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Review: Oedipus the King in the Project Arts Centre

  By Bryan | July 22, 2010 - 5:46 pm | Performance Art, The Culch, Theatre
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I adore the Project. I try to catch all of their productions. Some are truly terrible, some are sublime and many are eye opening, but the thing that keeps bringing me back is they are all experimental, fresh and performed without fear. The Project has given producers, writers and performers a safe place to be free from the constraints of commercialism and the over critical eye. Oedipus is a tale we all know through synopsis form, but few are lucky enough to have delved deeper into the play to explore subtleties and to see the timeless relevance of the play’s themes. I was very excited to receive last minute tickets to Monday night’s production of Oedipus the King in the Project. Directed by Andy Hinds for Classic Stage Ireland, this is certainly a contemporary setting for the play, although not quite of our time. Film noir era inspired, the play’s … There’s more →

Off Plan and Victor & Gord at the Project Arts Theatre

  By Bryan | February 18, 2010 - 12:06 pm | The Arts, The Culch, Theatre
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If it’s variety you’re after, then The Project Arts Theatre has it in abundance at the moment. In the Space Upstairs, there’s an odd interpretation of Aeschylus’ trilogy of classical Greek tragedies, known collectively as Oresteia. Simon Doyle has attempted to apply the Grecian play’s themes to today’s Ireland and the fall of the Celtic Tiger in his play Off Plan. The Theatre Group Raw do like to experiment with all forms of media, so we are witness to straight theatre, along with a large monitor showing pre-recorded footage as well as live feed and a bizarre audio assault on the senses. This is not for everyone and it certainly wasn’t for me. The script had some fine moments, but lines were delivered with such heavy handed hamminess (from Emma McIvor in particular). Then there was Cassandra’s techno-rant which, far from being innovative and modern, came across as childish and … There’s more →

Vicar Street Concert For Drop Haiti’s Debt Campaign

  By Bryan | February 4, 2010 - 9:00 am | Events, Featured Post, Music, The Culch
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Due to unavoidable circumstances the Drop Haiti’s Debt gig this Thursday in Vicar Street has been cancelled. A full refund for tickets purchased is available from the point of purchase. On a hugely positive note, at the G7 summit in Canada last weekend, world leaders indicated they are prepared to drop Haiti’s debt in its entirety in the imminent future. Full information on the status of Haiti’s debt will be posted on trocaire.org shortly. I know there’s been a plethora of gigs to fundraise for Haiti. This one is different as it’s more about raising awareness for the Drop Haiti’s Debt campaign. Supported by many leading Irish artists, including Cathy Davey, Julie Feeney, The Chapters and more to be announced, Trócaire will host the Drop Haiti’s Debt concert in Vicar Street on Thursday February 11th. All proceeds from ticket sales will go towards Trócaire’s relief efforts in Haiti, however the primary purpose of this concert is to raise awareness … There’s more →