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Irish Times - Entertainment

Abbey Theatre redevelopment mired in red tape while projected cost nears €500m

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Pure filth! Ireland's banned films – and why the censor didn't want you to see them

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On Witness and Respair by Jesmyn Ward: Creative non-fiction blends dreamscapes and family lore

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Wham! 10 Days in China: George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley deliver a seismic culture shock

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Booker longlist speculation is foolish. But it's also fun

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Stories win elections. So why are some politicians so bad at telling them?

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The Music Quiz: Which US state completes the title of Charli XCX's song, Magic Metal [blank]?

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The Movie Quiz: Who has yet to direct a feature in black and white?

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Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke – Your jaw will hit the floor again and again

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Unlike Joe Duffy, Kieran Cuddihy doesn't ramp up the drama on Liveline

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After Brat: Can Charli XCX escape her epoch-making album with Music, Fashion, Film?

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Plas Johnson: Saxophonist known for solo on The Pink Panther Theme dies aged 94

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Charli XCX: Music, Fashion, Film review – Grimy indie rock somehow makes self-absorption attractive

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Beta Band at Vicar Street review: Brilliant boffins are still playing by their own wonky rules

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Garbage at Iveagh Gardens review: An exhilarating display of grunge pop – but is it their last gig?

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Luke Combs at Slane review: Country star struggles to keep crowd onside for full 120-minute show

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An Irish Atlantic Rainforest review: Strikingly beautiful documentary unearths an alien world

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A Useful Ghost review: Audacious debut blends supernatural comedy with the thorniest satire

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On the Sea review: A brave, honest film that closes around you like a squall

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Herta Müller's The Village on the Edge of the World: Survival under Ceausescu's regime

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Patrick Freyne: Anya Taylor-Joy and I are different. She kills people. I'd wet myself

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Testimony on RTÉ One: Why didn't Ireland do more to help victims of Magdalene laundries?

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The Brightening Air review: Kate Gilmore gives a standout performance in Conor McPherson's play

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César Morales of Ballet de Santiago: 'I want to show Europe our work. This is a showcase'

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Elaine Byrne: 'Doctors have to listen behind the words people are saying. Art can be like that'

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Sian Costello: It's All About You review – Remarkably skilful painter is an artist to watch

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