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Children of the Revolution
Yesterday’s anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall was a hugely significant date for the millions of Germans whose lives were changed by the events of 1989 – but…
Gotwo / Dusseldorf
You never know what you’ll find on the Rhein… Kate Rothwell explains how best to spend a few days in the ‘Dorf’.…
Theatre / All or nothing
A post-war play from one of the most respected playwrights in the last century, Kate Rothwell finds out about All My Sons.…
Music / Kitted out
A household name who thinks that alcohol and a regular sleep pattern are overrated; Kate Rothwell hears the gospel according to David Kitt.…
Food / A bite of tomatoey heaven
It’s tasty, it’s Italian and it’s downright messy – Kate Rothwell sings the praises of spaghetti Bolognese.…
Scripted for success
They’ve done the hard graft and have plenty of celebrity approval, but Mark Sheehan tells Kate Rothwell why the Script are still in awe and a little afraid of their…
Spolit for choice
As the ceremony for annual Choice Music Prize approaches, Kate Rothwell and Paul Fennessy speak with some of the events key figures.…
GoTwo / German romanticism
Dresden’s name might be associated with a tragic wartime event, but this is the last thing that springs to Kate Rothwell’s mind when thinking of ‘The Florence of the North’.…
Smooth landing
With the expectation of a number one album looming over them and the loss of a band member or two to boot, Kate Rothwell discovers how Bell x1 have been…
TV | It takes talent
Superstar status is just a few auditions away – Kate Rothwell finds out whether or not America has any talent.…
Theatre | Whatever would Freud say?
From sexuality in the family to Eighties bedroom music, Kate Rothwell discovers what happens when Oedipus Loves You.…
Food | Tis the season
Kate Rothwell illustrates how you can have yourself a merry little Christmas in your flat, and it’s not nearly as depressing as it sounds.…
Music | Busker’s Paradise
Tattooed fans, the admiration of Paul Weller and dreams of busking around the Continent – Kate Rothwell finds out why Declan O’Rourke has the big, bad, beautiful world at his…
VoxPops: November 18th, 2008
What was the worst Christmas present you ever got?…
Northern Stars: Snow Patrol
With the release of A Hundred Million Suns, Snow Patrol will seek to emulate the enormous success they have accomplished over the years. Kate Rothwell speaks to guitarist, Nathan Connolly…
Music | Airbourne supremacy
Australia, it seems, is the place to go for powerhouse rock. Kate Rothwell chats to Airbourne’s Ryan O’Keefe, as they take over Europe via videogame.…
Music | Back to his roots
A hip-hop prankster who holds a spiritual attachment to Father Ted, Kate Rothwell talks to Roots Manuva.…
Otwo Attempts: Debating
There are plenty of people in UCD who are happy to voice their opinions on all and sundry, but not all of them would have the nerve to stand up…