This is a piece that deals with the death of the main protagonist Feidlim Cannon’s Father and younger brother, but is not as bleak as it sounds! I have to say I […]
Have I No Mouth – Smock Alley – Review
Things to Do in Dublin – 15th – 21st April 2013
Dare I say it, but is there a touch of spring in the air? Who knows, it’ll probably snow next week. A couple of fun events this week, with Record Store day […]
Drum Belly – Abbey Theatre – Review
The opening scene shows a large moon projected onto the stage curtain with JFK’s famous ‘Moon Speech’ broadcast over the PA system. Drum Belly is the story of Gangsters in New York […]
Mrs. Warren’s Profession – Gate Theatre – Review
The story of Mrs. Warren’s profession is of a young woman, Vivie, who has just finished her education and returns to meet her mother, Mrs. Warren, for the first time. The reason […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 8th – 14th April 2013
‘The World is a Vampire’ said the great sage Billy Corgan, and this week, I couldn’t agree more! Ok, I don’t know what it means either, but I just wanted to say […]
The Edge of Our Bodies – Smock Alley Theatre – Review
This play is largely a monologue piece, where a 16-year-old girl tells the story of the last few months of her life. It’s a coming of age tale that deals with many […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 1st – 7th April 2013
The feast of chocolate is at an end, and we mourn it’s passing! I hope you didn’t eat too many Easter eggs. Today, we are proud to announce that Tom Cruise is […]
Roughly Speaking – Digging for Fire – Public Talks Series
Rough Magic are presenting a series of talks and conversations to accompany their production of Declan Hughes’ Digging for Fire, which runs from Apr 18 – May 4th in the Project Arts […]
The Deal – Civic Theatre – Review
Mickey Moe and his younger brother Andy have never got along. Andy is religious and the apple of his dear Mother’s eye, whereas Mickey Moe has always been a bit too fond […]
Gospel Act 2: Who (or what) is Matthew J. Anthony…?
(After having received several enquiries last week following the publication of our interview with Matthew from Matthew J. Anthony regarding their upcoming show in Smock Alley Theatre, we at NoMoreWorkhorse decided to ask Matthew if he would […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 25th – 31st March 2013
Easter is in the air, with everything coming up chocolatey! We only have another week left of the cruel abstinence of Lent! Almost there… Art – Analysing Cubism – IMMA Kilmainham – […]
Monster/ Clock – Smock Alley – Review
This is the story of a man who lives in a world of animals and is called a monster. He battles evil swans and tries to find his mentor who is being […]
Life after ‘Life After Modelling’ – Gospel Interview with Matthew from Matthew J. Anthony
Firstly, I’d like to try and clear something up. Is ‘The Gospel According to Matthew J. Anthony’ Life After Modelling’s new – or should I say – debut and long-overdue album or […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 18th – 24th March 2013
The madness of Paddy’s day has departed for another year, and we have scared the snakes out of Ireland for another year, with life returning to normal! So, what has survived the […]
Tiny Plays for Ireland 2 – Project Arts Centre – Review
The premise is simple, 25 plays which last just over four minutes each, leaving you tumbling from one play to the next. The five actors play a multitude of parts and the […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 11th – 17th March 2013
Yes, it’s St. Patrick’s day. A day where all good Irish people block up their doors and windows and prepare for the celebration of the patron saint of heavy drinking! It’s gonna […]
Krapp’s Last Tapes – Gate Theatre
It’s turning into a Beckett season here at the Workhorse, with Before Vanishing and All that Fall reviewed or previewed over the last few days! John Hurt’s version of Krapp’s Last Tapes […]
Project Arts Centre Presents: IETM Dublin
Another mini festival hits Dublin in early April, with the IETM “Project Arts Centre presents a new season of work by some of Ireland’s best performing artists for IETM Dublin this April.” […]
Before Vanishing… – New Theatre – Review
Before Vanishing is a collection of four short plays by Beckett, consisting of ‘Ohio Impromptu’, ‘Footfalls’, ‘That Time’ and ‘Come and Go’ (and an Irish version of the same, ‘Teacht is Imeacht’). […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 4th – 10th March 2013
Art – Analysing Cubism – IMMA Kilmainham – until 19th May. Kathy Moran’s exhibition starts at the Douglas Hyde (until March 28th), along with Andrew Vickery in Gallery 2. Sleepwalkers is at […]
Tongues of Fire/ Uptimes – Smock Alley – Review
Collaborations – Block Five – Finished yesterday at 2.30 in the Boy’s School – Smock Alley The Collaborations festival has a number of shorter plays, grouped together into Blocks (2 or 3 […]
The Sylvia – Smock Alley Theatre – Review
The Sylvia is an interesting and well constructed new play written by Philip St. John, which deals with topics such as addiction, love and art. The story starts with a middle-aged artist […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 25th Feb – 3rd March 2013
This week, there’s three events on Saturday that I’d love to be at (don’t you just hate it when that happens?). Linnea Olsson, A Winged Victory and the Unthanks! There’s a lot […]
Pageant – Project Arts Centre – Review
“Inspired by life and the extra-ordinary of the everyday, Pageant celebrates the performer in us all.” The opening scene involves a single dancer on stage with no music, whirling a massive flag […]
Collaborations 2013 – Smock Alley – Jack Burdell Experience
The Collaborations festival returns to Smock Alley from February 22nd to March 9th, and will present over 30 Shows, Readings and Special Events. There will be an Art Exhibition in the Banquet […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 18th – 24th Feb 2013
Art – Analysing Cubism – IMMA Kilmainham – starts this Thursday 21-02-13 (Mary Swanzy image above) and runs until 19th May. Kathy Moran’s exhibition starts at the Douglas Hyde (until March 28th), […]
King Lear – Abbey Theatre – Review
It is the first time since the 1930’s that King Lear has been on the stage of the national theatre, and to be honest, I’m not surprised. It’s a difficult play due […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 11th – 17th Feb 2013
It’s all about Love this week at the Workhorse, and we’ll be whispering sweet nothings to anyone prepared to listen! Yes, it’s the time of year created by florists, chocolatiers and card […]
Mercury Fur – Smock Alley – Review
Set in a futuristic London, where society has broken down due to the proliferation of hallucinogenic butterflies (yes, actual butterflies!), two brothers Elliot and Darren break into an abandoned flat to prepare […]
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