Conor McPhersons’ award winning play, This Lime Tree Bower is a poignant and funny tale told through three interlinking monologues from the author of The Weir. Originally produced and directed at Dublin’s Crypt Theatre by McPherson himself, it later transferred to the Bush Theatre, London. The play follows three young men from a small seaside
For the first time Crooked House Theatre Company brings all of the youth theatres in County Kildare together to showcase their brand new plays for the NT Connections 2017 season, and to take part in workshops and masterclasses for the weekend. Friday 10th March 8.00pm Double Bill Griese Youth Theatre, Ballitore:
If you can draw a J, you can draw a vampire! Come play with how to make pictures out of letters and numbers. This workshop is suitable for any child who likes to draw. Lead by Illustrators Ireland member and illustrator of Pigín of Howth, Margaret Anne Suggs. Without the Words - Illustrating Workshop:
Using your own initials and some silly tasks you will play and experiment with fun ways to draw letters. Anyone who enjoys typefaces, fonts or illustration will be suitable for this workshop with Illustrators Ireland member and children's book illustrator, Margaret Anne Suggs. llustrator Ireland Workshop: Love Hand Lettering Time: 12.30pm -2pm Age 8-10yrs
Winifried, a divorced retired piano-teacher and persistent prankster, decides to leave the comforts of his German suburbs to spring a surprise visit on his estranged career-driven daughter Inès, who lives in Bucharest. She is far from pleased with this intrusion into her life and what follows is not just a hilarious exploration of a father-daughter
Following sold out shows last year, the master of mirth is back with his own unique brand of his irreverent humour. 2016 was another busy year for the perennially popular star of the Blame Game, which celebrates its 10th birthday on TV this year. With that, a science comedy series for RTE2 and his radio
On a beautiful summer’s day a band of black ants discover a tin of sugar lumps left over from an abandoned picnic. As they undertake the long journey to transport this treasure back to their anthill, they come attack from an army of red ants who want the box of sugar for themselves. A brave
From the pen of Paul Laverty, comes a heartfelt and warm family drama about reconciliation and hope. Lena’s family, from austerity-hit Castellón region of Spain, is struggling. Her grandfather once the proud owner of an Olive farm has withdrawn into himself. Her father and uncles fight among themselves about what the future could hold. Impulsively
Dr Phillip Daily has his hands full with an array of Patients and their ailments coming and going in his Surgery, things don’t go according to plan when a love struck Porter and an angry Secretary add Confusion and Mayhem to his Appointments. But has the good Doctor got a hidden agenda in this Hilarious
An ambitious jazz pianist (Ryan Gosling) and an aspiring actress (Emma Stone) fall in love while pursuing their dreams of stardom, in this dazzlingly stylized homage to the classic Hollywood musical from Whiplash director Damien Chazelle. Drawing upon studio-era spectacle, La La Land ushers the musical into the 21st century in all its brightly coloured,
Following the release of his album ‘By The Rule’ in 2014, Mick took a short break and began writing again in 2015. Basing himself between the counties of Cork & Clare, Mick was moved & motivated by current events around the world, specifically one tragic event in April 2015 that inspired the title track His
A call to arms, War Poet Francis Ledwidge (Ethan Dillon) is torn between his love for Shivvie (Katie O'Kelly) his friend and confidante and Ellie (Amy O'Dwyer). In spite of their fears he enlists in Captain Dunsany's (Ian Meehan) regiment and is dispatched to Suvla Bay. Excelling as a sniper, Ledwidge distinguishes himself at Gallipoli
…we don’t live in a Republic, we live in an economy. A wry and funny look at Irish life one hundred years after the 1916 Rising, What have we become, what is important to us? From the offices of the Inishshannon Chronicle, the intrepid staff report the news as the country faces a General Election,
The place: Greenwich Village. The question: Do artists survive by devouring one another? Ruth Steiner is the imperious bohemian author of acclaimed works of fiction. Lisa Morrison is the callow and eager student who dreams of literary stardom. Lisa offers Ruth her services as personal assistant, and before you can say ALL ABOUT EVE the
Cassiopeia Winds was formed in 2010; its performances are lively, exciting and very engaging. At its core is a quintet of players whose members are among the finest in the country, including players from the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, RTÉ Concert Orchestra and the Crash Ensemble. Cassiopeia Winds plays wonderfully diverse music which is
Make the most of the school break and join Artzone this Easter! Our teachers have designed some great Easter theme loaded portfolios of art, crafts, stories and games. ‘Buttercup Farm’ for Juniors; and ‘Down the Rabbit Hole!‘ for Seniors. Projects include painting, drawing, collage, clay and 3D construction, fabric & fibre, print, graphics …. 10am
Five year old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, his unwavering determination, and a revolutionary
Set in October 1978 - Pope John Paul the First is not long dead, autumn is closing in and Pat Farnon has ‘some business’ to do in town. The Man In The Woman’s Shoes follows Pat Farnon as he walks to town and back again. It is a beautifully observed piece, utterly simple and Murfi’s
Create unique characters and scenes with illustrator Fintan Taite. Fintan will guide you through the process and help you draw out your ideas. Suitable for 7-10 year olds 90min
Triple Bill : The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child & Room On The Broom The Gruffalo The Gruffalo tells the magical tale of a mouse who takes a walk through the woods in search of a nut. Encountering three predators who all wish to eat him the plucky mouse has to use his wits to survive.
Create your own Mini Comic Book with Fintan Taite In this fun workshop learn how to write, draw and make your own comics with award-winning cartoonist and illustrator Fintan Taite. Beginning with story and character design, Fintan takes you through all the fun steps involved in producing your very own mini comic! Duration 90
The BFG Steven Spielberg directs this adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel starring Mark Rylance as the Big Friendly Giant. The film follows Sophie (Ruby Barnhill) as she is whisked away from her orphanage by the BFG and taken to Giant Country where she is immediately at risk of being eaten by the other, larger giants,
Toddler Workshop with Beth O Halloran These workshops are designed for young children working together with their grown-up. Visual artist Beth O’Halloran will guide these fun and creative sessions. Together you will explore colour, shapes and storytelling in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Come and join in a morning of fun with your little one. The
These magical tales will delight children age 3+ and are a colourful introduction to the cinema experience as well as moving image literacy. These little gems are from around the world, including Germany, France, Switzerland, Hungary and the USA. All these short films are in English or are dialogue free, except one where French is
Design and illustrate a cover for your favourite story or book Workshop with Illustrator Olwyn Whelan. Olwyn will show some examples of her work and explain the process involved in illustrating her picture books. The children will then design and illustrate their own design from a favourite story or book. Suitable for ages 6+, duration
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an all-new adventure returning us to the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling. The movie opens in 1926 as Newt Scamander has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New
Come along and get involved with this spectacularly scary workshop. This is the perfect workshop to let your creativity go wild! Illustrator Sarah Whelan will host this workshop and will be encouraging everyone to get creative and create their own marvelous monster or curious creature. This is a great chance to make some crazy collages
A visually spectacular drama based on the hugely popular book by Patrick Ness follows 12-year-old Conor dealing with his mother's illness, a less-than-sympathetic grandmother and bullying classmates. Conor finds a most unlikely ally when a Monster appears at his bedroom window. Ancient, wild, and relentless, the Monster guides Conor on a journey of courage, faith,
Make the most of the school break and join Artzone this Easter! Our teachers have designed some great Easter theme loaded portfolios of art, crafts, stories and games. ‘Buttercup Farm’ for Juniors; and ‘Down the Rabbit Hole!‘ for Seniors. Projects include painting, drawing, collage, clay and 3D construction, fabric & fibre, print, graphics …. 10am
Fresh from the success of his award-winning show, Selfie (“Dangerously funny.” - onstageblog.com, New York) Pat Shortt returns to Riverbank Arts Centre with a brand new show called How’s Tings? In a night of music and mayhem, Ireland’s most popular comedian explores all sorts of tings. Big tings and little tings. Personal tings and tings
Four of Ireland’s finest violinists come together for the very first time in what promises to be a wonderful night of music. Mia Cooper is a highly-regarded chamber musician who has graced the stage with the Barbican Trio, Gould Trio, Brodsky Quartet, and Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Katherine Hunka has collaborated with
"Loving” celebrates the real-life courage and commitment of an interracial couple, Richard and Mildred Loving, who married and then spent the next nine years fighting for the right to live as a family in their hometown. Their civil rights case, Loving v. Virginia, went all the way to the Supreme Court, which in 1967 reaffirmed
A live multi-sensory audio play in the dark Close your eyes as the inventive Carpet Theatre brings you a fascinating play in the dark, where live music, sound effects and smells swirl around you. David, an old sailor with failing sight, mops a leak in his kitchen all night during the floods. His family are
Inspirational Colours is an exhibition of artworks by artists from the KCAT studio, selected and curated by artists from the art group, KARE. It represents the first collaboration between the two groups. The exhibition came about as part of a curatorial project of the Creative Well This Must Be the Place Residency at Riverbank Arts Centre.
Following the sellout success of The Man In The Woman’s Shoes, Mikel Murfi returns with a new one man show. Late in his life, Pat Farnon, a cobbler and all-round contented man, marries the redoubtable Kitsy Rainey. It’s a match made in heaven, in more ways than one. Written and performed by Mikel Murfi I
The Imagination Playground is a breakthrough play space concept designed to encourage child directed free play - allowing children to build, dream, and create endless possibilities. The Playground was conceived and designed by award-winning architect David Rockwell. The play system consist of a 105 large block set, the children can let their imagination run
WOOFLE In this 30-minute show, singer-songwriter Dan Leith brings us lots of furry fun with Woofle – a show about one Dan and his dog with lots of silly songs. From chasing bees and getting mucky, to taking a walk and having a bath, this quirky combination of video footage and live music gives an
This complex tragedy of a powerful, but ignorant, king who is transformed by the loss of everything into becoming a simple man with nothing except his knowledge of himself and his empathy for his down-trodden people is often cited as Shakespeare’s finest play. It is the great play about homelessness, very relevant today as Ireland
Throughout 2017 The Creative Well will present artist talks free of charge and open to the public in McKenna Gallery at Riverbank Arts Centre. Our artist talks will be tailored to people who are new to contemporary art as well as those who have experience with contemporary art. So treat yourself! It is always enjoyable
This complex tragedy of a powerful, but ignorant, king who is transformed by the loss of everything into becoming a simple man with nothing except his knowledge of himself and his empathy for his down-trodden people is often cited as Shakespeare’s finest play. It is the great play about homelessness, very relevant today as Ireland
Would you trust a talking cat? You never know, he might turn you from a pauper to a prince just like the hero of this story, brought to vivid life on our incredible sloping stage by Patrick Lynch from Cbeebies. Using smoke and mirrors and hidden trapdoors he’ll show you how this sure-footed feline fools
Would you trust a talking cat? You never know, he might turn you from a pauper to a prince just like the hero of this story, brought to vivid life on our incredible sloping stage by Patrick Lynch from Cbeebies. Using smoke and mirrors and hidden trapdoors he’ll show you how this sure-footed feline fools
Lee Chandler is a brooding, irritable loner who works as a handyman for a Boston apartment block. One damp winter day he gets a call summoning him to his hometown, north of the city. His brother's heart has given out suddenly, and he's been named guardian to his 16-year-old nephew. As if losing his only
At three years old, the lively child that was Owen Suskind disappeared into autism and silence ceasing to speak or engage, unable to express his thoughts and feelings. Almost four years passed when out of nowhere Owen began to communicate through the language of Disney films. For Owen the films gave him a tool with which to
The Far Field tells the story of Farmer Lonán, who, one summer’s day discovers a magical whistle hidden in a hare’s nest. Suspecting that it belongs to the fairy folk who live at the edge of his farm, Lonán decides that the whistle should be returned to its rightful owners. Join Thomas Johnston (whistles/song), Seán
