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January to March 2015 at Riverbank Arts Centre A Big Welcome to all

It’s that time of year again when we’re counting down the dark days and eagerly awaiting the first hints of spring. What better way to shake off the winter blues than to immerse yourself in some cultural treats. With friends, family or small ones, weekend treats, or mid-week breaks, we trust you’ll find something to suit this season.

To ease us into January, Riverbank Arts Centre has teamed up with the First Fortnight Festival to present a double bill of events with a focus on mental health on Jan 14th/15th. Kicking off with a screening of Lenny Abrahamson’s Frank, starring Michael Fassbender & Domhnal Gleeson, the festival then turns to the world of dance with The Shadow that Leans as four dancers explore the human psyche. January also holds a treat for music lovers with the six critically acclaimed trad musicians taking to the stage the Sea Road Sessions on Jan 16th while on Friday 23rd, Grammy nominated vocalist Maura O’Connell is joined by the acclaimed Karen Casey of Solas, Lunasa’s Ed Boyd & Altan’s Martin Tourish for what promises to be a thrilling evening of music.

Later in the season we welcome Isla Grant, a classical treat with Vladimir & Anton Jablokov aka Two Brothers, Kildare’s own Inni-K launches her album, and we’re thrilled to present Join Me in the Pines, new music from BellX1’s David Geraghty on Feb 14th.

In the world of theatre, we present Donal O’Kelly’s Catalpa, The Man in the Woman’s Shoes, a return of this beautiful show by the acclaimed Mikel Mufi. Run, Don’t Run is a thrilling new show from writer Gary Duggan and in March, Bassam tells the powerful personal story of Bassam Aramin whose daughter was killed by an Israeli soldier and Michael Harding brings us his new performance from Hanging with the Elephant.

Tickle your tear ducts with some comedy nights out starting with Eleanor Tieran’s National Therapy Project in January - a good ol’ session on the quirks of being Irish, while Neil Delamere and the Nualas both return with brand new shows.

For schools and families we have plenty in store with shows from Barnstorm Theatre, The Speks and Theatre Lovett among others not too mention some great workshops too. We are also thrilled to announce that the fabulous Theatre Lovett are settling back into Riverbank for another exciting year as our Artists in Residence (more info on the next page) Definitely do not miss your chance to see The Girl Who Forgot to Sing Badly in March – you have been warned!

All this, and more, coming your way this season.

We look forward to welcoming you to Riverbank Arts Centre.

From Linda, Eric, Alex, Damien, Bridget, and all the team.

The Creative Well Community Art College presents

Open Studio at Riverbank Arts Centre Do you want to be creative? Are you looking for a space in the community to experiment and create?

Whether you are a complete beginner or practicing artist...or somewhere in the middle, The Open Studio is a place for experimentation, connection, research and play. This is a space where creativity is taken seriously.

Kildare County Council Arts Service has commissioned artists Emma Finucane and Dominic Thorpe to develop a year long research residency partnering the arts service and Riverbank Arts Centre with primary health care and community services in Kildare.

Studio open each Monday 10am-12pm and 1-3pm. All welcome, though places are limited and booking is essential. For more information email: arts@kildarecoco.ie, phone: 045 448316, or visit Arts In Co Kildare on Facebook.§

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february

january

events at a glance

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FAMILY CINEMA

Cinderella

sat 10th

2pm

€3

p.7

CINEMA

First Fortnight Screening: Frank

wed 14

8pm

€8

p.7

DANCE

First Fortnight: A Shadow that Leans

thu 15th

8pm

€12/€10

p.8

MUSIC

Sea Road Sessions

fri 16th

8pm

€15 / €12 p.8

VISUAL ARTS

Fallout by Johnny Savage

sat 17

CINEMA

Mr. Turner

mon 19

MUSIC

Music Network Presents Maura O’Connell, Karan Casey, Martin Tourish, Ed Boyd

for children

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FREE

p.9

8pm

€6

p.10

fri 23rd

8pm

€15/€12

p.10

Lambert Puppet Theatre Presents: Snow White & Bosco

sun 25th

2pm & 4pm €10

CINEMA

Human Capital

mon 26th 8pm

€6

p.11

THEATRE

Catalpa

thu 29

8pm

€16 / €14

p.12

COMEDY

Eleanor Tiernan: National Therapy Project

fri 30th

8pm

€15/€13

p.12

CINEMA

The Imitation Game

mon 2nd

8pm

€6

p.13

MUSIC

Music Network Presents: Phronesis

wed 4

8pm

€15/€12

p.13

THEATRE

Riff Raff Drama Group Presents: See the Light

fri 6th & sat 7th

8pm

€12

p.14

Visual Arts

Picture You, Picture Me by Emer Gillespie

sat 7th

FREE

p.15

Workshops

CreateSchool: Brick Flicks Workshops

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2-5pm

€80

p.14

CINEMA

Diplomacy

mon 9th

8pm

€6

p.16

THEATRE

Loco and Reckless Productions Present: The Man In The Woman’s Shoes

fri 13th

8pm

€15/ €12

p.16

MUSIC

Join Me in The Pines: Dave Geraghty

sat 14th

8pm

€15

p.17

for children

Barnstorm Theatre Presents: Monday’s Child

sun 15th

2pm & €8/€28 4pm

p.17

CINEMA

Charlie’s Country

mon 16th

8pm

€6

p.18

workshops

Picture You, Picture Me: Workshop

fri 20th

see p.18 €10

p.18

MUSIC

Isla Grant: From the Heart Tour

fri 20

8pm

€25

p.19

FAMILY CINEMA

The Book of Life

sat 21st

2pm

€3

p.19

CINEMA

Eastern Boys

mon 23rd

8pm

€6

p.20

THEATRE

Bigger Picture Projects Presents: Run Don’t Run

wed 25th

8pm

€16/€14

p.20

MUSIC

Two Brothers

sat 28th

8pm

€18/€16

p.21

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th

p.11

events at a glance Stations of the Cross

mon 2nd

8pm

€6

p.21

school screening

IFI Education Presents: Populaire

tue 3

10am

€6

p.22

for children

Theatre Lovett: The Girl who Forgot to Sing Badly

see p.22 see p.22

€8/€28

p.22

COMEDY

The Fresh Prince of Delamere

sat 7th

8pm

€20/€18

p.23

CINEMA

Patrick’s Day

mon 9

8pm

€6

p.23

THEATRE

BASSAM

thu 12th

8pm

€12/€10

p.24

THEATRE

fri 13th & Kildare Youth Theatre Presents: Hospital Food sat 14th

8pm

€10/€8

p.24

for children

The Speks

sun 15th

1pm

€7

p.25

MUSIC

Inni K

thu 19th

8pm

€15/€12

p.25

THEATRE

LARK Presents: Hairspray The Musical

fri 20th & sat 21st

8pm

€15/€10

p.26

MUSIC

Dominic Kirwan with special guest Mary Duff

sun 22nd 8pm

€25

p.26

CINEMA

Leviathan

mon 23rd 8pm

€6

p.27

TALK

Hanging with the Elephant: An Evening with Michael Harding

thu 26th

8pm

€15

p.27

FAMILY CINEMA

The Unbeatables

sat 28th

2pm

€3

p.28

COMEDY

The Nualas: Lock Up Your Husbands

sat 28

8pm

€18 / €16 p.28

CINEMA

Whiplash

mon 30

8pm

€6

WORKSHOPs

Artzone Easter Camp

mon 30th

10am- €75 2pm

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We promised we would drop anc Centre again and here we are! hor at Riverbank Arts Theatre Lovett are delighted to Arts Centre as Artists in Residebe back at Riverbank year thanks to the support of nce for our second Ireland and Kildare Library and the Arts Council of Arts Services.

We have a lot in store for the have Actor Training Workshops, coming year. We Staged Reading and World PremieSchools Workshops, you and woo you and… wohoo! We’res all set to wow re off……

For starters - Here is a date for your diary – on 6th and 7th March we are back with THE GIRL WHO FORGOT TO SING BADLY. And here are some good reasons why we think you should come to see The Girl Who Forgot to Sing Badly..... reaso n 1 Why not?

reaso n 2 Your friend may get to see it, love it, rave about it, wave the fact that they’ve seen it and you haven’t, in your face, go on and on and on about it ad nauseam. Just get in there first and head that whole chestnut off at the PASS.

reaso n 3 Apparently, it’s brilliant.

reaso n 4 Truly uplifting.

reaso n 5 If you like boxes? Or indeed boxes within boxes? Or have a penchant for woodwork? And are impressed by design wizardry at it’s most wickedly “Now why couldn’t I have done that?” way. Then go see it.

reaso n 6 The set-design is pretty cool..

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reaso n 7 To sit back and be treated to a compendium of Sound, Lights, Set, Story and Performance that goes together like fingers in a yummy pie.

reaso n 8 If you like invisible drum-kits.

reaso n 9 If you and your granny or your friend or your dad or your younger sister or any of your family and any of your friends want to laugh your socks off at the same thing at the same time and at the same place and at the same funny man who’s sweating his socks off not three feet in front of you. Phew.

reaso n 10 To see if a brave little girl called Peggy can muster up all that it takes to save all those people that are dear to her too. reason the last

Go for Peggy. Go for her parents. And go for the packing.

That’s why.

the Riverbank and P.S. Louis Lovett here aka Peggy; aka Peter; aka et al. If you do come along towave or say hello or, to sure be then you see I and stage on up you’re sitting there and you see me we’ll take it from say, smile. Yes, a smile would be great and then I’ll smile at you and… eh, well… so. you see I there, I suppose. Lovely. See you when LL

january

Cinderella time: 2pm tickets: €3

sat 10th JAN

Dir: Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, Wilfred Jackson | USA | Cert: G | Language: English | Recommended: Age 5+ This Disney classic is one that families can enjoy together. Featuring catchy songs such as BibidiBobidi-Boo and a host of loveable characters, this classic animation from the Disney archives is a sparking delight and a must-see on the big screen.

family cinema

Riverbank CINEMA Presents:

FRANK time: 8pm tickets: €8

wed 14th jan

Michael Fassbender and Domhnal Gleeson star in this hilarious, offbeat comedy about a wannabe musician, Jon (Gleeson), who escapes his boring normal life and joins an avant-garde pop band led

by Frank (Fassbender), a mysterious musical genius who hides himself inside a large fake head, and his terrifying bandmate Clara (Maggie Gyllenhaal).

Critically acclaimed upon its release last May, Frank poses a series of hard questions about mental illness. Layered within its exploration of artistic expression, Lenny Abrahamson’s film examines our presumptions and prejudices about mental health issues, particularly within a creative context, to leave us with a work that engages as much as it entertains.

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january

DANCE

a shadow that leans time: 8pm tickets: €12/€10

thu 15th jan

A Shadow that leans’, is an exciting expansion of First Fortnight Festival into the art form of dance, consisting of five short works in the theatre.

‘With insight into the human psyche, from emptiness to empowerment and chaos to

sea road sessions time: 8pm tickets: €15/€12

fri 16th jan

The Sea Road Sessions will bring together 6 critically acclaimed traditional musicians from Scotland, Ireland and Sweden, each known for their distinctive character, innovative approach and striking musicality:

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acceptance, co-curators Nick Bryson and longterm collaborator Jeff Wallace (US-based dancer/ psychotherapist) shape an evening that glimpses a range of experiences of those with mental health issues. The evening plays to the strengths of the hugely expressive dancers Karen Gleeson and Aisling O’Coineen. There will be a discussion at the end of the evening on the issues raised by the works.

In association with Kildare Library & Arts Services workshop with the dance artists on 10th Feb. Information via Box Office/website

Kris Drever (guitar & vocals), Alan Kelly (piano accordion), Ian Carr (guitar & trumpet) Eamonn Coyne (banjo & tenor guitar), Steph Geremia (flute, vocals & sop. sax) and Staffan Lindfors (double bass).

It promises to be a stunning collaboration, presenting a fresh and exciting body of work including traditional music from Ireland, Scotland and Sweden as well as new compositions both vocal and instrumental.

Fallout by johnny savage

january

dates: sat 17th jan - sat 21st mar opening night: sat 24th jan The Riverbank presents ‘Fallout’ a new exhibition of work by photographer, Johnny Savage. Savage spent almost two years photographing and developing this series of photographs, shooting in various towns and cities across Ireland, including in his native North Kildare.

The resulting eerie and surreal landscapes present a view of a modern Ireland that is still haunted by its past. These photographs visit the all too familiar empty buildings on the edge of town, modern day ruins that have become part of our everyday landscape.

Working in the twilight of dusk and dawn, Savage uses reflections to create complex and layered images. These photographs explore the illusion of wealth and certainty created by the property boom, while giving quiet consideration to what remains in the wake of the Celtic Tiger.

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Riverbank CINEMA Presents:

january

mr. turner time: 8pm tickets: €6

mon 19th jan

Dir: Mike Leigh | UK | Cert: 12A | Language: English | Starring: Timothy Spall Profoundly affected by the death of his father, loved by a housekeeper he takes for granted and occasionally exploits sexually, eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) forms a close relationship with a seaside landlady with whom he eventually lives incognito in Chelsea, where he dies. Throughout this, he travels, paints, stays with the country aristocracy, visits brothels, is a popular if anarchic member of the Royal Academy of Arts, has himself strapped to the mast of a ship so that he can paint a snowstorm, and is both celebrated and reviled by the public and by royalty.

Winner - Timothy Spall, Best Actor, Cannes Film Festival 2014

CINEMA

Music Network Presents

maura o’connell, karen casey, martin tourish & ed Boyd time: 8pm tickets: €15/€12

fri 23rd jan

A special night with legendary vocalist Maura O’Connell along with former lead singer of Solas Karan Casey.

O’Connell became a house hold name as vocalist with De Danann. She has received two Grammy nominations and has collaborated with the likes of Nanci Griffith, Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss, The Chieftains, and Van Morrison. A highlyacclaimed solo artist, Casey is one of the most influential and innovative vocalists in Irish or American folk music, performing with such luminaries as James Taylor, Liam Clancy, Peggy Seeger, Mick Moloney, The Dubliners and Imelda May. Her gorgeous, soulful voice has featured on over 50 albums.

They will be joined by Lúnasa’s Ed Boyd on guitar and piano accordionist Martin Tourish of Altan.

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music

Lambert Puppet Theatre Presents:

january

snow White and bosco time: 2pm & 4pm tickets: €10

sun 25th jan

The Lambert Puppet Theatre is widely recognised as the Premier Touring Puppet Theatre Company in Ireland and is also internationally renowned for its many fine productions in Theatres throughout Ireland, The UK and Europe.

From its earliest beginning, the Lambert family has been involved with RTE TV, working on the hugely popular series Wanderly Wagon featuring the Late Eugene Lambert and Judge. Paula Lambert was the ‘Bosco’ voice on TV for seventeen years and, indeed, BOSCO is still a firm favourite with the younger children and will make a nostalgic appearance in the opening part of the Show.

theatre for children

This is a beautifully produced show with large puppets, colourful sets and exquisite lighting. It is suitable for an age group up to ten years of age.

Riverbank CINEMA Presents:

human capital time: 8pm tickets: €6

mon 26th jan

Dir: Paolo Virzi | Italy | Cert: Club | Language: Italian | Starring: Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Valeria Golino, Valeria BruniTedeschi, Fabrizio Gifuni, Matilde Gioli, Giovanni Anzaldo, Guglielmo Pinelli

CINEMA

Not just a chic thriller, but an engrossing study of Italian society and a downward-spiralling economy. Based on Stephen Amidon’s novel set in moneyed Connecticut, Human Capital smoothly relocates to Italy’s wealthy north in an engrossing if anxiety-provoking tale about two families whose destinies are tied together by a road accident. A top-flight cast gives the character-driven drama depth and conviction. Paolo Virzi’s refined threechapter tale reveals a cultural and systemic disparity in the value of human life.

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catalpa

january

thu 29th jan

time: 8pm tickets: €16/€14

A classic of modern Irish theatre, Catalpa is the story of the 1875 whaleship rescue of six Irish prisoners from Fremantle penal colony in Australia - all in the vibrant imagination of a screenwriter, the best movie never made! Catalpa is about heroes and visionaries, political intrigue and personal loyalty, with hot romance, mixedup rebels and battles at sea. An epic adventure story that challenges the nature of heroism, a celebration of the power of live theatre.

Scotsman Fringe First Edinburgh; Best Event Award Melbourne

“Lyrical and passionate, satirical and very funny” Irish Times “An improbably beautiful show” Variety “A soaring rip-roaring one-man adventure” Washington Post Written and performed by Donal O’Kelly.

Live music by Trevor Knight.

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Eleanor Tiernan

National therapy project time: 8pm tickets: €15/€13

fri 30th jan

“Poor little Ireland. Trouble has beset our misfortunate country in many guises over the years.... vikings, famine, colonisation, religious oppression, a litany of sporting defeats and now a relentless stream of manufactured bands “show-casing” Irish talent... the list goes on. How would it be to heal these scars in a gentle healing ceremony with your fellow citizen? Through an exciting new spiritual programme called HibernoLiving™, the National Therapy Project provides a space for Irish citizens to discover new emotional realities. Like the NCT*... but for your soul. Wear comfortable clothing. *-All citizens must attend the National Therapy Project on a voluntary basis.”

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COMEDY

february

Riverbank CINEMA Presents:

the imitation game time: 8pm tickets: €6

mon 2nd feb

Dir: Morten Tyldum | UK | 2014 | 114 mins | Cert: 12A | Language: English | Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley Benedict Cumberbatch stars as brilliant Cambridge mathematician, cryptanalyst and pioneering computer scientist Alan Turing, who spearheaded the Enigma code-breaking operation during World War II and was later persecuted by the British government for his homosexuality. Norwegian director Morten Tyldum (Headhunters) skilfully delivers a gripping film, with Turing and his colleagues racing against time to devise a machine that can crack Germany’s Enigma codes, while Turing himself must work out how to be a gay man at a time when such men are routinely crushed by the law.

CINEMA

Music Network Presents

phronesis time: 8pm tickets: €15/€12

wed 4th feb

Hailed a few years back as “the most exciting and imaginative piano trio since EST,” Phronesis have more than lived up to the hype, evolving into one of the most exhilarating jazz trios in Europe and attracting rave reviews and a slew of awards along the way.

Their explosive live performances packed with killer riffs and pulsing grooves, have captured the hearts and minds of audiences from Sydney to Monterey.

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Phronesis is defined by the extraordinary empathy and interplay between the three musicians. At the heart of the band sits the big-toned bass of Dane Jasper Høiby, framed by the delicate lyricism of British pianist Ivo Neame and the serpentine polyrhythms of Swedish drummer Anton Eger. It’s a unique, uncompromising sound, using Høiby’s original compositions as a launch pad for collective conjuring where genre-bending and risk-taking is the norm.

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february

Riff Raff Drama Group Presents

see the light time: 8pm tickets: €12

FRI sat 6th & 7th FEB FEB

When Colm and Victoria decide to go on a short break with some friends, their plans soon go awry and they resort to holding a dinner party for the disgruntled guests.

Things go from bad to worse when the Bothered old Maintenance man and Victorias crazy Mother show up and add to the growing Tension. Strange and unusal things start to happen in the hous and, with some unsavoury characters showing up for the party, anything is liable to happen. ”See The Light” is a hilarious Comedy/Farse with organised chaos from start to end.

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workshops

createschool stop motion workshop time: 2pm-5pm tickets: €80 sat 7th feb

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sat 21st feb

sat 28th feb

Ever wanted to send your favourite mini figure on a space adventure?

This 4 week Brick Flicks stop motion workshop will show you how to blast off in a rocket, charter unknown space and explore alien planets. Participants will work in small groups to collaborate and create the set, storyboard and plan their stop motion movie and then to film and edit it.

The workshop is focused on hands-on learning and all participants will receive a certificate of participation and a copy of their movie.

All materials are supplied including our mobile film studio kit of iPads so all you need to bring is your favourite Lego character. Suitable for 8yrs+.

picture you, picture me

february

by emer gillespie dates: sat 7th feb - sun 12th april meet the artist event: sat 21st feb 4pm

Picture You, Picture Me is a collaborative and explorative portrait project between artist Emer Gillespie and her daughter Laoisha. Born in Galway Ireland in 2002, Laoisha has Downs Syndrome. As a consistent subject in Emer’s work, this series has naturally evolved from her curiosity and urge to stand on the other side of the camera, taking more control over the artist as the subject, and of the images taken.

By ceding a certain amount of authorial control, the resulting work creates an environment in which to explore the themes of collaborative creativity, child autonomy, trust and the relationship between subject and photographer.

Is technical ability a prerequisite for creative control? Does the photographer’s participation as a subject influence the narrative? Can a reciprocal experience empower one to become a more trusting and genuine subject? These are just a few of the possible considerations this series instigates.

Photography, by its nature as a visual medium, only shows the surface of what are complex relationships and subjective realities. There is a desire to examine and document subtle relationships in contemporary, re-envisioned family life. As a participant-observer, these images are the artist’s own examination of appearance and existence, perception and thought through the visual exploration of her modern family.

Join the artist for a photography workshop on 20th Feb. See page 18

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cinema Riverbank CINEMA Presents:

diplomacy time: 8pm tickets: €6

mon 9th feb

Dir: Volker Schlöndorff | France, Germany | Cert: Club | Language: French, German | Starring: Andre Dussollier, Niels Arestrup Towards the end of World War II, General Dietrick von Choltitz, the governor of Nazi-occupied Paris, receives an order to destroy the city if the Nazis lose it to Allied forces.

In this riveting adaptation of the stage play, the great Volker Schlöndorff has created a psychologically elaborate game of political manners between two highly contrasting characters played by two of France’s greatest stage and screen actors André Dussollier and Niels Arestrup. While Choltitz entrenches himself behind his duty to unquestioningly obey all military orders, Nordling tries everything he can to appeal to reason and humanity and prevent the senseless destruction of the beloved ‘City of Light.’ “Diplomacy” is deeply connected with its moment in history, yet resounds with timeliness in its study of ideologies and the necessary search for common ground.

Loco and Reckless Productions Presents::

the man in the woman’s shoes time: 8pm tickets: €15/€12

fri 13th feb

Set in October 1978. Pope John Paul the First is not long dead, autumn is closing in and Pat Farnon has ‘some business’ to do in town. The Man In The Woman’s Shoes is a charming encounter with an ageing man who has a boundless enthusiasm for life. Mikel Murfi delivers a visionary, and imaginative performance as he captures both the fun and tenderness of the story.

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This show was originally commissioned by the Hawk’s Well Theatre in Sligo with Sligo County Council Arts Service for the Bealtaine festival in 2012 and last year toured to venues around Ireland.

join me in the pines

february

Dave Geraghty, Bell X1

time: 8pm tickets: €15

sat 14th feb

Bell X1’s David Geraghty’s latest project, Join Me In The Pines, released their debut album ‘INHERIT’ on 10th October. From this they have unleashed the incredible debut single ‘Joy Is A Lion’, the stunning song ‘Golden Guilt’, ‘Should Not Roam’ and now‘At First Light’ is the fourth track to be uncovered from the album.

David Geraghty released his debut solo album ‘Kill Your Darlings’ in 2007, to critical and fan acclaim. The album was also nominated for a Choice Music Prize that year.

2009 saw David return with his second solo offering ‘The Victory Dance’. Both of these albums were written and recorded between stints in the hectic Bell X1 touring schedule.

This will be a very special intimidate gig not to be missed.

music “IMPRESSIVE SOLO EFFORT FROM BELL X1 GUITARIST” Olaf Tyaransen, Hotpress Irish Independent

Barnstorm Theatre Presents:

Monday’s child

sun 15th time: 2pm & 4pm feb tickets: €8 family (2 adults & 2 children) €28 Monday’s Child tells the simple poetic story of the unique bond between a little girl and an old woman suffering memory loss. Together in a dream-like garden, they sing and dance and dress up, as they joyously explore a treasure trove of memory boxes.

This sensitive, imaginative, yet funny play explores how we collect memories, how these shape who we are, and how they help us to meet the challenges of growing old.

theatre for children

While children adore a succession of colourful surprises, the play also resonates strongly with adults, making this an ideal family show.

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february

Riverbank CINEMA Presents:

charlie’s country time: 8pm tickets: €6

mon 16th feb

Dir: Rolf de Heer | Australia | Cert: Club | Language: English | Starring: David Gulpilil Rolf de Heer’s compassionate, clear-eyed drama about the contemporary Aboriginal condition is a showcase for veteran actor, co-scenarist and friend David Gulpilil.

His overwhelming image remains after watching this film about a man conflicted by living on the edge of two worlds.

The film tells a story of Charlie, an Aboriginal man who paints tree barks and fishes barramundi fish, all the while feeling out of place in an Australia which is no longer his. This is a fascinating insight into the indigenous culture and offers an ode to this expansive land of ours Down Under, with its unique landscape and evocative natural sounds.

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workshops

picture you, picture me workshop time: 10.30am | 1pm* tickets: €10

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fri 20th feb

Children are invited to grab a camera and join artist Emer Gillespie for this interactive photography workshop. The session will start with a look at the artists project, ‘Picture you, Picture me’ which will be installed in the gallery and in response will learn some photography tips on their own cameras and take photos around the gallery.

Limited places - early booking advised *There will be two sessions.

Ages 5-7: 10.30am to 12pm.

Ages 8-12: 1pm to 2.30pm.

february

Isla Grant From the Heart Tour

time: 8pm tickets: €25

fri 20th feb

One of Scotland’s most popular singer-songwriters, Isla Grant makes a welcome return visit to Ireland following her recent tours of New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the UK. Much loved on this island, she has received six ‘Platinum Discs’ and one ‘Gold Disc’ in recognition of her album sales. Her latest album, Songs from the Heart, has been well received.

Her husband Al will make his popular contribution to the show, giving his rendition of some classic Jim Reeves hits. They will be joined by Multi instrumentalist Glen Flynn.

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family cinema

Riverbank Family CINEMA Presents:

the book of life time: 2pm tickets: €3

sat 21st feb

Dir: Jorge R. Gutierrez| USA | Cert: G Featuring the voices of Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum, Ron Perlman, Diego Luna Psst...Stay & Play!

Meet the photographer behind our current children’s exhibition after the film!

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From producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. “The Book of Life” chronicles the journey of Manolo (Diego Luna), a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure spanning three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites, “The Book of Life” encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future

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february

cinema Riverbank CINEMA Presents:

eastern boys time: 8pm tickets: €6

mon 23rd feb

Dir: Robin Campillo | France | Cert: Club | Language: French | Starring: Olivier Rabourdin, Kirill Emelyanov, Danil Vorobyev This tale of a middle-aged businessman who gets more than he bargained for when cruising in the Gare

du Nord is by turns a frightening home-invasion drama, a tender love story and a tense hide-and-seek thriller.

They come from all over Eastern Europe: Russia, Ukraine, Moldavia.. The oldest ones appear no more than 25; as for the youngest, there is no way of telling their age.

They spend all their time hanging around the Gare du Nord train station in Paris. They might be prostitutes.

Daniel, a discreet man in his early fifties, invites a young man to his place, with wholly unpredictable consequences. Daniel will have to learn to fight to defend himself and the youth from the violent reaction of the group, led by a brutal man who is determined not to loosen his grip.

Bigger Picture Projects Presents

run/don’t run time: 8pm tickets: €16/€14

wed 25th feb

Written By Gary Duggan New York City, 1999 – A young man fleeing Dublin crash lands on the couch of his Irish American cousin, just as this older cousin’s relationship with his girlfriend is imploding. Over the summer, the three cling to the last vestiges of the dying club scene and flirt with small-time criminality as storm clouds gather.

Part love triangle, crime thriller and immigrant story, RUN / DON’T RUN is a provocative and accessible new play from acclaimed writer Gary Duggan (RTE’s AMBER and FAIR CITY), previous plays produced

by Fishamble and the Abbey Theatre.

“Duggan writes very well… a deft storyteller with a gift for pacy, punchy narratives and for quick clean characterisations.”

Fintan O’Toole, IRISH TIMES

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two brothers time: 8pm tickets: €18/€16

february

sat 28th feb

Violin maestro Vladimir is delighted to share the stage with his equally gifted younger brother Anton. Two Brothers celebrates popular classical music by the great composers mixed with well-known favourites from the stage and screen.

PIANO

ADAM KURUC

During the last ten years, Vladimir Jablokov has established himself as one of the brightest young stars on the Irish classical scene, with concerts and recordings that show his love of both Viennese music and contemporary pop / crossover.

Completing the gifted trio for this concert will be pianist Adam Kuruc, Vladimir’s longtime arranger and coproducer. Hear pieces such as, ‘If I were a Richman’, ‘Sunrise Sunset’, ‘Dark Is The Night’ and ‘Those Were The Days’ as well as well known themes from Dr Zhivago, West Side Story, The Godfather and other cinema favourites.

music www.vladvioli n.com

Riverbank CINEMA Presents:

stations of the cross time: 8pm tickets: €6

mon 2nd mar

Dir: Dietrich Brüggemann | Germany | 2014 | Cert: 15A | Language: German | Starring: Lea van Acken, Franziska Weisz, Florian Stetter, Lucie Aron, Moritz Knapp A 14-year-old girl’s commitment to the extreme tenets of a conservative Roman Catholic sect is traced with a mix of compassion and irony in this film. The parents of 14-yearold Maria belong to a fundamentalist Catholic community and have raised her according to the tenets of their strict faith. At school, Maria must face the jeers of her secular classmates for trying to remain true to her religion, while at home she lives under the constant disapproval of her mother who demands ever-more painful self-abnegations from her. Filmed in 14 long takes corresponding to the 14 stations of the cross, this emotionally wrenching film is also a formal triumph.

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Winner Best Script, Berlin Film Festival and Student Critics Jury, Edinburgh International Film Festival 2014

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IFI Education Presents:

Populaire time: 10am tickets: €6

family cinema

school screening

tue 3rd mar

It’s 1950’s France and country girl Rose moves to Paris to take on a secretarial job where it doesn’t take long for her boss, (Romain Duris), to see the potential of Rose’s amazing typing skills. Next stop the national speed-typing championships.

The glamorous costumes, cars and period details make this a charming film that also manages to make several points about choices for women at the time with humour and subtlety.

Theatre Lovett Presents:

the girl who forgot to sing badly tickets: €8 family (2 adults & 2 children) €28 school shows

family shows

Fri 6th Mar 10am & 12pm

sat 7th Mar 2pm & 4pm

Sometimes it takes a girl-sized human to solve an adult-sized problem.

Peggy O’Hegarty and her parents are packers. They squeeze fruit into tins, foxes into boxes, even bikes into brown paper bags. And all the while Peggy sings with the voice of an angel – a grossly unfortunate angel, who can’t sing at all.

But one day work stops working, and the jobs stop coming, and Peggy steps outside to find that winter has arrived… and everyone in her city gone!

Ingenious performer Louis Lovett leads the audience on an untamed adventure that crosses snowy lands and wild seas. As Peggy desperately tries to save the day, we learn about love, loss, the reassurance of goats, and the courage to sing gloriously on or off-key.

Suitable for ages 7+ and adults of all ages.

Originally produced by The Ark in association with Theatre Lovett

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the fresh prince of delamere time: 8pm tickets: €20/€18

march

sat 7th mar

Top Irish stand-up and TV comic Neil Delamere is coming to Riverbank Arts Centre with his brand new tour, The Fresh Prince of Delamere.

Described by The Scotsman as “a master”, Delamere is renowned for his on-stage banter and quickwitted, well-observed yarns and previous tours and international appearances – including the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival – have been a sell-out. Expect The Fresh Prince of Delamere to deliver the same powerhouse performance from the star of RTÉ’s The Panel, 2nd Republic, BBC’s The Blame Game, Fighting Talk and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.

Riverbank CINEMA Presents:

patrick’s day time: 8pm tickets: €6

mon 9th mar

Dir: Terry McMahon | Ireland | Cert: TBC | Language: English | Starring: Moe Dunford, Kerry Fox, Philip Jackson, Catherine Walker

comedy

The object of his desire is Karen, a suicidal flight attendant, who has no idea the intimacy she shares with Patrick might reintroduce her to living. Patrick’s obsessive mother Maura doesn’t realise her own misguided love may be more dangerous than hate.

To pull Karen and Patrick apart, she enlists the help of a dysfunctional detective called Freeman, who will use his position to help her — for a price. Patrick’s Day is a provocative and heart-breaking love story about the right to intimacy for everyone..

Joint Winner – Best Irish Feature, Galway Film Fleadh 2014

Patrick is a warm, open, twenty-six-year-old virgin schizophrenic. Pills and his mother’s protection mean he is no threat to himself or anyone else. Until he falls in love.

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march

bassam time: 8pm tickets: €12/€10

thu 12th mar

BASSAM is a one man show, based on the personal story of Bassam Aramin, a Palastinian peace activist, whose 10 year old daughter Abir, was killed by an Israeli soldier.

In 2008 the play was produced in Hebrew by the Cameri Theatre of Tel Aviv and was presented at the prestigious one man show festival “Theatroneto” in Jaffa, Israel. Since then the play has been translated into four languages (Arabic, English, German and Italian), reproduced in Ireland and has toured Northern Ireland, England and France.

The play is followed by a POST SHOW DISCUSSION which allows the audience to explore the complexity of the situation and to open a space for dialogue with the writer and director, Idan Meir and actor, Fadl Mustapha.

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Kildare Youth Theatre Presents

hospital food

by Eugene O’Hare

time: 8pm tickets: €10/€8

sat fri 13th & 14th mar mar

Set in the present day, ten teenagers from the ages 14 to 17 are the residents of a teenage cancer unit in a city hospital. All of them (a mix of boys and girls) are undergoing various conventional treatments for different cancers at different stages of progression.

Their shared illness bonds them and they support each other as they reveal their fears and hopes for the future while confronting, head on, the very real prospects of untimely death.

Directed by Peter Hussey, ‘Hospital Food’ is by Irish writer Eugene O’ Hare who wrote ‘Refuge’ for the Abbey Theatre, and ‘Shopping for Boys’ for Channel 4.

‘Hospital Food’ is an insightful and wise play about loss and friendship. It is suitable for anyone aged 13 plus.

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march

St. Patrick’s Weekend!

The speks time: 1pm tickets: €7

sun 15th mar

The Speks present a lively show of nursery rhymes and sing-along songs set to acoustic Irish music which will have adults and kids jumping in their seats! They live on a mysterious island off the coast of Co. Clare called Glasses Island where everybody wears glasses!

m us ic for children

The Speks have won a Parents’ Choice music award in the US where their music has been described as “Riverdance for toddlers” and they encourage kids to sing, scream, clap and dance along during their performances. This will be a great fun event for kids of all ages. Sing along and sing aloud!

‘If your little ones love fantastic, magical songs…then The Speks are the boys for you!’ Tom Dunne, Newstalk ‘The Speks...they’re really great!” Derek Mooney, RTE Radio 1

inni k time: 8pm tickets: €15/€12

thu 19th mar

Inni-K mesmerises with the transcendent quality of her voice and arresting stage presence. The Co. Kildare singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, has featured on RTÉ’s Other Voices; shared stages with such diverse artists as world renowned kora master Toumani Diabaté at his request, Efterklang, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Wallis Bird, This is how we Fly, Luka Bloom & many more. She has toured the world with Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre’s production ‘Rian’, and will be playing this special concert at Riverbank Arts Centre as part of her album launch tour. Inni-K will be joined by drummer and percussionist Brian Walsh and band.

‘Inni-K is a force to watch.’ Liam Ó Maonlaí

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march

LARK Presents:

hairspray the musical

fri sat 20th & 21st time: 8pm mar mar tickets: €15/€10 family (2 adults & 2 children) €40 The story of a girl whose dream to dance on tv finally comes true and in the process she smashes the race divide.

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This 8 Tony award winning musical is brought to life by the local talents of LARK

dominic kirwan with special guest Mary Duff

time: 8pm tickets: €25

sun 22nd mar

With a career spanning over 25 years, Dominic Kirwan has remained one of the most versatile performers on these islands.

Amongst his peers and fans alike, Dominic’s live shows are regarded as some of the most vibrant and exciting in today’s music scene. With his rich voice and wide repertoire, there is always something to please even the most ardent music critic.

Kirwan will be joined by Mary Duff, who is highly respected for her vocal contribution in all of Daniel O’Donnell concerts worldwide and has a loyal following in her own right.

With over 14 studio albums released and another on the way, Dominic Kirwan is very much on top of his game.

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Riverbank CINEMA Presents:

leviathan time: 8pm tickets: €6

mon 23rd mar

Dir: Andrey Zvyaginstev | Russia | Cert: Club | Language: Russian | Starring: Alexey Serebryakov, Elena Lyadova Russian master Andrey Zvyagintsev shines again with this powerful drama, his latest after 2011’s Elena, about a man in a battle of wills against the shady mayor of his town.

Kolia lives in a small North Russian town near the Barents Sea. He has his own auto-repair shop, which stands right next to the house where he lives with his young wife Lilya and son. His life takes a turn when the mayor Vadim proposes to acquire his land.

Kolia cannot stand losing everything he has – not only the land, but also all the beauty that has surrounded him from the day of his birth.

Winner: Best Screenplay, Cannes Film Festival 2014

CINEMA

hanging with the elephant An Evening with Michael Harding

time: 8pm tickets: €15

thu 26th mar

Following his hugely popular nationwide tour of venues in Ireland in the autumn of 2013, Michael Harding, author, playwright and Irish Times columnist, is on his travels again in his unique one man show, talking with great honesty and wit about life, love and growing old. Coinciding with the publication of his latest book Hanging with the Elephant, he will once again enthral audiences with a night of storytelling, musings and readings from his very best work.

Talk

Hilarious yet poignant, homespun yet profound, downto-earth yet prone to amazing flights of fancy, there’s nothing quite like an evening with Michael Harding.

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Riverbank Family CINEMA Presents:

march

THE UNBEATABLES time: 2pm tickets: €3

sat 28th mar

Dir. Juan José Campanella | Argentina, Spain Cert: G | Language: English | Recommended Age: 7+ | Featuring the voices of: Rupert Grint, Peter Serafinowicz, Anthony Head, Rob Brydon The Unbeatables is a cheeky, inventive animated football feature marked by a wild visual imagination and some witty verbal touches. Once upon a time, Amadeo (voiced by Rupert Grint) was an undisputed champion of table football but slightly less accomplished when it came to everyday life and winning the heart of childhood sweetheart Lara (Eve Ponsonby). Football is the stage on which this story of love, respect, friendship and passion is played out.

Great fun for young and old!

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the nualas LOCK UP YOUR HUSBANDS time: 8pm tickets: €18/€16

sat 28th mar

In their most dangerous show ever The Nualas break the mould they made previously with a deluge of new songs, higher harmonies, different keys and slightly shorter dresses, if that’s possible!

And there’s more – expect new Nuala revelations, harder laughs, slicker riffs, and even tighter foundation wear, if that’s possible! When this show pre-viewed in Dolan’s of Leitrim at least three Gardai and a relationship counsellor had to be called.

As part of their ensuing community service (six weeks scooping out litter from the Shannon) the girls were obliged, as a warning, to call this sweltering new show: LOCK UP YOUR HUSBANDS. You have been warned.

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In this psychological thriller, Andrew (Miles Teller) is a gifted young jazz drummer pushed to his breaking point.

Riverbank CINEMA Presents:

whiplash time: 8pm tickets: €6

mon 30th mar

Dir: Damien Chazelle | USA | Cert: 15A | Language: English | Starring: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist, Paul Reiser, Austin Stowell, Nate Lang

After being accepted to a prestigious music conservatory, Andrew’s only focus is achieving perfection. Unfortunately for him, that’s also what his brutal and unorthodox new teacher has in mind.

An exhilarating drama that asks how far a person can be pushed, Whiplash is a study in nail-biting suspense.

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Jameson Dublin International Film Festival & Riverbank Arts Centre Present:

foil arms & hog Begorrah

as part of Jameson Dublin International Film Festival

time: 8pm tickets: €15/€12

Firmly established as one of Europe’s premier film festivals, Riverbank Arts Centre is pleased to bring a special screening from Jameson Dublin International Film Festival.

Dubbed by the critics as a ‘powerhouse of sketch comedy’, Foil Arms and Hog have recently completed a world tour, have over 4million YouTube hits, and are starring on Jason Byrne’s new TV3 show.

Fantastically bizarre and deliriously funny. Sketch comedy at its best

surprise screening

Full details of Jameson Dublin International Film Festival 19th-29th 2015 are available on www.jdiff. com

thu 2nd apr

Contact box office for more details on 045 448327 Date and time of this surprise screening will be announced via our website and social networks.

Get all of our cinema listings on www.riverbank.ie/ cinema

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april

easter comes early this year!

Book your family shows now As Easter lands early this year, we thought it wise to give you a sneak peak of what we are bringing to Riverbank Arts Centre for the younger family members.

To get all the latest information on our upcoming family shows visit our dedicated section on the website www.riverbank.ie/childrens. We also have a very special newsletter which we post directly to children which contains lots of fun activities, upcoming shows, and competitions.

If you would like to sign up your child for the brochure contact the box office on 045 448327 or sign up online.

artzone

mon 30th mar

fri 3rd apr

time: 10am - 2pm tickets: â‚Ź75 Artzone are back at Riverbank this Easter and their teachers have developed two fab new portfolios with a wide range of colourful and fun-filled art pieces.

This week with Artzone is divided into two age groups 5-7yrs and 8-12yrs. Each portfolio includes a full range of Easter themed art, crafts, stories and related games. As always, early booking is advised

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The Ark Presents:

Far away from me

by Amy Conroy

april

Inspired by The Princess & The Pea

time: 2pm tickets: €8/€28 (family)

wed tue 7th & 8th apr apr

Kevin is a little prince…at least that’s what his mum tells him.

Kevin likes the idea of this, of being a prince on a horse, a beautiful brown horse with a white splotch down his nose and galloping across the kingdom. His kingdom.

From his bedroom behind the eighth door, on the eighth floor of a tall building (one of eight in a row), Kevin can go. And he wants to go. Far away from here. So his towering imagination takes him on some highflying adventures. But there’s a storm coming and he needs to decide what’s real and what’s not real as his fast paced fantasies land with a spectacular bump right there on his bed.

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Far Away from Me is a new theatre show written and directed by Amy Conroy, inspired by The Princess and the Pea and infused with the wild energy of aerial performance, dance music and great storytelling. Ages 6+

The book clinic time: 11am tickets: free

thu 9th apr

Are you a young reader? Looking for a new series to delve into? Feeling uninspired by your bookshelves at home?

Do you need a prescription for an exciting new read? Then pop along to the Book Clinic at the Riverbank Arts Centre.

Parents and children are invited to drop in for an informal consultation with one of Children’s Books Ireland’s friendly panel of Book Doctors, who are ready to offer the best advice for the young readers in your family. The Doodle Doctors will also be on hand to inspire creative minds in the waiting area! Booking is not required and the Book Clinic is free of charge.

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Enhance your visit to Riverbank Arts Centre by sampling some of the delights on offer at CaToCa, the on-site café. The café serves a wide array of food for breakfast, lunch, and pre-theatre bites. It is the perfect spot to unwind and relax with a glass of wine or a gourmet coffee. For those with a sweet tooth, the café has plenty to offer in cakes, pastries, and other treats.

Liz and her dedicated team are on hand to ensure your visit to CaToCa at Riverbank Arts Centre is a pleasurable one.

Daily specials, pre-theatre deals, and cinema club specials are available.

Visit www.catocafinefood.com or phone 045486791 31

Address: Main Street Newbridge

Co. Kildare Email: info@riverbank.ie Web: www.riverbank.ie Box Office Email: boxoffice@riverbank.ie Phone: (045) 448327

Free wifi available in the foyer and CatoCa Cafe Riverbank Arts Centre is kindly supported by

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