Perspectives: Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, Andy Sheppard – National Concert Hall – 25-05-17 – Live Review Find out more about the Perspectives Series here. How do you hope to celebrate your 80th […]
Carla Bley, Steve Swallow & Andy Sheppard – National Concert Hall – Live Review
Film Round Up – 26-05-17
Film Round Up – 26-05-17 Five new releases this week, with the return of Studio Ghibli in the Red Turtle being the highlight! There’s also the stylish I am not Madam Bovary […]
Young Skins – The Clancy Kid & Bait – The New Theatre – Review
Young Skins – The Clancy Kid & Bait – The New Theatre – Review by P McGovern Young Skins – The Clancy Kid & Bait by Colin Barrett Reality:Check Productions Colin Barrett’s […]
Singspiele – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review
Singspiele – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review Wed 24th and Thur 25th May – Singspiele (Maguy Marin) – France | Irish Premiere Dublin Dance Festival continues until May […]
Minding Frankie – Preview
Minding Frankie – Preview by Frank L. Gaiety Theatre – 6 June 2017 – 17 June 2017 Minding Frankie written by Maeve Binchy In small suburban venues like the Viking, Clontarf, theatre […]
Merry.go.round – Samuel Beckett Theatre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review
Merry.go.round – Samuel Beckett Theatre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review BY Beatrice O’Connell Ireland / Sweden | Irish Premiere – merry.go.round – (Maria Nilsson Waller & Co. ) Samuel Beckett Theatre […]
Twin Peaks – The Return – Review
Twin Peaks – The Return – Review Mild Spoilers contained within…. So, the wait is over! After months of speculation and denial, the return of Twin Peaks was announced last year. It […]
Stage Times for Life Festival 2017
The Stage Times for the Life Festival have just been announced. You can see them all below! Main Stage – Friday Saturday Sunday Concrete Jungle – Friday Saturday Sunday
Interview with Jo Mangan – Director of Carlow Arts Festival
Interview with Jo Mangan – Director of Carlow Arts Festival Carlow Arts Festival runs from the 7th to the 13th of June We had the chance to talk to theatre director, festival […]
Sunny – Abbey Theatre – Dublin Dance Festival
Sunny – Abbey Theatre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review by Frank L. Dates – Mon 22 & Tues 23 May 2017 Dublin Dance Festival continues until May 28th Sunny choreographed by […]
Do Make Say Think – Stubborn Persistent Illusions – Album Review
Do Make Say Think – Stubborn Persistent Illusions – Album Review Released May 19th on Constellation Records ‘Do Make Say Think’ are back with their 7th album, their first since Other Truths in […]
I Am Not Madame Bovary – Film Review
I Am Not Madame Bovary – Film Review by Louise O’Meara Written by: Liu Zhenyun Directed by: Feng Xiaogang Cast: Fan Bingbing, Zhang Jiayi, Yu Hewei, Dong Chengpeng This Chinese satirical film, based on […]
The Space Between – Meg Grehan – Review
The Space Between – Meg Grehan – Review by Emily Elphinstone It’s difficult to pin down The Space Between; the first book by writer Meg Grehan. Its free-verse form may seem initially […]
New Music – Ulrika Spacek – Full of Men
New Music – Ulrika Spacek – Full of Men There is a spark about this one, with its pounding bass line and shimmering vocals. See what you think below… Ulrika Spacek return […]
TV Picks of the Week – 22-05-17
TV PICKS OF THE WEEK By Lisa Jewell Our top telly choices for the week ahead. A Twin Peaks free zone, as you’re already well aware it’s on… Documentary – The Secret […]
Dublin Event Guide (22-5-17 – 28-5-17)
The Dublin Dance Festival is off to a great start and runs until the 28th of May. The International Literature Festival Dublin 2017 runs until 28th May 2017. Our musical tips include […]
Elvedon – Samuel Beckett Theatre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review
Elvedon – Samuel Beckett Theatre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review (Christos Papadopoulos / Leon & the Wolf ) Until May 20th Dublin Dance Festival continues until May 28th When the piece […]
Angel Olsen – Vicar Street – Live Review – 20-05-17
Angel Olsen – Vicar Street – Live Review – 20-05-17 Saturday 20 May 2017 – Angel Olsen – Cork Opera House, Cork Sunday 21 May 2017 – Angel Olsen – Empire Music […]
Charlie Coxedge – Cloisters – Album Review
Charlie Coxedge – Cloisters – Album Review Released on Bella Union – Friday, May 26th 2017 After the first few moments of the opening track Cloisters, you know you’re in good hands. […]
Concert – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review
Concert – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review Dublin Dance Festival runs from the 18th – 28th May For those with a keen interest in traditional Irish fiddle playing, […]
Aldous Harding – Party – Album Review
Aldous Harding – Party – Album Review Aldous Harding confirmed as special guest to Belle and Sebastian @ Iveagh Gardens July 20th This is Aldous Harding’s second album and her first on […]
Chris Cornell – A Perspective
Chris Cornell – A Perspective by Killian Laher Shocking news broke today with the sudden and unexpected death of Chris Cornell at only 52. One of the truly great singers who emerged […]
IMRO Showcase: Bronagh Gallagher – Abner Browns – Gig Review – 11-05-17
Bronagh Gallagher with support from Saoirse Casey – Review by Fran Winston IMRO Showcase – Abner Browns, Rathmines Road – Thursday May 11th Bronagh Gallagher is one of those rare artists who […]
In View – Film Review
In View – Film Review by Frank L. Director: Ciaran Creagh Writer: Ciaran Creagh Stars: Ciarán McMenamin, Stuart Graham, Gerard McSorle, Caoilfhionn Dunne Ruth (Caoilfhionn Dunne) is a Garda detective whose life is […]
Grizzly Bear – New Album and Dublin Gig
One of my favourite live bands return to our shores for a night in Vicar street! The date in question is the 5th of October, with tickets going on sale next Wednesday […]
Inversion – Film Review
Inversion – Film Review Director: Behnam Behzadi Writer: Behnam Behzadi Stars: Alireza Aghakhani, Sahar Dolatshahi, Roya Javidnia In this film, we get to see a slice of the daily life of Niloofar […]
Snatched – Film Review
Snatched – Film Review by Louise O’Meara Director: Jonathan Levine Writer: Katie Dippold Stars: Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, Kim Caramele Snatched is the latest comedy block buster from comedic writer Katie Dippold, […]
The Gate – Season 1 – The Outsider
The Gate – Season 1 The Outsider – by Frank L The Gate Theatre programme for 2017/18 Selina Cartmel, the new artistic director, at a reception bi-located between the Theatre and the […]
“My Voice Is My Safety Place”: A Conversation with Rebekka Karijord
“My Voice Is My Safety Place”: A Conversation with Rebekka Karijord by Andrew Darley When I call Rebekka Karijord to talk about her latest record, Mother Tongue, she is playing in her […]
No More Workhorse 