Beauty Myths is a collaborative project between Olga Anacka and Riverbank Arts Centre, inviting the artist to undertake an Art Residency, Open Studio, and Exhibition at the McKenna Gallery. With Beauty Myths Olga questions how to reconcile people’s ideas and experience of femininity. In her practice, Olga Anacka explores the cultural systems that appropriate and
An exhibition by Corrina Askin with Manchán Magan This original exhibition explores words for nature and our connection with the natural world. Corrina’s vibrant artwork combines with a bilingual soundscape by Manchán, to form an exciting, playful exhibition for young people aged 4-12 years. The exhibition will be accompanied by an engagement programme for schools
Present-day London. Middle-aged sisters Pansy and Chantal could not be more different. Chantal is cheerful and empathetic. Pansy, on the other hand, is argumentative, hypersensitive and full of anger, with her husband Curtley and grown-up son Moses bearing the brunt of her emotional outbursts. As Mother’s Day approaches, things are at breaking point, unless Chantal
Kildare Youth Theatre presents Arthur Miller’s powerful play which explores the dangers of mass hysteria, political corruption, and the scapegoating of vulnerable individuals. Set during the Salem witch trials, it reveals how fear and power dynamics can destroy lives, offering a sharp critique of societal control and the consequences of injustice. Performances take place on
Kildare Youth Theatre presents Arthur Miller’s powerful play which explores the dangers of mass hysteria, political corruption, and the scapegoating of vulnerable individuals. Set during the Salem witch trials, it reveals how fear and power dynamics can destroy lives, offering a sharp critique of societal control and the consequences of injustice. Performances take place on
Kildare Youth Theatre presents Arthur Miller’s powerful play which explores the dangers of mass hysteria, political corruption, and the scapegoating of vulnerable individuals. Set during the Salem witch trials, it reveals how fear and power dynamics can destroy lives, offering a sharp critique of societal control and the consequences of injustice. Performances take place on
Kildare Youth Theatre presents Arthur Miller’s powerful play which explores the dangers of mass hysteria, political corruption, and the scapegoating of vulnerable individuals. Set during the Salem witch trials, it reveals how fear and power dynamics can destroy lives, offering a sharp critique of societal control and the consequences of injustice. Performances take place on
Eithne Ní Chatháin- voice Lucia Mac Partlin - fiddle Eilís Lavelle - harp Neil Ó Lochlainn - double bass, flute, music Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill - text Immram is a suite of poems by Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill first published in her collection Feis (1991). In 2019 Neil Ó Lochlainn was commissioned by Paddy Bushe and the Amergin
We are delighted to announce that Kildare Jazz Festival will return in April 2025! Join us for a music packed weekend featuring national and international artists as we embark on a thrilling ride through the nuances of jazz. Kildare Jazz Festival opens on Friday 4 April with the Emerging Act - Tadhg Leahy, who
Tadhg Leahy is an Irish composer, instrumentalist, bandleader and one of the foremost session guitarists in Ireland. Performing and recording for multiple different Irish artists while also performing and recording music under his own name, writing instrumental and vocal music in a variety of genres. In his role as an instrumentalist and session guitarist he
A successor to the celebrated CEO Experiment, the band co-led by Leopoldo Osio that brought a refreshing new voice to the Irish music scene nearly a decade ago and collaborated with influential American guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel at the peak of their work, pianist and composer Leopoldo Osio has gathered an impressive ensemble of musicians from
No experience needed – drums provided! Join Tom Quinn for an exciting drumming workshop where you can explore the power of rhythm, regardless of your experience level. Tom will provide all the drums, and whether you’re a complete beginner or have some drumming experience, you'll be guided through fun, accessible rhythms that encourage creativity and
Chilean-Venezuelan guitarist and composer, Orlando Molina, unites with Mexican singer Alicia Garcia in a captivating exploration of traditional Latin American music. Their collaboration seamlessly intertwines the authenticity of Latin American tunes with subtle jazz influences, resulting in a performance that is both emotionally resonant and artistically sophisticated. Orlando and Alicia present a musical experience that
Conor Guilfoyle is a highly sought-after drummer and educator known for his innovative approach to jazz rhythm. With an extensive career that includes collaborations with renowned musicians like John Abercrombie, Joe Lovano, and Kenny Werner, Conor has established himself as a leading figure in jazz drumming. He co-founded the jazz program at Newpark Music Centre
Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop with Alessandra Azevedo No experience needed – just bring your energy! Join Alessandra Azevedo, Ireland’s leading Afro-Brazilian dancer and the first woman to teach Capoeira in the country, for an empowering and joyful exploration of Afro-Brazilian dance. Discover vibrant rhythms and dynamic movements inspired by the rich traditions of Brazil’s indigenous and
Ta Tum Tum! and Ceol Connected are teaming up for a unique collaboration at the Kildare Jazz Festival, blending the vibrant rhythms of Brazilian culture with the rich traditions of Irish music. Ta Tum Tum!, known for its interactive performances exploring Brazilian folklore and music, will join forces with Ceol Connected, a group renowned for
Formed out of Music Generation Kildare's Teen Spirit youth music ensemble programme at Riverbank Arts Centre, the young musicians explore performance, repertoire and ensemble musicianship each month, mentored by members of MGK's Musician Educator team. They have presented a variety of performances in 2024, including at Riverbank, SubSounds Youth Music Festival, and as part of Garage Land's
In a Georgian backwater, retired teacher Lia turns up on the doorstep of her neighbour: affable, aimless Achi. She’s trying to find her niece Tekla, a twenty-something trans woman who was regretfully banished years before. Achi claims he knows where she is: in Istanbul. With a half-baked plan and very little money, their search for
Paul Curley presents Grey Matter, a new play for young audiences by Paul Curley and Ger Clancy A scientist. A parrot. A lifelong friendship. Grey Matter explores the joyful relationship between a boy and his pet (African Grey) parrot as they journey through life together, experiencing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Performer
Sketchbook 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 safe space to create art in a relaxed environment. Make some art, make a friend, or just unwind on a Thursday evening. All art materials
Cork’s own Chris Kent returns with a brand new show ‘Offline’. He tries to give up the internet and navigate life without asking his phone what to eat, where to go or how to get home. He longs for a simpler time of playing ‘Snake’ and constructing emojis himself. Now that he has hit 40
Martin’s new show, Is It Just Me? is Enya’s search for answers……Is it just my relationship that's like this? Was it just my upbringing that has me this way? Is it just me who experiences this on holiday!? And finally, where she gets most of her inspiration…. Am I the only one with friends like this,
Join Jack Lukeman for an unforgettable evening celebrating resilience, hope, love, and dreams through his extraordinary musical journey. Unbroken Songs draw from Jack's 30-year career, during which he's uplifted spirits and touched hearts worldwide, performing through joyful and challenging times. This show features a thoughtfully curated collection of songs, blending timeless melodies with Celtic soul. With themes
Continuing his run of acclaimed and original biopics (Spencer, Jackie), in Maria Pablo Larraín explores who Maria Callas (Angelina Jolie) really was, away from the fame and tabloid headlines. Reimagining Callas’ final days as her health was failing, Larrain shows us the famed soprano as she wanders around a picturesque Paris recounting the highs and
This play has been described as sensitive, hilarious, intelligent, absolutely compelling and refreshingly forthright. A man, whose name we never hear, tells us his story of a life, always slightly out of his control... The madness of a simple rural man... a man shipped off to London at the age of 17…who goes through bouts
Japan, 1943. Following the death of his mother, 12-year-old Mahito moves to the countryside to live with his father and new stepmother in a sprawling estate. There, Mahito draws the attention of a mysterious and mischievous grey heron. The bird lures Mahito to a magical alternate realm with the promise that Mahito’s mother is still
In this special BrickFlicks Stop Motion Animation Camp, learn all the basics of how to animate in stop motion using your favourite LEGO character. Shoot spells, fight superheroes, blast rockets or fall through portals, use your imagination to make your very own movies. With plenty of hands-on learning and simple demonstrations, Createschool will take you
'Has a sheep on a star eaten a rose?' If that sounds silly then you might be like the King and the Business-Man on their lonely asteroids, forgetting that the most important things can only be understood with the heart. The Little Prince is here to remind us that real truth is invisible to the
Irish Harp Music of the 17th & 18th centuries Cormac Breatnach – Susato Whistles; Steve Cooney – Guitars; Aisling Ennis – Irish Harp; Malachy Robinson - Viola da Gamba; Eamon Sweeney- Early Guitars//Bandora/Lute. Experience the haunting music of the Harpers - arranged from the original Irish & Scottish sources. This concert features some of Ireland’s
Killian Sundermann always wanted to be a rock star, but barring a few heartfelt renditions of Bohemian Rhapsody whilst in the shower, things aren’t going to plan. Join one of Ireland's most exciting new comedians for a night of stand up, sketch and song as he brings his sold-out Dublin Fringe show around the country
THE ILLEGALS with Niamh Kavanagh Eagles and Fleetwood Mac ‘50 Years’ It’s hard to believe that it is 50 years since the world first heard two of the greatest rock albums of all time: One of These Nights by the Eagles and the eponymous Fleetwood Mac which marked the debut of Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham. For 2025, The Illegals