Minding Frankie – Viking Theatre – Review by Frank L. Written by Maeve Binchy Adapted for the stage by Shay Linehan Maeve Binchy was a storyteller. In this adaptation of her last […]
Minding Frankie – Viking Theatre – Review
The Circus Animal’s Desertion – Beckett Theatre – Dublin Theatre Festival Review
The Circus Animal’s Desertion – Samuel Beckett Theatre – Dublin Theatre Festival Review – Oct 4-Oct 8 The piece opens with one actor already on stage. He is on a plinth, laid […]
IMRAM 2016 – Irish Language Literature Festival – October 6-16th -Starman -The David Bowie Project
IMRAM 2016 – Féile litríochta gaeilge/Irish Language Literature Festival – Deireadh Fomhair/October 6-16th One of the most interesting events in the IMRAM 2016 (Irish Language Literature Festival) is Starman – the David […]
New Music – Keaton Henson – No Witnesses
‘Those that hate Los Angeles have never been in love’ – Keaton Henson – No Witnesses No Witnesses is a haunting piano track by Keaton Henson, the English folk rock musician, visual […]
The Girl on the Train – Film Review
The Girl on the Train – Film Review by Pat V. Director: Tate Taylor Writers: Erin Cressida Wilson (screenplay), Paula Hawkins (based on the novel by) Stars: Haley Bennett, Emily Blunt, Justin […]
The Rocky Horror Show – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
The Rocky Horror Show – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review 3 Oct 2016 – 8 Oct 2016 Recommended for ages 13+ This is your typical musical about a pansexual, cross-dressing mad […]
War on Everyone – Film Review
War on Everyone – Film Review by Pat V. Director: John Michael McDonagh Writer: John Michael McDonagh Stars: Alexander Skarsgård, Theo James, Stephanie Sigman Keen to see yet another buddy movie with […]
New Music – Julia Jacklin – Pool Party
Here is a treat from Julia Jacklin, the first single off her near album ‘Don’t Let The Kids Win’ which is released this Friday. You may have seen Julia at the Other […]
TV Picks Of The Week – 03-10-16
TV Picks Of The Week By Lisa Jewell Whether you’re staying in or hitting record, here are our top TV picks for the week ahead. Reality – The Apprentice Thursday 6 October, […]
Dublin Event Guide (03-10-16 – 09-10-16)
So, I suspect people are quite busy with the Dublin Theatre Festival, it’s week two of the Festival that runs until the 16th of October all around the city. The Dublin Festival […]
Crisis Meeting – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Theatre Festival
Crisis Meeting – Project Arts Centre (Cube) – Sept 29-Oct 2 – Review by Frank L. Kriðpleir and LÓKAL Performing Arts , Iceland The three actors, dressed in everyday wear, are wandering […]
Second Opinion – Free State of Jones – Film Review
Free State of Jones – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Gary Ross Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell Matthew McConaughey continues to eschew the frothy rom coms […]
Second Opinion – Swiss Army Man – Film Review
Second Opinion – Swiss Army Man – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Daniel Scheinert, Daniel Kwan Starring: Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe, Mary Elizabeth Winstead On limited release from September 30th […]
Guerrilla – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Theatre Festival Review
Guerrilla – Project Arts Centre (Space Upstairs) – Review – Sept 30-Oct 2 The stage is filled with four rows of empty chairs facing the audience. The cast start to trickle onto […]
Royal Irish Academy of Music – Events Programme 2016
The Royal Irish Academy of Music has just announced its Events Programme. This programme runs up until May of next year and includes events such as two new operas and a wide […]
In Their Own Words – The National Archives – Review
In Their Own Words – The National Archives – Review by Pat V. Written communication has changed completely in the last thirty years. With Facebook, emails, texts, and tweets, how many of […]
ZVIZDAL (Chernobyl – so far so close) – Dublin Theatre Festival Review
ZVIZDAL (Chernobyl – so far so close) – Dublin Theatre Festival Review Venue: Samuel Beckett Theatre – Dates: Sept 29 & 30, 7.30pm; Oct 1, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets: €20 – €25 […]
Helen and I – Civic Theatre – Dublin Theatre Festival Review
Helen and I – Civic Theatre – Dublin Theatre Festival Review by Frank L. Venue: Civic Theatre – Dates: Sept 27, 28 & 30, 8pm; Sept 29 & Oct 1, 3pm & […]
Trashcan Sinatras – Workman’s Club – November 12th 2016
The Workman’s Club presents Trashcan Sinatras – Saturday, 12 November I continue to be mystified that this band aren’t massive. I’ve seen them play live three or four times and it’s always […]
Mathew Roth – The Vulture & The Sparrow – Album Review
Mathew Roth – The Vulture & The Sparrow – Album Review by Killian Laher New York composer Mathew Roth has just released this, his latest work The Vulture & The Sparrow. Opening […]
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – DTF Review
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – DTF Review Venue: Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Dates: Sept 28 – 29, 7.30pm; Sept 30 & Oct 1, 2.30pm & 7.30pm […]
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – Film Review
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Tim Burton Starring: Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Chris O’Dowd, Allison Janney, Rupert Everett, Terence Stamp, Ella Purnell, Judi […]
Beach Slang – A Loud Bash of Teenage Feelings – Album Review
Beach Slang – A Loud Bash of Teenage Feelings – Album Review by Killian Laher Beach Slang are causing a bit of a stir Stateside with their carefully curated brand of slacker […]
Triangles – International Bar – Theatre Review
Triangles – International Bar – Review by Frank L. Monday 26th – Friday 30th at 7.30pm Triangles written by C.Smyth This is a production by Sad Strippers Theatre. The programme under their […]
Swiss Army Man – Film Review
Swiss Army Man – Film Review by Gareth Stack Directors: Dan Kwan, Daniel Scheinert Writers: Dan Kwahttps, Daniel Scheinert Stars: Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe, Mary Elizabeth Winstead Hank (Paul Dano), face crusted […]
The Ministry of Strange, Unusual and Impossible Things – Paul Gamble – Book Review
The Ministry of Strange, Unusual and Impossible Things By Paul Gamble – Book Review by Emily Elphinstone It is one thing to suspect that some of the conspiracy theories you hear might […]
Violetta Curry – Cobblestone Pub – 29-09-16
For those of you not totally exhausted by the Fringe, there’s a Jazz singer in Dublin on Thursday night worth a mention! She’s playing the Cobblestone, which could be a great location […]
Good Gig Guide – September 2016
Did you see Craig David is playing the 3Arena? Does that strike anyone else as slightly bizarre? Anyway, back to music we like… The new additions include Joan As Policewoman, God Is […]
The Lovers and the Despot – Film Review
The Lovers and the Despot – Film Review by Frank L. Directed by Robert Cannan and Ross Adam Available on We Are Colony There is not much in the public domain about […]
No More Workhorse 