EVENTS AT A GLANCE
Saturday 1st March 2025 at 8pm, Tickets: €27
The Four of Us
The Murphy brothers return to The Moat Theatre after touring with Fairport Convention and Robert Plant’s band Saving Grace. Brendan Murphy’s humorous stories punctuate a set list featuring hits like Mary, Drag My Bad Name Down, Sunlight and tracks from their acclaimed album, Sugar Island.
“The atmosphere was electric.” - Irish News
“Their song choices delight the crowd and showcase their impressive repertoire.” - Irish Independent
Sunday, 2nd March 2025 at 8pm, Tickets: €30
Des Bishop: Lately
Des Bishop is back with his new comedy show Lately. The world has changed, Ireland has changed and Des’s life has changed…A LOT. Lately is an hilarious, in your face standup show that talks about all this and more as Des tried to make sense of all the changes in his life and all our lives…
Tuesday 4th – Thursday 6th March 2025 at 7.30pm, Tickets: €20
Little Shop of Horrors
This year St Mary’s Transition Year invite you to meet Seymour Krelborn, a shy and awkward nerd who is working for Mr Musnik in his struggling flower shop. The flowers are tired and dying, much like everything else on Skid Row, that is apart from Seymour’s smouldering crush on Audrey, his fellow co-worker.
To save the business, Seymour displays on of his more exotic plants in the shop’s window. He presents his mysterious Venus fly-trap plant that he has named Audrey II. The plan is a success and the business is saved but soon Seymour discovers the plant isn’t all that it seems. Audrey II begins to speak and tells Seymour to feed him what he truly wants – human blood. When Audrey returns to the shop with her boyfriend Orin Scrivello, D.D.S., Seymour begins to hatch a dangerous plan...
Friday 7th March 2025 at 8pm, Tickets: €35
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
Edinburgh Fringe 2023 was a bumper 5-star review year for Ed. They came in thick and fast alongside outstanding critical acclaim for this exceptionally funny, ‘Best Reviewed Stand-Up Show at Edinburgh 2023’ (British Comedy Guide).
As seen as Hosting Live at The Apollo and regular appearances on QI and Mock The Week (BBC).
Recommended age: 14+
***** “Hilarious, extremely dark, profoundly touching and resolutely unsentimental. Ed Byrne has plumbed the very depths of his soul and found something verging on greatness” - Rolling Stone (2023)
***** “A delicate, sensitive high-wire act of a show, yet Byrne never once stumbles” - Mail on Sunday
Saturday 8th March 2025 at 7pm, Tickets: €25
The Carpenters Experience
The Carpenters Experience is the UK’s leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter.
As they say in Its Yesterday Once More, “When we were young, we’d listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs”. Now they’re back again, like a long-lost friend, all the songs we loved so well.
PAINT FOR PLEASURE
Tuesday Mornings from 10.30am to 12pm at The Moat Theatre. ALL LEVELS WELCOME!
Under the guidance of Fidelma Barton Call 087 2301310
Saturday 15th - Friday 21st March 2025, Tickets: €25 15thMarch at 8pm, 16th March at 6pm, 17th- 21st March at 8pm
Naas Musical Society Presents:
Young Frankenstein
Join Naas Musical Society as they travel to Transylvania for the rip roaring, laugh out loud show, Young Frankenstein. Adapted from the legendary Mel Brooks film starring Gene Wilder, Young Frankenstein tells the story of the grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick, who inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. Having tried to deny his family heritage for years, Frederick finds himself caught up in an experiment to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and build a monster. Helped along the way by his hunchbacked assistant Igor, his leggy blonde lab assistant Inga and the mysterious housekeeper, Victor finds that joining the family business could turn out to be a BIG problem.
Please note: This show is not intended for young audiences.
Saturday 22nd March 2025 at 8pm, Tickets: €27.50
Greatest 80’s Show
Back by enormous public demand, we are delighted to announce that the Greatest 80s Show is returning to The Moat Theatre. Get ready to travel back in time to the 1980s with this exciting live music theatre production. Featuring a setlist that is both electrifying and heartfelt, the show is a celebration of the music, fashion and culture of the 80s and always has audiences dancing in their seats!
Sunday, 23rd March 2025 at 7pm, Tickets: €29.50
Red Hurley Live
Red Hurley will perform his greatest hits from down through the years, including ‘Love Is All’, ‘When’, ‘Kiss Me Goodbye’, ‘Broken Promises’, ‘Isadora’, ‘A Poor Man’s Roses’, ‘Let the Heartaches Begin’ and many more.
Friday 28th March 2025 at 8pm, Tickets: €29
King of Swing
- Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats
Join Ireland’s King Of Swing Luke Thomas and his band The Swing Cats for their KINGS OF SWING TOUR spring 2025. After a triumphant 2024 including stellar sets at Electric Picnic and Headline slot at Cork Jazz Festival Luke and his band are back with a brandnew show celebrating 100 years of SWING MUSIC from the 1920’s to the modern day!
Saturday 29th March 2025 at 3pm, Tickets: €13
Singalong with Goldilocks & The Three Bears
Sing-along with Goldilocks and The Three Bears.
The much loved Fairy-tale comes to the stage in an unforgettable live stage production of song and laughter.
Goldilocks and the three bears, Ruff The dog! and Mr Bunny, perform live on stage, right before their eyes in this exciting and fun filled musical production.
The popular tale takes a few twists and turn along the way with other new puppet characters and hopefully a happy ever after.
Kids will learn that music can be found everywhere as they sing and dance to all their favourite songs Throughout the show there are interactive moments that children and parents alike can enjoy. Watch your kids take part in action songs like the “Heads shoulders knees and toes” “If you happy and you know it” and “I’m a little teapot” as well as many other all time children’s favourites.
With different adventures from every character, the show will have parents and children alike laughing, playing and singing.
Featuring fantastic costumes, an amazing stage set and colourful lighting, it will be an experience for all the family to remember and cherish.
Saturday 29th March 2025 at 7pm, Tickets €28
Don Baker - My Story
This is Don’s first solo tour where he will share tales of 55 years on the road, his life in the inner city, his love of the Blues and of the harmonica, plus stories of his working with Jim Sheridan, Daniel Day Lewis, Sinead O’Connor and more. Together with the story of his songs on harmonica and guitar, this is a tour not to be missed.
Sunday 30th March 2025 at 5pm, Tickets €15
Serena Brady Academy of Dance
Monday 31st March at 7pm, Tickets €15.64+
The Science of Intergenerational Trauma with Dr Jane Mulcahy
Discover the mechanisms of trauma transmission and the impact of inherited experiences, from families to entire communities. With Q&A.
Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 8pm, Tickets €16/€14
After Sarah Miles
- Michael Hilliard Mulcahy
After Sarah Miles chronicles 35 years in the life of Bobeen, a Dingle fisherman whose first job, as a 14-year-old, is on the set of Ryan’s Daughter, where Robert Mitchum buys him his very first drink and Sarah Miles is the subject of his first serious crush.
Bobeen is still longing for the American dream long after the film crew pulls out of town, but life becomes a bit of a rollercoaster until one fateful evening when a bottlenose dolphin guides his boat into Dingle Bay.
Sunday 6th April at 11am & 1.30pm, Tickets €15/4 for €45
The Family Shark Show
See the FairyTale Stage Show bring to life, the story behind the song. Venture into the deep blue sea and join Baby on the adventure of a lifetime. Come and help, Mummy, Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa prepare Baby for the first day of school, with lots of exhilarating crowd interaction. Secure your seats today for the family bonding event of the year! This production is perfect for families with small children aged, 2+.
Sunday 6th April 2025 at 7pm, Tickets €27.50
Declan Nerney in Concert
Declan Nerney has gone on to have a super career that has spanned over 4 decades at the top of Irish Country Music winning many accolades along the way and scoring countless hits with his catalogue of trademark song. Join Declan and his super live band with special guests John McNicholl and John Hogan for a nostalgic night of music, song and laughter on the 2025 Round and Round concert tour.
Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th April 2025 at 3pm and 7.30pm, Tickets €20 for adults/€10 for under 18’s/OAP
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Join us for Clongowes Wood College’s vibrant rendition of this timeless classic. Follow the adventures of the magical car and the Potts family in a show filled with unforgettable songs and heartwarming moments.
Thursday 10th & Friday 11th April 2025 at 8pm, Tickets
Sheridan Productions presents ‘Philo’
Peter Sheridan’s latest play is a poignant and occasionally hilarious tale of the lives of two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves working side by side in the Good Shepherd Day Care Centre in Sheriff Street.
Philo is dyed in the wool inner city with a big personality and a big mouth to match. Sister Rosaleen, her boss, is a thoughtful woman who has embraced the religious life in the wake of a failed relationship. On the face of it, they seem like opposites. But they do share one thing. They are both carrying secrets and they are both running from the past. And once the truth of their former lives starts to reveal itself, they find that they have much more in common than they ever thought possible. They are both determined not to be beaten down by the system and their cheerfulness in the face of adversity shines through and brings this drama to a heart-warming and unexpected resolution.
“It’s a long time since I experienced so many laugh out loud moments in the theatre” – Pat Moylan (Producer)
“My cultural highlight of the year” – Joe Duffy (RTÉ Liveline)
“Neilí Conroy is dazzling as the indomitable Philo. Go see, please go see” – Emer O’Kelly (Sunday Independent)
AGE GUIDANCE:
Recommended 12+ (Under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian aged 18+)
No under 3’s permitted in the auditorium
Wednesday to Friday 16th – 18th April at 8pm, Tickets: €18/€16
The Moat Club presents:
An Evening Of One Acts
The Moat Club has a long and illustrious tradition of producing one-act plays. Our productions have won the AllIreland One-Act Drama Competition as recently as 2019. This April, we bring you a selection of gripping short plays!
HUE & CRY by acclaimed Dublin playwright Deirdre Kinahan will be directed by Sinead Mooney. In it, two Dublin cousins, Damian and Kevin, are reunited for a family funeral in a highly charged encounter full of disillusion, denial and dark laughter.
Moat Club Chairperson Samantha Coventry will take on BABY STEPS, a brand-new play by Moira Mahony & Sarah Fahy. BABY STEPS made its debut in this year’s one-act festival circuit and was first runner-up in the new writing section of the All-Ireland One-Act Drama Finals. Ash and Chris move from their hometown of Galway to Oxford to fix their broken marriage and escape the small-town gossips. If that wasn’t hard enough, they’ve thrown in the one thing guaranteed to test even the strongest relationship –building a flat pack!
Finally, Mary Newman directs TRIFLES by Sarah Glaspell. Set in a prairie farmhouse in the early 20th century, the County Attorney and Sheriff investigate a murder in which a woman is accused of killing her husband. The female characters look at the situation from a woman’s perspective and come to their own conclusions, leading them to a difficult decision...
Friday 25th April at 8pm, Tickets: Tickets €29.50
Air Guitar Anthems
Expect epic covers of iconic tracks from legends like Dire Straits, Queen, Guns N’ Roses and Van Halen, all performed with a level of energy and skill that will blow you away. Our band knows how to bring the house down, with searing solos, pounding drums, and vocals that reach for the heavens. Whether you’re an air guitar champion or a hard-core rock fan, this night is for you!
Wednesday 30th April at 8pm, Tickets €18.50
Auntie Psychotic!!
Arlene Bailey is Auntie Psychotic. Come see her show as she shares her hilarious and poignant journey with bipolar disorder.
Bring your mates, bring your meds and leave your sanity at the door.
Friday 2nd May 2025 at 8pm, Tickets €29
Piano Man: Elton John & Billy Joel
“It’s nine o’ clock on a Saturday, the regular crowd shuffles in”
“The Piano Man” is a spectacular live show that will transport you into the legendary worlds of two of the greatest music icons of all time: Elton John and Billy Joel.
Book early to makes sure you don’t miss out on this sell-out show and an unforgettable night of top-class entertainment.
Friday 9th May 2025 at 8pm, Tickets €20
Gearóid Farrelly: Gearóid Rage
Gearóid Farrelly follows his mammoth Glamour Hammer tour with a hilarious new stand up comedy show touching on the many, many, MANY things that make his blood boil.
“Gearóid Farrelly is Bloody Hilarious” - Sarah Millican
“My Absolute Favourite” - Joanne McNally
To be in Farrelly’s crowd is a joy. Each joke landed perfectly… impeccable comic timing” - Broadway Baby
Sunday 11th May at 3pm, Tickets: €16.50
No Limit Wrestling
NOT TO BE MISSED!
Friday 16th May 2025 at 8pm, Tickets: €30
Onóir in Concert
Contemporary Irish folk group Onóir formed in 2020, when Donegal musicians; Tom McHugh, Declan Gaughan, Deane Connaghan and Diarmaid McGee, joined forces to create a contemporary version of the famous Irish folk ballad; “The Auld Triangle”, the video went on to be seen by over 3 million people worldwide. These talented musicians with distinctive vocal styles are setting new standards with incredible musical arrangements and harmonies that mark them out as unique. Onoir are getting ready to blow your mind… This is a night not to be missed.
Saturday 17th May 2025 at 7pm, Tickets €23
Bernard Casey - Night of Comedy
Bernard Casey is an award-winning comedian and actor from Portmagee Village, Co Kerry.
He burst onto the scene winning Best Newcomer in his very first gig at UCC Comedy Society in 2011 and followed it up by winning the prestigious Toilet Duck Award at Ted Fest in Galway in 2016 aged 25.
Bernard is best known for his online sketches including Polish Irish Barman, French Oral, Irish.
“A wonderfully well-crafted performer” - Tommy Tiernan “The future may be a mystery but for Bernard Casey it’s sure to be a bright one” - Irish Independent
Sunday 18th May at 4pm, Tickets: €25/€20/€10
Why Not Dance Company – Dance Showcase 2025
Performer’s will take you through an eclectic mix of Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary dance pieces to a varied mix of music from the Chemical Brothers to Daft Punk to The Little Mermaid and Quartetto Cetra, you will be tempted to join in and dance in this exciting showcase. Choreographed by Artistic Director Lisa Tyrrell.
Friday 30th May 2025 at 7pm, Tickets €18
Vicky Barry Performing Arts Presents: Advanced Show
Vicky Barry Performing Arts presents their annual summer show in The Moat Theatre. The school will be celebrating 20years of classes. This show will be made up of Musical Theatre Performances from the VBPA students aged 3-18 years over the weekend.
JUNE
Sunday 1st June & Monday 2nd June 2025, Tickets €15
1st June 12.30pm, 3.30pm & 5.30pm
2nd June 11am, 1pm, 4.15pm & 6.15pm
Creative Performance Academy Presents:
Invincible
The Creative Performance Academy presents their 10th Anniversary show INVINCIBLE. Prepare for fireworks as the CPA kids blast onto the stage with a powerful collection of songs and dances that will leave their audience in a whirlwind of feel-good vibes wondering “What just happened!!!”
Tickets on Sale April 1st 2025.
Tuesday 3rd June 2025 at 6.30pm, Tickets €25
Tiny Tim’s BIG Adventure
7 years ago, Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media. With over 120 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on all social media platforms, I’m sure at some point you have all seen the hilarious videos of the legend that is Tiny Tim’s Adventures.
Now it’s your turn to join the man behind the voice on his BIGGEST adventure to date. Come along for a night with Tiny Tim LIVE. ON STAGE. IN PERSON.
Note: There will be moderate swearing throughout the performance. Suitable for 16 plus years.
Meet and greet at 6.30pm €35 plus €1.50 online booking fee.
Thursday 5th June at 8pm, Tickets: €20
The Bridge – Cuban Guitar Duo
The Bridge is Cuba’s most internationally acclaimed guitar duo. With their musical empathy, Eduardo Martín and Ahmed Dickinson transform their concerts into a vehicle that connects, incorporates and juxtaposes their different generations; and the spiritual journey that drives their thrilling yet soothing performances. Like many other Cubans or Caribbean, they enjoy a natural sense of rhythm. The guitar is their favoured instrument, which idiomatically conveys all the melodic and rhythmic intricacies of SouthAmerica’s cultural diversity. The Bridge is a compilation of the most alluring works for two guitars by Grammy nominee composer Eduardo Martín. Here, classical styles and rock merge with son montunos; old Yoruba chants, feel-good rumbas, funk- boleros, new age tunes and cinematic pieces sit alongside Cuban tumbaos with slap bass.
Friday 6th June 2025 at 8pm, Tickets €28
A Summer Concert with Tenor Patrick Hyland
Join us for a magical evening at the Moat Theatre as Ireland’s leading tenor, Patrick Hyland, returns to captivate audiences with a stunning summer concert. Featuring a rich program of opera classics, beloved songs and musical theatre favorites, this is an event not to be missed! Patrick will be joined by an exceptional lineup of musicians: Dr. Máire Carroll – A celebrated pianist and composer who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall and the National Opera House, Máire is known for her breathtaking solo and collaborative work, including performances of Philip Glass’s Piano Études. Laura Aherne – An awardwinning Irish soprano and rising star of the opera world, Laura has performed at Wexford Festival Opera, Wigmore Hall and the National Opera House and recently won the 2024 Danone Young Outstanding Female Artist Award.
Cillian O’Breachain – A world-class violinist, Cillian has performed with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra and Wexford Festival Opera. His artistry and experience bring a rich depth to this extraordinary concert.
Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 7pm, Tickets €35/€32
Vladimir Jablokov
This June, internationally acclaimed violinist Vladimir Jablokov makes a rare and special appearance at The Moat Theatre as part of his intimate 2025 tour.
Joined by the exceptional pianist Vincent Lynch, Vladimir will present an unforgettable evening of timeless favourites, including Theme from The Godfather, If I Were a Rich Man, Tango Por Una Cabeza and Hungarian Dance No. 5.
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Box Office
Telephone: 045 88 30 30
Box Office
Box Office Tel: 045 88 30 30.
The Box Office is open for advance booking from 11.00a.m. to 5.00p.m. Tuesday to Friday and Saturday 11.00a.m. - 4.00p.m. Patrons are advised that tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged once purchased. The Box Office will be pleased (on the customer’s behalf) to offer returned tickets for resale and will do its best to sell them.
The Box Office is open between 10am and 3pm Tuesday to Friday and one hour before a performance. If there is a performance on a Monday night the Box Office will open 12noon till 4pm.
Visa, Mastercard and Laser are accepted. There is no extra credit card charge. Please have your credit/laser ready when booking. Tickets are held at the Box Office for collection.
Late comers cannot be admitted until a suitable break in the performance or at the interval.
Patrons are advised that tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged once purchased. The Box Office will be pleased (on the customer’s behalf) to offer returned tickets for resale and will do its best to sell them.
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duction of the appropriate ID) to students, under 18's, the unemployed and senior citizens for some productions. A discount of 10% is available for groups of 10 or more for most productions. Special rates for school groups are available from the box office. All children, including infants, must have a ticket for a seat to comply with fire regulations.
Concessions are available (on production of the appropriate ID) to students, under 18’s, the unemployed and senior citizens for some productions. A discount of 10% is available for groups of 10 or more for most productions. Special rates for school groups are available from the box office. All children, including infants, must have a ticket for a seat to comply with fire regulations.
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The Moat Theatre is available for use as a conference venue and or corporate events.
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