The perfect children’s film: a Western with aliens, Moses and true loveFew things inspire children more than movies, so what are the favourite childhood films of actors, directors and producers at the Cinemagic festival?Sat May 18 2013 - 01:00
Older hands learning new musical tricksSenior orchestras are springing up around the country, with plenty of healthy benefitsWed May 15 2013 - 02:00
For toddlers, taking a swipe is no substitute for traditional skillsSara Keating looks at the latest ebooks for childrenSat May 04 2013 - 05:00
Collisions of the everyday and artistic experienceYou can’t legislate for an audience’s reaction, which is the fire in the belly of the Live Collision festivalWed Apr 24 2013 - 05:00
Audience participation: Clonmel doesn’t rock, but Kerry feels goodWhat do audiences want, when will they take a risk and what are they spending their money on?Sat Apr 06 2013 - 07:00
Never mind the classics and sci-fi; poetry is going virtual tooThe latest from the world of ebooksSat Apr 06 2013 - 07:00
Why ‘The Bell Jar’ echoes 50 years onSylvia Plath’s relationship with her most famous work was not easy, but it retains its power after five decadesFri Mar 29 2013 - 06:00
Reviews take two: I, Malvolio and I, PeaseblossomTim Crouch looks at Twelfth Night from the insideWed Mar 13 2013 - 17:00
The rise and rise of the ebookNew column exploring the world beyond physical booksSat Mar 09 2013 - 06:00
CoisCéim captures life's rich 'Pageant 'Company’s latest offering transforms everyday struggles and mutual supports into spectacleFri Mar 08 2013 - 00:00
Behind the scenes with the kings of the musical jungleThe modern musical has always looked to Hollywood for inspirationFri Mar 01 2013 - 00:00
'You can't afford to let the energy lapse at all'Des Keogh is a practical kind of showmanMon Feb 04 2013 - 00:00
Women make their way to centre stage in Irish theatreGood roles can be hard to find, respect must be hard won, and heavy lifting can still cause problems - but much has changed in…Wed Jan 30 2013 - 00:00
Snow White and the Adventures of Sammy SausagesREVIEW: Tivoli Theatre Snow White is just a minor character in this panto, which has a post-modern fairy tale at its heartMon Dec 24 2012 - 00:00
Away from the past, towards 'The Dead'Joe Dowling’s current project at the Abbey Theatre offers a real sense of homecoming for the theatre directorTue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00
Why are writers not weathering the storm?There’s a lot written about climate change, but only a handful of fictional works put it at the core of the storyFri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00
'If you can't be honest, nothing will change'Aaron Monaghan has established himself as one our busiest actors, and with good reason - so why does he think Irish theatre is…Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
Every Little Step: The Rhythm of HopePavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin ***Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
'I had never even wanted to be a writer'When Kate Mosse complained about the lack of good pregnancy books she ended up being asked to write one - the first step to becoming…Sat Nov 10 2012 - 00:00
Risky businessFrom humble beginnings in 1995, Dublin Fringe Festival has been embraced by the mainstream, crossing over with its big sister…Thu Sept 06 2012 - 01:00
'My job is to have a happy actor'It was only natural that Peter O’Brien would turn his attention to the stage, given the fashion designer’s theatrical style. …Wed Aug 29 2012 - 01:00
Shakespeare's poetry makes grand stage entrance at Edinburgh festival and by appPOST-MODERN POP culture has given us so many new versions of Shakespeare’s plays that they are a canon unto themselves.Wed Aug 22 2012 - 01:00
Young at artA FEW WEEKS before I had my first child, a friend who had already taken the plunge told me, bleakly, that I would never read …Mon Jul 09 2012 - 01:00
Seeing Dublin in full BloomSaturday is Bloomsday, and while many of the places Joyce mentioned in ‘Ulysses’ are gone, several are still there, with alternatives…Tue Jun 12 2012 - 01:00
