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. Upcoming Fighting Words Workshops for Primary School: Monday 16th September, 10:30am Monday 30th September, 10:30am Monday 14th October, 10:30am Monday 4th November, 10:30am
Leading ABBA tribute show ABBA Sensations which has been selling out venues across Ireland returns to Riverbank this Christmas! Brilliantly performing all of ABBA’s timeless classics and bringing you the authentic ABBA sound, with stunning vocals and beautiful harmonies. Relive the magic of a live ABBA concert that has entertained audiences nationwide taking them on
In this 70-minute talk Manchán explores the rising connection people are having with the spirit and the lore of the land of Ireland. Beginning with the creation myth and origin story that our ancestors have passed down to us, he examines the mythological and archaeological clues to how our forebears identified with both the physical
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! It’s the post-apocalyptic world. There’s only one contraceptive pill left. Do you give it to your 20-year-old daughter or keep it for yourself? Is it better to be a 40-year-old grandmother or a 40-year-old new Mum. These are the dilemmas facing Emma Doran aged 39 and 7/8’s, even though the most
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. Upcoming Fighting Words Workshops for Primary School: Monday 9th September, 10:30am Monday 23rd September, 10:30am Monday 7th October, 10:30am Monday 21st October, 10:30am
featuring Soprano Lorraine Nolan with special guests Naas Hospital Choir Liffey Choir's Christmas Concert will be a heart-warming and festive event that brings people together to celebrate the Christmas season through music. Raffle held on the night with proceeds going to Newbridge Meals on Wheels.
An original WhistleBlast’s retelling of Dickens's wonderful classic tale. Music from the past, present and future, including Ceremony of Carols, The Snowman, Vivaldi, Corelli, Slade and much more! As with all WhistleBlast concerts we will provide percussion for all to join in as part of the grand finale. This lots of fun concert is suitable for
FEATURING MEGAN O'NEILL, GRÁINNE HUNT AND EMMA LANGFORD This intimate and unique style of gig originated in Nashville at the Bluebird Cafe, where it has now become a hallmark tradition. The classic style of songwriters 'in the round' usually features 3-5 songwriters, taking turns singing their own original material and sharing the stories behind their songs. 'In
Following the success of June Fest’s Summer Sessions, June Fest are thrilled to present Winter Medley, an evening that promises to delight and entertain. This special event will showcase the incredible talents of local artists, offering a rich and diverse program that includes music, drama, poetry, and songs. Join June Fest for a magical night
A little snowman dares to dream of making the impossible possible This is a story of curiosity and hope Where the magic of winter meets the joy of spring And reminds us to find the beauty and joy in all the seasons Cocooned in a world of magic; with beautiful music, lighting and set; the
A little snowman dares to dream of making the impossible possible This is a story of curiosity and hope Where the magic of winter meets the joy of spring And reminds us to find the beauty and joy in all the seasons Cocooned in a world of magic; with beautiful music, lighting and set; the
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. Upcoming Fighting Words Workshops for Primary School: Monday 16th September, 10:30am Monday 30th September, 10:30am Monday 14th October, 10:30am Monday 4th November, 10:30am
This is a project designed to showcase the enormous value and contribution of people to our community who were not born and raised here. It is a piece about migration, about leaving home as an adult and trying to make your life in a new community. The show has been devised and directed by theatre
Ar Lá Nollag trí bhliain as a chéile a shuitear an leagan stáitse seo do PHÁISTÍ den saothar cáiliúil An Nollaig sa Naigín (‘Christmas in The Noggin’). Is cur i láthair íogair séasúrach é ar dhraíocht ghártha na hócáide don pháiste, agus is trí’n bhfocal labhartha, trí’n amhránaíocht agus trí’n gceol a chuirtear é os comhair
Ar Lá Nollag cúig bhliain as a chéile a shuitear an leagan seo do DHAOINE FÁSTA (ADULTS) den saothar cáiliúil An Nollaig sa Naigín (‘Christmas in The Noggin’). Is cur i láthair íogair séasúrach é ar dhraíocht ghártha na hócáide, atá curtha in oiriúint don duine fásta (specially adapted for an adult audience), agus is trí’n
Welcome to Highly Strung’s Solstice Soiree. For fans of the foursome, this evening is a tradition not to be missed. The four friends are delighted to return to the Riverbank for their annual Christmas show of classics old and new. Hallmarking the spirit of the season for their audiences, the mellow blend of seasonal favourites
An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds, transporting us into new dimensions. Courageous characters, intriguing instruments, spectacular sights, scents, and textures weave together to create an unforgettable sensory-rich, theatrical experience. Join us
An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds, transporting us into new dimensions. Courageous characters, intriguing instruments, spectacular sights, scents, and textures weave together to create an unforgettable sensory-rich, theatrical experience. Join us
An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds, transporting us into new dimensions. Courageous characters, intriguing instruments, spectacular sights, scents, and textures weave together to create an unforgettable sensory-rich, theatrical experience. Join us
An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds, transporting us into new dimensions. Courageous characters, intriguing instruments, spectacular sights, scents, and textures weave together to create an unforgettable sensory-rich, theatrical experience. Join us
An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds, transporting us into new dimensions. Courageous characters, intriguing instruments, spectacular sights, scents, and textures weave together to create an unforgettable sensory-rich, theatrical experience. Join us
An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds, transporting us into new dimensions. Courageous characters, intriguing instruments, spectacular sights, scents, and textures weave together to create an unforgettable sensory-rich, theatrical experience. Join us
“A thing of delicate beauty, I wept the whole way through” The Bell Harbour News On a night such as this, some folk meet up at an old warehouse in response to a notice on a lamppost. An invitation to join the oddest band that ever was in the making of the greatest album of
STEREO is a performance with live music by Purple Door which explores the themes of identity and categorisation, with a focus on challenging stereotypes. Purple Door, led by Kasia Eliasz, is an inclusive performing group dedicated to creating a welcoming space for artistic and social dialogue. Our mission is to cultivate an environment that encourages
Pat and Faye Shortt return with their sell out show Knuckle Down! Due to popular demand, they are returning to Riverbank with the final leg of the tour. The show is a collection of mad characters that won over audiences in venues throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK. Knuckle Down shows off the incredible
Comedic fireball Deirdre O'Kane is mad for road, mercilessly mining hilarity from the human condition. Will she conquer the chaos or revel in it? Tame the mayhem or "O'Kane it"? Either way you're in for a night of relentless laughs fuelled by warped personal insight! On sale Monday 11 November
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
Jerry Fish, indie legend, showman extraordinaire and ringmaster of exceptional renown, is back with his first LP in 15 years. The new album entitled Dreaming of Daniel feat. MayKay (Fight Like Apes) is a labour of love for Jerry, featuring songs by the late, great Daniel Johnston. Jerry Fish is one of Ireland’s most enigmatic and
Paddy Cullivan, well-known from RTÉ’s Late Late Show House Band, presents a fascinating and controversial exploration of one of the most pivotal moments in Irish history—the assassination of Michael Collins. The Murder of Michael Collins takes audiences on a gripping, multimedia journey through historical evidence, political intrigue, and shocking revelations. This show is not just a retelling of history
Three friends, Max, Tom and Vivian, spend all their time together as the Fantastic Three, supporting each other in and out of school. When Max’s brother returns from prison seemingly reformed, he has one last scheme to tie up. Led by Max, the Fantastic Three try to intervene in the hope of saving his brother.
Music Network kicks off 2025 with a celebration of the very best of Irish traditional music. This exciting tour brings together four of Ireland’s most celebrated traditional musicians: Derek Hickey, TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2024 Musician of the Year, Liz and Yvonne Kane (The Kane Sisters), TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2024 Group of the Year, and Macdara
Route 66 Big Band return to Riverbank Arts Centre! The sixteen-piece band has captivated audiences all over Leinster with their distinct musical style. Their repertoire spans from timeless 1940’s numbers to contemporary hits, all delivered with a vibrant big band flair that promises to ignite the stage. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the magic
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
Punk Alley is a loud, wild, and unapologetic joyride of live original punk music and high energy dance. But don’t leave your adults at home – this is a punk show for everyone. Enter the world of the Lazurr Tuts, a world-famous, guitar wielding, foot stomping punk band made up of misfits and outcasts. They
Bernard O'Shea, the 'Desperate House Husband,' invites you on a hilarious escapade into the stay-at-home parenting world. Brace yourself for comical tales of domestic appliances with sinister intentions, yearning for a peaceful night's rest, and even covert playground reconnaissance operations. It's a laugh-out-loud journey through the trials and tribulations of modern family life!
Welcome to the town of La Suprema, a tiny and remote Columbian village in the Caribbean region, where teenager Laureana finds out her estranged uncle will be boxing for the world championship. She is determined to watch the fight, but the town has no electricity and no television. Against the odds, and her grandmother’s expectations
Join us as we follow the vibrant journey of Elle Woods (Emma Behan), a spirited sorority girl on her chaotic journey to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner Huntington III (Vasile Roga). Leaving her glamorous life in Beverly Hills behind, Elle embarks on a bold adventure to pursue a law degree at Harvard Law School. With
Join us as we follow the vibrant journey of Elle Woods (Emma Behan), a spirited sorority girl on her chaotic journey to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner Huntington III (Vasile Roga). Leaving her glamorous life in Beverly Hills behind, Elle embarks on a bold adventure to pursue a law degree at Harvard Law School. With
Acclaimed singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present 'This Flight Tonight' an intimate five-piece acoustic live tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell. Featuring songs such as 'California', 'Blue', 'Woodstock' 'Both Sides Now', 'Coyote', 'Big Yellow Taxi', 'A Case Of You', and many more.. Acclaimed UK singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present what they consider to be the
In 1970s Australia, snail-obsessed Grace lives in a shabby apartment with her pyromaniac twin brother Gilbert and their ailing father. When their father dies, the twins are separated and sent to foster families on opposite sides of the country. As the years pass and each sibling endures a gruelling series of tragedies, disappointments and hardships,
Neneh loves to dance and perform, and fulfils her dreams of joining the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet School, despite her parents’ concerns that it’s not a welcoming place for a young black girl. She gets through the auditions but at the school, Neneh finds herself at odds with the traditionalist school director Marianne, who singles
It’s Joe the Magician from RTÉjr! And he’s bringing his spectacular children’s comedy magic and illusion show back to Riverbank for an afternoon of mind-boggling fun! Joe’s show fuses laugh out loud comedy magic with absolutely jaw dropping spectacular illusions live on stage. It’s a rollercoaster theatrical ride that reinvents children’s entertainment. A flying table,
Leaning heavily into the genre of ‘Dark Cabaret,’ (previously explored with “The Whistling Girl”- settings of Dorothy Parker’s poetry with Honor Heffernan), The Devil’s Spine Band takes its’ lead from Oscar Wilde’s 1882 trip to Leadville Colorado, then explores all things ‘Cowboy’ and ‘Wilde-West’ in an Americana explosion heavily tinged with Trevor Knight’s unique innovative
Kyle’s back with his wildly popular family concert for young children! Little Folk- On the Road is perfectly suited for 2-7yr olds and their adults. Featuring his award winning children’s music, catchy kids tunes and proper sing-a-long songs, it’s super fun for for the whole family. It’s a foot stomping, hand clapping, and jumping good
This Irish fella is back after BURSTING onto the Irish scene in 2024. Shane Daniel Byrne is on fire; fresh from sell-out touring in Ireland, UK and Australia. Pop in and join him for his spicy new show about Jeans, Jackets and Jesus Christ. Expect honey-sweet and coffee-bitter from this award-winning comedian. “Shane Daniel Byrne
