Conservatory

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

1|live music|JOHN GRANT

1|live music|JOHN GRANT

Neil Francis is set to review a world-renowned performance of Swan Lake, days after saying he had no interest in ballet - much like the majority of gay people had no interest in sport.

IN the opening scene of Kate Stanley Brennan’s new music video, You Come Back, a large tear drop runs down her face. It’s a real tear.

Tommy Barker is impressed with the work and thought that went into creating a bright home at the end of a dark period for a nine-year-old

I think my dad hoped I’d follow an academic path, but the stage was in my blood.

Ambitious and pragmatic, 15-year-old Aidan Walsh is a budding Billy Elliot, says Arlene Harris

Bray Wanderers will be looking to escape a relegation dogfight as they face seventh-placed Bohemians tonight, but history is against them.

Monaghan United will host Bray Wanderers looking to secure a second victory of the campaign to build on their impressive win at Bohemians last week.

Shelbourne host Bray Wanderers at Tolka Park for the first time since 2006 tonight (8pm) with both sides looking to end a brief winless streak.

Cork City will bid to secure their first victory of the season when they host Bray Wanderers at Turner’s Cross at 7.45pm this evening.

Bray Wanderers will go into their clash with Drogheda full of confidence after securing their first win of the season last week against UCD.

Bray Wanderers will look to get off to winning ways in their first home league game, but expect a tough test against a Derry City side that has won on its last three visits to the Carlisle Grounds.

It won’t be what pretenders to their throne want to hear on the eve of the new season, but three-in-a-row-chasing Shamrock Rovers are as driven as ever, according to striker Gary Twigg.

Irish theatre is like the rest of the country, full of well intentioned amateurs, prostitutes, posturers and administrators.

Stephen Dempsey took a chance in demolishing a 1940s bungalow to create a modern, luxurious home in its place, writes Rose Martin

Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite chronicles the hilarious misadventures of hotel guests at crucial moments in their lives, says Colette Sheridan

Bray Wanderers and Drogheda United go head to head in tonight’s Airtricity League Premier Division clash at the Carlisle Grounds, kick-off 7.45pm.

Bray Wanderers and Derry City go head to head in the Airtricity League Premier Division at the Carlisle Grounds tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

UCD will be looking to move further clear of the relegation zone when they take on Bray Wanderers at the UCD Bowl tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Sligo Rovers can move into second place in the table with a win over Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

WITH leaders St Patrick’s Athletic not in league action until their clash with Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght on Sunday, Sligo Rovers can move within a point of the Inchicore men at the top of the Premier Division with victory over Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds tonight (7.45pm).

St Patrick’s Athletic and Bray Wanderers go head to head in tonight’s Airtricity League Premier Division clash at Richmond Park (kick-off 7.45pm).

SLIGO ROVERS will be hoping to narrow the gap on leaders Shamrock Rovers to two points when the sides clash in tonight’s crucial Airtricity Premier Division tie at the Showgrounds (7.35pm, RTÉ2).

Bray Wanderers will be looking to stay in touch at the top of the table with victory over Dundalk at the Carlisle Grounds tonight (kick-off 7.45pm).

Galway United will be looking for only their second league win of the season when they entertain Bray Wanderers at Terryland Park tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

VETERAN Bray Wanderers boss Pat Devlin admits his team are travelling into the unknown when they clash with Munster Senior League side Youghal United in tomorrow’s FAI Ford Cup third-round tie at Ardrath Park (3pm).

Drogheda United will be looking to build on Thursday’s victory as they take on Bray Wanderers at Hunky Dorys Park tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Shamrock Rovers return to the scene of their 2010 league clinching success when they take on Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

SHAMROCK ROVERS will be hoping to at least keep their two-point lead at the top of the Airtricity Premier Division when they take on Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds tonight (7.45).

Derry City return to league action tonight as they take on Bray Wanderers at the Brandywell (kick-off 7.45pm).

IT’S back to his Alma mater, and back to basics for Greg Bolger tonight as Dundalk strive to put last weekend’s Setanta Sports Cup final disappointment against Shamrock Rovers behind them.

Bray Wanderers will look to put their last two results behind them as they take on UCD at the Carlisle Grounds tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Sligo Rovers entertain Bray Wanderers in tonight’s Airtricity League Premier Division clash at the Showgrounds (kick-off 7.45pm).

Bray Wanderers will stay in touch at the top of the table with victory over St Patrick's Athletic at the Carlisle Grounds tonight (kick-off 7.45pm).

Bray Wanderers will be looking to stay in touch at the top of the table when they take on Bohemians at Dalymount Park tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

DERRY CITY, who have emerged as Shamrock Rovers’ closest contenders, face the only side to have beaten them in the Airtricity League Premier Division this season when they travel to the Showgrounds to play Sligo Rovers at 3pm today.

Bray Wanderers are hoping to make it four league wins in a row when they take on Dundalk at Oriel Park tonight (kick-off 7.45pm).

Galway United will be hoping to kick-start their season with victory over Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Drogheda United are still looking for their first win of the league campaign and will be hoping to put that right when they take on Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds, kick-off 7.45pm.

Sligo Rovers and Bray Wanderers go head to head in tonight’s Airtricity League Premier Division clash at the Carlisle Grounds (kick-off 7.45pm).