Julie Andrews

Mary Poppins comes to Dublin: Behind the scenes of the all-singing, all-dancing Christmas show

There’s a burble of excitement at this intimate preview of scenes and songs from the Sherman brothers musical

Sun Nov 17 2024 - 05:45

Adam McKay: ‘An Oscar? How the f**k did that happen?’

Oscar-winning filmaker Adam McKay has a new film about the end of the world

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 05:00

TV View: Duffer and Liverpool’s ‘delicate ecosytem’ both brewing up a storm

Former Ireland winger’s Shelbourne appointment warmly greeted all round

Wed Nov 03 2021 - 22:47

A woman’s life: ‘I got married at 16. I’ve nine kids. I don’t worry’

Women and girls of all ages on equality, happiness, social media and life in Ireland today

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00

Christopher Plummer never hid his dislike of The Sound of Music

Nobody combined charm and menace better than the late Canadian Oscar-winning actor

Fri Feb 05 2021 - 20:40

Stanley Tucci, Colin Firth, Steve McQueen and Nina Hoss to appear at Dublin film festival

Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival unveils line-up for 2021 virtual event

Wed Feb 03 2021 - 13:13

In terms of ‘in terms of’ – Frank McNally on a linguistic plague

An Irishman’s Diary

Fri Jan 15 2021 - 19:30

Spoonful of Sugar: How Mary Poppins contributed to the Covid vaccine story

Julie Andrews’s song was inspired by a polio immunisation, according to its writer’s son

Fri Dec 04 2020 - 13:30

Netflix: 10 of the best new shows and films to watch in December

Including Mank, The Prom, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, The Midnight Sky and Bridgerton

Tue Dec 01 2020 - 06:00

Breakfast in Ballsbridge: When Audrey Hepburn met her dad in Dublin

He was a fascist who walked out on the family. No wonder the star had father issues

Thu Nov 26 2020 - 05:00

Julie Andrews: ‘I was certainly aware of tales about the casting couch’

The star on a turbulent upbringing, and bonding with a new generation via her storytelling podcast

Mon May 11 2020 - 06:00

Daniel O’Donnell: On My Culture Radar

The singer on the mural art of Kevin Gallagher, the comedy of Conal Gallen, and why he’s still enchanted by The Sound of Music

Sat Mar 21 2020 - 05:00

Lots from Luggala and fine furniture from grand Irish houses in London sale

A 25ft table from Carton House among the most expensive items to be auctioned

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

The Hunger: A mixed-media opera about the Famine

Production team and cast illuminate 1840s with sean-nós, economists and vivid footage

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 05:00

Netflix secures Game of Thrones creators in talent arms race

Weiss and Benioff’s €179m deal could take years to pay off for streaming service

Sat Aug 10 2019 - 05:47

Cyndi Lauper revels in success of Kinky Boots

‘I think it has a lot of redemption and, me personally, I’m a sucker for redemption’

Tue Aug 06 2019 - 05:00

Andre Previn, musician with comedic talent, dies aged 89

Repertoire ranged from jazz through to composing classical music and film scores

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 19:31

The 2018 Irish Times Christmas Prize Quiz

Test your knowledge of the past 12 months with these 100 questions – and you could win a prize

Mon Dec 24 2018 - 06:00

Musicals boost Irish cinema takings to highest point since 2009

Superheroes beaten at box office by ‘Mamma Mia!’ sequel and ‘A Star is Born’ remake

Fri Dec 21 2018 - 07:14

Mary Poppins Returns: Emily Blunt is good, but the film is average-alidocious

Review: This sequel, which is practically a remake, lacks the zip of the original

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 05:30

Patrick Freyne: Home alone? Here’s a few scary movies for Christmas

These Christmas classics seem innocent, but they hide a darker, more disturbing message

Sat Dec 15 2018 - 05:00

Dwayne Johnson: Can ‘The Rock’ save Hollywood?

The golden era of a film selling itself on its star is over – but ‘Skyscraper’ does just that

Sat Jul 14 2018 - 06:00

The real Sound of Music: Maria was no flibbertigibbet, and she didn’t teach the kids songs

The 1965 musical was ‘a sugar-coated lie’ with little in common with the real Von Trapps

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 05:00

Kate Adie launches ‘Divided Society’ archive of Troubles

Digital resource features posters, documents and articles relating to 1990s

Mon Jan 22 2018 - 18:27

Another mountain to climb: Celine Byrne takes on Mother Abbess

Ireland’s best-known soprano effortlessly moves from opera to ‘The Sound Of Music’

Fri Nov 24 2017 - 06:00

Entertainer and comedian whose success spanned multiple generations

Bruce Forsyth obituary: born February 22nd, 1928; died August 18th, 2017

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 05:28

So Long, Farewell – An Irishman’s Diary about Stefan Zweig, St Koloman, and the ups and downs of Austria

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 00:01

Dublin International Film Festival reverses deficit

Festival overcomes slide in sponsorship income and box office receipts to record a €50,129 surplus in 2016

Sun Jul 16 2017 - 16:59

Crowds cheer as German politicians vote to legalise same-sex marriage

‘To be honest, Frau Merkel: thanks for nothing’, opposition deputy shouts to chancellor

Fri Jun 30 2017 - 09:07

Maeve Brennan: loneliness elevated to an art form

Eileen Battersby reviews The Long-Winded Lady, Maeve Brennan’s New Yorker sketches, as part of our extensive coverage marking today's centenary of her birth

Fri Jan 06 2017 - 05:00

Check In: Art trails, mystery trips and musical getaways

Jo Linehan rounds up this week’s travel news and deals

Sat Nov 26 2016 - 05:00

Charmian Carr – Liesl Von Trapp in ‘Sound of Music’ – dies at 73

Actor who played eldest of seven children sang ‘Sixteen Going on Seventeen’

Mon Sept 19 2016 - 12:14

Irish actress and producer Roma Downey gets Hollywood star

‘This star is dedicated to the people of Derry... dreams do come true’ she says

Fri Aug 12 2016 - 08:37

A little piece of Austria in Vermont

Sweet spots and Scandinavian style in the classic New England countryside

Sat Aug 22 2015 - 01:25