The production of The President currently at the Gate Theatre is the first presentation in Ireland of Austrian playwright Thomas Bernhard. According to the play’s Cork director Tom Creed, it is also the first time the play has been performed … Continue reading The President review
Two weeks ago I had the immense pleasure of interviewing two Dublin-based directors, Megan and Jessica Kennedy, and seeing their latest production of Dances Like a Bomb. They are known for their innovative dance pieces, having multiple retellings and devised … Continue reading Storytelling through choreography Junk Ensemble’s bold approach to the world of older dancers.
As soon as the interval for Peter Pan starts, I make a run for the bathroom. When I open the door I am met with two young girls who are incessantly mimicking Peter Pan’s inner city accent with glee. I, … Continue reading Peter Pan Calls for a Forgiving Audience
Getting straight into it, I think this was a very good play and well worth seeing. Set in Mountjoy Prison, the production isn’t flashy or bold but slow and patient. There is a haunting emptiness to the space created on … Continue reading The Quare Fellow A Review of Brendan Behan’s play in the Abbey Theatre, Directed by Tom Creed.
As I entered the auditorium of the Peacock to see The Crows Way by Moonfish Theatre, I noticed something rather odd. This show, intended for children, had an almost completely adult audience. Perhaps it was the novelty of a children’s … Continue reading The Crows Way Review
I remember Friday evenings more than anything from when I was a teenager. Not because I was going to party’s or sneaking out my bedroom window to hang out with my friends but because every Friday night I used to … Continue reading Somewhere Out There You Review A Couple Argues About What the Play is Really About
Originally published in print in October 2023. Olivia Byrne is an actor based in Dublin. Reprising her role as Shirley in Hangmen at The Gaiety Theatre, Olivia chats with co-theatre editor, Amy, about entering the world of theatre, the current … Continue reading Interview with Olivia Byrne
Originally published in print in October 2023. A lot of people don’t realise that Fringe festivals are meant as innovative precursors to more established theatre festivals. Think of the Fringe as the maverick cousin of Edinburgh International Festival and Dublin … Continue reading Having an existential crisis? We’ve got the Fringe for you. Experiencing Fringe Festivals
Having read this play a few times before seeing it performed live, I was in the odd position of knowing the list of ingredients and steps to the recipe without ever having made or eaten the dish itself. It’s never … Continue reading The New Electric Ballroom A review of Enda Walsh’s play at the Gate Theatre, directed by Emma Jordan.
Resonance – Éle Ní Chonbhuí 3.5 out of 5 Chloe Commins’ beautiful exploration of life growing up CODA (child of a deaf adult) is as mesmerising as it is meaningful. In this multifaceted theatre piece she combines aerial artistry, … Continue reading Tn2’s Recap of the Fringe
If this show had been just a chatty, autobiographical concert, I would have enjoyed it for Dempsey’s expressive vocals and his local connection and following, because that would be a concert. If this show had been something approaching a Ted … Continue reading Tales from the Holywell A Review of Damien Dempsey at the Abbey
When I think back to the last time I went to the theatre to see a musical, colour is the first thing that comes to mind. You walk into an impressive room, squint against the stage lights, then take in … Continue reading How 36 Questions: A Podcast Musical Encourages an Absent Audience’s Imagination Through Sound What Makes Non-Visual Theatre Succeed?