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Six decades on, West Side Story remains unrivalled, Jamie Bernstein, author of the book, Famous Father Girl, talks about the impact of her father Leonard Bernstein, Lise Hand reviews American Crime Story: Impeachment, Krapp’s Last Tape is one of Samuel Beckett’s best-loved plays, Denis Conway on appearing at the Everyman Theatre in the iconic role

Seán Rocks is joined by Chris Morash, poet John O’Donnell and Brendan Kennelly’s publisher and friend Neil Astley in celebrating the life and work of Brendan Kennelly and a celebration of the life and work of the influential Irish language poet, Máire Mhac an tSaoi with Louis De Paor, Moya Cannon and Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin.

The Map is a monumental new textile by artists Alice Maher & Rachel Fallon, at Rua Red Gallery in Tallaght, the duo has created a world that is sewn, painted & crocheted, Vincent Dubois holds the prestigious position of Titulaire at Notre Dame Cathedral. Zara Hedderman & John Meagher review new music, Coldplay, Joy Crookes, Finneas.

Cara O'Doherty & Paul Whitington review the latest films, The Last Duel, Venom & Arracht, Paul McLoone previews Todd Haynes' new documentary about The Velvet Underground premieres on Apple TV+, Fans of jazz music, and experimentalism in sound, can see Kit Downes on tour from next week, as he brings his quartet on a short tour around Ireland.

Jenn Gannon on the return of Succession, Shakespeare is the theme of the 70th Wexford Festival Opera, who better to direct a Shakespeare inspired opera than Conor Hanratty, Soprano Jade Phoenix will be performing in the opera, A mobile living thing is a new exhibition of drawings by artist Brian Fay, now on at the Municipal Gallery, Dun Laoghaire.

The sad news today of the passing of Paddy Moloney, founder of The Chieftains. Donal Lunny, Peadar Ó Riada, Seán Óg Potts, Moya Brennan, Andrea Corr, Cathy Jordan, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Imelda May, Aoife Nic Cormaic and Seán Ó Sé join Seán Rocks in celebrating the life and music of Paddy Moloney.

In The Echo: Field Recordings From Earlsfort Terrace is a new album from Ross Turner featuring 16 artists incl. Lisa Hannigan & Conor O’Brien, Laethanta Sona is a first-time translation into Irish of Beckett’s Happy Days, Domenico Starnone is a leading Italian writer, Enrica Ferrara reviews Trust, Dublin Arts & Human Rights Festival.

Aoife Barry previews Scenes from a Marriage, which is a modern adaptation of Ingmar Bergman's classic Swedish series, starring Jessica Chastain & Oscar Isaac, Brian Boyd & Louise Bruton review the latest albums including Elaine Mai's debut album 'Home'& Sam Fender's 'Seventeen Going Under'.

Elaine Mai is one of Ireland’s top electronic music producers, has a huge following in Ireland & abroad, collaborating with some of Ireland’s finest, Home is her debut album, Deadly Cuts is the debut film from Rachel Carey, the comedy is set in a vibrant hair salon, Ferghus Ó Conchúir & Lucia Kickham on Tipperary Dance International Festival.

Aingeala Flannery & John Maguire review new films, Deadly Cuts, Sweetheart & The Man who Sold his Skin, Darryl Jones on the South Korean TV sensation streaming on Netflix, Prix Pictet Hope features photographs from 12 different photographers from around the world, Olan McGowan reports on the exhibition, at The Gallery of Photography Ireland.