September - December 2018
YOUR visit opening hours
Cafe
Whether it’s a pre-show drink or a leisurely lunch, the café at Riverbank Arts Centre has something for everybody. The café is open Monday to Saturday serving breakfast, lunch, and afternoon treats. For those attending evening performances, the café serves a range of snacks and beverages, from one hour before the performance and during the interval.
Monday to Friday: *NEW* 9:30am-5pm Box Office is Closed for lunch: 2-2.30pm Saturday: 10am-1pm Opens 1 hour before shows
Opening Hours and Menus available on: riverbank.ie/café
How to Book
Riverbank Arts Centre aims to make our patrons visit as enjoyable as possible.
Book Online: www.riverbank.ie Phone: 045 448327
Galleries
We have two dedicated gallery spaces for our visual art exhibitions.
accessibility
The building is accessible via a ramp to the right of the building. Our lower levels including McKenna Gallery and Auditorium are accessible via lift.
McKenna Gallery is located on the lower level, which is accessible by both stairs and lift.
Both the auditorium and Box Office are equipped with hearing loop facilities.
Children’s Gallery is on the ground floor level adjacent to the café.
Funding
As part of our visual arts programme we host a number of artist talks. All our visual arts events are free of charge, including the artist talks.
Get in touch
Phone: 045 448327 Email: boxoffice@riverbank.ie Website: www.riverbank.ie Address: Main Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 D962
parking
There is on street parking which is paid parking from 9.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday inclusive. Parking outside of these hours is free. More information at riverbank.ie/our-location
Riverbank Arts Centre is funded by Kildare County Council and The Arts Council. Our cinema screenings are in association with AccessCinema, IFI and ADIFF.
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Riverbank Arts Centre: Focus On Illustration
Since 2009, we’ve worked with numerous illustrators to bring each season to life with a unique cover. From 2009 to 2016, we worked with the wonderful Brian Coldrick, who created an exciting and different cover each season without fail - 24 illustrations in fact! In 2016 we decided to open up the illustration to other artists, as a means to showcase the talents of Irish or Irish based artists. Since then we’ve worked with Peter Donnelly, Sadie Kramer, Shona Shirley MacDonald, Fintan Taite, Holly Pereira and Dermot Flynn. This season we commissioned multimedia artist Anne Marie Morrin, whose exhibition Keywords, a reflection on childhood recollections of school days in 1980s, takes place in our Children’s Gallery from Nov 7. See page 31.
Creative well The Creative Well Shared Open Studio is an inclusive space for adults interested in visual art. At the weekly sessions, an experienced facilitator is on hand to support participants to follow their own creative journey and work in whatever experimental ways they wish. We cater for complete beginners, practising artists or those in the middle. Perhaps you are just interested in visual arts and need a place to be, to create and to meet other artists in the county. We invite you to book a session in the studio. This is an open and ongoing visual arts project that allows participants to attend when their schedule allows. First autumn session is on the 10th September. There is no cost to attend these sessions. Contact Emma Finucane for more details: thecreativewellkildare@gmail.com or 087 1211069
at a glance September Family Cinema The Little Mermaid Visual Arts Brenda Kearney Exhibition Launch Visual Arts Brenda Kearney Exhibition Visual Arts The Breadwinner - Cartoon Saloon Local Arts A Tale of the Expected Cinema C'est La Vie!
Sat 1st
2pm
€4
12
Sat 1st
4pm
Free
10
01.09 - 13.10
Free
10
01.09 - 03.11
Free
11
Fri 7th-Sat 8th
8pm
€12/€10
12
Mon 10th
8pm
€6/€9
13
Music The Moon and Sixpence
Wed 12th
8pm
€15
13
Music Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill
Thu 13th
8pm
€23
14
Fri 14th
8pm
€15/€12
14
Sat 15th
8pm
€14/€12
15
Mon 17th
8pm
€6/€9
15
Wed 19th
11am
€7
16
Thu 20th
8pm
€20
16
Fri 21st
7pm
Free
17
Fri 21st
8pm
Free
17
Sat 22nd
10:30am
€10
18
Sat 22nd Sun 23rd
8pm
€15
18 19
Theatre What Good is Looking Well Music Sean Tyrrell - Message of Peace Cinema In The Fade early years Parent & Toddler Art Music Scullion Theatre Culture Night - KYT presents Karamazoo Cinema Culture Night Special Screening - Montage of Heck Workshop Animation/Cartoon Saloon Local Arts Newbridge Musical Society - Gala Concert Cinema Dublin Oldschool
Mon 24th
8pm
€6/€9
Theatre Hero
Fri 28th
8pm
€14/€12
19
Family Cinema Incredibles 2
Sat 29
2pm
€4
20
Sat 29
8pm
Free
20
Mon 1
11am
€4
47
Mon 1
8pm
€6/€9
21
4/10-6/10/18
8pm
€20/€18
21
Sat 6
11am
€5
22
Sun 7
2pm
€12/€10
22
Mon 8
8pm
€6/€9
23 23
Poetry Kildare Readers’ Festival - Desmond Egan
October Schools Ger Carey Live - A Comic Journey... Cinema Cold War Local Arts Odd Theatre Company presents: Rent of Making and Eating with the Fairland Workshop Morning Collective Family Show Science Magic Show Cinema Leave No Trace Theatre Frank Pig Says Hello
Thu 11
8pm
€16/€14
Literature Kildare Readers' Festival
12/10-14/10
various
FREE
24
Mon 15
10am/12pm
€6
47
Mon 15
8pm
€6/€9
24
Wed 17
11am
€6
48
Thu 18
8pm
€16/€14
26
Fri 19
8pm
€20
26
Free
25 27
Schools Night Light Cinema The Young Karl Marx School Screening IFI screening: The Breadwinner
Theatre Jane Eyre Music The Illegals Visual Arts McKenna Gallery IN-SITES/ÓN CHEAPACH Theatre Holy Mary - Eoin Colfer
19/10-15/12/18 Sat 20
8pm
€18/€16
Early Years I Am Baba
Sat 20
10am/11am/12pm
€7
27
Cinema Columbus
Mon 22
8pm
€6/€9
28
Wed 24
11am
€7
16
Thu 25
8pm
€20/€18
28
early years Parent & Toddler Art music The Liberties - All For Me Grog
Visual Arts Exhibition Launch-IN-SITES/ÓN CHEAPACH Music Roller Trio
Fri 26
7pm
Free
25
Sat 27
8pm
€15/€12
29
Family Comedy Comedy Club 4 Kids
Sun 28
2pm
€7/€24
29
Music Harlem Gospel Choir
Mon 29
8pm
€30
30
30/10-1/11/18
10am
€60
30
2/11-3/11/18
Various
€8/€28
31
Sun 4
8pm
€25
31
Mon 5
8pm
€6/€9
32
Workshop Creative Digital Arts Halloween Camp
November Family Theatre The Young King Music Lisa Hannigan Cinema The Guardians (Les Gardiennes) Visual Arts Keywords. Exhibition by Anne Marie Morrin
Free
33
Wed 7
8pm
€15/12
34
Talk Michael Harding
8/11-9/11/18
8pm
€20/€18
34
Music This Is How We Fly
Sat 10
8pm
€15/€12
35
14/11-17/11
8pm
€15/€12
35
Wed 14
11am
€7
16
Sun 18
2pm/4pm
€10
36
Mon 19
11am
€6
48
Mon 19
8pm
€6/€9
36
Wed 21
10am/12pm
€6
49 37
Theatre Bat The Father Rabbit The Son
Local Arts Lady Windermere's Fan early years Parent & Toddler Art Family Show Hansel & Gretel With Bosco School Screening IFI Screening - Keeper (French) Cinema Lucky School Show The Dig Music Nights on Broadway- The Bee Gees Story
7/11-22/12/18
Fri 23
8pm
€22/€20
Sat 24
10:30am/12pm
€10
37
Sat 24
8pm
€16/€14
38
Mon 26
8pm
€6/€9
38
School Show Ger Carey Live - A Comic Journey...
Tue 27
11am
€10
47
Dinner Theatre Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience
27/11-28/11
8pm
€48
39
€6
49
Workshop A Space To Draw - Anne Marie Morrin Comedy Theatre Alternative Bedtime Stories Cinema Wajib
School Show How To Catch A Star
29/11-30/11 10am/12pm
December Family How To Catch A Star Music Luka Bloom Cinema Black 47 School Show Ger Carey Live - A Comic Journey... Music ABBA Forever Local Arts By The Bog Of Cats
Sat 1
12/2pm
€7/€24
39
Sat 1
8pm
€20/€17.50
40
Mon 3
8pm
€6/€9
40
Wed 5
11am
€10
47
Wed 5
8pm
€20/€22
41
€6
41
8pm
€18/€16
42
Mon 10
8pm
€6/€9
42
Wed 12
11am
€7
16
School show A Winter Wish
Fri 14
10am/12pm
€6
50
Family Theatre A Winter Wish
Sat 15
12pm/2pm
€8/€28
43
Comedy Colin Murphy
Sat 15
8pm
€17/€15
43
Mon 17
8pm
€6/€9
44
Theatre Before - Pat Kinevane Cinema Summer 1993 (Estiu 1993) early years Parent & Toddler Art
Cinema The Man Who Invented Christmas Music Highly Strung - All Wrapped Up
6/12-7/12/18 8pm/12pm Sat 8
Wed 19
8pm
€15/€12
44
Schools Show Lost In Frost
Sun 21
10am/12pm
€6
50
Family Theatre Lost In Frost
Sat 22
12pm
€8/€28
45
Sat 22
2pm
€5
45
Sun 23
2pm
€4
46
Family Family Dance Picnic - Echo Echo Dance Family Cinema Frozen Sing-A-Long
our other work Welcome to our Autumn programme - the leaves are falling, school bags are packed, and we have over 80 performances, screenings, exhibitions, gigs, workshops and literary events for the season ahead. Riverbank Arts Centre is evolving into a central hub for arts and creativity for county Kildare; a place where arts and culture become a real and tangible thing, accessible to everyone in our community. We are also busy behind the scenes, expanding and developing our programme, partnerships, and support structure for artists, audiences, and community alike. The following is a glimpse of some of these projects and collaborations:
Things We’ve been Doing: We are active members of three touring/producing networks - Nomad, Strollers and Shortworks - which enable us to bring the best of Irish and international work to Riverbank Arts Centre. In November, we are thrilled to present the internationally acclaimed Australian company Slingsby, with their captivating performance for young audiences, The Young King. This dazzling production is part of Dublin Theatre Festival 2018 and travels to Riverbank Arts Centre with the support of the Shortworks network. We’re currently co-producing The Lonely Beast, a brand new show for young audiences based on Chris Judge’s much-loved book, in collaboration with author Sarah Webb and a team of leading theatre artists. Watch this space! We are also developing numerous community outreach and education programmes including Home Is Where The Art Is II, a collaborative youth-led project, matching professional artists with schools and youth groups across Kildare to encourage and foster creativity. This culminated in an exhibition in our Children’s Gallery as part of JuneFest.
our other work Things we’re Supporting: We’re supporting the development of Sing me to the Sea by Anna Newell, a hydropool adventure for children with PMLD, in partnership with Wicklow Arts Office, Enable Bray, and Enable Naas/West Wicklow. Riverbank Arts Centre is happy to welcome the innovative Collapsing Horse theatre collective for a residency.in 20181019. Supported by The Arts Council and Kildare County Library and Arts Service, the residency will comprise a series of intergenerational storytelling and folklore workshops in libraries and the research and creation of a new work, A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings, based on a short story by Gabriel García Márquez. We are delighted to continue to provide support Kildare Youth Theatre, Griese Youth Theatre, NT Connections for Youth Theatres and The Past Times Community Choir among others.
Partnerships Throughout 2018 we continue to work with Institute of Technology Tallaght, Words Ireland, Access Cinema, Fighting Words, Children’s Books Ireland, Irish Film Institute, National Gallery of Ireland, and many other cultural organisations with a common goal - bringing the best of arts and creativity to our community.
THE BIG PICTURE We’re progressing our plans for the exciting and major new development of Riverbank Arts Centre. Having secured a capital grant from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and matched funding from Kildare County Council we are now progressing with our plans to redevelop Riverbank Arts Centre.
Phases: Project Manager Appointment Design Team Appointment Tender for Construction Redevelopment Commencement Completion HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE PROJECT: Every donation made to Riverbank Arts Centre, big or small, will help us get closer to achieving our goal. We’re asking businesses and patrons, where possible, to consider making a voluntary donation at the time of purchase. For self-employed individuals or businesses looking to donate more, Riverbank Arts Centre CLG is a registered charity meaning tax relief may be given by Revenue Commissioners. Full details of ways to help Riverbank Arts Centre available on riverbank.ie/support-us Want to get up to date information on the project? Join our E-Zine here: https://www.riverbank.ie/e-zine/
To celebrate all the great theatre in our Autumn programme, we are introducing a special ticketing offer to let you see as many shows as possible. Choose ANY THREE of the following six fabulous theatre shows and get tickets to all three for just €30.
3 for €30 Do you LOVE theatre?
To book 3 for €30 www.riverbank.ie | Box Office (045) 448327 Offer runs until October 18th and is subject to availability
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p 19
Hero by Ken Rogan What Good is Looking Well When You’re Sept 28th Rotten on the Inside Starring Daithi Mac Suibhne Sept 14th (Fair City), this is one man’s Emma O’Grady’s fascinating hilarious journey through love journey through her grandfather’s and what happens when you recordings. Poignant, profound don’t know how to lose! and full of gentle observations on life - a must see.
p 26 Jane Eyre Oct 18th UK company Hotbuckle return, bringing their inventiveness, humour and unique magic to Brontë’s compelling tale - a literary work that stands the test of time. (Spoiler: “Reader, I married him.”)
p 27 Holy Mary by Eoin Colfer Oct 20th A witty and tender tale of First Holy Communion, confusion and consternation, starring the astounding Mary Murray.
p 23 Frank Pig Says Hello by Pat McCabe Oct 11th A classic of modern Irish theatre, the infamous tale of Francie Brady growing up in a small town in the 1960s - expect dark humour and riveting drama.
p 34 Bat The Father, Rabbit The Son by Donal O’Kelly Nov 7th An explosive exploration of the generation that led us from Boom to Bust - a journey through the 1980s at breakneck speed with one of our finest actors Donal O’Kelly at the helm - hold onto your seats!
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Official opening Saturday 1st September at 4pm
The Great Work of Preserving a practical continuation Exhibition by Brenda Kearney
Saturday 1st September - Saturday 13th October 2018 McKenna Gallery
visual arts
‘I spend my time at the great work of preserving. Memory, as well as fruit, is being saved from the corruption of the clocks’ The Great Work of Preserving takes its title from a thesis of the same name, written last year to explore ideas of skill, knowledge and creativity in traditional food practices. It also asks how we consider and value this work - and how its value changes in the world at large. This exhibition, a practical development of the thesis, takes a cosmos of ideas as starting points - the jumbled ethnographic museum, old obsessions with curiosity cabinets and collections, folk objects and folk crafts, and the ever-enduring appeal of edible stuff. Through a variety of work (some edible), the show considers which processes, objects and ideas we seek to preserve, and why. The exhibition is supported by 2017 Kildare Arts Service and Riverbank Arts Centre Emerging Visual Artist Award Join us for the exhibition opening and some light snacks - preserved and fermented ingredients included - on Sep 1st at 4pm
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The Breadwinner
An exhibition of stills and work-in-progress images from the feature film.
Saturday 1st September - Saturday 3rd November 2018 Children’s Gallery
visual arts
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 Saloon - Irish Animation Studio Kilkenny-based Cartoon Saloon is a three time Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, BAFTA and Emmy nominated animation studio known for The Secret of Kells, The Song of the Sea and Puffin Rock among many others. See also Animation workshop (p 18) and Schools Screening (p 48)
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september FAMILY CINEMA
The Little Mermaid Saturday 1st September, 2pm €4
The story of mermaid Princess Ariel’s huge sacrifice to be with the man she loves involves a dastardly sea witch and plenty of memorable songs.
The Little Mermaid’s winning combination of classic fairy tale, breathtaking animation and a great score by Alan Menken helped it become an instant classic upon its release almost 30 years ago. Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker. 83 minutes, USA, 1989. Cert: G
LOCAL ARTS
A Tale Of the Expected Fri 7th & Sat 8th September, 8pm €12/€10
Down at Heel Productions, with the aid of Kildare County Council Arts Service, present A Tale of the Expected, a bittersweet comedy by novelist Martina Reilly. Lana is eighteen and pregnant. The father is Roman, aka, Mr Party Central and his family run the local chipper. Lana is determined to have the baby while the thoughts of becoming a Dad make Roman ill. In fact, the only thing he and Lana have in common is that they both love to watch re-runs of Deal or No Deal. It’s not the most promising start.... A clash of personality, of families and of cultures combine to create an uplifting, funny and emotional night of theatre.
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september cinema
C’est La Vie!
Monday 10th September, 8pm €6 (Early Bird) / €9 Max is a veteran wedding planner who is thinking about selling on his business. For now, however, there’s something more pressing to worry about: organising a lavish wedding in a 17th century chateau. It’s no small task: there’s dozens of people to manage, unreliable electricity, a last-minute musician change, and an increasingly demanding groom. Soon, things start going very wrong indeed. Can Max and his team sort everything out without the guests noticing? The latest film from Untouchable directors Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano is a gloriously manic French comedy. It hits the ground running and barely takes a breath as wedding disaster after disaster unfolds. With larger-than-life characters and laughout-loud set pieces, C’est La Vie! is a delight. Directors: Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano 117 minutes, France, 2017. Language: French (English subtitles) Cert: CLUB
music
The Moon and Sixpence
Wednesday 12th September, 8pm €15
Concert in aid of Barretstown Children’s Charity The Moon and Sixpence is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham first published in 1919. Not quite as old, but almost, is the well-loved Kildare band, The Moon & Sixpence who get together for charity events from time to time over the past twenty years. Originally formed by the late Des Byrne of The HideOut pub in Kilcullen and John Reidy from Newbridge, the band has gone from strength to strength with other fine musicians joining the band as the years progressed. With a backline of piano, bass and drums, the frontline has rhythm and lead guitars supporting Siobhan Hurley on lead vocals.
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september music
Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill
Thursday 13th September, 8pm €23 Martin Hayes is an Irish fiddle virtuoso. Dennis Cahill is an American master guitarist. Bring them together and discover just why they have garnered international renown for taking traditional music to the very edge of the genre, holding listeners spellbound with their slowbuilding, fiery performances.
“If your live music rations were limited to a single concert in the entire year, then you’d be either crazy or foolish if you didn’t pass that precious time in the company of Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill.” — Siobhan Long, The Irish Times “Sparsely accompanied fiddle music has rarely sounded so complete and so essential.” — Q Magazine
THEATRE
What Good is Looking Well When You’re Rotten On The Inside? Friday 14th September, 8pm €15/€12
One month before his death, retired civil servant and man of few words Paddy O’Grady had a sudden urge to talk. Using a portable cassette tape recorder, he recorded 15 hours of stories about leprechauns, aliens and lonely pharmacists; absurdist political satire; musings on life, love and death.
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Paddy’s granddaughter, Emma O’Grady, later discovered he had written plays, poems and stories but until now his work has been without an audience. This one-woman show – created with multiple directors examines the fragile personas we present to the world, who we might be behind them and what we could be instead. This show is about emotional inheritance and grief for wasted creativity that serves as both a tribute and a warning.
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september music
Message of Peace
Saturday 15th September, 8pm €14/€12 This is a deeply moving, engaging and remarkable story of a lesser-known, Irish hero John Boyle O’Reilly (1844-1890); in both spoken word and song, mapping his life and work. Pickled with Sean Tyrrell’s own observations on our own times and condition, leaving no doubt as to the passion, respect and high esteem in which he holds his all time hero. A man whose poems are as relevant now as they were when first written the title poem and song being a perfect example. Tracing his journey from early childhood, set against a backdrop of famine, revolution, and penal servitude for life in Australia.
cinema
In The Fade
Monday 17th September, 8pm €6 (Early Bird) / €9 In a rare German-language performance, Diane Kruger (Inglorious Basterds, Disorder) plays In the Fade’s Katja, a woman struggling with the deaths of her husband Nuri and son Rocco in a terrorist bomb attack. Katja’s search for justice, and with it the hope for relief from the over-whelming grief she is experiencing, brings her on a journey that tips her over the edge and ultimately leaves her looking for revenge. The new film from acclaimed German director Fatih Akin (Head-On, The Edge of Heaven) is a timely story, which picked up the Best Actress accolade for Kruger at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, as well as the award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2018 Golden Globes. Director: Fatih Akin 105 minutes, Germany, France, 2017 CERT 16
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early years Adult and Toddler Art & Fun Morning:
The Very Curious Eyes
Wednesdays, 19th September, 24th October, 14th November, 12th December, 11am-Noon
€7 ( adult & child)
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 these hour-long seasonally-themed workshops, 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.
AGES:
1-3
19th September: Travelling and Adventure 24th October: Spooky Halloween Fun 14th November: Art for the chilly winter evenings 12th December: Snowflakes and Christmas Marta is a visual artist experienced in providing workshops for children and adults.
music
Scullion
Thursday 20th September, 8pm €20 Sonny Condell, the creative core and inspiration for the band continues to invent and innovate. He is one of Ireland’s most enduring creative artists and with Robbie Overson and Philip King, creates the signature sound that is Scullion. Scullion’s back pages include the anthems, ‘Down In the City’, ‘Eyelids into Snow’ and ‘John the Baptist’. Recent Scullion performances have sold out in a heartbeat, reconfirming their status as one of the best bands ever. Scullion recorded 5 albums: Scullion (1979, produced by P.J Curtis), Balance and Control (1980, produced by John Martyn), The White Side of Night (1983), Spin (1985), Longwave (2012) and Under The Moon (2015).
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september local arts workshop Kildare Youth Theatre presents
Karamazoo by Philip Ridley
Friday 21st September, 7pm (Male Version) Car Park, Riverbank Arts Centre Admission Free (Booking required) Not suitable for children Karamazoo is a 25 minute monologue for a young performer written in 2003 by London writer Philip Ridley. It is one of the most perfect pieces of writing for a young actor, combining fresh storytelling and comic characterisation that slowly reveals an unflinching critique of a failed social policy through the savage grief of a teenager struggling to cope with the death of a parent. This witty and moving monologue is performed by Joe Brown and directed by Peter Hussey.
special screening Kurt Cobain – Montage of Heck
Friday 21st September, 8pm Free Hailed as one of the most innovative and intimate music documentaries, this fully authorised portrait of famed music icon Kurt Cobain, Montage of Heck tracks the artist from his earliest years in Aberdeen, Washington through to the height of his fame with Nirvana and explores his final unhappy unravelling with depth and understanding. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Brett Morgen who had unprecedented access to Cobain’s personal archive, Montage of Heck expertly blends Cobain’s personal writings, art, music, and movies with candid interviews from his family and closest friends. Animation is used to dramatise recordings and bring Cobain’s doodles and musings to vivid life.
‘Most of the material has never been seen before. What emerges is a staggeringly brilliant portrait of a staggeringly brilliant artist.’ The Irish Times Dir: Brett Morgen ,USA , 2015, 132 mins, Cert: 16
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workshop
AGES:
6+
Animation Workshop with Cartoon Saloon
Saturday 22nd September, 10:30am
€10
Join Animator Rory Conway to discover the stepby-step process of designing a scene from one of Cartoon Saloon’s Oscar nominated movies, and gain a fascinating insight into the movie making process. Rory is a layout and background artist for multiple-Oscar nominated studio Cartoon Saloon. A graduate of Ballyfermot College, Dublin, Rory holds a BA Hons degree in Animation and has received international awards for his short film ‘SHOOT’. He has worked on many animation productions including Song of the Sea and The Breadwinner, and he is currently working on Cartoon Saloon’s new feature movie The Wolfwalkers. Duration 60 minutes
local arts workshop
Newbridge Musical Society
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd September, 8pm €15 Join Newbridge Musical Society in a celebration of song this September, as the group performs hit songs from Broadway, the West End, and beyond. Since 1981, the Society has produced musicals, drawing on Newbridge’s fantastic local talent, and collecting numerous national awards in the process. This year’s Gala Concert mixes classic tunes and comedy sketches, and is guaranteed to entertain!
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september cinema
Dublin Oldschool
Monday 24th September, 8pm €6 (Early Bird) / €9 Wannabe DJ Jason (Emmet Kirwan) is preparing for a long weekend of parties and raves in Dublin. As he fuels himself with drink and drugs, Jason is shocked to bump into his estranged, homeless brother Daniel (Ian Lloyd Anderson) – a smart but troubled heroin addict who has just returned to the city. As he struggles to reconnect with Daniel, Jason is forced to come to terms with the consequences of his own lifestyle. Adapted from Emmet Kirwan’s own play, Dublin Oldschool buzzes with energy. Kirwan’s poetic voiceover and Tynan’s lively direction capture the euphoric highs and crushing lows of one very long weekend. Featuring some of Ireland’s most talented young actors, this is one session you won’t want to miss. Director: Dave Tynan, Writers: Emmet Kirwan & Dave Tynan Ireland 2018, 95min, CERT 16
theatre
Hero
Friday 28th September, 8pm €14/€12 Hero by Ken Rogan is an original work about a man’s struggles with love. Life quickly grows more complicated for Smithy (Daithí Mac Suibhne) after a chance encounter with Marissa. Directed by Amilia Stewart, this is one man’s hilarious, down-to-earth odyssey through love, ankle injuries and what happens when you don’t know how to lose.
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“It’s a love story from the male point of view, and unusual in its tenderness in this macho world… It’s also neatly and cleverly presented, with plenty of insights which are demonstrated from poignantly to exuberantly in Daithi Mac Suibhne’s performance.” - Emer O’Kelly, Sunday Independent
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october FAMILY CINEMA
Incredibles 2
Saturday 29th September, 2pm €4 In Incredibles 2, Helen (voice Holly Hunter) is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) navigates the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell), Dash (voice of Huck Milner) and baby Jack-Jack – whose superpowers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don’t shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) by their side. That’s what makes this family so incredible. Director: Brad Bird, USA, 2018 , 118mins, CERT: PG
poetry
Athlone suite, New York sweeter? Saturday 29th September, 8pm Free
The 9th annual Kildare Readers’ Festival is launched with gusto at this very special event celebrating the work of Desmond Egan, long-time resident of Kildare. Desmond is a poet with a wide range of subject matter and many targets; but here we focus on his love of music. The evening will chart his poetic journey from Athlone to New York and back and will include verse tributes to his many heroes, including John McCormack, Franz Schubert and the American Jazz masters, Thelonious Monk, Lee Konitz and Bill Evans. This event is sponsored by Kildare County Council See page 24 for more events
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october cinema
Cold War
Monday 1st October, 8pm €6 (Early Bird) / €9 Poland 1949: talented musician Wiktor is part of a group visiting remote villages to select young people for a show of authentic traditional Polish song and dance. During the auditions Wiktor meets the beautiful and mysterious Zula, and soon the two have started a passionate love affair. Over the next 15 years their romance faces many obstacles, yet they are always drawn back together. Based on the relationship of his own parents, this new film from Pawel Pawlikowski, the director of the Academy Award-winning Ida, is a passionate, musicfilled love story set in a Cold War-era Europe. Shot in stunning black and white, Cold War deservedly won the Best Director prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
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Director: Pawel Pawlikowski, 88 minutes, Poland, UK, France, 2018, Language: Polish (English subtitles). Cert 15A
local arts
Odd Theatre Company presents:
Rent
Thursday 4th - Saturday 6th October, 8pm €20/€18
Y M P AOddNTheatre O C E R T A E H T Newbridge’s Company is delighted D THE OD to present the spectacular musical Rent at the
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Riverbank this October, performed with a live band. Widely praised as one of the greatest musicals of all time, Rent has received numerous accolades, including four Tony Awards, and enjoyed a twelveyear run on Broadway. The show tells the tale of eight New York artists over the course of one year of their lives, and is both humorous and touching in equal measure. Having successfully produced the Irish premiere of the hit Broadway musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and the brilliant Neil Simon comedy, Rumours, The Odd Theatre Company now invites you to come and experience one of Broadway theatre’s most sensational masterpieces.
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workshop
Morning of Making and Eating with the Fairland Collective
Saturday 6th October, 11am-1pm €7 Adult & Child As part of The Great Work of Preserving, Fairland Collective presents a morning of making and eating. Join us to make corzetti pasta - an embossed pasta round originally made for Italian noble families during the middle ages. Open to all ages - children and adults welcome! (children must be supervised by a parent or guardian) Duration: 2 hours
family theatre
Science Magic Show Sunday 7th October, 2pm €9
Family Ticket €28
Prepare to enter the magical world of science! In the Science Magic Show over a dozen tricks are performed using everyday items and the scientific principles behind them are explained.
ages 6+
Donal Vaughan, award-winning comedian and scientist, makes science fun for all the family. He makes the impossible possible – turns water upside down without spilling it, moves an object without touching it - and you can try all the tricks again at home with your young wizards.
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october cinema
Leave No Trace
Monday 8th October, 8pm €6 (Early Bird) / €9
workshop A self-contained father and daughter, live happily on the fringes of society. Will, a war veteran, suffering from PTSD, and his teenage daughter Tom, live in a vast urban park in Portland. Will is vigilant about their camp, their rations and the regular drills they have to remain undercover. Only leaving the park to collect certain supplies, their bond is apparent and unyielding. Until the authorities discover them and social services intervene. Offering help, imposing compliance and conformity, they are given a new home, and a job and school are arranged. Will quietly prepares for them to disappear again but Tom is beginning to enjoy this world…. Sensitive and enthralling with intense and touching performances from Thomasin McKenzie and Ben Foster. Director: Debra Granik 109 mins, USA, 2018, PG
theatre workshop Co-Motion Media presents
Frank Pig Says Hello Thursday 11th October, 8pm €16/€14
Desperately funny and yet deeply tragic, Pat McCabe’s Frank Pig Says Hello is one of the great classics of modern Irish theatre. It tells the story of Francie Brady growing up in a small Irish town in the 1960s and his descent towards a brutal act that shocks his community. The original production coincided with McCabe’s Booker-winning novel of the same story entitled The Butcher Boy. The play distils Francie’s infamous narrative into a riveting evening of pure, concentrated theatre. Theatre Pass
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“One of the saddest and funniest tales I have seen” The Irish Times “An extraordinary piece of theatre” The Sunday Independent
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october festival workshop
Kildare Readers’ Festival 12th-14th October 2018
Now in its ninth year, Kildare County Council Library and Arts Service present Kildare Readers’ Festival, an entirely free literary festival bringing a weekend of literary delights to the county. Events at the Riverbank Arts Centre include Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen, authors of Oh My God What A Complete Aisling in conversation with Eithne Shortall, best-selling author of Grace After Henry. Darach Ó Séaghdha presents his Motherfoclóir podcast live, award-winning writers Paul Lynch and Christodoulos Makris are in conversation, Ten Books You Should Read with Rachael English and Dr. Gary Granville, and the Sunday Morning Session is with Deirdre Purcell, joined by historian Turtle Bunbury. Booking through Riverbank Box Office. For information on the full programme and events at other venues see: http://www.kildarereadersfestival.ie/
cinema
The Young Karl Marx Monday 15th October, 8pm €6 (Early Bird) / €9
Raoul Peck, follow up to his critically acclaimed documentary ‘I am not your Negro’,workshop with a biopic of Karl Marx (August Diehl) that focuses on his relationship with English industrialist Friedrich Engels (Stefan Konarske). In 1843, the 26 year old Marx is living in exile with his wife Jenny (Phantom Thread’s Vicky Krieps) in Paris, where he meet Engels. Quickly befriending one another, they set about writing revolutionary texts, seek out contact with utopian workers movements and clash with the authorities of France, Belgium and England – as they struggle for nothing less that a new social order. In the midst of turmoil and class conflict, together they complete the Communist Manifesto – a text that will change the world. Dir: Raoul Peck 118 mins, France, Belgium, Germany, 2017. Language: German/French (with Subtitles) Cert: Club
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IN-SITES/ÓN CHEAPACH
Friday 19th October - Saturday 15th December 2018 McKenna Gallery
visual arts
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 the complexities of historical and contemporary land use. Diverse themes are investigated relating to industrial peat excavation, land rehabilitation, farming, food, sustainability, deforestation and invasive species. Inspired by interactions and conversations with ecologists, foresters, local growers and Bord na Móna workers, the artists draw attention to the impacts of land management decisions on biodiversity and the consequences for people and place. IN-SITES/ÓN CHEAPACH commenced at Siamsa Tíre, Co. Kerry (Feb- April) and toured to the Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow (April - May) and Birr Theatre and Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly (Sept - Oct). IN-SITES / ÓN CHEAPACH is a touring exhibition in association with Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise, supported by the Arts Council. Official launch Fri 26th October at 7pm. All welcome. Gareth Kennedy’s film Post Colony (2014) will be screened at 8pm as part of the launch followed by a talk with guest speaker Michael Jacob, botanist and wildlife enthusiast.
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october theatre workshop
Jane Eyre
Thursday 18th October, 8pm €16/€14 Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain, and little, I am soulless and heartless? You think wrong! I have as much soul as you and full as much heart! The young, orphaned Jane meets with cruelty at the hands of her aunt and then at the school to which she is banished. She eventually finds her freedom and becomes governess to the daughter of the enigmatic Mr Rochester at Thornfield Hall. As Jane and Rochester’s relationship grows, it is overshadowed by doubt, dark shadows and terrible secrets and she must choose between passion and reason. Theatre Pass
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Following the success of Wuthering Heights and Far From the Madding Crowd, Hotbuckle bring their inventiveness, humour and unique magic to Brontë’s compelling tale.
music
The Illegals
Friday 19th October, 8pm €20 After 12 months of sell-out audiences The Illegals are taking their unique Rumours of Hotel California show on the road for another turn in 2018 to celebrate two classic rock albums from two iconic rock bands. Led by Niamh Kavanagh, she of the mesmerizing voice and mischievous spirit, The Illegals will take you on a journey for three hours of soulful harmonies, exciting riffs, blistering guitars and unforgettable songs. Songs like “Gold Dust Woman”, “Last Resort”, “Go Your Own Way”, “Life In The Fast Lane” and many others: all in celebration of over 40 years of music from two of the greatest rock bands of all time.
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october theatre Breda Cashe presents
Holy Mary by Eoin Colfer Saturday 20th October, 8pm €18/€16
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Holy Mary is the story of two nine year old girls on the days leading up to the social occasion of the year: Their First Holy Communion. Mary and Majella have been mortal enemies since baby infants, and things have gotten even worse since Mary’s daddy moved in with Majella’s mammy. Both girls are searching for a way to insult the other, and Majella thinks she has found a weak spot when she realises that Mary’s Communion dress is actually a second hand dress that she herself donated to the Vincent dePaul. Will Majella use this devastating information to publicly take down her nemesis with a vicious rhyme? Holy Mary, a hilarious and heartbreaking tale of Communion, confusion and consternation.
early years Anna Newell in association with the Civic Theatre presents
I AM BABA
Saturday 20th October, 10am, 11am & 12pm €7 (adult & baby ) I AM BABA is a theatre adventure for babies created by internationally renowned theatre director Anna Newell and composer David Goodall. Their shows for early years have been seen on all five continents, offBroadway and in every single Sure Start in Belfast. I AM BABA – a magical adventure of song, lights and textures for babies aged 0-12 months. It’s a show about identity, agency and personhood. For babies.
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I AM BABA is comprised of gorgeous live harmony singing and playful objects – jellyfish-like scarves dance and tiny lights fly in this intimate immersive performance which happens inside a specially designed tent that holds just 6 babies – each with their adult guest. DURATION 20 MINS (plus 20 minutes play time after the performance)
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october cinema
Columbus
Monday 22nd October, 8pm €6 (Early Bird) / €9 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 very much its own beautiful and unique film. Director Kogonada has a deep understanding of the language of cinema, making this one of the most remarkable American debut features of recent years. Director: Kogonada, 100 minutes, USA, 2017, Cert 12A Subtitles) Cert: Club
music The Liberties present
All For Me Grog
The Songs and Stories of The Dubliners Thursday 25th October, 8pm €20/€18
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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 up ‘Whiskey In The Jar’ you knew you were in for a good night and indeed it was.’ The Munster Express
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music Music Network presents
Roller Trio
Saturday 27th October, 8pm €15/€12 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 Arena stage at Love Supreme Festival, selling out Ronnie Scott’s, festivals and club gigs abroad, while releasing their sophomore album Fracture, two live albums and an experimental artfilm soundtrack.
family comedy
Comedy Club 4 Kids Sunday 28th October, 2pm €7
ages 6+
Family Ticket €24
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 any patronising idiocy. In fact, it’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of the entire audience claiming to be called Bob.
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music The World Famous
HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR Monday 29th October, 8pm €30
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 heritage to America and combined it with their new faith - Christianity. Harlem Gospel Choir presents modern gospel classics as performed in the black churches of Harlem today. Get ready to tap your feet, clap your hands, and even dance on stage to their high-energy, joyous and exuberant performance!
workshop CreateSchool
Digital Arts Halloween Camp Tues 30th Oct - Thu 1st Nov, 10am – 3pm €60
CreateSchool present a multi-discipline arts and crafts programme where children 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, movie making & podcasting. Kids can follow their imagination, share their stories, realise their ideas and gain many new skills.
ages 10+
Like all of our programmes there is a strong emphasis on collaboration, critical thinking, enjoyment and of course creativity! All materials and equipment are supplied (including iPads).
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family theatre Slingsby present
The Young King by Oscar Wilde
Family Ticket €28
Friday 2nd, 2pm and 4pm Saturday 3rd November, 12pm & 2pm €8 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.
ages 8+
“Every element of this delightful production excites the eye, stirs the mind and touches the heart.” -Canberra Critics Circle Supported by Shortworks network
music
Lisa Hannigan
Sunday 4th November, 8pm €25 One of Ireland’s leading singer/songwriters and musicians, the dazzlingly talented Lisa Hannigan, returns to Riverbank Arts Centre 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 second album, Passenger (2011), went straight in at Number 1 on its first week of release and was also nominated for multiple awards. At Swim (2016), Lisa’s critically acclaimed third album, was produced by Aaron Dessner (The National) and is arguably her most beautiful, bewitching and profound.
“It could well be the most beautiful album of the year” Evening Standard
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november cinema
The Guardians (Les Gardiennes) Monday 5th November, 8pm €6 (Early Bird) / €9
workshop 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 the lives of three women - the “guardians” - left to work a family farm during the war. Beautifully shot and with outstanding performances from all three lead actresses, The Guardians is a striking homage to the women of WW1. Director: Xavier Beauvois. France, Switzerland, Monaco, Belgium, 2017,. Language: French (English Subtitles) CERT: CLUB. Running Time: 138 minutes
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Find out about all our upcoming children’s events by picking up our Children’s Newsletter or contacting our team at boxoffice@riverbank.ie
Riverbank Arts Centre offers a strong visual arts programme and is developing an interactive programme across literature, digital arts, science and performance for 2-16yrs. Your local theatre is one of the leading programmers for young audiences in Ireland - come and enjoy all the arts and culture on your doorstep.
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Keywords
Exhibition by Anne Marie Morrin
Wednesday 7th November – Saturday 22nd December 2018 Children’s Gallery
visual arts
‘Keywords’ is a series of drawings that reflect on childhood recollections of school days in 1980’s Ireland. Memory, place and identity are themes Anne Marie continues to explore in her studio. In this exhibition, Anne Marie uses drawing to investigate memories of her primary school days in St. Michael’s, Athy Co. Kildare. This exhibition is an attempt to (re)connect with her own childhood with the intention of evoking empathy and in some way relate to the world children live in today. As a multi-media artist, Anne Marie uses drawing, painting, collage and ceramics in tandem or alone in environments. Anne Marie Morrin is a lecturer in Visual Art Education in the Dept. of Arts Education and Physical Education in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. As a visual art researcher and teacher she is interested in interdisciplinary approaches to visual art education; educational environments as pedagogy; reflective journals as a tool in the classroom, a/r/t/ography and other forms of art based research.
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november theatre
Bat The Father Rabbit the Son Wednesday 7th November, 8pm €15/€12
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 “one of the strongest dramatic conclusions I’ve ever seen”. Theatre Pass
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An explosive exposition of the generation that led us to Boom and Bust. Written and performed by Donal O’Kelly
talk
Michael Harding:
On Tuesdays I’m a Buddhist Thursday 8th & Friday 9th November 8pm €20/€18
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 moment.” Books.ie
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november music
This is How we Fly
Saturday 10th November, 8pm €15/€12 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 Mac Erlaine /clarinets & electronics, Nic Gareiss / percussive dance & Petter Berndalen /drums.
“This is music that effortlessly spans the worlds of traditional, contemporary, jazz and electronica, drawing listeners into its soundscape with a welcoming embrace” The Irish Times
local arts Newbridge Drama Group
Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde 14th-17th November, 8pm €15/ €12
“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, would like to invite a woman of dubious reputation. This leads to allegations, intrigue and confusion, where nothing and nobody is quite as it seems.
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november family show Paula Lambert Puppet Theatre presents
Bosco’s Garden And Hansel and Gretel
Sunday 18th November, 2pm/4pm €10 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 this completely interactive live experience.
ages 3+
“Slapstick Silly and utterly Spectacular from Start to finish” Irish Examiner
cinema
Lucky
Monday 19th November, 8pm €6 (Early Bird) / €9
workshop 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 actorturned-director John Carroll Lynch (Fargo, Zodiac) allows Harry Dean Stanton to shine as the elderly atheist seeking the meaning of his life. Stanton’s final on-screen performance is funny, touching and beguiling, and all the more poignant in the knowledge that he passed away just days before the film’s US cinema release. Director: John Carroll Lynch, 88 minutes, USA, 2017, Cert 15
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music The Bee Gees Story,
Nights On Broadway Friday 23rd November, 8pm €22/€20
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. ‘Nights On Broadway’ presents a tribute to the Bee Gees through their catalogue of hits over four decades from the 60s to the 90s. The full live band blend the classic hits, acoustic medleys and dance floor fillers which define the show. Known also as ‘The Irish Bee Gees’, all the performers are from Ireland with the exception of their new UK Musical Director, JBlack. This show has thrilled and amazed capacity audiences in theatres across Ireland, the UK and Europe, who have been unable to stay in their seats through the show!
workshop
A Space To Draw with Anne Marie Morrin
Saturday 24th November, 10:30am/12pm €10 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. Anne Marie Morrin’s 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 respond to Anne Marie’s exhibition located in the Riverbank Children’s Gallery.
ages 8-10
ages 11-13
If you are attending this workshop please bring along an object that means something to you! (e.g. a favourite toy, a found object)
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november comedy theatre MakeyUppers present
Alternative Bedtime Stories Saturday 24th November, 8pm €16/€14
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 as they are poked with a big stick before being tossed into a cauldron with physical comedy and biting wit. Sorcha Shanahan and Gemma Walker-Farren’s topical, hilarious, relevant and strikingly different show.
cinema
Wajib
Monday 26th November, 8pm €6 (Early Bird) / €9
workshop 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 a centuries-old custom as a simple device to explore familial and intergenerational tensions for contemporary Palestinians. Real-life father-andson Mohammad and Saleh Bakri (The Band’s Visit) infuse their characters with warmth and humour. The result is a poignant yet entertaining drama. Director: Annemarie Jacir. 96 minutes, 2017, Cert. CLUB
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dinner theatre Interactive Theatre International
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
Tue 27th & Wed 28th November, 8pm €48 (includes a 3-course dinner) Event takes place at Kildare House Hotel 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 members want. And with 70% of the show improvised, no two performances are ever the same.
“A smash hit...hilariously bonkers” Edinburgh Evening News
family theatre
How To Catch A Star
Saturday 1st December, 12pm & 2pm €7 Family Ticket €24
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.
ages 4+
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 follow our dreams.
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december music
Luka Bloom - Hometown Gig Saturday 1st December, 8pm €20/€17.50
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:
‘Everywhere I go Newbridge follows me, And it’s always a joy to return to the town of my youth. I will walk the Strand, drink tea with my sister Terry, Then prepare for a special night in Riverbank. I will sing The Man is Alive, in honour of my father Andy. And we will share many songs, and a good few stories. It’s so good to be alive. And it is always great to sing in Newbridge.’
cinema
Black 47
Monday 3rd December, 8pm €6 (Early Bird) / €9
workshop 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 desperation, 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 47, director Lance Daly (Kisses, Life’s A Breeze) has brought one of the most important events in Irish history - the Great Famine - on to cinema screens for the first time. His action-packed film is lean, menacing and powerful.
Director: Lance Daly. 99 minutes, Ireland, Luxembourg, 2018,.Cert: 15A CAST: Hugo Weaving, James Frecheville, Stephen Rea, Jim Broadbent, Barry Keoghan
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december music
ABBA Forever
Wednesday 5th December, 8pm €22/€20 Abba Forever was formed and is led by Dennis Scally, a London born musician who has been at the top of the music game for many years. For 13 years, while based in Los Angles, he was the musical director for The Supremes and toured the world with them. He moved back to Europe 12 years ago and formed ABBA FOREVER. Lead Guitar is Rae Daniel, also from London. On lead vocals are Lucinda O’Connell and Marie O’Hara. Expect a dazzling, fantastic performance including the most iconic hits, Mamma Mia, S.O.S, Money, Money Money, The Winner Takes All, Gimme Gimme, Gimme and many MANY more! Every favourite is here. Not to be missed. The finest ABBA voices you will ever hear!
local arts Kildare Youth Theatre
By The Bog of Cats
Thursday 6th December, 8pm €6 By the Bog of Cats is Marina Carr’s searing tragedy inspired by Euripides’ Medea and set in the Irish midlands. Spurned by the man she loves, Hester Swaine lives as an outcast on the edge of the bog from where most of the settled community want her gone. Faced with the loss of her home and her only child, Hester conjures a desperate and tragic plan to revenge all those who rejected her. The play is directed by Allie Whelan, a former Kildare Youth Theatre member and now one of a team of six in the Abbey Theatre’s innovative Young Curators’ Project. By the Bog of Cats is a Leaving Certificate English main text for students sitting the exam in 2019 and 2020.
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december theatre Fishamble: The New Play Company presents
BEFORE by Pat Kinevane
Saturday 8th December, 8pm €18/16 From the team that brought you Forgotten, Underneath and the Olivier Award-winning Silent, Before is a new play with much music, set in Clery’s of Dublin, on the very day this iconic department store shuts - for good. Pontius is inside, trying to choose a gift for his estranged daughter, whom he hasn’t seen for almost 20 years. He will meet her in an hour. This father’s journey is both beautiful and strange, from the isolation of his Midlands home, to the madness of O’Connell Street. Some folk are impossible to buy for… Presented in association with the Strollers Touring Network.
cinema
Summer 1993 (Estiu 1993) Monday 10th December, 8pm €6 (Early Bird) / €9
workshop When six year old Frida’s mother dies from AIDS related pneumonia, she moves from her life in Barcelona to her Uncles Catalonian farm. This new family and her landscape are alien to Frida; she’s afraid of the chickens, she doesn’t know the difference between a lettuce and a cabbage and she has a new, adoring, annoying little sister. While her family’s warmth and love are abundant, their attempts to protect her only increase Frida’s bewilderment and isolation. This autobiographical first feature explores Frida’s conflicting emotions as she struggles to process her losses and adjust to her new life. The performances of the two children are disarmingly vulnerable and natural in this gorgeous, yet unsentimental film about a child navigating grief.
Director: Carla Simón 97 mins, Spain, 2017. Language: Spanish (English subtitles) Cert: Club
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family show
A Winter Wish
Saturday 15th December, 12pm and 2pm €8 Family Ticket €28
Every winter in Whistleberry Forest, a little robin comes to visit and grants the creatures of the forest their very own wish - they can wish for whatever they want! As Ornaith the owl, Sorley the snail, and Faoiláin the frog sing the magic words, the forest is transformed before their eyes into an enchanting wintry wonderland. From dripping icicles to gentle snowfall, the delight of skating on an icy river or flying high on a moonlit night, discover the mysteries of Whistleberry Forest in a mesmerising traditional music performance made for children. With musicians Thomas Johnston and Stephen Markham, and visual artist Orla Kelly, A Winter Wish is a wonderfully interactive adventure that is sure to have everyone singing along.
comedy
Colin Murphy:
The Bald Ambition Tour 2018 Saturday 15th December, 8pm €17/€15
25 years ago a young man had a dream and that dream was to perform. As an actor success came quickly with the National Youth Theatre and early TV appearances in Yorkshire Television’s Heartbeat and Drop The Dead Donkey for Channel 4. His starring role in Our Friends In The North led to him becoming a household name. Daniel Craig* has achieved everything he set out to do and has reached the very pinnacle of the entertainment industry. 25 years ago another young man had a dream. And hope. And hair. He is still hanging on to all three… just about. *Daniel Craig will not be appearing in this show.
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december cinema The Man Who Invented Christmas Monday 17th December, 8pm €6 (Early Bird) / €9
1840s London. Despite a string of workshop successful novels, Charles Dickens (Dan Stephens) has been struggling to come up with another bestseller. Tormented by writer’s block and at odds with his publishers, he grasps at an idea for a surefire hit, a Christmas story he hopes will capture the imagination of his fans and solve his current financial problems. But with only six weeks to write and publish the book before the holiday, he will have to work feverishly to meet his deadline.
Shot on location in Ireland and directed by Bharat Nalluri (Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day), The Man Who Invented Christmas is a festive and light-hearted feature, which will entertain and charm audiences of all ages. Director: Bharat Nalluri 104 minutes, Ireland, Canada, 2017. Cert PG
music Highly Strung presents
All Wrapped Up
Wednesday 19th December, 8pm €15/€12 For fans of the talented foursome, this is a Christmas calendar highlight. Highly Strung are delighted to return to the Riverbank for their annual Christmas show of classics old and new with their signature twist. The complementary and diverse musical backgrounds of these four friends creates a mellow blend of instruments and harmonies, which has gathered them a devoted fan base. Highly Strung sprinkles a little starlight on the darkest time of the year with a quirky perspective on favourites from Bach to Berlin with an acoustic blend of voice (Angela O’Toole), flute (Jeanette Behan), violin (Lisa Lazenby) and harp (Mary Keenan). Highly Strung are delighted to be joined on stage by a surprise special guest (or two!) A donation from tonight’s concert will be made to a local charity.
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family theatre Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company
Lost in Frost
Saturday 22 December, 12pm €8
Family Ticket €28
Lost in Frost is a thrilling winter-themed adventure that will delight and enchant younger audiences with a mix of dance, movement, music, visuals and storytelling. The Narrator is on a quest for snow but who will help! The audience? The mischievous fairy, Cornelia? Or perhaps some very brave and bold magic pixies will join the mission to find some?
ages 4-11
Echo Echo Dance has been at the forefront of dance development in Ireland for over twenty years. The award-winning ensemble is based in Derry and produces original work for a variety of audiences and settings nationally and internationally.
dance party Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company
Echo Echo Dance Picnic Saturday 22 December, 2pm €5
Echo Echo Dance Picnic is an opportunity for people of all ages to take part in some dancing and movement games together! It doesn’t matter if you are a professional dancer, a four-year old ninja turtle or one of those people who always claim to have two left feet – you’ll have lots of fun! Everyone is welcome regardless of age or ability so make sure you get your brothers, sisters, parents and grandparents to come along too. And remember to bring some food for the Picnic – to share and enjoy! Suitable for children and adults of all ages and abilities.
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december FAMILY CINEMA
Frozen Sing-A-Long Sunday 23rd December, 2pm €4
Walt Disney Animation Studios presents Frozen, a stunning big-screen comedy adventure. Fearless optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic journey-teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven-to find her sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf (voice of Josh Gad), Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. This is the Sing-A-Long version, the lyrics to all the musical numbers are displayed on screen for everyone to join in the fun Directors: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee, USA, 2013, 107 mins, Cert: G
A School Trip? Riverbank Arts Centre is continually looking for ways in which we can support children and young people to experience the arts and access high quality cultural experiences. We work closely with Irish and international theatre companies, artists and coproducing partners, to present work particularly suited to schools - in the pages that follow, you’ll find 11 schools’ events for the coming season - from stand-up comedy for teenagers (Ger Carey), to Kildare Youth Theatre’s version of Marina Carr’s By The Bog of Cats (Leaving Cert English curriculum text), and A Winter Wish - a joyful, interactive show for younger audiences - all at affordable prices with accompanying teachers free. If you are interested in a Schools booking, or bringing a group on a tour of our building and galleries, contact our team on 045 448327 or boxoffice@riverbank.ie
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school events Ger Carey Live
A Comic Journey Inside The Teenage Mind
Monday October 1st, 11am Tuesday 27th November, 11am Wednesday 5th December, 11am €10/Teachers Free Ger Carey is back with his hilarious stand-up comedy show for transition year students. By secretly observing his subjects in their natural habitat, such as leaning on lampposts, in chippers, outside chippers, in shopping centres and sitting on any kind of steps, Ger has uncovered the weird and frightening world of the teenager! The aim of the show is to get teenagers to laugh at themselves and appreciate the differences of others.
“Ger Carey’s dynamic, imaginative, energetic show challenges and entertains and teaches and all at once. Terrific. Teachers and pupils love it!” Niall McMonagle, Wesley College, Dublin
Ages 3-6
Teater Refleksion and Andy Manley present
NIGHT LIGHT
Monday 15th October, 10am and 12pm €6 / Teachers free The blackbird sings to welcome the night. The day slows and soon all are asleep. All except one who cannot sleep. A child, curious to know who looks after the night. And so begins a magical journey through the dark and beautiful night until the blackbird sings again to welcome a new day. Teater Refleksion and Andy Manley are internationally regarded for their poignant and poetic shows for the very young. Audiences will be immersed in a magical universe surrounded by a beautifully designed structure.
A beautiful immersive experience ★★★★ The Scotsman
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school events The Breadwinner
Wednesday 17th October, 11am €6 Based on the best-selling children’s novel by Deborah Ellis, The Breadwinner tells the story of 11 year old Parvana who gives up her identity to provide for her family and try to save her father’s life. Parvana’s father Nurullah had told stories about history and imagination to Parvana as she helped him in the marketplace of Taliban controlled Kabul in the year 2001. When he is arrested Parvana finds the courage to look for him when everyone else had given up hope. Cartoon Saloon and Nora Twomey’s multi-award winning and Academy Award® nominated film The Breadwinner is a celebration of children - for children, whatever their age, wherever they live. This screening will coincide with an exhibition of stills and work-in-progress images from the feature film in our Children’s Gallery. Presented in Association with Irish Film Institute
Ages 15+
Keeper
Monday 19th November, 11am €6 (French Senior Cycle) 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 face up to their situation in different ways. Please note: Strong language and sex references. Age Recommended 15+ Screened in association with Irish Film Institute’s Schools’ Programme. Director: Guillaume Senez. Belgium, Switzerland & France, 2015, English Subtitles, Drama/ Romance, 111 mins
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school events Roadworks present
The Dig
Wednesday 21st November, 10am and 12pm €6/Teachers free 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 just another of his tall tales? The team that brought you BAKE! writer and performer Paul Curley with designer Ger Clancy, in collaboration with award-winning theatre artist Andy Manley, bring this brand new adventure to life. THE DIG spins a classic yarn into a brand new light that will delight and charm audiences young and old. Duration 45 mins
Ages 4+
How To Catch A Star
Thursday 29th / Friday 30th November 10am & 12pm €6/Teachers free 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 follow our dreams.
Nonverbal show.
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school events A Winter Wish
Ages 3+
Friday 14th December, 10am & 12pm â‚Ź6/Teachers free Every winter in Whistleberry Forest, a little robin comes to visit and grants the creatures of the forest their very own wish - they can wish for whatever they want! As Ornaith the owl, Sorley the snail, and FaoilĂĄin the frog sing the magic words, the forest is transformed before their eyes into an enchanting wintry wonderland. From dripping icicles to gentle snowfall, the delight of skating on an icy river or flying high on a moonlit night, discover the mysteries of Whistleberry Forest in a mesmerising traditional music performance made for children. With musicians Thomas Johnston and Stephen Markham, and visual artist Orla Kelly, A Winter Wish is a wonderfully interactive adventure that is sure to have everyone singing along.
lost in frost
Friday 21st December, 10am & 12pm â‚Ź6/Teachers free Lost in Frost is a thrilling winter-themed adventure that will delight and enchant younger audiences with a mix of dance, movement, music, visuals and storytelling. The Narrator is on a quest for snow but who will help! The audience? The mischievous fairy, Cornelia? Or perhaps some very brave and bold magic pixies will join the mission to find some?
Ages 4-11
Echo Echo Dance has been at the forefront of dance development in Ireland for over twenty years. The award-winning ensemble is based in Derry and produces original work for a variety of audiences and settings nationally and internationally.
Collapsing Horse in residency Riverbank Arts Centre is thrilled to host innovative and award-winning company Collapsing Horse for a residency in 2018-19. The residency will comprise a series of storytelling workshops in each of Kildare County Council libraries and the research and creation of a new work ‘A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings’, based on a short story by Gabriel García Márquez. Beginning in October 2018 and aimed at young children and their grandparents (or any older relatives!), the Collapsing Horse storytelling and folklore workshops will take place in 15 libraries throughout County Kildare. Facilitated by Dan Colley, these workshops will be playful sessions for young and old to share and create fantastical stories. This residency has been made possible by support from The Arts Council and Kildare County Libraries and Arts Service. Collapsing Horse’s The Aenid (2016), photo Ste Murray
Riverbank Arts Centre
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