THEATRE: DUCK DUCK GOOSE
Caitríona Daly's acclaimed play follows the story of Chris Quinn, a young man who, in an attempt to help his friend, becomes deeply embroiled in a rape allegation. As the rules change, and confusion reigns supreme, Chris struggles between loyalty, love and doubt. This Fishamble production is available to stream on demand from Jan 9 - 16 2022 - find out more here.
TELEVISION: YELLOWSTONE
A ratings phenomenon in the US, Yellowstone follows the Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton (Kevin Costner) - the Duttons control the largest contiguous ranch in the U.S. and must contend with constant attacks by land developers, clashes with an Indian reservation and conflict with America's first national park. Find out what all the fuss is about when Season 4 kicks off on RTÉ 2 on Tuesday, January 11th.
MUSIC: THE SMILE
Here's something you haven't heard in a while - Thom Yorke rocks out on You Will Never Work in Television Again, the new single from his new project with Radiohead cohort Johnny Greenwood, taking time out from his busy soundtrack duties to dust off his electric guitar, in fine style. It should be noted that the track contains language that may offend:
VSUAL ART: CLOUD STUDIES
Cloud Studies presents findings from Forensic Architecture's long-term investigation into how the air we breathe can be weaponised, including through herbicidal warfare, tear gas, forest fires, oil and gas pollution and bomb attacks. Collecting years of research, scientific findings, architectural mapping and on-the-ground reportage, the exhibit also delves into the topic of environmental racism, which refers to racial discrimination in environmental policy making, regulations and laws. At Visual, Carlow until January 21st - find out more here.
FILM: THE HUMANS
Writer-director Stephen Karam adapts his Tony Award-winning play for the big screen, with a cast of acting heavyweights that includes including Beanie Feldstein, Steven Yuen, Richard Jenkins and - in a dramatic turn - Amy Schumer. It's a slow-burning family drama - and a psychological horror movie (in select cinemas nationwide from January 7th).
