2026 on stage: 20 headline plays in the year ahead, including Jodie Comer in Prima Facie
From a portrait of a declining Judy Gardland to comedy, film adaptations and musicals, there’s much to look forward to in the coming year
Judy Garland
Actor
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story review – Her Oscars wheelchair long gone, the star is sharp and witty in this enjoyable doc
Liza Minnelli is stirringly frank, not least about the pressures of growing up as the daughter of Judy Garland
Dublin’s disappearing venues: A promised 500-seat theatre is shrouded in mystery
A narrow junction in the city centre was once the focus of a vibrant live entertainment scene. But will a new auditorium planned for the site be permitted to open?
Royal flush – Frank McNally on Judy Garland, the Theatre Royal, and Mulligan’s pub
It’s 60 years since Dublin’s Theatre Royal was demolished
Andy Warhol: Profound artist, affectless hero, subversive icon
Warhol is set to eclipse Picasso with a $200m sale of Marilyn Monroe portrait, breaking records
Charlene: ‘That one song was such an incredible feat. I loved it’
The singer of the 1980s hit I’ve Never Been to Me has just released a new album
Carmel Quinn obituary: Irish singer and storyteller who regaled New York audiences
The Dubliner’s sold-out Carnegie Hall performances featured tales and tunes from Ireland
50 people to watch in 2021: The best young talent in Ireland
The hottest talent in politics, fashion, food, sport, activism, culture, tech and entrepreneurship
Ten of the best Christmas songs (that aren’t by Mariah Carey)
The classics are back in the charts even earlier than usual. So why not discover these lesser-known festive bangers?
Beyond Netflix: where to find Golden Age classic movies
Apple and Google are excellent options for the greatest era of American cinema
Screen Actors Guild awards 2020: Parasite scores historic upset
Joaquin Phoenix, Renee Zellweger take lead acting prizes as Jennifer Aniston wins for The Morning Show
Oscars 2020 nominations: the complete list
Saoirse Ronan gets nominated for Little Women role as best director shortlist dominated by men
Oscars 2020: Who will be nominated today, and who will win?
Saoirse Ronan should get a nod for Little Women. There are few other options for the Irish
Golden Globes: Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood wins big
Saoirse Ronan, nominated for Little Women performance, loses out to Renée Zellweger
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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