Author: Ryan Butler

If not If, What? Barry gave a spoken word performance on his poem

If not If, What? Barry gave a spoken word performance on his poem

Arts & Culture

INCHICORE-raised poet Barry Currivan was proud to give a spoken word performance of one of his poems, 'The Big Man Is Dead', ...

The Weight of Shadow – pushing the boundaries of performance and perception

The Weight of Shadow – pushing the boundaries of performance and perception

Arts & Culture

“What inspired me to get into physical theatre was a longer journey from music to dance to aerial acrobatics,” explains Sasha Krohn. ...

Falling To Earth: My Summer With Bowie

Falling To Earth: My Summer With Bowie

Arts & Culture

"It had quite a short run in 2023," remarks Glenview actor and playwright Stephen Jones. A thrilling production from acclaimed playwright Eugene ...

Rua Red presents NCAD Works 2025 showcasing the work of seven graduates

Rua Red presents NCAD Works 2025 showcasing the work of seven graduates

Arts & Culture

RUA RED, in partnership with the National College of Art and Design (NCAD), proudly presents ‘NCAD Works 2025’, an exhibition showcasing the ...

The ELO Experience: Seven-Piece Band is performing in The Civic

The ELO Experience: Seven-Piece Band is performing in The Civic

Arts & Culture

This week, we sat down with Kevin Butler to discuss the show, which performs in the Civic on June 5 at 8pm. ...

Evie Hone Stained Glass Panel: Piece of glass belongs to St Maelruain’s Church

Evie Hone Stained Glass Panel: Piece of glass belongs to St Maelruain’s Church

Arts & Culture

TOMAS Maher has brought a stained glass panel by the artist Evie Hone into Rua Red for advice on restoration and presentation. ...

Empowering young people Cruinniu Na Nog host events county wide

Empowering young people Cruinniu Na Nog host events county wide

Arts & Culture

“THIS year’s Cruinniú na nÓg promises an exciting and inclusive programme – from filmmaking to circus workshops, songwriting to sensory events." remarks ...

A Song For Veda: Acko Atkinson will release his fifth single

A Song For Veda: Acko Atkinson will release his fifth single

Arts & Culture

"MY daughter Veda was having a bad day," states Tallaght-born singer-songwriter Acko Atkinson. This is regarding his fifth of twelve singles he ...

Up in The Clouds: Chilled-out adventure for children with complex needs

Up in The Clouds: Chilled-out adventure for children with complex needs

Arts & Culture

"IT’S a really chilled-out show which is different every time, as we respond to our audience of 3 and their individual and ...

Rollercoaster of fun and laughs

Rollercoaster of fun and laughs

Arts & Culture

"IT was a rollercoaster of fun, laughs, food, and drink!" chuckles Ruth Grogan of North Clondalkin Community Choir. This is in regard ...