A Christmas Visit – Viking Theatre – Review by Frank L. A Christmas Visit – Written by Stewart Roche Runs – Monday 13 November to Saturday 2 December 2023 20:00 It is […]
A Christmas Visit – Viking Theatre – Review
The Manny – Smock Alley – Review
The Manny – Smock Alley – Review 13 – 18 Nov 2023 A Manny (or male Nanny) is an unusual job. Our main protagonist fell into the work as he dropped out […]
The Weight – The Complex – Review
The Weight – The Complex – Review The Depot | 08/11/2023 – 11/11/2023 Find out more about Luca Truffarelli on this website here. Described as an immersive dance piece, the setting for […]
The United States Vs Ulysses – Pavilion Theatre – Review
The United States Vs Ulysses – Pavilion Theatre – Review This production tells the story of the legal case surrounding the release of Ulysses in the United States of America. The book […]
Gemma Hayes – Liberty Hall – Live Review
Gemma Hayes – Liberty Hall – Live Review Gemma Hayes @ Liberty Hall – 08/11/23 – as part of the Dublin Folk Festival Conchúr White is a busy man. Not only is […]
The Valley Of The Squinting Windows – Gaiety Theatre – Review
The Valley Of The Squinting Windows – Gaiety Theatre – Review by Brian Merriman Produced by Mullingar Arts Centre – Centre for the Performing Arts CTD, City Theatre Dublin and The Gaiety […]
Oliver Cromwell is Really Very Sorry – Project Arts Centre – Review
Oliver Cromwell is Really Very Sorry – Project Arts Centre – Review by Gearoid O’Byrne Tour Dates below and here. This is a musical about a man the English don’t remember and […]
The Curious Case of Albert Cashier: Lincoln’s ‘Lady’ Soldier – Mill Theatre – Review
The Curious Case of Albert Cashier: Lincoln’s ‘Lady’ Soldier – Mill Theatre – Review The Curious Case of Albert Cashier: Lincoln’s ‘Lady’ Soldier – Quintessence Theatre We meet a young Irish woman […]
The Empty Nest – Viking Theatre – Review
The Empty Nest – Viking Theatre – Review by Frank L. The Empty Nest – written by Oisin Flores Sweeney Sheila (Joan Sheehy) and Tony (Seamus O’Rourke) are having another night at […]
Lost Lear – Riverbank Arts Centre – Review
Lost Lear – Riverbank Arts Centre – Review Review by Frank L. Written and directed by Dan Colley Touring nationally to 10 venues: 20th October – 29th November In the first sentence […]
Of a Midnight Meeting – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
Of a Midnight Meeting – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review by Frank L. Written by Katie McCann Oct 16th – Nov 11th, 2023 The set is what appears to be a cluttered […]
Burnt Out – Lyric Theatre – Review
Burnt Out – Lyric Theatre – Review by Cathy Brown Dates: Sat 7 Oct—Sat 4 Nov 2023 Photo credit Carrie Davenport Burnt Out by Gary Mitchell, A Lyric Theatre, Belfast Production It’s […]
Powerful Trouble – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review
Powerful Trouble – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review by Gearoid O’Byrne JUNK ENSEMBLE – Powerful Trouble Duration: 90 mins approx., no interval Dates: 12 – 14 Oct, 5.30pm & 8.30pm, 15 Oct, […]
This Solution – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review
This Solution – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review SHAUN DUNNE AND PROJECT ARTS CENTRE This Solution – BY SHAUN DUNNE Review by Frank L. Ellen Kirk, the set and costume designer, uses […]
Ironbound – Abbey Theatre (Peacock) – Review
Ironbound – Abbey Theatre (Peacock) – Review Dates: 3 October – 11 November 2023 Written by Martyna Majok Part of the Dublin Theatre Festival On the Peacock stage – Running time: Approx. […]
The Miracle Club – Film Review
The Miracle Club – Film Review Director – Thaddeus O’Sullivan Writers – Joshua D. Maurer, Timothy Prager, Jimmy Smallhorne Stars – Laura Linney, Kathy Bates, Maggie Smith The film starts with a […]
Somewhere Out There You – Abbey Theatre – Review
Somewhere Out There You – Abbey Theatre – Review 28 September – 4 November 2023 Has Casey (Eimear Keating) found the perfect man? Brett (Cameron Cuffe) seems ideal. At six feet, two […]
The Lion King – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
The Lion King – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review 28 September – 11 November 2023 THE LION KING – Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions Dates: 28 September – 11 November 2023 […]
The Loved Ones – Gate Theatre – Review
The Loved Ones – Gate Theatre – Review by Frank L. The Loved Ones written by Erica Murray – Until 21st Oct, 2023 As part of the 2023 Dublin Theatre Festival Nell […]
Faust – Irish National Opera – Review
Faust – Irish National Opera – Review by Gearoid O’Byrne Charles Gounod – Faust – An Irish National Opera Production Dates & Venues – Until Oct 7th, 2023 at the Gaiety Theatre […]
Falling To Earth – My Summer with Bowie – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review
Falling To Earth – My Summer with Bowie – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review Verdant Productions and The Civic – Falling To Earth – My Summer with Bowie By Eugene O’Brien Find […]
Isla – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review
Isla – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review VERDANT PRODUCTIONS, FOUR RIVERS AND THE CIVIC – Isla by Tim Price 28 Sep – 7 Oct – Civic Theatre In this production, Mark Lambert […]
The Saviour – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review
The Saviour – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review by Frank L. The Saviour by Deirdre Kinahan – Landmark Productions 27 Sep – 8 Oct – Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire – €30 – […]
Zona Franca – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review
Zona Franca – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review 28 – 30 Sep – O’Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College ALICE RIPOLL AND CIA SUAVE, BRAZIL As you enter the theatre, the troupe of dancers […]
Tiny Piano Man – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review
Tiny Piano Man – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review by Gearoid O’Byrne David O’Doherty PERFORMANCES – 20 – 23 September -21:00, €18/€16 OTHER PERFORMANCE – 23 September – 13:00, €18/€16 Venue – […]
The Crow’s Way – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review
The Crow’s Way – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review PERFORMANCES – 22 & 23 September – 14:00, 18:00, €16/€14 OTHER PERFORMANCE – 21 September – 20:00, €16/€14 Venue – Abbey Theatre – […]
Stars – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review
Stars – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review Hannah Mamalis PERFORMANCES – 21 – 23 September – 21:15, €15/€13 OTHER PERFORMANCES – 22 & 23 September – 13:15, €15/€13 Venue – Project Arts […]
The Bodyguard – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review
The Bodyguard – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review by Brian Merriman 19 – 23 September 2023 – Produced by Xroads Live I don’t think a leading star gets more solo numbers […]
This is You – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review
This is You – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review PERFORMANCES – 14 – 17 September Venue – Smock Alley Theatre – Boys’ School Duration – 70mins Alice (Rosa Makela) is a young […]
No More Workhorse 