Tag Archives: september 2011

Theatre Preview: The Year of Magical Wanking @ Absolut Fringe

  By Sinead Keogh | August 25, 2011 - 5:19 pm | Events, Performance Art, The Arts, Theatre
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Yeah that’s right, you heard us: WANKING. Now try writing this post on the sly in your REALLY CONSERVATIVE WORKPLACE like I’m doing and you’ll get an idea of how much we want you to know about this show. Kicking off on September 9th and running until the 17th as part of the Absolut Fringe Festival, The Year of Magical Wanking is a THISISPOPBABY production which is written by and stars former Alternative Miss Ireland Neil Watkins. Described as ‘brave and heartbreaking’ the one-man show is a personal journey that takes us ‘from Catholic Ireland to the cruising bars of the world’. Grand says you, but what’s it actually about in plot terms and none of your fancy adjectives? It’s about porn addiction, destructive sexual behaviour and a dollop of Catholic guilt as well. Watkins has been described as a ‘writer to be taken seriously’ by the gang over at … There’s more →

Competition CLOSED: Events - Die Hard @ Screen Cinema

  By Culch.ie | August 12, 2011 - 9:36 am | Competitions, Events, Movies & TV
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***COMPETITION CLOSED. WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED*** Screen Cinema on D’Olier Street are kicking off their Action Season with a screening of Die Hard on this coming Monday night at 20.20. We don’t really have anything to say about it other than Yippee-Ki-Yay Mother F’kers!! It’s this on the big screen: Must-see action, Bruce Willis, airport setting (who doesn’t love airports?) and shoulder pads. What more do you need? If, like us, you’re under the age of 40 then chances are you didn’t catch it the first time around. So, if you’re up for a trip to 1988, see you on Monday night. But wait, as they say, there’s more. The lovely people at Screen have given us a pair of tickets to give away. So if you’d like to join us for some popcorn and Bruce Willis action (you don’t actually have to sit with us) then just leave a comment … There’s more →