September 2018
VISUAL ARTS: The Breadwinner – an exhibition of stills and works-in-progress
A selection of work-in-progress drawings alongside their final counterpart, showcasing the work that goes in to this part of film creation. The Breadwinner is an award-winning film by leading Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, directed by Nora Twomey and executive produced by Mimi Polk Gitlin and Angelina Jolie. Based on the bestselling novel by Deborah Ellis, The Breadwinner follows the empowering story of a young girl in Afghanistan. Parvana is an 11-year-old girl who lives under Taliban rule in Afghanistan in 2001. About Cartoon…
Find out more »October 2018
VISUAL ARTS: IN-SITES/ÓN CHEAPACH
Our current age has been described as the Anthropocene period, an era defined by the extensive human impact on the environment which affects our world's climate, lands, oceans and wildlife. IN-SITES/ÓN CHEAPACH curated by Denise Reddy, features the work of Monica de Bath, Lisa Fingleton and Gareth Kennedy. The exhibition explores how, in different ways, the artists address our relationship with a constantly changing environment. New and existing work reflects on the role of art and ecological practices in highlighting…
Find out more »CINEMA: Columbus
Korean-American Jin travels to Columbus, Indiana after his estranged father falls into a coma. While there, he meets Casey - a 19-year-old who has found herself reluctantly stuck in her hometown. Together they begin to explore Columbus, which is full of buildings from world-renowned modern architects. As a friendship forms and the conversations grow ever more intense, both Jin and Casey begin to confront their own frustrations with life... There are hints of Lost in Translation and the Before… trilogy in Columbus, but this is…
Find out more »WORKSHOP: Parent & Toddler Fun Morning – The Very Curious Eyes
Visual artist Marta Golubowska invites small children, along with their guardians, to a creative space where they can experiment, push boundaries, and make a mess - and bring something lovely home with them. In this hour-long workshop, the main emphasis is on the process and time spent together. It will be a gentle, fun atmosphere to relax and share experiences while making art together. 19th September – Travelling and Adventure 24th October – Halloween Fun 14th November – Art for…
Find out more »MUSIC: The Liberties present: All For Me Grog – The Songs and Stories of The Dubliners
Performed by THE LIBERTIES, the songs and tunes of The Dubliners are brought to life using the exact same instrumentation in this rousing show, by gifted musicians uncannily close to the original, iconic line-up of Ireland’s most famous folk band. Much-loved tunes including 'The Irish Rover,' 'Seven Drunken Nights', ‘The Black Velvet Band’ and 'McAlpine’s Fusiliers' will have you clapping your hands, stomping your feet and joining in the choruses, at this exciting and uplifting show. 'From the moment they struck…
Find out more »MUSIC: Music Network presents: Roller Trio
Expect plenty of punchy grooves, high octane technicality, deceptively catchy riffs and swirling electronica as the Mercury Award-nominated Roller Trio roar into town, delivered with a trademark swagger and visceral energy that has seduced critics and fans alike. This Leeds-based trio waste no time in getting heads bobbing with their idiosyncratic blend of pin-tight beats, cool melodies and juddering stop-start motifs. Hailed as “the new sound of UK jazz” by DJ Gilles Peterson, Roller Trio’s recent highlights include headlining the…
Find out more »FAMILY: Comedy Club 4 Kids
+++Line-up announced: Tiernan Douieb (MC), Fred Cooke and Bec Hill! +++ Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children and their families… but without the rude bits! The company runs shows and workshops all over the UK from Peebles to Portsmouth, even producing a book on how to write and perform stand-up. The show is family friendly, but without…
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MUSIC: Harlem Gospel Choir
Performing contemporary gospel with a touch of jazz and blues, The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir is synonymous with power vocals, glorious sound and infectious energy. For over two decades they have been America's premier gospel choir and have toured the globe thrilling audiences with the inspirational power of black gospel music. Deeply rooted in the history of the African-American slave trade, black gospel music can be traced back to the 1700s when African slaves brought their unique African musical…
Find out more »WORKSHOP: Create School Digital Arts Halloween Camp
Createschool present a multi discipline arts and crafts programme where kids learn to make art with mobile digital technology. This STEAM based programme will encourage them to nurture their creativity with a variety of activities including stop motion animation, digital music making, photography & video, coding, podcasting and more. Kids can follow their imagination, share their stories, realise their ideas and gain many new skills. Like all of our programmes there is a strong emphasis on collaboration, critical thinking, enjoyment…
Find out more »November 2018
FAMILY THEATRE: The Young King by Oscar Wilde
What kind of King would you be? A naïve boy raised by goatherds is discovered to be heir to the kingdom. Treasures and privileges are laid at his feet, but at what cost to others? The achingly beautiful and tender language of Oscar Wilde joins the intimate and magical world of internationally acclaimed Australian theatre company, Slingsby. Journey in wonder, to a land of challenging choices and rich rewards. “Every element of this delightful production excites the eye, stirs the…
Find out more »FAMILY THEATRE: The Young King by Oscar Wilde
What kind of King would you be? A naïve boy raised by goatherds is discovered to be heir to the kingdom. Treasures and privileges are laid at his feet, but at what cost to others? The achingly beautiful and tender language of Oscar Wilde joins the intimate and magical world of internationally acclaimed Australian theatre company, Slingsby. Journey in wonder, to a land of challenging choices and rich rewards. “Every element of this delightful production excites the eye, stirs the…
Find out more »FAMILY THEATRE: The Young King by Oscar Wilde
What kind of King would you be? A naïve boy raised by goatherds is discovered to be heir to the kingdom. Treasures and privileges are laid at his feet, but at what cost to others? The achingly beautiful and tender language of Oscar Wilde joins the intimate and magical world of internationally acclaimed Australian theatre company, Slingsby. Journey in wonder, to a land of challenging choices and rich rewards. “Every element of this delightful production excites the eye, stirs the…
Find out more »FAMILY THEATRE: The Young King by Oscar Wilde
What kind of King would you be? A naïve boy raised by goatherds is discovered to be heir to the kingdom. Treasures and privileges are laid at his feet, but at what cost to others? The achingly beautiful and tender language of Oscar Wilde joins the intimate and magical world of internationally acclaimed Australian theatre company, Slingsby. Journey in wonder, to a land of challenging choices and rich rewards. “Every element of this delightful production excites the eye, stirs the…
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MUSIC: Lisa Hannigan
One of Ireland’s leading singer/songwriters and musicians, the dazzlingly talented Lisa Hannigan, returns to Riverbank for an intimate concert - not to be missed! Since the release of her debut solo album Sea Sew (2008), Lisa has toured the world and collaborated with artists as diverse as Ray LaMontagne, Richard Hawley, Herbie Hancock and Glen Hansard. An outstanding debut, Sea Sew went double platinum and was nominated for the Choice Music Prize and the Mercury Prize in the UK. Lisa’s…
Find out more »CINEMA: The Guardians (Les Gardiennes)
France, 1915. Hortense and her daughter Solange take over the running of the family farm while the men go off to war. With the harvest approaching, Hortense hires Francine, a young woman who proves herself as an invaluable help. But when Hortense’s son George returns on leave, romance develops between him and Francine, upsetting the natural balance in the process… Cannes Grand Prize winner Xavier Beauvois (Of Gods and Men) adapts Ernest Pérochon’s 1924 novel into this intimate drama exploring…
Find out more »THEATRE: Bat The Father Rabbit The Son
It’s Dublin in the 1980s. Rabbit is a self-made haulage magnate. But something’s wrong. He cuts a deal with his underling Keogh to help him find his lost moorings. The quest is hampered by his dead father Bat, Citizen Army volunteer and pawn shop assistant, bubbling up. The struggle between father and son, past and present, imagination and reality, spans Dublin. Their voyage out of Howth and up the River Liffey builds to a climax described by The Guardian as…
Find out more »Michael Harding: On Tuesdays I’m a Buddhist
Join best-selling writer and raconteur Michael Harding as he reads from his latest memoir, ruminates on the difference between psychotherapy and religion, and relates the story of his pilgrimage to Skellig Michael, in his ongoing search for meaning. “Harding’s latest attempt to find meaning in life is searingly honest, funny and self-deprecating” The Irish Times “a spell-binding and powerful book about the human condition, the narratives we weave around the self, and the ultimate bliss of living in the present…
Find out more »Michael Harding: On Tuesdays I’m a Buddhist
Join best-selling writer and raconteur Michael Harding as he reads from his latest memoir, ruminates on the difference between psychotherapy and religion, and relates the story of his pilgrimage to Skellig Michael, in his ongoing search for meaning. “Harding’s latest attempt to find meaning in life is searingly honest, funny and self-deprecating” The Irish Times “a spell-binding and powerful book about the human condition, the narratives we weave around the self, and the ultimate bliss of living in the present…
Find out more »MUSIC: This Is How We Fly.
This is How we Fly embark on their Foreign Fields tour of Ireland. Foreign Fields is This is How we Fly's second album, recorded in front of an audience over three wintery January evenings in Dublin's Fumbally Stables. The group have brought this new music to the USA and Europe, and this November it comes home, where the group will perform material from both albums alongside new music. This is how we Fly are: Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh /hardanger d'amore, Seán…
Find out more »WORKSHOP: Parent & Toddler Fun Morning – The Very Curious Eyes
Visual artist Marta Golubowska invites small children, along with their guardians, to a creative space where they can experiment, push boundaries, and make a mess - and bring something lovely home with them. In this hour-long workshop, the main emphasis is on the process and time spent together. It will be a gentle, fun atmosphere to relax and share experiences while making art together. 19th September – Travelling and Adventure 24th October – Halloween Fun 14th November – Art for…
Find out more »LOCAL ARTS: Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars” Newbridge Drama Group proudly presents Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy Lady Windermere’s Fan, directed by Jill O’Donnell. Lady Windermere’s Fan was the first of Oscar Wilde’s plays produced and the sparkling comedy proved an instant success with London audiences. The play follows the story of Lady Windermere, who is having a select party to celebrate her coming of age. Her husband, for reasons of his own,…
Find out more »LOCAL ARTS: Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars” Newbridge Drama Group proudly presents Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy Lady Windermere’s Fan, directed by Jill O’Donnell. Lady Windermere’s Fan was the first of Oscar Wilde’s plays produced and the sparkling comedy proved an instant success with London audiences. The play follows the story of Lady Windermere, who is having a select party to celebrate her coming of age. Her husband, for reasons of his own,…
Find out more »LOCAL ARTS: Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars” Newbridge Drama Group proudly presents Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy Lady Windermere’s Fan, directed by Jill O’Donnell. Lady Windermere’s Fan was the first of Oscar Wilde’s plays produced and the sparkling comedy proved an instant success with London audiences. The play follows the story of Lady Windermere, who is having a select party to celebrate her coming of age. Her husband, for reasons of his own,…
Find out more »LOCAL ARTS: Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars” Newbridge Drama Group proudly presents Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy Lady Windermere’s Fan, directed by Jill O’Donnell. Lady Windermere’s Fan was the first of Oscar Wilde’s plays produced and the sparkling comedy proved an instant success with London audiences. The play follows the story of Lady Windermere, who is having a select party to celebrate her coming of age. Her husband, for reasons of his own,…
Find out more »FAMILY: Bosco’s Garden And Hansel and Gretel
Paula Lambert Puppet Theatre present : Bosco’s 40th Anniversary Tour Bosco is Bosco, not a boy, not a girl, just a Bosco: a cheeky, lovely, funny, slightly-cracked, irrepressible, eternal five-year-old who lives in a box and who loves nothing more than to just be Bosco and meet all the boys and girls. After starring on Irish TV for three decades, you’ll see why Bosco remains a firm favourite for each new generation. Enjoy the story of Hansel and Gretel through…
Find out more »FAMILY: Bosco’s Garden And Hansel and Gretel
Paula Lambert Puppet Theatre present : Bosco’s 40th Anniversary Tour Bosco is Bosco, not a boy, not a girl, just a Bosco: a cheeky, lovely, funny, slightly-cracked, irrepressible, eternal five-year-old who lives in a box and who loves nothing more than to just be Bosco and meet all the boys and girls. After starring on Irish TV for three decades, you’ll see why Bosco remains a firm favourite for each new generation. Enjoy the story of Hansel and Gretel through…
Find out more »IFI SCREENING: Keeper
In this year’s French film, a gently realistic debut feature, two teens grow up fast in the wake of an unexpected pregnancy. Maxime and Mélanie are a typical teenage couple. Like most love struck fifteen-year-olds, they can't get enough of each other and they think they'll be together forever. But when Mélanie becomes pregnant, their worlds are rocked and Keeper reminds us that the burden of adult decisions does not fall to adults alone. The tension builds as the couple…
Find out more »CINEMA: Lucky
Lucky (Stanton) is a 90-year-old wartime veteran living in a small remote desert town. This fiercely independent aethist’s life has happily revolved around a daily routine involving yoga, diner visits, crossword puzzles, TV game shows, cigarettes and meeting up with his long-time friends at his local. But now as he contemplates the end of life, he finds himself on a late journey of self-exploration... This award-winning first feature from actor-turned-director John Carroll Lynch (Fargo, Zodiac) allows Harry Dean Stanton to…
Find out more »SCHOOL SHOW: The Dig
All his life Mac has wanted to be an Archaeologist, to be an expert in finding things and working out what they mean. If only he could stick to the facts and not get carried away with his highfalutin stories. But in a world where facts and figures mean so much more than fairy tale and fantasy, Mac has to dig deeper to prove what he finds is what he thinks it is. Will people believe him, or is this…
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All his life Mac has wanted to be an Archaeologist, to be an expert in finding things and working out what they mean. If only he could stick to the facts and not get carried away with his highfalutin stories. But in a world where facts and figures mean so much more than fairy tale and fantasy, Mac has to dig deeper to prove what he finds is what he thinks it is. Will people believe him, or is this…
Find out more »MUSIC: The Bee Gees Story: Nights on Broadway
You can't see the Bee Gees anymore, but you can see ‘Nights on Broadway’ and still experience a concert of the incredible music written by the brothers Gibb. Known also as ‘The Irish Bee Gees’, all the performers are from Ireland with the exception of their new UK Musical Director, JBlack. Having originated and sold out theatres in Ireland, the show is now touring in the UK. ‘Nights On Broadway’ presents a tribute to the Bee Gees through their catalogue…
Find out more »WORKSHOP: A Space To Draw
10:30am- 8-10years/ 12pm- 11-13years Drawing remains a central and pivotal activity to the work of many artists and designers – a touchstone and tool of creative exploration that informs visual discovery! The workshop will provide children with opportunities to engage with playful and experiential drawing techniques to develop their own observational skills. The workshop will focus on drawing as a form of communication, drawing to make meaning and drawing to feel. All the concepts, skills and techniques engaged with will…
Find out more »WORKSHOP: A Space To Draw
10:30am- 8-10years/ 12pm- 11-13years Drawing remains a central and pivotal activity to the work of many artists and designers – a touchstone and tool of creative exploration that informs visual discovery! The workshop will provide children with opportunities to engage with playful and experiential drawing techniques to develop their own observational skills. The workshop will focus on drawing as a form of communication, drawing to make meaning and drawing to feel. All the concepts, skills and techniques engaged with will…
Find out more »COMEDY THEATRE: Alternative Bedtime Stories.
Once upon a time, two fair maidens dragged fairy tales kicking and screaming into the 21st century in this sharp and original review of all things “happily ever after”. Follow the trail of breadcrumbs to see your favourite bedtime stories poked with a big stick before being tossed into a cauldron with physical comedy and biting wit. Follow the trail of breadcrumbs into the mind of the MakeyUppers where you will stumble across the stories you thought you knew. Watch…
Find out more »CINEMA: Wajib
Architect Shadi returns from Italy to his native Nazereth for his sister’s upcoming marriage. He has reluctantly agreed to honour his “wajib” or duty, to accompany his father in hand-delivering invitations for the wedding. Forced to spend time together after many years apart, past tensions and differences between father and son come to the surface. But as their journey continues, both men also start to get to know and understand each other better.... In Wajib, Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir uses…
Find out more »DINNER THEATRE: Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience
Born in Brisbane in April 1997, Faulty Towers -The Dining Experience is a worldwide hit and the most successful interactive comedy show of its kind, appearing in around 20 countries. Chaos greets audiences as soon as they walk through the door. In this fully immersive experience, the audience become diners in the infamous ‘Faulty’ restaurant, served a 3-course meal by Basil, Sybil and Manuel. Expect lashings of laughter, huge bowls full of spontaneity and as much participation as individual audience…
Find out more »DINNER THEATRE: Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience
Born in Brisbane in April 1997, Faulty Towers -The Dining Experience is a worldwide hit and the most successful interactive comedy show of its kind, appearing in around 20 countries. Chaos greets audiences as soon as they walk through the door. In this fully immersive experience, the audience become diners in the infamous ‘Faulty’ restaurant, served a 3-course meal by Basil, Sybil and Manuel. Expect lashings of laughter, huge bowls full of spontaneity and as much participation as individual audience…
Find out more »SCHOOL SHOW: How To Catch A Star
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. Based on the beloved book by award-winning Irish author Oliver Jeffers, Branar Téatar do Pháistí are proud to present How to Catch a Star. This adaptation combines puppetry with a magical original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire. Directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn, Branar’s signature storytelling creates a show which reminds us all to…
Find out more »SCHOOL SHOW: How To Catch A Star
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. Based on the beloved book by award-winning Irish author Oliver Jeffers, Branar Téatar do Pháistí are proud to present How to Catch a Star. This adaptation combines puppetry with a magical original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire. Directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn, Branar’s signature storytelling creates a show which reminds us all to…
Find out more »SCHOOL SHOW: How To Catch A Star
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. Based on the beloved book by award-winning Irish author Oliver Jeffers, Branar Téatar do Pháistí are proud to present How to Catch a Star. This adaptation combines puppetry with a magical original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire. Directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn, Branar’s signature storytelling creates a show which reminds us all to…
Find out more »SCHOOL SHOW: How To Catch A Star
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. Based on the beloved book by award-winning Irish author Oliver Jeffers, Branar Téatar do Pháistí are proud to present How to Catch a Star. This adaptation combines puppetry with a magical original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire. Directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn, Branar’s signature storytelling creates a show which reminds us all to…
Find out more »December 2018
How to Catch a Star
BRANAR TÉATAR DO PHÁISTÍ PRESENTS HOW TO CATCH A STAR 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. Based on the beloved book by award-winning Irish author Oliver Jeffers, Branar Téatar do Pháistí are proud to present How to Catch a Star. This adaptation combines puppetry with a magical original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire. Directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn, Branar’s…
Find out more »How to Catch a Star
BRANAR TÉATAR DO PHÁISTÍ PRESENTS HOW TO CATCH A STAR 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. Based on the beloved book by award-winning Irish author Oliver Jeffers, Branar Téatar do Pháistí are proud to present How to Catch a Star. This adaptation combines puppetry with a magical original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire. Directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn, Branar’s…
Find out more »MUSIC: Luka Bloom Hometown Gig
Luka Bloom is one of Ireland’s most respected contemporary folk artists. Having produced over 20 albums since the 1970s, he continues to push the boundaries of what his music can do. Born into a very musical family, Luka is the youngest of six and grew up in Newbridge. This hometown gig is one not to be missed! "I may be living in County Clare, but Newbridge is my home town. I did my first gig when I was four in The…
Find out more »CINEMA: Black 47
Ireland 1847. After fighting in the Afghanistan war for the British, Irishman Martin Feeney becomes a deserter. But on his return home to the West of Ireland, he finds a land gripped by the famine, with his relatives dead, either through starvation or at the hands of the English. In desparation, he sets out to avenge his family. The British send Hannah, an ex-British soldier who previously fought alongside Martin, to stop him carrying out his bloody vendetta. In Black…
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