
And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow – Weyes Blood – Album Review by Cathy Brown Natalie Mering, the sweet-voiced powerhouse behind Weyes Blood, recently revealed that her new album And In the […]
And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow – Weyes Blood – Album Review by Cathy Brown Natalie Mering, the sweet-voiced powerhouse behind Weyes Blood, recently revealed that her new album And In the […]
If These Wigs Could Talk – Abbey Theatre (Peacock) – Review Dates: 11 November – 3 December On the Peacock stage Haunted: 7pm | 4pm matinee 26 November If These Wigs Could […]
Aftersun – Film Review by Brian Merriman Writer/Director: Charlotte Wells Cinematography: Gregory Oke Music by: Oliver Coates Starring: Paul Mescal, Frankie Cario Production companies: BBC Film; British Film Institute; Screen Scotland; Tango Entertainment; Pastel Productions; Unified Theory […]
The Menu – Film Review by Brian Merriman Directed By: Quinn Shephard Written by: Seth Reiss Will Tracy Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Janet McTeer, Hong Chau, Aimee Carrero, Paul […]
bdrmm – The Workmans Club – Live Review – 13-11-22 by Killian Laher A damp Sunday night in November provided the backdrop for the headline show from Hull post-punk band, the strangely-named […]
Yes and Yes – Project Arts Centre – Review Liz Roche Company presents – Yes and Yes Dance / 10-12 November 2022 Ulysses was first published in Paris by Sylvia Beach on […]
Album of the Week – 11/11/22 It’s a quiet enough week for new releases, but there is one that will hoover up most of the attention, with the return of Bruuuuuce (Bruce […]
No Bears – Film Review Director- Jafar Panahi Writer – Jafar Panahi Stars – Jafar Panahi, Naser Hashemi, Reza Heydari, Mina Kavani It is impossible to talk about this film without giving […]
Pavement – Vicar St – Live Review – 10/11/22 by Killian Laher Pavement wrapped up their ‘reunion of a reunion’ tour with the first of two sold out shows at Vicar Street, […]
Wake – Viking Theatre – Review by Frank L Mon 7 Nov 2022 Sat 19 Nov 2022 Written & Performed by Irene Kelleher The title describes accurately the setting. It is indeed […]
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Film Review by Katie McCann Director – Ryan Coogler Writers – Ryan Coogler (screenplay by), Joe Robert Cole (screenplay by) Stars – Tenoch Huerta, Letitia Wright, Angela […]
William Tell – Gaiety Theatre – Review by Gearóid O’Byrne Irish National Opera’s WILLIAM TELL (Rossini), Gaiety Theatre, Dublin All photos by Pat Redmond It’s remarkable how well-known the famous finale, “March […]
New Music – All The Brave Hunters A new name but not entirely new, as Alain McFadden is a member of the much-loved Ye Vagabonds! It’s a gentle folk sound in the […]
Clouded Reveries – Film Review by Frank L Directed by Ciara NicChormaic Produced by Sharon Whooley Doireann Ní Ghríofa is an Irish language poet and essayist who writes both in English and […]
Interview with Stuart Braithwaite by Killian Laher No More Workhorse caught up with Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai via email to discuss his autobiography Spaceships Over Glasgow and a few other things besides: […]
New Music – From A Harbour Softly Drawn & Andrew Wild by Killian Laher This release introduces the new project of Fraser McGowan, who formerly recorded as Caught In The Wake Forever. […]
Mimi Parker of Low: A Complete One-off by Killian Laher Terrible news emerged at the weekend as Alan Sparhawk announced the death of his wife and bandmate, Mimi Parker. It had been […]
Album of the Week – 4/11/22 This week sees new releases from… “Captain” Kirk Douglas (of The Roots – New Unknown), Mount Kimbie (MK 3.5: Die Cuts | City Planning) and Tom […]
Lyra – Film Review by Brian Merriman Directed by Alison Millar Music by David Holmes, Cinematographer Mark McCauley Edited by Chloe Lambourne Presented by Channel 4 with an association with TG4 The […]
The Peculiar Sensation of Being Pat Ingoldsby – Film Review Director: Seamus Murphy Producer: Tom Burke Financiers: Screen Ireland, Museum of Literature, Dublin Port If you live in Dublin, you may know […]
Jersey Boys – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review by Fran Winston Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin 2 Runs Until November 21. Nightly at 7.30pm with matinees on […]
The Wonder – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Sebastián Lelio Writers – Alice Birch, Emma Donoghue (based on the novel by), Sebastián Lelio Stars – Florence Pugh, Niamh Algar, Ciarán […]
The Every – Dave Eggers – Audible Book Review By: Dave Eggers Narrated by: Dion Graham Length: 16 hrs and 3 mins What do you get when you combine two of the […]
Barbarian – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Zach Cregger Starring: Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, Justin Long In cinemas now! The title of this film was actually a placeholder while writer/director […]
Album of the Week – 28/10/22 Another week with some great new sounds, including Guided By Voices (Scalping the Guru), Ásgeir (Time On My Hands) and Lee Fields (SENTIMENTAL FOOL). Closer to […]
Bros – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Nicholas Stoller Starring: Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, Ts Madison, Monica Raymund, Guillermo Díaz, Guy Branum, Amanda Bearse In cinemas October 28th This romantic […]
New Irish Music: Joe Chester – Beckett by Killian Laher Joe Chester’s music has been heading in a more ornate direction in recent years. He has just announced his new album Lucia, […]
Triangle of Sadness – Film Review by Frank L Director – Ruben Östlund Writer – Ruben Östlund Stars – Thobias Thorwid, Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean Initially, the film concentrates on the world […]
Best Man – Smock Alley – Review by Frank L. Helpfully, the necessary housekeeping rules for any theatrical performance are made part of the wedding reception ceremony. In addition, every audience member […]