The idea for this play is based on something most of us take for granted. The fact that we can look at our bumpy nose and blame our mother, or see our […]
Postscript – Civic Theatre – Review
Souvenir – Project Arts Centre – Review
You are lying in bed in the dark, listening to the weather unleash itself. You are mildly hungover, a little dehydrated. It is significantly colder than you remember it being yesterday, but […]
Fishes – Smock Alley Theatre – Review
It would be fair to say that Larry is a little depressed. He’s in the kitchen of his tiny run down flat above a bar, in his dressing gown at lunch time. […]
Far Out Isn’t Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story – Movie Review
Far Out Isn’t Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story Tomi Ungerer is a graphic designer, illustrator and creator of children’s books. This documentary by Brad Bernstein charts his life through his artwork […]
Larry Goldings – Peter Bernstein – Bill Stewart – Sugar Club – 11th Dec 2013
Here’s another chance to enter the world of jazz, with three of the best from New York city playing in one of the best venues around town. This could be a special […]
Peaches – IFI and Button Factory – Dec 15th 2013
This is a rare chance to see Peaches new film Peaches does Herself and hear her talk about it after the show, as she’ll be in the IFI on Sunday, December 15th […]
New Music: Dutch 2 Dublin – Album
Another of those positive news stories you rarely hear about. This is the story of an ‘international exchange’ of rap artists between Dublin and Holland, and the resulting album. The album is […]
Books: Gift Ideas for Teenagers/ Young Adults
If you are planning to buy a book for the teenager in your family, here are my top ten choices for young adults who are looking for something outside the Harry Potter/Hunger […]
Joan As Policewoman – Button Factory – 30th April 2014
Yes, Joan is back in town, for the first time in ages! She seemed to be over here about once a month a while back, but I guess she’s been recording as […]
Dalkey Book Festival – Winter tales – Dec 7th
I almost missed this one altogether, but thanks to Dan for the tip off. This is an interesting day of talks in Dalkey, with Paul Howard, Pat McCabe, Eamon Dunphy, Conor Brady, […]
Books : Christmas Gift Ideas for the Under 5’s
In no particular order, here are my top ten books that me and the little ones have read together throughout the year! Oh No George!-Chris Haughton: George the dog is briefly left […]
Competition – Kele Okereke (Bloc Party) – Button Factory – December 11th
Kele Okereke of Bloc Party is visiting these fair shores for a DJ set in the Button Factory, and we’ve two tickets to give away to one lucky winner! To be in […]
Things to do in Dublin this week (2-12-13 – 8-12-13)
Why fight against it, it’s Christmas! Yes, they’re now allowed to play Christmas songs on the TV and Radio without me having a hissy fit and complaining about it being ‘too early’. […]
Sean Millar – Project Arts Centre – Review
Dr. Sean Millar has just released his sixth album and to be honest, you don’t get to release six albums without having something special, whether the world knows it or not. He’s […]
TV Preview – Don’t Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves / Clear History
BBC 4 are the home of fantastic Scandinavian drama’s these days and I’m really looking forward to the three part series beginning on Monday night, Don’t Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves. Set […]
Souvenir – Project Arts Centre – Dec 3rd – 14th – Preview
Souvenir was the sleeper hit of last year’s Fringe Festival. It was on in the final week of the festival in the New Theatre, and as word of mouth spread, it quickly became a […]
Robin Pahlman – Self-titled EP – Review
This is a nice piece of work. Pahlman was formerly of Agent Kooper, but has eschewed their altogether more plugged-in sound for a chance to explore his folky, gut-string side. The departure isn’t that […]
Food DIY – Tim Hayward – Book Review
Stuck for an ideal Christmas gift for the handyman –or woman- in your life? Look no further. Outdoorsy life meets culinary art meets Blumenthalian scientific application meets making your own beanhole oven […]
New Movie Releases – 29-11-13
Is Saving Mr Banks the movie that Mr. Hanks will win another Oscar for? Seriously, doesn’t he have enough already, shouldn’t they share them around? They only ever seem to give them […]
Duckworth Lewis Method – Olympia Theatre – Review
Scratchy sound mixes and a low energy first part of the concert meant that The Duckworth Lewis Method nudged and nurdled their way through a concert they might otherwise have smitten for […]
All Tomorrow’s Parties – End of an Era Part 1 – Saturday Review
Waking early on Saturday, Pontins looked an unusual sight. Hipsters are creatures of the night for the most part, and seeing them dashing around or deciding which brand of granola to buy, […]
Yo La Tengo – Vicar Street – 5th Dec 2013
Are you one of those people that doesn’t bother too much with the support act, and just wanders in around 9 ish? You’re not alone from what I can see and if […]
Alternative Christmas Party – Inni-K to play your house?
This sounds like a Christmas party that would not be forgotten. Inni-K is at it again, and if you want her to play at your house, just e-mail her at the address […]
All Tomorrow’s Parties – End of an Era Part 1- Friday Review
Yes, this was my first return to Camber Sands since 2008’s ATP versus Pitchfork. I’m not sure if time had played tricks on my minds, but all I could remember about the […]
The Circus of Perseverance – Smock Alley – Review
Bread and Circuses What have the past five years been like for Dublin? What has happened to the City since the Troika came in? Whereto love in a cold economic climate? These […]
Neutral Milk Hotel – Vicar Street – May 16th 2014
It’s great news to have Neutral Milk Hotel back on the music scene, and nice that it’s the full band and not just Jeff Mangum. You’ll have the chance to see them […]
Guaranteed – Civic Theatre – Review
The feel of Guaranteed was summed up by a woman leaving the theatre just in front of me: ‘Oh I wouldn’t say I enjoyed it. But it was fantastic!’ As political theatre, […]
New Music: Girl Band – Single and Tour
It has been a while since Ireland has produced a good shouty band, someone that will just knock the stuffing loose and have any venue bouncing within seconds. In my mind, Girl […]
Druid Rename Auditorium
He’ll always be remembered by most of us for his role as Miley in Glenroe, but Mick Lally was a stalwart of the Irish theatre scene for many years and is a […]
No More Workhorse