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Anna Newell Theatre Adventures & Riverbank Arts Centre Present An Attempt to Talk with the Beginning of the World

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

an immersive dance show for babies aged 3-12 months “Doing theatre for babies is to explore the unknown.  It goes against common sense.  It’s political.  It’s also necessary, I believe, because babies have a right to beauty and they’re not always exposed to it.  Theatre for babies implies commitment, but a commitment that draws us

€12

Illustration Workshop with Jo Jo Gannon (9-12 years)

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join artist and illustrator Jo Jo Gannon for a fun-filled workshop inspired by the poetry anthology for children ‘I am the Wind’. Participants are invited to respond to the poems, by drawing pictures and playing games. They will learn how words and poems can spark their creativity in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Suitable for

€12
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Anna Newell Theatre Adventures & Riverbank Arts Centre Present An Attempt to Talk with the Beginning of the World

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

an immersive dance show for babies aged 3-12 months “Doing theatre for babies is to explore the unknown.  It goes against common sense.  It’s political.  It’s also necessary, I believe, because babies have a right to beauty and they’re not always exposed to it.  Theatre for babies implies commitment, but a commitment that draws us

€12

Lisa Richards Presents Gearóid Farrelly: Gearóid Rage

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Gearóid Farrelly follows his mammoth Glamour Hammer tour with a hilarious new stand up show touching on the many, many, MANY things that make his blood boil. "Gearóid Farrelly is Bloody Hilarious" Sarah Millican "My Absolute Favourite" Joanne McNally To be in Farrelly’s crowd is a joy. Each joke landed perfectly… impeccable comic timing” ★★★★★ Broadway

€20
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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 9th September, 10:30am Monday 23rd September, 10:30am Monday 7th October, 10:30am Monday 21st October, 10:30am

Free

Black Dog

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Ten years ago in a small town in Northwest China. After a decade-long absence, a cynical Lang returns to his hometown to spend out his remaining years. In order to make ends meet, Lang's old friend Nie arranges for him to join the town's dog patrol team, where he spends his days transporting stray dogs

€5 – €9
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BullyBully

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Winner of a “Zilveren Krekel” for “Most Impressive Stage Production”. What do a toddler and your average world leader have in common? Are there presidents who might also be throwing fits in the middle of supermarket isles? Or scream furiously until they get what they want? If you were to squint your eyes and look

€6

An Tolg Liteartha

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Mórimeacht liteartha na Gaeilge ag a gcuirfidh an sárchraoltóir Tristan Rosenstock ó RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltacht agallamh ar bhuaiteoirí Ghradaim Foilsitheoireachta an Oireachtais 2024 – Gradam Uí Shuilleabháin (Leabhar na Bliana don Léitheoir Fásta), Gradam Réics Carló (Leabhar na Bliana don Léitheoir Óg) agus Gradam de Bhaldraithe (Leabhar na Bliana do Shaothar Aistrithe go Gaeilge

Free

Kildare Readers’ Festival 2024

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join Kildare Readers’ Festival at Riverbank Arts Centre from 10–13 October as they celebrate their 15th anniversary! This year’s milestone event promises an extraordinary line-up of literary talent, featuring Maggie Armstrong, Sara Baume, Dermot Bolger, Jan Carson, Diarmaid Ferriter, Sinéad Gleeson, Dr. Páraic Kerrigan, Claire Kilroy, Niamh Mulvey, Mike McCormack, Fiona Neary and more. Immerse

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 Primary School: Monday 16th September, 10:30am Monday 30th September, 10:30am Monday 14th October, 10:30am Monday 4th November, 10:30am

Free

Hard Miles

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Inspired by true events at Ridgeview Academy, a medium-security correctional school in Colorado, Hard Miles follows beleaguered social worker, Greg (Matthew Modine) as he, and an unlikely crew of incarcerated students, embark on a seemingly impossible bike ride from Denver to the Grand Canyon. Hoping this arduous journey will transform the misfit teenagers into a

€5 – €9
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Sketchbook Club with Kate Escolin

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Sketchbook Club is a monthly event that encourages fun and playful art-making whilst also building a community of new, old, professional or hobby artists! The goal is to provide a safe space to create art in a relaxed environment. Make some art, make a friend, or just unwind on a Thursday evening. All art materials

Pay What You Can
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Newbridge Musical Theatre Presents Now That’s What I Call 80s

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Following their sold-out ABBA tribute concert last year, Newbridge Musical Theatre returns to Riverbank Arts Centre with their exciting new show Now That’s What I Call 80s. This concert promises to deliver all your favourite hits from the iconic decade of the 1980s, bringing back the energy and spirit of the era. Join them for

€15
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Newbridge Musical Theatre Presents Now That’s What I Call 80s

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Following their sold-out ABBA tribute concert last year, Newbridge Musical Theatre returns to Riverbank Arts Centre with their exciting new show Now That’s What I Call 80s. This concert promises to deliver all your favourite hits from the iconic decade of the 1980s, bringing back the energy and spirit of the era. Join them for

€15
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Yoga and Poems with Paul Donnelly & Siân Quill

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

The Ennio Morricone Experience

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The Ennio Morricone Experience is a tribute to the late maestro of film music who wrote over 400 film compositions in his lifetime, including the scores for audience favourites A Fistful of Dollars, The Good the Bad and the Ugly, Cinema Paradiso, and The Mission. The ensemble comprises of acclaimed solo international artists residing in

€26.50

Ballad of a Bandit

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Miquel Barceló and Branar Inspired by the legendary Irish figure Capt. George McNamara of Cong who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor, acclaimed musician Matthew Berrill takes to the stage in a new show which conjures up the daring deeds of bandits and highway men. Expect the unexpected in a show featuring

€10 – €36
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SCHOOLS: Ballad of a Bandit

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Miquel Barceló and Branar Ballad of a Bandit is an adventure story with a difference. Acclaimed musician Matthew Berrill takes to the stage in this new show which conjures up the daring deeds of bandits and highway men. But be prepared for the unexpected in a performance featuring live music, puppetry, object animation, expert storytelling

€6
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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 9th September, 10:30am Monday 23rd September, 10:30am Monday 7th October, 10:30am Monday 21st October, 10:30am

Free

In Flames

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Mariam's precarious existence is ripped apart when her father passes. Living in a deep-rooted and toxic patriarchy, Mariam and her mother must find the strength to survive the malevolent forces that threaten to swallow them. Bringing more underrepresented stories to audiences with the support of the BFI Audience Projects Fund, awarding National Lottery funding. Directed by Zarrar

€5 – €9

Ballad of a Bandit – In School Event

Off-site event Kildare, Ireland

Miquel Barceló and Branar A cleaner enters the classroom to empty the bin, distracted by something he sees, there ensues a rollicking story of a highway man, a Robin Hood-like character and master of disguise, Captain McNamara. Completely unaware that a show will take place, Ballad of a Bandit will have the children on the

€50

Cathy Jordan & The Crankie Island Song Project

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Introducing The Crankie Island Song Project: an artistic archive of stories and songs from Ireland's rich musical tradition. Celebrated singer Cathy Jordan, of traditional powerhouse Dervish, brings these tales to life with music, sound, and visuals, preserving them for future generations. Using a 'Crankie box'—a unique storytelling device with scrolling illustrations—this project beautifully marries song

€15 – €18

WhistleBlast’s Petrushka and More!

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka Arranged by Conor Linehan George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Arranged by Kenneth Edge Nationwide multimedia performance of a fantastic and famous symphonic classic plus other great repertoire to give young secondary school students an introduction to incredibly moving composed live music in a highly accessible concert. Art and music linked together to

€1

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

Mixed Media Workshop with Kym Tracey

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

This mixed-media workshop will explore collage, print and textile techniques. Expanding on the artists love for nostalgic imagery the attendees will be required to bring in photocopies of their favourite images that evoke this feeling. Throughout this workshop these images along with the artists own collection of patterns will be manipulated through collage and printing

€10

Callings

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

“There’s queers in every county, homosexuals in the every hamlet, gays in every gable. And tonight you’ll be talking to some of them.” As the 70’s rage on, the telephone rings…  Callings follows five queer people who found sanctuary and community on the other end of the phone by seeking solace in Cara-Friend – a

€18 – €20

Kildare Young Filmmakers 1-Day Filmmaking Blitz Workshop

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Are you interested in learning to make your own short films? Join the Kildare Young Filmmakers (KYF) 1-day filmmaking workshop in Riverbank Arts Centre and work with other young people in a supportive peer environment to write, film, direct and act in your own short film. No experience necessary! The next day, bring your family

Free

Freddie White

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Freddie White is a masterful guitar player, singer-songwriter and interpreter of songs who has captivated audiences in Ireland and beyond with his emotive performances. With a career spanning five decades, Freddie continues to be a luminary in the music industry, leaving an indelible mark on those who have the pleasure of experiencing his live shows.

€25

Kildare Young Filmmakers 10-Year Anniversary Screenings

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join us for a very special 10-year anniversary event of screenings and talks to showcase and celebrate the impact of Kildare Young Filmmakers (KYF) on the ecology of film in Kildare and the early career pathways of young people into film and TV in Ireland. View a programme of short films from the multi-award winning

Free

Halloween Art Camp with Marta Golubowska

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

We invite all the art-hungry monsters to play in our Halloween Art Camp. You will have a chance get creative inspired by the stories and all the spookiness of the Samhain. Under the dark gaze of visual artist Marta Golubowska and other artists invited, you will get creative drawing, designing, clay making, painting and more.

€110

Griese Youth Theatre – On the Big Screen Celebrating 25 Years

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A celebration of youth arts in Ballitore with conversation and video footage from the past 25 years., including GYTs digital archive and more!   Founded by Leish Burke, Griese Youth Theatre began in July 1999 in the Meeting House in Ballitore village as a week-long art and drama workshop. Over the past 25 years, GYT

Free

Enya Martin – Is It Just Me? – POSTPONED

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

*POSTPONED* Due to circumstances beyond our control this event has been postponed until Friday 11 April. Tickets on sale here! If you have booked tickets for this event our Box Office staff will be in touch.   Martin’s new show, Is it just me? is Enya’s search for answers……Is it just my relationship that's like this?

€25

A Greyhound of a Girl

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Based on a novel by Roddy Doyle, eleven-year-old Mary has an insatiable passion for cooking, and dreams of become a great chef.  Her grandmother Emer, with whom she has a very special relationship, encourages her to make this dream come true.  But every path has its obstacles and facing them turns into quite an adventure.

€4

Bruised Orange – John Prine Tribute Band

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Bruised Orange is Irelands premier John Prine tribute band. Boasting some of Irelands most experienced musicians, the 5-piece band is made up of Michael ‘Mike Mack’ McGarry (rhythm guitar & Vocals), Anthony Toby Cregan (lead Guitar, vocals), Derek Matthews (bass & vocals) Steve Milne (keyboards) and Shay Carry (percussion). Each member brings a unique set

€25
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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 Primary School: Monday 16th September, 10:30am Monday 30th September, 10:30am Monday 14th October, 10:30am Monday 4th November, 10:30am

Free

Kinds of Kindness

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things) directs a triptych of surreal dark comedies. A man’s life falls apart after he pushes back on an order from his domineering boss. Another man takes extreme measures after becoming convinced his wife - recently rescued after being lost at sea - has been replaced by an imposter. And, finally, a

€5 – €9

Fishamble’s OUTRAGE by Deirdre Kinahan

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

‘War makes heroes and demons doesn’t it, so how could war in Ireland be any different?’ Told through the prism of two sisters OUTRAGE is a play that explores the true nature of women’s role in the Irish revolutionary wars and in particular the effect of Civil War on women’s mind, body and soul. Alice

€18 – €20

SCHOOLS: Fishamble’s OUTRAGE by Deirdre Kinahan

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

‘War makes heroes and demons doesn’t it, so how could war in Ireland be any different?’ Told through the prism of two sisters OUTRAGE is a play that explores the true nature of women’s role in the Irish revolutionary wars and in particular the effect of Civil War on women’s mind, body and soul. Alice

€10

Brazilian Music Night with Kasia Eliasz & Her Band

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kasia Eliasz and her dynamic 9-piece ensemble return to Riverbank, offering an exhilarating and rich musical journey through a variety of Brazilian styles. Their performance showcases the rhythmic diversity of Brazil, featuring genres such as capoeira, forró, samba, bossa nova, and frevo. These Brazilian rhythms, deeply rooted in African traditions, are celebrated globally for their

€15 – €18

Ta Tum Tum!

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Ta Tum Tum! is an interactive performance with live music, designed for families to explore Brazilian culture. This engaging experience highlights body awareness and introduces participants to various Brazilian rhythms such as bossa nova, samba, forró, frevo and capoeira. In addition to the rhythmic exploration, Ta Tum Tum! incorporates storytelling inspired by Brazilian folklore. The

€5

Karen Underwood: The Music of Nina Simone

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Karen Underwood, known as Cork’s Jazz diva, enjoyed 5 sell-out shows at the Cork Opera House in October 2023.  This November she is joined by her friends Garry Beecher on piano, David Whitla, and David Ryan on drums to bring you the ‘Karen Underwood experience’ with her show, The Music of Nina Simone. The show

€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 9th September, 10:30am Monday 23rd September, 10:30am Monday 7th October, 10:30am Monday 21st October, 10:30am

Free

The Sparrow

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Teenager Kevin Coyle is still grieving the death of his mother. Life is made more difficult by his strict father Larry, who only seems interested in his older son Robbie’s plans to join the army. But when a casual boat trip ends with a tragic accident, Kevin has to decide whether to tell the truth

€5 – €9

Púca Puppets Presents The Holding Bones

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A new original piece from Púca for adults The Holding Bones is a fitting celebration of Samhain, All Soul’s and The Day of the Dead. At this time of year, they say, the veil between our world and the next is at its thinnest. Once we would have set an extra place at the table,

€12 – €15

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.  

€27