Welcome to Puffin Rock Habitats! A habitat is a place where an animal or plant lives. It provides all the food, water and shelter they need to survive. Join our
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 Peasants tells the story of Jagna, a young woman determined to forge her own path within the confines of a late 19th century Polish village – a hotbed of
Hundreds of dispossessed families travel west after winning a lottery orchestrated by an unscrupulous local councillor at the behest of Dandelion Ní Houlihan, a mysterious 103-year Bostonian benefactor seeking beatification.
Four young people form a plan to stop the local factory polluting their water supply and help raise awareness about climate change. When the young activists carry out a late-night
In Patching Femininity, artist Olga Anacka explores and challenges visual representations of femininity and the female body in western culture. Comprising a dozen embroidered tapestries, this body of work is
Classmates Nora and Leo fall in love at school, but their romance faces intense opposition from their parents and family. Despite the different familial backgrounds and beliefs, the pair continue
Join us for two relaxed and paced poetry online workshops designed to support people with Long Covid (as well as other isolating health conditions such as ME/CFS ). No writing
Fighting Words Kildare are running a FREE story writing workshop for children aged 9-12 on Saturday, 3rd February from 10am to 12pm in celebration of St. Brigid. We will work together as
The disappearance of the Little Egg in strange circumstances leads Oona, Baba, May and Mossy to embark on a race against time. They are joined by their new friends Isabelle,
Fighting Words Kildare are running a FREE creative workshop for adults on Saturday, 3rd February from 1pm to 3pm in celebration of St. Brigid in all her forms. We will work together as a
This charming football drama, is set-in modern-day Germany. When a large mining company takes over their village, Ben’s family must move to a nearby city. Feeling displaced, he starts a
An iconic piece of German cinema which burst on to the scene in 1998, Run Lola Run became an instant cult classic thanks to its innovative style and catchy soundtrack. The set-up
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
Niamh Dunne vocals / fiddle Bróna McVittie vocals / harp / synthesizer Cormac Breatnach whistles Seán Óg Graham guitar / button accordion Music Network presents a newly curated line-up featuring
Create your own rag doll! In this workshop, children are offered a chance to design and create their own rag doll, regardless of gender and stereotypical representation. Having originally learned
Create your own rag doll! In this workshop, children are offered a chance to design and create their own rag doll, regardless of gender and stereotypical representation. Having originally learned
Musicians Rónán Ó Snodaigh and Myles O'Reilly’s second album The Beautiful Road, a soulful blend of folk, traditional, and ambient crossover follows the success of their debut album Tá Go Maith, which
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
Struggling to fit in at Oxford University, scholarship student and scouser Oliver Quick finds himself drawn into the world of the charming, aristocratic Felix Catton, who invites him to Saltburn,
Music and sensory play class for toddlers aged 1 to 3 years and parents in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Toddlers will be given the opportunity to learn through music,
**Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event cannot go ahead as planned. All ticket holders have been contacted. We hope to reschedule this event later in the year.** Megan O'Neill returns
Written and Performed by Anthony Kinahan When a father’s world falls apart, he must battle through obstacles to ensure a future for him and his son. Love; Laughter; Loss &
Pat and Faye Shortt are back again with their brand-new slick comedy show Knuckle Down. This follows their hugely popular sell out Well tour. The new show is a riot
Formed in the mid-1970’s, Scullion are revered and feted as one of Ireland’s most innovative, original and brilliant live bands. Their latest record Time Has Made a Change in Me
Sandra, a successful German writer, has been living in the French Alps with her husband Samuel and son Daniel. When Samuel’s dead body is found below one of their chalet’s
It is 1992 in north-eastern Spain, and 11-year-old Celia lives with her widowed mother and attends the local all-girls Catholic school. The monotony is interrupted by the arrival of cool
When a new student arrives to the 6th class in a village school, none of the classmates want him there. The substitute teacher, also new to the village, is feeling
All his life Mac has wanted to be an Archaeologist, to be an expert in finding things and working out what they mean. If only he could stick to the
This workshop with Olga Anacka will explore basics of patchwork and embroidery techniques through group activity. Inspired by St Brigid's Cape - one of the key tapestries from Olga’s Patching Femininity
When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent!
The Speks present a lively show of nursery rhymes and sing-along songs set to acoustic Irish music which will have adults and kids jumping in their seats! Their hand-clapping, toe-tapping, hearty-laughing
Dance First is a sweeping account of the life of 20th century icon Samuel Beckett, played by Gabriel Byrne. Parisian bon vivant, World War II resistance fighter, Nobel Prize-winning playwright,
Dyad Productions From the award-winning creators of Austen’s Women, A Christmas Carol, I, Elizabeth, Female Gothic, Christmas Gothic, and A Room of One’s Own. Austen’s Women are back - in
Puffin Rock Habitats is an exploratory journey through four enchanting habitats - Marine, Intertidal, Grassland & Wetland. This immersive learning experience will be led by the beloved characters - Oona
Open to adults (18 - 80+) No prior dance or theatre experience necessary Come and take part in this lively taster dance-theatre workshop as part of a new performance project
Puffin Rock Habitats is an exploratory journey through four enchanting habitats - Marine, Intertidal, Grassland & Wetland. This immersive learning experience will be led by the beloved characters - Oona
The short film format has always been a crucial part of the festival, acting as both a showcase for future talent and as an art form in its own right.
Toni is raising her five children alone. A full-time job. She also sings at bars and had a hit single 20 years ago. Today, as her two eldest prepare to
This genre-bending tale brings to life a futuristic fable that fuses spiritual beliefs with inter-generational tensions. Set in the matriarchal ocean village of Iyi, where West African water deity, Mami
It is the summer of 1957. Behind the spectacle of Formula 1, ex-racer Enzo Ferrari is in crisis. Bankruptcy threatens the factory he and his wife Laura built from nothing
Nine-year-old Cáit (Catherine Clinch) is sent by her dysfunctional family to spend the summer with an Aunt and Uncle she has never met before. Through the tender care of her
Bake! is a delightful new play for Junior Infants to Second Class students that has moments of interaction woven into the story. The performer relies on the audience to help
Join Naas Hospital Choir and The Liffey Choir with Soprano Lorraine Nolan for Spiorad na mBan - a St. Brigid celebration concert. St Brigid has long been seen as a
Noa Wildschut violin Pablo Barragán clarinet Amadeus Wiesensee piano Join us for some of the best known works for violin, clarinet and piano performed by a superb international trio. Music
