The final set of gigs in Marlay Park, other than Longitude (July 18th to 20th), I guess. It’s quickly becoming the biggest venue for the summer months! Details on Macklemore and the […]
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis/ Artic Monkeys – Marlay Park – Stage Times
Kanye West/ Kings of Leon – Marlay Park – Stage Times
More stage times announced for the gigs in Marlay Park. As ever theses times are subject to change on the whim of people like Kanye West! Not set in stone then… Kanye […]
TV: The Honourable Woman, Hemlock Grove, Jackie Brown, The Culture Show: Girls will be Girls
The Hounourable Woman (BBC2, Thursday, 9pm) looks to be the saviour of terrible summer TV scheduling- unless of course you are a massive sports fan in which case you must be in […]
The Coronas/ Biffy Clyro – Stage Times – IMMA Royal Hospital Kilmainham
More stage times for the big weekend of gigs which is about to arrive… Friday 27th June – Gates open at 18:30hrs The Coronas – 20.45hrs Riptide Movement – 19.15hrs Saturday 28th […]
Arcade Fire & Pixies – Marlay Park – Stage Times
For those planning the tough choice between World Cup football and the Arcade Fire gig on Sunday, here are the runners and riders! Any guesses on what cover version we’ll get from […]
The Last Five Years – Project Arts Centre – Review
The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown – Review by Frank L. Written in 2001, first performed in Chicago and then off-Broadway, New York in March 2002, The Last Five Years […]
New Movie Reviews – 27-06-14
If you don’t see one movie this week, make sure it’s Mrs. Brown’s Boys. Really, seriously and truly, there’s talk that this abomination could become the highest grossing Irish movie of all […]
Tread Softly – Sligo Festival – 27th July to 8th August
Why not visit Yeats Country! Tread Softly is a celebration of the full of the Yeats Family and takes place between the 27th of July and the 8th of August. There’s an […]
Aristocrats – Abbey Theatre – Review
The town of Ballybeg has had the O’Donnell family at its forefront for generations. The family had a legal dynasty and their house was the centre of the community. This generation has […]
Dirty Laundry – Smock Alley – Review
Dirty Laundry written and directed by Chris Edmund – Review by Frank L. Last autumn Chris Edmund brought a production of ‘The Swell Party‘ from Western Australia which was performed by his […]
Gentlemen of Letters – A Dublin Sign Painting Film
Ladies and Gentlemen, a lovely short film below about Signs by Conor Brady. Thanks to James K for the tip! Dublin has a rich history of hand painted signs decorating the city. […]
Ought – Workman’s Club – 17-11-14
We basically think Ought are the best thing since… well Pavement probably! Art rock has a new champion and someone to get excited about, and they’re turning up on our shores in […]
The Thing About December – Donal Ryan – Book Review
The thing about December is Donal Ryan’s first novel, even though it was the second to be published. As he says himself, he sent it to over 47 publishers who all rejected […]
Free Opera – Wide Open Opera – July 4th and 5th 2014
Wide Open Opera is presenting a series of five new short operas by Brian Irvine (music) and John McIlduff (text) as part of the Dublin City Public Art Programme. These will be […]
Lost Gems: The Caretaker – An Empty Bliss Beyond This World
The spookiest music I’ve heard in a long time, the Caretaker is the work of Leyland Kirby, who also records under the name of the Stranger and V/VM,.He is a 40 year […]
The Frames – Whelans – 30-06-14
Probably the best of the Whelans 25 gigs to be announced and it would be a lovely place to see the Frames! Tickets go on sale today at 2 PM. Best of […]
Sea Sessions 2014 – Timetable Released
Another week, another festival. This time it’s Sea Sessions in Bundoran, Co. Donegal. They’ve just released their time table and the full details are below. Sea Sessions 2014 – This Weekend! 27, […]
Tara Rocks – Line Up Announced – 23-08-14
This must be one of the best venues for a gig you could imagine! Tara is an amazing location, so great to hear it is being used. The gig in question is […]
Salute To Eugene – Whelan’s – Tuesday 24-06-14
An impressive looking gig has been announced in memory of Eugene Moloney, the journalist that was murdered on Camden street, not far from Whelans itself. It features the considerable talents of The […]
Saga – Brian K Vaughan & Fiona Staples – Review
Saga – Brian K Vaughan & Fiona Staples – #1-18 Review Two worlds at war, the planet of Landfall and its moon Wreath. Two different cultures, one based around science and the […]
Things to do in Dublin (23-06-14 – 29-06-14)
There really is no escaping the World Cup, despite our near neighbours awful efforts! For those of you who are studiously trying to ignore it, there’s another good week in store. There’s […]
Mountain – Project Arts Centre – Review
‘You are restricted by bones, serving portions of hooker’s sex’ sings Derrick while playing the bass guitar. The two other members of the cast chant out words behind him, while dancing with […]
Theatre Upstairs – Sending it out in Style – June 29th 2014
One of the best little theatres in Dublin is just about to have a make over! For the last couple of years, Theatre Upstairs has done its best to promote new writing […]
New Movie Releases – 20-06-14
No big blockbusters this week, giving the little films the chance to breath! Although sometimes things shouldn’t be allowed to breath, some should be smothered at birth. We all know this, right? […]
Live Guide in Dublin – 19-06-14
Some good new gigs on the horizon, with Lykke Li, Clap Your Hands, Say Yeah, Slint, Declan O’Rourke and Damien Dempsey, among others. Nothing earth shattering, but I’d like to see Clap […]
The Art of The Steal – Film Review
The Art of The Steal – Film Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Jonathan Sobol Starring: Kurt Russell, Jay Baruchel, Katheryn Winnick, Chris Diamantopoulos, Kenneth Welsh, Jason Jones, Terence Stamp, Matt Dillon […]
Losing the Plot – Teacher’s Club – Review
Losing the Plot – Review by Frances Winston Theatre@36, The Teacher’s Club, 36 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 June 16th – 21st – at 8pm The Celtic Tiger claimed […]
Tactics – Theatre Upstairs – Review
Tactics- Theatre Upstairs – Review by Frank L. Written by Finbarr Doyle & Jeda de Brí Set somewhere in the Midlands in Ireland, Medbh (Nessa Matthews) is the daughter of a deceased […]
The Fault in Our Stars – Film Review
The Fault in Our Stars – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Josh Boon Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff, Laura Dern, Sam Trammell, Willem Dafoe In cinemas 19th June If […]
No More Workhorse 