culture

Mustard: An Unlikely Allegory for Mental Health Struggles at the Abbey

Presented by Fishamble in association with Sunday’s Child, 'Mustard' took a deep dive into intergenerational perceptions of mental health and heartbreak.
By Ailbhe Noonan

No Touching Theatre Festival Launches in Belfast

Emily Foran, the festival’s associate director, discusses her play, Sponge Bob, and theatre-making in the middle of a pandemic.
By Frederic Mathieu

A Fringe Production That Asks A Timely Question: Are We Ever Safe?

Intertwining three powerful tales, Before You Say Anything shines a light on our safeguarding institutions and shows how they too can place us in harm’s way.
By Ailbhe Noonan

Fibín is Driving Ahead With its Theatre

The Irish language theatre company staged its most recent show, Fiach, as a drive-in theatre piece as part of its efforts to make Irish more accessible and less daunting.
By Ailbhe Noonan

At Online Fringe, Anseo|Anois Proves How Sleek Virtual Theatre Can Be

The company’s production of Keeping Vigil is available to view for free at Online@theSpaceUK until August 30th.
By Emer Tyrrell

Mid-Pandemic, Jack Farrell Has Set About Reimagining Dublin Musical Theatre

Farrell’s production company released its first single, “Dangerous”, today.
By Gráinne Mahon

Kyoto Love Hotel on Mixing Pop Sensibilities and Lyrical Coherency

Joe Geaney, one half of Kyoto Love Hotel, says that their sound has a “pop aspect to it, but bordering on something else as well”.
By Joe Coughlan

Konstantin Portrays Ordinary Life and Extraordinary Love

A story of love, loss and laptops breaks hearts in Players Theatre.
By Emer Tyrrell

In Collins Barracks, A Celebration of Trans Women and Non-Binary Femme Folk

The photo exhibition begins at 7pm tomorrow evening in the interior courtyard of Collins Barracks.
By Rachael Gunning

Borders, Brexit and Blanket-Making: Your Week Ahead

There is lots to be doing on campus before reading week.
By Eimear Finan