Album of the Week – 26/05/23 This week, there are some interesting new releases from Arlo Parks (My Soft Machine) and Wolf Eyes (Dreams In Splattered Lines). The best of the Irish […]
Album of the Week – 26/05/23
The Sudden – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review
The Sudden – Project Arts Centre – Dublin Dance Festival – Review Dance / Festival / 24-25 May 2023 Virtuosity – noun – great skill in music or another artistic pursuit. As […]
Così Fan Tutte – Gaiety Theatre – Review
Così Fan Tutte – Gaiety Theatre – Review by Gearoid O’Byrne An Irish National Opera Production Dates: 23rd May. – 27th May. Photos by Ruth Medjber “Così fan tutte, ossia La scuola […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cian Nugent – She Brings Me Back To The Land of the Living – Album Review
Cian Nugent – She Brings Me Back To The Land of the Living – Album Review by Killian Laher Cian Nugent is an Irish guitarist of some renown, up there with the […]
IDGTF 2023 – Preview
IDGTF 2023 – Preview May 1st-14th 2023 With the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival kicking off on Monday, we thought it was high time we had a look at what’s on offer […]
An Old Song, Half Forgotten – Abbey Theatre (Peacock) – Review
An Old Song, Half Forgotten – Abbey Theatre (Peacock) – Review 14 April – 6 May 2023 Written by Deirdre Kinahan Directed by Louise Lowe In this tale, we meet an older […]
Evil Dead Rise – Film Review
Evil Dead Rise – Film Review Director – Lee Cronin Writer – Lee Cronin Stars – Mirabai Pease, Richard Crouchley, Anna-Maree Thomas We meet our main protagonist Beth (Lily Sullivan) as she […]
Garden Party – Rose City Band – Album Review
Garden Party – Rose City Band – Album Review by Cathy Brown Garden Party is the fourth record in as many years by Rose City Band, the easy-going-celestial-country vehicle for guitarist and […]
Aldous Harding – National Concert Hall – Live Review
Aldous Harding – National Concert Hall – Live Review – 18th April 2023 There was a long wait for this gig for the average Aldous Harding fan. It was originally scheduled for […]
Album of the Week – 14/04/23
Album of the Week – 14/04/23 So, first off an apology for last week where there was no ‘Album of the Week’ slot. I’m blaming Good Friday but it was really just […]
Yo La Tengo – 3Olympia – Live Review – 10/04/23
Yo La Tengo – 3Olympia – Live Review – 10/04/23 by Killian Laher Yo La Tengo kicked off their European tour with a two-set show in the 3Olympia. Acting as both support […]
Tim Hecker – No Highs – Album Review
Tim Hecker – No Highs – Album Review by Killian Laher Canadian composer Tim Hecker has released multiple albums and soundtracks, in fact, this album follows up his soundtrack to Infinity Pool […]
Q&A with Jolly Abraham – Speed The Plow
Q&A with Jolly Abraham – Speed The Plow We had the chance to put some questions to Jolly Abraham ahead of the opening of the Verdant Production of Speed The Plow. We […]
Q&A with Niall Jackson (Swimmers Jackson)
Q&A with Niall Jackson (Swimmers Jackson) Swimmers Jackson’s latest album ‘Now Is All‘ is released tomorrow. Ahead of the release, we caught up with Niall Jackson to discuss classic albums, streaming services […]
Album of the Week – 31/03/23
Album of the Week – 31/03/23 Some good new sounds this week with Scottish folkster Alasdair Roberts (Grief in the Kitchen and Mirth in the Hall) leading the chase. Other albums worth […]
Interview with John Robb – Part 2
Interview with John Robb – Part 2 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse interviewed John Robb, of the Membranes and the Louderthanwar website about his latest book, The Art of Darkness – […]
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