
OCD Me – The New Theatre- Review

OCD Me – The New Theatre – Review by Brian Merriman Until Saturday, June 3 at 7.30pm matinee Saturday 2.30pm Written and Directed by Aisling Smith Starring Laura Whelan Duration 55 minutes. […]
Strictly Ballroom: The Musical – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review

Strictly Ballroom: The Musical – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review by Frank L. Dates: 29 May – 03 June 2023 Produced by Phil McIntyre Entertainments Book by Baz Luhrmann and Craig […]
Cowboy Junkies – Such Ferocious Beauty – Album Review

Cowboy Junkies – Such Ferocious Beauty – Album Review by Killian Laher The Cowboy Junkies have survived Oliver Stone, alt-country and other brushes with the mainstream to remain a fiercely independent band. […]
Protomartyr – Formal Growth In The Desert – Album Review

Protomartyr – Formal Growth In The Desert – Album Review by Killian Laher Detroit band Protomartyr are a complex and at times difficult band. Lumping them in with post-punk does them a […]
LOVETRAIN2020 – Abbey Theatre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review

LOVETRAIN2020 – Abbey Theatre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review LOVETRAIN2020 Emanuel Gat Dance Company Presented by Dublin Dance Festival and the Abbey Theatre – Irish Premiere – France Dates: 27 – […]
From a Low and Quiet Sea – Decadent Theatre – Review

From a Low and Quiet Sea – Decadent Theatre – Review by Frank L From a Low and Quiet Sea – Written by Donal Ryan Touring Ireland – Remaining Dates below The […]
King | Shrine – The Complex – Dublin Dance Festival – Review

King | Shrine – The Complex – Dublin Dance Festival – Review KING | SHRINE Emma Martin / United Fall – Ireland Duration: 40 mins (No interval) Dark Days Need Ceremony As […]
Best Regards – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review

Best Regards – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review Best Regards – Marco D’Agostin – Italy May 26th and 27th At the start of the performance, Marco D’Agostin comes […]
Album of the Week – 26/05/23

Album of the Week – 26/05/23 This week, there are some interesting new releases from Arlo Parks (My Soft Machine) and Wolf Eyes (Dreams In Splattered Lines). The best of the Irish […]
Cian Nugent – The Workmans Club Cellar – Live Review – 25/05/23

Cian Nugent – The Workmans Club Cellar, Dublin – Live Review – 25/05/23 by Killian Laher There was excitement in the air in the Workman’s Cellar for the Cian Nugent album launch […]
The Sudden – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review

The Sudden – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review Dance / Festival / 24-25 May 2023 Virtuosity – noun – great skill in music or another artistic pursuit. As […]
Body & Soul – Day line-ups Announced

Body & Soul – Day line-ups Announced I’m struggling to get my head around the fact we’re into Festival Season but with Body & Soul only 3 weeks away, it’s hard to […]
Così Fan Tutte – Gaiety Theatre – Review

Così Fan Tutte – Gaiety Theatre – Review by Gearoid O’Byrne An Irish National Opera Production Dates: 23rd May. – 27th May. Photos by Ruth Medjber “Così fan tutte, ossia La scuola […]
Navy Blue – Abbey Theatre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review

Navy Blue – Abbey Theatre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review 23 – 24 May 2023 Choreographed by Oona Doherty We meet the 12 dancers as they emerge on stage. They are […]
Full Time – Film Review

Full Time – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Eric Gravel Writer – Eric Gravel Stars – Laure Calamy, Anne Suarez, Geneviève Mnich Julie Roy (Laure Calamy of ‘Call My Agent!’ […]
SISU – Film Review

SISU – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Jalmari Helander Starring: Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie, Jack Doolan, Mimosa Willamo In cinemas May 19th So many movies have been made about Word […]
The Little Mermaid – Film Review

The Little Mermaid – Film Review by Katie McCann Director – Rob Marshall Writers – David Magee, Hans Christian Andersen, Ron Clements Stars – Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy Live-action remakes […]
The Race – The Ark – Dublin Dance Festival – Review

The Race – The Ark – Dublin Dance Festival – Review The Race – Marc Brew A MOVE Commission, co-commissioned by The Ark, Dublin Dance Festival and Arts & Disability Ireland – […]
Stephen Shannon – Fathoms – Album Review

Stephen Shannon – Fathoms – Album Review by Killian Laher There is some really gorgeous music on this solo album from Irish composer Stephen Shannon. Shannon has released music in a variety […]
Album of the Week – 19/05/23

Album of the Week – 19/05/23 Andy Bell and Masal have just released an album called Tidal Love Numbers. In case you’re wondering, Masal are a Essex-based harp and Theremin duo! At […]
Slow Moving Clouds – Kolmas – Album Review

Slow Moving Clouds – Kolmas – Album Review by Killian Laher Slow Moving Clouds is an Irish/Finnish crossover group, featuring Kevin Murphy on cello and haunting vocals, Aki on nyckelharpa and Ultan […]
The Pretty Things – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review

The Pretty Things – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review The Pretty Things by Compagnie Catherine Gaudet – Irish Premiere – Canada Duration: 55 min (No interval) The house […]
The Köln Concert – Abbey Theatre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review

The Köln Concert – Abbey Theatre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review The Köln Concert Trajal Harrell / Schauspielhaus Zürich Dance Ensemble Presented by Dublin Dance Festival and the Abbey Theatre Irish […]
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review by Frank L. 16 – 20 May 2023 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – Written by Deborah Moggach Produced by […]
Master Class – Smock Alley – Review

Master Class: An Audience with Maria Callas – Smock Alley – Review by Brian Merriman Duration 2 hours, 30 minutes with interval Until May 27th I declare an interest here. My last […]
Boa Morte – Whelans – Live Review

Boa Morte – Whelans – Live Review by Killian Laher Whelan’s Upstairs | May 11, 2023 A rare opportunity to see Boa Morte in Dublin presented itself upstairs in Whelans. First up […]
Interview with Cian Nugent – Part 2

Interview with Cian Nugent – Part 2 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse met up with Cian Nugent for a chat about his new album, music and Dublin: NMW: Do you think […]
Interview with Cian Nugent – Part 1

Interview with Cian Nugent – Part 1 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse met up with Cian Nugent for a chat about his new album, music and Dublin: No More Workhorse: What […]
The Rose Tattoo – The Complex – Review

The Rose Tattoo – The Complex – Review The Rose Tattoo by Tennessee Williams in a new translation by Vanessa Fielding and Catherine Joyce Until May 20 at The Complex, Dublin 7 […]