Theatre
CHOP!
A darkly funny, physical show about masculinity, eco-anxiety, and the end of the world—with real axes and lots of laughs.
Friday 9 October 2026, 7pm, Age Rating: 8+
Dr David Coleman - Ready for Anything: Building Emotional Resilience in Children and Teenagers
Learn how you can help today's children and teenagers discover that they can survive adversity, and thrive afterwards.
Tuesday 20 October 2026, 8pm, Age Rating: 18+
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Last Witch Bridget Cleary
A powerful, solo storytelling piece based on the true story of Ireland’s last witch burning.
Thursday 22 October 2026, 8pm | Age Rating: 12+
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: Stories from the Shadows
Journey into the shadows this Samhain for spooky stories, strange sounds and eerie tales, perfect for the young and young-at-heart.
Sunday 25 October 2026, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 4pm | Ages: 5+
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: Aindrias de Staic: By the Light of the Silvery Moon
A lively storytelling show blending folklore, myth, music and humour, featuring Aindrias de Staic with percussionist Brian Fleming and harpist Aisling Lyons.
Friday 30 October 2026, 8pm | Age Rating: 16+
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote
An interactive screening of Murder She Wrote where there is a murder that only she (or you!) can solve!
Friday 06 November 2026, 8pm, Age Rating: 16+
Dubliner - The Luke Kelly Story - Featuring Chris Kavanagh
Chris Kavanagh brings the music and spirit of legendary folk artist Luke Kelly to life.
Saturday 14 November 2026, 8pm
Carlow Little Theatre Society presents The Crucible
Carlow Little Theatre Society returns to the stage of the George Bernard Shaw Theatre with a bold and innovative production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, The Crucible
Thursday 26 - Sunday 29 November 2026, 7:30pm
The Bartered Bride
A fast-paced comic opera presented by Irish National Opera where two young lovers attempt to rewrite the rules to be together.
Tuesday 1 December 2026, 7:30pm
A Little More Than Magic
An unforgettable evening with Conor Breen, also known as “Teach”, blending psychological magic, mentalism and powerful audience interaction
Friday 11 December 2026, 8pm
The Wizard Of Oz
The team at Striking Productions brings a fresh, hilarious twist to the classic tale of The Wizard of Oz, with a distinctly Carlow spin!
Wednesday 16 - Sunday 20 December 2026, 7:30pm, & 2:30pm Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December
Sheep!
A play about sheep, flocks and belonging, told by a sheep who doesn't know how to belong after she was sexually assaulted.
Sunday 7 February 2027, 7pm, Age rating: 16+