REVIEWS

After being warmly greeted at the Mick Lally Theatre by the fabulous members of Blue Teapot Theatre Company, we were met with the striking set by Ciarán Bagnall that made me feel like we were stepping into a B&B (or “Guest House,” as they like to call it) in the 1980s, a design that filled the width of the Mick Lally Theatre. Its clever, intricate layout of corners, doors, and varied heights kept the characters confined, almost claustrophobically, while giving plenty of playi

t's was a blustery, wet night in Dublin, and was very grateful to be welcomed by the warm glow and atmosphere of the Project Arts Center ahead of Brokentalkers' new production, The Mirror Stage.

The Choir of Man has become one of the shows I have always heard about while visiting London and did not get the chance to see. And with its upcoming closing date (Catch it before the 4th January 2026), I knew I had to come along to see what all the fuss was about.

Glass Places is a piece brimming with potential, but it falters in its final stretch.

The Deadline Project is a bold and imaginative new work that blends science fiction, live music, and raw emotion. With striking design and strong performances, it offers moments of real poignancy and atmosphere. Yet while the concept is compelling and the production has clear potential, the show struggles with pacing and risks losing momentum.

A man who loves chopping wood, a flying orange bird puppet and a tonne of blood lead to a side splitting and humorous production by Lord of Strut at the Dublin Fringe Festival.

After an incredible run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Don't Tell Dad About Diana lands just as well in its home city!

Christopher McAuley’s deeply personal tale about growing up queer in Belfast while living with chronic eczema is both thought-provoking and moving.

For a story filled with obsession, betrayal, and disappearance, The Girl on the Train doesn’t always find its full dramatic steam, but there are moments of intrigue and atmosphere that shine through thanks to strong technical craft and committed performances. ⭐⭐⭐