The Little Mermaid – Film Review by Katie McCann Director – Rob Marshall Writers – David Magee, Hans Christian Andersen, Ron Clements Stars – Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy Live-action remakes […]
The Little Mermaid – Film Review
The Race – The Ark – Dublin Dance Festival – Review
The Race – The Ark – Dublin Dance Festival – Review The Race – Marc Brew A MOVE Commission, co-commissioned by The Ark, Dublin Dance Festival and Arts & Disability Ireland – […]
Stephen Shannon – Fathoms – Album Review
Stephen Shannon – Fathoms – Album Review by Killian Laher There is some really gorgeous music on this solo album from Irish composer Stephen Shannon. Shannon has released music in a variety […]
Album of the Week – 19/05/23
Album of the Week – 19/05/23 Andy Bell and Masal have just released an album called Tidal Love Numbers. In case you’re wondering, Masal are a Essex-based harp and Theremin duo! At […]
Slow Moving Clouds – Kolmas – Album Review
Slow Moving Clouds – Kolmas – Album Review by Killian Laher Slow Moving Clouds is an Irish/Finnish crossover group, featuring Kevin Murphy on cello and haunting vocals, Aki on nyckelharpa and Ultan […]
The Pretty Things – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review
The Pretty Things – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review The Pretty Things by Compagnie Catherine Gaudet – Irish Premiere – Canada Duration: 55 min (No interval) The house […]
The Köln Concert – Abbey Theatre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review
The Köln Concert – Abbey Theatre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review The Köln Concert Trajal Harrell / Schauspielhaus Zürich Dance Ensemble Presented by Dublin Dance Festival and the Abbey Theatre Irish […]
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review by Frank L. 16 – 20 May 2023 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – Written by Deborah Moggach Produced by […]
Master Class – Smock Alley – Review
Master Class: An Audience with Maria Callas – Smock Alley – Review by Brian Merriman Duration 2 hours, 30 minutes with interval Until May 27th I declare an interest here. My last […]
Boa Morte – Whelans – Live Review
Boa Morte – Whelans – Live Review by Killian Laher Whelan’s Upstairs | May 11, 2023 A rare opportunity to see Boa Morte in Dublin presented itself upstairs in Whelans. First up […]
Interview with Cian Nugent – Part 2
Interview with Cian Nugent – Part 2 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse met up with Cian Nugent for a chat about his new album, music and Dublin: NMW: Do you think […]
Interview with Cian Nugent – Part 1
Interview with Cian Nugent – Part 1 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse met up with Cian Nugent for a chat about his new album, music and Dublin: No More Workhorse: What […]
The Rose Tattoo – The Complex – Review
The Rose Tattoo – The Complex – Review The Rose Tattoo by Tennessee Williams in a new translation by Vanessa Fielding and Catherine Joyce Until May 20 at The Complex, Dublin 7 […]
Everything is Grand and I’m Completely Okay – IDGTF – Review
Everything is Grand and I’m Completely Okay – IDGTF – Review by Gearóid O’Byrne Written and performed by Conor Burke and directed by IFTA nominee Lesley Conroy and originally developed with the […]
At Birth – IDGTF – Review
At Birth – IDGTF – Review by Gearóid O’Byrne until 12/05/23 When an American gay man and his lesbian best friend meet for drinks to commiserate on both their breakups and end […]
Album of the Week – 12/05/23
Album of the Week – 12/05/23 It’s Friday, so what does that mean? You probably get tomorrow off, but also… it’s your favourite ‘Album of the Week’ slot again! This week sees […]
The Zoo Story – Chaplins Bar – Review
The Zoo Story – Chaplins Bar – Review Review by Frank L. Until May 20th – Dates and details here. The Zoo Story – Written by Edward Albee Produced by Judder Theatre […]
Dublin Dance Festival 2023 – Preview
Dublin Dance Festival 2023 – Preview 16th – 28th May With the Dublin Dance Festival less than a week away, we decided to have a quick look at some of the more […]
The SpongeBob Musical – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review
The SpongeBob Musical – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review by Lesley-Ann Whelan Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – 9th -13th May One could say that SpongeBob SquarePants is a guilty pleasure to […]
Fred again.., Brian Eno – Secret Life – Album Review
Fred again.., Brian Eno – Secret Life – Album Review by Killian Laher Composer Brian Eno is a man who can’t sit still. While making his name through the creation of primarily […]
One Moment Now – Bewleys Cafe Theatre – Review
One Moment Now – Bewleys Cafe Theatre – Review by Frank L One Moment Now – Created by Murmuration 2pm-5pm (at 30min intervals) – A brand new table-top audio-play especially designed for […]
Album of the Week – 05/05/23
Album of the Week – 05/05/23 Some very fine new albums were released this week with the likes of Durand Jones (Wait Til I Get Over), The Album Leaf (Future Falling) and […]
Lakelands – Film Review
Lakelands – Film Review Directors – Robert Higgins, Patrick McGivney Writers – Robert Higgins, Patrick McGivney Stars – Éanna Hardwicke, Danielle Galligan, Lorcan Cranitch Cian Reilly (Éanna Hardwicke) is the star of […]
Act – Glass Mask Theatre – Review
Act – Glass Mask Theatre – Review by Frank L. Duration 60 Minutes Age restriction: 15+ Warning: Nudity and strong language Norén was a Swedish playwright, novelist and poet. He was born […]
The Importance of Being Earnest as performed by Three F*cking Queens and a Duck – IDGTF – Teacher’s Club – Review
The Importance of Being Earnest as performed by Three F*cking Queens and a Duck – IDGTF – Teacher’s Club – Review by Gearóid O’Byrne 1st – 6th May, Teacher’s Club This is […]
Ann – Film Review
Ann – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Ciaran Creagh Writer – Ciaran Creagh Stars – Ian Beattie, Eileen Walsh, Zara Devlin The circumstances surrounding the death of Ann Lovett on […]
Looking Cis – IDGTF – Teacher’s Club – Review
Looking Cis – IDGTF – Teacher’s Club – Review by Gearóid O’Byrne 1st – 6th of May at the Teacher’s Club Written and performed by Ella Skolimowski, this is a one-person show […]
The Shawshank Redemption – Gaiety Theatre – Review
The Shawshank Redemption – Gaiety Theatre – Review 1st May. – 13th May. A Bill Kenwright Production. Can you name the 95th highest-grossing film of 1994 at the American box office? If […]
Titus Andronicus – Shakespeare Globe Theatre – Review
Titus Andronicus – Shakespeare Globe Theatre – Review by Pat Levy Running time Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes including an interval This event is on-site in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse ‘Not another […]
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