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Month: May 2021

WMS Videos

2015 – Video – Blow High Blow Low – Waterford Musical Society

May 31, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

May 31, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

May 31, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

May 31, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

May 31, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

May 31, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 Various Docs

1994 Tops Banquet Menu

May 27, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

May 26, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

May 25, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

May 24, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

May 24, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

May 22, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

May 21, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

May 20, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

May 19, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

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

May 18, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the opening to Act 2 of Sister Act from Ignites 2015 production.

Some Posts From The Archives

One Million Views Today!

May 13, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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..

May 12, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

May 11, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

May 10, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

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

May 9, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

May 5, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

May 4, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 / Premier Productions

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

May 3, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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.

wiflo programmes

1986 – WIFLO Season Brochure

May 28, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is another one of those vintage WIFLO season Brochures – this time it’s from 1986. Have a browse below.

wiflo programmes

1989 – WIFLO Season Brochure

May 24, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

1989 – the year that De La Salle College represented Waterford in the Festival with ‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’. Have a browse below.

Tops Programmes

1994 Tops Of The Town – National Semi-Final Programme

May 29, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the 1994 National Semi-Final Programme from the last time that Waterford won the national Tops title. It was of course Waterford Crystal. Click below for a read!

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