Tops Various Docs
1985 Tops Magazine
I love these old Tops Magazines – this one from 1985. The other 2 in the archive are here and here. As usual, there are loads of photos from around the country as well as […]
Articles by waterfordtheatrearchive
wiflo programmes
2001 – WIFLO Season Brochure
Once again for archiving purposes I like to include the season brochures of WIFLO from time to time. This year – 2001 – the sole Waterford entries were De La Salle College with a production […]
Tops Programmes
1987 – Tops National Final Programme – Waterford Glass vs Cork Teachers & Students
Here’s a rare treasure – the programme from the 1987 televised national Tops final that featured our own Waterford Glass and Cork Teachers & Students. So many clips from this show have featured in the […]
Spotlight Videos
2002 – Nothing Dirty Going On from ‘The Best Little Whorehouse’ – Premier Productions 2002
Another rare extract from ‘The Little Whorehouse In Texas’ from 2003. Premier Productions produced the show in the Theatre Royal. No Video was recorded for this production, but thankfully WLR’s Waterford At 8 recorded some […]
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1998 – The Salvage Shop at the Gaiety Theatre – Red Kettle
Delighted to have this programme from the production of the Salvage Shop that played at our the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin in 1998. The Salvage Shop was written by local playwright Jim Nolan. The Show […]
wiflo programmes
2002 – WIFLO Season Brochure
2002 was a quiet year for local participation, but Bowler Hat and local choir Lumen provided the final night concert.
Spotlight Videos
2003 – ‘I Got Rhythm’ from Premier Productions ‘Crazy For You’ – 2003
‘Crazy For You’ is the modern-day Gershwin musical, and in 2003 Premier Productions produced the show in the Theatre Royal Waterford, directed by Liam Butler and Choreography by Michelle Condon. Here is the show-stopping finale […]
Musical
1989 – How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying – De La Salle College
In 1989 De La Salle College produced arguably the finest College and possibly junior show of all time – How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. It was a pet project of Br. Ben […]
Stage Fright MTC
WTA 107 – GALA 121 – The ‘Andrew Lloyd Webber Tribute’ – 1997
In 1997 Stage Fright produced ‘Gala 121’ – celebrating 121 years of the Theatre Royal as a theatre. One of the scenes in it was the ‘Tribute to Lloyd Webber’ featuring a host of musical […]
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
1992 – The Indian Scene from Annie Get Your Gun 1992
This is another classic scene from the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society’s production of ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ in 1992 starring the legendary Martina Flynn as Annie and Denny Corcoran as Chief Sitting Bull.
South Eastern Programmes
2017 – Bugsy Malone – SE Theatre Group
In Spring of 2017 the South Eastern Theatre Group presented the ever-popular ‘Bugsy Malone’ in the Theatre Royal. Here’s the show programme.
Bilberry Goats
2014 – The Good Council – The Bilberry Goats
It’s been a little while since we had a bit of comedy and a new ‘Goats’ video so here we go – the ‘Good Council’ sketch… and let’s hope it’s not too close to the […]
Some Posts From The Archives
1997 – Waterford Youth Arts – The War Mongrels Programme
A visit to our friends in Waterford Youth Arts today and their 1997 production of ‘The War Mongrels’, written and directed by Liam Meagher. Added to the WYA archive here. 1997 – The War Mongrels […]
Tops Videos
1983 – Waterford Glass Tops Opening
Featuring such songs as ‘Kisses of Fire Burning Burning’ and ‘Come on Baby Light My Fire’ – it’s easy to see the common theme in the opening to this particular ‘Glass’ show. The video quality […]
De La Salle Musical Society
1965 – De La Salle Musical Society – The Desert Song
Way way back 54 years today to the De La Salle Musical Society and ‘The Desert Song’. Up until it’s recent demise, De La Salle was the longest running musical society in Waterford producing everything […]
Musical
WTA 103 – Sound of Music 2012 Intro and Doe A Deer
Back to 2012 tonight and some more class video from the lens of Colin Shanahan of Digicol media. It’s the intro sequence and some clips from ‘The Sound Of Music’ all over the live recording […]
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
1998 – The Pirates of Penzance – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society
1998 was a time when any shows going on had to find alternative venues as the Theatre Royal was closed for renovations. The Edmund Rice society chose to produce ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ and tour […]
Spotlight Videos
1992 – Fame – Spotlight Productions Video Clip
The European Premier of ‘Fame’ took place in the Theatre Royal in the winter of 1992. It was probably not the best show ever to grace the Theatre Royal stage, but if it achieved anything […]
Flaggy Lane Productions Show Programmes
2005 – WIFLO Season Brochure
Today we have the season brochure from WIFLO 2005 when Flaggy Lane Productions became the first Waterford Society to win the Festival with ‘Singing In The Rain’.. a feat they were to repeat in 2006 […]
Flaggy Lane Productions Show Programmes
2006 – WIFLO Season Brochure
2006 was the year when Flaggy Lane lifted the international trophy for the second time in 2 years, and for only the second time out of 3 times in total that a Waterford show won […]
Bilberry Goats
2015 Bilberry Goats Show Programme
Here is the programme from the Bilberry Goats 2015 performance in Garter Lane Theatre.
Musical
2007 – Jesus Christ Superstar – De La Salle College
The programme from the third time that De La Salle College produced Jesus Christ Superstar – this time the 2007 version. Have a browse!
Tops Videos
1987 – The Opening – John Player Tops Waterford Glass
Today it’s back to the classic 1987 televised final and the opening from the Waterford Glass show which featured heavily ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’. Some familiar faces and names in this video. Enjoy
Posts With Video
Video – ‘Les Miserables’ from ‘Roast’.
Some comedy today from the cast of ‘Roast’ – a ‘Les Mis’ medley that any show fan will enjoy for sure…
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1996 – The Stomping Ground – Red Kettle
In 1996 Red Kettle produced ‘The Stomping Ground’ which was a new play by Loughlin Deegan. The show brochure is below.
Bilberry Goats
2014 – Family Misfortunes with the Bilberry Goats
Currently on stage in Garter Lane with their new production of ‘I do, I Do, So I Do’, it’s time to pay a monthly visit to the comedy archive of the Bilberry Goats. this time […]
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
2008 – Cinderella – Waterford Panto Society Programme
A visit to Panto today and back to 2008 when Waterford Panto Society produced the only one of it’s 33 productions outside of the Theatre Royal – in ‘The Forum’. The Theatre was being renovated […]
Bilberry Goats
2018 – I Do, I Do, So I Do – Tony Corcoran
It’s not every week you open a ‘World Premiere’ – and that’s exactly what is on this week in Garter Lane from the pen of Tony Corcoran and the hilarious ensemble that is ‘The Bilberry […]
WMS Audio
2017 – Audio Interview – Paul ‘Flex’ Browne Talks to Mary O’Neill about Man Of La Mancha
Loads of audio snippets to add over the next few weeks to the archive. This one is from 2017 and Paul Browne dropped into Mary O’Neill on the ‘Fringe’ to discuss Man of La Mancha […]
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 […]
wiflo programmes
2010 – WIFLO 50th Anniversary Season Brochure
In 2010 WIFLO turned 50. It was hard to believe that just 2 short years later it would all be gone, and in my opinion is one of the greatest tragedies in Waterford Theatre that […]
Musical
1984 – De La Salle College – My Fair Lady Show Programme
Back 34 years today to the Spring of 1984 and De La Salle College presented ‘My Fair Lady’ in the Theatre Royal as their annual production. As always – a tremendous success. Here is the […]
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
Sleeping Beauty – 2000 – Show Programme
A bit of Panto today and the programme from Waterford Panto Society’s production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’. 2000 – Sleeping Beauty – Show Programme
Tops Videos
1990 – The Dr. Dolittle Scene from Nokia Tops
This scene features the legendary Gary Power as Dr. Dolittle from the 1990’s Nokia Tops of the Town entry, produced by Michael Grant. It also has some familiar faces popping up along the way including […]
Street Theatre
2003 – Jonah by Spraoi
So opening a brand new long overdue item on the archive – the legends at Spraoi who have been entertaining the city and county (and country!) for as long as we can remember. This short […]
Some Posts From The Archives
New Website Design and Short List for the Blog awards!
As time was evolving I found that the site was starting to look and feel clunky and dated and mainly a bit cluttered – so I decided to clean it up a bit and give […]
Spotlight Videos
2002 – Texas Has A Whorehouse In It – Premier Productions 2002
Way back to 2002 today and a Liam Meagher production of ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ featuring a host of lovely girls and led by Ray Collins. This is a classic! Enjoy
Some Posts From The Archives
2016 – A Moon For The Misbegotten – Theatre Royal Productions
In 2016 the Theatre Royal produced one of Eugene O’Neill’s rarely produced plays – A Moon For The Misbegotten. It was a co-production with the Geva Theatre Centre in Rochester New York with a cast […]
Posts With Video
WTA 092 – Vintage Photos from Tom Healy’s own private collection
I’m delighted to share this slideshow video with you all today. It’s from the private collection of Tom Healy and is added to the archive with thanks to Tom’s family. From Tops to Drama and […]
Open Space Theatre Company
2000 – Blues In The Night – Open Space Theatre Company
In 2000 Open Space Theatre Company performed Noel Kelly’s wonderful play about local soccer ‘Blues in The Night’ starring five local actors. Here is the show programme to read.
Musical
WTA 091 – Jellicle Songs For Jellicle Cats – Ignite Productions
Back in 2012 Ignite Productions (then known as the Waterford Glee Club) performed Cats with a largely junior cast in an award winning production directed by Vicki Graham. Here’s a flavour of it – the […]
Some Posts From The Archives
1982 – Oklahoma – Presentation Secondary Pupils
Our first show programme from the Presentation Secondary School who have produced quite a number of musicals over the years. This one – Oklahoma from 1982. Lots of familiar names on the cast list! 1982 […]
Bilberry Goats
2014 – The Courtroom – Bilberry Goats
Some more classic Comedy for you today – this time the Bilberry Goats and their Courtroom sketch – as Un – PC and hilarious as ever!
Tops Various Docs
1981 Tops Handwritten Adjudication sheets – Waterford Glass, National Quarter Finals
To add to our collection of handwritten original adjudications we have this Waterford Glass one from the 1981 national quarter finals. Have a read to see what the adjudicator rated this production which did not […]
Musical
WTA 088 – Avenue Q Promos
Avenue Q is a strange beast of a show – some find it hilarious, some find it – frankly quite offensive. Here are 3 promos that were made at the time (2013) to promote Avenue […]
Posts With Video
WTA 087 – Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat – The Flying Pigs Ball
More goodies from the ‘Flying Pigs Ball’ today as our esteemed theatre reviewer Pat McEvoy leads the charges in the Guys and Dolls showstopper. [Adsense-A]
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1991 – Moonshine – Red Kettle – Show Programme
1991 saw Red Kettle producing another Jim Nolan play – this time ‘Moonshine’. Jim Nolan plays are always red letter dates in Waterford Theatre history. Have a browse of the programme below.
Tops Videos
1982 – Waterford Glass Tops Opening
Some more Tops nostalgia here – the opening to the 1982 Waterford Glass Show.
Street Theatre
2018 – Focus on Spraoi Special
How could we feature anything this week other then the jewel in Waterford’s festival crown – Spraoi, the biggest street theatre festival in the country. Joining me are Rob O’Connor, Darajane O’Sullivan and Roddie Cleere […]
Musical
1999 – De La Salle College – Some Like It Hot – Show Programme
1999 saw De La Salle College producing the musical based on the classic Jack Lemmon / Tony Curtis movie. Here is the show programme!
Musical
WTA 085 – Everybody’s Got The Right – Episode 3
And now – the final part of ‘Everybody’s Got The Right’ – the making of Dat’s De Y’s production of Assassins, 2017. This three parter has been a hugely interesting video series and you can […]
The Drama Circle
1957 – The Drama Circle – A Stranger Came
Some vintage material today from 1957 – 61 years ago. Here is the show brochure and a press clipping from ‘A Stranger Came’ – The Drama Circle. 1957 – A Stranger Came – Show Programme […]
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
1991 – My Fair Lady – Get Me To The Church On Time
Another classic video today – way back to 1991 and the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society’s production of ‘My Fair Lady’. Featuring the late great Denny Corcoran as Alfie Doolittle, it also features prominently […]
Waterford Pantomime (Pre 1985)
Waterford Pantomime & Musical Society 1945/1946 Show Programme Cover
I absolutely LOVE when rarities turn up and this one is a joy to get! It’s a programme cover from the 1945/46 Waterford Panto & Musical Society – a former iteration of the Panto in […]
Posts With Video
WTA 083 – The Beekeeping Sketch
A classic sketch from Davy Sutton and Terry ‘Scol’ Grant today. The Bee Keeping sketch comes from the early 80’s again, but was reproduced in the Flying Pigs Ball featuring the original 2 performers. It’s […]
South Eastern Programmes
2012 – The last WIFLO Season Brochure
By request here is the final WIFLO Brochure from 2012 – the festival that saw the South Eastern Theatre Group sweep the boards with Les Miserables. The Festival had fallen from 18 shows at its […]
Tops Programmes
1989 National Tops Quarter Finals – Tramore vs Clara – Programme
Here is the programme from the 1989 Tops show when Tramore travelled to Dundalk for the national quarter finals. Click below to have a read.
Posts With Video
WTA 082 – Gee Officer Krupke – The Flying Pigs Ball 1995
Here’s a few familiar faces taking part in ‘The Flying Pigs Ball’ – produced by Michael Grant to fill the void that the Tops of the Town left behind after it’s demise. This show was […]
Musical
1986 – De La Salle College – The Music Man
In 1986, De La Salle College presented ‘The Music Man’ to add to their wide and diverse range of productions. Here is the show programme.
Tops Videos
1987 – Tip Tops – Nokia Les Mis Scene
Our mini series of ‘Tip Tops’ from 1987 comes to a close with this ‘Les Mis’ scene from Nokia recorded live from the Gaiety stage. Nokia were the beaten local finalists in 1987, losing out […]
Tops Videos
1987 – The Silent Mikes – Nokia Tops
From the ‘Tip Tops’ series live from the Gaiety stage here is the ‘Silent Mikes’ comedy mime routine from the 1987 Nokia production. Spearheaded by the legendary Eddie Cody the Silent Mikes had a cult […]
All Of A Sudden Theatre Company
2003 – One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest – All Of A Sudden TC
In 2003 All Of A Sudden Theatre Company produced ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest’ in the Forum Theatre Waterford. It was the debut production of ‘All Of A Sudden’. Here is the show programme […]
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
2003 – The Lambeth Walk from Me And My Girl – 2003 – Edmund Rice
Today’s video is the classic ‘Lambeth Walk’ from Me And My Girl from Bryan Flynn’s 2003 production of ‘Me And My Girl’ for the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society. A terrific front line, dancers […]
Tops Programmes
1989 – Tops Of The Town Local Round Programme
Normally all 4 shows in a year wouldn’t be put into the one programme- but 1989 was an exception to the rule. Have a browse of St. Paul’s, Tramore, Nokia and Clashmore and their cast […]
Tops Videos
1987 – Lady In Red Scene from Nokia Tops
More than one or two legends in this one – taken from the RTE Tip Tops Programme in 1987 which was filmed live on the Gaiety Stage. Enjoy as it starts with Denny Corcoran and […]
Musical
WTA 077 – The Miss Saigon Scene from ‘Roast’
More comedy today – the parody of Miss Saigon from Ignite Productions version of ‘Roast’… no more description is necessary – enjoy!
Musical
1988 – De La Salle College – Oliver! Programme
In 1988 De La Salle College produced ‘Oliver!’ for the first time featuring a host of young familiar names and faces on stage and off stage. Here is the show programme.
Edmund Rice CMS Misc Docs
1998 AIMS Awards Banquet Menus and Nominations
It’s the AIMS weekend – the Oscars of musical societies in Ireland and Killarney is the place to be tonight! Time to reminisce on older AIMS awards – back 20 years to 1998 when Premier […]
Waterford Dramatic Society
1966 – WDS – Ten Little Niggers Show Programme
One wonders if this play would even be performed today in the age of political correctness that we currently live in – but it is a real play written by none other then Agatha Christie […]
Musical
WTA 076 – Everybody’s Got The Right Episode 2
Delighted to share part 2 of the 3 part Assassins documentary today. Its a smashing insight into putting on this most difficult of Sondheim shows. This episode focusses on the main characters in the 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 […]
Tops Videos
1986 Waterford Crystal Opening – Gaiety Final
The opening of the 1986 John Player Tops National Final. Waterford Crystal – produced by Michael Grant.
De Braam School of Dance and Theatre
2005 – Bugsy Malone – Natalie Van De Braam – Show Programme
In 2005 Natalie Van De Braam presented the hit kids musical “Bugsy Malone” in the Forum. Here is the show progamme. 2005 – Bugsy Malone – Show Programme
Tops Programmes
1990 – John Player Tops National Quarter Finals – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the 1990 Tops Quarter Finals that took place in the Theatre Royal in Waterford featuring ‘A Scoop for NTV’ from Nokia.
Some Posts From The Archives
2014 – Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – David Hennessy Stage School – Show Programme
Joseph is without doubt one of the most popular junior shows of all time. In 2014 the David Hennessy Stage School presented it in Garter Lane. Here is the show programme. Added to the DHSS […]
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
1993 – Honeybun from South Pacific – Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society
In 1993 the Edmund Rice’s production of South Pacific was a huge success. Here is a snippet – ‘Honey Bun’ … enjoy!
Bilberry Goats
2014 – Your Health Is Your Wealth with The Bilberry Goats
A bit of comedy again in the company with the Bilberry Goats. Enjoy!
WMS Videos
2015 – Videos – The Carousel Waltz from Carousel – WMS
In 2014 Waterford Musical Society burst onto the scene with their debut production of ‘Carousel’. Here is the iconic Carousel Waltz from that production.
Musical
1985 – De La Salle College – South Pacific Show Programme
In 1985 De La Salle College presented that most beautiful Rogers and Hammerstein show ‘South Pacific’. Here is the show programme.
Tops Programmes
1990 Tops Local Rounds Programme – Nokia vs Waterford Crystal
Here is the Tops Of The Town Local Rounds programme from 1990. Click below to have a read
Tops Videos
1990 – Nokia Finale – We’re In The Money
Today it’s back to 1990 and Nokia’s ‘We’re In The Money’ finale from their 1990 Tops show directed by Michael Grant.
Spotlight Videos
1998 – ‘One Singular Sensation’ and Rehearsal Video from A Chorus Line 1998
In 1998 Premier Productions presented ‘A Chorus Line’ in the upstairs of the Forum Theatre – at the time the only venue big enough to allow 18 people to stand side by side! At the […]
Tara Anne Byrne Reviews
2003 – ‘Let Me Sing And I’m Happy’ – Billy McCarthy
Taken from the last night concert of WIFLO 2003 here is the great Billy McCarthy in full flow with Irving Berlin’s ‘Let Me Sing And I’m Happy’.
Musical
WTA 069 – ‘Everybody’s Got The Right’ – The Making of Assassins – Episode 1
In March 2017 ‘Dats De Y’ productions presented ‘Assassins’ in Garter Lane. Producer of Assassins Brian Tuohy recorded video interviews during the production and combining them with video from the show and production photos has […]
Musical
WTA 068 – ‘Ambition’ from ‘Roast’
Back in 2015 Ignite Productions performed a hilarious musical theatre revue in the Theatre Royal – ‘Roast’ where many of the biggest musicals of all time were lampooned. One such musical was ‘Fiddler On The […]
Musical
1997 – Pandora’s Box – Stage Fright MTC
In the summer of 1997 Stage Fright under the guidance of Bryan Flynn presented ‘Pandora’s Box’ – a delightful musical performed by participants in the 1st Stage Fright summer camp. Here is the show programme. […]
Red Kettle Theatre Company
2000 – The Queen And The Peacock – Red Kettle – Show Programme
In 2000 Red Kettle produced ‘The Queen And The Peacock’ directed by Jim Nolan. Here is the show programme. Have a look.
Tops Programmes
1990 – Tops of the Town Semi Final Programme – Nokia in Wexford
Here is the 1990 programme from Wexford when Nokia reached the national semi final stage
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2005 – Video – Fit As A Fiddle – Singing In The Rain
From the WIFLO winning production here is a classic from ‘Singing In The Rain’ – produced by Flaggy Lane Productions in 2005.
De La Salle College Videos
1992 – Tradition from De La Salle College’s Fiddler On The Roof
Tradition from De La Salle College’s 1992 production of Fiddler On The Roof directed and starring the legendary Gary Power as Tevye and the equally legendary Carrie Crowley as Golde.
Musical
2000 – My Fair Lady – Tramore Musical Society Show Programme
In 2000 the Tramore Musical Society presented ‘My Fair Lady’ under the direction of Brendan Payne in the Stella Maris hall. The show programme is below.
Tops Videos
1992 – Ain’t It Good – Tramore Tops
Another classic video from 1992 and the Tramore Tops entry that reached the national quarter finals. Featuring ‘Ain’t it Good’ – from Children of Eden.
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
2004 – Die Fledermaus – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society.
For its 2004 production the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society chose the Strauss epic ‘Die Fledermaus’ – and used a huge orchestra and a host of local talent with some national talent to bring […]
De La Salle College Videos
1993 – This Jesus Must Die / Hosanna – Jesus Christ Superstar
Back 25 years today for the week that is in it and Jesus Christ Superstar from De La Salle College. Some very youthful faces in here!
WIFLO
The Waterford International Festival of Light Opera (WIFLO)
The Waterford International Festival of Light Opera or WIFLO as it was more affectionately known was one of the main reasons (the other being The Tops) that Waterford enjoyed a status of being the ‘Mecca’ […]
Posts With Video
WTA 063 – Port And Docks Comedy 1992 – Waterford Utd Vs Shamrock Rovers
I’ve been holding this for this weekend – it’s appropriate to share with Rovers returning to the RSC tomorrow night! Some legends on display in this one – enjoy.
Musical
1983 – De La Salle College – Oklahoma! Programme
Back 35 years to 1983 today and De La Salle Colleges production of ‘Oklahoma’ – a vintage programme to add to the archive.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1999 – Mackerel Sky – Red Kettle – Show Programme
In 1999 Red Kettle were presenting the curiously titled ‘Mackerel Sky’ by Hilary Fannin in Garter Lane. The show programme is below.
Musical
Video – The Sound Of Music – Final Chorus – Ignite Productions
Only a short video today, but one of my favourite songs. It’s a snippet from the final chorus of ‘The Sound Of Music’ from Ignite Productions, 2012. Worth preserving.
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
1989 – Des Manahan – ‘My Motter’ from the Arcadians 1989
Here’s Des Manahan with a great comic turn – ‘My Motter’ from ‘The Arcadians’ in 1989.