The Old Oak – Film Review by Hugh Maguire Director – Ken Loach Writer – Paul Laverty Stars – Lorenzo McGovern Zaini, Debbie Honeywood, Trevor Fox As part of the Fragments Festival […]
The Old Oak – Film Review
The Saviour – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review
The Saviour – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review by Frank L. The Saviour by Deirdre Kinahan – Landmark Productions 27 Sep – 8 Oct – Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire – €30 – […]
Zona Franca – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review
Zona Franca – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review 28 – 30 Sep – O’Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College ALICE RIPOLL AND CIA SUAVE, BRAZIL As you enter the theatre, the troupe of dancers […]
The Creator – Film Review
The Creator – Film Review Director – Gareth Edwards Writers – Gareth Edwards, Chris Weitz Stars – John David Washington, Madeleine Yuna Voyles, Gemma Chan The year is 2062 and it finally […]
Dublin Theatre Festival 2023 – Preview
Dublin Theatre Festival 2023 – Preview The Dublin Theatre Festival starts today and runs until the 15th of October. You can find full details of the Festival on its website here. It’s […]
Rope-A-Dope – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
Rope-A-Dope – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review by Frank L. Rope-A-Dope – Written and performed by Terry O’Neill Sept 26th – Oct 7th, 2023 – At 1pm There is a photograph on […]
Interview with Aoife Wolf – Part 1
Interview with Aoife Wolf – Part 1 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse caught up with Aoife Wolf for an update as to how things are going for her. No More Workhorse: […]
Goth – A History by Lol Tolhurst – Book Review
Goth – A History by Lol Tolhurst – Book Review by Killian Laher What a year for all things goth! To add to the numerous goth-related books, here is the second book […]
Wilco – Cousin – Album Review
Wilco – Cousin – Album Review by Killian Laher Fresh from wowing their fans on their recent tour, Wilco are back with their 13th album, the Cate le Bon produced Cousin. After […]
Tiny Piano Man – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review
Tiny Piano Man – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review by Gearoid O’Byrne David O’Doherty PERFORMANCES – 20 – 23 September -21:00, €18/€16 OTHER PERFORMANCE – 23 September – 13:00, €18/€16 Venue – […]
The Crow’s Way – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review
The Crow’s Way – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review PERFORMANCES – 22 & 23 September – 14:00, 18:00, €16/€14 OTHER PERFORMANCE – 21 September – 20:00, €16/€14 Venue – Abbey Theatre – […]
Album of the Week – 22/09/23
Album of the Week – 22/09/23 The Breeders’ classic The Last Splash is 30 years old this week! Eek. If that doesn’t make me feel old, nothing will. It’s just been remastered […]
Stars – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review
Stars – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review Hannah Mamalis PERFORMANCES – 21 – 23 September – 21:15, €15/€13 OTHER PERFORMANCES – 22 & 23 September – 13:15, €15/€13 Venue – Project Arts […]
The National – 3 Arena – Live Review – 21/09/23
The National – 3 Arena – Live Review – 21/09/23 by Killian Laher The National always struck me as one of these bands that got very popular by accident, never really meant […]
The Lesson – Film Review
The Lesson – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Alice Troughton Writer – Alex MacKeith Stars – Richard E. Grant, Julie Delpy, Daryl McCormack This film has a small but talented […]
Dumb Money – Film Review
Dumb Money – Film Review by Brian Merriman Director – Craig Gillespie Writers – Lauren Schuker Blum, Rebecca Angelo, Ben Mezrich Stars – Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D’Onofrio To make a […]
The Bodyguard – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review
The Bodyguard – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review by Brian Merriman 19 – 23 September 2023 – Produced by Xroads Live I don’t think a leading star gets more solo numbers […]
The National – Laugh Track – Album Review
The National – Laugh Track – Album Review by Killian Laher The National have just put out their second album of 2023, the surprise release Laugh Track. After the very muted First […]
Buzzfest 2023 – Phibsborough
Buzzfest 2023, Phibsborough, – Sat 23rd/Sun 24th September The annual sustainability and biodiversity festival Buzzfest takes place on the grounds of St Peter’s Church and Phibsboro Scouts Hall and Villa Bank Garden, […]
New Music – Lewsberg – Out and About
New Music – Lewsberg – Out and About It’s our unofficial album of the Week last week, but the Fringe Festival means we’re behind on these things! They owe a debt to […]
This is You – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review
This is You – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review PERFORMANCES – 14 – 17 September Venue – Smock Alley Theatre – Boys’ School Duration – 70mins Alice (Rosa Makela) is a young […]
Loaded – The Life (and Afterlife) of The Velvet Underground – Dylan Jones – Book Review
Loaded – The Life (and Afterlife) of The Velvet Underground – Dylan Jones – Book Review by Killian Laher Dylan Jones’ latest book is an account of the existence and impact of […]
Ballywalter – Film Review
Ballywalter – Film Review by Katie McCann Director – Prasanna Puwanarajah Writer – Stacey Gregg Stars – Conor MacNeill, Seána Kerslake, Joanne Crawford Eileen (Seána Kerslake) is lost. After recently returning from […]
The King of All Birds – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review
The King of All Birds – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review Find out more about Martha Knight here. Venue – Project Arts Centre – Cube Duration – 60mins “The wren, the wren, […]
Mosh – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review
Mosh – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review PERFORMANCES – 14 – 17 September – 18:15, €18/€16 AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE – 17 September, 18:15, €18/€16 Venue – Project Arts Centre – Space Upstairs […]
Just a Minute – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review
Just a Minute – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review by Frank L. Venue – Bewley’s Café Theatre Duration – 45mins Written and performed by Conor Murray Directed by Emma Finegan. The stage […]
The Garden of Shadows – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review
The Garden of Shadows – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review PERFORMANCES – 14 – 17, 19 & 20 September – 20:30 – 22:30 (various times), €18/€16/€13 OTHER PERFORMANCES – 21 – 24 […]
Rally Road Racers – Film Review
Rally Road Racers – Film Review Director – Ross Venokur Writer – Ross Venokur Stars – Sharon Horgan, J.K. Simmons, Chloe Bennet, John Cleese Do you know what a loris is? No, […]
Texture like Sun – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review
Texture like Sun – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review PERFORMANCE – 13 September – 20:00, €15/€13 OTHER PERFORMANCE – 14 September – 13:30, €15/€13 Venue – Samuel Beckett Theatre Duration – 60mins […]
No More Workhorse 