Riverbank Arts Centre

22/08/2025

Our green room got a fresh coat of paint!

Can you spot the FOH Manager standing in front of it?!

22/08/2025

Bígí linn agus le Zog, An Seilide agus an Míol Mór, agus An Garbhán do thráthnóna de scéalta Julia Donaldson. Beidh na tri scéal sin á léamh againn le chéile agus na gearrscannáin á dtaispeáint chomh maith. Oiriúnach do leanaí trí bliana d’aois agus níos sine.

Curtha in bhur láthair ag Cill Dara le Gaeilge i gcomhar leis an Riverbank Arts Centre.

Join us and Zog, The Snail & The Whale and The Gruffalo for an afternoon of Julia Donaldson stories. We’ll be reading these three stories together and showing the short films. Suitable for children three years and over.

Brought to you by Cill Dara le Gaeilge in conjunction with Riverbank Arts Centre. Riverbank Arts Centre

https://riverbank.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873657038

21/08/2025

Sightless Cinema Group - New Member Call-Out!

We are delighted to announce a new Sightless Cinema group at Riverbank which will run a series of radio drama workshops for people with sight loss. The group, which is free to join, will meet on Mondays from 11am-1pm beginning Monday 1 September.

No experience is necessary, free to attend!

Fantastic way to experience what people with sight loss ‘see’, hear and experience on a day to day basis.

More info available on riverbank.ie/news

For information, or if you would like to join, contact Ciarán Taylor of Sightless Cinema at 086 3679342 or [email protected]

More info available on riverbank.ie/news

Sightless Cinema is supported by Rethink Ireland, Arts in Co Kildare and Riverbank Arts Centre.

Photo credit: Ciarán Taylor

21/08/2025

Playback Perform Talking Heads
'Stop Making Sense'

Saturday 20 September, 8pm
Tickets €25
Book: https://riverbank.ticketsolve.com/shows/873656314/events

Playback are an album tribute band that cover classic rock albums from start to finish, and have performed at venues and festivals throughout the country. The project 'Still Don’t Make No Sense: The Music of Stop Making Sense' features the band playing every song from Talking Heads’ seminal 1984 concert film, including Psycho Killer, Once in a Lifetime and This Must Be the Place. This energetic show features classic costumes, dance moves and visuals from the film; expect an old-school tape recorder, a waltz with a lamp and the biggest suit you’ve ever seen! Whether you’re a casual Talking Heads fan, a diehard who attended all the screenings back in the day, or someone who just likes a good night out, this show really is for everyone.

21/08/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Ireland’s leading new music ensemble, Crash Ensemble, are bringing their ground-breaking sounds to Riverbank!

Known for their adventurous spirit and fearless creativity, Crash are world-class musicians who love to collaborate, experiment, and take audiences on unforgettable musical journeys.

𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗶𝗿
𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝟴𝗽𝗺

Featuring the talents of Maria Ryan and Siun Milne on violin; Lisa Dowdall on viola; and Kate Ellis on cello, the programme will celebrate the change in the seasons.

The evening will feature the world premiere of Dave Flynn’s 70 for Jane, a short 70 bar work for string quartet based around some motifs from the first of Jane O’Leary’s Four Pieces for Guitar (1993). Another highlight of the evening will be the Irish premiere of Caterina Schembri’s Hawthorn's Ribs & Prose, which takes inspiration on the pagan myth of the Green Man as a symbol of rebirth, the coming of spring and nature’s regeneration. The work of composers Judith Ring, Jane O’Leary and Rohan Harron will also be played as part of the programme.

Don’t miss your chance to experience world class musicians in an intimate setting!

Tickets available now: https://riverbank.ticketsolve.com/shows/873656991/events

21/08/2025

Ever wondered how much work goes into pushing back our seating bank? Here's a very slightly speeded up video of John and Fiachra showing us how it's done!

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21/08/2025

🎨 Kids' Own presents TADA!, a vibrant exhibition celebrating 28 years of art and collaborative book-making with children and young people.

Opening at Riverbank Arts Centre on 6 September, the exhibition features artworks, handmade books and interactive spaces inspired by play, people, place and pondering - fun for all ages!

📌 Riverbank Arts Centre, Kildare
📆 Saturday 6 September - Saturday 1 November
🎟️ FREE!

🔗 Follow the link to find out more: https://bit.ly/41dSo2m

20/08/2025

It's Wine O'Clock with Norma Sheahan

Saturday 18 October, 8pm
Tickets €28/€25
Book: https://riverbank.ticketsolve.com/shows/873650880/events
..or whatever drink tickles your t**s til Friday, be it wh*res on Coors, troubles on bubbles, frisky on whiskey, or zero craic on zero alcohol.

Naughty Norma is newly divorced, h***y as hell, and believes 50 is the new 30.

As she ploughs through her F*ckit List she says F*ck Yeah to her midlife climax. Her three teens tell her to "get a life and get a fella”, as they take over her ‘Glow-up’ from a badger to a M.I.L.F.

The braver bolder Norma has dived off the cliff and hopes to grow wings on the way down. She invites you on her journey as she gives a blow by blow account of her Tinder Sexcapades.

Norma unleashed promises to manifest a Man-fest for everyone in the audience as she fizzes up your s*x life with man, woman or a DIY gadget.

Life is a costume party so pull on your sparkly Spanx, gather the glitzy gals and pop your cork.

This event is strictly over 18's.

20/08/2025

Cinema is back this September at Riverbank!

We're delighted to present a new season of cinema starting on Monday 8 September.

We'll also be offering 5 screenings for €30 - simply book one ticket for 5 separate screenings and pay only €30*!

We look forward to welcoming you back for some stellar cinema this Autumn!

Monday night screenings are presented in association with access > CINEMA and Europa Cinemas.

*Terms & Conditions apply

19/08/2025

Patrick stefan: Still singing the same song

Thursday 11 September, 8pm
Free event, booking advised
Book: https://riverbank.ticketsolve.com/shows/873657341/events

Irish-Dutch guitarist Patrick stefan returns to Riverbank, presenting the debut of a new audio-visual piece that weaves live improvised guitar playing to bird song recorded by Ornithologist Sean Ronayne, drawing connections between the musical path of migrating birds, stories of emigration, and to Patrick's own time spent in Mali.

This performance also features a bespoke interactive digital visual canvas created by artist Keelin Sutcliffe. This marks the end of Patrick’s Navigator Jazz Residency at Riverbank, delivered in association with Improvised Music Company.

Hailing from Co. Clare, Patrick stefan has written, performed and collaborated across multiple genres, and in 2022 released his debut alt-indie-folk album Wayfare.

Photo credit: Cinzia Salvatori

19/08/2025

18/08/2025

Design an Anime Character with Amy Louise O’Callaghan

Saturday 27 September, 10am (7-9 years) & 12pm (10-12 years)
Tickets €10
Book
10am - https://riverbank.ticketsolve.com/shows/873657101/events
12pm - https://riverbank.ticketsolve.com/shows/873657103/events

Japanese anime and manga are known for their distinctive character designs, featuring large, expressive eyes, complicated hair styles and exaggerated expressions. In this introductory workshop, participants will learn how to draw a basic Anime-style face, which can be used to develop their own character or to create a unique self-portrait. Throughout the workshop, participants are encouraged to give their characters a back-story and think about the decisions they are making as they draw their characters. Is the character happy? Are they sad? Why so?

On completion of the workshop, each participant will have created their own character, and in turn will have developed their individual drawing skills, shaping their awareness of line, shape and form, as well as move further towards a stylistic expression rather than realistic. Through developing backstories for their characters, participants will explore their own story-creating abilities and will feel prompted to think about these decisions when engaging with their favourite manga and graphic novels.

10am - 7-9 years
12pm - 10-12 years
Duration: 1 hour