As the musical genre morphs into something exciting and unpredictable, thanks to inventive productions such as Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen and Hadestown, it is clear there is still plenty of room for experimentation within the form.

As it morphs into something exciting and unpredictable, thanks to inventive productions such as Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen and Hadestown, it is clear there is still plenty of room for experimentation within the musical genre.

The stage adaptation of Mick Flannery’s concept album gets its premiere in Cork next week, writes Marjorie Brennan.

Ray Scannell was inspired by his own tribulations in the rental sector to write a play about a man who moves back in with his parents, says Colette Sheridan.

The pioneering political theorist’s warnings about the inequities of capitalism are still relevant and will not be erased by the defacing of his tomb, writes

Idris Elba returns as Luther to solve a typically grisly series of killings in a series that will run over four consecutive nights, writes Gemma Dunn.

TP O’Mahony looks at the legacy of the great reformer, Martin Luther, who, on October 31, 1517, nailed his 95 theses to the door of a church in Germany 

History, or at least one version of it, suggests that tomorrow week— October 31— we should remember that date as the 500th anniversary of the day Martin Luther nailed his ninety-five theses to the door of All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg, Germany.

As the 500th anniversary of Luther’s ‘95 Theses’ approaches, Josephine Fenton is persuaded that this brave man of the Reformation should be celebrated

Martin Luther shattered the notion of universal or objective truth. ‘I’ was placed at the centre of the cosmos, undermining all hierarchy, writes Gerard Howlin

Hollywood star Michael Fassbender has ruled himself out of becoming the next James Bond — suggesting a woman should play a female 007.

Excessive use of violence against women in TV shows does not reflect reality and is not necessary to draw audiences, says Ruth Penfold-Mounce

The Primetime Emmy Awards, that's TV's Oscars basically, will be taking place on the 18th of September 2016 and the nominations have just been announced.

The organisers of the Oscars have invited a record number of new people to vote for next year’s Academy Awards following the row over a lack of diversity.

Daniel Craig has reportedly said he is “done” playing James Bond, just days after a bookmaker suspended betting on his replacement following a large bet on Tom Hiddleston.

Brooklyn has been named film of the year at the London Evening Standard British Film Awards.

Former James Bond star Roger Moore is worried he will have his “head chopped off” for revealing he thinks the Queen has “beautiful legs”.

Luther star Idris Elba has said the UK is “moving in the right direction” when it comes to diversity in TV roles.

X FACTOR judge CHERYL FERNANDEZ-VERSINI has had enough. In a very frank interview with ES Magazine, she’s aired her views about people commenting on her weight.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster has admitted to shedding tears over the selection of his 31-man World Cup squad.

It will be a sad day indeed when Tom Cruise grows too old to sprint across our screens, but that day, if Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (12A) is any indication, will be a long time coming.

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The White House Correspondent’s dinner is a long-running tradition - since 1920 - and the president usually attends for some light-hearted roasting.

Keith Wood believes Ireland are a better team than England, but fears that edge may not be apparent as soon as this Sunday.

Leigh Halfpenny says Wales will carry their Twickenham "hurt" of last season into tomorrow night’s RBS 6 Nations opener against England.

England have named Danny Cipriani and Nick Easter on the bench for Friday night’s RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff.

'Luther' is being remade for America.

Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing war crimes during the war in the Gaza Strip this summer, saying it displayed “callous indifference” in attacks on family homes in the densely populated coastal area.

Despite his ultimate conversion, perhaps opportunistic, to the principles of democracy, Ian Paisley’s hate-filled rhetoric left a trail of dead bodies in its wake. TP O’Mahony reviews a mixed legacy.

Your daily, spoiler-free guide to what to look out for on the box.

The BBC has edited this Saturday’s episode of Doctor Who to remove a scene where a character is beheaded after the murder of two journalists by Islamic State militants.

Slavery drama ‘12 Years A Slave’ resisted the force of ‘Gravity’ to pick up two of the big awards at this year’s Baftas.

STALWART of Cork theatre, Michael Twomey, is directing Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband to celebrate 50 years of the Everyman Theatre Company.

Robert Pattinson has lost his place as the world’s sexiest man, according to a magazine poll.

Liam Gallagher has taken up martial arts.

Give Me Your Hand is a play with a simple premise that has been hugely successful both in Ireland and internationally.

Highlights include the season three debut of The Walking Dead and a new documentary on Margaret Thatcher's links with Ireland.

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British actor Idris Elba is going to play Nelson Mandela in a film-adaptation of his autobiography, 'Long Walk To Freedom'.

SATURDAY

Mini-series 'Mildred Pierce' starring Kate Winslet, has been nominated for 21 Emmies, it has been announced today.

Amnesty International said today it has evidence that points to US involvement in air strikes on suspected al-Qaida hideouts in Yemen late last year, and criticised Washington for allegedly using cluster munitions and not taking precautions to avoid civilian casualties.

Dennis Lehane