Indigo, features a cast of 22, is a remarkably moving tribute to Ireland in the wake of the marriage Equality referendum. The piece was first staged at Scotland's National Youth Theatre festival in July, and can now be seen for the first time locally. Directed by Evan Lynch with Kyle Walsh. Hospital Food by Eugene
Scoil Rince Lár Na Tíre proudly presents: DANCE - A Row of Blue. Founded in 2009 in County Laois as a small adult only Irish dancing class with 13 dancers, Scoil Rince Lár Na Tíre now covers 3 counties with over 50 dancers who compete competitively on a regular basis. Their show will fuse Traditional
Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty two years of child raising in the suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career, as a public-school teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park- or that has found him-
Weaved through song, story, music and poetry the play chronicles the tapestry that formed the background to the rising, the insurrection itself and the heroes both celebrated and forgotten. Laochra Gael evokes myriad emotions of love, sorrow, tragedy and triumph, resurrecting much faded from the annals of history. The play, written by local Allenview Heights
The Real McCoy, directed by Bro. Michael Broderick, played here last year to packed houses for 5 nights. It is now back for 3 nights by popular demand. Meet again , hard hearted Madge (Noreen Donnelly)and her daughter Maura (Jo McMahon) who wants to marry the Postman(Mick Malone)...not to mention the priest(B.Cornally) and Nora and
Artie Shaughnessy is a songwriter with visions of glory. Toiling by day as a zoo-keeper, he suffers in seedy lounges by night, plying his wares at piano bars in Queens, New York where he lives with his wife, Bananas. Artie’s downstairs mistress, Bunny Flingus will sleep with him anytime but refuses to cook until they
Newbridge Musical Society, is an Award winning Society, which has staged shows such as 9 to 5, Sister Act, Oliver, Jesus Christ Super Star, Beauty and the Beast and many more over the last few years. They would love you to join them for their Gala Concert on Sunday 29th May at 8pm in the
This is a respectful telling of the 1916 story by the pupils of Patrician Primary School, Newbridge. A mixture of traditional ballads and six original compositions, this is a musical interlaced with light humour, poetic performances and rousing drama. Written and directed by teachers Francis T. Kirke with James Tooher (Staring at Lakes) as musical
O'Rourke School of Ballet presents Enchantment. A ballet showcase of all things magical. You will be transported to a fairytale world of magic toyshops, mermaids and enchanted swans by our students this June bank holiday weekend. Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th June Time: 1pm and 5pm
Riff Raff Drama Group Newbridge are back with their new exciting production The Word on the Street, written by Dave Tiernan and directed by Brother Michael Broderick and Catherine Connolly. Somewhere in New York, 1933, Prohibition has ended, there's a new President and times seem to be getting better until a local Mob Boss is
Eighteen brave readers have “volunteered” to read an episode. They will each be given one minute to share the experience at an informal gathering in the Café on Bloomsday. This event is In association with the exhibition by Gay Brabazon in the McKenna Gallery.
This is a respectful telling of the 1916 story by the pupils of Patrician Primary School, Newbridge. A mixture of traditional ballads and six original compositions, this is a musical interlaced with light humour, poetic performances and rousing drama. Written and directed by teachers Francis T. Kirke with James Tooher (Staring at Lakes) as musical
‘Shout it Out’ is a programme of plays by Griese Youth Theatre. GYT's work this year has explored the role of social media, our unlimited access to information through the online world and how we consent to the use of such information about ourselves. In this centenary year where so much of our time will
THE COMMUNICATION CORD by Brian Friel is an uproariously funny satire, set in a remote Donegal cottage which has been converted into a weekend retreat for members of the urban elite. In the midst of smoking chimneys, a devious Peig and a smug senator, young love is both thwarted and given stimulus in a welter
In 2016 Crooked House received Young Ensemble Scheme support from the Arts Council to develop a project with its youth theatre (Kildare Youth Theatre). The project explored the impact of migration in young people in Kildare. Using the metaphor of Shakespearian Venice, this new work tells stories of those left behind in the mass migration
For the first time Crooked House Theatre Company brings all of the youth theatres in County Kildare together to showcase their brand new plays for the NT Connections 2017 season, and to take part in workshops and masterclasses for the weekend. Friday 10th March 8.00pm Double Bill Griese Youth Theatre, Ballitore:
