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VISUAL ART: Dētrīmentum by Katie Whyte

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Dētrīmentum is a video and photographic installation by Kildare artist Katie Whyte. A Latin word meaning harm, loss, or damage, Dētrīmentum is an exploration of the journey of an object

Admission Free

VISUAL ART: FIBRE Felted by Tamzen Lundy

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Tamzen Lundy’s colourful exhibition FIBRE Felted introduces young people to the wonders and possibilities of felt making, the oldest textile making process in the world. Using 100% wool (and sometimes

Free Admission

SCHOOL SCREENING: Delfín

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Delfín, an 11-year-old boy, lives alone with his father in the muddy outskirts of Buenos Aires, and dreams of playing French horn in an orchestra. His life is tough and

€6

CINEMA: Where the Crawdads Sing

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

From the best-selling novel by Delia Owens comes a captivating mystery. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the

€7 – €9

MUSIC: Andy Irvine & Dónal Lunny

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Andy Irvine and Dónal Lunny, in their separate ways, have contributed to a veritable renaissance in Irish traditional music. Between them, Dónal Lunny and Andy Irvine have careers that read

€25
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SCHOOLS: Fighting Words Creative Writing Workshop

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

Free event

COMEDY: Dirtbirds #No Filter

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

In a world where women are expected to have the patience of Mother Teresa, the arse of Jennifer Lopez, the social media profile of Kim Kardashian and the BMI of

€28
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WORKSHOP: Wet Felting with Tamzen Lundy

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

In this fun morning, children will learn the basics of wet felting, the worlds oldest form of textile making. This is a fabulous introduction to a very sensory craft, suitable

€12
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WORKSHOP: Wet Felting with Tamzen Lundy

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

In this fun morning, children will learn the basics of wet felting, the worlds oldest form of textile making. This is a fabulous introduction to a very sensory craft, suitable

€12

FAMILY: Niall de Búrca – The Christmas Turkey & Other Tales

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Michael’s mother has sent him on an important errand. He must collect the Christmas turkey from the Butchers and come straight home. No Messing! Can Michael do what he’s told

€4 – €28

MUSIC: Tom Dunne – Been There, Seen That, Dunne That

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Enjoy an evening with Tom Dunne, accompanied by Alan Connor on keys (The Late Late Show Band), where Tom will perform a selection of favourites from Something Happens along with

€30

CINEMA: Both Sides of the Blade

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Claire Denis’ piercing exploration of married life features a trio of powerful performances by Juliette Binoche, Vincent Lindon and Grégoire Colin. Sara (Binoche) and Jean (Lindon) have been together for

€7 – €9

WORKSHOP: Christmas Felting Workshop with Tamzen Lundy

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Make your very own Scandinavian style Santa Claus!  Your Santa Claus can be used as a wine bottle topper to gift to a neighbour or to dress your own Christmas

€20

SPECIAL SCREENING: Nothing Compares

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The extraordinary early career of Sinéad O’Connor is covered in the fascinating documentary Nothing Compares. Focusing on the years 1987-1993, the film looks at her troubled upbringing, her first steps into music,

€9
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SCHOOLS: Whistleblast Quartet

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A very WhistleBlast Christmas Show including lots of favourites from Tchaikovsky to the Snowman, a sing along WhistleBlast Christmas Tale and other seasonal songs! Bell ringing and percussion for you

€6
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SCHOOLS: Whistleblast Quartet

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A very WhistleBlast Christmas Show including lots of favourites from Tchaikovsky to the Snowman, a sing along WhistleBlast Christmas Tale and other seasonal songs! Bell ringing and percussion for you

€6

FAMILY: Whistleblast Quartet

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A very WhistleBlast Christmas Show including lots of favorites from Tchaikovsky to the Snowman, a sing along WhistleBlast Christmas Tale and other seasonal songs! Bell ringing and percussion for you

€4 – €32

CINEMA: See How They Run

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered.

€7 – €9

SCHOOLS WORKSHOP: Tamzen Lundy Wet Felting Workshop

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

In this fun morning, children will learn the basics of wet-felting, the worlds oldest form of textile making.  This is a fabulous introduction to a very sensory craft, suitable for

MUSIC: ABBA Sensations

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

ABBA SENSATIONS brilliantly perform Abba's timeless classics, bringing you the authentic ABBA sound, with stunning vocals, beautiful harmonies, musicianship and musical arrangement. Relive the magic of a live ABBA concert

€22 – €25

MUSIC: Freddie White

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Freddie White has long been synonymous with music of the highest quality. He has been part of the fabric of the live music scene in Ireland since the 1970’s and

€22

FAMILY CINEMA: The Greatest Showman Sing-a-long

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Ladies and gents, this is the moment you’ve waited for…a special sing-a-long screening of The Greatest Showman! It’s your time to shine – have fun, sing loud and ‘Come Alive’ –

€4

MUSIC: Highly Strung

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Welcome to Highly Strung’s Mid-Winter Musical Gathering. The ladies are delighted to return to Riverbank for their annual festive performance. The four friends’ diverse musical backgrounds create a mellow blend

€15

CINEMA: Robust (Robuste)

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

George, an aging film star, who is known for being difficult, relies heavily on his security guard, Lalou, who is more of a personal assistant than security detail. When Lalou

€7 – €9

VISUAL ART: Freedom of Choice

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

In 2022 artist Clodagh Kelly led an artist residence programme at Riverbank Arts Centre, supported by the Kildare County Council Arts Service First Fortnight Award, in partnership with First Fortnight.

Admission Free

VISUAL ART: A Daily Cloud by Chris Judge

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A Daily Cloud is an interactive exhibition created by artist Chris Judge, based on his online cloud drawings. Chris started making the cloud drawings during the first Covid-19 lockdown in

Admission Free

THEATRE: Pure Mental by Keith Walsh

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Following a 16-venue tour in 2021, Pure Mental returns to Riverbank Arts Centre for two special performances, as part of First Fortnight Festival. Having finished up a 5-year stint presenting on National

€12 – €15
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THEATRE: Pure Mental by Keith Walsh

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Following a 16-venue tour in 2021, Pure Mental returns to Riverbank Arts Centre for two special performances, as part of First Fortnight Festival. Having finished up a 5-year stint presenting on National

€12 – €15

FIRST FORTNIGHT: Mark Making Workshop with Martina McDonald

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join visual artist Martina McDonald for an evening of mark making. In the workshop you will be encouraged to create a mess with art materials! The practice of mark making

€10

CINEMA: The Banshees of Inisherin

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Set during the Irish Civil War, on a coastal island, lifelong friends Pádraic and Colm suddenly find themselves at an impasse when Colm unexpectedly ends their friendship. A stunned Pádraic

€7 – €9
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SCHOOLS: A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Ibsen's classic play was greeted with shock in 1879, with both its style and subject matter being seen as subversive. It premiered in Copenhagen at the dawn of the suffragette

€6
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SCHOOLS: A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Ibsen's classic play was greeted with shock in 1879, with both its style and subject matter being seen as subversive. It premiered in Copenhagen at the dawn of the suffragette

€6

ARTIST TALK: Freedom of Choice Panel Discussion & Workshop

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Curated by visual artist Clodagh Kelly, Freedom of Choice exhibition offers a glimpse into the lives of ten women. Created by ten participating artists, the exhibition explores a range of topics

free, booking essential

BOOK LAUNCH: The Devil’s Own by Maria McDonald

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join Kildare County Council Library Service and author Maria McDonald for the launch of her new book The Devil's Own, a tantalising historical mystery. This event will be be launched on

Free event

FAMILY CINEMA: Onward

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar’s Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left

€4

PREVIEW: Lakelands – followed by Q&A

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Lakelands is the debut feature from Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney whose short film Drifting, starring the BAFTA-winning Paul Mescal, premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh last year to critical

€7 – €9

CINEMA: The Lost King

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

In 2012, having been lost for over 500 years, the remains of King Richard III were discovered beneath a carpark in Leicester. The search had been orchestrated by an amateur

€7 – €9