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.
Some Posts From The Archives
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
2002 – The Merry Widow – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society
In 2001 the ERCMS presented their 24th production – Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘Yeoman Of the Guard’ in the Theatre Royal. Here is the show programme
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
1992 – Annie Get Your Gun – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the 1995 production of ‘Annie Get Your Gun’.
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
1995 – Brigadoon – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the 1995 production of ‘Brigadoon’.
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
1989 – The Arcadians – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the 1989 production of ‘The Arcadians’.
Edmund Rice CMS Misc Docs
1996 – AIMS Banquet Menus
Here is an unusual piece of memorabilia, but no less significant… 1996 and Stage Fright’s Chess was nominated for Best Set, Best lighting and Best Stage Manager – winning the Stage Manager award. Edmund Rice […]
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 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.
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 – 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 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
1992 – Video – Finale – Port and Docks Tops
More from the Port and Docks 1992 Tops show – this time the previously unseen (on this page) Finale. [AdScene-A]
Tops Videos
1992 – Video – Port and Docks Opening
Here is the opening from the 1992 Port and Docks Tops of the Town show fronted by the wonderful Greta Rochford.
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 – 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 […]
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. […]
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.
Pat Reviews
2022 – Pat McEvoy looks back on August in Waterford Arts
Art Exhibitions, Drama and Concerts – Pat McEvoy has them all covered in his review of Waterford Arts.
Tops Programmes
1981 Tops Programme – Waterford Crystal vs Irish Biscuits – National Semi Final
Here is another one of the classic John Player Tops programmes – this time from the 1981 national Semi Final between Denny Corcorans Waterford Crystal show and Irish Biscuits. Click below to view.
Bowler Hat
2004 – Sweeney Todd Finale – Bowler Hat
Here is the terrific finale from Bowler Hats production of ‘Sweeney Todd’, 2004.
Bilberry Goats
2014 – Video – The Bilberry Goats – Classroom Comedy
The Bilberry Goats with their own unique ‘Classroom Comedy’.
Street Theatre
2022 – Spraoi Parade – ‘Discordia’
Here is an archive copy of the highlight to this years Spraoi Weekend – it’s pure Theatre Spraoi style.
Spotlight Videos
2003 – The Real American Folksong – Crazy For You
From Premier Productions 2004 production of ‘Crazy For You’ here is ‘The Real American Folksong’ fronted by Adrian Dower, Fergal Blanchfield and Greg Porter.
Posts With Video
Dissident by Pat Daly
Here is a clip from Pat Daly’s original play ‘Dissident’ featuring Michael Quinlan and Andrew Holden. It’s hilarious stuff- but there is a language warning on this one – not for younger ears 🙂
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.
Bilberry Goats
2014 – Video – The Bongo Mime….
Don’t ask – just watch 🙂 From the Bilberry Goats in Garter Lane… it defies explanation 🙂
De La Salle MS Videos
2005 – Food Glorious Food – Oliver – De La Salle MS
From the 2005 production of Oliver here is Food Glorious Food from Oliver.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – We Go Together – Grease 1993
Here is the final to Act 1 of Stage Frights 1993 production of ‘Grease’.
De La Salle College Videos
1989 – The Brotherhood of Man – How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
From the legendary 1989 production of ‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’ here is ‘The Brotherhood of Man’ featuring the late great Bryan Flynn and Keith Reville.
little red kettle
2016 – The Demon Plays – Show Programme – Little Red Kettle
This is Little Red Kettles 25th anniversary production – and so it’s a special souvenir brochure. Well worth a browse! 2016 – The Demon Plays – Show Programme
De La Salle College Videos
1993 – Jesus Christ Superstar – King Herod’s Song.
Here is a clip from the 1993 De La Salle College production of Jesus Christ Superstar. This features Charlie Boland as King Herod.
Musical
Video – 1993 – Beauty School Dropout – Grease
From Stage Frights 1993 production of Grease here is Ray ‘Elvis’ Browne with ‘Beauty School Dropout’.
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
2003 – The Family Solicitor – Me And My Girl 2003
Here is a great number from Me And My Girl – produced by the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society back in 2003 in the Theatre Royal. Bryan Flynn directed.
Tops Various Docs
1995 – Tops Rules Booklet
How things changed from the early days of Tops – the 1995 rules booklet is one of the last sets of rules published as the competition was well in decline at that point. Click on […]
Pat Reviews
2022 – Radio Review – Pat McEvoy reviews Spring Awakening by the South Eastern Theatre Group
Pat McEvoy reviews ‘Spring Awakening’ by The South Eastern Theatre Group on Showtime on WLR. For more Showtime and all WLR programmes check out the playback feature on the WLR Website and App.
WMS Videos
2022 – Radio Review – Pat McEvoy reviews My Fair Lady by Waterford Musical Society
Pat McEvoy reviews ‘My Fair Lady’ by Waterford Musical Society on Showtime on WLR. For more Showtime and all WLR programmes check out the playback feature on the WLR Website and App.
Pat Reviews
2022 – Radio Review – Pat McEvoy Talks about the 2022 Green Room Awards.
Pat McEvoy reviews the annual News & Star Green Room Awards on Showtime on WLR. For more Showtime and all WLR programmes check out the playback feature on the WLR Website and App.
Pat Reviews
2022 – Radio Review – Pat McEvoy reviews Steel Magnolias by Jack Cunningham Productions
Pat McEvoy reviews ‘Steel Magnolias’ by Jack Cunningham Productions on Showtime on WLR. For more Showtime and all WLR programmes check out the playback feature on the WLR Website and App.
De La Salle MS Videos
1987 – Once A Year Day – The Pyjama Game – De La Salle Musical Society
A classic clip from another classic show – Once A Year Day from The Pyjama Game.
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2004 – Video – The Hot Mikado Finale
From Flaggy Lanes 2004 production of ‘The Hot Mikado’ here is the finale scene.
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 […]
Stage Fright MTC
1998 – Pentimenti – Photo Gallery
Some rare pictures from the Stage Fright 1998 production of Pentimenti in the Theatre Royal, Waterford. take fClick below to browse the gallery. 1998 – Pentimenti Photo Gallery
De La Salle College Photos
1986 – De La Salle College – The Music Man Photo Album.
Some great memories here from 1986 and a huge thanks to Martine Rogers for sharing these with us all. Some rare backstage photos of the De La Salle College production of ‘The Music Man’. Click […]
Jack Cunningham Productions
2018 – Little Shop Of Horrors – Jack Cunningham Productions – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the first full scale musical presented by Jack Cunningham Productions in Garter Lane. Click below to have a browse!
Tops Videos
1992 – Port & Docks Tops – Cavatina
Another video from the 1992 Port & Docks Tops of the Town show – this time it’s Cavatina featuring a Hazel Farrell on flute.
Spotlight Videos
1993 – Mushnik And Son – Little Shop Of Horrors 1993
Jamie Beamish and Raymond Collins – the original Seymour and Mushnik of the Waterford Stage from Spotlight Productions 1993 ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’.
WMS Videos
2016 – Video – Kansas City from Oklahoma! – Waterford Musical Society
Here is a great scene from the Waterford Musical Society production of Oklahoma back in 2016.
Tops Videos
1993 – Crimeline Comedy – Tramore Tops
From the 1993 Tramore Tops show that reached the national final – here is the Crimeline Scene.
Tops Programmes
1980 – Tops Local Rounds – Waterford Glass vs Banks and Finance Programme
Here is another of the ever popular Tops programmes – this one from the 1980 local rounds between Waterford Glass and Banks and Finance. Banks and Finance were to go on to go the whole […]
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2006 – Marry The Man Today – Guys And Dolls
Here is a great scene from the Festival winning Guys and Dolls from 2006. Megan Cassidy and Caroline Stone do the honours here.
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2004 – The Cabinet ‘Tomorrow’ from Annie
Here is Franklin D. Roosevelt and his cabinet along with little orphan Annie and Oliver Warbucks delivering everybody’s favourite song… ‘Tomorrow’. Some familiar faces on display here 🙂
De La Salle MS Videos
1996 – When I Marry Mr. Snow – Carousel 1996
Here is Martina Flynn Shanahan and Brendan Payne as Carrie Pipperdige and Enoch Snow in De La Salles 1996 production of Carousel.
De La Salle MS Videos
1988 – Happy Talk – South Pacific – De La Salle MS 1988
From the De La Salle production of South Pacific here is Linda Gough as Bloody Mary and Tobie Hickey and Michelle Condon as Cable and Liat.
Tops Videos
1994 – Aladdin Comedy – Waterford Crystal Tops
Here is a hilarious comedy scene from the 1994 national Tops final.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Food Glorious Food / Oliver – Stage Fright
Here is some more of that ultra-rare footage from the 1994 production of Oliver from Stage Fright. Bryan Flynn directed and brought new twists all over the production. Here is ‘Food Glorious Food’ going into […]
Tops Videos
1989 – Western Comedy from Tramore Tops
Here is Denny Corcoran & Company in full flow during the Western Comedy in the 1989 Tramore Tops production that reached the national quarter finals.
Tops Programmes
1992 – Tramore vs An Post National Quarter Final Programme
It is hard to believe it is almost 30 years since Tramore took to the stage against An Post in the National Quarter Finals of the John Player Tops. Here is the programme from that […]
De La Salle College Videos
1990 – The Jet Song – West Side Story 1990 – De La Salle College
Here is the ‘Jet Song’ from the 1990 production of ‘West Side Story’ by De La Salle College
Spotlight Videos
1997 – Those Canaan Days – Joseph – Premier Productions
Here is the male ensemble with ‘Those Canaan Days’ from Joseph – staged in the Forum Waterford in 1997 by Premier Productions.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – The Story Of Chess – Chess 1996 – Stage Fright
Here is the ‘Story Of Chess’ from Stage Fright’s version of ‘Chess’ staged in 1996. Jamie Murphy fronts the song in the role of ‘The Arbiter’ with some stunning costumes on display.
Tops Videos
1992 – Ray Ban Tops – Comedy Scene
Here is one of the comedy scenes from the Ray Ban 1992 Tops Show featuring Konor Halpin, Terry ‘Scol’ Grant and Will Motherway.
Tops Videos
1992 – ‘A Love Until The End Of Time’ – Port & Docks
Here is a great star turn from Noel Hayes and Ann McGee from the 1992 Port And Docks Tops show. The song was originally performed by Placido Domingo – but Noel does it great justice […]
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 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.
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 […]