Theatre

When Charles II was restored to the throne of England in 1660, it was clear that things were not going to be the same as they had been before the revolution that had toppled his father from the throne and executed him. Fortunately for “the…

Some conversations are harder than others. We put them off all the time - awkward ones, difficult ones, uncomfortable ones, ones we just don’t know enough about to partake in. But sometimes, certain conversations are necessary. We need to…

Samuel Jackson Pratt was born on Christmas Day 1749 in the historic English town of St Ives. At the time it was the last stop before London for many travellers, as well as being a nexus for canal traffic to move onland for transportation to…

Let’s wander into a parallel universe. The Great Vintage of 78’ is a distant memory for batty aristocrat Old Madeline, owner of what was once a great estate and Water Orchard. Madeline’s home is crumbling around her, and she is broke. But…

Its episode number eighteen and Ross Gaynor plays Personality Bingo with Tom Moran. Ross is a talented writer and actor and you can check out his new play Birdman Theatre Upstairs which is in Lanigan's Bar, 10 - 11 Eden Quay, Here’s…

Private Peaceful is a play about a young soldier looking back at the events of his short life as he awaits execution. The play has been adapted and directed by Simon Reade, from the book by Michael Morpurgo, renowned writer of ‘War Horse’.…

'I cannot again appear before the public in so unseemly a character as that of a writer of romances, without regretting the necessity that compels me to it. Did my profession furnish me with the means of subsistence, I should hold myself…

My head is so full, it’s as if the thoughts and words themselves are pressing on the inside of my skull. My bones and muscles ache. I can’t sit still. Even though I’m physically and mentally spent, I’m not sleeping very well. And I’ve never…

It’s episode number fourteen and Eva O'Connor plays Personality Bingo With Tom Moran. Eva is an actor and writer from Ireland but currently living in England. Check out Maz and Bricks in the project arts centre until this Saturday. This…

Hello Meadhbh, as you are probably aware there are many ways to spell your name. Meadhbh, Maeve, Méabh and I’ve even seen some people have the sheer audacity spell their name like Mayuv. Approximately how hard is it for stupid Americans to…