Rose celebrating the Matchbox theatre by Cashel O’Toole. Make up by Ruth O’Rourke. Hair by Sinead Lynch. PLANS: JUNE – AUGUST 2011. Due to a wonderful and exciting run in ‘The Matchbox theatre’ which was recorded live, Rose has decided to spend the next few weeks putting together a raw and dynamic album to [...]
Well , le cafe des Irlandais was a real revelation. The food was not only gourmet but organic and ethically sourced. The mood of the decor downstairs was perfect for my Cabaret – as if it was designed by Irish fenians who had become Parisien sophisticates. What am I after all, but an Irish kind [...]
Ladies and gentlemen, I have been away on an artist’s residency in a beautiful hillside fairy land called Noepoli. The artist’s residency is called, ‘Palazzorinaldi,’ and I really recommend it. Although I also selfishly want to keep it a secret so I can go there as the sole guest and be treated like a [...]
last night in la catedral was truly beautiful.. a great spot for exploring the art of performance.. i finished the night asking some other artists up to join me… the audience clapped and stamped their feet – and we had a mini cabaret revolution.. preparation for the big one. have to get the proposal in [...]
Doing a gig on Friday in Backloft – just ten/fifteen minutes… really looking forward to it… Have been doing a lot of screenplay writing. I will have to abandon it now as I go into big production season for Sugar Club.. I find it hard to do both well at the same time, so I [...]
Ladies and gentlemen, Pauline sent me a documentary synopsis and plan I sent it back with blue ink.. Will re work something tonight.. It’s a question of looking at the footage and seeing what it is saying – then also looking at the vision of the overall Cabaret… She is coming around tomorrow morning to [...]
Hello ladies and gentlemen, It was such a magical gig… I am relieved and relaxed now it’s over. The build up to it was ‘charged,’ but also hot to boiling point – in terms of tension and anxiety… The meditation and grounding techniques are a great help – but my humanity is stretched to its [...]
Rose Lawless is bringing a brand new show to the Cobalt this Christmas! She will be singing her own Unique and Charged Cabaret creations, entertaining the troupes and ringing in Christmas with loud audience laughter and applause. Rose will be accompanied by two exquisitely beautiful musicians; Julie Cruickshank and Kim Porcelli. And - supported by [...]
Made some comedy movies in my home in Bray over past few days…with Kathleen O’Rourke – and John Walsh. Really enjoyed having my home a haven for the artistic activities! Went to see the crewger filmings last night with Fiodor and the crew… Very impressed with night. Especially enjoyed a film called, ‘The White Dress.’ [...]
Ladies and Gentlemen! It’s all guns blazing to get this Christmas show going!!! I am no longer the pensive philsophisizing writer – but the buzzy business-minded impressario! Love it! Don’t forget to come to the Cobalt this Christmas 19th December – to be a part of the documentary in the making. If you’re interested in [...]
