Tops Videos
1994 – Walk The Dinosaur / Land of A Thousand Dances – Waterford Crystal
Here is the pre-historic scene from the 1994 Waterford Crystal Tops show….
Tops Various Docs
1978 – Tops Rules Booklet
Here is the earliest Tops of the Town Rules Booklet I can get my hands on. Have a browse below.
Tops Videos
1989 – St. Pauls Tops Group – The Salvation Army Comedy
Here’s a ‘new’ old clip for you from the 1989 St. Pauls Tops entry. The Salvation Army Comedy. Enjoy! [AdSense-A}
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1988 – Talbots Box – Red Kettle Show Programme
Here is the show programme for Red Kettles 1988 production of ‘Talbots Box’. Click below to browse.
Tara Anne Byrne Reviews
2003 – Finale from ‘The Memory Lingers On’ – WIFLO Final night.
Here is the finale from ‘The Memory Lingers On’ – presented as the final night of the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera by Tara Anne Byrne.
Tops Videos
1993 – Rayban Western Comedy – Tops Local Rounds
Here is the Western Comedy from the 1993 Ray Ban Tops entry.
Tops Programmes
1964 – Tops Local Final Programme
Here is the Tops Local Final Programme from 1964- The Builders vs The Glass. Click below for a browse.
Jack Cunningham Productions
2022 – Anything Goes – Jack Cunningham Productions
Here is the Show Programme from Jack Cunningham’s 2022 production of ‘Anything Goes’. Click on the image below to have a browse.
wiflo programmes
1962 – WIFLO Season Brochure
Here is the 1962 Season brochure from WIFLO. Click below to have a browse.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
2002 – The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe – Show Programme.
Click below to browse the show Programme from the 2002 production of the C.S. Lewis classic.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1998 – The Salvage Shop – Red Kettle
Here is the programme for the Waterford run of ‘The Salvage Shop’.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1996 – The Crucible – Red Kettle – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the epic 1996 production of ‘The Crucible’ by Arthur Miller.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1985 – The Gods Are Angry Miss Kerr – Show Programme – Red Kettle
Have a browse at the programme from the legendary original production of ‘The Gods Are Angry Miss Kerr’ by Jim Nolan. Click below to browse.
Tops Programmes
1970 – Tops Local Rounds – Hearts Delight vs ACEC
More of those classic programmes today – this from the 1970 Local Rounds featuring the 1969 national finalists Hearts Delight and the all conquering ACEC. Click below for a browse.
WMS Show Brochures
2023 – Oliver! Show Programme – Waterford Musical Society
Here is the show programme for the 2023 production of Oliver! by Waterford Musical Society. Click below to browse.
Green Room Awards
2023 – Betty Bible-Mulcahy Is Awarded The Lifetime Achievement Award at the Green Room Awards
At the 2023 Green Room Awards in association with the Waterford News & Star, Pat McEvoy presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Betty Bible-Mulcahy. Have a look at the video below.
David Hennessy Musical And Dramatic Society
2023 – Bonnie And Clyde – Show Programme
Here is the show brochure from the recent production of ‘Bonnie And Clyde’. Click on the image below to browse.
David Hennessy Musical And Dramatic Society
2014 – Into The Woods, Photo Gallery – David Hennessy M&D Society
Here is a photo gallery from the 2014 production of ‘Into The Woods’ staged in Garter Lane. Click on the image below to view the photo gallery.
WMS Videos
2022 – Video – Get Me To The Church On Time – My Fair Lady
From the Waterford Musical Society of ‘My Fair Lady’, here is ‘Get Me To The Church On Time’ with Raymond Collins leading the line as Alfie Doolittle. Also featuring Adrian Dower and Adam Phelan as […]
Jack Cunningham Productions
2023 – Encore – Show Programme – Jack Cunningham Productions
Encore – Show Programme – Jack Cunningham Productions Click below to read the programme from Jack Cunningham Productions ‘Encore’, a night full of Tops of the Town memories. For more Jack Cunningham Productions on the […]
Tops Programmes
1964 – Tops Programe – Snowcream Vs St. Otterans
1964 – Tops Programe – Snowcream Vs St. Otterans Click on the image below to see the programme. For more Tops programmes click here. 1964 – Tops Programe – Snowcream Vs St. Otterans For those of […]
Tops Programmes
1968 – Tops Programme – Waterford Crystal Vs ACEC
1968 – Tops Programme – Waterford Crystal Vs ACEC For more Tops programmes click here. 1968 – Tops Programme – Waterford Crystal Vs ACEC For those of a certain age in Ireland, “TOPS OF THE […]
Tops Videos
1992 – Video – Romeo and Juliet Comedy – Port and Docks Tops
Some classic Tops Comedy from 1992. The Romeo and Juliet Comedy scene from the 1992 Port and Docks Tops show.
Showtime!
Showtime Archive – Lauren Cardiff and Adam Phelan.
Here is the segment from Showtime featuring Lauren Cardiff and Adam Phelan. Originally recorded in November 2022.
Tops Programmes
1969 – Tops Local Final – Papermills vs Hearts Delight
Here is the programme from the 1969 local final. Hearts Delight were to win and to go through to the national final which they narrowly lost. Click below to browse the programme and also there […]
Stagemad Theatre Company
A Midsummer Nights Dream – Stagemad – Show Programme 2022
Here is the programme from what was announced as the best Theatre or Arts event of the year at the Green Room Awards on Sunday night last. Well done to Stagemad who also picked up […]
Tops Videos
1980 – Video – Banks & Finance Comedy – The Statue Scene
Featuring the late great Eddie Wymberry here is a scene from the Banks & Finance Tops of the Town production that reached the national final. It was broadcast on RTE Television – the ultimate reward […]
South Eastern Theatre Group
Video – Drink With Me – South Eastern Theatre Group – Les Mis 2011
Here is a lovely moment from Act II of Les Miserables, presented by the South Eastern Theatre Group in 2011 in Theatre Royal.
De La Salle Musical Society
Video – Something Wonderful – The King & I – 1993
Here is Martina Flynn Shanahan as Lady Thiang in De La Salles 1993 production of ‘The King And I’. This production was adjudged best show in AIMS in 1993/94 and finished as runners up in […]
De La Salle Musical Society
Video – I’m Not At All In Love – The Pyjama Game 1988
Here is one from De La Salles production of ‘The Pyjama Game’ way back in 1988 with Martina Flynn Shanahan leading the chorus.
De La Salle Musical Society
Video ‘Blow High – Blow Low’ – Carousel 1986
The man of the moment – Pat McEvoy reviewer extraordinaire in his role as Jigger Craven in De La Salles 1986 production of Carousel!
Posts With Video
Video – Town And Country – The Bouncer – Video
Another bit of Town and Country for you all – this time a ‘quickie’ as it used to be called…. ‘The Bouncer’ with Paul Corcoran and Paul Dillon.
Posts With Video
Video – Paul Dower on Trumpet in the Town and Country Show.
Yes folks it’s Waterford in Your Pocket himself swinging the hips and blowing his trumpet in the 1988 Heineken variety festival – 35 years ago – and isn’t he a baby…. well done Paul!
Posts With Video
Video – The Busker Comedy from Town and Country Variety show
You asked – and here we are… more from the Town and Country Heineken Variety show – this time the Busker comedy starring Paul Dillon and some guest stars…
Stage Fright MTC
Video – ‘A Model Of Decorum’ – Chess 1995
From Stage Frights 1996 production of ‘Chess’ here is the brilliant quartet from Act One featuring Michelle Kennedy, Stephen Ryan, Jamie Murphy and Robert Sinnott.
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
Video – Magic To Do – Waterford Panto 2017
Here is the opening to ‘Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs’ from 2017. Originally the song is from Pippin and is performed here by Brian Tuohy and Paula Weldon.
Spotlight / Premier Productions
Video – All Good Gifts – Godspell 1994 – Spotlight Productions
Here is one from the 1994 production of Godspell by Spotlight productions. A very young Robert O’Connor leads the troops in ‘All Good Gifts’.
Edmund Rice CMS
Video – Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better – Annie Get Your Gun – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society
Back to the early ’90s today and Martina Flynn Shanahan was in fine voice as Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun opposite Des Whelan (RIP). The show was produced by the Edmund Rice Choral […]
Posts With Video
Video – The Finale from ‘Town And Country’ Heineken Festival Show 1988
The fourth video in our series from the 1988 Town and Country Heineken Festival show… this time Brenda Giles leads the troops…
Tops Programmes
1963 – Tops Programme – Snowcream vs Waterford Grocers and Drapers
Another classic Tops programme – this one from 1963 and it’s the turn of Snowcream vs Waterford Grocers and Drapers. Click below for a look.
Posts With Video
Video – The Mime Act from the ‘Town And Country’ Heineken Festival Show from 1988.
This series of videos is proving to be very popular indeed – here is another scene from that famous ‘Town and Country’ show from the 1988 Heineken Festival show that took place in a ‘Topsless’ […]
Tops Programmes
1963 – Tops Local Rounds – ACEC vs Sack & Bag – Programme
Another vintage programme for the archive – this time the local rounds and the 1963 competition. This is ACEC vs Sack & Bag. Click below to have a browse.
Posts With Video
Video – The Peace Scene from ‘Town and Country’ 1988.
Here is the ‘Peace Scene’ from the ‘Town and Country’ Heineken Festival show staged in 1988 in the Theatre Royal to cover the ‘Topless Years’ when the John Player Tops wasn’t staged. Produced by John […]
Posts With Video
Video – The Opening from the “Town and Country” Heineken Festival Show 1988.
Here by popular demand – the first of a series of videos (Yes – there is no escape!) from the 1988 “Town and Country” variety show. Led by Paul Corcoran there’s a lot of familiar […]
Tops Videos
1992 – Video – Finale – Port and Docks Tops
More from the Port and Docks 1992 Tops show – this time the previously unseen (on this page) Finale. [AdScene-A]
Tops Videos
1992 – Video – Port and Docks Opening
Here is the opening from the 1992 Port and Docks Tops of the Town show fronted by the wonderful Greta Rochford.
Posts With Video
Video – 1989 Tramore Tops – Angel and Devil Comedy Sketch
Here is some classic comedy from the 1989 Tramore Tops with some legends on display including Denny Corcoran and Nicky Cummins !
WMS Videos
2016 – Video – People Will Say We’re In Love – Oklahoma
Here is Jamie Murphy and Freda Quinlan with a classic from ‘Oklahoma’ produced by Waterford Musical Society in 2016.
Showtime!
Laura Caulfield Visits Showtime to talk ‘Back to the 80’s’
Laura Caulfield the production co-ordinator from De La Salle College Musical called in to talk about ‘Back to the 80’s’ in De La Salle College this week.
De La Salle Musical Society
Video – I’m Just A Girl That Can’t Say No – Oklahoma! 1999 – De La Salle MS
Here is the great Martina Flynn Shanahan with a fine rendition from De La Salles 1999 production of Oklahoma! ideoe
Tops Programmes
1963 – Variety Show – Theatre Royal
This is an oddity – it appears to be a variety show sponsored by the Tops sponsor – Dublin Dairies – but does not appear to be part of the Tops competition despite being on […]
Showtime!
Michael Quinlan visits Showtime
Michael Quinlan is back in town for Macbeth by Little Red Kettle. He called into the Showtime Studio to pick out some music and tell us all about MacBeth.
Tops Programmes
1963 – Tops Programme – Clover vs Crystal
Another programme from 1963 – this time Clover Meats vs Waterford Glass. Click on the image below to view.
Tops Programmes
1963 – Tops Programme – Papermills vs The Foundry
Here is the earliest programme we have yet thanks to a new stock of Tops memorabilia that came in over the last week courtesy of local playwright Pat Daly. It is Papermills vs the Foundry. […]
Showtime!
Ger O’Byrne Visits Showtime
The lovely Ger O’Byrne paid a visit to this weeks Showtime studio and had plenty of good songs and memories to share…
Showtime!
2022 – Tony Corcoran visits Showtime
Tony Corcoran called into Showtime last night (Sunday) to talk all things Bilberry Goats. The Bilberry Goats take to the stage this week for a sold out run in Garter lane for their new play […]
Posts with Audio
AUDIO – The Great Sylvia Walker
Sylvia Walker is a familiar name to people of a certain vintage. THE most talented Chorus Mistress / Rehearsal Pianist that Waterford has ever seen. Always generous with her time and talent and a wicked […]
South Eastern Theatre Group
Spring Awakening – South Eastern Theatre Group – Show Programme 2022
The Show Programme from the recent South Eastern Theatre Groups production of ‘Spring Awakening’. Click below for a browse.
Flaggy Lane Productions
Video – If I only Had the Nerve – Wizard of Oz, Flaggy Lane
Here’s a snip from the 2005 production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ by Flaggy Lane Productions starring Ray Collins, David Condon, Davy Sutton and Holly Browne.
Pat Reviews
2022 – Pat McEvoy reviews Anything Goes
Pat McEvoy called in to share his thoughts on Jack Cunningham Productions version of ‘Anything Goes’. This is the extended review, longer than the radio edit.
WMS Videos
2017 – Video – Little Bird – Man Of La Mancha – WMS
Here is a clip from the WMS production of ‘Man Of La Mancha’ – Little Bird.
Pat Reviews
2022 – Pat McEvoy looks back on August in Waterford Arts
Art Exhibitions, Drama and Concerts – Pat McEvoy has them all covered in his review of Waterford Arts.
Tops Programmes
Tops 1981 Programme – Waterford Crystal vs Irish Biscuits – National Semi Final
Here is another one of the classic John Player Tops programmes – this time from the 1981 national Semi Final between Denny Corcorans Waterford Crystal show and Irish Biscuits. Click below to view.
Bowler Hat
Video – Sweeney Todd Finale – Bowler Hat
Here is the terrific finale from Bowler Hats production of ‘Sweeney Todd’, 2004.
Bilberry Goats
2014 – Video – The Bilberry Goats – Classroom Comedy
The Bilberry Goats with their own unique ‘Classroom Comedy’.
Showtime!
Jack Cunningham Drops into Showtime
Jack called in to pick out some great music and tell us all about ‘Anything Goes’ on in the Theatre Royal very soon!
Showtime!
Liam Butler visits Showtime
Liam Butler dropped into Showtime studios this week to pick out some great music and have a chat about Pat Dalys new play that is currently enjoying a great run in the Theatre Royal.
Spraoi
Video – Spraoi Parade 2022 – ‘Discordia’
Here is an archive copy of the highlight to this years Spraoi Weekend – it’s pure Theatre Spraoi style. [AdSense-A
Spotlight / Premier Productions
Video – The Real American Folksong – Crazy For You
From Premier Productions 2004 production of ‘Crazy For You’ here is ‘The Real American Folksong’ fronted by Adrian Dower, Fergal Blanchfield and Greg Porter.
Posts With Video
Dissident by Pat Daly
Here is a clip from Pat Daly’s original play ‘Dissident’ featuring Michael Quinlan and Andrew Holden. It’s hilarious stuff- but there is a language warning on this one – not for younger ears 🙂
Showtime!
Ray Collins visits Showtime.
I was delighted last Sunday to welcome my good friend Ray Collins to the Showtime Studio. Some great song choices and great memories.
Showtime!
TV Honan drops into Showtime on WLR
With Spraoi in the air it was an appropriate time for TV to drop into record a piece with us. True to form there was a lot more to talk about!
Tops Videos
1984 – Video – Clover Tops – The Loonies
By special request here is a video from 1984 – it’s the Loonies from the Clover Meats Tops.
Showtime!
Andrew Holden drops into Showtime!
From Sundays Showtime on WLR here is Andrew Holden picking out some great music and some great chat!
Bilberry Goats
2014 – Video – The Bongo Mime….
Don’t ask – just watch 🙂 From the Bilberry Goats in Garter Lane… it defies explanation 🙂
Showtime!
Christine Scarry visits Showtime
In just a couple of weeks we will see the first Sondheim Festival in Ireland or the UK. Christine Scarry – the Festival Director dropped in to talk all things Sondheim and Liz Callaway – […]
De La Salle Musical Society
Video – Food Glorious Food – Oliver – 2005, De La Salle MS
From the 2005 production of Oliver here is Food Glorious Food from Oliver.
Pat Reviews
2022 – Pat McEvoy looks back on June In Waterford Arts on Showtime
Pat dropped into Showtime to look back on a busy June in Waterford Arts.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – We Go Together – Grease 1993
Here is the final to Act 1 of Stage Frights 1993 production of ‘Grease’.
De La Salle College Musical
Video – The Brotherhood of Man – How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying 1989
From the legendary 1989 production of ‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’ here is ‘The Brotherhood of Man’ featuring the late great Bryan Flynn and Keith Reville.
little red kettle
2016 – The Demon Plays – Show Programme – Little Red Kettle
This is Little Red Kettles 25th anniversary production – and so it’s a special souvenir brochure. Well worth a browse! 2016 – The Demon Plays – Show Programme
Showtime!
Ben Hennessy Visits Showtime
This was a really fun session with Ben Hennessy. Some great tunes and anecdotes. This is the version broadcast on Sunday night on WLR – keep your eyes open for a digital version later this […]
South Eastern Theatre Group
Video – Bui Doi – Miss Saigon – South Eastern Theatre Group 2013
From the epic musical ‘Miss Saigon’ here is the South Eastern Theatre Groups version of ‘But Doi’ with Conor Clancy on main vocals.
Showtime!
Showtime – Christmas In June.
Alan Coonagh from the ‘Volunteered’ committee for this epic concert dropped in to tell us all about ‘Christmas in June’. This is the unedited interview with an extra 8 minutes of chat and information about […]
Showtime!
Leon Sheehan Visits Showtime
Leon calls in to talk all things Shakespeare, Musical Theatre and … wait for it … Wrestling… He also picks out some great music in the process!
De La Salle College Musical
Video – Jesus Christ Superstar 1993 – King Herod’s Song.
Here is a clip from the 1993 De La Salle College production of Jesus Christ Superstar. This features Charlie Boland as King Herod.
Musical
Video – 1993 – Beauty School Dropout – Grease
From Stage Frights 1993 production of Grease here is Ray ‘Elvis’ Browne with ‘Beauty School Dropout’.
Edmund Rice CMS
Video – The Family Solicitor – Me And My Girl 2003
Here is a great number from Me And My Girl – produced by the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society back in 2003 in the Theatre Royal. Bryan Flynn directed.
Showtime!
Showtime Tops 60th Anniversary Special
Here are the two special features from Sunday Nights 60th anniversary Tops special – firstly Michael Grant and secondly Vicki Graham and Paul Corcoran. You can catch the full show with more memories on Wlrfm.com […]
Showtime!
The MTU Cork School Of Music performs live on Showtime.
A very special Showtime with an hour long feature recorded with the students and mentors of the MTU Cork School of Music Musical Theatre Degree.
Showtime!
Clodagh Power Visits Showtime on WLR
This week Clodagh Power called into the Showtime Studios to pick out some great music and – finally – answer the question – did she or did she not know the results of WIFLO before […]
Tops Various Docs
1995 – Tops Rules Booklet
How things changed from the early days of Tops – the 1995 rules booklet is one of the last sets of rules published as the competition was well in decline at that point. Click on […]
Pat Reviews
2022 – Radio Review – Pat McEvoy reviews Spring Awakening by the South Eastern Theatre Group
Pat McEvoy reviews ‘Spring Awakening’ by The South Eastern Theatre Group on Showtime on WLR. For more Showtime and all WLR programmes check out the playback feature on the WLR Website and App.
WMS Videos
2022 – Radio Review – Pat McEvoy reviews My Fair Lady by Waterford Musical Society
Pat McEvoy reviews ‘My Fair Lady’ by Waterford Musical Society on Showtime on WLR. For more Showtime and all WLR programmes check out the playback feature on the WLR Website and App.
Pat Reviews
2022 – Radio Review – Pat McEvoy Talks about the 2022 Green Room Awards.
Pat McEvoy reviews the annual News & Star Green Room Awards on Showtime on WLR. For more Showtime and all WLR programmes check out the playback feature on the WLR Website and App.
Pat Reviews
2022 – Radio Review – Pat McEvoy reviews Steel Magnolias by Jack Cunningham Productions
Pat McEvoy reviews ‘Steel Magnolias’ by Jack Cunningham Productions on Showtime on WLR. For more Showtime and all WLR programmes check out the playback feature on the WLR Website and App.
De La Salle Musical Society
Video – Once A Year Day – The Pyjama Game – De La Salle Musical Society
A classic clip from another classic show – Once A Year Day from The Pyjama Game.
Flaggy Lane Productions
Video – The Hot Mikado Finale – 2004
From Flaggy Lanes 2004 production of ‘The Hot Mikado’ here is the finale scene.
Showtime!
Glenn Murphy Visits Showtime
Glenn Murphy called into the Showtime Studio on Sunday last to pick out some music and tell some great stories. If you missed it, have a listen.
wiflo programmes
2007 – WIFLO Season Brochure
Another one of these ever popular WIFLO Season Brochures – this time from 2007. This years WIFLO saw everything from The Mikado to The Most Happy Fella… Click on the Image below to view the […]