Oh Boland – Western Leisure – Album Review by Killian Laher Irish band Oh Boland are preparing to release a third album of their patented quirky guitar pop. It opens with the […]
Oh Boland – Western Leisure – Album Review
Impasse – Dublin Dance Festival – Review
Impasse – Dublin Dance Festival – Review Impasse @ the Project Arts Centre – by Mufutau Yusuf At the start of the production, the stage is bare other than for a collection […]
A Life of Reilly – The Durutti Column – James Nice – Book Review
A Life of Reilly – The Durutti Column – James Nice – Book Review For those aware of the gorgeous, understated music of Vini Reilly, a book about his musical project the […]
My Body of Coming Forth by Day – Dublin Dance Festival – Review
My Body of Coming Forth by Day – Dublin Dance Festival – Review by Frank L My Body of Coming Forth by Day – by Olivier Dubois Dance Europe magazine hailed Olivier […]
Night Dances – Dublin Dance Festival – Review
Night Dances – Dublin Dance Festival – Review by G. O’Byrne Presented by Dublin Dance Festival and the Abbey Theatre – Night Dances 24 – 25 May 2024 – Created by Emma […]
Album of the Week – 24/05/24
Album of the Week – 24/05/24 Lenny Kravitz has released a new album! I didn’t think he still did such things. He’s 59 years old now and this is his first album […]
An Evening with Willy Vlautin – The Sugar Club – Review
An Evening with Willy Vlautin – The Sugar Club – Review By Killian Laher There was a full house at the Sugar Club for an audience with writer Willy Vlautin. Ostensibly to […]
La Traviata – Gaiety Theatre – Review
La Traviata – Gaiety Theatre – Review by G O’Byrne Produced by Irish National Opera La Traviata – Gaiety Theatre Dublin 21st May – 25th May 2024 La Traviata tells the tragic […]
The Garfield Movie – Film Review
The Garfield Movie – Film Review Director – Mark Dindal Writers – Paul A. Kaplan, Mark Torgove, David Reynolds Stars – Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham Garfield (Chris Pratt) is […]
On A House Like A Fire – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
On A House Like A Fire – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review by Frank L On A House Like A Fire – written and performed by Michelle Read Music by Brian Keegan […]
CARCAÇA – Abbey Theatre – Review
CARCAÇA – Abbey Theatre – Review CARCAÇA – Marco da Silva Ferreira Presented by Dublin Dance Festival and the Abbey Theatre Big Pulse Dance Alliance Co-Production | Irish Premiere – Portugal Tue […]
Softcult – Heaven EP – Review
Softcult – Heaven EP – Review by Killian Laher Canadian twins Phoenix and Mercedes Arn-Horn, who go by the name of Softcult, are gaining attention west of the Atlantic with their gauzy […]
The Pillowman – Lyric Theatre – Review
The Pillowman – Lyric Theatre – Review by Cathy Brown The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh A Lyric Theatre and Prime Cut Co-Production Until June 15th, 2024 Following on from their impressive production […]
DIIV – Frog In Boiling Water – Album Review
DIIV – Frog In Boiling Water – Album Review by Killian Laher Any fears of DIIV disappearing into a haze of conspiracy theories and self-indulgence based on their web/social media presence haven’t […]
BLKDOG – Abbey Theatre – Review
BLKDOG – Abbey Theatre – Review As part of the Dublin Dance Festival 17 – 18 May 2024 Directed and Choreographed by Botis Seva Mental health is one of the key issues […]
Album of the Week – 17/05/24
Album of the Week – 17/05/24 Do you remember Of Montreal? They were meant to be the new indie supergroup at some point. They’re from Athens, Georgia, the home of many an […]
Eat/ Sleep/ Cheer/ Repeat – Film Review
Eat/ Sleep/ Cheer/ Repeat – Film Review by Frank L Directed by Tanya Doyle One of the virtues of documentary filmmaking is that it can investigate activities that are the centre of […]
Cellissimo – International Cello Festival
Cellissimo – International Cello Festival A new Festival comes to Galway this week! This festival explores the Cello and starts this Friday, running between May 18th and 26th. One unusual aspect of […]
13 Tongues- Dublin Dance Festival – Review
13 Tongues – Dublin Dance Festival – Review Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan Dates: May 14th & 15 The Dublin Dances Festival kicked off last night with a visit from Cloud […]
Phizzfest: Aoife Nessa Frances & Nuria Graham – Live Review
Phizzfest: Aoife Nessa Frances & Nuria Graham – Live Review by Killian Laher All Saints Church, Phibsborough, Dublin – May 12th 2024 Phizzfest, the annual arts and culture festival in Phibsborough took […]
Beth Gibbons – Lives Outgrown – Album Review
Beth Gibbons – Lives Outgrown – Album Review by Killian Laher Beth Gibbons’ latest solo release, and first album of original material since 2008, finds her mining a similar autumnal territory to […]
Album of the Week – 10/05/24
Album of the Week – 10/05/24 It’s a sunny day in Dublin and there are plenty of good new albums to listen to. I can’t think of a single reason to complain! […]
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – Film Review
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Wes Ball Starring: Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, William H. Macy In cinemas May […]
The Mousetrap – Gaiety Theatre – Review
The Mousetrap – Gaiety Theatre – Review 7th May. – 18th May, 2024 Find out more about this touring production here. Giles (Barnaby Jago) and Mollie Ralston (Hollie Sullivan) are a young, […]
Arab Strap – I’m totally fine with it don’t give a fuck anymore – Album Review
Arab Strap – I’m totally fine with it don’t give a fuck anymore – Album Review by Killian Laher Album Release Date – May 10, 2024 The second album in this […]
Q&A with Jazmin Chiodi – Artistic Director of the Dublin Dance Festival
Dublin Dance Festival’s Artistic Director Jazmin Chiodi tells us about this year’s programme, which will be running 14-25 May. For further information see: Dublin Dance Festival Jazmin Chiodi – Photo by Alex Iseli […]
L’Olimpiade – Pavilion Theatre – Review
L’Olimpiade – Pavilion Theatre – Review by G. O’Byrne Review of Vivaldi’s L’Olimpiade – Sun 5th May, 7.30pm Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Most people know the Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (born […]
Q&A with Jacob Leaf – Candle House Collective
Q&A with Jacob Leaf – Candle House Collective Candle House Collective are a “NYC/ Chicago-based experimental theatre company specializing in remote immersive experiences”. Jacob Leaf is the Managing Producer of Candle House […]
Willy Vlautin – The Horse – Book Review
Willy Vlautin – The Horse – Book Review by Killian Laher Willy Vlautin has carved out a fine career as a novelist, a chronicler of pain and flawed, damaged people, who never […]
No More Workhorse 