FREE EVENT - Check out the trailer here We are delighted to announce that the May Film Tour, organised by access>CINEMA and the Irish Film Institute to coincide with the Bealtaine Festival, will again take place in 2025. This year the theme of the Bealtaine continues to be Lust for Life, based on Iggy Pop’s iconic...
Laois Fourth Wall Theatre Group presents Bernard Farrell’s situational comedy I Do Not Like Thee, Doctor Fell directed by David Corri. A group therapy session is led by the enigmatic and manipulative Suzy (Mary Dermody). The participants Joe Fell (John Kavanagh), Roger (Kevin Lalor-Fitzpatrick), Peter (Joe Murphy), Maureen (Alex O’Neill) and Rita (Maeve Heneghan) reveal...
FREE EVENT | BOOKING REQUIRED Is Mise Éire Eile: I am another Ireland The true story of a community grappling with itself after the arrival of 100 international protection applicants. On a rainy evening in autumn 2023 the staff of a small guesthouse in Newbridge prepared to welcome 100 international protection applicants. As buses with...
Leinster School of Dance will preform their end of year show on the stage in Tuar Ard. Tickets available here
Michelle and her close friend Marie-Claude are enjoying a peaceful and simple life after both retiring from Paris to a rural Burgundy village. But an upsetting visit from Michelle’s daughter Valerie, and the release of Marie-Claude’s son Vincent from prison lead to a series of events that reveal past deeds and will change the lives...
Celebrate Culture Night with an evening of creativity and live art experiences at Tuar Ard — all free of charge! 🎨 6.00pm – 7.45pm Meet the Artist: Adult Art Workshop Join Art Box for a relaxed, hands-on workshop designed for adults of all skill levels. Participants will explore playful techniques in colour, layering and mark-making...
Sit back, relax, and let Mick regale you with a few of his best “good ones”. Hailing from Rathdowney / Errill in southwest Laois – where he’s practically a legend – Mick draws inspiration for his songs, poems, and stories from his home place and the characters that fill it. An old-style storyteller with one...
This coming-of-age play from Big Guerilla productions set in rural Ireland, just might break your heart. It might also bring you back to a time and place full of innocence and longing. Doused with the colour and humour we have come to expect from Seamus O’Rourke, this time he is joined on stage by a...
We are delighted to have our old friend Seán Keane on our 25th Anniversary Programme. Renowned as one of Ireland’s most distinctive and celebrated voices, Seán Keane returns for an evening of unforgettable music. Known for his unique blend of traditional Irish folk, blues, and country, Seán’s captivating voice and instrumental talents on flute, whistles,...
Growing up in the country with a background in acting, farming, and building, Tadhg brings authenticity and relatability to his characters. His unique perspective ensures a genuinely funny performance. Experience the charm and humour of six beloved characters: Noel: Your typical everyday country father; Breda: The dramatic and slightly raunchy housewife; Christy: The well-meaning but unlucky builder; Fr....
Thibaut is a successful conductor, recently diagnosed with leukaemia. The search for a bone marrow donor leads to the revelation that he was adopted as a child and that he has a secret brother, cafeteria worker Jimmy. They meet and discover a shared passion for music and soon form a strong bond via an unexpected...
Cindy and The Murphys return to the Tuar Ard stage for another heartwarming night of music and song. Hailing from Kerry, Cindy, Pat, Candy, and Katie bring their signature blend of traditional Irish roots and original songwriting, delivering a concert that’s both nostalgic and full of fresh surprises. This special performance pays tribute to their...
