Beowulf - A Thousand Years of Baggage
Set Theatre
New York ensemble Banana Bag & Bodice bring you a riotous, raw and rowdy retelling of this ancient tale, set to the rhythms of an explosive seven-piece band
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Acclaimed Cork-based theatre company Corcadorca presents an intimate show staged in a real apartment and starring IFTA-winning actress Eileen Walsh.
Tabernacle
The Watergate Theatre
Fearghus Ó Conchúir, one of Ireland’s leading independent choreographers, presents an exciting new dance piece that takes a thoughtful look at changing attitudes to religion
anybody waitin’?
ponydance are back, and this time they’re free! Join these incorrigible flirts on their quest through the streets of Kilkenny to find a man
The Big Deal
Barnstorm Theatre
Una McKevitt returns to Kilkenny with the extraordinary real-life story of two women who knew from a very young age that they were born into the wrong bodies
Title & Deed
Barnstorm Theatre
Gare St Lazare Players Ireland are back with the world premiere of Title and Deed, a new piece specially-written for the company by acclaimed American playwright Will Eno
Star Boy
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel - Kilbride Suite
Joe Brennan presents this delightful early years theatre performance, telling the tale of a small boy who just loves to explore
Holy Mary
The Watergate Theatre
A magical and hilarious new play by Eoin Colfer, bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series, that takes an honest look at life through the eyes of eight-year-old Majella Barnes
Body Duet
The Watergate Theatre
John Scott’s Irish Modern Dance Theatre presents an energy-packed performance featuring two outstanding dancers
Beowulf - A Thousand Years of Baggage
Set Theatre
New York ensemble Banana Bag & Bodice bring you a riotous, raw and rowdy retelling of this ancient tale, set to the rhythms of an explosive seven-piece band
Request Programme
Acclaimed Cork-based theatre company Corcadorca presents an intimate show staged in a real apartment and starring IFTA-winning actress Eileen Walsh.
Tabernacle
The Watergate Theatre
Fearghus Ó Conchúir, one of Ireland’s leading independent choreographers, presents an exciting new dance piece that takes a thoughtful look at changing attitudes to religion
anybody waitin’?
ponydance are back, and this time they’re free! Join these incorrigible flirts on their quest through the streets of Kilkenny to find a man
The Big Deal
Barnstorm Theatre
Una McKevitt returns to Kilkenny with the extraordinary real-life story of two women who knew from a very young age that they were born into the wrong bodies
Title & Deed
Barnstorm Theatre
Gare St Lazare Players Ireland are back with the world premiere of Title and Deed, a new piece specially-written for the company by acclaimed American playwright Will Eno
Star Boy
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel - Kilbride Suite
Joe Brennan presents this delightful early years theatre performance, telling the tale of a small boy who just loves to explore
Holy Mary
The Watergate Theatre
A magical and hilarious new play by Eoin Colfer, bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series, that takes an honest look at life through the eyes of eight-year-old Majella Barnes
Body Duet
The Watergate Theatre
John Scott’s Irish Modern Dance Theatre presents an energy-packed performance featuring two outstanding dancers
anybody waitin’?
ponydance are back, and this time they’re free! Join these incorrigible flirts on their quest through the streets of Kilkenny to find a man
Beowulf - A Thousand Years of Baggage
Set Theatre
New York ensemble Banana Bag & Bodice bring you a riotous, raw and rowdy retelling of this ancient tale, set to the rhythms of an explosive seven-piece band
Body Duet
The Watergate Theatre
John Scott’s Irish Modern Dance Theatre presents an energy-packed performance featuring two outstanding dancers
Holy Mary
The Watergate Theatre
A magical and hilarious new play by Eoin Colfer, bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series, that takes an honest look at life through the eyes of eight-year-old Majella Barnes
Request Programme
Acclaimed Cork-based theatre company Corcadorca presents an intimate show staged in a real apartment and starring IFTA-winning actress Eileen Walsh.
Star Boy
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel - Kilbride Suite
Joe Brennan presents this delightful early years theatre performance, telling the tale of a small boy who just loves to explore
Tabernacle
The Watergate Theatre
Fearghus Ó Conchúir, one of Ireland’s leading independent choreographers, presents an exciting new dance piece that takes a thoughtful look at changing attitudes to religion
The Big Deal
Barnstorm Theatre
Una McKevitt returns to Kilkenny with the extraordinary real-life story of two women who knew from a very young age that they were born into the wrong bodies
Title & Deed
Barnstorm Theatre
Gare St Lazare Players Ireland are back with the world premiere of Title and Deed, a new piece specially-written for the company by acclaimed American playwright Will Eno
Help me Choose
Every year the Kilkenny Arts Festival brings so many amazing events to our city that its almost impossible to make sure you find all the events that may appeal to you. So we've put on our thinking caps and come up with this simple reference to suggest events you may not have considered.
My First Festival
This is my first time at an arts festival. I want to see what this festival is all about. I haven't heard of a lot of these names before and I'd like suggestions on what might be great to see.
My Inspiring Festival
I want to think. I want to get out of my comfort zone and confront the world head on. I don't want to be spoon fed. I want to be blown away. I want to argue.
My Surprising Festival
I want to find those hidden gems - things I may not have heard of but once I've experienced I will never forget.
My Alternative Festival
I want to see edgier, grittier more experimental stuff. I want to dance, have some fun. I want to stay up late.
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