South Eastern Programmes
2011 – Les Miserables – Programme – South Eastern Theatre Group
Here is the show programme from the 2011 South Eastern Theater Group production of Les Miserables. Click below to have a browse.
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South Eastern Programmes
2013 – The Phantom Of The Opera – Show Programme – South Eastern Theatre Group
Here is the Show Programme from the 2013 production of Andrew Lloyd Webbers Classic ‘Phantom Of The Opera’ by the South Eastern Theatre Group. Click below to browse
Tops Programmes
1964 – Tops Local Rounds – Dennys vs Goodbodys
Way back 60 years ago to 1964 and the Programme from the Local rounds of Tops of the Town – it was not yet the ‘John Player Tops’. Click on the image below to view… […]
Stage Fright MTC
1992 – All I Care About is Love – Chicago – Stage Fright
Here is Keith Dunphy in fine form with the chorus in ‘All I Care About Is Love’ from Stage Frights ‘Chicago’.
WMS Videos
2016 – All er Nothin’ – Oklahoma, WMS
From the 2016 production of Oklahoma here is Jenny White and Brian Tuohy as Ado Annie and Will Parker. Here is All er Nothin’.
The 'C' Streams
002 – Tops Stream 1 – May 3rd 2020
Number 2 of our Covid Streams of 2020 / 2021 was our first tribute to the Tops Of The Town. Enjoy at your leisure.
The 'C' Streams
001 – Musicals – April 26 2020
The First Musicals Stream from the ‘C’ era… 2 hours of extracts from shows down through the years. Streamed live on April 26th 2020 during the pandemic. Preserved here for reference if anybody wants to […]
Variety
1995 – ‘Skid Row’ from ‘The Flying Pigs Ball’
Way back to 1995 today and to the ‘Flying Pigs Ball’ from the Why Not production company. Loads of familiar faces in this ‘Show for Topless Years’… Produced by Michael Grant.
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2004 – ‘Something Was Missing’ from Annie – Flaggy Lane Juniors.
Here is Raymond Collins and Holly Browne in a great song from the 2004 production of Annie by Flaggy Lane Juniors.
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2004 – A Wandrin’ Minstrel I from The Hot Mikado
Here is a young Killian Donnelly in Flaggy Lanes award winning 2004 production of ‘The Hot Mikado’. It’s his opening number – ‘A Wandrin’ Minstrel I’.
Street Theatre
1991 – Audio From ‘The Spirit Of Waterford Festival’
Way way back in a time before Spraoi there was ‘The Spirit of Waterford Festival’ – and there is a whole cohort of people who remember it… Have a listen here as the late great […]
De La Salle Musical Society
Video – 1987 – I Would Trust Her – The Pyjama Game
From the 1987 production of ‘The Pyjama Game’ here is ‘I Would Trust Her’ featuring the late great Des Manahan.
Stage Fright MTC
1992 – Look at my Baby and Me from Chicago
Way back to 1992 today and Stage Fright staged ‘Chicago’ in the Theatre Royal directed by the great Bryan Flynn. Here is Karen Steenson as Roxie Hart and a host of ‘babies’…
Tops Programmes
1987 – Local Rounds – Nokia vs Tramore
Here is the show programme for the 1987 local round between Nokia and Tramore. Click below to browse.
Tops Programmes
1985 – National Semi-Final – Waterford Crystal vs Analog Devices
Here is the 1985 National Semi-Final programme. Click below for a browse.
Tops Programmes
1975 – National Semi Final – Banks and Finance vs Sunbeam
Here is the show programme from the 1975 national Semi Final. Click below for a browse.
Tops Programmes
1974 – Tops Local Final – ACEC vs Waterford Crystal
Here is the programme from the Local Final 1974. Click below to browse.
Tops Programmes
1978 – Local Rounds – Raytex vs Banks & Finance
Here is the programme for the 1978 local rounds. Click below for a browse.
Tops Programmes
1980 – Local Rounds – St. Pauls vs Waterford Crystal
Here is the show programme from the 1980 local rounds St. Pauls vs Waterford Crystal. Click below for a browse.
Tops Programmes
1981 – Local Rounds – Waterford Crystal vs Teachers
Here is the show programme for the 1981 local rounds. Click below to have a browse.
Tops Programmes
1982 – Tops Local Rounds – Clover vs Waterford Crystal.
Here is the show programme – click below for a browse.
Tops Programmes
1964 – Pick Of The Tops Programme
Back in 1964 a special show was presented – the ‘Pick Of The Tops’ and for the princely sum of 6 pence you could have had the programme below… click to have a browse..
Tops Videos
1984 – Video – Clover Tops – The Oldest Swinger in Town with Nicky Cummins
During Tops Nicky Cummins was a legend for Parodies… here he is with one of his classics – ‘The Oldest Swinger In Town’ from the 1984 Clover Tops.
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2005 – All I Do Is Dream Of You – Video
From ‘Singing In The Rain’ by Flaggy Lane Productions here is ‘All I Do Is Dream of You’. In 2005 Flaggy Lane became the first Waterford show to win WIFLO with Singing In The Rain.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – 1996 – The Merchandisers from Chess
Way back to 1996 today and 28 years ago Stage Fright were presenting Chess. Here’s one of the classic scenes from that epic show – The Merchandisers.
Theatre Royal Productions
1958 – Cyril Cusack Productions present ‘Roger Casement’.
One of the oldest pieces of memorabilia we have – from 1958 here is the programme from ‘Roger Casement’ presented in the Theatre Royal by Cyril Cusack Productions. I also have some lovely paper cuttings […]
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!
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
2022 – My Fair Lady Show Programme – Waterford Musical Society
Here is the show programme for the 2022 production of My Fair Lady! by Waterford Musical Society. Click below to 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 […]
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.
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.
wiflo programmes
1959 – WIFLO Season Brochure
It’s great to have a copy of the original 1959 WIFLO season Brochure from the very first Festival of Light Opera. 60 years ago this year, this rare programme is worth its weight in gold! […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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
1984 – Video – Clover Tops – The Loonies
By special request here is a video from 1984 – it’s the Loonies from the Clover Meats Tops.
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
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.
De La Salle MS Videos
1999 – I’m Just A Girl That Can’t Say No – Oklahoma! – De La Salle MS
Here is the great Martina Flynn Shanahan with a fine rendition from De La Salles 1999 production of Oklahoma!
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. […]
Tops Programmes
1966 – Tops Local Rounds – The Builders vs Snowcream
Way back 52 years to the early days of Tops today and the show programme from the 1966 local rounds of the Builders vs Snowcream.
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 Programmes
2022 – Spring Awakening – South Eastern Theatre Group – Show Programme
The Show Programme from the recent South Eastern Theatre Groups production of ‘Spring Awakening’. Click below for a browse.
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2005 – Video – If I only Had the Nerve – Wizard of Oz, Flaggy Lane Juniors
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.