Lloyd Cole – Olympia – Live Review by Killian Laher Sun 8th Oct 2023 While Lloyd Cole is a frequent visitor to Ireland, his shows are generally solo/acoustic, so this was a […]
Lloyd Cole – Olympia – Live Review
The Great Escaper – Film Review
The Great Escaper – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Oliver Parker Writer – William Ivory Stars – Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, John Standing This is a film about the seventieth […]
Somewhere Out There You – Abbey Theatre – Review
Somewhere Out There You – Abbey Theatre – Review 28 September – 4 November 2023 Has Casey (Eimear Keating) found the perfect man? Brett (Cameron Cuffe) seems ideal. At six feet, two […]
The Exorcist: Believer – Film Review
The Exorcist: Believer – Film Review by David Turpin Director – David Gordon Green Writers – Peter Sattler, David Gordon Green, Scott Teems Stars – Ellen Burstyn, Jennifer Nettles, Leslie Odom Jr. […]
The Lion King – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
The Lion King – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review 28 September – 11 November 2023 THE LION KING – Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions Dates: 28 September – 11 November 2023 […]
Tarrac – Film Review
Tarrac – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Declan Recks Writer – Eugene O’Brien Stars – Lorcan Cranitch, Kelly Gough, Kate Nic Chonaonaigh The action takes place in the Kerry Gaeltacht. […]
Sufjan Stevens – Javelin – Album Review
Sufjan Stevens – Javelin – Album Review by Cathy Brown The release of Sufjan Stevens’ tenth studio album should be cause for celebration, but it has been overshadowed by the news that […]
Mary Lattimore – Goodbye, Hotel Arkada – Album Review
Mary Lattimore – Goodbye, Hotel Arkada – Album Review by Killian Laher Three years on from Silver Ladders, harpist Mary Lattimore launches her latest solo album. Like its predecessor, it’s a gorgeous […]
The Loved Ones – Gate Theatre – Review
The Loved Ones – Gate Theatre – Review by Frank L. The Loved Ones written by Erica Murray – Until 21st Oct, 2023 As part of the 2023 Dublin Theatre Festival Nell […]
Faust – Irish National Opera – Review
Faust – Irish National Opera – Review by Gearoid O’Byrne Charles Gounod – Faust – An Irish National Opera Production Dates & Venues – Until Oct 7th, 2023 at the Gaiety Theatre […]
Falling To Earth – My Summer with Bowie – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review
Falling To Earth – My Summer with Bowie – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review Verdant Productions and The Civic – Falling To Earth – My Summer with Bowie By Eugene O’Brien Find […]
Isla – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review
Isla – Dublin Theatre Festival – Review VERDANT PRODUCTIONS, FOUR RIVERS AND THE CIVIC – Isla by Tim Price 28 Sep – 7 Oct – Civic Theatre In this production, Mark Lambert […]
The Old Oak – Film Review
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 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 […]
No More Workhorse 