Mother Of All The Behans – 3Olympia – Review From Tues 15th to Sat 26th August, 2023 From the Book by Brian Behan, Adapted & Directed by Peter Sheridan Additional Material by […]
Mother Of All The Behans – 3Olympia – Review
Edinburgh Fringe 2023 – Reviews #4
Edinburgh Fringe 2023 – Reviews #4 By Brian Merriman Otto and Astrid’s Joint Solo Project Piccolo Theatre at Assembly, Georges Square, Edinburgh Time 7.25pm – Duration: 60 minutes ‘Otto and Astrid’ are […]
Becoming Maggie – The New Theatre – Review
Becoming Maggie – The New Theatre – Review by Frank L. Becoming Maggie – Written by Donagh Humphreys Event Dates: 15/08/2023 – 26/08/2023 In the programme, Humphreys states that “in 2023, the […]
Shrek The Musical – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review
Shrek The Musical – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review Produced by Mark Goucher Productions Ltd 15-20 August 2023 Welcome to the familiar world of Shrek, just with a lot more singing […]
Edinburgh Fringe 2023 – Reviews #3
Edinburgh Fringe 2023 – Reviews #3 by Brian Merriman Blossoming (You Undo Me) Musical Produced by LinkAge Arts Director and Co-writer Xun Huang Book and Lyric Writer by Stephanie Martin Accompanist Lu […]
Edinburgh Fringe 2023 – Reviews #2
Edinburgh Fringe 2023 – Reviews #2 by Brian Merriman Today, Brian finds a few more gems at the Edinburgh Fringe; ‘The Rotting Hart’, ‘Guilty of Love’, and ‘Diana: the Untold and Untrue […]
Edinburgh Fringe 2023 – Reviews #1
Edinburgh Fringe Reviews #1: ‘Nancy: On Drag’, ‘Boys In the Buff’ and ‘Poof!’ by Brian Merriman Where Brian Merriman tells us about the best of the events he has seen at the Edinburgh […]
Bullied – Viking Theatre – Review
Bullied – Viking Theatre – Review by Frank L Bullied written by Michael J. Harnett From Mon 7 Aug 2023 to Sat 19 Aug 2023 Anna (Aine Collier) finds herself staying with […]
Bedbound – 3Olympia Theatre – Review
Bedbound – 3Olympia Theatre – Review Tue 8th Aug 2023 – Sat 12th Aug 2023 Photo by Marcin Lewandowski Landmark Productions and Galway International Arts Festival present: Bedbound This is the story […]
Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer – 3Olympia – Review
Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer – 3Olympia – Review Pat Moylan Productions & Play on Words in association with 3Olympia Theatre – 25th July to 5th August 2023 Writer and Actor – Aidan […]
Stumped – Bewleys Cafe Theatre – Review
Stumped – Bewleys Cafe Theatre – Review by Frank L STUMPED (Or Yes… No… Wait…) By Shomit Dutta – July 24th – Aug 19th, 2023 At 1pm The action, or lack of […]
Lie Low – Abbey Theatre (Peacock Stage) – Review
Lie Low – Abbey Theatre (Peacock Stage) – Review 17 – 29 July 2023 Written by Ciara Elizabeth Smyth Directed by Oisín Kearney Duration: 70 minutes We meet Faye (Charlotte McCurry) in […]
MÁM – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
MÁM – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review 13 – 14 July 2023 MÁM – Produced by Teaċ Daṁsa Read our interview with Michael Keegan-Dolan of Teaċ Daṁsa here. The piece opens […]
Girl on an Altar – Abbey Theatre – Review
Girl on an Altar – Abbey Theatre – Review An Abbey Theatre and Kiln Theatre co-production – Girl on an Altar – 8 July – 19 August 2023 Written by Marina Carr […]
The Hare – Pavilion Theatre – Review
The Hare – Pavilion Theatre – Review by Frank L. Once Off Productions – The Hare – by Clare Monnelly and Bob Kelly Photos by Cían Flynn Jenny Whyte has created a […]
Holy Mary – 3Olympia Theatre – Review
Holy Mary – 3Olympia Theatre – Review Tuesday 11th July to Saturday 15th July 2023 Holy Mary by Eoin Colfer. Directed by Aoife Spillane Hinks. Starring Jacinta Sheerin and Mary Murray. Eoin […]
Fun Home – Gate Theatre – Review
Fun Home – Gate Theatre – Review Music by Jeanine Tesori Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron Based on the Graphic Novel by Alison Bechdel Photo Credit: Ros Kavanagh. This musical is […]
Tom Moran is a Big Fat Filthy Disgusting Liar – Project Arts Centre – Review
Tom Moran is a Big Fat Filthy Disgusting Liar – Project Arts Centre – Review Theatre / 04-08 July 2023 Tickets: €18/16 Tom Moran runs onto the stage to the sound of […]
Potted Potter – 3Olympia Theatre – Review
Potted Potter – 3Olympia Theatre – Review by Fran Winston 3Olympia Theatre, Dame Street Dublin 2. Runs until July 9, at 7pm nightly. Matinee shows on July 30/1/5/8/9 July. Tickets from €21 […]
Vixen – New Theatre – Review
Vixen – New Theatre – Review Event Dates: 27/06/2023 – 01/07/2023 Duration: 60 mins We meet Angie (Rose Henderson) as she has just returned home to her apartment. Today is the one-year […]
Happy Days – 3Olympia – Review
Happy Days – 3Olympia – Review Date: Wed 21st Jun 2023 – Sat 24th Jun 2023 Landmark Theatre Production We meet Winnie (Siobhán McSweeney) in unusual circumstances. She is asleep, buried up […]
GomBeam – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
GomBeam – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review by Frank L. GomBean – written and performed by Niamh McGrath BOOKING INFORMATION June 21st (preview 19th, 20th) to July 8th, 2023 There will be […]
Translations | Переклади – Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Drama at the Abbey Theatre
Translations | Переклади – Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Drama at the Abbey Theatre Translations | Переклади – 20 – 24 June 2023 The Abbey Theatre presents a Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Drama […]
The Tree Whisperer – Botanic Gardens – Review
The Tree Whisperer – Botanic Gardens – Review by Brian Merriman A most unusual treasure hunt through Dublin’s magnificent Botanic Gardens! | MEETING POINT: Inside the front Entrance of the Gardens By […]
Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom – The New Theatre – Review
Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom – The New Theatre – Review Event Dates: 13/06/2023 – 17/06/2023 Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom is a new adaptation of Ulysses by Aedin Moloney and Colum […]
West Side Story – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review
West Side Story – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review by Brian Merriman WEST SIDE STORY – Produced by BB Promotion – 12 – 24 June 2023 Duration 150 minutes with interval […]
The Beauty Queen of Leenane – Lyric Theatre – Review
The Beauty Queen of Leenane – Lyric Theatre – Review by Cathy Brown The Beauty Queen of Leenane – by Martin McDonagh: A Lyric Theatre Belfast and Prime Cut Co-Production Dates: Sat […]
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 […]
No More Workhorse 