OCT 13
EXHIBITION: THREE TIMES OUT
One of the most important and recognisable artists of the 20th century, this mammoth new exhibition celebrates American icon Andy Warhol's singular artistic vision, making a vivid case for Warhol as one of the most visionary figures of the modern age (Hugh Lane, Dublin, until January 2024)
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STREAMING: FRASIER
Kelsey Grammer returns as psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane for the eagerly anticipated revival of one of the true sitcom classics. Can they recreate the old magic? We really hope so. (Paramount+, weekly)
FILM: THE MIRACLE CLUB
A trio of acting greats - Dame Maggie Smith, Kathy Bates and Laura Linney - lead the charge in director Thaddeus O'Sullivan's touching comedy-drama, about three generations of working-class Dublin women making a pilgrimage to Lourdes - watch out for star-in-the-making Agnes O'Casey (Cinemas nationwide)
THEATRE: LOST LEAR
Using puppetry, projection and live video effects, theatremaker Dan Colley's darkly comic riff on Shakespeare's play is a moving tale with a stunning central performance from Venetia Bowe (Riverbank Theatre, Newbridge, from October 19th-21st, then touring nationwide)
MUSIC: ART IS LONG, LIFE IS SHORT
The music of the late, great Ryuichi Sakamoto is celebrated in this solo performance from pianist Ruth McGinley, drawing from a half century of works from the Sakamoto back catalogue, from his early work with Yellow Magic Orchestra to his celebrated film scores (National Concert Hall, Dublin, Wednesday 18th October)
ALSO: IRISH BOOK WEEK
Irish Book Week is a nationwide celebration of Irish bookshops, Irish books, publishers, writers, illustrators and poets - it aims to encourage people from across Ireland to visit their local bookshops to discover and enjoy a range of exciting and interesting events, readings, parties and much more. Go read a book!
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