Leviathan: Political Cabaret is a regular debate and discussion event in Dublin, Ireland

Ireland

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 which is usually hosted by economist, writer and broadcaster, David McWilliams

David McWilliams

David McWilliams is an Irish journalist and economist. McWilliams has worked with as an economist with Central Bank of Ireland and as a banker with UBS bank and the Banque Nationale de Paris...

 in Dublin's Button Factory (formerly the Temple Bar Music Centre). Leviathan was established by Naoise Nunn in 2003 and has featured interactive debate and discussion with politicians, writers and commentators as well as satirical music by Paddy Cullivan and the Camembert Quartet and has commissioned new cartoons from Langerland.com. Leviathan hosted spoken word and debating tents at the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Electric Picnic

Electric Picnic

The 2005 festival took place on Saturday 3 September and Sunday 4 September. It is best remembered for Arcade Fire's performance which came before their subsequent mainstream success...

 festivals in Stradbally, Co. Laois. Leviathan was relaunched with a US Presidential Election Special on November 4, 2008 in the Button Factory, Dublin.

External links

• Official Site
• New York Times article
• Irish Times article (subs. required)
• Electric Picnic 2007 Leviathan Programme
• CNAM/PBS Documentary "The Anti-Americans" featuring Leviathan:Political Cabaret (Quicktime Movie)
• "What Have the Brits Ever Done for Us?" British Council event
• Galway Arts Festival 2005 Leviathan Sebastian Barry event