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FAMILY MUSIC: A Piece of You with Greg Sinclair

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A Piece of You is an online live interactive performance; your own private concert over Zoom. Performer Greg Sinclair will turn your thoughts and feelings into your very own music score using colourful and expressive graphic notation. Greg will then play your music on his cello from his home in Edinburgh, in this unique piece

€10

ONLINE THEATRE: Sister Black by Maggie Hannon

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A new one-woman show about the remarkable life of Nurse Catherine Black (1878-1949). Born in Ramelton, Co. Donegal, Catherine Black trained as a nurse in England and worked in the slums of Whitechapel, at the Somme in World War 1, and as King George V’s private nurse in the last 7 years of his life.

€10

ONLINE WORKSHOP: Eco Mindfulness with Future Makers’ Collective

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank Arts Centre has joined forces with the Future Makers' Collective to bring you 'Eco Mindfulness'. In this one-hour virtual workshop, we will be exploring practical ways to look after our planet and our mental health through games, exercises and challenges that you can do from the comfort of your own home. This workshop will

€5

SCHOOLS: Animal Crackers with Sarah Webb & Alan Nolan

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

We are delighted to offer online arts events/activities for schools in the coming weeks that can be used in a classroom setting or shared through school communication software such as Aladdin, Seesaw or Google Teams. Celebrate World Book Day with Go Animal Crackers - an online event with writer Sarah Webb and illustrator Alan Nolan.

SCHOOLS: Storytime/Am Scéalaíocta with Patricia Forde

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

We are delighted to offer online arts events/activities for schools in the coming weeks that can be used in a classroom setting or shared through school communication software such as Aladdin, Seesaw or Google Teams. Join writer Patricia Forde for Seachtain na Gaeilge as she reads from her book, Mise Agus An Dragún in Irish

SCHOOLS: The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

As a result of Covid-19 we know your students may not have had the chance to visit our theatre in the past year. Riverbank Arts Centre and Watergate Theatre has joined with Verdant Productions to offer an online version of The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen - a musical adaptation of the life and stories

ONLINE THEATRE: Dalloway

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

From Dyad Productions, the award-winning creators of Jane Eyre: An Autobiography, Austen’s Women, The Time Machine and Christmas Gothic… 1923: The War is over.  While Clarissa Dalloway prepares a party in Westminster, Septimus Smith is diagnosed with shell-shock, their memories and dreams magically intertwining with those of 15 other disparate souls, this hot blue day

€10
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FAMILY: St. Patrick’s Shenanigans with Paul Timoney & Kyle Riley

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

This online shenanigans show by Paul Timoney and Kyle Riley brings the fun and engagement of a live performance into the comfort of your living room with the power of ZOOM. Especially for St's Patrick’s weekend, this show features a variety of Irish songs, songs to inspire bravery and songs to get you moving around

€10
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ONLINE WORKSHOP: An introduction to Hand Weaving with Naoimh Larkin

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

This two-evening workshop is designed to be a playful, colourful, carefree learning experience, where you will learn the basics of hand weaving. You will learn how to set up a hand loom, how to read and create weaving patterns, gain a better understanding of yarns, their properties, textures and learn how to mix and blend

€40

ONLINE WORKSHOP: Eco Mindfulness with Future Makers

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank Arts Centre has joined forces with the Future Makers’ Collective to bring you ‘Eco Mindfulness’. In this one-hour virtual workshop, we will be exploring practical ways to look after our planet and our mental health through games, exercises and challenges that you can do from the comfort of your own home. This workshop will

€5

FAMILY: Shenanigans in the Wild with Paul Timoney and Kyle Riley

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The shenanigan series of shows brings the fun and engagement of a live performance into the comfort of your living room with the power of ZOOM. We’re headed outside for some fresh air, the sound of birdsong, and the sun warming your face. That’s right, it’s ‘Shenanigans In The Wild’. Nature springs to life in

€10

ONLINE WORKSHOP: Ceramic Art Inspired by Nature

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Hold on to the beauty of your spring walks! Join artist Marta Golubowska for a workshop to create a ceramic picture frame and a tile, imprinted with the flowers and plants you have gathered.  Suitable for beginners, this ceramic workshop will explore two techniques,  air drying clay and plaster (materials supplied),  to make unique art

€20

ONLINE WORKSHOP: Ceramic Art Inspired by Nature

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Hold on to the beauty of your spring walks! Join artist Marta Golubowska for a workshop to create a ceramic picture frame and a tile, imprinted with the flowers and plants you have gathered.  Suitable for beginners, this ceramic workshop will explore two techniques,  air drying clay and plaster (materials supplied),  to make unique art

€20
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ONLINE WORKSHOP: Let’s Talk about Art

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join Vera McEvoy online to view and discuss a selection of artworks from the Kildare Municipal Art Collection. The sessions will provide a welcome and inclusive space to view and discuss art. The two sessions (on 13th May & 20th May) will explore different artworks and discussions will include colour, brush strokes, line, shape and

€5

Music Network presents: Cello Quartet with William Butt, Rosalie Curlett, Martin Johnson & Ailbhe McDonagh

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Four masterful cellists perform together in an exciting new Music Network collaboration. With its sonorous tone, swan-like elegance and an expressive range that gives the human voice a run for its money, no other instrument manages to play on our heart strings quite like the cello. Performing together for the very first time and guided

€10 – €20
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ONLINE WORKSHOP: An introduction to Hand Weaving with Naoimh Larkin

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

This two-evening workshop is designed to be a playful, colourful, carefree learning experience, where you will learn the basics of hand weaving. You will learn how to set up a hand loom, how to read and create weaving patterns, gain a better understanding of yarns, their properties, textures and learn how to mix and blend

€40

FAMILY: Shenanigans in Space with Paul Timoney and Kyle Riley

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The shenanigan series of shows brings the fun and engagement of a live performance into the comfort of your living room with the power of ZOOM.  Shenanigan duo Paul Timoney & Kyle Riley are shooting for the stars with ‘Shenanigans in Space’ - expect space-themed songs, stories and more! What happens when a farmer expands

€10

CONNECTIONS 2021: Youth Theatre Festival

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Each year the UK’s National Theatre commissions ten new plays for young people to perform, bringing together some of the most exciting writers with the theatre-makers of tomorrow. Every year, 300 youth theatre companies and over 6,000 young people produce a Connections play.  This year Riverbank Arts Centre is partnering with NT Connections to bring

FREE (booking required)

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WORKSHOP: Crochet for Beginners – Make a Rainbow!

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

During this workshop participants will learn basic crochet stitches, how to read a simple pattern and how to crochet their own rainbow. Each participant will be provided with the materials to create their rainbow along with additional yarn to practice some simple stitches. Workshop will be led by Helen Whiteley. Helen is a self-taught fibre

€20

Music Network presents 10 String Symphony

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Christian Sedelmyer fiddle, vocals Rachel Baiman fiddle, banjo, vocals Described as “The newest and most promising voices in Americana” by NPR, 10 String Symphony is a collaboration between Grammy-nominated fiddle player Christian Sedelmyer and acclaimed songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Baiman. Take ten strings, add two compelling voices and one shared sense of social justice, and

€10 – €20

MUSIC: A Piece of You by Greg Sinclair

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Imagine telling a story about yourself and then having it turned into a piece of music. A Piece of You is an intimate performance for you in your home; a private concert for you alone or with your partner/friend/family member via ZOOM. Award-winning performance artist, cellist and composer Greg Sinclair turns your thoughts and feelings

€10

Music Network presents Patrick Rafter and Fiachra Garvey

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Patrick Rafter violin Fiachra Garvey piano  Violinist Patrick Rafter and pianist Fiachra Garvey join forces to present a stunning programme of music from France, Belgium and Ireland. “I'll get my coat!” cried Patrick Rafter when Maxim Vengerov phoned to invite him to study with him in Switzerland, and since then, Patrick's diary has been stuffed

€10 – €20

Opowiadania Super Paua: Audio Stories Launch Event

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join Super Paua, Riverbank Arts Centre, and axis:ballymun to launch the 3rd series of Super Paua Stories, audio stories for young people ages 6-12. In Opowiadania Super Paua the spotlight is on the Polish community in Ireland, with seven brand new stories in Polish and English. You will have a chance to listen to clips

FREE (booking required)

LIVE BROADCAST: ODD THEATRE COMPANY – The Last Five Years

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The Odd Theatre Company is proud to present its production of the award-winning musical The Last Five Years, a show widely regarded as one of the finest musicals of the 21st century. An emotionally powerful and intimate tale of two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over half a

€15

Work-in-Progress & Workshop: WATERBIRTH

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Waterbirth – A Work-in-Progress Performance Come and join Darn Skippy Productions for this work-in-progress presentation of Waterbirth, a new play about motherhood and climate change – and join the company live on ZOOM immediately afterwards for a feedback session and creative workshop. Marina is pregnant and the climate is in crisis. But she’s fine. Everything is fine.

FREE
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SCHOOLS: CELLO, Nice to Meet You! with Greg Sinclair

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

We are delighted to present  a very special event for the classroom with musician and composer,  Greg Sinclair. A single class can join Greg LIVE on zoom for CELLO, Nice to Meet You! – a playful, interactive introduction to the cello and graphic notation. (suitable for 2nd Class-6th Class.) Greg Sinclair is an award-winning performer

€30

FAMILY: CBI Online Book Clinics

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank Arts Centre is partnering with Children's Books Ireland on FREE online book clinics on Saturday 2nd October, 11am-3pm. Are you a young reader? Looking for a new series to delve into? Feeling uninspired by your bookshelves at home? Do you need a prescription for an exciting new read? Then pop into the virtual Book

FREE, booking essential

SCHOOLS: Geansaí Ottó le Sadhbh Devlin (bilingual – Irish/English)

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Tá stíl ag Ottó agus is breá leis éadaí deasa. Ach ní thuigeann Mamó rud ar bith faoi chúrsaí faisin. Nuair a thagann geansaí gránna eile sa phost uaithi tá rogha ag Ottó - caithfidh sé rud éigin a dhéanamh... Léifidh Sadhbh óna leabhar úr-nua agus beidh deis agaibh bhur geansaithe féin a dhearadh freisin!

€30
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SCHOOLS: Fighting Words – Creative Writing Workshop

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank 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 the participants. These interactive creative writing workshops will be conducted via ZOOM or Microsoft Teams (or from April - in-person workshops in our theatre available)

Recurring

SCHOOLS: CELLO, Nice to Meet You! with Greg Sinclair

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

We are delighted to present  a very special event for the classroom with musician and composer,  Greg Sinclair. A single class can join Greg LIVE on zoom for CELLO, Nice to Meet You! – a playful, interactive introduction to the cello and graphic notation. (suitable for 2nd Class-6th Class.) Greg Sinclair is an award-winning performer

€30
Recurring

SCHOOLS: Fighting Words – Creative Writing Workshops

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank 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 the participants. These fun interactive workshops will be conducted via ZOOM or Microsoft Teams by an experienced Fighting Words tutor, Pierina Campbell,  and supported by

SCHOOLS: Pádraig Kenny introduces The Monsters of Rookhaven

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

In this event for our Whiteboard Programme,  Pádraig Kenny introduces his new novel  The Monsters of Rookhaven and talks about monsters and why they frighten us so much. Pádraig will ask what monsters are, and what frightens you, and why we like scary stories. He reads a short extract and talks about what inspires him

Recurring

SCHOOLS: Fighting Words – Creative Writing Workshop

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank 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 the participants. These interactive creative writing workshops will be conducted via ZOOM or Microsoft Teams by an experienced Fighting Words tutor, Pierina Campbell,  and supported

Recurring

SCHOOLS: Fighting Words – Creative Writing Workshops

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank 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 the participants. These fun interactive workshops will be conducted via ZOOM or Microsoft Teams by an experienced Fighting Words tutor, Pierina Campbell,  and supported by

SCHOOLS: How to Catch A Star

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Once there was a boy who was always looking up. He dreamt of having a star as a friend. This is the story of his adventure. Branar, in association with Town Hall Theatre, are delighted to present a new film version of their acclaimed production of How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers. Partnering

€30

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SCHOOLS: Fighting Words – Creative Writing Workshop

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank 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 the participants. These interactive creative writing workshops will be conducted via ZOOM or Microsoft Teams by an experienced Fighting Words tutor, Pierina Campbell,  and supported

Recurring

SCHOOLS: Fighting Words – Creative Writing Workshops

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank 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 the participants. These fun interactive workshops will be conducted via ZOOM or Microsoft Teams by an experienced Fighting Words tutor, Pierina Campbell,  and supported by

Recurring

SCHOOLS: Fighting Words – Creative Writing Workshops

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank 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 the participants. These fun interactive workshops will be conducted via ZOOM or Microsoft Teams by an experienced Fighting Words tutor, Pierina Campbell,  and supported by

Recurring

SCHOOLS: Fighting Words – Creative Writing Workshops

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank 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 the participants. These fun interactive workshops will be conducted via ZOOM or Microsoft Teams by an experienced Fighting Words tutor, Pierina Campbell,  and supported by

Recurring

SCHOOLS: Fighting Words – Creative Writing Workshop

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank 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 the participants. These interactive creative writing workshops will be conducted via ZOOM or Microsoft Teams (or from April - in-person workshops in our theatre available)

Recurring

SCHOOLS: Fighting Words – Creative Writing Workshops

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank 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 the participants. These fun interactive workshops will be conducted via ZOOM or Microsoft Teams by an experienced Fighting Words tutor, Pierina Campbell,  and supported by

Recurring

SCHOOLS: Fighting Words – Creative Writing Workshop

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank 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 the participants. These interactive creative writing workshops will be conducted via ZOOM or Microsoft Teams (or from April - in-person workshops in our theatre available)

Recurring

SCHOOLS: Fighting Words – Creative Writing Workshop

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank 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 the participants. These interactive creative writing workshops will be conducted via ZOOM or Microsoft Teams (or from April - in-person workshops in our theatre available)

Recurring

FIRST FORTNIGHT: Online Poetry Workshop for Long Haulers with Nell Regan

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join us for two relaxed and paced poetry online workshops designed to support people with Long Covid (as well as  other isolating health conditions such as ME/CFS ). No writing experience necessary - just a pen, paper and your phone with a photo of something/somewhere in nature that you love. The workshop will be paced for brain

Pay What You Can

Recurring

FIRST FORTNIGHT: Online Poetry Workshop for Long Haulers with Nell Regan

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join us for two relaxed and paced poetry online workshops designed to support people with Long Covid (as well as  other isolating health conditions such as ME/CFS ). No writing experience necessary - just a pen, paper and your phone with a photo of something/somewhere in nature that you love. The workshop will be paced for brain

Pay What You Can