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 – Free State of Jones – Film Review
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 […]
Johann Johannsson – Orpheé – Album Review
Johann Johannsson – Orpheé – Album Review by Killian Laher Icelandic composer Johann Johannsson is one of the finest exponents of what is sometimes referred to as ‘modern classical’. Less accessible than […]
Baden Baden – Film Review
Baden Baden – Film Review by Frank L. Directed by Rachel Lang Stars: Salomé Richard, Claude Gensac, Lazare Gousseau Ana (Salomé Richard) is a twenty six year old who has found some […]
TV Picks of the Week – 26-09-16
TV Picks of the Week – 26-09-16 By Lisa Jewell Whether you’re staying in or setting the DVR, here are our top cultural TV picks for the week ahead. Documentary – John […]
Free State of Jones – Film Review
Free State of Jones – Film Review by Pat V. Directed by: Gary Ross Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell Set during the American Civil War, Free State of […]
The Crown and the Red Cross – Dublin Castle – Review
The Crown and the Red Cross – Dublin Castle – Review Performance Details – Venue: Dublin Castle State Apartments 22 September – 2 October 6.30pm & 8.30pm – Tickets from €12 Eventbrite […]
Tiger Dublin Fringe Awards 2016 – Winners
So, it’s all over bar the shouting! Another year as slipped past, and you’d have to say it’s been a good one! Feel free to disagree with the judges in the comments […]
Low Lying -Tiger Dublin Fringe Review
Low Lying -Tiger Dublin Fringe Review Created by Robbie Blake, Jessie Keenan and Ciara McKeon Dates Sep 23 – 25 @ 14:00 & 16:00 – Tickets €14 / €12 conc. Duration 60 […]
Dublin Event Guide (26-09-16 – 02-10-16)
So, was that the best Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival ever? Some great stuff in it anyway, next year will have a lot to live up to! There is a new kid in […]
Interview with Steve Bennett – Not Quite Mass – Workman’s Club
We had the chance to talk to Steve Bennett, host of Not Quite Mass which runs at the Workman’s Club every Sunday at 6pm. We quizzed him on Mass points, Audience Participation […]
Second Opinion – The Girl With All The Gifts – Film Review
The Girl With All The Gifts – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Colm McCarthy Starring: Gemma Arterton, Paddy Considine, Glenn Close, Sennia Nanua If the words post-apocalyptic zombie drama make […]
Gays Against the Free State! – Smock Alley – Tiger Dublin Fringe Review
Against the Free State – Smock Alley – Tiger Dublin Fringe Review by Frank L. Written by Oisín McKenna Tickets €11 – Dates Sep 21 – 24 @ 21:15 / Sep 24 […]
No More Workhorse 