This takes a while, probably an hour, to watch, but its sheer brilliance makes the time slip by. Robert Newman’s History of Oil Sublime, terrifying and cut-to-the-bone funny, where real life leaves the theatre of the absurd in the dust. See also Robert Newman’s website
If you’re feeling low, have a look at this magnificent Killer Whale and its trainer on YouTube.
A Stanford University professor is sueing the James Joyce estate for right to quote works. Carol Shloss, an acting English professor and Joycean scholar, challenged the estate’s assertion that she would be infringing on its ownership of Joyce’s image by quoting his published works, manuscripts and private letters on her site. Instead, Shloss accused Joyce’s [...]
Kilkenny Labour councillor Seán O hArgáin has started a petition to save the RTÉ Radio 1 arts programme Rattlebag. Signatories are also pitching for John Kelly’s eclectic Mystery Train, which is also facing the axe. You can add your signature here via Sinéad’s Sigla Blog, via StellaNova