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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

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

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

WTA 130 – Sur La Plage from The Boyfriend – De La Salle College 1994

waterfordtheatrearchive June 19, 2019 0 Comments

Here’s a clip from a lesser known show ‘The Boyfriend’. De La Salle College produced this back in 1994, directed by Bryan Flynn.... 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

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

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

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

WTA 122 – Ray Ban Tops 1992 – Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

waterfordtheatrearchive May 14, 2019 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 121 – CHAPLIN 1994

waterfordtheatrearchive May 9, 2019 0 Comments

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.... 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

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

WTA 118 – Cats / A Chorus Line From ‘Roast’

waterfordtheatrearchive April 2, 2019 0 Comments

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!... 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

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

WTA 112 – Annie – Premier Productions 1997

waterfordtheatrearchive March 7, 2019 0 Comments

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.... 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

WTA 110 – Nothing Dirty Going On from ‘The Best Little Whorehouse’ – Premier Productions 2002

waterfordtheatrearchive February 11, 2019 0 Comments

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... 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

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

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

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

WTA 103 – Sound of Music 2012 Intro and Doe A Deer

waterfordtheatrearchive January 3, 2019 0 Comments

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’... Read More

WTA 102 – The Pirates of Penzance – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society

waterfordtheatrearchive January 1, 2019 0 Comments

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... 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

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

WTA 098 – ‘Les Miserables’ from ‘Roast’.

waterfordtheatrearchive October 18, 2018 1 Comment

Some comedy today from the cast of ‘Roast’ – a ‘Les Mis’ medley that any show fan will enjoy for sure…... Read More

WTA 097 – Family Misfortunes with the Bilberry Goats

waterfordtheatrearchive October 11, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 096 – Singing In The Rain Finale – Flaggy Lane 2005

waterfordtheatrearchive October 4, 2018 0 Comments

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... 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WTA 083 – The Beekeeping Sketch

waterfordtheatrearchive July 19, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 082 – Gee Officer Krupke – The Flying Pigs Ball 1995

waterfordtheatrearchive July 13, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 081 – 1987 – Tip Tops – Nokia Les Mis Scene

waterfordtheatrearchive July 8, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 080 – The Silent Mikes – Nokia Tops 1987

waterfordtheatrearchive July 5, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 079 – The Lambeth Walk from Me And My Girl – 2003 – Edmund Rice

waterfordtheatrearchive June 29, 2018 0 Comments

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.... Read More

WTA 078 – Lady In Red Scene from Nokia Tops 1987

waterfordtheatrearchive June 25, 2018 1 Comment

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... Read More

WTA 077 – The Miss Saigon Scene from ‘Roast’

waterfordtheatrearchive June 21, 2018 0 Comments

More comedy today – the parody of Miss Saigon from Ignite Productions version of ‘Roast’… no more description is necessary – enjoy!... Read More

WTA 076 – Everybody’s Got The Right Episode 2

waterfordtheatrearchive June 12, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 075 – 1986 Waterford Crystal Opening – Gaiety Final

waterfordtheatrearchive June 6, 2018 0 Comments

The opening of the 1986 John Player Tops National Final. Waterford Crystal – produced by Michael Grant.... Read More

WTA 074 – Honeybun from South Pacific – Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society 1993

waterfordtheatrearchive May 29, 2018 0 Comments

In 1993 the Edmund Rice’s production of South Pacific was a huge success. Here is a snippet – ‘Honey Bun’ … enjoy!... Read More

WTA 073 – Your Health Is Your Death with The Bilberry Goats

waterfordtheatrearchive May 27, 2018 0 Comments

A bit of comedy again in the company with the Bilberry Goats. Enjoy!... Read More

WTA 072 – The Carousel Waltz from Carousel – WMS 2014

waterfordtheatrearchive May 24, 2018 0 Comments

In 2014 Waterford Musical Society burst onto the scene with their debut production of ‘Carousel’. Here is the iconic Carousel Waltz from that production.... Read More

WTA 071 – Nokia Finale 1990 – We’re In The Money

waterfordtheatrearchive May 18, 2018 0 Comments

Today it’s back to 1990 and Nokia’s ‘We’re In The Money’ finale from their 1990 Tops show directed by Michael Grant.... Read More

WTA 070 – ‘One Singular Sensation’ from A Chorus Line 1998

waterfordtheatrearchive May 15, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 069 – ‘Everybody’s Got The Right’ – The Making of Assassins – Episode 1

waterfordtheatrearchive May 9, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 068 – ‘Ambition’ from ‘Roast’

waterfordtheatrearchive May 7, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 067 – A Day In The Life of WIFLO

waterfordtheatrearchive April 10, 2018 3 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 066 – Tradition from De La Salle College’s Fiddler On The Roof – 1992

waterfordtheatrearchive April 5, 2018 0 Comments

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.... Read More

WTA 065 – Ain’t It Good – 1992 Tramore Tops

waterfordtheatrearchive April 2, 2018 0 Comments

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. ... Read More

WTA 064 – This Jesus Must Die / Hosanna – Jesus Christ Superstar 1993

waterfordtheatrearchive March 26, 2018 0 Comments

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! ... Read More

WTA 063 – Port And Docks Comedy 1992 – Waterford Utd Vs Shamrock Rovers

waterfordtheatrearchive March 22, 2018 0 Comments

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.... Read More

WTA 063 – The Sound Of Music – Final Chorus – Ignite Productions

waterfordtheatrearchive March 12, 2018 0 Comments

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. Worth preserving.... Read More

WTA 062 – Happy Mothers Day from Des Manahan – ‘My Motter’ from the Arcadians 1989

waterfordtheatrearchive March 11, 2018 0 Comments

There is a song for every day – here’s Des Manahan singing ‘My Motter’ from ‘The Arcadians’ in 1989. Happy Mammys day everybody!... Read More

WTA 061 – ‘Waiting For My Dearie’ from Brigadoon 1995 – Edmund Rice

waterfordtheatrearchive March 8, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 060 – The Housing Office Comedy

waterfordtheatrearchive March 3, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 059 – The Opening From The Nokia Tops 1986

waterfordtheatrearchive March 2, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 058 – ‘The Blizzard’ from Honk – David Hennessy Stage School 2010

waterfordtheatrearchive March 1, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 057 – Godspell 1994 – Spotlight Productions

waterfordtheatrearchive February 28, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 056 – Eddie Wymberry

waterfordtheatrearchive February 26, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 055 – Dirty Old Men from ‘Some Like It Hot’ 2006, De La Salle MS

waterfordtheatrearchive February 19, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 054 – 1992 – Annie Get Your Gun Opening – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society

waterfordtheatrearchive February 15, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 053 – The Old Folks home with The Bilberry Goats

waterfordtheatrearchive February 12, 2018 0 Comments

Time for our monthly visit to the Bilberry Goats – and this time they are in an Old Folks Home… the usual hilarity ensues…... Read More

WTA 052 – Gee Officer Krupke – Waterford Crystal 1985 Tops

waterfordtheatrearchive February 8, 2018 1 Comment

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 –... Read More

WTA 051 – Little Red Kettle in Japan – Toyama 2000

waterfordtheatrearchive February 5, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 050 – You Are The Light from Waterford Crystal 1990

waterfordtheatrearchive February 1, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 049 – 1988 – Ol’ Man River from Showboat – Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society

waterfordtheatrearchive January 29, 2018 2 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 048 – Tramore Tops 1993 – Musicals Scene

waterfordtheatrearchive January 25, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 047 – Opening from Guys and Dolls 2000 – De La Salle MS

waterfordtheatrearchive January 22, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 046 – We Go Together from Grease 1991 – Stage Fright MTC

waterfordtheatrearchive January 18, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 045 – The GAA Sketch VIDEO – Bilberry Goats

waterfordtheatrearchive January 15, 2018 0 Comments

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.... Read More

WTA 044 – Video – Skid Row from ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ – Spotlight Productions 1993

waterfordtheatrearchive January 11, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 043 – Nokia 1990 Opening Tops VIDEO

waterfordtheatrearchive January 8, 2018 0 Comments

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.... Read More

WTA 042 – The Pyjama Game VIDEO – 1987, De La Salle MS

waterfordtheatrearchive January 4, 2018 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 041 – The Nativity with the Bilberry Goats

waterfordtheatrearchive December 23, 2017 0 Comments

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... Read More

Interview With Liam Murphy – Video

waterfordtheatrearchive December 6, 2017 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 040 – Jesus Christ Superstar Rehearsals – 1993, De La Salle College

waterfordtheatrearchive December 4, 2017 1 Comment

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... Read More

WTA 039 – 1994 Tops – The Aladdin Scene

waterfordtheatrearchive November 13, 2017 0 Comments

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!... Read More

WTA 038 – Waterford Crystal Tops 1987 – The Les Mis Scene

waterfordtheatrearchive November 9, 2017 1 Comment

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... Read More

WTA 037 – The Bilberry Goats Present Mossy The Magician

waterfordtheatrearchive November 7, 2017 0 Comments

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... Read More

WTA 036 – 1983 – Underneath the Arches with Denny and Boola

waterfordtheatrearchive November 2, 2017 3 Comments

Today’s video is a right trip back memory lane in Tops land. This scene was pure nostalgia when it went on in 1983, so 34 years later it’s even more... Read More

WTA 035 – 2002 – Frankenstein – Waterford Panto Society

waterfordtheatrearchive October 31, 2017 0 Comments

So I searched long and hard for a halloween themed update today, and I forgot – of course , the most unlikely source of all – the Panto! Yes in... Read More

WTA 034 – Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Video – Premier Productions

waterfordtheatrearchive October 26, 2017 0 Comments

Video day, and it’s a departure from the normal Tops videos (plenty of those to come in the future!). 20 years ago this week Premier Productions had ‘Joseph’ on stage... Read More