Spotlight Videos
1993 – Don’t Feed The Plants (Finale) from Little Shop Of Horrors
From Spotlight Productions 1993 production of ‘The Little Shop Of Horrors’ here is the finale – Don’t Feed The Plants!
Year: 2023
De La Salle MS Videos
1988 – Honey Bun – De La Salle MS – South Pacific 1988
Here is Ruth Coughlan as Ensign Nellie Forbush leading the troops in ‘Honey Bun’.
Variety
Video – Town and Country ‘Bench’ Comedy
Here is s ‘quickie’ from the Town and Country Variety show from the Heineken festival!
South Eastern Videos
2013 – Past The Point Of No Return – Phantom Of The Opera 2013
From the 2013 South Eastern Theatre Group production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, here is a young Paul Mescal as Phantom and Jessica Hackett as Christine.
South Eastern Videos
2017 – Superstar from Jesus Christ Superstar – South Eastern Theatre Group
From the 2017 production of Jesus Christ Superstar here is a South Eastern Theatre Group special! The title song ‘Superstar’.
Ignite Productions
2015 – It’s Fun To Be a Nun – Sister Act – Ignite Productions
Here is the full nuns chorus from Sister Act produced in 2015 by Vicki Graham and Ignite Productions.
WMS Videos
2019 – I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair – Waterford Musical Society
From the 2019 production of South Pacific by Waterford Musical Society here is ‘2019 – I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair’. Susan Boyce sings the part of Nellie Forbush.
Variety
Video – Town and Country Hospital Comedy
Here is some comedy from the ‘Town and Country’ variety show…. the show for the ‘Topless’ years…. (I mean the years that there was no Tops – keep it clean!).
Des Manahan
2023 – Interviews from the Des Manahan Tribute
Some interviews from the tribute concert in the Haven Hotel, Sunday June 25th 2023. Featured are Carrie Crowley, Richie Hayes, Lupita De Bhail and David Hennessy.
Tops Programmes
1970 – CIE vs Teachers – Local Rounds
Here is the programme from the 1970 CIE vs Teachers Local Rounds. Click below for a browse.
Tops Various Docs
1976 – Tommy Fitzgerald Tribute
On April 8th 1976 Tommy Fitzgerald died suddenly on the stage of the Theatre Royal during a Tops of the Town performance. The tribute below appeared in the programme that followed on the next performance […]
De La Salle MS Videos
2009 – ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ from ‘A Grand Night for Singing’ – DLS Musical Society
Here is the finale from Act 1 of ‘A Grand Night For Singing’ produced by De La Salle Musical Society in Garter Lane in 2009.
Tara Anne Byrne Reviews
2003 – ‘Heatwave’ from ‘The Memory Lingers On’
Here is another video from the Last Night of the Festival 2003 Concert – ‘The Memory Lingers On’ presented by Tara Anne Byrne. Again remember this is a rehearsal video so the band aren’t in […]
Uncategorized
2010 – Grandmas Song from Billy Elliot – Vicki Graham
Here is a throwback to the Theatre Royal Variety show – the 2010 edition. Vicki Graham gives us a great version of ‘Grandma’s song’ from Billy Elliot.
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2005 – Singing In The Rain – Video – Flaggy Lane
Here is the title song from the 2005 production of ‘Singing In The Rain’ by Flaggy Lane – and yes – it did rain on the stage of the Theatre Royal!
Tops Programmes
1975 – Local Semi Final – Waterford Crystal vs Colorcast.
This is the programme from the infamous ‘Joseph’ Tops show produced by Dermot Graham in 1975. Have a browse!
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!
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.
Des Manahan
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. Click on the image below for the programme. 1968 – Tops Programme – Waterford Crystal Vs ACEC For those of […]
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 […]
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
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.
Stagemad Theatre Company
2022 – A Midsummer Nights Dream – Show Programme
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 […]
South Eastern Videos
2011 – 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 MS Videos
1987 – I’m Not At All In Love – The Pyjama Game 1987
Here is one from De La Salles production of ‘The Pyjama Game’ way back in 1987 with Martina Flynn Shanahan leading the chorus.
De La Salle MS Videos
1986 – ‘Blow High – Blow Low’ – Carousel
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 Videos
1994 – All Good Gifts – Godspell – 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 Videos
1992 – 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 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 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’ […]
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 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 […]
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.
De La Salle MS Videos
1993 – 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 […]