Little Shop of Horrors – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review by Fran Winston Runs until August 9 at 7.30pm nightly with matinees at 2.30pm on Thursdays and Saturdays. Tickets available from […]
Little Shop of Horrors – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
Mogwai – Vicar St – 26/07/25 – Live Review
Mogwai – Vicar St – 26/07/25 – Live Review by Killian Laher Mogwai are a band who have been ploughing their largely instrumental, guitar-laden furrow for about 30 years now. No longer […]
Album of the Week – 25/07/25
Album of the Week – 25/07/25 The sleepy month of July continues, and there’s a significant reduction in the number of new albums released. Are all the bands on holiday or at […]
Bring Her Back – Film Review
Bring Her Back – Film Review Directors – Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou Writers – Danny Philippou, Bill Hinzman Stars – Billy Barratt, Sally Hawkins, Mischa Heywood Andy (Billy Barratt) and Piper (Sora […]
Zero – Film Review
Zero – Film Review by Hugh Maguire Director – Jean Luc Herbulot Writers – Jean Luc Herbulot, Hus Miller Stars – Gary Dourdan, Moran Rosenblatt, Annabelle Lengronne Even if it does not […]
Fantastic Four: First Steps – Film Review
Fantastic Four: First Steps – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Matt Shakman Starring: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul […]
Dublin Theatre Festival 2025 – Programme Announced
Dublin Theatre Festival – Programme Announced The Dublin Theatre Festival is back, and takes place between the 25th of September and the 12th of October. It’s the first festival with new Artistic […]
Salt Path – Film Review
Salt Path – Film Review by Brian Merriman Director: Marianne Elliott Writer: Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Based on a memoir by Raynor Winn Starring: Jason Isaacs, Gillian Anderson, Hermione Morris Cinematography: Helene Louvart A […]
Let’s Try Swingin’ – Project Arts Centre – Review
Let’s Try Swingin’ – Project Arts Centre – Review Let’s Try Swingin’ – Anseo Anois Theatre Dates: 17 – 19 July – Cube, 7 pm Let’s Try Swingin’ tells the story of […]
Bill Callahan – National Concert Hall – Live Review – 21/07/25
Bill Callahan – National Concert Hall, Dublin – Live Review – 21/07/25 by Killian Laher Bill Callahan has gone from the kitchen sink troubadour of Smog, singing at times downright awkward songs, […]
A Misanthrope – Smock Alley Theatre – Review
A Misanthrope – Smock Alley Theatre – Review by Frank L. A Misanthrope – written by Matthew Minnicino, after Molière Sugarglass & Smock Alley Theatre in association with Once Off Productions The […]
Album of the Week – 18/07/25
Album of the Week – 18/07/25 It’s a sleepy week in July, and most people are on holiday! So, don’t expect too many exciting new sounds to drop this week, but we […]
Friendship – Film Review
Friendship – Film Review Director – Andrew DeYoung Writer – Andrew DeYoung Stars – Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara This is the story of Craig (Tim Robinson). He has a comfortable […]
The Four Letters of Love – Film Review
The Four Letters of Love – Film Review by Frank L. Director Polly Steele Writer Niall Williams Stars Pierce Brosnan, Helena Bonham Carter, Gabriel Byrne This film is an adaptation by Niall […]
Kinky Boots – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
Kinky Boots – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review Dates: 15 – 19 July 2025 This is the story of Charlie Price (Dan Partridge). Charlie’s family have run a shoe business, Price […]
Armand – Film Review
Armand – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel Writer – Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel Stars – Renate Reinsve, Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Endre Hellestveit Elisabeth (Renate Reinsve) is an actress […]
The Pillowman – Gate Theatre – Review
The Pillowman – Gate Theatre – Review The Pillowman – written by Martin McDonagh When the curtains part and the light goes up on the stage, Katurian (Fra Fee) is alone. He […]
New Music – Modern Nature – Source
New Music – Modern Nature – Source Modern Nature are just about to return with their new album ‘The Heat Warps’ on 29th August. They’ve just released a single off the album […]
Beat the Lotto – Film Review
Beat the Lotto – Film Review Director Ross Whitaker The year is 1992, and after writing the book “Win the Lotto“, Cork-based mathematician Stefan Klincewicz set out to prove his point! He […]
Album of the Week – 04/07/25
Album of the Week – 04/07/25 It’s a slow week. I guess it goes with all the ‘out of office’ reminders. Everyone is on holiday! There are new albums this week from Jonathan […]
The Assassination of Michael D. Higgins – Galway Film Fleadh
The Assassination of Michael D. Higgins – Galway Film Fleadh It’s a name that will immediately make you sit up and take notice. This is described as a “dark comedy short film” […]
Only Fools and Horses The Musical – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
Only Fools and Horses The Musical – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review Dates: 30 June – 05 July 2025 When Del Boy proclaims, ‘This time next year, we’ll be millionaires’ you […]
Album of the Week – 27/06/25
Album of the Week – 27/06/25 There are some interesting new sounds. Indie favourites such as Frankie Cosmos (Different Talking) and Blonde Redhead (The Shadow of the Guest) make a return. There are […]
Static – Abbey Theatre (Peacock Stage) – Review
Static – Abbey Theatre (Peacock Stage) – Review An Abbey Theatre production – Static Written by Jimmy McAleavey Directed by John King Dates: 20 June – 18 July 2025 Running time: Approx. 1 […]
Kilkenny Arts Festival – Programme Details
Kilkenny Arts Festival – Programme Details The details of the Kilkenny Arts Festival have just been released! As ever, there’s a heavy emphasis on classical music, but there really is something for […]
Escaped Alone – Project Arts Centre – Review
Escaped Alone – Project Arts Centre – Review Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill Hatch Theatre Company and Everyman Theatre in association with Once Off Productions Dates: 19 – 28 June Running Time: […]
Album of the Week – 20/06/25
Album of the Week – 20/06/25 There’s a new compilation from The B-52’s released this week simply called “The Warner and Reprise Years”. If you want to relive their glory days, we […]
SIX – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
SIX – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review Dates: 17 – 28 June 2025 Concepts behind Musicals can often be quite bizarre, but this one has to be right up there. The […]
Rattling Ark – O’Regans – Live Review – 18/06/25
Rattling Ark – O’Regans, Dublin – Live Review – 18/06/25 by Killian Laher The last of a three-date residency saw Kevin Murphy, Thomas Haugh and Lizzie Murtough perform as Rattling Ark in […]
No More Workhorse 