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, so much to do, have wonderful new producer to help, sat with him and conspired in Dalkey last night. There was an electricity cut so we talked in candlelight – quite magical… I always sense wonder in the air when I meet a new artist to take part in the process. Keith [...]
Ladies and Gentlemen! La Catedral! It was a wonderful surprise last night to find myself so moved and inspired and delighted to be a part of the Salon in the Backloft at La Catedral. It was one of the great magical artistic nights that happen sometimes in Dublin – and that make Cabaret and performance [...]
Ladies and Gentlemen! Had a sweet rest in an attic looking over the sunny winter rooves of the south of France… I was alone in the atelier: read ‘Revolutionary Road’, and – about the French Revolution - in, ‘Citizens,’ a book by Simon Schama.. Am studying the history of social change for my film and [...]
Watching documentary footage a lot – lovely stuff from mamushka, lovely rehearsal gigs from Brendan… beautiful sound from cobalt… lots of different ideas going on… Some beautiful shots and angles from both Pauline and Brendan.. Now its time to get a beautiful story angle. Exciting but kind of a headwreck.. Hoping to get something done [...]
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 [...]
Feeling confident of the above prediction in terms of my film… the process is so reassuring and beautiful… feel like my shoes are fitting my feet at last… lovely story unfolding… Will be doing a gig in backloft with the talented julie cruickshank on dec 5th, as part of Mamushka project. The backloft, as hostessed [...]
