The McCooeys: Live! – Grand Opera House – Review by Cathy Brown Presented by Centre Stage Theatre Company Dates: Wed 16 February 2022 – Sat 26 February 2022 In today’s world of […]
The McCooeys: Live! – Grand Opera House – Review
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Portia Coughlan – Abbey Theatre – Review
Portia Coughlan – Abbey Theatre – Review An Abbey Theatre production – from 11 February – 16 March 2022 Photos: Ros Kavanagh Running time: 1 hour and 50 minutes (no interval) Shortly […]
Album of the Week – 18/02/22
Album of the Week – 18/02/22 This is another slow week, so not a multitude of new releases to choose from, but hey, you only need one! There are new releases from […]
The Here Trio – Project Arts Centre – Review
The Here Trio – Project Arts Centre – Review 17-19 February 2022 – 7.30pm Commissioned and Co-Produced by Maiden Voyage Dance This is a new piece by choreographer Liz Roche that explores a […]
Here Before – Film Review
Here Before – Film Review by Frank L. Written and Directed by Stacey Gregg Stars – Andrea Riseborough, Jonjo O’Neill, Niamh Dornan Stacey Gregg is well established in the world of theatre […]
Endgame – Gate Theatre – Review
Endgame – Gate Theatre – Review Opens Wednesday, February 16th 2022 Runs until Saturday, March 26th 2022 “You’re on earth. There’s no cure for that…” Endgame was first performed in the Royal […]
The Real Charlie Chaplin – Film Review
The Real Charlie Chaplin – Film Review by Hugh Maguire Directors – Peter Middleton, James Spinney Writers – Oliver Kindeberg, Peter Middleton, James Spinney Stars – Pearl Mackie, Jeff Rawle, Paul Ryan […]
Adam Miller – Gateway – Album Review
Adam Miller – Gateway – Album Review by Killian Laher Adam Miller, the guitarist with the now defunct electronic band Chromatics, has just released his first solo album. Those who lament the […]
Eddie Vedder – Earthling – Album Review
Eddie Vedder – Earthling – Album Review by Killian Laher Eddie Vedder’s solo material has been largely more understated than Pearl Jam, until now that is. It opens with Invincible which has […]
Album of the Week – 11/02/22
Album of the Week – 11/02/22 Does it ruin the fun a little when we have a glowing review of a new album a few days before the ‘Album of the Week’ […]
Marry Me – Film Review
Marry Me – Film Review by David Turpin Director – Kat Coiro Writers – Harper Dill (screenplay by), Bobby Crosby (based on the graphic novel by), John Rogers(screenplay) Stars – John Bradley, […]
Into the Woods – The Lyric Theatre – Review
Into the Woods – The Lyric Theatre – Review by Cathy Brown Dates: 9 to 27 February Northern Ireland Opera’s Into The Woods Photo Credit – Philip Magowan Into the Woods by […]
48 – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
48 – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review by Brian Merriman 48 by Gemma Kane Directed by Clare Maguire February 07 – 26, 2022 Time: 1pm (doors open 12.40) Featuring – Eoghan Collins, […]
Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You – Big Thief – Album Review
Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You – Big Thief – Album Review by Cathy Brown Release date: Friday, February 11th 2022 on 4AD In the past six years, Big Thief […]
The Beatles: Get Back – The Roof Top Concert – Film Review
The Beatles: Get Back – The Roof Top Concert – Film Review Director – Peter Jackson Stars – The Beatles Released in IMAX from the 10th – 13th February. General Release on […]
Flee – Film Review
Flee – Film Review by David Turpin Director – Jonas Poher Rasmussen Writers — Amin Nawabi, Jonas Poher Rasmussen Stars – Daniel Karimyar, Fardin Mijdzadeh, Milad Eskandari Flee is released at the […]
Black Country, New Road – Ants From Up There – Album Review
Black Country, New Road – Ants From Up There – Album Review by Killian Laher Probably one of the most anticipated follow up albums for some time, this second album from Black […]
Album of the Week – 03/02/22
Album of the Week – 03/02/22 Some great new sounds this week, so rejoice! Ok, maybe that’s a little over the top, but you can certainly check them all out below. First […]
MEDICO – Hope Theatre – Review
MEDICO – Hope Theatre – Review by Hugh Maguire Dates: 1 – 5 Feb Through sheer force of personality and a strong stage presence, real-life doctor Stefania Licari (aka Dr Anna LaRosa) […]
Jackass Forever – Film Review
Jackass Forever – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Jeff Tremaine Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Wee Man, Chris Pontius, Dave England, Danger Ehren, Preston Lacy, Sean “Poopies” McInerney, Jasper Dolphin, Zach […]
The Eyes of Tammy Faye – Film Review
The Eyes of Tammy Faye – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Michael Showalter Starring: Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield, Cherry Jones, Vincent D’Onofrio In cinemas February 4th This biographical drama is […]
Totally Irish – The Demise of Irish Music on our Airwaves
Totally Irish – The Demise of Irish Music on our Airwaves It started with a tweet from John Baker confirming that his regular show Totally Irish was to finish on 98FM. What […]
Spike Cello Festival 2022 – 11th – 13th February
Spike Cello Festival 2022 – 11th – 13th February If you ignored the Tradfest and are now regretting that decision, fear not, as there’s an equally cool festival on the horizon, starting […]
The First Bad Man – Miranda July – Audible Book Review
The First Bad Man – Miranda July – Audible Book Review Narrated by: Miranda July Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins If you haven’t discovered Miranda July yet, it really is about […]
Album of the Week – 28/01/22
Album of the Week – 28/01/22 This week sees new releases from Simone Felice (of The Felice Brothers– All the Bright Coins), Anaïs Mitchell and Pinegrove (11:11) and in truth, any of […]
Sing 2 – Film Review
Sing 2 – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Garth Jennings Starring the voices of: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Bobby Cannavale, Tori Kelly, Nick Kroll, Pharrell Williams, […]
Steve Gunn – Nakama EP – Review
Steve Gunn – Nakama EP – Review by Killian Laher This is a surprise release from Steve Gunn consisting of reworkings of songs from last year’s Other You album. Mdou Moctar are […]
New Music – Pan•American – Outskirts, Dreamlit
New Music – Pan•American – Outskirts, Dreamlit Welcome to the gentle sounds of Pan•American, solo guitar at its finest. Pan•American is the alter ego of Mark Nelson, vocalist and guitarist for the […]
Parallel Mothers – Film Review
Parallel Mothers – Film Review by Frank L Director – Pedro Almodóvar Writer – Pedro Almodóvar Stars – Penélope Cruz, Rossy de Palma, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón The central story is of two women, […]
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