Tops Videos
1983 – The Bar Comedy – Waterford Glass Tops
Featuring a legendary line up here is a hilarious vintage comedy scene from the Waterford Glass 1983 Tops production.
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Tops Videos
1987 – The Electric Chair Comedy – Nokia Tops
Here is a bit of classic comedy from Nokia Tops 1987 with some legends on display!
Tops Videos
1987 Finale From Waterford Crystal Tops
Here is the finale of the 1987 Tops from Waterford Crystal. This went the whole way to the televised Gaiety final and so this is from the Gaiety Stage, live on RTE.
Tops Programmes
1973 – Tops Local Final Programme – Waterford Glass vs Teachers
Here is a vintage Tops of the Town programme from the local final of 1973 where Waterford Crystal with “Cheaper by the Dozen and a Half’ took on the Teachers with ‘Here Today – Gone […]
Tops Videos
1990 – Heading For The Future – Waterford Crystal Tops
Here is the opening to the Waterford Crystal Tops of 1990 – Heading for the Future. Produced by Denny Corcoran.
WMS Videos
2016 – Video – ‘I’m Just A Girl Who Can’t Say No’ from Oklahoma – WMS
From the 2016 production of ‘Oklahoma’ – here is Waterford Musical Society’s version of ‘I’m Just A Girl Who Can’t Say No’ fronted by Jennifer White.
Posts With Video
Video – A History Of Waterford Theatres – Dermot Power
Dermot Power is one of the most knowledgeable people in Waterford when it comes to the history of our great city. Here is a great video he put together going through the history of Waterford […]
South Eastern Videos
2013 – The Phantom Of The Opera – South Eastern Theatre Group – 2013
From the archives – here is the title song from ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’ – Happy Halloween!
Stage Fright MTC
Grease 1991 – Show Programme – Stage Fright
Here is the programme from Grease 1991 for a browse. Some very young and innocent faces inside these pages! 1991 – Stage Fright – Grease – Show Programme
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Grease Opening 1991 – Stage Fright
Here is the opening scene from Grease from 1991.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Grease 1991 – Hopelessly Devoted To You
Here is another classic video from the landmark 1991 production of ‘Grease’ – Hopelessly Devoted To You with the wonderful Vicki Graham on vocals.
De La Salle Musical Society
2006 – Some Like It Hot Photo Gallery – De La Salle MS
Here is a photo gallery from way back in 2006 – Some Like It Hot from De La Salle Musical Society. Some classics in here. Click below to have a browse 🙂 2006 – Photo […]
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Look At Me I’m Sandra Dee – Grease 1991
Here is a classic from the 1991 production of Grease – ‘Look At Me I’m Sandra Dee’.
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2004 – Easy Street – Annie, Flaggy Lane Juniors
Here’s Caroline Stone, Shane Jordan and Deborah Cunningham with a showstopper from the 2004 production of Annie by Flaggy Lane Juniors.
Tops Various Docs
1981 – Handwritten Adjudicators Tops Report
Here is another one of those Handwritten Adjudicators Reports – always very popular. This one from the local rounds in 1981 for Waterford Glass. Click below to have a browse. 1981 – Handwritten Adjudicators Report […]
Waterford Dramatic Society
1971 – Vintage WDS Photos
I was delighted to get these photos during the week from the private collection of Denis McGrath scanned for us by Aidan McGrath. In these you’ll see some photos of the outside and inside of […]
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Sandy – Grease – 1991
Here is the legendary Brian ‘The Juck’ Collins in the role that made him famous – Danny Zuko in Grease with Stage Fright way back in 1991.
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2004 – Little Girls – Annie – Flaggy Lane Juniors
Back 17 years to 2004 today and Deborah Cunningham as Miss Hannigan in Flaggy Lanes production of Annie.
De La Salle MS Videos
1988 – Nothing Like A Dame – South Pacific – De La Salle MS
Here is a classic from De La Salle MS featuring Pat McEvoy as Luther Bills – it’s ‘Nothing Like A Dame’.
Ignite Productions
Video – It’s A Fine, Fine Line from Avenue Q – Ignite Productions
Here is Vicki Graham with one of the rare poignant songs in Avenue Q from Ignites production.
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2004 – Video – Braid The Raven Hair – The Hot Mikado
Here is the wonderful Raymond Collins leading the troops with the opening to Act 2 of The Hot Mikado. This Flaggy Lane production took to the stage in 2004 in the Theatre Royal.
De La Salle MS Videos
1988 – Some Enchanted Evening – South Pacific – De La Salle MS
Here is the late great Billy McCarthy as Emile serenading Ruth Coughlan as Nellie Forbush in De La Salle’s 1988 production of South Pacific.
Spotlight Videos
1994 – All For The Best – Godspell – Spotlight Productions
Here is ‘All For The Best’ from Spotlight Productions 1994 version of Godspell.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – 1992 – We Both Reached For The Gun – Chicago – Stage Fright
Here is a great scene from Stage Frights 1992 production of ‘Chicago’ – ‘We Both Reached For The Gun’.
Waterford Dramatic Society
1989 – Programme and Photos from ‘The Wind In The Branches Of The Sassafras’ – WDS
Here are a handful of photos from the 1989 WDS production of ‘The Wind In The Branches..’ featuring Denny Corcoran amongst others. The link for the gallery is – Gallery – The Wind In The […]
De Braam School of Dance and Theatre
2006 – Sleeping Beauty – De Braam School of Dance & Theatre
Here is a show programme from the De Braam school of Dance & Theatres production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ with music by Tchaikovsky. The great Des Manahan appeared in this alongside many others. 2006 – Sleeping […]
Stage Fright MTC
1996 – ‘Endgame’ from ‘Chess’ – Stage Fright MTC
Here is one that is sure to bring back memories. The epic ‘Endgame’ from Chess – produced by Stage Fright MTC and directed by the late great Bryan Flynn.
Waterford Dramatic Society
2007 – The House of Bernarda Alba – WDS – Show Programme.
A programme from Waterford Dramatic Society today – from their 2007 production of ‘The House of Bernarda Alba’ staged in Garter Lane. Click below to peruse.
Spotlight Videos
2003 – Nice Work If You Can Get It – Crazy For You 2003
Here is one from Premier Productions version of ‘Crazy For You’ from 2003. ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’ going into a French version of ‘Biding My Time’.
South Eastern Programmes
2019 – Cats – Show Programme
Here is the programme from the award winning production of Cats from the South Eastern Theatre Group which was one of the last full scale musicals to be staged pre-covid. Click below to have a […]
Bowler Hat
2004 – Red Back / GTI – Bowler Hat Productions
In 2004 Bowler Hat produced 2 one act plays by two Dalys. Red Back – by the late Jim Daly and GTI by Pat Daly. Click below to see the show programme from that production.
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2006 – Video – Havanna from Guys and Dolls – 2006
Here’s a great scene from the 2006 award winning Flaggy Lane production of Guys and Dolls – Havanna.
Tops Videos
1992 – Joseph Megamix – Tramore Tops
Here is a classic from Bryan Flynns 1992 Tramore Tops show. It’s worth noting what an amazing wig Brian Collins is wearing! 🙂
Tramore Musical Society
1997 – South Pacific – Tramore Musical Society – Show Programme
Back to 1997 and Tramore Musical Society. Here is the Show Programme from South Pacific produced by Joe Mernagh. 1997 – South Pacific – Tramore Musical Society – Show Programme.
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2005 – Make Em Laugh – Singing In The Rain
From the Flaggy Lane award winning production of Singing In the Rain, here is “Make ’em Laugh” performed by Damien Douglas.
Des Manahan
1980 Banks & Finance – Des Manahan and the Guitar Band
Here is a great little scene from the 1980 Tops of The Town Banks & Finance show featuring the legendary Des Manahan on guitar with a host of performers singing and playing with him.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1992 – Show Programme – 44 Sycamore – Red Kettle
Here is the show programme from the Red Kettle production of the Bernard Farrell play ’44 Sycamore’. Click below for a browse.
Ignite Productions
Video – The Lonely Goatherd – The Sound Of Music – Ignite Productions
From Ignites 2012 production of ‘The Sound Of Music’ here is ‘The Lonely Goatherd’. [Adsense-A]
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Those Magic Changes – Grease 1993
From Stage Frights second production of ‘Grease’ here is ‘Those Magic Changes’ from 1993 with David Flynn leading the troops.
Imagine Theatre Group
Video – Children Will Listen – Into The Woods 2007.
Here is the finale to Into The Woods (any excuse for a bit of Sondheim). This is taken from the 2007 production of ‘Into The Woods’ produced by Imagine Theatre Group – an AIMS winner […]
Spotlight Videos
1997 – Song Of The King – Premier Productions – Joseph
From the 1997 Premier Productions award winning production of ‘Joseph’ here is ‘Song Of The King’ performed by Michael Power as Pharaoh.
Ignite Productions
Video – Finale from ‘In The Heights’ by Ignite Productions.
With ‘In The Heights’ flying high in the cinema here is the finale from our own local productions staged by Vicki Grahams ‘Ingite Productions’.
Edmund Rice CMS Misc Docs
1999 – AIMS Banquet Killarney – Menu and Nominations
Here is what you would have typically been eating at the AIMS Banquet – right about now (or now-ish) on an AIMS Weekend. Also on the menu are the nominations.
Dat's De Y
Video – Everybody’s Got The Right – Assassins – Dats De Y Productions
Here is the brilliant opening to Assassins produced in 2017 in Garter Lane by Dats De Y Productions.
Ignite Productions
Video – Sisters Opening – The Sound Of Music 2012 – Ignite Productions.
Here’s the opening Nuns Chorus from the 2012 production of “The Sound Of Music’ from Ignite Productions.
De La Salle MS Videos
2007 – Hooverville – Annie – De La Salle Musical Society
Here is ‘Hooverville’ from Annie produced by De La Salle Musical Society in 2007.
WMS Videos
2015 – Video – June Is Busting Out All Over – Waterford Musical Society
Well – it is June – so here is an appropriate song from Waterford Musical Society, Carousel 2015.
De La Salle College Musical
2018 – The Addams Family – De La Salle College show programme.
From the 2018 production of ‘The Addams Family’ here is the show programme from De La Salle Colleges production. Click below to have a read. 2018 – The Addams Family – Show Programme
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2004 – Katisha’s Entrance from the Hot Mikado
Here is the irrepressible Vicki Graham as Katisha making her grand entrance in Flaggy Lanes 2004 production of The Hot Mikado.
Bilberry Goats
2018 – Bilberry Goats – I Do, I Do, So I Do – Show Programme
Here is the show programme fro the Bilberry Goats hilarious 2018 play – ‘I Do, I Do, So I Do’ staged in Garter Lane.
Tops Various Docs
1981 – Tops Adjudication Sheets – Waterford Crystal.
These documents are always popular – handwritten adjudication from the 1981 tops – Waterford Crystal. Click below for a read. 1981 – Tops Adjudication – Waterford Crystal
WMS Show Brochures
2019 – South Pacific – Waterford Musical Society – Show Programme
WMS’s programmes are always worth a read – big colourful booklets full of info. Have a browse at their most recent one from 2019 – South Pacific. Click below for a read.
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
1991 – My Fair Lady in the Bangor Festival of Light Opera
In 1991 the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society were in the Northern Ireland Festival of Light Opera. Here is the season brochure.
Tops Videos
1980 – 42 Seconds of Eddie Wymberry!
A 42 second video from the Banks & Finance 1980 national final appearance with Eddie Wymberry leading the troupe. Yep – 42 seconds!
Posts With Video
Video – The Ballet Comedy – A Night For Denny 2003
Here are some legends and rogues with their Ballet presentation from the Denny Corcoran Tribute night from 2003.
WMS Videos
2015 – Video – Blow High Blow Low – Waterford Musical Society
Here is ‘Blow High Blow Low’ from Carousel 2015 courtesy of Waterford Musical Society
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1990 – The Constant Couple – Red Kettle – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from Red Kettles 1990 production of ‘The Constant Couple’. Click below for a browse.
little red kettle
1996 – The Four Euclids of Squid – Little Red Kettle
Here is a programme from one of Red Kettle’s brilliant summer plays – this time jumping right back to 1996 and the wonderfully named ‘Four Euclids Of Squid’. Have a browse below. 1996 – The […]
De Braam School of Dance and Theatre
2007 – Gypsy – De Braam School – Show Programme
Back to 2007 today and Natalie Van De Braam Schools production of the classic musical ‘Gypsy’. Loads of familiar young faces in this one – have a browse. 2007 – Gypsy – Show Programme
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1996 – Petty Sessions – Red Kettle Theatre Company
Here is a quick blast back 25 years to 1996 and Red Kettles production of ‘Petty Sessions’ in Garter Lane. Have a browse below.
Variety
Olde Tyme Music Hall – 1973 – Show Programme
Produced by Des Manahan and Ron Burke here is a show programme from one of long forgotten old traditions of Waterford Theatre – the ‘Olde Tyme Music Hall’. Have a browse! 1977 – Olde Tyme […]
Tops Programmes
1979 – Tops of The Town National Quarter Final Programme – Waterford Glass vs Ford (Cork)
Back to the day when Waterford Glass took on Henry Ford Ltd from Cork in the national quarter finals of the Tops. Click below to browse the Show Programme.
Tops Various Docs
1994 Tops Banquet Menu
Ever wonder what the casts and crew were treated to after a national Tops of the Town final by John Player? Here you are – from 1994, the menu from the Burlington for the banquet […]
Stage Schools
1995 – The Wizard Of Oz – Stage Fright Kids
Christmas of 1995 and Stage Fright Kids were presenting ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ under the tutelage of Bryan Flynn and Michelle Condon. Have a browse below at the show programme. 1995 – The Wizard Of […]
Tops Videos
1990 Waterford Crystal Tops – Dance Scene
From the 1990 Tops here is Waterford Crystals Dance scene. This was recorded at the national quarter final stage.
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2006 – Guys And Dolls Opening – Flaggy Lane Productions
The opening / Fugue for Tinhorns from Flaggy Lanes 2006 Festival winning production of ‘Guys And Dolls’.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1995 – Backsides To The Wind – Show Programme – Red Kettle
Back to 1995 and Red Kettle produced ‘Backsides To The Wind’ by Michael Harding. It was also directed by Michael Harding. Click below for a look at the brochure!
Stage Fright MTC
Chicago Publicity – Stage Fright 1992
Here is a rarity – the original publicity material used by Stage Fright to launch their production of Chicago way back in 1992. At the time they even had their own office in Broad Street […]
Drama
Mount Prospect – Garter Lane 2018 – Show Programme
Here is the programme from Garter Lanes 2018 production of Una Troy’s play ‘Mount Prospect’, directed by Jim Nolan. Click below to have a read! 2018 – Mount Prospect – Show Programme
Des Manahan
2017 – Video – Golden Helmet Of Mambrino – Man Of La Mancha, Waterford Musical Society
From Waterford Musical Societies 2017 production of ‘Man Of La Mancha’ here is the Golden Helmet of Mambrino featuring the late great Des Manahan amongst others.
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
1991 – With A Little Bit Of Luck – My Fair Lady – 1991
From the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society production of ‘My Fair Lady’ from 30 years ago – way back in 1991, here is ‘With A Little Bit Of Luck’.
Ignite Productions
Video – Sunday Morning Fever – Sister Act 2015
Here is the opening to Act 2 of Sister Act from Ignites 2015 production.
Some Posts From The Archives
One Million Views Today!
Yep – One million people have viewed videos, listened to audio, browsed show programmes and looked at photos over the last 4 years. I always knew that a certain interest level would be there for […]
Tops Videos
1986 – the ‘Just Say No’ scene..
Here is the legendary ‘Just Say No’ scene from the 1986 Tops with Paul Corcoran in full hip swinging form…
Tops Videos
1992 – Applause/Broadway Baby – Tramore Tops
From the Tramore Tops 1992 here is the Applause / Broadway Baby scene featuring Vicki Graham and Carrie Crowley.
Des Manahan
2006 – More I Cannot Wish You – Guys & Dolls – Flaggy Lane Productions
Featuring the legendary Des Manahan here is a beautiful song from Flaggy Lane’s 2006 award winning production of Guys & Dolls.
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2004 – Video – Beauty In The Bellow – The Hot Mikado
Richie Hayes and Vicki Graham with a showstopper from Flaggy Lanes ‘The Hot Mikado’ 2004.
Tops Videos
1993 – Skid Row / American Dream from Tramore Tops
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.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1990 – Observe The Sons Of Ulster Marching Towards The Somme – Show Programme – Red Kettle
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???)…
Spotlight Videos
1997 – Any Dream Will Do – Joseph – Premier Productions
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.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Razzle Dazzle from Chicago 1992 – Stage Fright
Here is Keith Dunphy as Billy Flynn singing ‘Razzle Dazzle’ from the 1992 Stage Fright production of ‘Chicago.’
Stage Fright MTC
Video – As Long As He Needs Me – Oliver! 1994
Here is the great Carrie Crowley with a classic song from Bryan Flynns 1994 production of ‘Oliver!’.
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2004 – Alone And Yet Alive – The Hot Mikado – Flaggy Lane
Here is a great song from the Hot Mikado, 2004. Vicki Graham as Katisha sings ‘Alone and Yet Alive’.
Tops Programmes
1979 Tops Local Final Programme – Waterford Glass vs Banks & Finance.
Here is another blast back forty odd years to the 1979 local final of Tops with Waterford Glass taking on Banks & Finance. Click below for a browse.
Tops Videos
1990 – The Spirit Of Man / War Of The Worlds – Crystal Tops
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.
Posts with Audio
On The Fringe with Geoff
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 things…. Have a listen below […]
Tramore Combined Schools
Video – The Nativity from Whistle Down The Wind – Tramore Schools
Here is the brilliant Nativity from Whistle Down The Wind by Tramore Combined Schools.
De La Salle MS Videos
1999 – Lonely Room – Oklahoma
Here is Pat McEvoy as Jud Fry in De La Salle’s 1999 production of ‘Oklahoma’.
wiflo programmes
1986 – WIFLO Season Brochure
Here is another one of those vintage WIFLO season Brochures – this time it’s from 1986. Have a browse below.
wiflo programmes
1988 – WIFLO Season Brochure
Here is the 1988 season brochure for the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera. Operettas were still dominating but a noticeable shift to the more modern show was noticeable this year. Click below to have […]
Some Posts From The Archives
One Flew Over The Cuckoo Nest – Gary Power Productions – Show Programme
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 – One Flew Over The […]
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Look At Me I’m Sandra Dee – Grease 1993
From Stage Frights 1993 production of Grease here is Karen Steenson leading the girls.
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
1992 – No Business Like Show Business – Annie Get Your Gun 1992
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.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – It’s A Fine Life – Oliver 1994 – Stage Fright
Another video from ‘that’ production of Oliver! This time it’s Carrie Crowley as Nancy leading the troops in It’s A Fine Life.
WMS Videos
2019 – Video – This Nearly Was Mine – South Pacific
A beautiful rendition of a beautiful song from Dermot Keyes as Emile in the 2019 Waterford Musical Society production of South Pacific.
Tops Videos
1987 – Opening – Nokia Tops
Here is the opening of the Nokia Tops from 1987.
Bryan Flynn Theatrix
2012 – Video – Fly The Flag Of Freedom High – Michael Collins
From Bryan Flynns epic production of Michael Collins here is one of the highlights.
Ignite Productions
Video – Here Within These Walls – Sister Act 2015 – Ignite Productions
Lynsey Penkert as the Reverend Mother singing ‘Here Within These Walls’ from Ignite’s production of Sister Act 2015.
Tops Videos
1983 – Waterford Glass Tops Finale
Here is the finale from the 1983 Waterford Glass Tops show fronted by a host of familiar faces…
Tops Videos
1982 – Love On The Rocks – Waterford Glass Tops
Here is the Boss himself Denny Corcoran singing ‘Love On The Rocks’ in the 1982 Waterford Crystal Tops show.