From A Harbour Softly Drawn – Shepherds – Album Review by Killian Laher This is the first full-length album from Fraser McGowan’s new project and first album in seven years. Having previously […]
Boa Morte – Curveball – Live Review – 15/10/26 by Killian Laher Boa Morte came to Dublin for a pre-launch gig for the forthcoming album Signal: Lost. Pearse McGloughlin played support, joined […]
Album of the Week – 16/10/26 No surprises this week. We didn’t even try to surprise you; we just stated the obvious! The best new album released this week is…. Fontaines D.C. […]
Whalefall – Film Review by Brian Merriman Written and directed by Brian Duffield Screenplay by Daniel Krauss, based on his book. Starring Austin Abrahms, Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Shue, Jane Levy, Emily Rudd […]
The Other Side of Murder – Gaiety Theatre – Review DATES: 13th Oct. – 17th Oct Find out more about this production here. Darius Divine (Rufus Hound) was once a successful television […]
Forgotten Island – Film Review by G O’Byrne Directors – Sharis Arakelian, Scott Chapin, Brent Christo Writers – Joel Crawford, Januel P. Mercado, Steven A. MacLeod Stars – H.E.R. Liza Soberano, Dave […]
Visions – Abbey Theatre (Peacock Stage) – Review Dates – 2 October – 14 November 2026 A World Premiere Abbey Theatre production visions – Written by Eoghan Quinn Directed by Claire O’Reilly […]
Fontaines D.C. – Dopamine Chamber – Album Review by Killian Laher Fontaines D.C. have gone on quite a journey from their early days. I once caught them at Forbidden Fruit in 2018, […]
Lesbian Lines – Film Review by Brian Merriman Written and Directed by Cara Holmes. Featuring Joni Crone, Marina Forrestal and Heather Fleming et al. Cinematographer: Aidan Gault Supported by RTÉ, Fis Éireann, […]
Album of the Week – 9/10/26 Andy Bell & Mascal (Common Primitives) is “a collaborative musical project between Ride guitarist and Oasis bassist Andy Bell and the Essex-based harp and synth duo […]
Lourdes! The Musical – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review Lourdes! The Musical – The World Premiere Presented by Xnthony as Part of the Dublin Theatre Festival @ The Civic Theatre 25 Sep […]
Interview with Boa Morte – Signal: Lost by Killian Laher No More Workhorse caught up with three-quarters of Boa Morte, ahead of the release of Signal: Lost No More Workhorse: How did […]
The Social Reckoning – Film Review Written and Directed by Aaron Sorkin Starring: Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy Strong, Anna Lambe, Bill Burr, Betty Gilpen, Billy Magnussen Composer: Alexandre Despat Cinematographer: […]
In Another World: The Four Seasons of Talk Talk – Graeme Thomson – Book Review by Killian Laher The final albums by Talk Talk are often discussed in hushed, reverential terms. Your […]
Animals – Abbey Theatre – Review Dates: 23 Sep – 7 Nov 2026 Image: Ros Kavanagh. Have you ever heard the story of the Cat Piss Astronaut? What about Pamela Fags, a […]
Refuge – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review REFUGE by Deirdre Kinahan – Pavilion Theatre Irish Premiere as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival 2026 Directed by Jim Culleton Produced by Fishamble: The […]
A Moon For the Misbegotten – Gaiety Theatre – Review by Frank L. A Moon For the Misbegotten – Druid Theatre Production Dates: 1st Oct. – 4th Oct. The play is set […]
Rebellious Hope – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review by Brian Merriman Created, Choreographed and Directed by: Philip Connaughton Venue: Project Arts Centre, 2 Oct, 5pm, 3 Oct, 12pm & 7.45pm, 4 Oct, […]
Album of the Week – 2/10/26 It’s a bit of a slow week for new albums, but we still have the likes of Johnny Marr (The Age of Everything) and Swans (Newly […]
Meredith – Gate Theatre – Review Dates: 30th Sept – 1st Nov MEREDITH by Erica Murray Directed by Annabelle Comyn Photo by Ros Kavanagh Meredith (Dearbhla Molloy) is certainly young at heart. […]
Verity – Film Review by Brian Merriman Directed by Michael Showalter Screenplay by Nick Antosca Based on the book by Colleen Hoover Starring: Anne Hathaway (who also produces), Dakota Johnson, Josh Hartnett, […]
Heroes of Tomorrow – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review Heroes of Tomorrow – Written & Created by Feidlim Cannon, Gary Keegan & Andy Smith Dates: 25 Sep to 4th Oct Venue: Project […]
Sense and Sensibility – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Georgia Oakley Starring: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles, Caitríona Balfe, Frank Dillane, Herbert Nordrum, George MacKay, and Fiona Shaw. In cinemas September […]
Q&A with Philip Connaughton – Rebellious Hope – Dublin Theatre Festival Choreographer Phillip Connaughton brings seven internationally acclaimed performers aged from 46–86 years to join composer and musician Mel Mercier on stage […]
Ben Vendetta – Take It From The Man – Book Review by Killian Laher Author Ben Vendetta has compiled his interviews with bands into a coffee-table book. He interviewed some of the […]
Album of the Week – 25/09/26 It’s another busy week, with releases from Anne Waldman, Thurston Moore, James Ilgenfritz, Anagram Ensemble (The Travel Agency Is On Fire), Protomartyr (Hotel Usona) and claire […]
Hope – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Na Hong-jin Writer – Na Hong-jin Stars – Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon Beom Seok (Hwang Jung-min) is a police chief in the […]
Sense and Sensibility – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Georgia Oakley Writers – Diana Reid, based on a book by Jane Austen Stars – Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles, Caitríona Balfe […]
IFI Documentary Festival 2026 The IFI Documentary Festival 2026 opened last night with a screening of Pete Muller’s Bucks Harbor, and it’s a good insight into what is to come with some […]
