Reviews

Review – Away from Home

‘Away From Home’ takes on another taboo – the premier league- in the Players Theatre at Trinity College. This well-produced one man show reveals the secrets of complex masculinity in ‘the beautiful game’ in a seemingly honest portrayal of contemporary sporting life. Kyle is a complicated young man, rebellious and leading a double-life as an

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Review – Tits Up

‘Tits Up’ is the gloriously politically incorrect, predictable comedy contribution from the ever popular ‘Acting Out’ LGBT community drama group that continues to power ahead. It is good to see this form of theatre being included in the programme for 2014. There was quite a subdued audience on Monday night and it is essential with

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Review – Eirebrushed

‘Eirebrushed’ by Brian Merriman is a controversial and challenging piece of theatre that takes a lot of cultural taboos and shakes them to their core. It is what a gay theatre festival is about, if it is to assert a mainstream relevance. This moving, provocative story invites Pearse, Casement, Gore Booth and O’Farrell back to

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Musical Highlights 2014

2 actors, 8 characters and a whole host of fabulous costumes From award winning Irish Director Mark Pollard, The Dressers is a bright new fun show, full of wonderful tunes, lots of laughs and of course real heart. Click here to book >> From ‘junkie’ to ‘functional’ with a little help from Madonna ‘Chicken- Fried

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Comedy Highlights 2014

Is it possible to wear a strap-on without getting a wedgie? Check out last year’s sell-out comedian, Breda Larkin, in her outrageous stand-up, Other Women’s Vaginas. You won’t want to miss this world premiere comedy. Click here to book >> A drag comedy musical extravaganza like no other! Join Maggie in the 80’s as she

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