Dublin Theatre Festival 2022 by Frank L Sept 29-Oct 16, 2022 It is good to be able to state that this year’s festival will run from 29th September to 16th October subject, […]
Dublin Theatre Festival 2022
Bullet Train – Film Review
Bullet Train – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: David Leitch Starring: Brad Pitt. Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada, Michael Shannon, Benito A Martínez Ocasio, […]
Bohemian Environmental Justice Film Festival (BEFF)
Bohemian Environmental Justice Film Festival (BEFF) by Killian Laher Football and cinema have often been uncomfortable bedfellows. Far too much Bend It Like Beckham and Goal and not enough Damned United, until […]
King John – Smock Alley – Review
King John – Smock Alley – Review Review by Frank L. King John by William Shakespeare produced by Purple Door Some say King John is the least performed Shakespearean play. It is […]
Soccer Mommy – Sometimes, Forever – Album Review
Soccer Mommy – Sometimes, Forever – Album Review by Killian Laher Sophie Allison, who records as Soccer Mommy is one of the more interesting mainstream female artists. This is her third album […]
Album of the Week – 29-07-22
Album of the Week – 29-07-22 Find out the artists that are brave enough to go up against Beyoncé, with her new release Renaissance! Yes, all these poor souls are largely going […]
The Two Gentlemen of Verona – Smock Alley – Review
The Two Gentlemen of Verona – Smock Alley – Review 28 + 30 Jul – 8pm – Boys’ School This is the story of Proteus (Luke Sookdeo) and Valentina (Tyler Kane). They […]
Joyride – Film Review
Joyride – Film Review by Frank L Director – Emer Reynolds Writer – Ailbhe Keogan Stars – Olivia Colman, Charlie Reid, Olwen Fouéré, David Pearse Dublin-born director Emer Reynolds makes her first […]
The Steward of Christendom – Gate Theatre – Review
The Steward of Christendom – Gate Theatre – Review Runs until Saturday, September 3rd 2022 Set in 1932, this play tells the story of Thomas Dunne (Owen Roe). He was once the […]
Blind Stitch – The Emperor’s Lung – Review
Blind Stitch – The Emperor’s Lung – Review by Killian Laher Kevin Murphy’s latest project is pretty much a solo one, under the name of Blind Stitch. The album was finished two […]
Hit the Road – Film Review
Hit the Road – Film Review by Hugh Maguire Director – Panah Panahi Writer – Panah Panahi Stars – Pantea Panahiha, Hasan Majuni, Rayan Sarlak The successful British TV comedy, Car Share […]
Iron Annie – Smock Alley – Review
Iron Annie – Smock Alley – Review – UPCOMING SHOWS – DUBLIN | 21, 22, 23 JULY 2022 BELFAST | 29, 30 JULY 2022 – Accidental Theatre – tickets DUNDALK | 6TH […]
Blind Stitch – The Hut – Review
Blind Stitch – The Hut, Phibsborough, Dublin – Review by Killian Laher Kevin Murphy has just released an album he recorded as Blind Stitch, and he launched the album upstairs in The […]
Album of the Week – 22/07/22
Album of the Week – 22/07/22 Some new sounds this week from the likes of Ben Harper (BLOODLINE MAINTENANCE) and THE KOOKS (10 Tracks To Echo In The Dark). There are also […]
The Cher Show – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review
The Cher Show – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review by Fran Winston The Cher Show – Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin 1 Runs daily (except Sundays) until […]
Comedy Night – Emily Ashmore, Allie O’Rourke, Cian Jordan – The Bohemian
Comedy Night – Emily Ashmore, Allie O’Rourke, Cian Jordan – Work In Progress – The Bohemian, McGeough’s, Dublin by Killian Laher A sort of ‘Work In Progress’ comedy event took place in […]
Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time – Film Review
Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time – Film Review by Brian Merriman Produced by Robert B. Weide and Don Argott Written by Robert B. Weide Featuring: Kurt Vonnegut jnr, Robert B. Weide, Linda […]
Albatross – Smock Alley – Review
Albatross – Smock Alley – Review “Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink.” Find out more about Albatross here. All Photos by Andrew Brilliant As you may have guessed, this […]
All Together Now – Preview
All Together Now – Preview “Only 10 days until we welcome you all back to All Together Now festival at the beautiful Curraghmore Estate. With record temperatures across the country this weekend, […]
Where the Crawdads Sing – Film Review
Where the Crawdads Sing – Film Review by Katie McCann Director Olivia Newman Writers – Delia Owens (based upon the novel by), Lucy Alibar (screenplay by) Stars – Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John […]
Arab Strap – Whelans – Review
Arab Strap – Whelans – Review by Killian Laher Whelans, Dublin I must admit I never thought I’d be seeing Arab Strap live in 2022, but here they were, playing to a […]
IMMA Summer Party – IMMA – Review
IMMA Summer Party – IMMA – Review by Killian Laher IMMA – Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin Back this year for a two-day event, the IMMA Summer Party has traditionally featured the weird […]
Album of the Week – 15/07/22
Album of the Week – 15/07/22 It must be post-rock week, with both …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead (XI: BLEED HERE NOW) and GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT […]
McEnroe – Film Review
McEnroe – Film Review by Brian Merriman Written and Directed by Barney Douglas Filmaker, Barney Douglas has more than a modern Dickensian style in the way he writes and directs this refreshing […]
Donna – Film Review
Donna – Film Review Director – Jay Bedwani Writers – Collette Legrande, Mark Nasser, Donna Personna Stars – Jaylyn Abergas, Pina Busch, Pleasure Bynight Donna Personna is a trans activist, artist and […]
The Good Boss – Film Review
The Good Boss – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Fernando León de Aranoa Writer – Fernando León de Aranoa Stars – Javier Bardem, Manolo Solo, Almudena Amor Blanco (Javier Bardem) […]
The Humours of Bandon – Bewley’s Café Theatre – Review
The Humours of Bandon – Bewley’s Café Theatre – Review by Brian Merriman Written by and Starring Margaret Mc Auliffe Directed by Stefanie Preissner Opens July 12th (Previews 11th) and plays until […]
Tosca – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
Tosca – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review by Gearoid O’Byrne Dates: 11 – 17 July 2022 Irish National Opera presents Puccini’s Tosca in partnership with Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin, sung […]
Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Toast – Album Review
Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Toast – Album Review by Killian Laher Neil Young has been extremely busy of late trawling through his archives. This is his fifth or sixth release […]
No More Workhorse 