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1961 – Die Fledermaus – De La Salle MS

waterfordtheatrearchive August 19, 2019 0 Comments

Back 58 years to 1961 and the show programme from the De La Salle Musical Society production of Die Fledermaus. Added to the DLS Archive here. 1961 – Die Fledermaus... Read More

WTA 136 – The Finale From The Tramore Tops 1993

waterfordtheatrearchive August 18, 2019 1 Comment

The brilliant family from the 1993 Tops of the Town Tramore show that reached the televised final in the Gaeity Theatre. Using songs from the Pyjama game to a Chorus... Read More

WTA 135 – 1984 Clover Meats Opening.

waterfordtheatrearchive July 29, 2019 0 Comments

Featuring the legendary Ritchie Collins leading the troops is the 1984 Clover Tops opening which started with “No Business Like Show Business’.... Read More

1992 Tops Press Photos

waterfordtheatrearchive July 24, 2019 0 Comments

Loads of familiar faces here from Ray Ban, Tramore and Port and Docks. Have a look and see how many young faces you recognise! There’s quite a few! Originally from... Read More

WTA 134 – Little Shop Of Horrors from Ray Ban Tops 1992

waterfordtheatrearchive July 22, 2019 0 Comments

Todays video comes from the Ray Ban Tops show of 1992 and its an extract from Little Shop Of Horrors featuring Skid Row (led by Billy McCarthy), Little Shop Of... Read More

Showtime Season 2 – Episode 3 – Pentimenti

waterfordtheatrearchive July 21, 2019 3 Comments

I was delighted to be given a copy of an old cassette recording of the launch of Stage Frights ‘Pentimenti’ in the Waterford Crystal Showrooms way back in 1998. It’s... Read More

1989 – The Glass Menagerie – Red Kettle

waterfordtheatrearchive July 17, 2019 0 Comments

In 1989 Red Kettle produced the Tennessee Williams masterpiece ‘The Glass Menagerie’ in Garter Lane under the direction of Barry Cassin. Here is the show programme for a browse. Added... Read More

WTA 133 – Opening / Sucks to be Me from Avenue Q – 2013, Ignite Productions

waterfordtheatrearchive July 15, 2019 0 Comments

Avenue Q is a show that divides people – you either find it hilarious or offensive – or both in equal measure. This was the choice of Ignite Productions in... Read More

WTA 132 – Jacob & Sons / Josephs Coat – 1998

waterfordtheatrearchive July 1, 2019 0 Comments

Way way back many centuries ago… well not exactly – way way back 21 years ago Premier Production produced ‘Joseph’ in the Forum – becoming the first local society to... Read More

WTA 131 – Notes / Prima Donna – South Eastern Theatre Group

waterfordtheatrearchive June 27, 2019 0 Comments

One of my favourite parts of ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’ is the ‘Notes/Prima Donna’ sequence – which was so wonderfully delivered in todays video back in 2014 by an... Read More

2017 – Jesus Christ Superstar – SETG Programme

waterfordtheatrearchive June 17, 2019 0 Comments

In 2017 the South Eastern Theatre Group produced ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ – another highly successful production with AIMS nominations reflecting this, winning the award for best Ensemble. Here’s the show... Read More

WTA 129 – Luck Be A Lady Tonight from Guys and Dolls – 2001, DLS Musical Society

waterfordtheatrearchive June 13, 2019 0 Comments

You know it’s great to get a good strong number with a male chorus in it, and Luck Be A Lady is one of those numbers where the male chorus... Read More

1991 – Dick Whittington – Show Programme – Waterford Panto

waterfordtheatrearchive June 11, 2019 0 Comments

Back 28 years today to the Panto and the programme from Dick Whittington. This was the 7th production from the Waterford Panto Society. Directed by Denny Corcoran. 1991 – Dick... Read More

WTA 128 – Summer Lovin’ from Grease 1991

waterfordtheatrearchive June 9, 2019 1 Comment

Well now we are into the Irish Summer (!!) lets keep going with some summer-themed songs and ‘Summer Lovin’ from Stage Frights production of Grease back in 1991 – The... Read More

WTA 127 – The Sun Has Got His Hat On from ‘Me And My Girl’

waterfordtheatrearchive June 7, 2019 0 Comments

A little bit of Me And My Girl today and the opening to Act 2 – ‘The Sun Has Got His Hat On’. This is from the Edmund Rice Choral... Read More

1995 WIFLO Season Brochure

waterfordtheatrearchive June 4, 2019 0 Comments

Today I’m adding in the 1995 WIFLO Season Brochure to the archive. In 1995 the Waterford entry was ‘Oliver’ by Stage Fright under the direction of Bryan Flynn. It was... Read More

WTA 126 – The Irish Scene from the 1994 John Player Tops

waterfordtheatrearchive June 3, 2019 0 Comments

Continuing our Tops Anniversary weekend – here is the Irish Scene from the John Player Tops national award winning show from 1994.... Read More

WTA 125 – Garth & Dolly

waterfordtheatrearchive June 1, 2019 0 Comments

Some more comedy from the 1994 Tops of the Town national winning show. This time from Davy Sutton and Nicky Cummins as Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton.... Read More

WTA 124 – The Flintstones Comedy – Tops 1994

waterfordtheatrearchive June 1, 2019 0 Comments

A huge part of any Tops show was the comedy team. Here is the ‘Flintstones’ sketch from the 1994 national award-winning show. Enjoy!... Read More

RTE GUIDE FROM 1994 – TOPS FEATURE

waterfordtheatrearchive June 1, 2019 0 Comments

For the weekend that was in it back in 1994 the RTE Guide ran a feature for ‘Tops’. Here it is to peruse. 1994 – Tops Feature – RTE Guide... Read More

WTA 123 – Ray Ban Finale 1992

waterfordtheatrearchive May 28, 2019 0 Comments

Another Tops clip – this time from Ray Ban again – 1992. The Finale of the show started with a Blues Brothers ‘Gimme some lovin’ lead by Terry ‘Scol‘ Grant... Read More

1969 – South Pacific – De La Salle Musical Society

waterfordtheatrearchive May 15, 2019 0 Comments

Way back 50 years today to the spring of 1969 and a production of South Pacific from De La Salle Musical Society. Here is the show programme from that show... Read More

1985 – Calamity Jane – Presentation School

waterfordtheatrearchive May 10, 2019 0 Comments

Back to 1985 today and the Presentation Secondary School produced ‘Calamity Jane’. Here’s the show programme to peruse. 1985 – Calamity Jane – Show Programme... Read More

WTA 120 – On The Street Where You Live with Billy McCarthy

waterfordtheatrearchive May 7, 2019 0 Comments

Billy McCarthy would have turned 65 this weekend just gone, and it seems as good a time as any to replay one of his party pieces – the beautiful ‘On... Read More

2006 – Babes In The Woods Gallery – Waterford Panto

waterfordtheatrearchive April 18, 2019 0 Comments

Its been a while since we had some photos and something from Panto – so way back to 2006 and Babes in The Woods in the Theatre Royal. Added to... Read More

2016 – Oklahoma! – Waterford Musical Society

waterfordtheatrearchive April 15, 2019 0 Comments

This time of the year has become Waterford Musical Society’s time of year and with their production of ‘South Pacific’ approaching here is a throwback to their last Rogers &... Read More

2017 – Ignite Productions – ‘In The Heights’ – Show Programme

waterfordtheatrearchive April 9, 2019 0 Comments

Back a short hop today to 2017 and Ignite Productions were once again producing an original piece of theatre that was challenging. This time it was the recent Broadway /... Read More

WTA 119 – Blood Brothers Extract from the Variety Show, 2011

waterfordtheatrearchive April 7, 2019 0 Comments

The Variety Show preceded the Bilberry Goats comedy shows and was in essence 2 tops of the town style halve with extracts from musicals, comedy and various other acts. Produced... Read More

1982 – Tops Local Rounds – Raytex vs Clover

waterfordtheatrearchive April 3, 2019 0 Comments

Another classic ‘Tops’ Programme – this time from 1982 and featuring Raytex vs Clover. Added to ‘Tops’ Archive here. 1982 – Tops Of The Town Local – Raytex vs Clover... Read More

1997 – Press Details for ‘Joseph’ – Premier Productions

waterfordtheatrearchive April 1, 2019 0 Comments

Well – it was big news at the time! One of the first groups to be allowed to perform the updated new version of ‘Joseph’ back in 1997 was Premier... Read More

2006 – De La Salle College – Les Mis Show Programme

waterfordtheatrearchive March 28, 2019 0 Comments

The first Schools production of Les Mis in Waterford was performed by De La Salle College in 2006 in the Theatre Royal. Here is the show programme from that very... Read More

WTA 114 – Backstage At Crazy For You – 2003

waterfordtheatrearchive March 27, 2019 0 Comments

Another of the Backstage videos – this time of Crazy For You by Premier Productions in 2003. This mainly features a tour of the set (or lack thereof) by the... Read More

1959 – Oklahoma! Show Programme – De La Salle MS

waterfordtheatrearchive March 19, 2019 0 Comments

Way back 60 years ago De La Salle MS were producing Oklahoma! A very old programme here and a very welcome addition to the archive! Added to the DLS Archive... Read More

WTA 113 – Tramore Tops 1992 Opening

waterfordtheatrearchive March 18, 2019 0 Comments

This is the opening from the Tramore Tops 1992 production produced by the late great Bryan Flynn. This show got to the national quarter finals. The opening featuring songs from... Read More

2005 – The Wizard Of Oz – Flaggy Lane Juniors

waterfordtheatrearchive March 5, 2019 0 Comments

Another classic photo today – and this time it’s from the Flaggy Lane Juniors production of ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ – 2005. Young and familiar faces here sharing the stage... Read More

1994 – Oliver! Fagin’s Gang Photo

waterfordtheatrearchive March 2, 2019 0 Comments

Just a short update today – but what a great update and what a great photo. Fagin’s gang from the 1994 Stage Fright production of Oliver! , and how young... Read More

2012 – The last WIFLO Season Brochure

waterfordtheatrearchive February 27, 2019 0 Comments

By request here is the final WIFLO Brochure from 2012 – the festival that saw the South Eastern Theatre Group sweep the boards with Les Miserables. The Festival had fallen... Read More

WTA 111 – Modern Major General

waterfordtheatrearchive February 26, 2019 0 Comments

Des Manahan has long been the definitive G&S performer in Waterford and beyond, and in 1996 and 1998 he played one of his favourite parts for the Edmund Rice Choral... Read More

1985 Tops Magazine

waterfordtheatrearchive February 19, 2019 1 Comment

I love these old Tops Magazines – this one from 1985. The other 2 in the archive are here and here. As usual, there are loads of photos from around... Read More

1974 – WIFLO Programme

waterfordtheatrearchive February 14, 2019 0 Comments

This is a rather unusual programme for WIFLO – it merely lists the shows and has all the usual paraphernalia with committees and lists etc… but has no actual details... Read More

1986 – Tops National Quarter Finals Programme. Waterford Glass vs ESB

waterfordtheatrearchive February 12, 2019 0 Comments

In 1986 Waterford Glass reached the televised final of the Tops only to finish as runners-up. Here is the show programme from the quarter-final performance in Limerick vs the ESB... Read More

1998 – The Salvage Shop at the Gaiety Theatre – Red Kettle

waterfordtheatrearchive February 5, 2019 0 Comments

Delighted to have this programme from the production of the Salvage Shop that played at our the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin in 1998. The Salvage Shop was written by local... Read More

WTA 109 – Oliver from Gala 121 – 1997

waterfordtheatrearchive February 4, 2019 0 Comments

Today it’s another classic extract from Gala 121, 1997 – some scenes from ‘Oliver’ the Stage Fright production that did so well in WIFLO 1995.... Read More

WTA 108 – ‘I Got Rhythm’ from Premier Productions ‘Crazy For You’ – 2003

waterfordtheatrearchive January 31, 2019 0 Comments

‘Crazy For You’ is the modern-day Gershwin musical, and in 2003 Premier Productions produced the show in the Theatre Royal Waterford, directed by Liam Butler and Choreography by Michelle Condon.... Read More

1989 – How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying – De La Salle College

waterfordtheatrearchive January 29, 2019 1 Comment

In 1989 De La Salle College produced arguably the finest College and possibly junior show of all time – How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. It was a... Read More

WTA 107 – GALA 121 – The ‘Andrew Lloyd Webber Tribute’ – 1997

waterfordtheatrearchive January 28, 2019 0 Comments

In 1997 Stage Fright produced ‘Gala 121’ – celebrating 121 years of the Theatre Royal as a theatre. One of the scenes in it was the ‘Tribute to Lloyd Webber’... Read More

WTA 106 – The Indian Scene from Annie Get Your Gun 1992

waterfordtheatrearchive January 17, 2019 0 Comments

This is another classic scene from the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society’s production of ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ in 1992 starring the legendary Martina Flynn as Annie and Denny... Read More

2017 – Bugsy Malone – SE Theatre Group

waterfordtheatrearchive January 16, 2019 0 Comments

In Spring of 2017 the South Eastern Theatre Group presented the ever-popular ‘Bugsy Malone’ in the Theatre Royal. Here’s the show programme – added to the SETG Archive here. 2017... Read More

WTA 105 – The Good Council – The Bilberry Goats

waterfordtheatrearchive January 14, 2019 0 Comments

It’s been a little while since we had a bit of comedy and a new ‘Goats’ video so here we go – the ‘Good Council’ sketch… and let’s hope it’s... Read More

Showtime 015 – Lovesong

waterfordtheatrearchive January 13, 2019 0 Comments

Red ‘n Blue Theatre present the Irish Premiere of Lovesong in Garter Lane this week. A new Waterford Theatre company – what’s not to love? Jenny Fennessy and Dylan Kennedy... Read More

1997 – Waterford Youth Arts – The War Mongrels Programme

waterfordtheatrearchive January 9, 2019 0 Comments

A visit to our friends in Waterford Youth Arts today and their 1997 production of ‘The War Mongrels’, written and directed by Liam Meagher. Added to the WYA archive here.... Read More

WTA 104 – Waterford Glass Tops Opening 1983

waterfordtheatrearchive January 8, 2019 0 Comments

Featuring such songs as ‘Kisses of Fire Burning Burning’ and ‘Come on Baby Light My Fire’ – it’s easy to see the common theme in the opening to this particular... Read More

1965 – De La Salle Musical Society – The Desert Song

waterfordtheatrearchive January 7, 2019 0 Comments

Way way back 54 years today to the De La Salle Musical Society and ‘The Desert Song’. Up until it’s recent demise, De La Salle was the longest running musical... Read More

Showtime 014 – Glenn Murphy

waterfordtheatrearchive January 6, 2019 0 Comments

Glenn Murphy returns to the Waterford Stage later this month with a trio of concerts ‘From Me To You’ in Garter Lane. I caught up with Glenn to talk about... Read More

Showtime Episode 12 – Panto

waterfordtheatrearchive December 2, 2018 0 Comments

Episode 12 visits the wonderful world of Panto with the ‘Ghost of Panto Past’ – Padraig O’Griofa and the ‘Ghost of Christmas Present’ – Anne Corcoran Brown. 33 years this... Read More

WTA 101 – 1992 – Fame – Spotlight Productions Video Clip

waterfordtheatrearchive November 21, 2018 0 Comments

The European Premier of ‘Fame’ took place in the Theatre Royal in the winter of 1992. It was probably not the best show ever to grace the Theatre Royal stage,... Read More

1979 – WIFLO Season Brochure

waterfordtheatrearchive November 13, 2018 0 Comments

Back 39 years to 1979 today and the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera season brochure – have a look! Added to the WIFLO archive here. 1979 – WIFLO Season... Read More

Showtime Episode 11 – Br. Ben Hanlon Pt 2

waterfordtheatrearchive November 11, 2018 0 Comments

I recently spoke to Br. Ben about the Addams Family. When we finished talking about that we left the ‘tape running’ so to speak – and talked about choirs, theatre,... Read More

WTA 100 – Broadway Melody from ‘Singing In The Rain’ 2005

waterfordtheatrearchive November 8, 2018 0 Comments

A clip from the ‘Singing In The Rain’ that took the WIFLO honours in 2005 from our own Flaggy Lane Productions… this is ‘Broadway Melody’ – enjoy!... Read More

2015 Bilberry Goats Show Programme

waterfordtheatrearchive November 6, 2018 0 Comments

Here is the programme from the Bilberry Goats 2015 performance in Garter Lane Theatre. Added to the Bilberry Goats Archive here 2015 – Bilberry Goats Show Programme... Read More

Showtime Episode 010 – Jim Nolan and Mount Prospect

waterfordtheatrearchive November 4, 2018 0 Comments

Always a pleasure to talk to Jim Nolan anytime of the year. At the moment he’s working on Mt. Prospect – a co-production with WIT and Garter Lane. Jim talks... Read More

1978 – ACEC Tops Celebration Show

waterfordtheatrearchive November 3, 2018 0 Comments

In the 1970’s the ACEC dominated Tops both locally and nationally. 1978 saw the company present a 2 hour special show in the Theatre Royal to celebrate this success. Here... Read More

2007 – Jesus Christ Superstar – De La Salle College

waterfordtheatrearchive November 1, 2018 0 Comments

The programme from the third time that De La Salle College produced Jesus Christ Superstar – this time the 2007 version. Have a browse! Added to the DLS archive here.... Read More

Showtime 009 – Jack Cunningham Productions and Little Shop Of Horrors

waterfordtheatrearchive October 28, 2018 0 Comments

The busy October continues as Jack Cunningham Productions brings us ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’. He joins us for a chat along with Emma Walsh. Also as a bonus some cast... Read More

WTA 099 – The Opening – John Player Tops 1987 Waterford Glass

waterfordtheatrearchive October 26, 2018 0 Comments

Today it’s back to the classic 1987 televised final and the opening from the Waterford Glass show which featured heavily ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’. Some familiar faces and names... Read More

2001 – Brigadoon – De La Salle Musical Society

waterfordtheatrearchive October 22, 2018 0 Comments

Back 17 years today to roughly around this time of year and De La Salle were presenting ‘Brigadoon’ in the Theatre Royal under the direction of Tony Finnegan. The show... Read More

Showtime 008 – The Beautiful Game with Dee Lanigan

waterfordtheatrearchive October 21, 2018 0 Comments

The busy October schedule continues with the South Eastern Theatre Groups production of ‘The Beautiful Game’ rapidly approaching. Chairperson Dee Lanigan called in for a chat about what to expect... Read More

1996 – The Stomping Ground – Red Kettle

waterfordtheatrearchive October 16, 2018 0 Comments

In 1996 Red Kettle produced ‘The Stomping Ground’ which was a new play by Loughlin Deegan. The show brochure is below, and added to the Red Kettle Archive here. ... Read More

Showtime 007 – Br. Ben on the Addams Family and De La Salle at 40

waterfordtheatrearchive October 14, 2018 0 Comments

Brother Ben has seen it all with De La Salle College… this episode he joins me to talk about the Addams Family – De La Salle’s annual production and De... Read More

2008 – Cinderella – Waterford Panto Society Programme

waterfordtheatrearchive October 9, 2018 0 Comments

A visit to Panto today and back to 2008 when Waterford Panto Society produced the only one of it’s 33 productions outside of the Theatre Royal – in ‘The Forum’.... Read More

Showtime 006 – I Do, I Do, So I Do – Tony Corcoran

waterfordtheatrearchive October 7, 2018 0 Comments

It’s not every week you open a ‘World Premiere’ – and that’s exactly what is on this week in Garter Lane from the pen of Tony Corcoran and the hilarious... Read More

Audio Interview – Paul ‘Flex’ Browne Talks to Mary O’Neill about Man Of La Mancha

waterfordtheatrearchive October 5, 2018 0 Comments

Loads of audio snippets to add over the next few weeks to the archive. This one is from 2017 and Paul Browne dropped into Mary O’Neill on the ‘Fringe’ to... Read More

2005 – WIFLO Season Brochure

waterfordtheatrearchive October 2, 2018 0 Comments

Today we have the season brochure from WIFLO 2005 when Flaggy Lane Productions became the first Waterford Society to win the Festival with ‘Singing In The Rain’.. a feat they... Read More

1984 – De La Salle College – My Fair Lady Show Programme

waterfordtheatrearchive September 28, 2018 0 Comments

Back 34 years today to the Spring of 1984 and De La Salle College presented ‘My Fair Lady’ in the Theatre Royal as their annual production. As always – a... Read More

Sleeping Beauty – 2000 – Show Programme

waterfordtheatrearchive September 24, 2018 0 Comments

A bit of Panto today and the programme from Waterford Panto Society’s production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’. Added to the Panto archive here. 2000 – Sleeping Beauty – Show Programme... Read More

WTA 095 – The Dr. Dolittle Scene from Nokia Tops 1990

waterfordtheatrearchive September 22, 2018 0 Comments

This scene features the legendary Gary Power as Dr. Dolittle from the 1990’s Nokia Tops of the Town entry, produced by Michael Grant. It also has some familiar faces popping... Read More

WTA 094 – Jonah (2003) by Spraoi

waterfordtheatrearchive September 20, 2018 0 Comments

So opening a brand new long overdue item on the archive – the legends at Spraoi who have been entertaining the city and county (and country!) for as long as... Read More

New Website Design and Short List for the Blog awards!

waterfordtheatrearchive September 20, 2018 0 Comments

As time was evolving I found that the site was starting to look and feel clunky and dated and mainly a bit cluttered – so I decided to clean it... Read More

WTA 093 – Texas Has A Whorehouse In It – Premier Productions 2002

waterfordtheatrearchive September 13, 2018 1 Comment

Way back to 2002 today and a Liam Meagher production of ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ featuring a host of lovely girls and led by Ray Collins. This is... Read More

2016 – A Moon For The Misbegotten – Theatre Royal Productions

waterfordtheatrearchive September 10, 2018 0 Comments

In 2016 the Theatre Royal produced one of Eugene O’Neill’s rarely produced plays – A Moon For The Misbegotten. It was a co-production with the Geva Theatre Centre in Rochester... Read More

WTA 092 – Vintage Photos from Tom Healy’s own private collection

waterfordtheatrearchive September 7, 2018 0 Comments

I’m delighted to share this slideshow video with you all today. It’s from the private collection of Tom Healy and is added to the archive with thanks to Tom’s family.... Read More

2000 – Blues In The Night – Open Space Theatre Company

waterfordtheatrearchive September 4, 2018 0 Comments

In 2000 Open Space Theatre Company performed Noel Kelly’s wonderful play about local soccer ‘Blues in The Night’ starring five local actors. Here is the show programme to read. 2000... Read More

Showtime 005 – Hairspray Week

waterfordtheatrearchive September 2, 2018 0 Comments

Firmly in the realm of Musical Theatre this week as we turn our attention onto Theatrebox’s production of Hairspray. Joining me is Liam Butler Director and Ben Nolan – Edna... Read More

WTA 091 – Jellicle Songs For Jellicle Cats – Ignite Productions

waterfordtheatrearchive September 1, 2018 0 Comments

Back in 2012 Ignite Productions (then known as the Waterford Glee Club) performed Cats with a largely junior cast in an award winning production directed by Vicki Graham. Here’s a... Read More

1982 – Oklahoma – Presentation Secondary Pupils

waterfordtheatrearchive August 30, 2018 0 Comments

Our first show programme from the Presentation Secondary School who have produced quite a number of musicals over the years. This one – Oklahoma from 1982. Lots of familiar names... Read More

WTA 090 – The Courtroom – Bilberry Goats

waterfordtheatrearchive August 29, 2018 1 Comment

Some more classic Comedy for you today – this time the Bilberry Goats and their Courtroom sketch – as Un – PC and hilarious as ever! ... Read More

Showtime 004 – Conor Clancy and ‘A Little Room’

waterfordtheatrearchive August 26, 2018 0 Comments

Back on the audio trail this week after my holidays. Delighted to hear from Conor Clancy all about ‘A Little Room’ and how he’s developing a play which features a... Read More

1981 Tops Handwritten Adjudication sheets – Waterford Glass, National Quarter Finals

waterfordtheatrearchive August 25, 2018 0 Comments

To add to our collection of handwritten original adjudications we have this Waterford Glass one from the 1981 national quarter finals. Have a read to see what the adjudicator rated... Read More

Annie – De La Salle Musical Society 2007 – Show Programme

waterfordtheatrearchive August 22, 2018 0 Comments

2007 saw De La Salle stage the perennial favourite ‘Annie’ – that seemed to pop up every couple of years in the noughties… Here is the show programme. Added to... Read More

WTA 089 – This is the Hour – South Eastern Theatre Group

waterfordtheatrearchive August 20, 2018 0 Comments

Back to 2013 today and the epic ‘This Is The Hour’ from the South Eastern Theatre Groups production of ‘Miss Saigon’. One of my personal favourite musicals. Featuring Holly Ryan... Read More

WTA 088 – Avenue Q Promos

waterfordtheatrearchive August 15, 2018 0 Comments

Avenue Q is a strange beast of a show – some find it hilarious, some find it – frankly quite offensive. Here are 3 promos that were made at the... Read More

WTA 087 – Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat – The Flying Pigs Ball

waterfordtheatrearchive August 12, 2018 1 Comment

More goodies from the ‘Flying Pigs Ball’ today as our esteemed theatre reviewer Pat McEvoy leads the charges in the Guys and Dolls showstopper. [Adsense-A]... Read More

1991 – Moonshine – Red Kettle – Show Programme

waterfordtheatrearchive August 10, 2018 0 Comments

1991 saw Red Kettle producing another Jim Nolan play – this time ‘Moonshine’. Jim Nolan plays are always red letter dates in Waterford Theatre history. Have a browse of the... Read More

WTA 086 – Waterford Glass Tops Opening 1982

waterfordtheatrearchive August 9, 2018 0 Comments

Some more Tops nostalgia here – the opening to the 1982 Waterford Glass Show.... Read More

Showtime Waterford Episode 003 – Spraoi Special

waterfordtheatrearchive August 5, 2018 0 Comments

How could we feature anything this week other then the jewel in Waterford’s festival crown – Spraoi, the biggest street theatre festival in the country. Joining me are Rob O’Connor,... Read More

1999 – De La Salle College – Some Like It Hot – Show Programme

waterfordtheatrearchive August 2, 2018 0 Comments

1999 saw De La Salle College producing the musical based on the classic Jack Lemmon / Tony Curtis movie. Here is the show programme! Added to the De La Salle... Read More

WTA 085 – Everybody’s Got The Right – Episode 3

waterfordtheatrearchive July 31, 2018 0 Comments

And now – the final part of ‘Everybody’s Got The Right’ – the making of Dat’s De Y’s production of Assassins, 2017. This three parter has been a hugely interesting... Read More

Showtime Waterford Episode 002 – David Hayes & Nick Bailey – Inside West Side

waterfordtheatrearchive July 29, 2018 0 Comments

David Hayes and Nick Bailey are re-working West Side Story into ‘Inside West Side’ – a brand new studio album which received huge support from Waterford Musical Theatre fans in... Read More

1957 – The Drama Circle – A Stranger Came

waterfordtheatrearchive July 28, 2018 0 Comments

Some vintage material today from 1957 – 61 years ago. Here is the show brochure and a press clipping from ‘A Stranger Came’ – The Drama Circle. 1957 – A... Read More

WTA 084 – 1991 – My Fair Lady – Get Me To The Church On Time

waterfordtheatrearchive July 26, 2018 0 Comments

Another classic video today – way back to 1991 and the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society’s production of ‘My Fair Lady’. Featuring the late great Denny Corcoran as Alfie... Read More