TELEVISION: THE DRY
RTÉ's new comedy-drama follows the attempts of a woman (Roisin Gallagher) to remain sober when she returns to Dublin after years of partying in London. Written by Nancy Harris and directed by Paddy Breathnach, the sterling ensemble cast include Ciaran Hinds, Pom Boyd, Moe Dunford and Janet Moran. Best of all, you get to binge the whole series on RTÉ Player from Wednesday, March 1st, with double-bills weekly on RTÉ One to boot.
MOVIES: CLOSE
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and nominated for the Oscar for Best International Feature Film, Belgian filmmaker Lukas Dhont's second film is a portrait of the intersection of friendship and love, identity and independence, and heartbreak and healing. Leo and Remi are two thirteen-year-old best friends, whose seemingly unbreakable bond is suddenly, tragically torn apart... Bring your handkerchiefs. (Selected cinemas nationwide from March 3rd)
OPERA: DER ROSENKAVALIER
Love and lust. Culture and crudity. Disguise and deceit. Masters and servants. Opulence to die for. INO's production of Der Rosenkavalier promises a ravishing recreation of Richard Strauss's nostalgic immersion in 18th-century Vienna, with the greatest-ever trio for female voices - the killer cast includes Paula Murrihy, Celine Byrne and Claudia Boyle. Enjoy an interview with set and costume designer Gary McCann below (Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for four performanes only, on 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th March)
EVENT: FINDING A VOICE
Finding a Voice is a five-day festival of music by women composers through the ages and around the world, in celebration of International Women's Day on 8th March. Located in the beautiful Irish town of Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, the event features performances from leading Irish and international musicians of unforgettable music by remarkable women. This year's event features performances from Musici Ireland, ConTempo Quartet, Nathan Sherman & Alex Petcu, Aylish Kerrigan, Antonio Oyarzabal, Eleanor Kelly, Yonit Kosovske & Catherine Redding, Claire Duff & Rachel Factor and Hifilutin Flute Quartet (Until Sunday 12th March)
It may be a bit chilly out there 🥶 but why not get in the mood for warmer days with Musica Latina ☀️
— Finding A Voice (@FindingA_Voice_) February 22, 2023
Classical guitarist & #FindingAVoice Musician-in-Residence 2023 Eleanor Kelly will perform a mix of historical & contemporary guitar music by composers from Latin America🎶 pic.twitter.com/1UoEUcqL5f
BOOK: JUNO LOVES LEGS
Karl Geary's second novel (after Montpellier Parade) is the heartstopping story of the once-in-a-life friendship between two young Dubliners, perfect for fans of Shuggie Bain, My Brilliant Friend and Just Kids. Once again - hankies at the ready (Harvill Secker, March 9th).
Hear the Culture 5 every Friday on Aedín in the Afternoon on RTÉ lyric fm, from 1 pm - listen back here.
