Brothers Teo and Óscar become separated when Teo disappears down a mysterious wormhole in 1989. When he reappears exactly the same, 33 years later, he must work together with his now-older brother to find the right wormhole to send him back and find their mother. A terrific sci-fi romp through time. Accompanying Study Guide available
TICKETS ON SALE 10AM FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER Paul Noonan and Brian Crosby - two musicians whose creative paths first intertwined in their school days - have reunited under a new name: Pilgrims. Their debut single Bright & Bold is available now, with a full album set for release on 30th January 2026. Noonan and
Join Aideen for her Underwater Friends’ Textile Workshop, where children aged 7-14yrs will create a small fabric sea creature, using felt and recycled fabrics and fibre. Participants will learn the craft of hand stitching and embroidery, along with an introduction to machine sewing. Aideen will be screening a short film where the children will find out about some of our
In her brand new stand-up show, one half of comedy duo DirtBirds, Sinéad Culbert explores the extreme dangers of growing up in the 80’s, the pitfalls of parenting, the myths about marriage and the genuine joy of not giving a shit!
In a snow-swept France in the 1970s, Jeanne, a 15-year-old orphan, runs away from her home in an isolated orphanage with no explanation. One night, she takes shelter in a building that turns out to be a film set where they are shooting an adaptation of the fairy tale The Snow Queen Pretending to be
With the tropical forest under threat of deforestation from logging companies, Kéria, Selaï and their rescued baby orangutan Oshi decide to take a stand to save the rainforest and protect its indigenous population. A stunning new animation from My Life as a Courgette director Claude Barras. Accompanying Study Guide available here. Junior French 2024 |
Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley. Hear the riveting true stories of Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous expeditions: Discovery,
One of Irelands most exciting new comedy stars returns with a brand new show. After his sell out UK and Ireland tour in 2025 including a total sell out run at the Edinburgh festival Killian is back with Killian Dollar Baby. Killian is one of the biggest stars of Irish sketch comedy with a huge
Led by Italian-Argentinian singer and pianist Annalisa Monticelli, this international ensemble features some of Ireland’s most respected jazz performers including Leopoldo Osio (Venezuela) on piano and Steve Welch (USA) on saxophone and flute. Annalisa's roots in Argentina infuse her vocals with a deep understanding of Latin American music, honed by many years singing across
A One Man Theatre Show Written and Directed by Mikel Murfi. Just outside of town, cobbler Pat Farnon lives on his own, contentedly aging in the cottage in which he was reared. Join him as he walks the five miles into his “metropolis,” populated with no-necked water diviners, sporting savants, loudmouths, and preachers. “Astonishing...this is
Sisters Nora and Agnes are surprised when their estranged father - esteemed filmmaker Gustav - arrives at their mother’s funeral. Gustav wants to reconnect, and approaches Nora - a successful but troubled actor - to play the lead role in an autobiographical film he’s written. She refuses, but Gustav won’t let go of his dream
Join us for this fun and creative clay workshop for kids! In this hands-on experience children will have the opportunity to shape, mould, and design their very own clay creations. Guided by visual artist Marta Golubowska, they will learn basic clay techniques such as coiling, pinching, and sculpting, while exploring their imagination and enhancing their
Join us for this fun and creative clay workshop for kids! In this hands-on experience children will have the opportunity to shape, mould, and design their very own clay creations. Guided by visual artist Marta Golubowska, they will learn basic clay techniques such as coiling, pinching, and sculpting, while exploring their imagination and enhancing their
Bringing belly laughs and brilliantly bonkers characters to stages across Ireland and beyond, The Shortt's, an irreverent and endearing Irish father-daughter sketch comedy act, are redefining what it means to be a comedic double act. Pat Shortt, a veteran of the comedy circuit, and his daughter Faye Shortt, a theatre-trained firecracker with a razor-sharp wit
Born into a musical family, siblings Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta hail from the village of An Áird Mhóir in the Gaeltacht region of Connemara, County Galway. They are noted for their sean nós singing (unaccompanied traditional Irish vocal performance in the Irish language) and their unique arrangements of both Irish and English language songs.
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 have won a
In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut is a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories we
Join us for two relaxed and paced online creative writing 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 willingness to participate. For the January workshop you will need your phone with a photo of something/somewhere
On January 30th 1984 it is said that the whole of Ireland grieved the early death of Dubliner Luke Kelly. He has left an indelible mark as being the greatest folk artist of the 20th Century and his music is widely regarded as one of Ireland's cultural treasures. Created and performed by the renowned Dublin
This powerful docudrama is built around the 2024 audio recording of a call between Hind Rajab - a young girl seemingly alone in a damaged car in Gaza after a firefight - and the dispatchers at a Red Crescent emergency response centre. As the hours pass, the call centre team grows increasingly desperate as they
Presented as part of The National Theatre: Connections programme. When Ruby acquires a lock of Britney Spears’ hair as a relic to help her stay calm during her mocks, her friends dismiss it, but one by one they feel its power and want a piece of it until it is destroyed. This funny play about how
Fifty years after his wrongful conviction, at the age of 74, Paddy is facing into his twilight years and wrestling with a thousand turbulent memories. In Paddy he relives the journey that forever altered his destiny. "Wycherley is superlative in this exquisitely tender portrayal of Paddy Armstrong" Emer O’Kelly, Sunday Independent A one-man show, starring Don Wycherley as Paddy, the play
From the people who brought you the sell-out show The Ennio Morricone Experience, comes their new show The Hans Zimmer Experience. This show reimagines the legendary film scores of Hans Zimmer through the intimacy and elegance of a live chamber ensemble. Immerse yourself in the unforgettable melodies that have defined blockbuster films, from the soaring majesty of Interstellar and Inception,
There's a cruelty to Mike Rice, a wickedness. In this show Mike talks about doing psychedelics with his brother, an entanglement with a Spanish Sausage Dog named Nino, and many other such rotten adventures. 'A phenomenal wordsmith, and world class raconteur' ****½ (Chortle.co.uk) Age recommendation: 18+ Trigger Warnings: Strong language
When a family in East Germany discovers millions worth of soon-to be-destroyed currency during the 1990s’ reunification era, they plot to use as much as they can before it becomes worthless. The comical heist unites and divides the close knit socialist community, now under pressure to spend, spend, spend. Accompanying Study Guide available here. Senior
I’m awake I think… But what was it that woke me? That tap tap on the window, that sliver of sun on the wall, my cold foot? Or did my dream wake me? … So begins a music filled story of one child’s day that turns the ordinary into extraordinary with live music, vibrant storytelling
I’m awake I think… But what was it that woke me? That tap tap on the window, that sliver of sun on the wall, my cold foot? Or did my dream wake me? … So begins a music filled story of one child’s day that turns the ordinary into extraordinary with live music, vibrant storytelling
Flipbooks are ideal for those interested in drawing and animation. You will learn how to use the basic principles of hand drawn animation to make your own creations come to life. The workshop is a mixture of live demonstrations, easy to follow drawing guides and practical hands-on creativity. All materials are provided and you get
1943. Set in real time at in iconic Broadway bar Sardi’s, where lyricist Lorenz Hart has just stormed out of Oklahoma!’s opening night. Hailed a magnificent success for Hart’s former collaborator Richard Rodgers’ and his new partner Oscar Hammerstein, Hart laments and surmises his life and career with humour and ire as the post-show celebrations
The story starts when a young man named Jared takes to the sea in swimming gear but never starts swimming. Following the unexpected sale of his parents’ house, the community is thrown into chaos. When the daughter of the man who bought Jared’s house arrives in Saltwell and finds a severed foot washed up at
The story starts when a young man named Jared takes to the sea in swimming gear but never starts swimming. Following the unexpected sale of his parents’ house, the community is thrown into chaos. When the daughter of the man who bought Jared’s house arrives in Saltwell and finds a severed foot washed up at
Yoo is a paper expert who is abruptly fired after his company is taken over by an international firm. Yoo and his wife Lee are determined to keep the family home and sustain their lifestyle, which includes expensive cello lessons for their prodigy daughter. However, Yoo struggles to get a new role in the paper
Vittorio Angelone has always denied any involvement in stand-up comedy or stand-up comedy related activities. Please note, this is a reduced capacity event due to expected building works on an adjacent KCC building, Newbridge Library. Riverbank Arts Centre's seating plan may be subject to change to accommodate these works.
After surviving hospital stays, a sick cat, and a nerve-wracking stint on Dancing with the Stars Gearóid Farrelly returns with No Pressure. In this candid and hilarious hour, he unpacks the chaos of modern life with his trademark wit. Gearóid reflects on the absurdities of life, the challenges of self-care, and the joy of embracing imperfection. “A solid and
John Bosco McLaine (Seamus O'Rourke) is a man who has never lain down with a woman, but has had romantic blood pulsing through his veins all his life. Always an optimist, and virgin in equal measure, he embarks on a search for an ideal companion regardless of age, failure rate or dammed advice!… and in
