Category: Posts With Video
WTA139 – Backstage At The 1990 Nokia Tops
Happy Bank Holiday Weekend! Heres another one of the lovely vintage videos taken backstage and around the Theatre during the John Player Tops. I’m not 100% on it’s origin, but there’s loads […]
WTA 138 – 1981 Waterford Glass Tops – Xanadu Scene
Way back to our first video from 1981 today and the central ‘Xanadu’ scene from the 1981 Glass tops. It was a long 10 minute pivotal scene in the middle of the […]
WTA137 – The Gods Are Angry Miss Kerr
I’m delighted to share this with the kind permission of Mary Roche, the Coughlan family and Jim Nolan. This is a rare scene from the Gods are Angry Miss Kerr, Jim Nolans […]
WTA 136 – The Finale From The Tramore Tops 1993
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 Line it […]
WTA 135 – 1984 Clover Meats Opening.
Featuring the legendary Ritchie Collins leading the troops is the 1984 Clover Tops opening which started with “No Business Like Show Business’.
WTA 134 – Little Shop Of Horrors from Ray Ban Tops 1992
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 Horrors and […]
WTA 133 – Opening / Sucks to be Me from Avenue Q – 2013, Ignite Productions
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 2013. Here’s […]
WTA 132 – Jacob & Sons / Josephs Coat – 1998
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 produce a […]
WTA 131 – Notes / Prima Donna – South Eastern Theatre Group
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 amazingly talented […]
WTA 130 – Sur La Plage from The Boyfriend – De La Salle College 1994
Here’s a clip from a lesser known show ‘The Boyfriend’. De La Salle College produced this back in 1994, directed by Bryan Flynn.
WTA 129 – Luck Be A Lady Tonight from Guys and Dolls – 2001, DLS Musical Society
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 is on […]
WTA 128 – Summer Lovin’ from Grease 1991
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 show that […]
WTA 127 – The Sun Has Got His Hat On from ‘Me And My Girl’
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 and Musical […]
WTA 126 – The Irish Scene from the 1994 John Player Tops
Continuing our Tops Anniversary weekend – here is the Irish Scene from the John Player Tops national award winning show from 1994.
WTA 125 – Garth & Dolly
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.
WTA 124 – The Flintstones Comedy – Tops 1994
A huge part of any Tops show was the comedy team. Here is the ‘Flintstones’ sketch from the 1994 national award-winning show. Enjoy!
WTA 123 – Ray Ban Finale 1992
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 and led […]
WTA 122 – Ray Ban Tops 1992 – Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
A throwback today and a first appearance from the Ray Ban 1992 Tops of the Town show – featuring ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ scene. Produced by Pat McEvoy
WTA 121 – CHAPLIN 1994
Today is the fifth anniversary of the passing of our dear friend and inspiration Bryan Flynn. Here is the video of the Tops Of The Town final 1994 Chaplin scene. No further […]
WTA 120 – On The Street Where You Live with Billy McCarthy
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 The Street […]
WTA 119 – Blood Brothers Extract from the Variety Show, 2011
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 by Michael […]
WTA 118 – Cats / A Chorus Line From ‘Roast’
A bit of light-hearted fun today from ‘Roast’ and an extract featuring some songs from Cats and A Chorus Line… no more description is necessary – enjoy!
WTA 114 – Backstage At Crazy For You – 2003
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 Stage Manager […]
WTA 113 – Tramore Tops 1992 Opening
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 Company and […]
WTA 112 – Annie – Premier Productions 1997
No video exists of ‘Annie’ as a whole which took to the stage in 1996 – but some extracts of it were performed in Stage Fright’s Gala 121 in 1997. Here we […]
WTA 111 – Modern Major General
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 and Musical […]
WTA 110 – Nothing Dirty Going On from ‘The Best Little Whorehouse’ – Premier Productions 2002
Another rare extract from ‘The Little Whorehouse In Texas’ from 2003. Premier Productions produced the show in the Theatre Royal. No Video was recorded for this production, but thankfully WLR’s Waterford At […]
WTA 109 – Oliver from Gala 121 – 1997
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.
WTA 108 – ‘I Got Rhythm’ from Premier Productions ‘Crazy For You’ – 2003
‘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. Here is […]
WTA 107 – GALA 121 – The ‘Andrew Lloyd Webber Tribute’ – 1997
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’ featuring a […]
WTA 106 – The Indian Scene from Annie Get Your Gun 1992
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 Corcoran as […]
WTA 105 – The Good Council – The Bilberry Goats
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 not too […]
WTA 104 – Waterford Glass Tops Opening 1983
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 ‘Glass’ show. […]
WTA 103 – Sound of Music 2012 Intro and Doe A Deer
Back to 2012 tonight and some more class video from the lens of Colin Shanahan of Digicol media. It’s the intro sequence and some clips from ‘The Sound Of Music’ all over […]
WTA 102 – The Pirates of Penzance – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society
1998 was a time when any shows going on had to find alternative venues as the Theatre Royal was closed for renovations. The Edmund Rice society chose to produce ‘The Pirates of […]
WTA 101 – 1992 – Fame – Spotlight Productions Video Clip
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, but if […]
WTA 100 – Broadway Melody from ‘Singing In The Rain’ 2005
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!
WTA 098 – ‘Les Miserables’ from ‘Roast’.
Some comedy today from the cast of ‘Roast’ – a ‘Les Mis’ medley that any show fan will enjoy for sure…
WTA 097 – Family Misfortunes with the Bilberry Goats
Currently on stage in Garter Lane with their new production of ‘I do, I Do, So I Do’, it’s time to pay a monthly visit to the comedy archive of the Bilberry […]
WTA 096 – Singing In The Rain Finale – Flaggy Lane 2005
Here is the finale from the WIFLO winning production of ‘Singing In The Rain’ from Flaggy Lane Productions – an award winning production under the direction of Pat McElwain. It should bring […]
WTA 095 – The Dr. Dolittle Scene from Nokia Tops 1990
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 up along […]
WTA 093 – Texas Has A Whorehouse In It – Premier Productions 2002
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 a classic! […]
WTA 092 – Vintage Photos from Tom Healy’s own private collection
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. From Tops […]
WTA 091 – Jellicle Songs For Jellicle Cats – Ignite Productions
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 flavour of […]
WTA 090 – The Courtroom – Bilberry Goats
Some more classic Comedy for you today – this time the Bilberry Goats and their Courtroom sketch – as Un – PC and hilarious as ever!
WTA 089 – This is the Hour – South Eastern Theatre Group
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 as Kim […]
WTA 088 – Avenue Q Promos
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 time (2013) […]
WTA 087 – Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat – The Flying Pigs Ball
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]
WTA 086 – Waterford Glass Tops Opening 1982
Some more Tops nostalgia here – the opening to the 1982 Waterford Glass Show.
WTA 085 – Everybody’s Got The Right – Episode 3
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 video series […]
WTA 084 – 1991 – My Fair Lady – Get Me To The Church On Time
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 Doolittle, it […]
WTA 083 – The Beekeeping Sketch
A classic sketch from Davy Sutton and Terry ‘Scol’ Grant today. The Bee Keeping sketch comes from the early 80’s again, but was reproduced in the Flying Pigs Ball featuring the original […]
WTA 082 – Gee Officer Krupke – The Flying Pigs Ball 1995
Here’s a few familiar faces taking part in ‘The Flying Pigs Ball’ – produced by Michael Grant to fill the void that the Tops of the Town left behind after it’s demise. […]
WTA 081 – 1987 – Tip Tops – Nokia Les Mis Scene
Our mini series of ‘Tip Tops’ from 1987 comes to a close with this ‘Les Mis’ scene from Nokia recorded live from the Gaiety stage. Nokia were the beaten local finalists in […]
WTA 080 – The Silent Mikes – Nokia Tops 1987
From the ‘Tip Tops’ series live from the Gaiety stage here is the ‘Silent Mikes’ comedy mime routine from the 1987 Nokia production. Spearheaded by the legendary Eddie Cody the Silent Mikes […]
WTA 079 – The Lambeth Walk from Me And My Girl – 2003 – Edmund Rice
Today’s video is the classic ‘Lambeth Walk’ from Me And My Girl from Bryan Flynn’s 2003 production of ‘Me And My Girl’ for the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society. A terrific […]
WTA 078 – Lady In Red Scene from Nokia Tops 1987
More than one or two legends in this one – taken from the RTE Tip Tops Programme in 1987 which was filmed live on the Gaiety Stage. Enjoy as it starts with […]
WTA 077 – The Miss Saigon Scene from ‘Roast’
More comedy today – the parody of Miss Saigon from Ignite Productions version of ‘Roast’… no more description is necessary – enjoy!
WTA 076 – Everybody’s Got The Right Episode 2
Delighted to share part 2 of the 3 part Assassins documentary today. Its a smashing insight into putting on this most difficult of Sondheim shows. This episode focusses on the main characters […]
WTA 075 – 1986 Waterford Crystal Opening – Gaiety Final
The opening of the 1986 John Player Tops National Final. Waterford Crystal – produced by Michael Grant.
WTA 074 – Honeybun from South Pacific – Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society 1993
In 1993 the Edmund Rice’s production of South Pacific was a huge success. Here is a snippet – ‘Honey Bun’ … enjoy!
WTA 073 – Your Health Is Your Death with The Bilberry Goats
A bit of comedy again in the company with the Bilberry Goats. Enjoy!
WTA 072 – The Carousel Waltz from Carousel – WMS 2014
In 2014 Waterford Musical Society burst onto the scene with their debut production of ‘Carousel’. Here is the iconic Carousel Waltz from that production.
WTA 071 – Nokia Finale 1990 – We’re In The Money
Today it’s back to 1990 and Nokia’s ‘We’re In The Money’ finale from their 1990 Tops show directed by Michael Grant.
WTA 070 – ‘One Singular Sensation’ from A Chorus Line 1998
In 1998 Premier Productions presented ‘A Chorus Line’ in the upstairs of the Forum Theatre – at the time the only venue big enough to allow 18 people to stand side by […]
WTA 069 – ‘Everybody’s Got The Right’ – The Making of Assassins – Episode 1
In March 2017 ‘Dats De Y’ productions presented ‘Assassins’ in Garter Lane. Producer of Assassins Brian Tuohy recorded video interviews during the production and combining them with video from the show and […]
WTA 068 – ‘Ambition’ from ‘Roast’
Back in 2015 Ignite Productions performed a hilarious musical theatre revue in the Theatre Royal – ‘Roast’ where many of the biggest musicals of all time were lampooned. One such musical was […]
WTA 067 – A Day In The Life of WIFLO
This wonderful video (thanks to Clodagh Power) tracks a day in the life of WIFLO when in 2005 the Derby Gilbert & Sullivan company under the direction of multi-award winning Andrew Nicklin […]
WTA 066 – Tradition from De La Salle College’s Fiddler On The Roof – 1992
Tradition from De La Salle College’s 1992 production of Fiddler On The Roof directed and starring the legendary Gary Power as Tevye and the equally legendary Carrie Crowley as Golde.
WTA 065 – Ain’t It Good – 1992 Tramore Tops
Another classic video from 1992 and the Tramore Tops entry that reached the national quarter finals. Featuring ‘Ain’t it Good’ – from Children of Eden.
WTA 064 – This Jesus Must Die / Hosanna – Jesus Christ Superstar 1993
Back 25 years today for the week that is in it and Jesus Christ Superstar from De La Salle College. Some very youthful faces in here!
WTA 063 – Port And Docks Comedy 1992 – Waterford Utd Vs Shamrock Rovers
I’ve been holding this for this weekend – it’s appropriate to share with Rovers returning to the RSC tomorrow night! Some legends on display in this one – enjoy.
WTA 063 – The Sound Of Music – Final Chorus – Ignite Productions
Only a short video today, but one of my favourite songs. It’s a snippet from the final chorus of ‘The Sound Of Music’ from Ignite Productions, 2012. Â Worth preserving.
WTA 062 – Happy Mothers Day from Des Manahan – ‘My Motter’ from the Arcadians 1989
There is a song for every day – here’s Des Manahan singing ‘My Motter’ from ‘The Arcadians’ in 1989. Happy Mammys day everybody!
WTA 061 – ‘Waiting For My Dearie’ from Brigadoon 1995 – Edmund Rice
Back to 1995 we trip to the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Societies production of Brigadoon. Featuring the lovely voice of Michelle Kennedy here is ‘Waiting For My Dearie’, one of the […]
WTA 060 – The Housing Office Comedy
Probably not the most politically correct of sketches nowadays, but it was 2003 – and times were (a little bit) simpler then! Not quite Bilberry Goats – but a lot of the […]
WTA 059 – The Opening From The Nokia Tops 1986
It’s time for another Tops video and we are back to 1986 and Nokia, produced by Denny Corcoran. This time Denny chose a ‘Swing’ opening with a song from A Chorusline added […]
WTA 058 – ‘The Blizzard’ from Honk – David Hennessy Stage School 2010
Who says there isn’t a theatre archive entry about everything. For the unprecedented snow in March 2018 here we have – ‘The Blizzard’ from ‘Honk’. This brilliant show about the Ugly Duckling […]
WTA 057 – Godspell 1994 – Spotlight Productions
Godspell was the production of choice for Spotlight Productions (before they re-named to Premier Productions the following year). It was a riot of colour and energy, directed by Gary Power and Choreography […]
WTA 056 – Eddie Wymberry
Another legend has left the Waterford Theatre circle. A compere, comedian, producer, performer, broadcaster, soundtrack to so many peoples St. Patricks Day Parade… the list goes on and on. A man who […]
WTA 055 – Dirty Old Men from ‘Some Like It Hot’ 2006, De La Salle MS
Back to 2006 and one of a couple of productions of ‘Some Like It Hot’ that took place in the early noughties in Waterford. This one featuring another legendary character of Waterford […]
WTA 054 – 1992 – Annie Get Your Gun Opening – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society
It’s wonderful to see extracts like this with the legendary Des Manahan in full flight. A short video – the opening dance and number from the 1992 production of Annie Get Your […]
WTA 053 – The Old Folks home with The Bilberry Goats
Time for our monthly visit to the Bilberry Goats – and this time they are in an Old Folks Home… the usual hilarity ensues…
WTA 052 – Gee Officer Krupke – Waterford Crystal 1985 Tops
Back to 1985 and Gee Officer Krupke featuring Davy Sutton and a host of legends was one of the key scenes. It’s a bit dark – but it’s great – enjoy!
WTA 051 – Little Red Kettle in Japan – Toyama 2000
Thanks to Ben Hennessy for permission to share this with everyone. In 2000 Little Red Kettle travelled to Japan to take part in the Toyama Theatre Festival. It was a huge deal […]
WTA 050 – You Are The Light from Waterford Crystal 1990
This is the first time the epic song ‘You Are The Light’ from the ill fated musical ‘Metropolis’ was heard in Waterford. A huge choral gospel piece, it provided the finale for […]
WTA 049 – 1988 – Ol’ Man River from Showboat – Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society
A simply wonderful performance from Noel Hayes as he performs ‘Ol Man River with the full male chorus backing. In 1988 times were more simple – we would never get away with […]
WTA 048 – Tramore Tops 1993 – Musicals Scene
One of the great scenes from the Tramore Tops show that made the final in 1993 – a medley of songs from West End and Broadway musicals. Soloists are Liam Butler, Karen […]
WTA 047 – Opening from Guys and Dolls 2000 – De La Salle MS
Today we’re visiting De La Salle MS and their production of ‘Guys and Dolls’ from 2000. As always a lot of familiar faces in there. Added to the De La Salle MS […]
WTA 046 – We Go Together from Grease 1991 – Stage Fright MTC
There is a couple of features on video in the site already, but there is no clip from the actual show Grease – so here you all are! ‘We Go Together’ – […]
WTA 045 – The GAA Sketch VIDEO – Bilberry Goats
Who else but the Bilberry Goats could give us a hilarious look at what goes on in a dressing room after a GAA match… enjoy – as always it’s hilarious.
WTA 044 – Video – Skid Row from ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ – Spotlight Productions 1993
It doesn’t seem like 25 years since Spotlight Productions put ‘The Little Shop Of Horrors’ on the stage. Featuring an absolute embarrassment of riches in the cast, many of whom went on […]
WTA 043 – Nokia 1990 Opening Tops VIDEO
Back to Tops today and a video from 1990 featuring the opening of the Nokia show and an extract from ‘Anything Goes’, produced by Michael Grant.
WTA 042 – The Pyjama Game VIDEO – 1987, De La Salle MS
This is their ‘Once a Year Day’ – from 1987, 31 years ago – it’s the De La Salle Musical Society and ‘The Pyjama Game’. Here’s a quick extract video for you […]
WTA 041 – The Nativity with the Bilberry Goats
So – there could only be one update for Christmas – the Bilberry Goats Nativity – which I’ve seen a dozen times and still has me weak with the laughing every time. […]
Interview With Liam Murphy – Video
Thanks again to Waterford Youth Arts and particularly Ollie Breslin who has given me another link to an interview that they conducted with Liam Murphy – our esteemed arts critic for the […]
WTA 040 – Jesus Christ Superstar Rehearsals – 1993, De La Salle College
Rehearsal videos are great to have – and this one is no different. Back to 1993 where some very young heads were preparing for Jesus Christ Superstar in the Theatre Royal directed […]
WTA 039 – 1994 Tops – The Aladdin Scene
Here is the centrepiece scene from the 1994 Waterford Crystal Tops show – Aladdin – which at the time was just a brand new Disney Film. Enjoy!
WTA 038 – Waterford Crystal Tops 1987 – The Les Mis Scene
Another stroll down Tops memory lane today. 1987 was the year of Les Mis in Tops shows and Michael Grant’s Crystal show marched to the national final. In this clip you’ll see […]
WTA 037 – The Bilberry Goats Present Mossy The Magician
People requested some more Bilberry Goats – so I’m happy to oblige, they haven’t been on for a while… Here is a bit of magic for you with Mossy the Magician with […]
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