POETRY: MULDOON'S PICNIC
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon's 'omnium-gatherum' of poetry, prose and music returns for a four-date tour of the country; special guests will include Glen Hansard, Roddy Doyle, Liz Nugent, Anne Enright, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, Donal Ryan, Hugh Buckley, Sile Denvir, and many more - find a date near you here (Galway, Armagh, Wexford and Dublin, Monday 13th – Friday 17th May)
FILM: MUCH ADO ABOUT DYING
Looking after his madcap elderly actor uncle, filmmaker Simon Chambers is engulfed in a whirl of Shakespeare and clutter, as uncle David lends his credit card to neighbors, greets visitors in the nude and teaches Simon a profound lesson on dying happy... Director Lenny Abrahamson (Room) will host a Q&A with director Simon Chambers at a special screening of this remarkable documentary at the IFI Dublin this Friday, May 10th, while filmmaker Sinead O'Shea (Pray For Our Sinners) will host a second Q&A with Chambers at the Lighthouse Cinema, Dublin on Sunday, May 12th, with additional Q&A screenings nationwide - find out more here (Selected cinemas nationwide)
DANCE: DUBLIN DANCE FESTIVAL
The epic 13 Tongues by Asia's leading contemporary dance company Cloud Gate opens this year's Dublin Dance Festival at Bord Gais Energy Theatre, with performances on 14th and 15th May. 13 Tongues brings to life Artistic Director Cheng Tsung-lung's childhood memories of the sights, sounds and vitality of Taipei's historic Bangka district - enjoy a glimpse behind the scenes below. Elsewhere, this year's DDF programme features performances, showcases, workshops, films and outdoor experiences from across the globe, with Irish choreographer Emma Martin's Night Dances a must-see on the Abbey Theatre stage (14th - 25th May, various venues)
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TV: BODKIN
Filmed in West Cork and executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, this darkly comedic thriller concerns a motley crew of podcasters (Will Forte, The Dry's Siobhán Cullen and Robyn Cara) who set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in a quiet coastal town. What follows is an off-kilter slow-burn with a killer ensemble of Irish thespians, including Young Offender Chris Walley, David Wilmot, Pom Boyd, Fionnula Flanagan, Pat Shortt, Barry McGovern, Pauline McLynn and more (Netflix, now streaming)
EVENT: WEST WICKLOW CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Dynamic duos, soulful ensembles & energising trios are part of the packed programme for this West Wicklow bash, offering a diverse range of performances by renowned chamber ensembles and soloists, courtesy of the Festival's Artistic Director, renowned pianist Fiachra Garvey, who will join Korean violinist Hyeyoon Park and French horn player Ben Goldscheider for the opening concert on Wednesday 15th May - find out more about the rest of this year's programme here (15th - 19th May , various venues)
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