STREAMING: BLACK MIRROR
Charlie Brooker's dystopian anthology series returns with six new episodes, promising more dark, satirical tales exploring the complex relationship between technology and human nature; the line-up includes a sequel to the acclaimed USS Callister, alongide episodes featuring the likes of Chris O'Dowd, Issa Rae and Paul Giamatti. As ever, expect the unexpected (Netflix, now streaming)
FILM: ONE TO ONE
From Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, this is an intimate look at John Lennon and Yoko Ono's life in 1970s Greenwich Village. featuring newly remixed performances from their only full-length concert—produced by Sean Ono Lennon. Through rare footage and powerful music, it captures a transformative moment of creativity, activism, and love, revealing the depth of their partnership and the impact of their art and ideals on a changing world. See this one on the big screen (Selected cinemas nationwide)
THEATRE: HOTHOUSE
Following their acclaimed Off-Broadway debut, Malaprop Theatre embarks on their first Irish tour with the award-winning show; set on an Arctic cruise ship, this fast-paced, intergenerational tale explores love, loss, and legacy as passengers bid farewell to the melting ice caps. Written by Carys D. Coburn with original songs and music by Anna Clock, blending humour, heart, and climate urgency, it's a bold, theatrical voyage through time and family history (Project Arts Centre, Dublin, April 15th - 19th, then touring through May and June, find out more here)
BOOKS: GRANARD BOOKTOWN
The inspired book bash returns to the charming Longford town for its third installment, with a formidable line-up that includes literary legends Claire Keegan, John Banville and Liz Nugent alongside crusading journalist Carole Cadwalladr and the cream of Ireland's current crop of writing talent. It's a small, perfectly formed gem of a festival, offering a vibrant celebration of Ireland’s literary talent and creative spirit (Various venues, Granard Co. Longford, April 11th - 13th)
EVENT: OH MY GODOT!
Oh My Godot! (OMG!) is a new event in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, inspired by Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot and featuring theatrical readings, conversations, and a giant chess game. The festival honors Beckett’s legacy, while exploring the role of cultural heritage in post-conflict recovery. Among other highlights are The Godot Boys, focusing on the effect of playing 'the boy' in Godot. Former child actor Daniel Figgis (‘the boy’ alongside Peter O'Toole and Donal McCann in 1969), will be joined by two boys from later presentations of the play. Also: all events are free to attend (Various venues, Enniskillen, April 12/13th and April 18th/19th)
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