The are a couple of interesting new productions in the world of theatre this week, with Romeo and Juliet at the Gate and The Girl who believed in Magic at the Project. Not […]
Things To Do In Dublin (30-03-15 – 5-04-15)
One Sandwich Short of a Genius – Smock Alley – Review
One Sandwich short of a Genius – Smock Alley – Review It is less than one week until Becky’s wedding and her mother is determined for everything to be perfect. They have […]
Silicon Docks – The Rise of Dublin as a Global Tech Hub – Book Review
Silicon Docks – The Rise of Dublin as a Global Tech Hub – Book Review by Dan O’Neill Fish and (Computer) Chips – The Rise of Silicon Docks ‘Silicon Docks’ has become […]
The Baltimore Waltz – New Theatre – Review
The Baltimore Waltz written by Paula Vogel – Review by Frank L. As you take your seat, on the stage are a man and a woman lying under a duvet in a […]
Mother May I? – Theatre Upstairs – Review
Mother May I? written by Ranae von Meding – Review by Frank L Ranae von Meding acts the sole part which is that of a young female who was brought up somewhere […]
In Search of Mr. B – Civic Theatre – Review
In Search of Mr. B – Directions Out Theatre Company at Civic Theatre, Tallaght – Review by P McGovern. The stage is dominated by a black coffin – and a living ventriloquist’s […]
The Tale of Princess Kaguya – Movie Review
The Tale of Princess Kaguya – Movie Review by Frank L. Directed by Isao Takahata Writers: Isao Takahata (story), Isao Takahata (screenplay) Stars: Chloë Grace Moretz, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen This is […]
Cinderella – Movie Review
Cinderella – Movie Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Kenneth Brannagh Starring: Lily James, Cate Blanchet, Richard Madden, Stellan Skarsgård, Holliday Grainger, Derek Jacobi, Helena Bonham Carter In cinemas February 27th Loosely […]
Get Hard – Movie Review
Get Hard – Movie Review – by Conor MacNamara Director: Ethan Cohen Writer: Ian Roberts, Jay Martel, Ethan Cohen Starring: Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Alison Brie Will Ferrell is back in typical […]
Morning, Afternoon & Evening – Viking Theatre – Review
Morning, Afternoon & Evening – March 23 – 28 Written & Performed by Andy Hinds – At the Viking Theatre The play consists of three parts, each narrated by a different character. […]
The Go! Team – Whelan’s – 20-06-15
Another day, another good gig announcement. This time it’s the Go! Team in the surprisingly small venue of Whelan’s. I’d expect this to sell out in two shakes of a lambs tale! […]
Once – Olympia Theatre – Preview
Landmark productions are on something of a roll. The production company behind the Walworth Farce, Ballyturk, Misterman and Ross O’Carroll Kelly are back with a new production of Once, which will start […]
Seventh Son – Movie Review
Seventh Son – Reviewed by David Turpin Directed by Sergey Bodrov Starring Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, Ben Barnes, Alicia Vikander, Olivia Williams Seventh Son arrives on our screens trailing bad press from […]
Mogwai – Olympia – 18-06-15
Somewhere in my head, Mogwai are still a new band, but I guess the fact that they’re playing a 20th anniversary show fairly knocks that one on the head! They are playing […]
Marked Off – Book Review
Marked Off – Don Cameron – Review by J Stuart Cross New Island, €13.99 Don Cameron’s Marked Off is a well-paced, debut thriller. Set in and around Dublin and the suburbia that […]
Sufjan Stevens – Carrie & Lowell – Album Review
Described many times as his most intimate album to date, Carrie & Lowell is named after his mother and step father. Sufjan was raised by his father Rasjid and stepmother and he […]
Things To Do In Dublin (23-03-15 – 29-03-15)
JDIFF is still the big event in town this week, with some A list actors gracing these shores for talks and interviews. After a quiet week in the Theatre world, there’s a […]
Competition – Win Tickets to One Sandwich Short of a Genius – Smock Alley
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for One Sandwich Short of a Genius at Smock Alley on Friday 27th March. To be in with a chance of […]
Giant³ Sand – Whelan’s – 8-09-15
For a Rock and Roll band to last 30 years, they must be doing something right! Giant Sand have had many line ups, and in truth, the present one is little more […]
JDIFF Officially Opens – March 19th to 29th
JDIFF kicked off last night at the Savoy, with more than a few celebs in attendance for the Eileen Gray biopic ‘The Price of Desire‘ with writer and director Mary McGuckian the […]
Mary Mary Mary – Smock Alley – Review
Mary Mary Mary at Smock Alley – Review by Frank L. Directed by the author and Kate Murray, Mary Mary Mary depicts the lives of three generations of women from some rural […]
12 Points Jam Sessions – Free Gigs – 16th – 18th April
More free music from the wonderful people behind the 12 Points Festival. This time out, it’s a series of Showcases and Jam sessions upstairs in Sweeney’s bar on 16th to 18th of […]
Gunman – Movie Review
Gunman – Movie Review by Conor MacNamara Director: Pierre Morel Starring: Sean Penn, Javier Bardem, Jasmine Trinca, Ray Winstone, Mark Rylance Sean Penn, Javier Bardem and a backup cast of solid stars […]
Father John Misty – I Love You, Honeybear – Album Review
Father John Misty – I Love You, Honeybear – Album Review Father John Misty really didn’t make sense to me. He released the 2012 album Fear Fun, to little acclaim or excitement. […]
Interview with Don Cameron – Marked Off
Interview with Don Cameron – Author of Marked Off – Interview by J Stuart Cross Find out more about Don Cameron and Marked Off here. Marked off is published by New Island. […]
Bill Wells and Aidan Moffat – The Most Important Place In The World – Album Review
Album Review: Bill Wells and Aidan Moffat – The Most Important Place In The World – Review by Killian Laher Everybody’s favourite Scottish miserabilists Bill Wells and Aidan Moffat (ex Arab Strap) […]
So, Anyway… – John Cleese – Book Review
So, Anyway… – John Cleese – Review by Dan O’Neill Faulty but Funny If anyone’s lived a life in full, it has to be John Cleese. The brain behind two of the […]
Basciville EP Launch – Friday 27th March – Pepper Canister Church
In their own words, “Soul and Blues singer with a touch of Folk. Stretching from the aching howl of Chicago to the flowing folk hum of Wexford”. That sounds good to us […]
Salmon Leap Festival – 29th – 31st May – Leixlip
Looking for a new festival? Bored by the Picnic? Too broke for Forbidden Fruit? This festival is lacking in the big names, but still sounds a lot of fun with Damian Dempsey, […]
No More Workhorse 