Defender of the Faith written by Stuart Carolan – at the Project Arts Centre. First performed in 2004 at the Peacock, Decadent Theatre Company has brought a revival on a tour of […]
Defender of the Faith – Project Art Centre – Review
The Turn of the Screw – Smock Alley – Review
The Turn of the Screw – Smock Alley – Review by Helen O’Leary The Turn of the Screw is a novella written by Henry James and has been adapted many times for […]
New Music – Will Butler – Policy
Will Butler has moved out of the shadow of big brother Win. Will is a member of Arcade Fire and has just announced he will be realising a solo album. This is […]
I Am Ali – Movie Review
I am Ali – Movie Review Directed and Written by Clare Lewins Muhammad Ali had considerable foresight as he, as a black man, redefined his role in the world of professional boxing […]
Love and War: A Western Front Anthology – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
Love and War: A Western Front Anthology – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre Compiled by Michael James Ford Susannah de Wrixon, Elliott Moriarty and Michael James Ford, in front of a painted backdrop of […]
Competition – Win Tickets for Woman’s Hour – Workman’s Club – 29-11-14
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for Woman’s Hour at the Workman’s Club on Friday the 29th of November. To be in with a chance of winning, […]
New Music: Alex Burey – Inside World
One of my most hated things is when I hear about someone who is really talented and also way, way younger than me, and Alex Burey certainly fits that mould! At the […]
Listen at Lilliput – 30-11-14
With the next Listen at Lilliput only five days away, it was high time to give you a listen to the runners and riders. This one could be a bit special, with […]
Things To Do In Dublin (24-11-14 – 30-11-14)
The French Film Festival runs at the IFI until the 30th of November. There’s more than a few gems in the line up, so check it out. The Stanley Kubrick Season is […]
The Last Post – The Mart Gallery – Review
The Last Post created by JTL Theatre, developed at Fringe Lab with the support of Tiger Dublin Fringe. The Last Post was part of Tiger Dublin Fringe 2014 and deservedly returns to […]
A Place to Bury Strangers – Workman’s Club – 31-03-15
A gig to mark in your calender for early next year, with ‘A Place to Bury Strangers‘ returning to our shores for a night in the Workman’s Club in early March. Their […]
Trashcan Sinatras – Pledge Music Campaign
The Trashcan Sinatras are about to make music again with your help! The Trashcans are one of the most underrated bands from the last twenty years. Their live shows are the stuff […]
No Good Deed – Movie Review
No Good Deed – Movie Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Sam Miller Starring: Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson, Leslie Bibb, Kate del Castillo, Henry Simmons In cinemas November 21st Luther star […]
Competition – Win Tickets to Lily and Madeleine – Sugar Club – 1-12-14
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for Lily and Madeleine at the Sugar Club on Monday the 1st of December. To be in with a chance of winning, […]
New Music – Kim Deal – Biker Gone
Kim Deal has released some fantastic music this year, which will not feature in any of the end of the year polls, as it’s not on an album! She continues her series […]
No Smoke without Fire – Civic Theatre – Review
No Smoke without Fire by Paddy Murray For an hour Mary Murray delivers an acting tour de force as she conjures out of her malleable body and dextrous mouth six Dublin “wans” […]
I Draw Slow – Whelan’s – 10-12-14
A good band, a good cause, what’s not to like? I Draw Slow have taken over Whelan’s on Wednesday the 10th of December and it’s all in aid of MIRT Ireland. MIRT […]
Sally Heathcote: Suffragette – Mary Talbot – Book Review
Sally Heathcote – Suffragette – Mary Talbot , Kate Charlesworth , Bryan Talbot This is the second collaboration between Mary and Bryan Talbot, the first was Dotter of her Father’s Eyes, the […]
The Homesman – Movie Review – V2.0
The Homesman – Movie Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Tommy Lee Jones Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Hilary Swank, Grace Gummer, Miranda Otto, Sonja Richter, Hailee Steinfeld, William Fichtner, Meryl Streep, James […]
Dublin Flamenco Festival – 30th Nov – 7th Dec
Another dance festival hits Dublin in a few weeks time, and this one has some Spanish flair. The Dublin Flamenco Fesival will run from the 30th Nov to the 7th Dec, and […]
Introducing Alpha House
Political Satires Know Funny: Introducing, Alpha House – Words by Ronán Brennan. Thirty-seconds into the opening episode of Alpha House, the Amazon Studios produced political satire series created by Pulitzer Prize – […]
Mary is Happy Mary is Happy – Movie Review
Mary is Happy Mary is Happy – Review by Eveleen Coyle Director: Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit Screenplay: Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit Cast: Patcha Poonpiriya, Chonnikan Netjui Based on 410 unedited tweets by a real teenager @marhlony, […]
Interview with B. Dolan – Speech Development Tour
Dolittle brings us the Speech Development Tour featuring B Dolan, warrenpeace and Scroobius Pip. Headlined by the UK & Ireland return of B Dolan (with live band for the first time on […]
Winter Sleep – Movie Review
Winter Sleep– review by Frank L. Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan Writers: Ebru Ceylan, Nuri Bilge Ceylan Stars: Haluk Bilginer, Melisa Sözen, Demet Akbag Living in a remote rural, almost lunar-like, hilly […]
Rhythm Method – Bello Bar – 20-11-14
I’ve been listening to ‘By the Bye’ by the Rhythm Method for the last couple of weeks and it is filled with some choice jazz licks. You have a chance to see […]
Things To Do In Dublin (17-11-14 – 23-11-14)
Another week in the big smoke, and lots to see and do, as ever. One of the more unusual events this week is a festival dedicated to all things Manga, with Eirtakon […]
The Homesman – Movie Review
The Homesman – Movie Review by Eveleen Coyle. Director: Tommy Lee Jones Screenplay Tommy Lee Jones with Kieran Fitzgerald and Wesley Oliver (Based on Glendon Swarthout’s book of the same name) Starring: […]
The Last Ride – Teacher’s Club – Dec 10th – 13th
This is something of a departure for our regular book and TV reviewer Dan O’Neill, who is taking to the stage in early December. He is the bare chested Adonis in the […]
The New World – Andrew Motion – Book Review
The New World – Andrew Motion – Book Review – By Helen O’Leary Andrew Motion is a former British Poet Laureate so it is with interest I read his foray into fiction […]
No More Workhorse 