May 2, 2023

Saoirse Anton

#THEATRE, #COLUMN

Come Hear the Music Play

May 2, 2023

Saoirse Anton

#THEATRE, #COLUMN

Whatever catches your attention, be it a local amateur production, the long-awaited run of Hamilton at the Bord Gáis, or an obscure surrealist musical you found running in a basement venue somewhere, give the genre a go and maybe you’ll find a new favourite.

November 9, 2022

Saoirse Anton

#THEATRE, #COLUMN

Prick Up Your Ears

November 9, 2022

Saoirse Anton

#THEATRE, #COLUMN

Whatever you choose to experience and explore this month, prick up your ears and listen to a voice you haven’t listened to before. With almost 8 billion people on this planet, there are a lot of stories and perspectives to be heard.

June 6, 2022

Saoirse Anton

#THEATRE, #FESTIVALS, #COLUMN

Festivals, Festivals, and More Festivals

June 6, 2022

Saoirse Anton

#THEATRE, #FESTIVALS, #COLUMN

Festivals, Festivals, and More Festivals

Between now and the last week of August, you have more festivals to choose from than any one person could possibly attend. Not only is there a festival happening in some part of the country every week of the summer, there are multiple festivals running simultaneously in most of those! With so much choice facing us, I have taken on the role of official programme sifter, and here are my top tips for some of the most eagerly anticipated festivals to see you through the summer.

August 7, 2021

Saoirse Anton

#THEATRE, #FESTIVALS, #COLUMN

Ireland in Edinburgh

August 7, 2021

Saoirse Anton

#THEATRE, #FESTIVALS, #COLUMN

As the world converges on Edinburgh, both digitally and in-person, Ireland is bringing a host of delectable treats to the theatrical banquet. If you’re struggling to pick what you’re going to see, then read on for my picks of Irish work at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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