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Kinds of Kindness – Film Review
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Come From Away – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
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Album of the Week – 7/06/24
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The Island – The New Theatre – Review
The Island – The New Theatre – Review by M Quinn Event Dates: 28/05/2024 – 01/06/2024 Author: Tina Noonan The Island in question is a kitchen island in the newly renovated home […]
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Circle Mirror Transformation – Gate Theatre – Review
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The Wizard of Oz – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review
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The Woman in Black – Gaiety Theatre – Review
The Woman in Black – Gaiety Theatre – Review Dates: 28th May. – 1st June The play is set in the 1950s in England. The story starts with Arthur Kipps (Malcolm James) […]
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A Life of Reilly – The Durutti Column – James Nice – Book Review
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My Body of Coming Forth by Day – Dublin Dance Festival – Review
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Album of the Week – 24/05/24
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An Evening with Willy Vlautin – The Sugar Club – Review
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La Traviata – Gaiety Theatre – Review
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No More Workhorse 