Day Wave is coming to the Workman’s Club May 16th to make his Irish debut. We had the chance to catch up with him ahead of his visit to our fair shores. […]
Interview with Day Wave – Workman’s Club – 16-05-16
Demolition – Film Review
Demolition – Film Review by David Turpin Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, Chris Cooper, Judah Lewis Jake Gyllenhaal, perennially touted as a star in the ascendant, has cut […]
John Carpenter – Lost Themes II – Album Review
John Carpenter – Lost Themes II – Album Review by Killian Laher John Carpenter has soundtracked many a scary celluloid moment, most notably Halloween. With pedigree like that, you’d have a fair […]
An Evening with Mark Lanegan – Academy – 26-04-16 – Live Review
Mark Lanegan – Academy – 26-04-16 – Live Review This gig was listed as ‘An Evening with Mark Lanegan’ which always causes concern. Is he going to do a spoken word set […]
Guys and Dolls – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review
Guys and Dolls – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review by Fran Winston Until April 30th – Shows 7.30pm nightly. Matiness 2.30pm Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th and Saturday 30th Tickets €20-€55 This […]
Captain America: Civil War – Film Review
Captain America: Civil War – Film Review by Shane Larkin Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus (screenplay), Stephen McFeely (screenplay) Stars: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson You can’t […]
Irish Festival Guide – Beatyard & Castlepalooza
A couple of new additions to the Festival guide for you to mull over this Tuesday lunchtime. First up, it’s the Beatyard Festival that returns to Dun Laoghaire Harbour on 30-31 July. […]
Northern Star – Project Arts Centre – Review
Northern Star – Project Arts Centre – Review Written by Stewart Parker Dates: 25 Apr – 7 May 8pm €25/20 Matinees: Sat 30 Apr & Sat 7 May 2pm €20 Henry Joy […]
A. Dyjecinski – The Valley of Yessiree – Album Review
A. Dyjecinski – The Valley of Yessiree – Released on 29th April 2016 on Sideway Saloon The facts are somewhat limited when it comes to Mr. A. Dyjecinski. His website doesn’t contain […]
Ought – Whelan’s – 24-04-16 – Live Review
Ought – Whelans – 24-04-16 Ought came on stage at half nine to much excitement. They’re a band who have a growing reputation, based on a couple of impressive albums in their […]
New Music – I Love Eu – Gruff Rhys
Gruff Rhys has return with a love song to the EU. We would expect no less from this Welsh legend. You can find a full essay on the upcoming vote on his […]
Bastille Day – Film Review V2.0
Bastille Day – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: James Watkins Starring: Idris Elba, Richard Madden, Charlotte Le Bon, Eriq Ebouaney, José Garcia, Kelly Reilly Set in Paris, France this action […]
Glenn Jones – Arthur’s Bar – 23-04-16 – Live Review
Enthusiastic Eunuch Presents – Glenn Jones (Thrill Jockey) Support – Landless & Rue Saturday 23rd April – Arthur’s Bar, Thomas St The last time Glenn Jones played Dublin, it was in an […]
Simon Quigley – A Night By The Ocean – NCH – Live Review
Simon Quigley – A Night By The Ocean – NCH – Live Review – 19-04-16 Simon Quigley may be a new name to most, but he learned his trade in one of […]
Dublin Event Guide (25-04-16 – 1-05-16)
It’s a pretty damn fine week ahead, with some great music. Too much actually, with a couple of tough choices to make. Mark Lanegan is in the Academy for a couple of […]
Signatories – Kilmainham Gaol – Review
Signatories – Kilmainham Gaol – Review by Frank L. Directed by Patrick Mason 22 to 24 April Kilmainham 26/27 April Pavilion Dun Laoghaire 3/4 May Civic Tallaght 5 May National Concert Hall […]
Recovery – Project Arts Centre – Review
Recovery – Project Arts Centre – Review 19 April 2016-23 April 2016 8.15pm The programme for this production is in the form of a slightly over sized inlay booklet for a CD. […]
Jane Got a Gun – Film Review
Jane Got a Gun – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Gavin O’Connor Starring: Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton. Noah Emmerich, Rodrigo Santoro, Boyd Holbrook, Ewan McGregor In cinemas April 22nd This […]
The Barber of Seville – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
The Barber of Seville – Wide Open Opera Company at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review by P McGovern 20 Apr 2016 – 23 Apr 2016 If the first performance of Rossini’s […]
Cascando – Samuel Beckett Theatre – Review
Cascando – Samuel Beckett Theatre – Review by Shane Larkin 19 – 23 April 2016 “From one world to another, it’s as though they grew together” intones Cascando’s Opener (Daniel Reardon), as […]
Friend Request – Film Review
Friend Request – Film Review by Catherine Sanz Director: Simon Verhoeven Writers: Matthew Ballen, Philip Koch Stars: Alycia Debnam-Carey, William Moseley, Connor Paolo How can you not love a movie that slots […]
Your Own Man/ Mad Notions – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
Your Own Man/ Mad Notions – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review by Frank L. Choreographed and performed by Luke Murphy The Bewleys Café Theatre @ powerscourt is switched back to front so […]
Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures – Film Review
Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures – Film Review Directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato Reviewed by David Turpin Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato’s Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures is a HBO-produced […]
Miles Ahead – Film Review
Miles Ahead – Film Review by Frank L. Director: Don Cheadle Writers: Steven Baigelman (screenplay), Don Cheadle (screenplay) Stars: Don Cheadle, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Ewan McGregor Don Cheadle not only directed this biopic […]
Sunder – Anu Productions – Review
Sunder – Anu Productions – Review by Emily Elphinstone In the last few years, ANU have built an incredible reputation for immersive, and sight specific work; using historic events as a starting […]
Interview with Lynne Parker – Director of Northern Star
Interview with Lynne Parker – Director of Northern Star by Stewart Parker – Project Arts Centre Dublin 21 April – 7 May We had the chance to interview Lynne Parker ahead of […]
Ultima Thule – Project Arts Centre – Review
Catherine Young Dance – Ultima Thule – Project Arts Centre – 14 April 2016-16 April 2016 8.00pm – Review by Stephen McDermott Ultima Thule is the highest degree attainable, the farthest point […]
Bastille Day – Film Review
Bastille Day – Film Review by Emily Elphinstone Director: James Watkins Writer: Andrew Baldwin Stars: Idris Elba, Richard Madden, Kelly Reilly With an unsurprisingly delayed release following last year’s Paris attacks, action […]
Capitalism the Musical – Back Loft – Review
Capitalism the Musical – Back Loft – Review by Frank L. Written by Deirdre Murphy Directed by Alain Servant Deirdre Murphy is the driving force behind this energising but serious musical, although […]
No More Workhorse 