I Am the Wind
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandThis poem can… Open magical doorways Pick a lock to your heart Steal away on stormy seas Make a dragon weep. E. R. Murray Poetry can open magical doorways. Doorways
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What’s The Occasion – an exhibition by Kym Tracey
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandWhat’s The Occasion? is an engaging solo exhibition by Kildare artist Kym Tracey. This exhibition showcases a collection of original paintings, drawings and sculptures, inspired by celebrations, occasions and key
Free
The Classic Beatles – Magical Mystery Tour
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandFollowing their sell out Number 1s Tour across Ireland in Summer 2023, The Classic Beatles are back with their Magical Mystery Tour 2024. Relive the sights and sounds of the Sixties in a stunning 2hr
€25
Fighting Words for Primary School
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandRiverbank 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
Driving Madeleine
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandParis taxi-driver Charles accepts an early morning fare. His client turns out to be 92-year-old Madeleine, who is making the final journey to the care home where her doctors and
€7 – €9
Talk: I Am the Wind School Talk with Lucinda Jacob
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandJoin award-winning children's author Lucinda Jacob for a journey through I Am the Wind Discover the magic of words and illustrations with beloved children's writer Lucinda Jacob as she presents
Free
Sketchbook Club with Kate Escolin
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandSketchbook 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
Pay What You Can
Seckou Keita
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandSeckou Keita is a renowned Kora virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians. Hailing from Southern Senegal, his journey from a gifted child to a globally recognised musician
€20 – €22
The Druids
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandThe Druids, winners of the prestigious Irish Folk Music Award for Best Live Act, have been enchanting audiences since their formation in 2008 by founding members Mick O'Brien and Gary
€20
Eco Lines – Kildare Libraries’ Festival of Climate, Readers, Writers and Changemakers
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandWhat does it mean to create at a time like this? How do we navigate the myriad crises our planetary home is facing in fair, sustainable, creative ways? Eco Lines
Free
Fighting Words for Secondary School
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandRiverbank 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
Green Border
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandIn the treacherous and swampy forests that make up the so-called "green border" between Belarus and Poland, refugees from the Middle East and Africa trying to reach the European Union
€7 – €9
SPECIAL SCREENING: Food, Inc. 2
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandThe ground-breaking Oscar®-nominated documentary Food, Inc. ignited a cultural conversation about the multinational corporations that control our food system at enormous cost to our planet, workforce and health. The well-timed
€5 – €9
Anna Newell Theatre Adventures & Riverbank Arts Centre Present An Attempt to Talk with the Beginning of the World
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Irelandan 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,
€12
Illustration Workshop with Jo Jo Gannon (5-8 years)
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandJoin 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,
€10
Anna Newell Theatre Adventures & Riverbank Arts Centre Present An Attempt to Talk with the Beginning of the World
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Irelandan 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,
€12
Anna Newell Theatre Adventures & Riverbank Arts Centre Present An Attempt to Talk with the Beginning of the World
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Irelandan 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,
€12
Illustration Workshop with Jo Jo Gannon (9-12 years)
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandJoin 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,
€12
Anna Newell Theatre Adventures & Riverbank Arts Centre Present An Attempt to Talk with the Beginning of the World
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Irelandan 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,
€12
Lisa Richards Presents Gearóid Farrelly: Gearóid Rage
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandGearóid 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
€20
Fighting Words for Primary School
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandRiverbank 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
Black Dog
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandTen 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
€5 – €9
BullyBully
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandWinner 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
€6
An Tolg Liteartha
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandMórimeacht 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
Free
Kildare Readers’ Festival 2024
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandJoin 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
Free
Fighting Words for Secondary School
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandRiverbank 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
Hard Miles
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandInspired 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
€5 – €9
Sketchbook Club with Kate Escolin
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandSketchbook 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
Pay What You Can
Newbridge Musical Theatre Presents Now That’s What I Call 80s
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandFollowing 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
€15
Newbridge Musical Theatre Presents Now That’s What I Call 80s
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandFollowing 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
€15
Yoga and Poems with Paul Donnelly & Siân Quill
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandJoin 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
€10
The Ennio Morricone Experience
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandThe 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
€26.50
Ballad of a Bandit
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandMiquel 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
€10 – €36
SCHOOLS: Ballad of a Bandit
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandMiquel 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
€6
Fighting Words for Primary School
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandRiverbank 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
In Flames
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandMariam'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
€5 – €9
Ballad of a Bandit – In School Event
Off-site event Kildare, IrelandMiquel 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
€50
Cathy Jordan & The Crankie Island Song Project
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandIntroducing 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
€15 – €18
WhistleBlast’s Petrushka and More!
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandIgor 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
€1
David O’Doherty: Tiny Piano Man
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandThe 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
€23
Mixed Media Workshop with Kym Tracey
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandThis 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
€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
€18 – €20
Kildare Young Filmmakers 1-Day Filmmaking Blitz Workshop
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandAre 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
Free
Freddie White
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandFreddie 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,
€25
Kildare Young Filmmakers 10-Year Anniversary Screenings
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandJoin 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
Free