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Video – Skid Row / American Dream from Tramore Tops 1993

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Here is the show stopping Skid Row / American Dream from the 1993 Tramore Tops produced by Bryan Flynn. This one is fronted by Liam Butler.... Read More

Observe The Sons Of Ulster Marching Towards The Somme – Show Programme – Red Kettle 1990

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Here is the show programme from Red Kettles 1990 production of ‘Observe The Sons Of Ulster Marching Towards The Somme’ (a contender for the longest play title ever???)… Observe The... Read More

Video – Any Dream Will Do – Joseph – Premier Productions 1997

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Here is the final chorus from Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat produced by Premier Productions in 1997 in the Forum Waterford. Featuring Jamie Beamish and Greta Rochford.... Read More

Video – Razzle Dazzle from Chicago 1992 – Stage Fright

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Here is Keith Dunphy as Billy Flynn singing ‘Razzle Dazzle’ from the 1992 Stage Fright production of ‘Chicago.’... Read More

Video – As Long As He Needs Me – Oliver! 1994

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Here is the great Carrie Crowley with a classic song from Bryan Flynns 1994 production of ‘Oliver!’. [AdSense-A... Read More

Video – Alone And Yet Alive – The Hot Mikado – Flaggy Lane 2004

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Here is a great song from the Hot Mikado, 2004. Vicki Graham as Katisha sings ‘Alone and Yet Alive’.... Read More

John Player Tops Quarter Finals 1990 – Show Programme

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Here is the show programme from the 1990 Tops Quarter Finals that took place in the Theatre Royal in Waterford featuring ‘A Scoop for NTV’ from Nokia. 1990 – National... Read More

The Spirit Of Man / War Of The Worlds – Crystal Tops 1990

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The legendary Dermot Power with a showstopper from the 1990 Waterford Crystal Tops – ‘The Spirit Of Man’ – mixed in with some War Of The Worlds for good measure.... Read More

Showtime! April 18th 2021

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Here is last Sundays Showtime first broadcast on WLR for anybody looking for their weekly fix of showtunes!... Read More

On The Fringe with Geoff

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I was delighted today to be invited onto ‘On The Fringe’ on WLR to have a chat with Geoff about the streams coming up to their first anniversary and other... Read More

Video – The Nativity from Whistle Down The Wind – Tramore Schools

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Here is the brilliant Nativity from Whistle Down The Wind by Tramore Combined Schools.... Read More

Video – Lonely Room – Oklahoma 1999

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Here is Pat McEvoy as Jud Fry in De La Salle’s 1999 production of ‘Oklahoma’.... Read More

Video – ‘Let Me Sing And I’m Happy’ – Billy McCarthy, 2003

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Taken from last Sunday nights stream and the last night concert of WIFLO 2003 here is the great Billy McCarthy in full flow with Irving Berlin’s ‘Let Me Sing And... Read More

Video – Fit As A Fiddle – Singing In The Rain – 2005

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From the WIFLO winning production here is a classic from ‘Singing In The Rain’ – produced by Flaggy Lane Productions in 2005.... Read More

One Flew Over The Cuckoo Nest – Gary Power Productions – Show Programme

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The show programme from Gary Power Productions version of ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest’ – some local legends on display – have a browse. Click below. Gary Power Productions... Read More

Video – Look At Me I’m Sandra Dee – Grease 1993

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From Stage Frights 1993 production of Grease here is Karen Steenson leading the girls.... Read More

1993 – John Player Tops Final Programme – Tramore vs Dunnes Stores

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Here is the show programme from the national final of the 1993 Tops – from the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin. 1993 – John Player Tops National Final Programme – Tramore... Read More

Video – No Business Like Show Business – Annie Get Your Gun 1992

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From the 1992 Edmund Rice Production here is ‘No Business Like Show Business’ featuring Des Whelan, Peter O’Brien, Des Manahan and Martina Flynn Shanahan.... Read More

Showtime! Sunday April 11th 2021

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Your weekly dose of Showtunes if you missed it from last Sunday evening. First broadcast on WLR.... Read More

Video – It’s A Fine Life – Oliver 1994 – Stage Fright

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Another video from ‘that’ production of Oliver! This time it’s Carrie Crowley as Nancy leading the troops in It’s A Fine Life.... Read More

Video – This Nearly Was Mine – South Pacific 2019

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A beautiful rendition of a beautiful song from Dermot Keyes as Emile in the 2019 Waterford Musical Society production of South Pacific.... Read More

Video – Opening – Nokia Tops 1987

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Here is the opening of the Nokia Tops from 1987.... Read More

Showtime! Sunday April 4th

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Your weekly dose of showtimes for anybody who missed it on Sunday. First broadcast on WLRFM on Sunday April 4th.... Read More

Video – Fly The Flag Of Freedom High – Michael Collins

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It would have been Bryan Flynn’s 50th birthday today. Here is one of his masterpieces.... Read More

Video – Here Within These Walls – Sister Act 2015 – Ignite Productions

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Lynsey Penkert as the Reverend Mother singing ‘Here Within These Walls’ from Ignite’s production of Sister Act 2015.... Read More

1983 – Waterford Glass Tops Finale

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Here is the finale from the 1983 Waterford Glass Tops show fronted by a host of familiar faces…... Read More

Video – Love On The Rocks – Waterford Glass Tops 1982

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Here is the Boss himself Denny Corcoran singing ‘Love On The Rocks’ in the 1982 Waterford Crystal Tops show.... Read More

Video – Waterford Glass 1985 Tops Finale

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Here is the finale to the 1985 Waterford Glass Tops of the Town production.... Read More

Video – NYC from Annie – De La Salle Musical Society, 2007

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Here is NYC from Annie – this version produced by De La Salle Musical society in 2007. Featuring Ray Collins as Oliver ‘Daddy’ Warbucks and Sonya Fox as Grace.... Read More

Showtime! Sunday March 21st

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Your weekly dose of show tunes for anybody who missed it. First broadcast on WLR Sunday March 21st at 7pm.... Read More

Video – The 3 Mammas

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Deborah Cunningham (1992), Brenda Giles (2018) and Anne Marie Collins (2019) all perform ‘Mamma’ from Chicago… we couldn’t pick between them so we added them all together.... Read More

Video – Music Of The Night – Phantom Of The Opera 2013

waterfordtheatrearchive March 19, 2021 0 Comments

Paul Mescal sings the show stopping ‘Music Of The Night’ in the South Eastern Theatre Groups production of ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’.... Read More

2009 – Stags And Hens – Gary Power Productions

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Here is the show programme from Gary Powers 2009 production of ‘Stags And Hens’ staged in the Theatre Royal and featuring a host of local comedic talent. 2009 – Gary... Read More

Video – Blackout from In The Heights – Ignite Productions

waterfordtheatrearchive March 16, 2021 0 Comments

From the 2018 production of ‘In The Heights’ here is the finale to Act 1 – ‘Blackout’. Produced by Ignite Productions in the Theatre Royal in 2018.... Read More

Showtime! Waterfords Top 20 Favourite Musical Songs.

waterfordtheatrearchive March 15, 2021 0 Comments

For anybody who missed the Top 20 countdown on WLR last night here is the online playback. Hundreds of people voted and we compiled the final list… have a listen... Read More

Video – Chess / Maybe This Time from Nokia 1989 Tops

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From the 1989 Nokia Tops show here is a great scene featuring songs from Chess and Cabaret.... Read More

Video – Little Shop Of Horrors from The Little Shop Of Horrors – 1993

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From Premier Productions acclaimed production of ‘The Little Shop Of Horrors’ here is the opening number from the show.... Read More

Video – Lady In Their Sensitivites – Sweeney Todd – Bowler Hat

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Here is a stunning rendition of a beautiful quartet from Sweeney Todd – produced by Bowler Hat.... Read More

1987 – Tops National Final Programme – Waterford Glass vs Cork Teachers & Students

waterfordtheatrearchive March 11, 2021 0 Comments

Here’s a rare treasure – the programme from the 1987 televised national Tops final that featured our own Waterford Glass and Cork Teachers & Students. So many clips from this... Read More

Bouncers – Bowler Hat 2010 – Show Programme

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Click below to browse the show programme from Bowler Hats 2010 production of ‘Bouncers’ in the Theatre Royal. 2010 – Bouncers – Show Programme... Read More

Video – The Juck’s Backstage Tour of Les Mis 2011

waterfordtheatrearchive March 9, 2021 0 Comments

Who better to give us a backstage tour of any show then the legend himself Mr. Brian ‘The Juck’ Collins? This from Les Mis 2011 by the South Eastern Theatre... Read More

Video – I Am So Proud – Hot Mikado 2004

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From the Hot Mikado 2004 here is Adam Lawlor, Richie Hayes and Raymond Collins in the brilliant trio ‘I Am So Proud’.... Read More

The Hot Mikado – Flaggy Lane Productions Show Programme

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From the 2004 production of ‘The Hot Mikado’ here is the show programme for a browse. Click below to read. 2004 – The Hot Mikado – Show Programme... Read More

The Wizard Of Oz – 2007 – Show Programme

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From Flaggy Lane Productions 2007 production of ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ – the show programme. Click below to have a browse… 2007 – The Wizard Of Oz – Flaggy Lane... Read More

Video – Raise Your Voice – Sister Act 2015

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Some more from the lunatic Sisters from Ignite’s 2015 production of ‘Sister Act’. This time it’s ‘Raise Your Voice’.... Read More

Video – Pentimenti Extract – Stage Fright

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Here is another extract from the classic ‘Pentimenti’ by Bryan Flynn.... Read More

Video – To Life from Fiddler On The Roof – Waterford Musical Society 2018

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From Waterford Musical Society’s 2018 production of ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ here is ‘To Life’.... Read More

2010 – Brighton by Jim Nolan – Show Programme

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From Jim’s 2010 play ‘Brighton’ – produced by Garter Lane – here is the show programme. 2010 – Brighton – Show Programme... Read More

Luck Be A Lady – Guys And Dolls 2006 – Flaggy Lane Productions

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Here is the show stopping ‘Luck Be A Lady’ from Flaggy Lanes award winning production of ‘Guys And Dolls’ back in 2006.... Read More

2013 – Miss Saigon Programme – The South Eastern Theatre Group

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Here is the show programme from the South Eastern Theatre Groups 2013 production of Miss Saigon. Click below to read it. 2013 – Miss Saigon Programme – South Eastern Theatre... Read More

Video – The Movie In My Mind – Miss Saigon – 2013 – South Eastern Theatre Group

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From the South Eastern’s 2013 production of Miss Saigon here is Julie Power as Gigi and Holly Ryan as Kim singing ‘The Movie In My Mind’ – supported by the... Read More

Video – You’ve Got To Pick A Pocket Or Two – Oliver! 1995

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Even more from Stage Fright and the 1995 epic production of “Oliver!”. This time it’s Fagin’s gang giving us ‘You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket Or Two’ led by Keith... Read More

Video – I Could Be That Guy – Sister Act 2015

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From Ignite’s 2015 production of ‘Sister Act’ here is Leon Sheehan leading the troops as Eddie in ‘I Could Be That Guy’.... Read More

1980 – Tops Of The Town Rules and Regulations Booklet

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Did you ever wonder what kind of rules governed the beloved ‘Tops Of The Town’? Well – here is a booklet from 1980 where you can peruse the rules of... Read More

Video – Mama from Chicago 1992

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Here is the wonderful Deborah Cunningham giving us Mama from Stage Frights 1992 production of Chicago.... Read More

Video – ‘Oom Pah Pah’ from Oliver 1995 – Stage Fright

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From ‘That’ production of Oliver here is another extract – this was recorded at a dress rehearsal, so you may spot a couple of cast members out of costume if... Read More

1990 – Talbot’s Box – Red Kettle – Show Programme

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From 31 years ago – back in 1990 – here is the show programme from the Red Kettle production of Talbot’s Box – directed by Jim Nolan. Have a browse.... Read More

Video – This Nearly Was Mine – South Pacific 1988

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The wonderful Billy McCarthy as Emile in South Pacific 1988, produced by De La Salle Musical Society.... Read More

Video – I’d Do Anything from Oliver! 1995

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Here is ‘I’d Do Anything’ from Stage Fright’s iconic production of Oliver! back in 1995.... Read More

Video – ‘Consider Yourself’ from Oliver! 1995

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From ‘that’ production of Oliver in 1995, here is ‘Consider Yourself’ – produced by Stage Fright and directed by Bryan Flynn.... Read More

Video – Roxie from Chicago 1992

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Here is Karen Steenson fronting ‘Roxie’ from Stage Frights production of Chicago from 1992.... Read More

Video – Shaking At The High School Hop – Grease 1991

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Here is the opening to act 2 from Stage Frights 1991 production of ‘Grease’ at the Theatre Royal Waterford.... Read More

Video – Getting To Know You – The King And I – De La Salle 1993

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From De La Salles award winning 1993 production of ‘The King And I’, here is Carrie Crowley leading ‘Getting to Know You’.... Read More

Video – Angels – Whistle Down The Wind 1996

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Here is the beautiful duet ‘Angels’ from Whistle Down The Wind, produced by Tramore combined schools in 1996.... Read More

Video – Wash That Man – Edmund Rice CMS – South Pacific 1993

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Here is ‘Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair’ from South Pacific 1993, produced by the Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society.... Read More

Video – Ballet from Carousel – 1986 – De La Salle Musical Society

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From the 1986 production of Carousel here is the Ballet from De La Salle Musical Society. The lead dancer was a young Michelle Condon.... Read More

Video – A Room in Bloomsbury – The Boyfriend 1994

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From the 1994 productions of ‘The Boyfriend’ by De La Salle College here is Mark Power and Ursula Hauck with ‘A Room In Bloomsbury’.... Read More

Video – When A Felons not Engaged In His Employment – Pirates Of Penzance – 1994

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From the Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society’s 1994 production of ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ here is Denny Corcoran leading the troops as the Chief of Police in a Keystone... Read More

Des Manahan Tribute – Interview with Matt Keane from 2015

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This interview was recorded in 2015 as part of Matts ‘Keane On People’ season. At the time Des was rehearsing for Theatrebox’s production of ‘West Side Story’. First broadcast on... Read More

A Tribute To Des Manahan – Deise Today, January 25th 2021

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Another lovely tribute to Des Manahan with Damien Tiernan, Carrie Crowley, Jim Nolan and Brendan Gallagher. Recorded on Jan 25th 2021. For more see www.wlrfm.com... Read More

A Tribute To Des Manahan – Showtime, January 24th 2021

waterfordtheatrearchive January 25, 2021 1 Comment

48 minutes of music he loved, extracts from Des talking and performances from Des. First broadcast on WLR on January 25th 2021 at 7pm. For more see www.wlrfm.com... Read More

A Tribute to Des Manahan – The Saturday Cafe – Saturday Jan 23rd 2021

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Here is the first tribute on WLR from Maria McCanns Saturday cafe on Saturday January 23rd 2021. (c) WLR for more see www.wlrfm.com... Read More

Video – Whistle Down The Wind Prologue – 1996

waterfordtheatrearchive January 21, 2021 0 Comments

By popular request here is another clip from last Sundays stream from ‘Whistle Down The Wind’ by Tramore combined schools – it’s the Prologue from the show in this case.... Read More

Video – You’re The One That I Want – Grease 1991

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Here are some very young faces in Stage Frights 2001 production of ‘Grease. [AdSense-A... Read More

Video – Easy Street from Annie – De La Salle Musical Society 2007

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Here is Karen Steenson, Jennifer White and Mark White with ‘Easy Street’ from Annie, 2007. Produced by De la Salle Musical Society.... Read More

Video – Finale from ‘Whistle Down The Wind’ – Tramore Schools 1996

waterfordtheatrearchive January 18, 2021 1 Comment

Here is the finale from Pat McEvoy’s inspired production of ‘Whistle Down The Wind’. The Irish Premier was staged in 1996 in the Theatre Royal Waterford.... Read More

Video – Bless Our Show – Sister Act – Ignite Productions – 2015

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From the 2015 production of Sister Act here are those crazy nuns with ‘Bless Our Show’. Produced by Ignite Productions.... Read More

Video – Born To Handjive from Stage Frights Grease 1991

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Here comes all the young faces again from 1991 – jiving away to their hearts content.... Read More

Racing with the Clock from ‘The Pyjama Game’ – DLS Musical Society , 1988

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Here is a vintage video from De La Salle Musical Society – Racing with the Clock from The Pyajama Game, 1988.... Read More

Video – The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe – Red Kettle, 2002 – Waterford @ 8 Coverage

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Another of the Waterford at 8 videos – this time featuring Red Kettle’s production of ‘The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe’. The show programme for this is also in... Read More

Video – Backstage At Guys and Dolls – 2000 – DLS Musical Society

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Some footage from Waterford At 8 recorded backstage during De La Salles 2000 run of ‘Guys And Dolls’. Featuring some of the lead characters from the production.... Read More

Video – Oklahoma! – Waterford Musical Society 2016

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Here is the title song from ‘Oklahoma!’ from the 2016 Waterford Musical Society production.... Read More

Video – When I Find My Baby – Sister Act – Ignite Productions 2015

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Dennis Murphy leads the hoodlums chorus here with this great number from Sister Act 2015 by Ignite Productions.... Read More

Video – Nobody’s Side – Chess – 1996

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Here is ‘Nobody’s Side’ from Stage Frights 1996 production of Chess, fronted by the wonderful Michelle Kennedy.... Read More

Video – Tonight Quintet from West Side Story – De La Salle College 1990

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Here is the show stopping ‘Tonight’ Quintet from West Side Story produced by De La Salle College in 1990.... Read More

The Good Thief – Theatre Royal 2018 – Show Programme.

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Back in the summer of 2018 the Theatre Royal had a summer season of plays featuring local actors. One of those plays was ‘The Good Thief’ starring Michael Power in... Read More

Video – Swing A Merry Madrigal from The Hot Mikado 2004

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Another video from the ever popular ‘Hot Mikado’ by Flaggy Lane Productions. This one is ‘Swing a Merry Madrigal’.... Read More

Video – The Carousel Ballet from Carousel – 2015

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Here is the brilliant ballet scene from the 2015 Waterford Musical Society production of Carousel.... Read More

30 Days Of Panto – Day 16 – Steal My Rock And Roll

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Up to 2015 we go today and ‘Steal My Rock And Roll’ from the musical Memphis was the featured ‘end of plot’ song in Jack and the Beanstalk…... Read More

A History of De La Salle Musical Society – from the News & Star 2005

waterfordtheatrearchive December 10, 2020 0 Comments

Way back in 2005 Eddie Hearne was the Theatre Critic for the Waterford News & Star. For the 2005 Christmas Supplement he wrote a piece on the history of De... Read More

1974 – National Semi Final Tops Programme – ACEC vs Cork Examiner

waterfordtheatrearchive December 8, 2020 0 Comments

Back 46 years to 1974 and the National Semi Final of the Tops of the Town competition – the ACEC were on the way to another national title with ‘Jesus... Read More

Waterford Theatre Podcast – Ep 21 – Des Manahan Part 2

waterfordtheatrearchive February 18, 2020 1 Comment

A day later then advertised – but there you go, thats the way of it sometimes. More chats with the great Des Manahan. This week we talk about The Mikado,... Read More

WTA 148 – When The Foeman Bears His Steel – Edmund Rice CMS 1996

waterfordtheatrearchive February 16, 2020 1 Comment

Jumping back 24 years today to 1996 and a piece of G&S. The Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society presented ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ in the Theatre Royal and here... Read More

Some Vintage Photos 1958

waterfordtheatrearchive February 15, 2020 0 Comments

Thank you to Patrice Power for sharing these vintage photos from 1958 and ‘The White Horse Inn’. 3 photos – in the first one is her Dad Paddy Doyle and... Read More

1981 – Tops Letter Sent to Qualifying Groups

waterfordtheatrearchive February 13, 2020 0 Comments

Did you ever wonder what the letter looked like telling groups details of what comes next when they got through the Tops preliminary rounds? Wonder no more – have a... Read More

1990 – Portlaw Panto – Cinderella Programme

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It’s the 40th anniversary of the Portlaw Panto this year – huge congrats on reaching that milestone! So it’s only fitting to feature some memorabilia from the society. Here is... Read More

WTA 146 – Des Manahan Talks about Anna Manahan

waterfordtheatrearchive February 3, 2020 2 Comments

I had the absolute honour of being invited to Des and Monas house this weekend gone to sit down and record some of his memories of days gone by. There... Read More

WTA 145 – Tramore Tops 1993 – An Election Parody

waterfordtheatrearchive January 30, 2020 0 Comments

Timely at the moment considering what’s coming up next weekend! Join Nicky Cummins and Sean O’Kelly for a couple of minutes to see what was topical 27 years ago. The... Read More

The Life Of Bryan – 2014 – Show Programme

waterfordtheatrearchive January 28, 2020 1 Comment

In 2014 the cream of Waterford (and indeed the collective countrywide) talent gathered in the Theatre Royal for a special night in memory of the legendary Bryan Flynn. It was... Read More

WTA 144 – The Ballet from Oklahoma – WMS 2016

waterfordtheatrearchive January 26, 2020 0 Comments

Just a short jump back today – 4 years to 2016 and WMS staged ‘Oklahoma’. The award winning part of that production was the Ballet – winning at the AIMS... Read More