Fionn listened to the flush from across the kitchen and went about making his breakfast, feeling around in the cupboard above the sink for- there’s the bowl and there’s the cereal. The bowl had little red flecks of pasta sauce … Continue reading Coconut Milk Decider
My friend approached me one morning, after we and my housemates went to a gig in Workman’s Cellar, to ask a question about a moment from the night before. He had been standing still on the dancefloor, having suddenly stopped … Continue reading The Kitchen-Talk Billie Eilish Connection
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.
”From their first EP, Swum Baby, in 2017 to their full length album, In Praise of Shadows in 2021, their music has held onto and evolved its mysterious and intimate sound.” I adore Puma Blue’s music. From their first EP, … Continue reading Live Review: Puma Blue The Button Factory, 30th September
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.
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
Considering its brief run, from the 21st to the 24th of June, I was delighted to have been able to catch Happy Days in the 3Olympia. Not only to see a Beckett play live, but also to see Siobhán McSweeney … Continue reading Happy Days: A Review of Samuel Beckett’s play in the 3Olympia Theatre Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin
This band has had quite a year. Their latest album, ‘Most Normal’, has been met with critical acclaim, reflected in Pitchfork’s high score of 8.4. I had high expectations for this performance, having attended their mesmerising gig at Whelan’s in … Continue reading Gilla Band Live Review Cormac Nugent Reviews Dublin’s Best Rock Band (Sorry Fontaines D.C.)
Photography by Ruth Medjber. Haunted by Tara Flynn Haunted is an endearing and honest show. Tara Flynn shows herself to be not only a competent and agile solo performer, but also a wonderful storyteller. From her smooth transitions from … Continue reading A Double Bill Review of Tara Flynn and Pantibliss in the Abbey Theatre Tara Flynn shows herself to be a competent and agile solo performer, Panti Bliss is iconic as ever
This is a tale of oppression and heroic rebellion, with an epic score and demanding vocal roles. But not too demanding for the cast of this Irish National Opera and Nouvel Opéra Fribourg co-production. With strong performances by the … Continue reading A Review of Rossini’s opera, William Tell Rossini’s famous opera makes a comeback in Ireland for the first time in 145 years.