HotForTheatre & Galway International Arts Festival presents Luck Just Kissed You Hello Three men gather at the bedside of their dying father, Big Ted Donovan. Big Ted was a larger than life presence in their lives, but now he is a dying man in a hospital bed, and decisions have to be made. A eulogy has
Ger Carey Live , 11:00am Ger Carey is back with his hilarious stand-up comedy show for transition year students. By secretly observing his subjects in their natural habitat, such as leaning on lampposts, in chippers, outside chippers, in shopping centres and sitting on any kind of steps, Ger has uncovered the weird and frightening world
Refn's outrageous take on fashion industry is an icy carnival. The Neon Demon is a wonderfully stylish and stylised movie, an exercise in narcissism and grotesquerie in which director Nicolas Winding Refn takes a morbid pleasure in showing young and glamorous people behaving in a very ugly and self-obsessed fashion. The film offers a similar
The fantasy of everlasting youth dyed with Des’s last purchase of Just for Men over a year ago. Now he is embracing the Grey and letting the wisdom of his years inspire his stand up. Grey Matters tackles the issues confronting Des these days, returning to live in New York, being surrounded by other people’s
Children of the Revolution is presented as part of Kildare County Council’s 1916 Commemorative Programme. This concert features performers whose relatives played a role in the Easter Rising. Performers include brothers Eoin (uileann pipes), Noel (concertina) and Dermot Kenny (accordion), mandolin player Frank Cullen and original songs written to commemorate the 1916 Rising from Fergus
Nights On Broadway’ presents a tribute to the Bee Gees through their catalogue of hits over 4 decades from the 60s to the 90s. The full live band blend the classic hits, acoustic medleys and dance floor fillers which define the show. This is a totally live concert experience which prides itself on musical, in
THE COMMUNICATION CORD by Brian Friel is an uproariously funny satire, set in a remote Donegal cottage which has been converted into a weekend retreat for members of the urban elite. In the midst of smoking chimneys, a devious Peig and a smug senator, young love is both thwarted and given stimulus in a welter
Audaciously entertaining true-crime saga that will put a grin on your face of any ‘GoodFellas’ fan. Argentine auteur Pablo Trapero recounts the astonishing true story of a seemingly normal middle-class family that trafficked in the kidnapping, ransoming and murder of the wealthy. The disappeared — los desaparecidos — are words that carry special resonance in
Interactive Theatre International in association with Ten42 Productions Present: Faulty Towers The Dining Experience Having played over 500 sell out shows in Ireland during the last eight years the multi award winning Faulty Towers the Dining Experience returns to Ireland for a short pre Christmas tour bring a feast of comic delights, some familiar some
Vladimir & Anton, the Slovakian violin virtuosos, make a welcome return to Riverbank Arts Centre as part of their national tour to celebrate the launch of their new album. The brothers have been busy touring the UK as special guests of superstar diva soprano Katherine Jenkins, and have also played a special concert at the
One of Ireland’s most beloved singer-songwriters, Christie Hennessy delighted audiences at home and abroad until his tragic and untimely death in 2007. In this all-new show, celebrated entertainer Aonghus McAnally brings the Hennessy songbook to life with his uncanny recreation of his close friend Christie’s voice and guitar playing. Featuring all his best loved hits
A beautifully mounted story about the demonization of young female sexuality in a remote Turkish village. In a remote Turkish coastal village on the Black Sea, five young sisters live under the guardianship of their grandmother and uncle after the deaths of their parents. When a neighbour witnesses the girls innocently playing on the beach,
When a man who’s recently had a heart transplant thinks that his new heart is talking to him, is he going insane, suffering side-effects from the medication or could it be possible? Could this really be happening? When his new heart persuades him to embark on a major quest, his life and his world are
Back by popular demand! It’s always party time when ABBA are in town, but when it’s The Christmas Show, then that’s a real excuse for a party! It’s exactly 40 years since ABBA burst on to the world stage with their Eurovision hit; “Waterloo”, so come celebrate with us now as this happy, sing-a-long tribute,
The pair recently performed together as part of Ó Raghallaigh’s residency in the stunning Kevin Barry room at the National Concert Hall. They share a common interest in the traditional music of both Kerry and Clare, and both have an approach to music that revels in repetition and a deep meditative engagement with each tune.
Porcelain Snowflakes Join ceramic artist Isobel Egan for this creative and innovative workshop which will result in a unique porcelain snowflake for each participant. Following exercises to excite and inspire the imagination, children will roll, make, draw, score, mark, emboss images and learn how to apply colour to porcelain resulting in a beautiful porcelain snowflake
A fantastic family show, with plenty of fun and dramatic show pieces to entertain! Starring some of the most talented children and adults from your local area. Dance showcasing in Ballroom, Latin, Hip Hop, Salsa and Contemporary, with a kaleidoscope of music from the musicals, chart and modern dance music. Open your imagination to the
Why they’re still mad on us?” · “Our parents are involved in a business matter and it’s getting ugly. So they’re taking it out on us.” Summer in Brooklyn. Jake’s parents have just moved into the house that used to belong to his grandfather. Tony’s mother has been renting the shop on the ground floor
On a winter’s night…. Festive traditions from around the world. Why do we have tinsel on our Christmas trees? Why do we get oranges at the bottom of our stockings? Why are there 8 days in Hanukah? Inspired by the highly successful ‘Joy to the World’ exhibition which since 2007 has been seen by thousands
LITTLE GREEN CARS make a welcome return to Riverbank Arts Centre as part of a small UK and Ireland tour to celebrate their extraordinary new album, Ephemera. Now all in their early 20s, Little Green Cars are both a different band and the same five friends who met every Sunday aged 15 in singer Stevie
Direct from playing Dean Martin in the West End hit 'The Rat Pack', Emmerdale star Liam O'Brien presents his tribute to the Yuletide swing season with his original show "Crooning at Christmas". Now in its 11th year, this Irish tour is packed full of seasonal hits like White Christmas, I've Got My Love To Keep
On a winter’s night…. Festive traditions from around the world. Why do we have tinsel on our Christmas trees? Why do we get oranges at the bottom of our stockings? Why are there 8 days in Hanukah? Inspired by the highly successful ‘Joy to the World’ exhibition which since 2007 has been seen by thousands
Walt Disney Animation Studios presents Frozen, a stunning big-screen comedy adventure. Fearless optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic journey-teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven-to find her sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of
Gentle, whimsical and sumptuously-shot - the brand new old thing by Woody Allen. Woody Allen’s latest feature is a gentle and whimsical romantic comedy-drama that moves along at the leisurely pace you might expect from an 80-year-old director. It is very sumptuously shot in golden-hued, autumnal colours by the great cinematographer Vittorio Storaro. It
Highly Strung is what happens when four women with an assortment of instruments, personalities and musical backgrounds get together to play music. For those yet to experience a Highly Strung evening, the group is an acoustic blend of flute (Jeanette Behan); violin (Lisa Lazenby); mezzo-soprano (Angela O’Toole) and harp (Mary Keenan). The journey that began
Young Kubo's (Art Parkinson) peaceful existence comes crashing down when he accidentally summons a vengeful spirit from the past. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Matthew Mc Conaughey) to unlock a secret legacy. Armed with a magical instrument, Kubo must battle the Moon King (Ralph Fiennes) and other
This is the wedding zinger you’ve been waiting for! 'Mad' Mary McArdle returns to Drogheda after a short spell in prison - for something she'd rather forget. Back home, everything and everyone has changed. Her best friend, Charlene, is about to get married and Mary is to be her maid of honour. When Charlene refuses
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. 11th January: Starry Starry Nights. Using tissue paper
Hothouse Flowers frontman Liam Ó Maonlaí and concertina player Cormac Begley will embark on a 4-date tour this January 2017. The duo have been working together on various projects since they first met at Celtfest Cuba in 2010. Cormac Begley hails from a well-known musical family on the Dingle Peninsula. He is the founder of
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 show is all about life on Glasses Island – a magical island off the coast of Co. Clare where everybody wears glasses! The Speks
Bus driver Paterson (Adam Driver) lives an uneventful life with his quirky wife Laura (Golshifteh Farahani) and their pet English bulldog Marvin in Paterson, New Jersey – largely known as the setting for William Carlos Williams’ epic poem. Paterson himself is an amateur poet, who takes inspiration from the small details of his daily routines
Boston in the late ‘70s; Cameron (Mark Ruffalo) is struggling with bipolar disorder; the future appears uncertain for his wife Maggie (Zoe Saldana) and their two daughters when a particularly difficult period sees him both fired from his job and hospitalised. When she is awarded a business scholarship to attend Columbia University, Maggie convinces her
As part of Riverbank Art Centre's First Fortnight programme The Creative Well will be in conversation with artists and participants who work with and deliver arts and wellbeing projects in Co. Kildare. We will look at the work of three specific projects that promote mental and physical wellbeing in the county. These projects are ongoing
Combining humour and pathos, Creaking examines the everyday challenges and pressures on the mental health of older people in Irish society through the eyes of 79 year-old indomitable Rita. Presented as a staged reading, Creaking is a unique movement documentary for theatre that combines original text, with an improvised vocal score.This immersive theatre event will
A fun workshop with Jole Bartoli aimed at exploring and creating original stories that the children can bring home. Taking inspiration from traditional as well as modern stories the children will be facilitated in creating their own narrative. - Where would their story be set? - What would the places look like? - Who would
Embark on an odyssey of love, loss and wonder as four incredibly talented and creative folk musicians shape songs from ages past into something fresh, dynamic – and irresistible. When it comes to moulding traditional sounds into contemporary songs, few match the inventiveness and heart-rending emotion of Orkney-born singer Kris Drever. Freewheeling guitarist with award-winning avant-folk
The Fencer is touching drama about being needed and finding meaning in life. In the early 1950’s, champion fencer Endel Nelis, takes up a teaching position in a remote Estonia School. Initially standoffish and unwilling to engage, he eventually warms to the traumatised children of the school, many of whom have been left orphaned by the
Jason Byrne’s brand new show has everything you’ve come to expect from ‘The Outright King of Live Comedy’ (The Times), plus Ducks, False Chins, Portable Igloos, Bewildered Owls and much, much more. The star of ‘Wild Things’ Sky 1 and ‘The Snaptastic Show’ TV3 has gone back to his comedy roots, probably so he can
In 2016 Crooked House received Young Ensemble Scheme support from the Arts Council to develop a project with its youth theatre (Kildare Youth Theatre). The project explored the impact of migration in young people in Kildare. Using the metaphor of Shakespearian Venice, this new work tells stories of those left behind in the mass migration
As he battles against this absurd bureaucracy, Daniel befriends Katie (Hayley Squires), a young single mother with two kids, who is also struggling with the system after relocating to Newcastle from a London homeless shelter. Deserving of its recent Palme d’Or win (the second for its director), Ken Loach delivers a powerful work of quiet
In this award-winning adaptation of King Ubu by Alfred Jarry in object theatre, anything goes as Poland’s fate is sealed on a table top! Starring the Bottle as Père Ubu, the Hammer as Bordure and the Big Teapot as King Wenceslas, assorted kitchen equipment finds a new life as two talented actors-puppeteers hammer out a small-scale fresco of grandiose
Jack L celbrates the launch of his new album, Magic Days, with a welcome return to Newbridge. Jack promises to deliver a spectacular event with some great new characters to introduce you to, including The King Of Soho and many more intriguing creations from his vivid imagination! 2016 was a busy year for Jack, having
For the last national tour by the current members of The Vanbrugh Quartet, the musicians have chosen to present the spiritual heart of the chamber music repertoire, the great Schubert cello quintet (with cellist William Butt). Cellist William Butt has been a valued and inspiring colleague over the years and they are delighted to perform
Anthropoid is based on the extraordinary true story of Operation Anthropoid - the WWII mission to assassinate SS General Reinhard Heydrich, the main architect behind the Final Solution and the Reich's third in command after Hitler and Himmler. This taut and claustrophobic thriller from the director and co-writer Sean Ellis stars the excellent Cillian as
Little Lámha - Toddler Art Workshops with artist 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
