CallBack Theatre, 'The Hole': Digging for Truth

John Sheehy's play about a self-exiled man in rural Ireland tests the boards of lunchtime theatre's new temporary residence. 

Bewley's Cafe Theatre (at Powerscourt Theatre)

Feb 18-Mar 7

My review of The Hole by John Sheehy coming up after the jump ...

John Doran, 'The Centre Of The Universe': Cult Status

In asking us to join his cult, John Doran deconstructs the influence of exploitative institutions. What's unsettling is that he's immensely likeable along the way.

Bewleys Cafe Theatre, Dublin Fringe Festival
Sept 11, 12, 14, 17, 19, 20 


My review of The Centre Of The Universe by John Doran coming up just as soon as I treat you like my best friend ...

Bewley's Cafe Theatre, 'Fishes': TO COPPERS!!!

David Fennelly's writing debut might just be one of the more accurate portrayals of Recession Ireland. 

Bewley's Cafe Theatre

Mar 11-Apr 5

My review of Fishes by David Fennelly coming up just as soon as I tie up my GAA jersey into a belly top ...

MIRARI Productions, 'In Dog Years I'm Dead': Thirty Old Town

In Kate Heffernan's brilliant comedy two unfulfilled individuals try to take control of their lives as they stand on the threshold of turning 30. 

Bewley's Cafe Theatre
Feb 10-Mar 8


My review of In Dog Years I'm Dead by Kate Heffernan coming up just as soon as I have a flurry of posts delighting in the animated bears from our childhood ...

Bewley's Cafe Theatre, 'Happiness': Studies of Grief in Days of Milk and Honey

Irish writer Mary Lavin (1912-1996), compared to Virginia Woolf and Anton Chekov over her literary life, is adapted for the stage by Deirdre Kinahan.

Bewley's Cafe Theatre

Jan 15-Feb 8

My review of Happiness by Mary Lavin, adapted by Deirdre Kinahan, coming up just as soon as I find an in-between sugar ...