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The Name Game – The Pros and Cons of Stunt Casting stunt casting refers to the casting of particularly notable celebrities in a production (often in leading roles) in order to draw in the crowds. The downside of this approach is that oftentimes, the production can lack substance beyond the appeal of its billable stars.

Photo by stefano stacchini on Unsplash. Last year I was in London with my uncle, who had booked tickets for us to go see some shows while I was in town. Of these, my most highly anticipated was definitely a … Continue reading The Name Game – The Pros and Cons of Stunt Casting stunt casting refers to the casting of particularly notable celebrities in a production (often in leading roles) in order to draw in the crowds. The downside of this approach is that oftentimes, the production can lack substance beyond the appeal of its billable stars.

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Mike McCormack’s Irish novel Solar Bones adapted for the Abbey The experimental Irish novel's transition to the stage

  In 2016, Mike McCormack published Solar Bones through Dublin’s own Tramp Press, effectively setting  the story of Marcus Conway (Stanley Townsend) into motion. An experimental novel immediately met with high acclaim, Solar Bones became the third most sold Irish … Continue reading Mike McCormack’s Irish novel Solar Bones adapted for the Abbey The experimental Irish novel’s transition to the stage

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A Review of Rossini’s opera, William Tell Rossini's famous opera makes a comeback in Ireland for the first time in 145 years.

  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.

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Anatomy of a Night // Live review Last night I took part in a performance of queer autonomy, self expression, and the kind of transcendence that can only be found on the dance floor

Photo by Robbie Mullins. I was invited to witness a fantastic play of joy, distress, and kindness, told through the medium of dance. The show took place in The Complex, situated on 21- 25 Arran Street East. The space opened … Continue reading Anatomy of a Night // Live review Last night I took part in a performance of queer autonomy, self expression, and the kind of transcendence that can only be found on the dance floor

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Are Fiction Podcasts The Modern Iteration of Radio Plays? A conversation with Róisín Finnegan, creator of Her Waking Hours

Originally Published in Print, April 2022.   With the immense growth of the podcast industry in the past decade, the cultural grip radio once held has diminished. This isn’t to say that radio is obsolete – I’m personally involved in … Continue reading Are Fiction Podcasts The Modern Iteration of Radio Plays? A conversation with Róisín Finnegan, creator of Her Waking Hours

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Disguised Cruelties: In Defence of the Theatre Kid How the term ‘theatre kid’ has been adapted to mock women, queer people and neurodivergent teenagers.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that teenagers and children are mean. If you, like me, spent your school days hiding in the bathroom because your excessive side fringe and bad hair dye attracted absolutely no friends, you understand this … Continue reading Disguised Cruelties: In Defence of the Theatre Kid How the term ‘theatre kid’ has been adapted to mock women, queer people and neurodivergent teenagers.

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Hybrid Theatre Events: Temporary Necessity or the Future of Live Performance?

Originally published in print, September 2021.   As we begin our slow but steady return to normal life, the live entertainment industry has had to get creative. Theatres have been streaming live performances of hybrid events, with a limited number … Continue reading Hybrid Theatre Events: Temporary Necessity or the Future of Live Performance?