A Savage Silence is a locally made, ultra-low budget independent Irish film rooted in the Midlands. Based on the novel by Rory Hafford, the film explores relationship breakdown, betrayal, and the challenge of finding a new way forward. Told in a deliberately pared-back, reflective style, it focuses on emotional truth over polish. The cast is made...
Wednesday 25th March at 12pm Being a witch is super exciting. There's always so much to do and so much fun to be had. And maybe that's why Natascha the Witch can't sleep... Can anyone, or anything, help her drift off?This charming interactive musical blends storytelling, songs, and animation to create a magical experience for...
Bernard O'Shea, the 'Desperate House Husband,' invites you on a hilarious escapade into the stay-at-home parenting world. Brace yourself for comical tales of domestic appliances with sinister intentions, yearning for a peaceful night's rest, and even covert playground reconnaissance operations. It's a laugh-out-loud journey through the trials and tribulations of modern family life!
The fantastic Muddy River Band have been thrilling theatre audiences nationwide with their spellbinding show celebrating the music of three of the greatest songwriters of our time: Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Van Morrison. For this special Tuar Ard performance, the band present an intimate unplugged acoustic set, bringing new warmth, colour and detail to...
Wednesday 15th April 2026 The Barking Dog Theatre Company return to Tuar Ard with two delightful shows for primary school children, full of puppetry, music and audience participation. 10.00am — Teddy’s Day on the Farm Junior and Senior Infants / Ages 6 and under Sammy wants Eddy the Teddy to make breakfast for a change,...
Wednesday 15th April 2026 The Barking Dog Theatre Company return to Tuar Ard with two delightful shows for primary school children, full of puppetry, music and audience participation. 11.30am — The Wind in the Willows First and Second Class / Ages 5 – 8 An engaging adaptation of the classic tale as Mole leaves his...
One of Ireland’s most in-demand folk bands, The Highstool Prophets bring a fresh, high-energy take to the music we all know and love. With sold-out shows, national TV appearances and a catalogue that has racked up millions of streams, they have built a reputation for unforgettable live performances. Known for their infectious energy and heartfelt...
John B. Keane’s Moll is a much-loved comedy set in a rural presbytery in the late 60s / early 70s. With the departure of their long-serving housekeeper, a canon and his two curates begin interviewing candidates for the role. Moll arrives with high standards and little patience for clerical indecision, quickly taking control of the...
Connemarvellous is a fast-moving bilingual comedy about a teenager’s first reluctant trip to the Gaeltacht. When her parents abandon her to chase sunshine on a foreign holiday, she finds herself trapped between céilís, cúpla focail and an unexpected enemy from home. Packed with sharp observations, wry humour and playful code-switching, Connemarvellous explores the joys and...
After the success of A Day in the Country, Tadhg J Devery returns to Tuar Ard with a brand-new, bigger and completely unhinged comedy show. With roots in acting, farming and building, Tadhg’s sharp wit and authentic rural humour have earned him a devoted following across Ireland. In Pints, Dentures & Rock ’n’ Roll, Tadhg...
Thursday 7th May 2026 at 7.30pm - 9pm Join us for an uplifting evening of music and song with the hugely talented Rabbette Family and guests, marking the welcome stretch in the evenings and the arrival of summer. Each year the Bealtaine Festival invites people to celebrate creativity as we age, encouraging participation in social...
Join us at Tuar Ard Arts Centre for a truly special night with one of Ireland’s most celebrated vocalists, Tommy Fleming. Renowned for his powerful voice and deeply emotional performances, Tommy has spent over three decades captivating audiences across Ireland and around the world. His unique ability to blend traditional Irish songs with contemporary classics...
