A Misanthrope – Smock Alley Theatre – Review by Frank L. A Misanthrope – written by Matthew Minnicino, after Molière Sugarglass & Smock Alley Theatre in association with Once Off Productions The […]
A Misanthrope – Smock Alley Theatre – Review
Album of the Week – 18/07/25
Album of the Week – 18/07/25 It’s a sleepy week in July, and most people are on holiday! So, don’t expect too many exciting new sounds to drop this week, but we […]
Friendship – Film Review
Friendship – Film Review Director – Andrew DeYoung Writer – Andrew DeYoung Stars – Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara This is the story of Craig (Tim Robinson). He has a comfortable […]
The Four Letters of Love – Film Review
The Four Letters of Love – Film Review by Frank L. Director Polly Steele Writer Niall Williams Stars Pierce Brosnan, Helena Bonham Carter, Gabriel Byrne This film is an adaptation by Niall […]
Kinky Boots – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
Kinky Boots – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review Dates: 15 – 19 July 2025 This is the story of Charlie Price (Dan Partridge). Charlie’s family have run a shoe business, Price […]
Armand – Film Review
Armand – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel Writer – Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel Stars – Renate Reinsve, Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Endre Hellestveit Elisabeth (Renate Reinsve) is an actress […]
The Pillowman – Gate Theatre – Review
The Pillowman – Gate Theatre – Review The Pillowman – written by Martin McDonagh When the curtains part and the light goes up on the stage, Katurian (Fra Fee) is alone. He […]
New Music – Modern Nature – Source
New Music – Modern Nature – Source Modern Nature are just about to return with their new album ‘The Heat Warps’ on 29th August. They’ve just released a single off the album […]
Beat the Lotto – Film Review
Beat the Lotto – Film Review Director Ross Whitaker The year is 1992, and after writing the book “Win the Lotto“, Cork-based mathematician Stefan Klincewicz set out to prove his point! He […]
Album of the Week – 04/07/25
Album of the Week – 04/07/25 It’s a slow week. I guess it goes with all the ‘out of office’ reminders. Everyone is on holiday! There are new albums this week from Jonathan […]
The Assassination of Michael D. Higgins – Galway Film Fleadh
The Assassination of Michael D. Higgins – Galway Film Fleadh It’s a name that will immediately make you sit up and take notice. This is described as a “dark comedy short film” […]
Only Fools and Horses The Musical – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
Only Fools and Horses The Musical – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review Dates: 30 June – 05 July 2025 When Del Boy proclaims, ‘This time next year, we’ll be millionaires’ you […]
Album of the Week – 27/06/25
Album of the Week – 27/06/25 There are some interesting new sounds. Indie favourites such as Frankie Cosmos (Different Talking) and Blonde Redhead (The Shadow of the Guest) make a return. There are […]
Static – Abbey Theatre (Peacock Stage) – Review
Static – Abbey Theatre (Peacock Stage) – Review An Abbey Theatre production – Static Written by Jimmy McAleavey Directed by John King Dates: 20 June – 18 July 2025 Running time: Approx. 1 […]
Kilkenny Arts Festival – Programme Details
Kilkenny Arts Festival – Programme Details The details of the Kilkenny Arts Festival have just been released! As ever, there’s a heavy emphasis on classical music, but there really is something for […]
Escaped Alone – Project Arts Centre – Review
Escaped Alone – Project Arts Centre – Review Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill Hatch Theatre Company and Everyman Theatre in association with Once Off Productions Dates: 19 – 28 June Running Time: […]
Album of the Week – 20/06/25
Album of the Week – 20/06/25 There’s a new compilation from The B-52’s released this week simply called “The Warner and Reprise Years”. If you want to relive their glory days, we […]
SIX – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
SIX – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review Dates: 17 – 28 June 2025 Concepts behind Musicals can often be quite bizarre, but this one has to be right up there. The […]
Rattling Ark – O’Regans – Live Review – 18/06/25
Rattling Ark – O’Regans, Dublin – Live Review – 18/06/25 by Killian Laher The last of a three-date residency saw Kevin Murphy, Thomas Haugh and Lizzie Murtough perform as Rattling Ark in […]
Q&A with Lauren Farrell – Dancing At Lughnasa – 3Olympia
Q&A with Lauren Farrell – Dancing At Lughnasa – 3Olympia Gate Theatre in association with 3Olympia Presents Dancing At Lughnasa Date: Fri 27th Jun 2025 – Sat 26th Jul 2025 Lauren Farrell […]
Kim Deal – Vicar Street – Live Review – 16/06/25
Kim Deal – Vicar Street – Live Review – 16/06/25 by Killian Laher Vicar Street was pretty packed for the visit of Kim Deal and band. Not a bad turnout for a […]
Nine Inch Nails – 3Arena – Live Review – 15/06/25
Nine Inch Nails – 3Arena, Dublin – Live Review by Killian Laher The Dublin venue was packed out for the first visit of Trent Reznor and co to Dublin in 18 years, […]
The Cave – Abbey Theatre – Review
The Cave – Abbey Theatre – Review Dates: 6 June – 18 July 2025 Photos by Ros Kavanagh The Cave tells the story of two brothers. We meet Bopper (Aaron Monaghan) and […]
Album of the Week – 13/06/25
Album of the Week – 13/06/25 There are new albums this week from the likes of Neil Young and Chrome Hearts (Talkin to the Trees), Patrick Wolf (Crying the Neck) and Steve […]
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life – Film Review
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life – Film Review (Jane Austen a gâché ma vie) Director – Laura Piani Writer – Laura Piani Stars – Camille Rutherford, Pablo Pauly, Charlie Anson Agathe Robinson […]
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts – Talkin to the Trees – Album Review
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts – Talkin to the Trees – Album Review by Killian Laher Neil Young’s 97th album, now playing with the Chrome Hearts. Okay, I exaggerate, but the […]
Joseph Chester – Au Revoir Tristesse – Album Review
Joseph Chester – Au Revoir Tristesse – Album Review Album Launch – Date: Friday, 13 Jun 2025 – Time: 8:00PM – Venue: Kevin Barry Recital Room, NCH. Joe Chester is one of […]
The Black Wolfe Tone – Project Arts Centre – Review
The Black Wolfe Tone – Project Arts Centre – Review The Black Wolf Tone by Fishamble: The New Play Company and Irish Repertory Theatre Written and Performed by Kwaku Fortune Dates: 4 […]
In The Meadows – 07/06/25 – Festival Review
In The Meadows – 07/06/25 – Festival Review In the Meadows – 07/06/25 at the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham After the resounding success of last year’s inaugural In […]
No More Workhorse 