Facing the Other Way – The Story of 4AD – Martin Aston – Book Review by Killian Laher Martin Aston is a journalist who came to prominence writing for Melody Maker, and […]
Facing the Other Way – The Story of 4AD – Martin Aston – Book Review
The House Must Win – Pavilion Theatre – Review
The House Must Win – Pavilion Theatre – Review by Frank L Rosa Productions & Pavilion Theatre present The World Premiere of The House Must Win by Mick Flannery Approx. Duration: 140mins […]
Tori Amos – Waterfront Hall, Belfast – 18/04/26 – Live Review
Tori Amos – Waterfront Hall, Belfast – 18/04/26 – Live Review by Cathy Brown Tori Amos returned to Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on Saturday night and delivered a masterclass. It was an atmospheric, […]
Creepy Future – Thomas House – 17/04/26 – Live Review
Creepy Future – Thomas House – 17/04/26 – Live Review by Killian Laher Creepy Future held an album launch for their debut album, Brace Yourself, on a Friday night in the Thomas House […]
How I Became A Wave – Unitarian Church – 17/04/26 – Live Review
How I Became A Wave – Unitarian Church – 17/04/26 – Live Review by Liam Griffin HIBAW live at the Unitarian Church, Dublin | Friday 17 April, 8pm The brilliant self-titled debut […]
Don’t Tell Dad About Diana – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
Don’t Tell Dad About Diana – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review by Frank L. Dates: April 13th – May 2nd, 2026 Don’t Tell Dad about Diana written and performed by Hannah Power […]
Do You Come From Gomorrah? – Abbey Theatre (Peacock Stage) – Review
Do You Come From Gomorrah? – Abbey Theatre (Peacock Stage) – Review A World Premiere Abbey Theatre production – Do You Come From Gomorrah? Written by Frank McGuinness and Directed by Sarah Baxter […]
Album of the Week – 17/04/26
Album of the Week – 17/04/26 This week sees a new release from Nine Inch Nails. It’s a collaborative musical project between Nine Inch Nails and German-Iraqi electronic music producer Boys Noize […]
Of Mornington – Smock Alley Theatre – Review
Of Mornington – Smock Alley Theatre – Review Dates – 14 – 18 Apr In ‘Of Mornington’, we meet Phil (Gary Lydon), a former snooker champion who won a variety of tournaments […]
Word against the Word – Viking Theatre – Review
Word against the Word – Viking Theatre – Review By Frank L Word against the Word – Written and performed by Keith Dunphy Dates – Monday 13 April 2026 to Saturday 25 […]
Barnum – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
Barnum – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review Dates: 14 – 18 April 2026 BARNUM – Produced by Bill Kenwright Ltd This is the story of Phineas Taylor Barnum, the great showman, […]
Rebuilding – Film Review
Rebuilding – Film Review Director – Max Walker-Silverman Writer – Max Walker-Silverman Stars – Josh O’Connor, Lily LaTorre, Meghann Fahy Set in modern-day Colorado, we meet Dusty (Josh O’Connor), a cowboy who […]
All My Sons – National Theatre Live – Review
All My Sons – National Theatre Live – Review by Frank L. Director – Ivo Van Hove Starring – Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Paapa Essiedu, Tom Glynn-Carney and Hayley Squires All My […]
Interview with Author Martin Aston – 4AD Biography – Part 2
Interview with Author Martin Aston – 4AD Biography – Part 2 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse spoke to journalist and author Martin Aston about his 4AD book and got his thoughts […]
David Kitt – National Concert Hall – 11/04/26 – Live Review
David Kitt – National Concert Hall – 11/04/26 – Live Review This night marked a celebration 25 years in the making. David Kitt has just released the ‘kittser’s version’ of the 2001 […]
Japanese Film Festival 2026 – Preview
Japanese Film Festival 2026 – Preview Yes, the Japanese Film Festival has kicked off for another year, with a variety of new and old Japanese films showing around the country. Here are […]
Album of the Week – 10/04/26
Album of the Week – 10/04/26 After taking last week off for Easter, we’re back replenished this week, with our favourite new releases of the week! This week sees new releases from […]
The Blue Trail – Film Review
The Blue Trail – Film Review by Brian Merriman Written and Directed by Gabriel Mascaro Written by Tibério Azul and Murilo Hauser Starring Denise Weinberg, Rodrigo Santoro and Miriam Socarras Cinematography by […]
Father Mother Sister Brother – Film Review
Father Mother Sister Brother – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Jim Jarmusch Writer – Jim Jarmusch Stars – Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik An out-of-the-ordinary title which is descriptive. […]
Tuesdays with Morrie – Gaiety Theatre – Review
Tuesdays with Morrie – Gaiety Theatre – Review by Frank L Tuesdays with Morrie – Written by Mitch Albom DATES: 7th Apr. – 18th Apr. Albom, with co-author Jeffrey Hatcher, adapted in […]
California Schemin’ – Film Review
California Schemin’ – Film Review by Brian Merriman Director: James McAvoy Starring: Seamus Mclean Ross, Samuel Bottomley, Lucy Halliday, Rebekah Murrell and James McAvoy. Written by Elaine Gracie and Archie Thomson, adapted by […]
The Stranger – Film Review
The Stranger – Film Review by Hugh Maguire Directors – Khaled Haffad, François Ozon Writers – Albert Camus, François Ozon, Philippe Piazzo Stars – Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin In 1942, […]
Interview with Author Martin Aston – 4AD Biography – Part 1
Interview with Author Martin Aston – 4AD Biography – Part 1 by Killian Laher Facing the Other Way: Anniversary edition, updated with a new afterword – 12 Mar. 2026 Find out more […]
Joshua Burnside – It’s Not Going to Be Okay – Album Deep Dive
Joshua Burnside – It’s Not Going to Be Okay – Album Deep Dive by Liam Griffin Belfast’s Joshua Burnside, experimental folk artist, grapples with one of life’s greatest tests, navigating grief, on […]
Steve Gunn – Bello Bar – 2/04/26 – Live Review
Steve Gunn – Bello Bar – 2/04/26 – Live Review by Killian Laher Of late, Steve Gunn’s recorded music has become almost meditative, but this only tells part of the story. Kicking […]
The Ballad of Johnny & June – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
The Ballad of Johnny & June – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review Dates: 31 March – 11 April 2026 Find out more about this production here. The Ballad of Johnny & […]
Single White Female – Gaiety Theatre – Review
Single White Female – Gaiety Theatre – Review Approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval. DATES: 31st Mar. – 4th Apr. Photos by Chris Bishop Single White Female tells the story of […]
The Apartments – Petit Bain, Paris – 31/03/26 – Live Review
The Apartments – Petit Bain, Paris – 31/03/26 – Live Review by Killian Laher A rare opportunity to catch The Apartments in concert presented itself in Paris. Barely known in most […]
A Place To Bury Strangers – Rare & Deadly – Album Review
A Place To Bury Strangers – Rare & Deadly – Album Review by Killian Laher A Place To Bury Strangers have been on the go for 20 years or so, and this […]
