The Last Witch Bridget Cleary🧙♀️🎃
What: Blending folklore, land politics and history, the performance explores how fear and superstition can take hold within a community. At its centre is Bridget herself – reclaimed from myth and retold with clarity and humanity.
📍Where: Riverbank Arts Centre, Main Street, Newbridge, Co.Kildare.
📅When: Saturday 31st October 2026 @🕥 8.00pm-9.15pm
Description: Step back in time with us for a deeply moving evening of theatre as we welcome actress and playwright Eve O’Mahony to our stage.
The Story: A gripping solo performance based on the tragic, real-life events of 1895 in County Tipperary.
The Legend: Often remembered as Ireland’s last witch burning, the play explores the extraordinary story of Bridget Cleary.
The Context: Discover the powerful mix of ancient folklore, local superstitions, and social tensions that led to this historic event.
The Last Witch Bridget Cleary is an intimate, thought-provoking piece of storytelling that invites us all to look closely at our shared past and see how its echoes still shape our world today. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply love great drama, this performance promises to stay with you long after the curtains close.
More Information/Booking:
Cost: €18 – €20
https://riverbank.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873664246/events/128650415/seats?zone=Auditorium