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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Halloween Art Camp with Marta Golubowska
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandWe 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
€110
Griese Youth Theatre – On the Big Screen Celebrating 25 Years
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandA 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
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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
€25
A Greyhound of a Girl
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandBased 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
€4
Bruised Orange – John Prine Tribute Band
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandBruised 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 &
€25
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
Kinds of Kindness
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandYorgos 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
€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
€18 – €20
Dwelling by Caoimhe McGuckin
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandThe house is more than bricks and mortar. It is ‘our first universe.’ ‘Dwelling’ exhibition explores the art of worldmaking; a process that nurtures agency, belonging and selfhood where household
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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
€10
Brazilian Music Night with Kasia Eliasz & Her Band
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandKasia 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
€15 – €18
Beer and tea instead of milk – an exhibition by Saidhbhín Gibson
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandThis solo exhibition of work by Saidhbhín Gibson features groupings of elements which are interconnected with themselves and with the viewer. The shrinking habitats of, and the apathy towards, the
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Ta Tum Tum!
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandTa 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
€5
Karen Underwood: The Music of Nina Simone
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandKaren 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
€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
The Sparrow
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandTeenager 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
€5 – €9
Púca Puppets Presents The Holding Bones
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandA 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,
€12 – €15
Deirdre O’Kane – O’Kaning It
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, IrelandComedic 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"?
€27