose? We will all soon get up and move our greatest

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BRIGID 2025: Wet Felt Making with Tamzen Lundy

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Making a spring inspired picture bookmark. Let your kids enjoy the sensory craft of wet felt making. This active craft is the oldest form of textile making in the world. It involves soap, water and wool fibre as well as lots of rubbing and rolling. Many children enjoy the sensory experience of “messy play” and

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BRIGID 2025: Strongwomen Science

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

StrongWomen Science is a circus science show for children and families starring two women scientists turned circus performers. Aoife Raleigh is an engineer, Maria Corcoran an environmental scientist. Ever wanted to know how you balance a chair on your chin, if you can juggle liquid, or how circus performers eat fire? StrongWomen Aoife and Maria

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Seift

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Aodh has started a new job he doesn’t believe in. There will be no negative consequences for himself, his family, or the country. Fan Linn. Seift is a bi-lingual play about political grifting, the repurposing of language, and Irish identity. It’s about familial relationships, media narratives, and the concept of notions. As Aodh’s job mirrors

Free
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Deirdre O’Kane – O’Kaning It

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Comedic fireball Deirdre O'Kane is mad for road, mercilessly mining hilarity from the human condition. Will she conquer the chaos or revel in it? Tame the mayhem or "O'Kane it"? Either way you're in for a night of relentless laughs fuelled by warped personal insight!   On sale Monday 11 November

€30
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Brigid’s Day Special – Songwriters ‘In the Round’

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank Arts Centre is delighted to present this special event to celebrate Imbolc and Brigid's Day. This unique event will feature three of Kildare’s finest female singer-songwriters: Megan O’Neill, Sive and Heidi Talbot, in an ‘In The Round’ style. Songwriters 'In the Round' style shows originated in Nashville, Tennessee at the Bluebird Café, where it is now

€15 – €18
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Chris Kent – Offline

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Cork’s own Chris Kent returns with a brand new show ‘Offline’. He tries to give up the internet and navigate life without asking his phone what to eat, where to go or how to get home. He longs for a simpler time of playing ‘Snake’ and constructing emojis himself. Now that he has hit 40

€25
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Jerry Fish – Dreaming of Daniel Tour

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Jerry Fish, indie legend, showman extraordinaire and ringmaster of exceptional renown, is back with his first LP in 15 years. The new album entitled Dreaming of Daniel feat. MayKay (Fight Like Apes) is a labour of love for Jerry, featuring songs by the late, great Daniel Johnston. Jerry Fish is one of Ireland’s most enigmatic and

€25
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Paddy Cullivan’s The Murder of Michael Collins

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Paddy Cullivan, well-known from RTÉ’s Late Late Show House Band, presents a fascinating and controversial exploration of one of the most pivotal moments in Irish history—the assassination of Michael Collins. The Murder of Michael Collins takes audiences on a gripping, multimedia journey through historical evidence, political intrigue, and shocking revelations. This show is not just a retelling of history

€18 – €20
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IFI SCHOOL SCREENING: The Fantastic Three | Les trois fantastiques

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Three friends, Max, Tom and Vivian, spend all their time together as the Fantastic Three, supporting each other in and out of school. When Max’s brother returns from prison seemingly reformed, he has one last scheme to tie up.  Led by Max, the Fantastic Three try to intervene in the hope of saving his brother.

€6

Music Network Presents: Derek Hickey, Liz & Yvonne Kane and Macdara Ó Faoláin

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Music Network kicks off 2025 with a celebration of the very best of Irish traditional music. This exciting tour brings together four of Ireland’s most celebrated traditional musicians: Derek Hickey, TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2024 Musician of the Year, Liz and Yvonne Kane (The Kane Sisters), TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2024 Group of the Year, and Macdara

€15 – €18
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Route 66 Big Band

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Route 66 Big Band return to Riverbank Arts Centre! The sixteen-piece band has captivated audiences all over Leinster with their distinct musical style. Their repertoire spans from timeless 1940’s numbers to contemporary hits, all delivered with a vibrant big band flair that promises to ignite the stage. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the magic

€20 – €22
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The Speks

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The Speks present a lively show of nursery rhymes and sing-along songs set to acoustic Irish music which will have adults and kids jumping in their seats! Their hand-clapping, toe-tapping, hearty-laughing show is all about life on Glasses Island – a magical island off the coast of Co. Clare where everybody wears glasses! The Speks have won a

€12 – €44
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Moxie Brawl Presents Punk Alley

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Punk Alley is a loud, wild, and unapologetic joyride of live original punk music and high energy dance. But don’t leave your adults at home – this is a punk show for everyone. Enter the world of the Lazurr Tuts, a world-famous, guitar wielding, foot stomping punk band made up of misfits and outcasts. They

€10 – €36
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Bernard O’Shea – Desperate House Husband

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Bernard O'Shea, the 'Desperate House Husband,' invites you on a hilarious escapade into the stay-at-home parenting world. Brace yourself for comical tales of domestic appliances with sinister intentions, yearning for a peaceful night's rest, and even covert playground reconnaissance operations. It's a laugh-out-loud journey through the trials and tribulations of modern family life!

€22
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IFI SCHOOL SCREENING: La Suprema

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Welcome to the town of La Suprema, a tiny and remote Columbian village in the Caribbean region, where teenager Laureana finds out her estranged uncle will be boxing for the world championship. She is determined to watch the fight, but the town has no electricity and no television. Against the odds, and her grandmother’s expectations

€6
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Curragh Community College Presents Legally Blonde

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join us as we follow the vibrant journey of Elle Woods (Emma Behan), a spirited sorority girl on her chaotic journey to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner Huntington III (Vasile Roga). Leaving her glamorous life in Beverly Hills behind, Elle embarks on a bold adventure to pursue a law degree at Harvard Law School. With

€10 – €15
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Curragh Community College Presents Legally Blonde

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join us as we follow the vibrant journey of Elle Woods (Emma Behan), a spirited sorority girl on her chaotic journey to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner Huntington III (Vasile Roga). Leaving her glamorous life in Beverly Hills behind, Elle embarks on a bold adventure to pursue a law degree at Harvard Law School. With

€10 – €15
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This Flight Tonight – The Songs of Joni Mitchell

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Acclaimed singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present 'This Flight Tonight' an intimate five-piece acoustic live tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell. Featuring songs such as 'California', 'Blue', 'Woodstock' 'Both Sides Now', 'Coyote', 'Big Yellow Taxi', 'A Case Of You', and many more.. Acclaimed UK singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present what they consider to be the

€25
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Up Till Dawn Presents Pucked by Cathal Ryan

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

PUCKED is a fast paced, comedic, theatrical, one-man blockbuster! PUCKED tells the story of the young and ambitious Matty Daly. Immersed in the GAA from birth, Matty has one dream and one dream only, to play on his senior team. When Matty finally gets called up, we join him as he learns the hard way, that playing senior isn’t

€18 – €20
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Memoir of a Snail

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

In 1970s Australia, snail-obsessed Grace lives in a shabby apartment with her pyromaniac twin brother Gilbert and their ailing father. When their father dies, the twins are separated and sent to foster families on opposite sides of the country. As the years pass and each sibling endures a gruelling series of tragedies, disappointments and hardships,

€5 – €9
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IFI SCHOOL SCREENING: Neneh Superstar

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Neneh loves to dance and perform, and fulfils her dreams of joining the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet School, despite her parents’ concerns that it’s not a welcoming place for a young black girl. She gets through the auditions but at the school, Neneh finds herself at odds with the traditionalist school director Marianne, who singles

€6

Gemma Hayes

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

2020 saw Gemma Hayes and her family to relocate from London to West Cork in her native Ireland. It was here that she reignited her passion for song-writing that provided the spark for what would become her sixth studio album Blind Faith. “Songs began to murmur, distil and rise up in my mind,” she explains.

€25
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Graphic Notation with Wildwood

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join two of Ireland’s finest contemporary musicians (Deirdre O’Leary and Alex Petcu) as they explore graphic notation, the peculiar practice of interpreting visual symbols, shapes and imagery as the score for a musical piece. This one-off workshop is open to musicians and non-musicians alike (feel free to bring your instrument), and is a chance to

€25
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Wildwood

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Bass clarinettist, Deirdre O’Leary, and percussionist, Alex Petcu came together in 2021 to create programmes of funky rhythms and wildly beautiful sounds, full of eccentricity and wit. A new duo with big plans, Alex and Deirdre have played together for many years in Crash Ensemble and other groups. They share a dynamic energy and a

€15 – €18
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Joe the Magician – Live

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

It’s Joe the Magician from RTÉjr! And he’s bringing his spectacular children’s comedy magic and illusion show back to Riverbank for an afternoon of mind-boggling fun! Joe’s show fuses laugh out loud comedy magic with absolutely jaw dropping spectacular illusions live on stage. It’s a rollercoaster theatrical ride that reinvents children’s entertainment. A flying table,

€16
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The Devil’s Spine Band

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Leaning heavily into the genre of ‘Dark Cabaret,’ (previously explored with “The Whistling Girl”- settings of  Dorothy Parker’s poetry with Honor Heffernan), The Devil’s Spine Band takes its’ lead from Oscar Wilde’s 1882 trip to Leadville Colorado, then explores all things ‘Cowboy’ and ‘Wilde-West’ in an Americana explosion heavily tinged with Trevor Knight’s unique innovative

€18 – €20
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Kyle Riley: Little Folk – On The Road

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kyle’s back with his wildly popular family concert for young children! Little Folk- On the Road is perfectly suited for 2-7yr olds and their adults. Featuring his award winning children’s music, catchy kids tunes and proper sing-a-long songs, it’s super fun for for the whole family. It’s a foot stomping, hand clapping, and jumping good

€10 – €36
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Shane Daniel Byrne – Trouble Denim

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

This Irish fella is back after BURSTING onto the Irish scene in 2024. Shane Daniel Byrne is on fire; fresh from sell-out touring in Ireland, UK and Australia. Pop in and join him for his spicy new show about Jeans, Jackets and Jesus Christ. Expect honey-sweet and coffee-bitter from this award-winning comedian. “Shane Daniel Byrne

€24
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Kildare Youth Theatre Presents Mia and the Fish

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The story explores the challenges of displacement and the immigrant experience and inspires reflection on our shared responsibility to protect each other and the environment. Faced with an apocalyptic storm and an uncertain future, a group of young refugees and friends must struggle to survive in a new world while protecting each other. Directed by

€5 – €10
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Kildare Youth Theatre Presents Mia and the Fish

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The story explores the challenges of displacement and the immigrant experience and inspires reflection on our shared responsibility to protect each other and the environment. Faced with an apocalyptic storm and an uncertain future, a group of young refugees and friends must struggle to survive in a new world while protecting each other. Directed by

€5 – €10
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David O’Doherty – Tiny Piano Man

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The dishevelled prince of €10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair. It’s gonna be a big one. Star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), Live At The Apollo (BBC) and Along For the Ride with David O’Doherty (Channel 4).

€23
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All We Imagine As Light

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Nurses Prabha and Anu share an apartment in Mumbai. Prabha’s husband moved abroad years previously and no longer contacts her. Despite that, she remains loyal to him and rejects the romantic advances of a friendly doctor working in her hospital. Outgoing Anu, meanwhile, is in a passionate relationship with Shiaz - a relationship she keeps

€5 – €9
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IFI SCHOOL SCREENING: Love & Revolution | Te estoy amando locamente

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Seville, 1977. Single mother Reme lives with her son Miguel, a wannabe torch singer and performer. Through his love of the stage, he befriends a group involved in the growing LGBT rights movement. Initially, Reme struggles to accept her son's friends and lifestyle but eventually she does everything she can to support him. Set during

€6

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 19-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 7/8s, even though the most obvious outcome is neither. If turning

€27
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