New Irish Music – The Sentimental Tourists by Killian Laher The Sentimental Tourists is a new collaboration between Dave Long (Into Paradise) and ex-Whipping Boy guitarist Paul Page. It’s Page’s first foray […]
New Irish Music – The Sentimental Tourists
herbal tea – Hear As The Mirror Echoes – Album Review
herbal tea – Hear As The Mirror Echoes – Album Review by Killian Laher herbal tea (all lowercase) is the artist name for UK musician Helena Walker. She has crafted nine pieces […]
Materialists – Film Review
Materialists – Film Review Director Celine Song Writer Celine Song Stars – Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal In 2023, Celine Song’s Past Lives portrayed a story of first love, which began […]
Rocky Horror Picture Show – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
Rocky Horror Picture Show – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review 11 – 16 August 2025 A naïve and innocent young couple, Brad Majors (Connor Carson) and Janet Weiss (Lauren Chia), get […]
The Lunch Punch Power Hour in Conference Room 4 – Abbey Theatre (Peacock Stage) – Review
The Lunch Punch Power Hour in Conference Room 4 – Abbey Theatre (Peacock Stage) – Review A World Premiere Abbey Theatre production – The Lunch Punch Power Hour in Conference Room 4 […]
Steve Gunn – Music for Writers – Album Review
Steve Gunn – Music for Writers – Album Review by Killian Laher On the back of the work Steve Gunn did with David Moore of Bing and Ruth two years ago, this […]
Album of the Week – 08/08/25
Album of the Week – 08/08/25 Things have definitely picked up this week, with plenty of new albums and a few good ones! There are new releases from Field Medic (Surrender Instead), […]
Conor Walsh: Selected Piano Works – Film Review
Conor Walsh: Selected Piano Works – Film Review Screenings – Lighthouse Cinema – 8th August 2025 Director Keith Walsh Conor Walsh has become a mysterious figure in the Irish music scene due […]
Lughnasa – Smock Alley – Review
Lughnasa – Smock Alley – Review 1 + 2 Aug 2025 – 7pm – Boys’ School, Smock Alley Lughnasa is the Irish word for August, a month that marks the start of […]
New Irish Music – Arrivalists – This Is Not Yours To Take
New Irish Music – Arrivalists – This Is Not Yours To Take by Killian Laher Pat Barrett has just released his latest Arrivalists EP and, true to form, it’s a collection of […]
The Naked Gun – Film Review
The Naked Gun – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Akiva Schaffer Starring: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, Danny Huston In cinemas August 1 This feels more […]
Album of the Week – 01/08/25
Album of the Week – 01/08/25 It’s another slow week, as the music industry is busy focusing on festivals rather than releasing new albums. A few interesting ones are knocking around, though, […]
Late Shift – Film Review
Late Shift – Film Review Director Petra Biondina Volpe Writer Petra Biondina Volpe Stars Leonie Benesch, Sonja Riesen, Alireza Bayram Based on Richard Gordon’s comic novels, the Rank-produced Doctor series was a […]
In Extremis – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
In Extremis – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review by Frank L In Extremis – written by Neil Bartlett Date – July 21st – August 16th, 2025 On 24th March 1895, Oscar Wilde […]
Little Shop of Horrors – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
Little Shop of Horrors – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review by Fran Winston Runs until August 9 at 7.30pm nightly with matinees at 2.30pm on Thursdays and Saturdays. Tickets available from […]
Mogwai – Vicar St – 26/07/25 – Live Review
Mogwai – Vicar St – 26/07/25 – Live Review by Killian Laher Mogwai are a band who have been ploughing their largely instrumental, guitar-laden furrow for about 30 years now. No longer […]
Album of the Week – 25/07/25
Album of the Week – 25/07/25 The sleepy month of July continues, and there’s a significant reduction in the number of new albums released. Are all the bands on holiday or at […]
Bring Her Back – Film Review
Bring Her Back – Film Review Directors – Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou Writers – Danny Philippou, Bill Hinzman Stars – Billy Barratt, Sally Hawkins, Mischa Heywood Andy (Billy Barratt) and Piper (Sora […]
Zero – Film Review
Zero – Film Review by Hugh Maguire Director – Jean Luc Herbulot Writers – Jean Luc Herbulot, Hus Miller Stars – Gary Dourdan, Moran Rosenblatt, Annabelle Lengronne Even if it does not […]
Fantastic Four: First Steps – Film Review
Fantastic Four: First Steps – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Matt Shakman Starring: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul […]
Dublin Theatre Festival 2025 – Programme Announced
Dublin Theatre Festival – Programme Announced The Dublin Theatre Festival is back, and takes place between the 25th of September and the 12th of October. It’s the first festival with new Artistic […]
Salt Path – Film Review
Salt Path – Film Review by Brian Merriman Director: Marianne Elliott Writer: Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Based on a memoir by Raynor Winn Starring: Jason Isaacs, Gillian Anderson, Hermione Morris Cinematography: Helene Louvart A […]
Let’s Try Swingin’ – Project Arts Centre – Review
Let’s Try Swingin’ – Project Arts Centre – Review Let’s Try Swingin’ – Anseo Anois Theatre Dates: 17 – 19 July – Cube, 7 pm Let’s Try Swingin’ tells the story of […]
Bill Callahan – National Concert Hall – Live Review – 21/07/25
Bill Callahan – National Concert Hall, Dublin – Live Review – 21/07/25 by Killian Laher Bill Callahan has gone from the kitchen sink troubadour of Smog, singing at times downright awkward songs, […]
A Misanthrope – Smock Alley Theatre – Review
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 […]
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 […]
No More Workhorse 