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  • Donka: A Letter To Chekhov at The Gaiety Review

    2011_Donka-I had the pleasure of attending the opening of the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival at The Gaiety Theatre.  A couple of things helped me along before seeing the production. Donka is German slang for ‘danke’, thanks.  Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short story writer who many consider to be one of the greatest.

    The production was written and directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca ,who also directed Cirque Du Soleil’s Corteo, This is more than just a play. Pasca beautifully brings elements of dance, music in a playful and elegant way.

    I’ll admit I didn’t have much knowledge of Chekhov and some words did, sort of, get lost in translation (Russian to English). This production seemed to focus more on Chekhov’s adventures rather than his literary works. This though, did not take away from the the exquisite performances on stage. (more…)

  • Steps announce Ultimate Tour

    Steps_web2In what will definitely be the most poptastic thing about 2012, Steps have announced a UK and Irish Tour in support of their greatest hits album, The Ultimate Collection. I still think that the intro to their first album ‘Step One’ is one of the greatest pop intro/build ups EVER!

    Steps will play The Odyssey in Belfast on April 2nd 2012 and The 02 in Dublin on April 3rd. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.ie

    Which is probably why Rhinestone Mondays, which Ian ‘H’ Watkins and Faye Tozier are part of the touring production won’t now be coming to Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre in November. Ah well 🙁

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  • Free Music Monday 10/10/2011: David Lynch

    David LynchThis week’s Free Music comes from a man who is, basically, a genius. From Twin Peaks,Mulholland Drive to his Playstation Adverts, Lynch has proved himself to think outside the block.

    Following many collaborations over the years, Lynch finally is about to release his debut album ‘Crazy Clown Time’ in November. The title track is available to download below and from davidlynch.com

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  • Laughter Lounge Reveal Festive Office Party Stats

    mistletoeYep! It looks like the evil that is Christmas is about to take over everything in the next while…According to emailsanta, at the time of writing there are 79 sleeps til Christmas. But I have to say this is quite clever marketing! Here we go..

    • People who watch the movie ‘Elf’ are 3 times more likely to insult their boss at the Christmas Party than people who watch ‘Home Alone’
    • 3 out of 4 banking, finance and insurance staff would not bring their partner to the celebrations compared with 1 in 4 public sector workers
    • People who eat Cranberry Sauce are 4 times more likely to insult their boss at the Christmas Party
    • 3 in 5 people would never call in sick the day after the party because it is too good of an opportunity to slag off their colleagues
    • Brussels Sprout lovers are twice as likely to phone in sick on the day after the Christmas Party compared to fans of mince pies
    • Over half of respondents think a relationship started at the end of year work party can last
    • Guys who wear a novelty tie are 3 times more likely to snog a colleague at the Christmas party
    • Offices located on Dublin’s Northside are the most amorous with nearly half of colleagues having snogged someone at the bash

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