Mrs Roosevelt Flies to London – Review by Emily Elphinstone Though the title proudly declares ‘Mrs Roosevelt Flies to London’; the current production in the New Theatre provides much more than this […]
Mrs Roosevelt Flies to London – New Theatre – Review
The Sports Gene – Talent, Practice and the Truth about Success – David Epstein – Book Review
‘The Sports Gene – Talent, Practice and the Truth about Success’ David Epstein – Review by Dan O’Neill Born to Run What makes an elite athlete ‘elite’? In the Nature versus Nurture […]
New Music – Catacombe – Quidam
Something nice and loud to wake you up this morning! It follows the long established rules of post rock, but is very good at what it does, so well worth checking out. […]
Weighing In – Civic Theatre – Review
Pam arrives in a new town and joins the local Easi Slim class. From the outside Pam seems to have everything, a successful husband and two ideal children along with the perfect […]
Ray Davies – Dublin Writers Festival – 19-05-14 – Review
As Joseph O’Connor said himself, it is best for an interviewer to stay impartial, but that was never an option here! Joseph admitted to having a poster of the Kinks on his […]
8Radio Returns to FM!
Choice is always a good thing, and the return of 8radio to our airwaves will certainly give us that! It is the brainchild of Simon Maher who was responsible for the original […]
X-Men: Days of Future Past – Movie Review
X-Men: Days of Future Past – Review by Frances Winston Directed by: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry, Nicholas Hoult, Peter Dinklage, Ian McKellen, Patrick […]
Peter Fallon & Declan O’Rourke – Dublin Writers Festival – Smock Alley Theatre – Review
This brought together the poet and the troubadour, Peter Fallon and Declan O’Rourke. They are quite different in age and in their chosen professions, but they have a similar perspective on life […]
John Kelly & Lia Mills – Dublin Writers Festival – Smock Alley – 17-05-14 – Review
John Kelly and Lia Mills. Smock Alley Theatre, Saturday 17th – Review by Helen O’Leary This reading brought together writers John Kelly and Lia Mills, whose new novels explore Dublin past and […]
Owen Pallet – In Conflict – Album Review
One name stood out from the others involved in Owen Pallet’s new album, that of Brian Eno. Eno is listed as playing synth, guitar and vocals on the album, which is something […]
Things to do in Dublin (19-05-14 – 25-05-14)
The Dublin Writers Festival is in full swing, with some great talks and gigs around the city. This week includes Ray Davies, Sebastian Barry, Johnny Vegas among many others. Two new festivals […]
Gruff Rhys – Whelans – Dublin Writers Festival Review
I’m sure the Writers Festival has had many historians over the years. Learned Professors who spent many years in dusty halls of records and libraries honing their skills to become known as […]
Grandville: Bete Noire – Bryan Talbot – Book Review
The Badger is back! This is the third instalment of the series concerning the badger detective. This tale begins with LeBrock and Ratzi being called to Paris to investigate a murder that […]
The Other Side of the Coin – Outhouse – Theatre Review
The Other Side of the Coin – Review by Frances Winston. Gay Beatings have been in the news a lot recently and here co-writers Derek Masterson and Brian Murray tackle the subject […]
Four Tet – Radio Mix 13-05-14 – NTS Radio
he mix, which is the second installment of his series for the station, features tracks from Lana Del Rey, Wu-Tang Clan, David Crosby, Madvillain and Simon & Garfunkel. You can listen to […]
Finding Nemo – Grand Canal – 16-05-14
Another day, another Happenings! Finding Nemo this time how. How do these guys do it, that’s two days in a row! HAPPENINGS H2O: FINDING NEMO @ GRAND CANAL DOCK Friday 16th May. […]
New Movie Releases – 16-05-13
Up from the depths, 30 stories high, breathing fire, his head in the sky, Godzilla, Godzilla… God I loved that cartoon, with or without Godzuki. This week with have one of the […]
Competition: Jon Gomm – Button Factory – 23-05-14 – Ticket Giveaway
Dublin, a guitar God approaches! A man that can virtually do anything with a guitar is about to arrive on our doorstep, with three gigs around the country. We have another competition, […]
Conor Oberst – Upside Down Mountain – Album Review
‘There is no dignity in love, trade every scrap to get some absolution’ – Lonely at the Top Conor Oberst returns with an album under his own name and without the Mystic […]
Dublin Live Guide – Gigs in Dublin – 15-05-14
So what’s new on the gig scene? Well, there’s a few new additions. Leaders of men play three gigs in Whelans with a month between each of them! Slightly bizarre way to […]
Boys and Girls – Project Arts Centre – Review
Four stories from four young people from Dublin. They are all very different, their views on life are not compatible, but they’re all from the same section of society. This is the […]
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory – Fitzwilliam Square – 16-05-14 – Happenings
Get to see the real Willy Wonka tonight. Yes, Gene Wilder, not that other guy, in the 1971 version is the latest Happening and is on tonight in Fitzwilliam Square. You can […]
Festival of Writing & Ideas 2014 – Borris, Co. Carlow – Preview
Details of this year’s Festival of Writing and Ideas have been released, and once again it’s pretty impressive. The festival takes the form of a series of interviews/ discussions between formidable adversaries! […]
A Touch of Sin – Movie Review
A Touch of Sin – Review by Frank L. Director: Zhangke Jia Writer: Zhangke Jia (screenplay) Stars: Wu Jiang, Lanshan Luo, Li Meng Jia Zhangke has created a film which has some […]
Grace and Maggie – Cobalt Cafe Theatre – Review
Grace and Maggie are a young couple living in a small flat in Dublin, finding their feet in the big city and facing into every day life. Grace is from small town […]
Ticket Competition – Big September – Academy – 17-05-14
Yes, yet more tickets to give away. This time it’s for Big September at the Academy this Saturday (17-05-14). There are two tickets for one person to be won. To be in […]
Electric Picnic Additions – Mogwai, James Murphy, Neneh Cherry…
Some tasty additions to this year’s picnic menu for all to sample! We’re particularly excited about Mogwai and Ms. Cherry, but I’m sure you have your own opinions! Full info below. […]
Jimi Goodwin – Whelans – 12-05-14 – Review
The last time I saw Jimi Goodwin play, I was seated in the second row of the balcony in the Olympia. He looked very small and distant, the figure of a Rock […]
The Film Club – David Gilmour – Book Review
‘Film Club’ – Buy a Ticket – Review by Dan O’Neill Fathers and Sons – a perennial topic for artists and fabulists since biblical times. What makes for a good relationship? As […]
No More Workhorse 