Theatre in Dublin this Week – 2-01-18 Guess what, it’s a bit boring out there! There’s the remnants of Panto season and then a few new things, especially with the First Fortnight […]
Theatre in Dublin this Week – 2-01-18
Live Music in Dublin – 1-1-18
Live Music in Dublin – 1-1-18 Ok, so it’s pretty boring out there as all the promoters figure we’re broke and don’t schedule anything! I’ve come up with the best that’s on […]
A Year in Music – Danny Venzin (Nite Fields)
A Year in Music – Danny Venzin (Nite Fields) – Questions by Killian Laher What music stood out for you in 2017? That with an honest message. Any discoveries that had passed […]
A Look Ahead – Music in 2018
A Look Ahead – Music in 2018 by Killian Laher As is traditional at this time of year we like to look ahead to 2018 to see what’s imminent. Hard-rocking duo No […]
A Year in Music – Paul Page (ex-Whipping Boy)
A Year in Music – Paul Page (ex-Whipping Boy) – Questions by Killian Laher You can read Paul’s thoughts on music on his blog here. What music stood out for you in […]
A Year in Music – Jamie Cameron (The Last Dinosaur)
A Year in Music – Jamie Cameron (The Last Dinosaur) – Questions by Killian Laher What music stood out for you in 2017? I’ve actually been collecting all of my favourites throughout […]
A Year in Music – Chris Hooson (Dakota Suite)
A Year in Music – Chris Hooson (Dakota Suite) – Questions by Killian Laher What music stood out for you in 2017? These are the things that impacted me for one reason […]
Molly’s Game – Film Review
Molly’s Game – Film Review by David Minogue Written and Directed by Aaron Sorkin Edited by Alan Baumgarten, Elliot Graham, Josh Schaeffer Stars – Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera, Chris […]
A Year in Music – 2017 – Robert Baker (The Crayon Set)
A Year in Music – 2017 – Robert Baker (The Crayon Set) – Questions by Killian Laher The Crayon Sets new album ‘Lost Languages’ is available https://thecrayonset.bandcamp.com/album/lost-languages They play ‘Nighthawks at The Cobalt […]
A Year in Music – Josh Haden (Spain)
A Year in Music – Josh Haden (Spain) – Questions by Killian Laher What music stood out for you in 2017? I really liked the latest Bon Iver album (2016). A little […]
Best Film of 2017
Surely the most deeply considered list of movies this year? Ignore the rest! Here are some gems that we loved or maybe just ones that caught us on the right day, you […]
A Year in Music – Patrick M Barrett (The Hedge Schools)
A Year in Music – Patrick M Barrett (The Hedge Schools) – Questions by Killian Laher What music stood out for you in 2017? I’d be biased when it comes to this, […]
A Year in Music – Niall McCann (Film Director)
A Year in Music – Niall McCann (Film Director) – Questions by Killian Laher Niall McCann is the director of Lost in France (2016). His new film The Science of Ghosts with […]
A Year in Music – RM Hubbert
A Year in Music – RM Hubbert – Questions by Killian Laher What music stood out for you in 2017? Conflats by Out Lines, Strange Words and Weird Wars by Marnie, Party […]
The Greatest Showman – Film Review
The Greatest Showman – Film Review by Katie McCann Director: Michael Gracey Writers: Jenny Bicks (screenplay by), Bill Condon (screenplay by) Stars: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron The noblest art is […]
What the Ladybird Heard – Pavilion Theatre – Review
What the Ladybird Heard – Pavilion Theatre – Review by Pia Maltri If you are unsure whether a traditional panto may fit the bill of your children’s Christmas entertainment, then I highly […]
Gaelynn Lea – Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn – Album Review
Gaelynn Lea – Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn – Album Review by Killian Laher Violin player Gaelynn Lea released this collection of Christmas-themed tracks just in time for last Christmas, and it has […]
Michelle & Arlene – Holiday Special – Accidental Theatre – Review
Michelle & Arlene – Holiday Special – Accidental Theatre – Review by Cathy Brown Michelle and Arlene Holiday Special: Planes Trains and Tractors Given the political situation in Northern Ireland at the […]
Panda Riot – Infinity Maps – Album Review
Panda Riot – Infinity Maps – Album Review by Killian Laher Chicago shoegaze band Panda Riot released their second album a few months ago. At 18 tracks it’s something of a sprawling […]
Bingo: the King of the Mornings – Film Review
Bingo: the King of the Mornings – Film Review by Aisling Foster Director: Daniel Rezende Starring: Vladimir Brichta as Bingo. The energy which pulses through this wonderful Brazilian film is like the […]
The Courtneys – II – Album Review
The Courtneys – II – Album Review by Killian Laher The Courtneys are a Canadian three piece who trade in catchy melodies combined with fuzzy guitars. They released their second album a […]
Albums of the Year (2017) – Cal Byrne
Albums of the Year (2017) – by Cal Byrne 2017 was a year of many very good albums, but probably few great ones. A lot of the big names who released records […]
Movies This Week – 20-12-17
Movies This Week – 20-12-17 Guess what? It’s a slow week for new film releases! There are two films with family appeal in Jumangi: Welcome to the Jungle and Perfect Pitch 3. […]
Project Pop Up – Project Arts Centre – Review
Project Pop Up – Project Arts Centre – Review This was billed as a taster menu for Irish Theatre. A flavour of what you can expect to see in the Project Arts […]
Jumanji – Welcome to the Jungle – Film Review
Jumanji – Welcome to the Jungle – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Jake Kasdan Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, Bobby Cannavale In cinemas December […]
Dan Michaelson – First Light – Album Review
Dan Michaelson – First Light – Album Review by Killian Laher Dan Michaelson, after a series of albums recorded with The Coastguards, releases his first album as plain old Dan Michaelson in […]
Theatre in Dublin this Week – 19-12-17
Theatre in Dublin this Week – 19-12-17 Well, what do you expect? It’s Christmas after all. The main show in town is definitely Santa! Otherwise, it’s pretty much the same as last […]
TV Picks of the Week – Christmas Edition
TV Picks of the Week – Christmas Edition By Lisa Jewell Christmas – there is no better time of the year to take up residence on the couch and watch some great […]
Dinosaurs Around The World: Passport To Pangea – Ambassador Theatre – Review
Dinosaurs around the World: Passport to Pangea – Ambassador Theatre – Review by R Gill The Ambassador, Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 1 News: dinosaurs are not getting old. The ongoing appeal of […]
No More Workhorse 