Very busy but absolutely loving it. I'v recently been reviewing music gigs and theatre for the radio show. I'v been reviewing Hurricane, Duke Special, Nathaniel Ratecliff, Napoleon and a very special review of Belfast's newest, coolest Friday night club; La Chic @ 21 Social.
Hurricane @ Grand Opera House
Nine years after its first performance in the Old Museum Arts Centre, Hurricane flew back onto the Belfast theatre scene with high expectations and rumours of a rewrite and different ending after Higgins passing. All rumours were soon put to rest and Richard Dormer and Rachel O'Riordan jumped back into the saddle and delivered a fantastically real life portrayal of Higgins through the good times and the bad.
Dormer captures all that Higgins was and much much more! He never drops his guard and inhabits Higgins, eventhrough a drunken heckler in the first few minutes of the play. After the charisma and the charm through Higgins rise to the top, then comes his addiction to booze, fags and gambling, his arm wrestling Oliver Reed and his dramatic fall from grace.
Possibly the best theatre I'v ever seen, I fell in love with Higgins and reinforced my belief that Richard Dormer is without doubt the best theatre actor Northern Ireland has. An absolute privilege to be at Hurricane on the opening night and a big thanks go to all the team at the GOH, especially Paul Coleman.
Duke Special @ Oh YEAH!
(longer review available on QR Show) - Quirky, beautiful, poetic and very very personal gig. A lovely space with equally lovely music. Big shout to the amazing Ria Flom who hooked me up with some tickets. The gig was in aid of Depaul Ireland who do some fantastic work in Belfast and all around Ireland - check them out online @ www.depaulireland.org :)
Communion Belfast @ Black Box
One word sums this gig up - Perfect! From the unique, cosy atmosphere of Belfast's Black Box to the delightful music by local boys Napoleon - the night was a complete success. The highlight of the entire night was the dulcet tones of Mr Nathaniel Ratecliff. This guy can really sing! Voice like velvet and thoughtful lyrics just made American born Ratecliff stand out from the crowd on Friday night.
Check out an interview with Nathaniel, Graham Brown & David from Napoleon on QR! Very funny listening!
La Chic @ 21 Social
What a night - big up to Steven Simpson who launched the very special La Chic @ 21 Social on Friday night. A fantastic night had by all and the complimentary Mojitos just made it a little better ;)
Check it out every Friday night at 21 Social in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter!
Youcef Photography
WOW! This guy is an absolute pro behind a camera. We had a lot of fun in the studio for a few hours and the guy is an absolute legend to work with! With fantastic results and a very relaxed atmosphere I'd recommend him to any actors who are looking headshot's or anybody who's reading this who want some PR photos! This guy is your man!
Lyric Theatre Launch @ Belfast City Hall
The Lyric Theatre launched their brand new programme of events when their new theatre opens on the 1st May 2011. Kicking off is Arthur Miller's Crucible, following that is a wide range of theatre including Martin Lynch's Dockers, The Painkiller with Kenneth Branagh and Rob Brydon and many many more! For booking and all info check it out online @ www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
Last note - Check out all of this on The Culture Show on Queens Radio every Wednesday from 1:30 - 3pm
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Coming up?
Doll @ Crescent Arts Centre
Foy Vance
Rubber Bandits
Belfast Fashionweek
Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fairs
Adam Devenny - Acoustic Session on QR
Belsonic
and many more...
Thanks for reading....
