Maman Poulet is currently going through an arts phase. I confess I know little about the arts, I can’t waffle about it really, no big words or lovey stuff from me. However I’m giving this get out to culture stuff a go at the moment. Two weeks ago it was No Fit State’s Immortal at Dublin Docklands which was fantastic, queer, gender playing, disability friendly, radical circus. (The flirting with the performers was brilliant too…)

Tonight it was The Crucible @ The Abbey. I loved the tilting floor, stuck up the back the view was stunning. One of the actors has had to leave the production for personal family reasons, so in steps the brave Bosco Hogan with only 48 hours to prepare with his script in a book in his hand for comfort and quick reference but it did not detract at all – it was strange to see Patrick Mason come out to address the audience at the beginning to explain the changes and the impact. It was very good, some stunning performances from Declan Conlon in particular, and the messages of the play resonate in 21st century.

Maman Poulet does not propose to turn into an arts blogger you will be relieved to hear – I’d be completely useless at it. I will leave that to Dermod! (read his review here!) Living in the City Centre has so many plusses, and I realise how lucky I am to live around the corner from several theatres and up the road from two cinemas! (Saw Oceans 13 on Sunday, loved that also…how shallow a lesbian am I that loves anything with George Clooney and Brad Pitt!!)