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...
Tuar Ard is delighted to welcome French performer Stéphanie Garbe with her solo clown show A Cheap Paradise. This moving and poetic performance gently explores the theme of end-of-life care. Alone in a unique and intimate setting - the room of a nursing home, we meet Miss Tinkiète, a curious and tender clown who wanders...
The Barking Dog Theatre Company brings two spooky seasonal shows to Tuar Ard this October, perfect for primary school audiences. Frank 'n' Stein’s Teddy offers Halloween fun for junior and senior Infants. When Eddy the Teddy gets separated from Sammy Ragdoll, he meets the oddball duo Frank and Stein, who decide Eddy should replace their...
NAF Dance invites you to an exciting new dance piece that welcomes a whole new audience to the theatre. Witness the passionate drive of the GAA fused with dance, disco and comedy in Ham Sandwiches and Discipline. From mammies’ sideline screaming, batty umpires, manic pundits, Tayto eating in Croke Park and teenage club socials, delve...
Join Jimmy Jests for an evening of hilarious comedy with his new live standup show "Who’s Laughing Now?” Jimmy's uniquely Irish humour transforms everyday situations into laughter, ensuring you leave with a huge grin. Internet sensation Jimmy has entertained audiences with his comedy sketches for years, and now he brings his new live show up...
Prepare to be swept away by the enchanting melodies, poignant poetry, and timeless humour of Percy French in Sweep Down to the Sea - a spectacular celebration of one of Ireland's most beloved cultural icons. This unmissable show brings together three extraordinary artists: Ultan Conlon, Eleanor Shanley, and Jimmy Higgins, each with a legacy of...
