Begin Anywhere review: A celebration of the artistic vision of Merce Cunningham and John Cage
Irish Modern Dance Theatre’s new work, by John Scott and Mel Mercier, is performed alongside Four Solos by Merce Cunningham
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Begin Anywhere: ‘It’s like your daughter was told her dress wouldn’t arrive until the day of the wedding – but it’s a Dior!’
Choreographer John Scott and composer Mel Mercier have adopted techniques of Merce Cunningham and John Cage for new collaboration
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The Small Things: Blood and violence and love, but no chemistry
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The Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards: And the 2019 winners are . . .
Cillian Murphy and Sarah Morris win main acting awards
The Irish Times 22nd Irish Theatre Awards: Villainy triumphs in tales for our times
Peter Crawley’s analysis: It was a big year for villainy as Richard III took top honours
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The Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards: all this year’s nominees
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The Irish Times view on the death of Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin: a visionary explorer
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Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin funeral to be held in Co Clare on Monday
Pioneering musician had a ‘fearless sense of exploration’, says president
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President said pioneering musician, composer and academic 'fearless sense of exploration'
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