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COMEDY THEATRE: Alternative Bedtime Stories.

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Once upon a time, two fair maidens dragged fairy tales kicking and screaming into the 21st century in this sharp and original review of all things “happily ever after”. Follow the trail of breadcrumbs to see your favourite bedtime stories poked with a big stick before being tossed into a cauldron with physical comedy and

€14 – €16

THEATRE: THE MATCHMAKER by John B. Keane

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

THE MATCHMAKER stars Mary McEvoy (best known for her role as Biddie in the long-running RTE series Glenroe) and Irish actor and comedian Jon Kenny (part of the Irish comic duo d’Unbelievables). Jon Kenny is also well known for appearing in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted. Together they play a myriad of characters in

€18 – €20

DINNER THEATRE: Only Fools The (cushty) Dining Experience

Kildare House Hotel Dublin Road, Kildare Town, Ireland

Ten 42 Productions in association with Interactive Theatre International (Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience) presents a brand new show. Transporting guests to The Nags Head for some wheeling, dealing and eating, this fully immersive, highly interactive theatre show makes for a t’riffic night out – you’d be a plonker to miss it! Del Boy

€3 – €50

LOCAL ARTS: Newbridge Drama Group Presents – 45 Seconds from Broadway by Neil Simon

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

From America’s master of contemporary Broadway comedy, here is a take on behind the scenes action in the entertainment world, this time near the heart of the theatre district. 45 Seconds from Broadway takes place in the legendary “Polish Tea Room” on New York’s 47th Street. Here Broadway theatre personalities gather and schmooze. Great acting

€12 – €15

THEATRE: Seven Ages of Mam

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A new, heart-warmingly funny yet poignant play starring Pauline O’Driscoll (Smalltown, The Young Offenders) in which Mam shares her hilarious take on motherhood, sexuality, grief, infidelity, ageing, love, lust and loneliness.  A female-centric piece that will appeal to all. A contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare's most famous soliloquy - but from a Mam's point of view! 

€15 – €18

LOCAL ARTS: Stormy Surprise by Dave Tiernan

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Paul thought he’d planned the best surprise birthday party for his wife June when he hired an old remote cottage in the woods, but the shabby shack isn’t up to June’s standard, and things get even worse as the surprise guests that Paul has invited are people that June hates. A stormy night adds to

€10 – €12

LOCAL ARTS: Newbridge Drama Group presents Canaries by Bernard Farrell

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Bernard Farrell's Canaries was first performed on stage at the Abbey Theatre in October 1980.  Since then it’s been a great hit with many audiences. Set in the Canary Islands we meet a collection of colourful characters. From a couple who are not shy about sharing their ‘holiday’ with  anyone willing, to a couple of singletons who

€12 – €15