A Year in Music – 2023 – Of All Living Things by Killian Laher Cam, Cian, Danilo and Eunice from the band of all living things How are you? How are things? We’re […]
A Year in Music – 2023 – Of All Living Things
A Year in Music – 2023 – John Lambert (Chequerboard)
A Year in Music – 2023 – John Lambert (Chequerboard) by Killian Laher How are you? How are things? Good thanks. Quite tired at the moment by default as I’m 8 months into […]
Top Ten Albums of 2023 – Cathy Brown
Top Ten Albums of 2023 – Cathy Brown We’ve asked some of our regular writers for their thoughts on the best music of 2023. You can see the thoughts of Cathy Brown […]
Minseach – Project Arts Centre – Review
Minseach – Project Arts Centre – Review 12-13 December 2023 The word Minseach is the Irish for a she goat. We meet our she goat in the form of Sibéal Davitt, our […]
The Lost Boys – Film Review
The Lost Boys (LES PARADIS) – Film Review by Hugh Maguire Director – Zeno Graton Writers – Zeno Graton, Clara Bourreau, Maarten Loix Stars – Khalil Ben Gharbia, Julien De Saint Jean, […]
Interview with Simon Price – Part 1
Interview with Simon Price – Part 1 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse chatted to Simon Price about his recent book Curepedia – An A-Z of the Cure and a few other […]
New Irish Music – Chequerboard – Vermilion
New Irish Music – Chequerboard – Vermilion by Killian Laher John Lambert who records as Chequerboard has just released his latest single, Vermilion, a taster for his fourth album Souvenir which comes […]
Album of the Week – 1/12/23
Album of the Week – 1/12/23 A wise man once said ‘Never release an album in December’! Yes, while the rest of the music world is looking back at the best of […]
Maestro – Film Review
Maestro – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Bradley Cooper Writers – Bradley Cooper, Josh Singer Stars – Carey Mulligan, Bradley Cooper, Matt Bomer Leonard Bernstein (Bradley Cooper) was born in […]
The Quare Fellow – Abbey Theatre – Review
The Quare Fellow – Abbey Theatre – Review by M Quinn 24 November – 27 January 2024 The Quare Fellow – Written by Brendan Behan, Directed by Tom Creed Running time: Approx. […]
Queens of the Stone Age – 3Arena – Review
Queens of the Stone Age – 3Arena – Review Queens of the Stone Age – Live at the 3Arena, Dublin 22/11/23 Deep Tan started the night at 7pm, with a short set […]
Vulture – The New Theatre – Review
Vulture – The New Theatre – Review by M. Quinn VULTURE by Jack Harte – Until 2nd of December The Vulture in question is William (Ruairí Lenaghan), a hedge fund manager. He […]
Napoleon – Film Review
Napoleon – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Ridley Scott Writer – David Scarpa Stars – Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim Napoleon was born on August 15, 1769, and died […]
La Bohème – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review
La Bohème – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review by Gearoid O’Byrne 20 – 26 November 2023 Puccini’s “La bohème” Monday 20th to Sunday 26th November 2023 – Irish National Opera, Bord […]
Album of the Week – 17/11/23
Album of the Week – 17/11/23 This week there are new sounds from Danny Brown (Quaranta) and Homeboy Sandman (I Can’t Sell These Either), which are both worth checking out below. If […]
The Manny – Smock Alley – Review
The Manny – Smock Alley – Review 13 – 18 Nov 2023 A Manny (or male Nanny) is an unusual job. Our main protagonist fell into the work as he dropped out […]
Saltburn – Film Review
Saltburn – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Emerald Fennell Writer – Emerald Fennell Stars – Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Archie Madekwe Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) arrives in Oxford unsure of […]
The United States Vs Ulysses – Pavilion Theatre – Review
The United States Vs Ulysses – Pavilion Theatre – Review This production tells the story of the legal case surrounding the release of Ulysses in the United States of America. The book […]
Album of the Week – 09/11/23
Album of the Week – 09/11/23 This week marks the return of Beirut. Yes, expect lush vocals, banjo and that wonderful trumpet! There are even some organ sounds this time out, or […]
Q&A with Luca Truffarelli – The Weight
Q&A with Luca Truffarelli – The Weight We got the chance to put some questions to Luca Truffarelli ahead of the opening of The Weight at the Complex this week. you can […]
Gemma Hayes – Liberty Hall – Live Review
Gemma Hayes – Liberty Hall – Live Review Gemma Hayes @ Liberty Hall – 08/11/23 – as part of the Dublin Folk Festival Conchúr White is a busy man. Not only is […]
Dream Scenario – Film Review
Dream Scenario – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Kristoffer Borgli Writer – Kristoffer Borgli Stars – Lily Bird, Nicolas Cage, Julianne Nicholson Paul Matthews (Nicolas Cage) is a professor at […]
Slowdive – The National Stadium – Live Review
Slowdive – The National Stadium – Live Review by Killian Laher Slowdive at The National Stadium on 6/11/23 Something of an old-fashioned venue, The National Stadium played host to what I believe […]
Album of the Week – 03/11/23
Album of the Week – 03/11/23 And after a short break for most of October, we’ve returned with our thoughts on the best new music of the week! This week sees new […]
Johnny Jewel – The Sugar Club – 15/10/23
Johnny Jewel – The Sugar Club – 15/10/23 If you’re looking for a night of moody synth music, then look no further than Johnny Jewel at the Sugar Club later this month. […]
Oliver Cromwell is Really Very Sorry – Project Arts Centre – Review
Oliver Cromwell is Really Very Sorry – Project Arts Centre – Review by Gearoid O’Byrne Tour Dates below and here. This is a musical about a man the English don’t remember and […]
Arab Strap – Button Factory – Live Review
Arab Strap – Button Factory – Live Review by Killian Laher Philophobia Undressed- Button Factory, Dublin – 27/10/23 A quick return to Dublin for Arab Strap after being here in summer 2022, […]
Cat Person – Film Review
Cat Person – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Susanna Fogel Writers – Michelle Ashford, Kristen Roupenian Stars – Emilia Jones, Nicholas Braun, Geraldine Viswanathan This is an adaptation of a […]
Hania Rani – Vicar Street – 24/10/23
Hania Rani – Vicar Street – 24/10/23 As part of Between the Notes – Tuesday 24th October 2023, 8pm Following quickly on from the visit of Dustin O’Halloran to Liberty Hall last […]
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