At the Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny City, national and international performances are curated to provide a diverse, year round programme for all ages. Visitors can choose from comedy, theatre, musical theatre, opera, dance, jazz, trad, classic rock and top class tribute acts.
- The New Boy
Arts and cultureThe New Boy In 1940s Australia, the religiously feverish Sister Eileen (a mesmerising Cate Blanchett) presides over indigenous boys deliberately orphaned by the authorities.
- The Legends of American Country
Arts and cultureThe Legends of American Country Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV Europe’s No.1 multi award winning show “The Legends of American Country” returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country nostalgia.
- Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners
Arts and cultureSeven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners returns to theatres in 2024.
- NightLight
Family funNightLight NightLight – inspired by lullabies, sleep, dreams, peace, rest, succour – is an informal concert for babies aged 0-12 months and their carers.
- One Life
Arts and cultureOne Life Nicolas Winton, an English stockbroker, is shocked by the Nazi’s invasion of Czechoslovakia. He decides to travel to Prague, a journey that results in him helping to rescue 669 children from a terrible fate.
- Mary Byrne - Check Me Out
Mary Byrne - Check Me Out Fresh from her successful Irish and UK tour of Menopause, The Musical 2, Mary Byrne returns to her roots to share her incredible story in her own words, live on-stage. This captivating show is touring Ireland and coming to a theatre near you.
- Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time TV favourite Ed Byrne brings his Best Reviewed Show at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival, British Comedy Guide's No 1 Comedy show of 2023, and his most personal show to date to Kilkenny!