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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

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
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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

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

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

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

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

Bird

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Gravesend, England. 12-year-old Bailey lives in a dilapidated apartment with her caring but immature father Bug. When Bug abruptly announces he’s marrying his girlfriend, a furious Bailey runs away and spends the night outdoors. The next morning, she meets a mysterious stranger named Bird who is searching for his own parents. It’s a chance encounter

€5 – €9

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

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

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

The Wild Robot

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation, Peter Brown’s beloved, award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot—ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short — that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building

€4

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

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

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

Chicken

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Don Murphy is a proud Irish man, a hopeless ketamine addict and one of his generation’s greatest actors. He also happens to be a chicken. Across one fateful night, the feathered Oscar winner shares his star-studded story with an intimate audience - from getting his big break, to his first bird on bird sexual experience,

€18 – €20

ON THE ROAD AGAIN – An Evening with Fiachna Ó Braonáin, Tom Dunne & Alan Connor

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

***RESCHEDULED DATE*** On The Road Again promises to be a fun evening of songs and stories as Fiachna Ó Braonáin from Hothouse Flowers, Tom Dunne from Something Happens & Alan Connor hit the road together in 2025. Despite having shared stages across the world over several decades, Tom Dunne and Fiachna Ó Braonáin had never

€30

Hard Truths

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Present-day London. Middle-aged sisters Pansy and Chantal could not be more different. Chantal is cheerful and empathetic. Pansy, on the other hand, is argumentative, hypersensitive and full of anger, with her husband Curtley and grown-up son Moses bearing the brunt of her emotional outbursts. As Mother’s Day approaches, things are at breaking point, unless Chantal

€5 – €9

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SCHOOLS: Kildare Youth Theatre Presents The Crucible

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kildare Youth Theatre presents Arthur Miller’s powerful play which explores the dangers of mass hysteria, political corruption, and the scapegoating of vulnerable individuals. Set during the Salem witch trials, it reveals how fear and power dynamics can destroy lives, offering a sharp critique of societal control and the consequences of injustice. Performances take place on

€6
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Kildare Youth Theatre Presents The Crucible

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kildare Youth Theatre presents Arthur Miller’s powerful play which explores the dangers of mass hysteria, political corruption, and the scapegoating of vulnerable individuals. Set during the Salem witch trials, it reveals how fear and power dynamics can destroy lives, offering a sharp critique of societal control and the consequences of injustice. Performances take place on

€6 – €10
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SCHOOLS: Kildare Youth Theatre Presents The Crucible

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kildare Youth Theatre presents Arthur Miller’s powerful play which explores the dangers of mass hysteria, political corruption, and the scapegoating of vulnerable individuals. Set during the Salem witch trials, it reveals how fear and power dynamics can destroy lives, offering a sharp critique of societal control and the consequences of injustice. Performances take place on

€6
Recurring

Kildare Youth Theatre Presents The Crucible

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kildare Youth Theatre presents Arthur Miller’s powerful play which explores the dangers of mass hysteria, political corruption, and the scapegoating of vulnerable individuals. Set during the Salem witch trials, it reveals how fear and power dynamics can destroy lives, offering a sharp critique of societal control and the consequences of injustice. Performances take place on

€6 – €10

Neil Ó Lochlainn’s Immram

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Eithne Ní Chatháin- voice Lucia Mac Partlin - fiddle Eilís Lavelle - harp Neil Ó Lochlainn - double bass, flute, music Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill - text Immram is a suite of poems by Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill first published in her collection Feis (1991). In 2019 Neil Ó Lochlainn was commissioned by Paddy Bushe and the Amergin

€15 – €18

Music Network Presents Plínio Fernandes

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Music Network presents rising star of the international music scene Plínio Fernandes. Born and raised in São Paulo, Plínio blends the tradition of classical guitar with the rich, rhythmic vibrancy of Brazilian folk music. Known for his mesmerising performances and versatility, his playing ranges from the delicate works of Bach to the exuberance of Brazilian

€15 – €18

Crossing

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

In a Georgian backwater, retired teacher Lia turns up on the doorstep of her neighbour: affable, aimless Achi. She’s trying to find her niece Tekla, a twenty-something trans woman who was regretfully banished years before. Achi claims he knows where she is: in Istanbul. With a half-baked plan and very little money, their search for

€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

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

Enya Martin – Is It Just Me?

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Martin’s new show, Is It Just Me? is Enya’s search for answers……Is it just my relationship that's like this? Was it just my upbringing that has me this way? Is it just me who experiences this on holiday!? And finally, where she gets most of her inspiration…. Am I the only one with friends like this,

€25

Maria

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Continuing his run of acclaimed and original biopics (Spencer, Jackie), in Maria Pablo Larraín explores who Maria Callas (Angelina Jolie) really was, away from the fame and tabloid headlines. Reimagining Callas’ final days as her health was failing, Larrain shows us the famed soprano as she wanders around a picturesque Paris recounting the highs and

€5 – €9

The Boy and the Heron

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Japan, 1943. Following the death of his mother, 12-year-old Mahito moves to the countryside to live with his father and new stepmother in a sprawling estate. There, Mahito draws the attention of a mysterious and mischievous grey heron. The bird lures Mahito to a magical alternate realm with the promise that Mahito’s mother is still

€4

BrickFlicks Stop Motion Animation Easter Camp

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

In this special BrickFlicks Stop Motion Animation Camp, learn all the basics of how to animate in stop motion using your favourite LEGO character. Shoot spells, fight superheroes, blast rockets or fall through portals, use your imagination to make your very own movies. With plenty of hands-on learning and simple demonstrations, Createschool will take you

€110

Ceol Ársa Cláirsí

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Irish Harp Music of the 17th & 18th centuries Cormac Breatnach – Susato Whistles; Steve Cooney – Guitars; Aisling Ennis – Irish Harp; Malachy Robinson - Viola da Gamba; Eamon Sweeney- Early Guitars//Bandora/Lute. Experience the haunting music of the Harpers - arranged from the original Irish & Scottish sources. This concert features some of Ireland’s

€18 – €20

Killian Sundermann – This Boy is Cracking Up

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Killian Sundermann always wanted to be a rock star, but barring a few heartfelt renditions of Bohemian Rhapsody whilst in the shower, things aren’t going to plan. Join one of Ireland's most exciting new comedians for a night of stand up, sketch and song as he brings his sold-out Dublin Fringe show around the country

€24
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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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An Evening with Michael Harding

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

As he walks the Camino and talks to his father. Michael Harding’s father had a profound effect on his life. In 2023 Michael walked the Camino de Santiago, and wrote a volume of memoir entitled I Loved Him from the Day He Died. Join Michael as he brings to life the Camino walk and the father

€25
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An Evening with Michael Harding

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

As he walks the Camino and talks to his father. Michael Harding’s father had a profound effect on his life. In 2023 Michael walked the Camino de Santiago, and wrote a volume of memoir entitled I Loved Him from the Day He Died. Join Michael as he brings to life the Camino walk and the father

€25
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SCHOOLS: Kildare Youth Theatre Presents Macbeth

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kildare Youth Theatre’s production of Macbeth is a celebration of community casting.  It is performed by international artists living in Newbridge and volunteering with Crooked House Theatre Company. They come from Egypt, Greece, Türkiye, Tunisia, Spain, Italy, France. English is not their first language, and their accents are native. They are joined onstage by young

€6
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Kildare Youth Theatre Presents Macbeth

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kildare Youth Theatre’s production of Macbeth is a celebration of community casting.  It is performed by international artists living in Newbridge and volunteering with Crooked House Theatre Company. They come from Egypt, Greece, Türkiye, Tunisia, Spain, Italy, France. English is not their first language, and their accents are native. They are joined onstage by young

€6 – €10
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SCHOOLS: Kildare Youth Theatre Presents Macbeth

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kildare Youth Theatre’s production of Macbeth is a celebration of community casting.  It is performed by international artists living in Newbridge and volunteering with Crooked House Theatre Company. They come from Egypt, Greece, Türkiye, Tunisia, Spain, Italy, France. English is not their first language, and their accents are native. They are joined onstage by young

€6
Recurring

Kildare Youth Theatre Presents Macbeth

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kildare Youth Theatre’s production of Macbeth is a celebration of community casting.  It is performed by international artists living in Newbridge and volunteering with Crooked House Theatre Company. They come from Egypt, Greece, Türkiye, Tunisia, Spain, Italy, France. English is not their first language, and their accents are native. They are joined onstage by young

€6 – €10
Recurring

SCHOOLS: Kildare Youth Theatre Presents Macbeth

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kildare Youth Theatre’s production of Macbeth is a celebration of community casting.  It is performed by international artists living in Newbridge and volunteering with Crooked House Theatre Company. They come from Egypt, Greece, Türkiye, Tunisia, Spain, Italy, France. English is not their first language, and their accents are native. They are joined onstage by young

€6

The Classic Beatles – The 1965 Tour

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

1965 was a turning point for The Beatles. They recorded two historical albums Help and Rubber Soul,  they were the first pop band to play Shea Stadium. They completed their second feature film Help and to top it off they were the first band to be recognised by their Queen and received MBE’s. The Classic Beatles, the world's only tribute

€27