Moat Theatre has plenty of Christmas gift ideas for loved ones

Give the Gift of the Arts: fill the heart and not the land fill.

There’s a whole new gifting trend emerging this Christmas Season and it isn’t about the best  console game or shiny new toy on the market.

It’s called ‘Conscious Gift Giving’: supporting local businesses, reducing waste and giving memories that last.  

According to a recent survey run by the Moat Theatre while they curated the @Ireland Twitter Account, 47% of respondents would like event tickets for Christmas, while another 35% would like an “experience” – a day or evening out, something a little different.

The Gift of The Arts is one of the most heartfelt gifts you can give these days. The Moat Theatre is long established as the entertainment hub in Naas town. With ample free parking for evening shows and a wide variety of excellent restaurants to choose from, The Moat offers a wide range of shows and events for all in the coming season.

Who are you shopping for this Christmas?

The Budding Artist:

Right before Christmas, on Sunday 23rd December, Naas artist Sharon Fidgeon is hosting two “Sip and Wine” sessions. Create your own piece of art, sip a little wine and have a great laugh. This would make a perfect experience gift to enjoy with a friend or family member! Tickets are €30

The Big and Little Kids:

We have  Robin Hood (30th Nov – 15th Dec) kicking off Panto Season, Smash and Grab and the Beanstalk (29th Dec – 5th January) promising mahem and Panto Club: A Snow White Story (11 & 12th January).

The Comedy Fan

The first date with panel show/Stand Up favourite, Neil Delamere, supported by Gearóid Farrelly on 27th December is completely sold out so a second date on 24th January has been added.

Fair City Actor Eric Lalor is in town with his standup comedy show on 31st January. The ever popular Conal Gallen is back in The Moat on 23rd February. Pat Shortt brings his all new show “Hey” to the stage at the end of March.  

The PodCast Fan

All new for 2019, we have the very special, live recording of The Blindboy Podcast on Friday, 5th April with other guest podcast hosts coming soon!

The Music Fan

There is no shortage of local, Irish and International acts to choose from. Frances Black and Kieran Goss return on 28th December.

The tickets for Jack L’s Christmas show ‘Northern Lights’ were sold out before Halloween so he weaves his magic for a second night on 18th January.

Following her wonderful appearance at the Inauguration of President Michael D Higgins, Naas’ very own Celine Byrne performs on 17th February.

Other musical performers for the New Year include Sharon Shannon, Brian Kennedy, Eimear Crehan , The Druids, Niamh Kavanagh, Mick Flannery and The Man in Black – a Johnny Cash Tribute Show to name but a few.

The Musical/Theatre Fan

The hit show from the UK, Rock ‘n’ Roll Years and Dance Hall Days, comes to Naas on 13th January. The all-star cast will whisk you back in time to the musical decades of the 50s and 60s.  

The hilarious Menopause the Musical starring TV’s Katherine Lynch (Dancing with the Stars/Wagon’s Den) and  Colleen Nolan (The Nolans) runs for two shows on the 19th March.

There is no shortage of local talent in the town of Naas! The Moat Club  presents the satirical Push Up 12th -16th  February and Naas Musical Society presents ‘All Shook Up’ between 2nd – 8th March.

The Impossible to Buy For

Even if  you don’t know the availability of the gift recipient, or what their tastes are leaning towards, you can hedge your bets with a Gift Vouchers for tickets, or a gift for the whole year with The Moat Patron or Movies @ The Moat memberships. There is even something for those Secret Santa gifts with the all new Moat Tote bag at just €5

Box Office at The Moat Theatre is open Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 5pm. Call 045 88 30 30 or visit www.moattheatre.com to order tickets. Stay connected with all The Moat Theatre news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.