Drama
2009 – Stags And Hens – Gary Power Productions
Here is the show programme from Gary Powers 2009 production of ‘Stags And Hens’ staged in the Theatre Royal and featuring a host of local comedic talent.
Some Posts From The Archives
Ignite Productions
2018 – Blackout from In The Heights – Ignite Productions
From the 2018 production of ‘In The Heights’ here is the finale to Act 1 – ‘Blackout’. Produced by Ignite Productions in the Theatre Royal in 2018.
Tops Videos
1989 – Chess / Maybe This Time from Nokia 1989
From the 1989 Nokia Tops show here is a great scene featuring songs from Chess and Cabaret.
Spotlight Videos
1993 – Little Shop Of Horrors from The Little Shop Of Horrors – 1993
From Premier Productions acclaimed production of ‘The Little Shop Of Horrors’ here is the opening number from the show.
Bowler Hat
2004 – Ladies In Their Sensitivites – Sweeney Todd
Here is a stunning rendition of a beautiful quartet from Sweeney Todd – produced by Bowler Hat.
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 […]
Drama
2010 – Bouncers – Show Programme
Click below to browse the show programme from Bowler Hats 2010 production of ‘Bouncers’ in the Theatre Royal. 2010 – Bouncers – Show Programme
South Eastern Videos
2011 – The Juck’s Backstage Tour of Les Mis
Who better to give us a backstage tour of any show then the legend himself Mr. Brian ‘The Juck’ Collins? This from Les Mis 2011 by the South Eastern Theatre Group. Enjoy.
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2004 – Video – I Am So Proud – Hot Mikado
From the Hot Mikado 2004 here is Adam Lawlor, Richie Hayes and Raymond Collins in the brilliant trio ‘I Am So Proud’.
Flaggy Lane Productions Show Programmes
2004 – The Hot Mikado – Flaggy Lane Productions Show Programme
From the 2004 production of ‘The Hot Mikado’ here is the show programme for a browse. Click below to read.
Flaggy Lane Productions Show Programmes
2007 – The Wizard Of Oz – 2007 – Show Programme
From Flaggy Lane Productions 2007 production of ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ – the show programme. Click below to have a browse…
Ignite Productions
Video – Raise Your Voice – Sister Act 2015
Some more from the lunatic Sisters from Ignite’s 2015 production of ‘Sister Act’. This time it’s ‘Raise Your Voice’.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Pentimenti Extract – Stage Fright
Here is another extract from the classic ‘Pentimenti’ by Bryan Flynn.
WMS Videos
2018 – Video – To Life from Fiddler On The Roof – Waterford Musical Society
From Waterford Musical Society’s 2018 production of ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ here is ‘To Life’.
Garter Lane Productions
2010 – Brighton by Jim Nolan – Show Programme
From Jim’s 2010 play ‘Brighton’ – produced by Garter Lane – here is the show programme.
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2006 – Luck Be A Lady – Guys And Dolls – Flaggy Lane Productions
Here is the show stopping ‘Luck Be A Lady’ from Flaggy Lanes award winning production of ‘Guys And Dolls’ back in 2006.
South Eastern Programmes
2013 – Miss Saigon Programme – The South Eastern Theatre Group
Here is the show programme from the South Eastern Theatre Groups 2013 production of Miss Saigon. Click below to read it.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – You’ve Got To Pick A Pocket Or Two – Oliver! 1995
Even more from Stage Fright and the 1995 epic production of “Oliver!”. This time it’s Fagin’s gang giving us ‘You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket Or Two’ led by Keith Dunphy.
Ignite Productions
Video – I Could Be That Guy – Sister Act 2015
From Ignite’s 2015 production of ‘Sister Act’ here is Leon Sheehan leading the troops as Eddie in ‘I Could Be That Guy’.
Tops Various Docs
1980 – Tops Of The Town Rules and Regulations Booklet
Did you ever wonder what kind of rules governed the beloved ‘Tops Of The Town’? Well – here is a booklet from 1980 where you can peruse the rules of the day! 1980 – Tops […]
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Mama from Chicago 1992
Here is the wonderful Deborah Cunningham giving us Mama from Stage Frights 1992 production of Chicago.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – ‘Oom Pah Pah’ from Oliver 1995 – Stage Fright
From ‘That’ production of Oliver here is another extract – this was recorded at a dress rehearsal, so you may spot a couple of cast members out of costume if you’re extra observant. Carrie Crowley […]
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1990 – Talbot’s Box – Red Kettle – Show Programme
From 31 years ago – back in 1990 – here is the show programme from the Red Kettle production of Talbot’s Box – directed by Jim Nolan. Have a browse.
De La Salle MS Videos
1988 – This Nearly Was Mine – South Pacific 1988
The wonderful Billy McCarthy as Emile in South Pacific 1988, produced by De La Salle Musical Society.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – I’d Do Anything from Oliver! 1995
Here is ‘I’d Do Anything’ from Stage Fright’s iconic production of Oliver! back in 1995.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – ‘Consider Yourself’ from Oliver! 1995
From ‘that’ production of Oliver in 1995, here is ‘Consider Yourself’ – produced by Stage Fright and directed by Bryan Flynn.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Roxie from Chicago 1992
Here is Karen Steenson fronting ‘Roxie’ from Stage Frights production of Chicago from 1992.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Shaking At The High School Hop – Grease 1991
Here is the opening to act 2 from Stage Frights 1991 production of ‘Grease’ at the Theatre Royal Waterford.
De La Salle MS Videos
1993 – Getting To Know You – The King And I – De La Salle 1993
From De La Salles award winning 1993 production of ‘The King And I’, here is Carrie Crowley leading ‘Getting to Know You’.
Tramore Combined Schools
Video – Angels – Whistle Down The Wind 1996
Here is the beautiful duet ‘Angels’ from Whistle Down The Wind, produced by Tramore combined schools in 1996.
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
1993 – Wash That Man – Edmund Rice CMS – South Pacific 1993
Here is ‘Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair’ from South Pacific 1993, produced by the Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society.
De La Salle MS Videos
1986 – Ballet from Carousel – 1986 – De La Salle Musical Society
From the 1986 production of Carousel here is the Ballet from De La Salle Musical Society. The lead dancer was a young Michelle Condon.
De La Salle College Videos
1994 – A Room in Bloomsbury – The Boyfriend
From the 1994 productions of ‘The Boyfriend’ by De La Salle College here is Mark Power and Ursula Hauck with ‘A Room In Bloomsbury’.
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
1994 – When A Felons not Engaged In His Employment – Pirates Of Penzance – 1994
From the Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society’s 1994 production of ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ here is Denny Corcoran leading the troops as the Chief of Police in a Keystone Cops-esque take on the song.
Des Manahan
2015 – Des Manahan – Interview with Matt Keane
This interview was recorded in 2015 as part of Matts ‘Keane On People’ season. At the time Des was rehearsing for Theatrebox’s production of ‘West Side Story’. First broadcast on WLR, for more see www.wlrfm.com.
Des Manahan
2021 – A Tribute To Des Manahan – Deise Today, January 25th 2021
Another lovely tribute to Des Manahan with Damien Tiernan, Carrie Crowley, Jim Nolan and Brendan Gallagher. Recorded on Jan 25th 2021. For more see www.wlrfm.com
Des Manahan
2021 – A Tribute To Des Manahan – Showtime, January 24th 2021
48 minutes of music he loved, extracts from Des talking and performances from Des. First broadcast on WLR on January 25th 2021 at 7pm. For more see www.wlrfm.com
Des Manahan
2021 – A Tribute to Des Manahan – The Saturday Cafe – Saturday Jan 23rd 2021
Here is the first tribute on WLR from Maria McCanns Saturday cafe on Saturday January 23rd 2021. (c) WLR for more see www.wlrfm.com
Tramore Combined Schools
Video – Whistle Down The Wind Prologue – 1996
By popular request here is another clip from last Sundays stream from ‘Whistle Down The Wind’ by Tramore combined schools – it’s the Prologue from the show in this case.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – You’re The One That I Want – Grease 1991
Here are some very young faces in Stage Frights 2001 production of ‘Grease. [AdSense-A
De La Salle MS Videos
2007 – Easy Street from Annie – De La Salle Musical Society 2007
Here is Karen Steenson, Jennifer White and Mark White with ‘Easy Street’ from Annie, 2007. Produced by De la Salle Musical Society.
Tramore Combined Schools
Video – Finale from ‘Whistle Down The Wind’ – Tramore Schools 1996
Here is the finale from Pat McEvoy’s inspired production of ‘Whistle Down The Wind’. The Irish Premier was staged in 1996 in the Theatre Royal Waterford.
Ignite Productions
2015 – Bless Our Show – Sister Act – Ignite Productions
From the 2015 production of Sister Act here are those crazy nuns with ‘Bless Our Show’. Produced by Ignite Productions.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Born To Handjive from Stage Frights Grease 1991
Here comes all the young faces again from 1991 – jiving away to their hearts content.
De La Salle MS Videos
1987 – Racing with the Clock from ‘The Pyjama Game’ – DLS Musical Society
Here is a vintage video from De La Salle Musical Society – Racing with the Clock from The Pyajama Game, 1988.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
2002 – Video – The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe – Red Kettle – Waterford @ 8 Coverage
Another of the Waterford at 8 videos – this time featuring Red Kettle’s production of ‘The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe’. The show programme for this is also in the archive here.
De La Salle MS Videos
2000 – Backstage At Guys and Dolls – 2000 – DLS Musical Society
Some footage from Waterford At 8 recorded backstage during De La Salles 2000 run of ‘Guys And Dolls’. Featuring some of the lead characters from the production.
Ignite Productions
Video – When I Find My Baby – Sister Act – Ignite Productions 2015
Dennis Murphy leads the hoodlums chorus here with this great number from Sister Act 2015 by Ignite Productions.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Nobody’s Side – Chess – 1996
Here is ‘Nobody’s Side’ from Stage Frights 1996 production of Chess, fronted by the wonderful Michelle Kennedy.
De La Salle College Videos
1990 – Tonight Quintet from West Side Story – De La Salle College
Here is the show stopping ‘Tonight’ Quintet from West Side Story produced by De La Salle College in 1990.
Theatre Royal Productions
The Good Thief – Theatre Royal 2018 – Show Programme.
Back in the summer of 2018 the Theatre Royal had a summer season of plays featuring local actors. One of those plays was ‘The Good Thief’ starring Michael Power in a one man show, directed […]
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2004 – Swing A Merry Madrigal from The Hot Mikado
Another video from the ever popular ‘Hot Mikado’ by Flaggy Lane Productions. This one is ‘Swing a Merry Madrigal’.
WMS Videos
2015 – Video – The Carousel Ballet from Carousel
Here is the brilliant ballet scene from the 2015 Waterford Musical Society production of Carousel.
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
30 Days Of Panto – Day 16 – Steal My Rock And Roll
Up to 2015 we go today and ‘Steal My Rock And Roll’ from the musical Memphis was the featured ‘end of plot’ song in Jack and the Beanstalk…
De La Salle MS Misc Docs
2005 – A History of De La Salle Musical Society – from the News & Star
Way back in 2005 Eddie Hearne was the Theatre Critic for the Waterford News & Star. For the 2005 Christmas Supplement he wrote a piece on the history of De La Salle MS. Unfortunately De […]
Tops Programmes
1974 – National Semi Final Tops Programme – ACEC vs Cork Examiner
Back 46 years to 1974 and the National Semi Final of the Tops of the Town competition – the ACEC were on the way to another national title with ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ as the main […]
New Podcast
Waterford Theatre Podcast – Ep 21 – Des Manahan Part 2
A day later then advertised – but there you go, thats the way of it sometimes. More chats with the great Des Manahan. This week we talk about The Mikado, Festivals, Tops of the Town, […]
De La Salle Musical Society
1958 – Some Vintage Photos
Thank you to Patrice Power for sharing these vintage photos from 1958 and ‘The White Horse Inn’. 3 photos – in the first one is her Dad Paddy Doyle and the legendary Musical Director Stanley […]
Tops Various Docs
1981 – Tops Letter Sent to Qualifying Groups
Did you ever wonder what the letter looked like telling groups details of what comes next when they got through the Tops preliminary rounds? Wonder no more – have a click below. This is 1981 […]
Portlaw Panto
1990 – Portlaw Panto – Cinderella Programme
It’s the 40th anniversary of the Portlaw Panto this year – huge congrats on reaching that milestone! So it’s only fitting to feature some memorabilia from the society. Here is the 10th anniversary programme from […]
Posts With Video
WTA 146 – Des Manahan Talks about Anna Manahan
I had the absolute honour of being invited to Des and Monas house this weekend gone to sit down and record some of his memories of days gone by. There is an absolute treasure trove […]
Tops Videos
1993 – Tramore Tops – An Election Parody
Timely at the moment considering what’s coming up next weekend! Join Nicky Cummins and Sean O’Kelly for a couple of minutes to see what was topical 27 years ago. The lads are hilarious as ever!
Bryan Flynn Theatrix
2014 – The Life Of Bryan – Show Programme
In 2014 the cream of Waterford (and indeed the collective countrywide) talent gathered in the Theatre Royal for a special night in memory of the legendary Bryan Flynn. It was a wonderful night of variety. […]
Posts with Photo Galleries
More Vintage Theatre Royal Photos
Who can remember the red incarnation of the Theatre Royal? The one that lasted from the late 1990s to the Late 2000’s? Here is a gallery of photos once again from Dermot Powers collection that […]
Posts with Photo Galleries
Vintage Theatre Royal External and Renovation Photos
A huge thanks again to Dermot Power for these photos. I’m only too delighted to add them to the archive. This time it’s a collection of external photos, renovation photos and some featuring Flaggy Lane […]
Posts With Video
WTA 143 – Variety Show Opening 2011
The opening from the Royal Variety Show of 2011 – featuring Anything Goes performed by Julie Power and the Lullaby of Broadway performed by Ursula Hauck – along with a host of dancers.
Posts with Photo Galleries
1960 – Photo Gallery of Theatre Royal and Foyer in the 1960s
I’m very grateful to Dermot Power who shared a veritable treasure trove of material with me during the week. I will share this out gradually over the next few weeks / months, but there are […]
Bilberry Goats
2015 – The Bilberry Goats in the Stone Age
How did the world begin? Lets let the Bilberry Goats tell us in their own inimitable style 🙂
Some Posts From The Archives
1971 – The Gondoliers – Stella Maris Secondary School
Back in the day (as they say) the Stella Maris produced several Gilbert and Sullivan Operettas – H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, The Gondoliers and The Mikado to name but a few. Here is […]
Posts With Video
WTA 141 – Backstage Footage At Denny Corcorans Tribute Show 2003
Some absolute gems here. Too many people to mention, too much strange carry-on! Some young faces, some older faces and some that are not with us anymore. It’s made of of rehearsal footage a little […]
Posts With Video
The Red Iron – An Audience with Jim Nolan
Here is a very very special video. Last month (November 2019) Jim Nolan’s latest play ‘The Red Iron’ hit the stage in Garter Lane. It was a sellout, a runaway success and the clamour for […]
Tops Various Docs
1970 – Adjudicators report on Tops Of The Town First Rounds
Way way back to almost 50 years ago today and Des Keogh was the national Tops adjudicator. I have come across a number of these adjudications – and they are always interesting. This is a […]
Tops Videos
1990 – Backstage At The Nokia Tops
Happy Bank Holiday Weekend! Heres another one of the lovely vintage videos taken backstage and around the Theatre during the John Player Tops. I’m not 100% on it’s origin, but there’s loads of familiar young […]
Tops Videos
1981 Waterford Glass Tops – Xanadu Scene
Way back to our first video from 1981 today and the central ‘Xanadu’ scene from the 1981 Glass tops. It was a long 10 minute pivotal scene in the middle of the production.
Posts With Video
WTA137 – The Gods Are Angry Miss Kerr
I’m delighted to share this with the kind permission of Mary Roche, the Coughlan family and Jim Nolan. This is a rare scene from the Gods are Angry Miss Kerr, Jim Nolans first play, as […]
Tops Audio
1976 – ACEC Audio From the Tops Of The Town National Final
Here’s a blast from the past – 43 years ago the final of the Tops of The Top Final was won for the third time by the ACEC. No video exists (to our knowledge) but […]
Tops Videos
1993 – The Finale From The Tramore Tops
The brilliant family from the 1993 Tops of the Town Tramore show that reached the televised final in the Gaeity Theatre. Using songs from the Pyjama game to a Chorus Line it was a show […]
Tops Videos
1984 – Video – Clover Meats Opening.
Featuring the legendary Ritchie Collins leading the troops is the 1984 Clover Tops opening which started with “No Business Like Show Business’.
Tops Various Docs
1992 Tops Press Photos
Loads of familiar faces here from Ray Ban, Tramore and Port and Docks. Have a look and see how many young faces you recognise! There’s quite a few! Originally from the News & Star. 1992 […]
Tops Videos
1992 – Little Shop Of Horrors from Ray Ban Tops
Todays video comes from the Ray Ban Tops show of 1992 and its an extract from Little Shop Of Horrors featuring Skid Row (led by Billy McCarthy), Little Shop Of Horrors and Mean Green Mother […]
Musical
Showtime Season 2 – Episode 3 – Pentimenti
I was delighted to be given a copy of an old cassette recording of the launch of Stage Frights ‘Pentimenti’ in the Waterford Crystal Showrooms way back in 1998. It’s important to acknowledge and thank […]
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1989 – The Glass Menagerie – Red Kettle
In 1989 Red Kettle produced the Tennessee Williams masterpiece ‘The Glass Menagerie’ in Garter Lane under the direction of Barry Cassin. Here is the show programme for a browse.
Musical
WTA 133 – Opening / Sucks to be Me from Avenue Q – 2013, Ignite Productions
Avenue Q is a show that divides people – you either find it hilarious or offensive – or both in equal measure. This was the choice of Ignite Productions in 2013. Here’s a video of […]
Spotlight Videos
1997 – Jacob & Sons / Josephs Coat – Premier Productions – 1998
Way way back many centuries ago… well not exactly – way way back 21 years ago Premier Production produced ‘Joseph’ in the Forum – becoming the first local society to produce a musical in the […]
South Eastern Videos
2013 – Notes / Prima Donna – South Eastern Theatre Group
One of my favourite parts of ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’ is the ‘Notes/Prima Donna’ sequence – which was so wonderfully delivered in todays video back in 2014 by an amazingly talented cast of so […]
De La Salle MS Videos
2000 – Luck Be A Lady Tonight from Guys and Dolls – 2000, DLS Musical Society
You know it’s great to get a good strong number with a male chorus in it, and Luck Be A Lady is one of those numbers where the male chorus is on display front and […]
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
1991 – Dick Whittington – Show Programme – Waterford Panto
Back 28 years today to the Panto and the programme from Dick Whittington. This was the 7th production from the Waterford Panto Society. Directed by Denny Corcoran. 1991 – Dick Whittington – Programme – WPS
Musical
WTA 128 – Summer Nights from Grease 1991
Well now we are into the Irish Summer (!!) lets keep going with some summer-themed songs and ‘Summer Lovin’ from Stage Frights production of Grease back in 1991 – The show that re-invigorated theatre in […]
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
2003 – The Sun Has Got His Hat On from ‘Me And My Girl’
A little bit of Me And My Girl today and the opening to Act 2 – ‘The Sun Has Got His Hat On’. This is from the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society and this […]
wiflo programmes
1995 – WIFLO Season Brochure
Today I’m adding in the 1995 WIFLO Season Brochure to the archive. In 1995 the Waterford entry was ‘Oliver’ by Stage Fright under the direction of Bryan Flynn. It was to finish as runner up […]
Tops Videos
1994 – The Irish Scene from the John Player Tops
Continuing our Tops Anniversary weekend – here is the Irish Scene from the John Player Tops national award winning show from 1994.
Tops Videos
1994 – Garth & Dolly From The Waterford Crystal Tops
Some more comedy from the 1994 Tops of the Town national winning show. This time from Davy Sutton and Nicky Cummins as Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton.
Tops Videos
1994 – The Flintstones Comedy – Tops 1994
A huge part of any Tops show was the comedy team. Here is the ‘Flintstones’ sketch from the 1994 national award-winning show. Enjoy!
Tops Various Docs
1994 – RTE GUIDE – TOPS FEATURE
For the weekend that was in it back in 1994 the RTE Guide ran a feature for ‘Tops’. Here it is to peruse. 1994 – Tops Feature – RTE Guide
Some Posts From The Archives
1985 – Calamity Jane – Presentation School
Back to 1985 today and the Presentation Secondary School produced ‘Calamity Jane’. Here’s the show programme to peruse. 1985 – Calamity Jane – Show Programme
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
1991 – On The Street Where You Live with Billy McCarthy
Billy McCarthy would have turned 65 this weekend just gone, and it seems as good a time as any to replay one of his party pieces – the beautiful ‘On The Street Where You Live’ […]
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
2006 – Babes In The Woods Gallery – Waterford Panto
Its been a while since we had some photos and something from Panto – so way back to 2006 and Babes in The Woods in the Theatre Royal. 2006 – Babes In The Woods Gallery
WMS Show Brochures
2016 – Oklahoma! – Waterford Musical Society
This time of the year has become Waterford Musical Society’s time of year and with their production of ‘South Pacific’ approaching here is a throwback to their last Rogers & Hammerstein production – the classic […]
Musical
2017 – Ignite Productions – ‘In The Heights’ – Show Programme
Back a short hop today to 2017 and Ignite Productions were once again producing an original piece of theatre that was challenging. This time it was the recent Broadway / London Lin Manuel Miranda masterpiece […]
Posts With Video
Video – Blood Brothers Extract from the Variety Show, 2011
The Variety Show preceded the Bilberry Goats comedy shows and was in essence 2 tops of the town style halve with extracts from musicals, comedy and various other acts. Produced by Michael Grant and Padraig […]