Five For Your Radar: Springsteen, Bridgerton, and a Brando classic... 

There are plenty arts and entertainment options on offer over the next few days 
Five For Your Radar: Springsteen, Bridgerton, and a Brando classic... 

L-R: Nicola Coughlan stars in season four of Bridgerton; Bruce Springsteen is set to rock stadia in Ireland

Documentary: Much Ado About Dying 

Out Friday, May 10 

Filmmaker Simon Chambers finds his life drastically changed when he is called back to London from Delhi to care for his dying uncle David. Although David had been given just months to live, this is where our five-year journey begins. 

Everything that you think could go wrong, does. We accompany them through the burning down of their house, cancer, homelessness, and the care home debate that no one wants to have. 

Much Ado About Dying follows Dave's final years through the eyes of his nephew - and director - Simon Chambers
Much Ado About Dying follows Dave's final years through the eyes of his nephew - and director - Simon Chambers

This documentary is equal parts funny, tragic, sentimental, and raw. 

It examines the complex realities of trying to care for loved ones in a way that is best for them and ourselves.

Show: Camilla Griehsel's Mamasongue 

Cork Opera House, Cork City, Sunday, May 12 

Camilla Griehsel has one of those voices that sounds great no matter what genre she sings. During her 30-year career, she has tried them all - from pop to opera, from jazz to South American folk. 

With Mamasongue, the Cork-based singer will take you on a trip around the world celebrating the vibrant music scenes in different areas. 

Camilla Griehsel, singer
Camilla Griehsel, singer

Griehsel will also take you on an emotional journey as she sings of love, loss, longing, passion, desire and joy. 

The aim of the show is to remind people that we are all connected and we can come together through the universality of song.

Gigs: Bruce Springsteen 

Nowlan Park, Kilkenny, Sunday, May 12; Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork, Thursday, May 16 

The Boss is back once again as it seems he just can't stay away from Ireland. 

Soon after his three sold-out shows in May last year, Springsteen announced that he was returning for four shows this year. 

Bruce Springsteen, right, plays his guitar as Jake Clemons plays saxophone on stage during a concert of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band World Tour 2024 performance Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Bruce Springsteen, right, plays his guitar as Jake Clemons plays saxophone on stage during a concert of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band World Tour 2024 performance Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Happily, this year, the gigs are dotted around the country rather than just in Dublin. 

Springsteen and The E Street Band are known to give it everything they've got at every show. 

Expect three-plus hours of all the hits, fan favourites with a couple of obscure gems thrown in as well.

Film: On The Waterfront 

Triskel Arts Centre, Cork, Sunday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 14 

Rereleased to mark its 70th anniversary, you will not want to miss the chance to catch On The Waterfront on the big screen. 

Some may find themselves having flashbacks to their Leaving Cert but now might be the time to try and put that all behind you and revisit one of the all-time great films. 

Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront.
Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront.

A tale of corruption, justice, and resistance, Elia Kazan's film tells the story of Marlon Brando's longshoreman who finds himself isolated when he challenges the New York City dockers' union.

Streaming: Bridgerton 

Netflix, Thursday, May 16 

It has been over a year since the last season aired and Bridgerton fans are more than a little restless as they await season three. 

This is the season when our own Nicola Coughlan finally gets to be the centre of the story. 

Bridgerton, season 3. 
Bridgerton, season 3. 

Each series focuses on one relationship and season three is the turn of Penelope Featherington (Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). 

Viewers have patiently waited to see if 'Polin' will go from close friends to something more. 

This season is split into two parts with the first four episodes dropping on May 16 followed by the final four on June 13.

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