Latest Events in Straffan(June Updated)

Indulge in evenings filled with laughter at The K Club Live's latest series of stand-up comedy nights. Hosted by Sharon Mannion, a well-known comedian and writer from Ireland’s renowned Comedy Cellar, this festival features a lineup of talented female comedians. The headline act is Joanne McNally, praised as a 'truly gifted stand-up' by The Sunday Times. Joanne, who has wowed audiences in Ireland and the UK with her shows "Wine Tamer" and "The Prosecco Express," will be testing out new material from her upcoming show. Joining her is the rising star from Cork, Sinead Quinlan, winner of RTE One's 'Stand Up and Be Funny' after just seven performances. Sinead has since created her own comedy series and is a regular warm-up act for popular TV shows. The event will take place at The Legacy Suite in the South Clubhouse at The K Club in Straffan on May 24, 2024. Please note that ticket sales have ended for this show.

The Comedy Club is open. Back with a bang this Autumn, The K Club presents an unmissable opening line up with Johnny Candon as MC, David McSavage & Sophia Wren. One of Ireland's most sought-after comedians, Johnny Candon sets the stage for a night fizzing with fun from start to finish. Cult Irish comedy legendDavid McSavage will be headlining the first of a string of special showcases. McSavage is the creator and star of The Savage Eye which ran for four seasons and made him a household name across the country. He’ll be bringing his unique, energetic, and viciously self-deprecating style to The K Club live stage. McSavage will be joined by Sophia Wren, finalist of So You Think You're Funny 2024. Since then, Wren has shared the bill with Deirdre O'Kane and Justine Stafford at Funny Women on Whelan's Main Stage, opened for Stephan Mullan (Ouch and Yeah, Yeah, Yeah), and performed as a key part of the Dalkey Comedy Festival. Doors open from 7pm in The K Club's Legacy Suite. Tickets cost €32 per person (+ booking fee). This is a strictly over 18s only event. Information Source: The K Club | eventbrite

Welcome to The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz: Straffan Community Hall! Come join us for a magical evening filled with laughter, music, and fun! Get ready to follow the yellow brick road and meet all your favourite characters from the classic tale of The Wizard of Oz. This festive Panto is perfect for families and fans of all ages. Don't miss out on this enchanting experience right here in Straffan Community Hall. Information Source: AYT- Youth Theatre | eventbrite

Join us for the AYT Winter Showcase, Under the Silver Moon: Oscar Wilde's Salomé and Scenes from Irish Theatre! Featuring over forty talented young performers, the evening will take you on a journey through the rich history of Irish theatre, blending classic and contemporary works. Our Senior Company will present a complete performance of Wilde’s Salomé. At the same time, our Junior Company performs a selection of iconic scenes from Irish plays, including Waiting for Godot, Dancing at Lughnasa, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, and more. It’s an unforgettable night celebrating Irish drama and emerging talent—don't miss it! Information Source: Ardclough Youth Theatre | eventbrite

Ardclough Dramatic Society presents In the Shadow of the Glen by J.M Synge. Tramp: Is it departed he is? Nora: It is, stranger. He’s after dying on me, God forgive him, and there I am now with a hundred sheep beyond on the hills, and no turf drawn for the winter. The Shadow of the Glen was first produced in 1903. It was the first of Synge’s plays to be performed on stage. It is set in County Wicklow, where a tramp seeking shelter in the Burkes’ isolated farmhouse finds Nora tending to the corpse of Dan, her husband. Synge's black comedy is Ardclough Dramatic Society's first play since Eyes with Hope Gleaming in 2016. AYT Seniors present by Alice Birch He can’t stay awake. She sold drugs. He’s good at interrogations. She drinks in the mornings. They ate a rabbit. He smashed up a shop. She stabbed a man. They used a hammer. She had a baby. She can’t find her mother. Alice Birch’s heartbreaking play reaches across society to explore the criminal justice system's impact on women and their families. From 100 unnamed scenes, this theatrical provocation challenges our company of 20 actors aged 16 to 23 years to construct their own production. Content Warning: This production includes strobe lighting, strong language, drug/alcohol use, and references to sexual assault and domestic violence. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with United Agents. Information Source: AYT- Youth Theatre | eventbrite

The Comedy Club at The K Club is continuing its run of live stand-up shows featuring Ireland’s hottest comedic talent with a spin around The K Club’s Legacy Suite stage from non-other than GearóidFarrelly. Fresh from his Dancing With The Stars foray, Gearóid will be back in his comedy comfort zone on Saturday 22nd March and in tip-top condition to dazzle with his quick wit that has seen him appear alongside some of the best in the business from Joan Rivers to Sarah Millican alongside some of own homegrown talent including Neil Delamere and Joanne McNally. Sharing the stage will be Julie Jay the former teacher who swapped classroom banter for comedy club heckles winning major success from her sell-out Edinburgh, Dublin Fringe and First Fortnite runs with her love letter to Britney Spears, ‘Oops, this is Toxic,’ and who supported Gearóid during his recent nationwide tour. The dynamic duo’s acts will be tied together by Fred Cooke, an MC extraordinaire thanks to his lively role doing just that on The Tommy Tiernan Show. Combining musical talent with energetic physical storytelling, Fred’s unique brand of comedy will be the icing on top of a delicious slice of homegrown comedy. Doors from 7pm in The K Club’s Legacy Suite at South Clubhouse, with the show commencing at 8pm. Tickets cost €32 per person (+ booking fee). This is an over 18s only event. Information Source: The K Club | eventbrite