One of the most unusual festivals in town kicks off on Thursday, with lots of events around the city and most of them for free and child friendly. Special mention to the […]
The Festival of Curiosity 2016 – July 21 – 24
New Music – Water Pageant – Outlines
Water Pageant – Outlines – Album available now – released April 2016 Water Pageant are a duo from Oxford and Overlaps is a single from their recently released album Outlines. It’s a […]
Second Opinion: Mom & Me – Film Review
Mom & Me – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Ken Wardrop Starring: Joe Cristiano and a selection of mothers and sons. In cinemas July 15th Apparently the state of Oklahoma […]
Interview with Ken Griffin – August Wells – Workman’s Club – Saturday, 23 July
We had the chance to ask Ken Griffin of August Wells (and previously Rollerskate Skinny) some questions about his career in music, reunion tours and his new band. You can see the […]
The BFG – Film Review
The BFG – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Melissa Mathison (screenplay), Roald Dahl (based on the book by) Stars: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton Many of today’s […]
Dublin Event Guide (18-07-16 – 24-07-16)
Another Summer week where you should really be outside enjoying the fresh air! If you’re going to ignore this worthwhile advice, we’ve a few recommendations for you. There’s The Hellfire Squad at […]
Ghostbusters Versus The Trolls
The campaign to make the new Ghostbusters trailer the most ‘disliked trailer on the internet’ always seemed slightly bizarre. According to the list of most disliked videos on Youtube, it currently stands […]
Interview with Josh Haden – Spain – Part Two
Interview with Josh Haden (Spain) – Part 2 by Killian Laher In the second part of this interview, Josh talks about his favourite music and also the state of the music industry […]
The Weir – Pavilion Theatre – Review
The Weir – Pavilion Theatre – Review Dates – Tue 12 – Sat 30 July, 8pm – Matinee: Sat 16 Jul, 2.30pm The play is set in a rural Irish pub where […]
Mom & Me – Film Review
Mom & Me – Film Review by Frank L Directed by Ken Wardrop His and Hers was Ken Wardrop’s successful documentary released in 2009. The subjects of those interviews were Irish girls […]
The Valery Trails – Chameleon Bones – Album Review
The Valery Trails – Chameleon Bones – Album Review by Killian Laher American/Australian rockers The Valery Trails release their third album. The album distils a sort of nineties indie sensibility right from […]
This Old Man – Viking Theatre – Review
This Old Man – Viking Theatre – Review by L.A. Whelan by Gerard Lee Viking Theatre@The Sheds July 5th- 23rd Last night, I paid my first visit to the Viking Theatre over […]
King Lear – Smock Alley – Review
King Lear – Smock Alley – Review by C. K. MacNamara PurpleCoat Productions – 10-12 July, Smock Alley The Shakespearian classic of loss, power and vanity made its way to Smock Alley […]
Free Download – Dylan Tighe – Never That Simple
Free Download – Dylan Tighe – Never That Simple The quadruple threat, Dylan Tighe – Actor/ Singer/ Musician/ Writer has just released a new single ‘Never That Simple’ from his album Wabi-Sabi […]
Longitude 2016 Stage Times
Longitude 2016 Stage Times Full details of the various runners and riders below… Sunday is almost a perfect day, where you cold sit at the main stage for the duration, but I’d […]
The Spinning Heart – Smock Alley – Review
The Spinning Heart – Smock Alley – Review 11, 12, 13 + 16 Jul | 7:30pm | Main Space This is based on the Donal Ryan book which was published in 2012. […]
Once The Musical – Olympia Theatre – Review
Once The Musical – Olympia Theatre – Review by Fran Winston Olympia Theatre Dame Street, Dublin 2 until August 27th Tickets from €29.50 When John Carney set out to make a sweet […]
Good Gig Guide – July 2016
Yes, we’re back to separate the wheat from the chaff for you. It’s the world famous (ahem) Good Gig Guide, with some amazing treats in store over the next few months in […]
Men & Chicken – Film Review
Men & Chicken – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Anders Thomas Jensen Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, David Dencik, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Søren Malling, Nicolas Bro Exclusively in the IFI from July […]
Ghostbusters – Film Review
Ghostbusters – Film Review by Fran Winston Director: Paul Feig Writers: Katie Dippold, Paul Feig Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon In cinemas July 11th This remake of the classic 1984 […]
The Wake – Abbey Theatre – Review
Until Saturday, 30 July 2016 – Abbey Theatre Running time: 3 Hours and 5 Minutes Vera has returned to her native county with a purpose. After a long time in New York, […]
Dublin Event Guide (11-07-16 – 17-07-16)
This is another big week with Longitude in Marlay park. The Sunday line-up is quite divine, with the National headlining the day. There’s also Palfest – “Arts festival demonstrating solidarity with the […]
Mick Harvey – Delirium Tremens – Album Review
Mick Harvey – Delirium Tremens – Album Review Released on 24 June 2016 Mick Harvey occupies an interesting position in the music world. Hugely revered by those that make music, but largely […]
Weiner – Film Review
Weiner – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg Starring: Anthony Weiner, Huma Abedin and various colourful political and media figures In the Lighthouse Cinema and on demand […]
Tender Napalm – Smock Alley – Review
Tender Napalm – Smock Alley – Review by C. K. MacNamara 27 Jun – 9 July | 8pm | Boys School Centring on the ruin of love between two lyrical lovers, Tender […]
Interview with Josh Haden – Spain
Interview with Josh Haden (Spain) by Killian Laher We got the chance to talk to Josh Haden, main protagonist of the band Spain. In the first of two interviews, he talks about […]
Black Water Lilies – Michel Bussi – Audible Book Review
Black Water Lilies – Michel Bussi – Audible Book Review by Pat V. Michel Bussi may not be a household name in the English-speaking world yet but ever since the publication of […]
Win Tickets to Slow Place Like Home, Carriages and Bantum
Slow Place Like Home, Carriages and Bantum – Workman’s Club – Friday, 8 July We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for Slow Place Like Home, Carriages and […]
Nils Frahm & Woodkid – Ellis OST – Review
Nils Frahm & Woodkid – Ellis OST – Review by Killian Laher Nils Frahm has teamed up with singer-songwriter Woodkid for this haunting sound track to Robert de Niro’s forthcoming short film […]
No More Workhorse 