New Music – John Douglas – I’m Not the Fella John Douglas is a singer/ guitarist in one of the most underappreciated bands of the 90s, the Trashcan Sinatras. Despite releasing two […]
New Music – John Douglas – I’m Not the Fella
Harp – Albion – Album Review
Harp – Albion – Album Review by Killian Laher For those who find Midlake have lost their lustre, here is the long-awaited album from former singer Tim Smith, recording with his wife as […]
Hansel and Gretel – Lyric Theatre – Review
Hansel and Gretel – Lyric Theatre – Review by Cathy Brown Photo Credit – Carrie Davenport Hansel and Gretel, A Lyric Theatre Production, Lyric Theatre, Belfast Fri 24 Nov 2023—Sat 6 Jan […]
Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin – Whelans – Preview
Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin – Whelans – Preview Find information and tickets here. Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin – 8pm, Mon 27th November 2023 – plus support SALLY IN THE WOODS How cool is the […]
Super-Bogger- Townhall, Cavan – Review
Super-Bogger- Townhall, Cavan – Review by Frank L. Written by Clare Monnelly Townhall, Cavan [World Premiere] – Wednesday 22 + Thursday 23 November @ 8.00pm In her foreword, writer Clare Monnelly states […]
Thurston Moore – Sonic Life – Book Review
Thurston Moore – Sonic Life – Book Review by Killian Laher Eight years on from Kim Gordon’s very readable autobiography comes the memoir of ex-husband and former Sonic Youth bandmate Thurston Moore. […]
Queens of the Stone Age – 3Arena – Review
Queens of the Stone Age – 3Arena – Review Queens of the Stone Age – Live at the 3Arena, Dublin 22/11/23 Deep Tan started the night at 7pm, with a short set […]
Vulture – The New Theatre – Review
Vulture – The New Theatre – Review by M. Quinn VULTURE by Jack Harte – Until 2nd of December The Vulture in question is William (Ruairí Lenaghan), a hedge fund manager. He […]
Lyric Theatre – New Season
Lyric Theatre, Belfast launches new Programme for 2024 by Cathy Brown The Lyric Theatre Belfast launched its new season programme on Thursday afternoon and includes a wide array of top-class theatre. Executive […]
Napoleon – Film Review
Napoleon – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Ridley Scott Writer – David Scarpa Stars – Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim Napoleon was born on August 15, 1769, and died […]
La Bohème – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review
La Bohème – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review by Gearoid O’Byrne 20 – 26 November 2023 Puccini’s “La bohème” Monday 20th to Sunday 26th November 2023 – Irish National Opera, Bord […]
Landmark Theatre – Theatre for One: This Ireland
Landmark Theatre – Theatre for One: This Ireland Are there any budding playwrights reading this? I’m sure there are one or two. If you’ve ever considered sharing your wisdom with the world […]
New Music – The Fauns – Mixtape Days
New Music – The Fauns – Mixtape Days THE FAUNS – Announce new album ‘How Lost’ due Jan 19th via Invada Another band from ‘way back when’, the Fauns released their first […]
How To Fall Flat On Your Face – Project Arts Centre – Review
How To Fall Flat On Your Face – Project Arts Centre – Review by M. Quinn Theatre / 07-18 November 2023 Photo by Colin Shanahan The action takes place in an A&E […]
Peter Pan – Gate Theatre – Review
Peter Pan – Gate Theatre – Review Until 14th January, 2024 Photo: Ros Kavanagh At the start of this production, we are introduced to life in the Darling household. We meet Mr […]
Album of the Week – 17/11/23
Album of the Week – 17/11/23 This week there are new sounds from Danny Brown (Quaranta) and Homeboy Sandman (I Can’t Sell These Either), which are both worth checking out below. If […]
A Christmas Visit – Viking Theatre – Review
A Christmas Visit – Viking Theatre – Review by Frank L. A Christmas Visit – Written by Stewart Roche Runs – Monday 13 November to Saturday 2 December 2023 20:00 It is […]
Johnny Jewel – Sugar Club – Review
Johnny Jewel – Sugar Club – Review Johnny Jewel – Live at the Sugar Club – 16-11-23 Jorja Chalmers is known as a saxophonist with bands/ performers such as Bryan Ferry, Take […]
So this is Christmas – Film Review
So this is Christmas – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Ken Wardrop Wardrop’s previous films which include His and Hers (2010), Mom and Me (2016), and Making the Grade (2018), […]
bar italia – The Twits – Album Review
bar italia – The Twits – Album Review by Killian Laher bar italia received some acclaim this year, and their output more than justifies it. They released their third album, Tracey Denim […]
The Manny – Smock Alley – Review
The Manny – Smock Alley – Review 13 – 18 Nov 2023 A Manny (or male Nanny) is an unusual job. Our main protagonist fell into the work as he dropped out […]
Saltburn – Film Review
Saltburn – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Emerald Fennell Writer – Emerald Fennell Stars – Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Archie Madekwe Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) arrives in Oxford unsure of […]
Juliana Hatfield Sings ELO – Album Review
Juliana Hatfield Sings ELO – Album Review by Killian Laher This is the third in Hatfield’s series of tribute albums after covering Olivia Newton-John and a decent album of Police covers. Unfortunately, […]
The Mission – Film Review
The Mission – Film Review by Hugh Maguire Directors – Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss Writers – Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss Stars – Pam Arlund, Dan Davis, Levi Davis As part of the […]
The Weight – The Complex – Review
The Weight – The Complex – Review The Depot | 08/11/2023 – 11/11/2023 Find out more about Luca Truffarelli on this website here. Described as an immersive dance piece, the setting for […]
The United States Vs Ulysses – Pavilion Theatre – Review
The United States Vs Ulysses – Pavilion Theatre – Review This production tells the story of the legal case surrounding the release of Ulysses in the United States of America. The book […]
Album of the Week – 09/11/23
Album of the Week – 09/11/23 This week marks the return of Beirut. Yes, expect lush vocals, banjo and that wonderful trumpet! There are even some organ sounds this time out, or […]
Q&A with Luca Truffarelli – The Weight
Q&A with Luca Truffarelli – The Weight We got the chance to put some questions to Luca Truffarelli ahead of the opening of The Weight at the Complex this week. you can […]
Gemma Hayes – Liberty Hall – Live Review
Gemma Hayes – Liberty Hall – Live Review Gemma Hayes @ Liberty Hall – 08/11/23 – as part of the Dublin Folk Festival Conchúr White is a busy man. Not only is […]
No More Workhorse 