Moat Club

26/05/2026

In no time at all we will have a smart summer comedy for you.
Put the dates in the diary 📆

***The Odd Couple Female Version by Neil Simon***

If you want to know me, come and live with me. It’s an old saying, the truth of which becomes increasingly apparent to Olive and Florence, friends of long standing and members of an all-girl group of Trivial Pursuit aficionados.

When Florence separates from her husband, her friends are concerned for her fragile state of mind. Olive generously issues an invite to stay with her in her apartment, and the two women embark on a voyage of discovering that what may seem endearing foibles from a distance can become unbearable torments at close quarters.

The women's slide into mutual loathing culminates in a disastrous date night with their neighbours, the hapless Costazuela brothers.

Neil Simon's brilliant reworking of his original play for a female cast is a feast of wit and wordplay with a heart of psychological truth.

Tickets here https://www.moattheatre.com/shows/c2p95ueao4i58dkilvah58oil0jtwl

Stay tuned for cast announcements and all the news!

26/05/2026

No plans for mid-week?
Here's an idea...

🎨🍷 Sip & Paint Night Comes to Moat Theatre Naas This May

Looking for a creative night out with friends? ✨

Moat Theatre Naas will host a special Sip & Paint evening on May 27th with Nikki & Sarah, offering guests a relaxed and social experience filled with art, music and a glass of wine 🍷🖌️

The event includes all painting materials 🎨 and a complimentary glass of wine on arrival, with attendees guided through a fun and accessible painting session suitable for all experience levels 💫

Taking place at Moat Theatre Naas 📍, the evening is designed as a laid-back creative escape where guests can enjoy painting in a welcoming atmosphere. BYO drinks are also welcome 🍹

🎟️ Tickets are priced at €35 per person.

To book a place, visit Moat Theatre
or contact the box office on 📞 045 88 3030.

CLICK ON LINK TO BOOK TICKETS ONLINE - https://moattheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticke.../shows/873683964

19/05/2026

The day captured 😄😍📷

17/05/2026

All ready for the Bealtaine festival.
Austenland meets pantoland!

12/05/2026

***New Menu at the Moat Theatre Cafe***

Looking for somewhere new for lunch today? Try our cafe.

Open from 10am to 3pm, Tuesday to Friday, the café provides a warm and welcoming space with plenty of room for buggies or rollators.

The menu features a range of classic favourites made with locally sourced ingredients. perfect for breakfast, lunch or a quick snack any time.

Gluten-free options a speciality!

For more information, visit www.moattheatre.com

20/04/2026

***Supporting New Irish Writing***

At the end of a very successful run in our Short Plays for Longer Evenings slot, the Moat Club is proud to have supported and showcased new Irish writing. Both plays, ‘Dada’ by Frank Houlihan and ‘Here We Go’ by Gerard O’Shea, emerged from the DLI/ADCI annual playwriting competition.

‘Dada’ is a (very) dark comedy and ‘Here We Go’ a funny but poignant story of a father and son sharing a trip to Italia 90. These were great audience plays, with lots of laughs in these troubled times, moments of nostalgia, recognition, whimsy and above all, a real connection to our humanity.

Thank you, Frank (left) and Gerard.

18/04/2026

And that's a wrap!

Thanks to our wonderful audiences, our hard-working directors, talented casts and dedicated back-stage crews.

Some lovely photos by Photography

Next up from the Moat Club is The Odd Couple (Female Version) in June. Short Plays for Longer Evenings will be back this time next year with a new line-up.

17/04/2026

What a fantastic opening night!!! 🤩😍👏🎭

Bravo to Mary and Gerard, our directors, and to the actors and crews of Dada and Here We Go!

Dada is directed by Mary Newman.
It features Rossagh Cusack as Min, Libby Trappe as Nonie, Paddy Carroll as Fr Bill, Michelle Hickey as Bean Garda, Nick Pearson as the waiter, and Becky Byrne and Jo Wright as diners.

Here We Go is written and directed by Gerard O'Shea.
It stars Louise Donnelly as Elaine (and a host of characters), Pat Breslin as Des and Brian Lyons as Stephen.

Short Plays for Longer Evenings runs until Saturday 18th at 8pm nightly. JUST TWO MORE SHOWS: TONIGHT, TOMORROW.
Tickets here https://www.moattheatre.com/shows/8ck3w3nqfoknecdm1zsxbhjhrs7pve.

Dada is performed by kind permission of Drama League of Ireland CLG.

Photos by Conway Photography

15/04/2026

Thank you, Kildare Now.

Great photo by Paul O'Brien in Abbey Travel, Naas, Co Kildare.

Left: Des (Pat Breslin), Right: Stephen (Brian Lyons) from Here We Go, a new play about Italia 90.

Drama with a difference at Naas' Moat venue