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SCHOOL SHOW: Manny Man Does the History of Ireland on Stage

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

An Grianán Theatre Productions present:  Manny Man Does the History of Ireland on Stage Based on John D Ruddy’s hit series of books and YouTube videos, An Grianán Theatre brings Manny Man’s History of Ireland to the stage. Watch as Syn (John D Ruddy) and Oppy (Louise Conaghan) romp through thousands of years of Irish

€6

FAMILY THEATRE: Manny Man does the History of Ireland on Stage

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Based on John D Ruddy’s hit series of books and YouTube videos, Manny Man’s History of Ireland is coming to the stage. Watch as Syn (John D Ruddy) and Oppy (Louise Conaghan) romp through thousands of years of Irish history, from the Big Bang to the present day, with the help of illustrated cut-outs and

€8 – €28

MUSIC: Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Grammy Award-winning songstress and multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens and Italian jazz maestro Francesco Turrisi take you on a musical voyage of discovery. The duo discovered a shared creative ground after their paths crossed a few years back, spanning gospel, jazz, blues, country and folk. Giddens’ debut album was described by the Guardian as a “solo debut

€12 – €15

COMEDY: Neil Delamere – Controlled Substance

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Fresh from a sell-out tour, the star of BBC's The Blame Game and Soft Border Patrol, Neil Delamere, returns to the Riverbank Arts Centre with a brand new show. This time he thinks he has that whole "illusion of control" idea sussed.Then again he would think that, wouldn't he? 'You'll be hard-pressed to find a

€25

MUSIC: The Whistle Blower Out of Time Tour

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

This riveting show will weave the distinct strands of film, live music and images to allow the audience to experience a four-year artistic response by Cormac Breatnach, arising out of a single traumatic event which affected him from the age of 13 into his adulthood. Breatnach’s brother, Osgur, was one of three men wrongfully arrested,

€14 – €16
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WORKSHOP: Dabbledoo Music Workshop

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

DabbledooMusic (Shane McKenna and Killian Redmond) make music more accessible, engaging and fun for all the family, regardless of previous experience or ability. In this workshop you will be provided with instruments and play along to Igor The Octopus (the world's greatest drummer!), learn melody with Jazz Cat and even play an Irish Polka. DabbledooMusic

€7

FAMILY CINEMA: Ralph Breaks The Internet

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Bad guy Ralph and girl-racer-glitch Vanellope are back! John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman return for ‘Ralph Breaks The Internet’, the long-awaited sequel to the smash hit original. Ralph and Vanellope must travel beyond Litwak’s Arcade and into the expansive world of the internet, in search of a missing part to save Sugar Rush. Along

€4
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SCHOOL SHOW: Princesses can be Pirates

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Princesses can be Pirates is an energetic dance performance for children which explores gender and playfully questions what is considered ‘typical’ behaviour for girls and boys. Brave or foolhardy, two dancers join forces and travel to unknown territories. In a series of hilarious scrapes and lively escapades, they swap toys, costumes and activities - defying

€6

CINEMA: The Favourite

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Yorgos Lanthimos’s (The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer) outrageous period comedy stars an enviable assemble cast of Emma Stone, Olivia Colman and Rachel Weisz. A frail and capricious Queen Anne (Colman) governs an 18th Century England at war with France. At her side is Lady Sarah (Weisz), her carer, confidant, lover and de

€6 – €9

CINEMA: Green Book

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Green Book is the uplifting true story of a friendship that transcended race, class and the 1962 Mason-Dixon line, directed by Peter Farrelly (Dumb and Dumber, There’s Something About Mary). When Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighbourhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali in an

€6 – €9

MUSIC: Route 66 Big Band – Live in Concert

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Route 66 is a 16 piece Big Band with big sound! Their Live in Concert show has been a huge success with audiences all over Ireland. It takes you on a magical musical tour from the 1940s right up to the present day, with numbers made famous by Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Tom

€20

CINEMA: A Private War

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Having directed acclaimed documentaries about some of the world’s most dangerous places — Cartel Land (2015) and City of Ghosts (2017) — Matthew Heineman makes an apt feature debut with the story of Marie Colvin, the Sunday Times war correspondent who died in 2012 covering the atrocities of the Syrian war. Rosamund Pike immerses herself

€6 – €9
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SCHOOL SHOW: Hatch by Fidget Feet

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Meet Bláithín “she loves caterpillars, moths and butterflies”. Follow her on her adventurous journey with Uncle Rusty to find Pearl, the most extraordinary butterfly with the most exquisite colourful wings. Learn all about two little caterpillars and their journey to fly as months and butterflies. Hatch is full of Fidget Feet’s unique blend of music,

€6
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FAMILY THEATRE: Fidget Feet present HATCH

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Bláithín loves caterpillars, moths and butterflies... Follow her on her adventurous journey with Uncle Rusty to find Pearl, the most extraordinary butterfly with the most exquisite colourful wings.  Learn all about two little caterpillars and their journey to fly as moths and butterflies. Fidget Feet’s new show HATCH weaves craft workshops, Irish language and Irish

€8 – €28

LITERATURE: European Poetry Festival

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

This major event is taking place as part of the 2nd European Poetry Festival, showcasing the energy and innovation of 21st European poetry. Featuring renowned poets from across Europe including readings and performances by Serena Braida, Harry Clifton, Jessica Foley, SJ Fowler, Madara Gruntmane, Katharina Maria Kalinowski, Morten Langeland, Christodoulos Makris, Oana Sanziana Marian,  Endre

Free event

MUSIC: Johnny Duhan- The Voyage

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Following the launch of his autobiography, The Voyage, Johnny Duhan is set to perform a series of solo shows around Ireland, based on some of his most intimate songs and stories dealing with the highs and lows of life. Johnny’s songs are performed worldwide in a variety of languages, thanks to the focus put on

€20

WORKSHOP: Singing workshop with Inni-K

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join Inni-K for a morning! This workshop with singer, songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Inni-K (Eithne Ní Chatháin) will have participants raising the roof together in full voice as they join Inni-K for a morning. This is a fun group workshop which will interest anyone who enjoys singing, be it in a choir or alone in the

€15

FAMILY CINEMA: Mary Poppins Returns

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The practically perfect nanny returns to the big screen to help the next generation of the Banks family Mary Poppins returns to the Banks household in a spectacular new story. Using her magical skills, she takes the Banks children on an animated adventure, full of unexpected surprises and musical sequences, to help bring joy and

€4

WORKSHOP: ARTZONE EASTER CAMP

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Spring is in the air - Join the Artzone team for a fun filled Art Camp this Easter! Easter is the perfect time for Visual Arts Camps full of bright and colourful imagery, stories and games. Each portfolio is researched and designed based on the Primary Schools Visual Arts Curriculum to maximise creativity, learning and

€80

DINNER THEATRE: Only Fools The (cushty) Dining Experience

Kildare House Hotel Dublin Road, Kildare Town, Ireland

Ten 42 Productions in association with Interactive Theatre International (Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience) presents a brand new show. Transporting guests to The Nags Head for some wheeling, dealing and eating, this fully immersive, highly interactive theatre show makes for a t’riffic night out – you’d be a plonker to miss it! Del Boy

€3 – €50
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EARLY YEARS: Baby Jam

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Baby Jam – a music session for babies and toddlers with Carrie Haskins BABY JAM is an early introduction to music for babies and toddlers. It involves using music to kick- start learning such as movement, exploring different textures and sounds, introducing different instruments, and interacting with other children to help gain confidence. April -

€7

MUSIC: INNI-K

Main Street, Newbridge, Kildare, Ireland

Named by RTÉ.ie as one of ten fierce women defining Irish culture, Kildare singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Inni-K has received consistent praise for her fresh style of indie-folk since the 2015 release of her acclaimed album ‘The King has Two Horse’s Ears’. Inni-K's music draws on her extensive background in folk and traditional Irish music,

€15
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WORKSHOP: Inside the World of Vision – Science and Art workshop for children

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join us for a fun and exciting workshops for children as part of STEAM programme (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) delivered by the facilitators from the Future Makers Collective. This science – art workshop will focus on exploring vision and perception. We will experiment with optical devices, lenses and explore animal and insect vision.

€10

COMEDY: Deirdre O’Kane – A Line of O’Kane

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Deirdre O’Kane has really hit her stride; footloose from a glittering turn on Dancing with the Stars and revelling in her return to stand-up, don't miss Deirdre at her hilarious best in a straight-talking look at twelve frantic months in the life of this tango-tripping, family-minding, telly-making, house-moving, comedy dynamo. "Unique star quality" - The

€18
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FAMILY THEATRE: Egg and Spoon

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Egg and Spoon is a joyful interactive adventure through the seasons. The very young won’t sit still to watch a show and Lyngo Theatre don’t expect them to! Percy and April will get you settled on comfortable cushions and introduce you to Birdy, still hiding in his glowing egg. We have to wait till Spring

€8 – €28

CINEMA: Capernaum

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Winner of the Jury Award at Cannes Film Festival 2018, writer-director Nadine Labaki’s (Caramel, Where Do We Go Now?) Capernaum is a powerful drama, chronicling the beleaguered life of 12-year-old Zain (Al Rafeea). Overcome with anger when his parents sell his 11-year-old sister's hand in marriage, Zain escapes from his parents and begins a journey

€6 – €9

LOCAL ARTS: Kildare Youth Theatre present HAMLET

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

So, you are 18. You go abroad to third level. You are a second year in the University of Wittenburg. You study Philosophy and Greek and Roman Civilization. Tragically, your father dies while you are in your first semester of second year. You return home for the funeral, which is massive: people from everywhere come

€6 – €10
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SCHOOL SHOW: KYT presents HAMLET

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

So, you are 18. You go abroad to third level. You are a second year in the University of Wittenburg. You study Philosophy and Greek and Roman Civilization. Tragically, your father dies while you are in your first semester of second year. You return home for the funeral, which is massive: people from everywhere come

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KYT presents: HAMLET

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

So, you are 18. You go abroad to third level. You are a second year in the University of Wittenburg. You study Philosophy and Greek and Roman Civilization. Tragically, your father dies while you are in your first semester of second year. You return home for the funeral, which is massive: people from everywhere come

€6 – €10

Music Network Presents : De Temps Antan

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The incredible French-Canadian folk super group De Temps Antan have captured the hearts of audiences across the globe with their stunning interpretations of time-honoured melodies from Quebec’s musical past. Driven by the stomping “tac-tic-a-tac” of “les pieds” (a type of clog), their rough-hewn sound is an utterly infectious mix of boundless energy and joie de

€12 – €15

VISUAL ARTS: Face to Face

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Face to Face Exhibition by 5th year students from The Curragh Post Primary School Creative Engagement Project with artist Paul Woods This exhibition is a culmination of a Creative Engagement project involving the 5th year students from the Curragh Post Primary School and visual artist Paul Woods.  The students were encouraged to explore their inner

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ANIMAGINATION WORKSHOP: Adventures in Storyland

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Illustration workshop for toddlers and pre-schoolers Join visual artist Marta Golubowska  for a workshop in which the youngest artists (along with their parents and guardians) will create a multi-sensory story.  Participants will create a collaborative collage on one giant piece of paper. The children will be invited to use their imagination in to make textures

€7

ANIMAGINATION: Author Pádraig Kenny introduces Pog

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join Pádraig Kenny, author of the bestselling Tin, as he introduces his new book Pog. Learn about the inspiration behind the book, Pádraig’s journey to becoming a writer, and hear Pádraig read a snippet of his story. David and Penny arrive in a strange new home in a forest. Other creatures live here – magical

Free event

VISUAL ARTS: Blazing a Trail – Irish Women who Changed the World

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Blazing a Trail: Irish Women Who Changed the World Curated by award-winning writer, Sarah Webb and Illustrated by Lauren O’Neill The women in this vibrant exhibition have excelled in the arts and entertainment, science and medicine, politics, sports, aviation and adventure. Find out about some of Ireland’s most remarkable women who changed or are changing

ANIMAGINATION: Storytelling and Puppetry Workshop for Grandparents and Grandchildren.

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Come and join Dan Colley, Artistic Director of acclaimed theatre company Collapsing Horse, for a fun, intergenerational storytelling and puppetry workshop. What can grandparents and grandchildren learn from each other’s stories? How can you work with puppets to tell a story? This workshop is inspired by Collapsing Horse’s forthcoming production, A Very Old Man With

€10
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ANIMAGINATION: Fighting Words Creative Writing Workshops

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

You are invited to Fighting Words to write an original story together, and see it being typed up on the Fighting Words screen. Once you have decided on the characters and plot you will write part of the story together, helped by Fighting Words tutors, editing as they go. You will then have time to

Free event

ANIMAGINATION SCREENING: The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The countryside isn't always as calm and peaceful as it's made out to be, and the animals in this neighbourhood can't help but ruffle a few feathers. With tales including a fox who unwittingly mothers a family of chicks, a rabbit who plays the stork and a duck who steps in as Santa Claus, if

€4

ANIMAGINATION SCREENING:How To Train Your Dragon

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

From DreamWorks Animation comes a surprising tale about growing up, finding the courage to face the unknown… and how nothing can ever train you to let go. What began as an unlikely friendship between an adolescent Viking and a fearsome Night Fury dragon, has become an epic adventure spanning their lives. Now chief and ruler

€4

COMEDY: What’s the Story Rory?

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Rory O'Connor is Ireland's favourite online funny man and best-selling author, made famous for his comedy sketches on his social media channels as “Rory's Stories.” Bringing his sketches to life in his stand up shows - he has sold out venues across Ireland and even as far as Australia and the Middle East. His new

€20

CINEMA: Happy as Lazzaro

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

In an isolated mountain community, overseer Marchesa has neglected to tell the villagers that sharecropping has in fact been made illegal - so they continue to work for almost nothing. Lazzaro is an innocent and kind teenager who’s always given some of the village’s most thankless tasks. In her follow up to The Wonders, Alice

€6 – €9

MUSIC: Don Baker Band

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The legendary Don Baker and his band have been touring many of Ireland’s finest theatres to rave reviews and packed houses. To star opposite Daniel Day-Lewis in “In the Name of the Father”, headline with Tom Jones and Van Morrison at The Marley Park Festival, have his songs recorded by scores of artists including Sinead

€22

THEATRE: Pump Girl by Abbie Spallen

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

There's one in every town, and they call her the Pumpgirl. She works in the garage, changes the oil and thinks she's one of the lads. She's sweet on 'No-Helmet' Hammy, but he loves no one but himself. He's out all night with his racing boys, whilst wife Sinead's off on a joyride of her

€14 – €16

FAMILY WORKSHOP: National Drawing Day

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join us this National Drawing Day, Saturday 18th May. We'll have a drop-in workshop from 10am-2pm designed by visual artist, Paul Woods. Drawing is fun, relaxing and useful - this is a great opportunity to explore your drawing skills as a family or individually. Selected works created  during this workshop will be displayed in our

FREE
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LOCAL ARTS: Bothered and Bewildered by Gail Young

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Newbridge Drama Presents: Bothered and Bewildered, a comic drama that follows Irene and her two daughters Louise and Beth as they begin a long journey in which the girls lose their mother in spirit but not in body. This play deals with the subject of Alzheimer’s and has some equally wonderful comic and poignant moments.

€12 – €15