Irish theatre company ANU bring their show about the Manchester bombing to the city where it happened, writes Padraic Killeen

Ben Barnes has assembled an impressive cast for the Irish premiere of a play by Eugene O’Neill, writes Padraic Killeen

The blackly comedic talents of veteran actor Stephen Rea may be the best vehicle for a play exploring Ulster loyalist identity, says Padraic Killeen

After his success on Misfits, writer Mike O’Leary turns his attention to Irish life, writes Padraic Killeen

A satirical musical based on the ‘contraception train’ of 1971 takes a lighthearted look at an era of great change in Ireland, writes Padraic Killeen.

In his Newcastlewest play, Kerry writer Dick Walsh is again pushing the ’post-dramatic’ boundaries, writes Padraic Killeen

The stage of The Curious Incident could be one of the highlights of the Dublin Theatre Festival, writes Padraic Killeen

Kim Noble’s show includes sound clips of his neighbours having sex, writes Padraic Killeen

The themes may be ancient, but Marina Carr’s tales of tough women in repressive communities feel as relevant as ever, writes Padraic Killeen.

Three former Anglo Irish Bank executives have been sentenced jail; The Italian man who has admitted killing his landlord in Castleknock has been found not guilty by reason of insanity; Ryanair’s new cuddly image is paying off handsomely for its outspoken boss Michael O’Leary. These are some of the latest and most read news stories on irishexaminer.com this evening.

Enda Walsh tells Padraic Killeen about his current installation in Galway and his upcoming project with David Bowie

Aislín McGuckin has the wit and elegance to play the bored Natalya, whose life of stifling privilege is smashed by her desire for her son’s tutor, the 21-year-old Aleksei, in Turgenev’s play, A Month in the Country, says Padraic Killeen

Athlone is mourning a couple killed by terrorist in Tunisia, a swab ’the size of a mini football’ was left inside a woman at a Dublin hospital, a weekend of sporting finals awaits and Conor McGregor plays to the crowd on American TV. Here’s this evening’s irishexaminer.com catch-up.

The film turned musical is back in Dublin where it all began, writes Padraic Killeen

Mark O’Halloran explains to Padraic Killeen how the central character of Davoren in The Shadow of a Gunman echoes O’Casey’s view of his younger self

Kerry actress Aisling O’Sullivan is relishing the thought of bringing Druid’s Shakespeare extravaganza to Limerick and Skibbereen, writes Padraic Killeen

After impressing with his Sir Henrys play, Cork actor Ray Scannell is again delving into Ireland’s recent past, writes Padraic Killeen

While he awaits news on Love/Hate, Peter Coonan is keeping busy with stage and film roles, writes Padraic Killeen

Garda whistleblower arrested for taking part in Irish Water protest; Limerick gardaí find body of man stabbed in head; and 10 places to soak up the sun on your lunch break. These are some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this lunchtime.

Wayne Jordan has had fun with his production of Romeo and Juliet, writes Padraic Killeen

Singer embraces movement and visual performance as she embarks in a new theatrical direction, says Padraic Killeen

Having shot to fame in Misfits and Love/Hate, Robert Sheehan returns to Ireland as a rapidly rising Hollywood star, writes Padraic Killeen.

Martin McDonagh’s viciously funny play is the perfect vehicle for David McSavage’s theatre debut, writes Padraic Killeen

A secret location and the use of FM radio add to the thrill of Beautiful Dreamers, writes Padraic Killeen

Oonagh Young Gallery, Dublin

The fourth and final play depicting the notorious inner-city area is on Sunday, says Padraic Killeen

Brecht-Weill’s rarely-seen opera is a stirring take on consumer excess, writes Padraic Killeen.

Album: Jack White

Ken Loach and Paul Laverty tell Padraic Killeen about the incredible story of Jimmy Gralton and how his dancehall became a source of conflict with conservative forces.

Domhnall Gleeson and Lenny Abrahamson tell Pádraic Killeen about the wonders of Frank.

The Abbey has marked William Shakespeare’s 450th birthday by producing Twelfth Night, says Pádraic Killeen.

Theatre: We Were There

Belfast native Marty Rea relishes playing Lord Goring in Oscar Wilde’s comedy An Ideal Husband, says Pádraic Killeen.

In Michael West’s play for the Peacock, an old box prompts an examination of a marriage, says Pádraic Killeen

As John B Keane’s classic tragedy Sive returns to the Abbey stage, his family hope that two of his unseen plays will also be produced, writes Pádraic Killeen

Theatre: Desolate Heaven

Classical: Berlin Philharmonie, Live in HD

Theatre - Lifedeath

Classical: Calefax Reed Quintet - CIT Cork School of Music