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
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2004 – Sweeney Todd – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from Bowler Hats 2004 production of Sweeney Todd in Theatre Royal. Click below to browse.
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2003 – Chess in Concert – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from Bowler Hats 2003 production of Chess In Concert in Theatre Royal. Click below to browse.
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 […]
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Video – 1993 – Beauty School Dropout – Grease
From Stage Frights 1993 production of Grease here is Ray ‘Elvis’ Browne with ‘Beauty School Dropout’.
De Braam School of Dance and Theatre
2006 – Sleeping Beauty – De Braam School of Dance & Theatre
Here is a show programme from the De Braam school of Dance & Theatres production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ with music by Tchaikovsky. The great Des Manahan appeared in this alongside many others. 2006 – Sleeping […]
WMS Videos
2016 – Video – ‘I’m Just A Girl Who Can’t Say No’ from Oklahoma – WMS
From the 2016 production of ‘Oklahoma’ – here is Waterford Musical Society’s version of ‘I’m Just A Girl Who Can’t Say No’ fronted by Jennifer White.
De Braam School of Dance and Theatre
2007 – Gypsy – De Braam School – Show Programme
Back to 2007 today and Natalie Van De Braam Schools production of the classic musical ‘Gypsy’. Loads of familiar young faces in this one – have a browse. 2007 – Gypsy – Show Programme
South Eastern Videos
2011 – Bring Him Home – Glenn Murphy – Les Miserables
Glenn Murphy giving a show stopping performance of ‘Bring Him Home’ from the South Eastern Theatre Groups 2011 production of ‘Les Miserables’.
De La Salle MS Videos
2006 – Some Like it Hot from Some Like It Hot – De La Salle Musical Society 2006
This from De La Salle Musical Society’s production of ‘Some Like It Hot’ – the finale to the show.
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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 […]
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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 […]
South Eastern Programmes
2017 – Jesus Christ Superstar – SETG Programme
In 2017 the South Eastern Theatre Group produced ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ – another highly successful production with AIMS nominations reflecting this, winning the award for best Ensemble. Here’s the show programme for a look.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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1997 – Press Details for ‘Joseph’ – Premier Productions
Well – it was big news at the time! One of the first groups to be allowed to perform the updated new version of ‘Joseph’ back in 1997 was Premier Productions – and this is […]
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2006 – De La Salle College – Les Mis Show Programme
The first Schools production of Les Mis in Waterford was performed by De La Salle College in 2006 in the Theatre Royal. Here is the show programme from that very performance.
Spotlight Videos
2003 – Backstage At Crazy For You – 2003
Another of the Backstage videos – this time of Crazy For You by Premier Productions in 2003. This mainly features a tour of the set (or lack thereof) by the Stage Manager Brian ‘Juckey‘ Collins […]
Spotlight Videos
1996 – Annie – Premier Productions 1996
No video exists of ‘Annie’ as a whole which took to the stage in 1996 – but some extracts of it were performed in Stage Fright’s Gala 121 in 1997. Here we have the kids […]
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1994 – Oliver! Fagin’s Gang Photo
Just a short update today – but what a great update and what a great photo. Fagin’s gang from the 1994 Stage Fright production of Oliver! , and how young are the heads in this […]
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 […]
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WTA 109 – Oliver from Gala 121 – 1997
Today it’s another classic extract from Gala 121, 1997 – some scenes from ‘Oliver’ the Stage Fright production that did so well in WIFLO 1995.
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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 […]
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.
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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 […]
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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!
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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 […]
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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
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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!
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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 […]
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 […]
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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.
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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!
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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 […]
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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 […]
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.
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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.
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 […]
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
2008 – The Mikado – Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society – Show Programme
Some of the finest G&S productions ever seen in Waterford came from the Edmund Rice stable, and this is no exception. In 2008 the Edmund Rice society engaged the wonderful Andrew Nicklin who had produced […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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.
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 […]
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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.
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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
1995 – ‘Waiting For My Dearie’ from Brigadoon 1995 – Edmund Rice
Back to 1995 we trip to the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Societies production of Brigadoon. Featuring the lovely voice of Michelle Kennedy here is ‘Waiting For My Dearie’, one of the early songs in […]
Spotlight Videos
1994 – We Beseech Thee – Godspell – Spotlight Productions
Godspell was the production of choice for Spotlight Productions (before they re-named to Premier Productions the following year). It was a riot of colour and energy, directed by Gary Power and Choreography by Michelle Condon. […]
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1981 – ‘Oliver!’ – De La Salle College
Today’s update – a vintage programme from De La Salle College way way back to 1981, 37 years ago. ‘Oliver!’ – one of the most popular of all the shows a school chooses to perform
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2006 – Dirty Old Men from ‘Some Like It Hot’ 2006, De La Salle MS
Back to 2006 and one of a couple of productions of ‘Some Like It Hot’ that took place in the early noughties in Waterford. This one featuring another legendary character of Waterford Theatre – Paul […]
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
1992 – Annie Get Your Gun Opening – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society
It’s wonderful to see extracts like this with the legendary Des Manahan in full flight. A short video – the opening dance and number from the 1992 production of Annie Get Your Gun. It never […]
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
2001 – The Yeoman Of the Guard – 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
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“A History of Stage Fright”
Delighted to get a treasure trove of new material in over the weekend from the private collection of Margaret Upton. This – is what I would call ‘A History of Stage Fright’. It’s a collection […]
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
1988 – Ol’ Man River from Showboat – Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society
A simply wonderful performance from Noel Hayes as he performs ‘Ol Man River with the full male chorus backing. In 1988 times were more simple – we would never get away with that makeup in […]
De La Salle MS Videos
2000 – Opening from Guys and Dolls 2000 – De La Salle MS
Today we’re visiting De La Salle MS and their production of ‘Guys and Dolls’ from 2000. As always a lot of familiar faces in there.
De La Salle MS Misc Docs
1986 – Carousel – DLS Musical Society – Some Press Coverage
Back in 1986 De La Salle Musical Society performed the classic ‘Carousel’ by Rogers and Hammerstein. Here is some press photographs and a bit from Mick Brown’s column coming up to Carousel – (Friday November […]
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Video – We Go Together from Grease 1991 – Stage Fright MTC
There is a couple of features on video in the site already, but there is no clip from the actual show Grease – so here you all are! ‘We Go Together’ – the final of […]
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
1997 – Iolanthe – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society
In 1997 the ERCMS were presenting ‘Iolanthe’ in the Theatre Royal. this was the Edmund Rice’s 21st production. The show programme is added below.
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1980 – De La Salle College – Jesus Christ Superstar
In 1980 De La Salle College brought us Jesus Christ Superstar. It was only their second show under the stewardship of Br. Ben Hanlon and Fr. Sean Melody (RIP). The show programme is attached as […]
Spotlight Videos
1993 – Video – Skid Row from ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ – Spotlight Productions
It doesn’t seem like 25 years since Spotlight Productions put ‘The Little Shop Of Horrors’ on the stage. Featuring an absolute embarrassment of riches in the cast, many of whom went on to be directors, […]
Edmund Rice CMS Misc Docs
1997 AIMS Banquet Menus
Here is an unusual piece of memorabilia, but no less significant… 1997 and Premier Productions was nominated for the Special Award for the relationship between Daddy Warbucks (Denny Corcoran) and Annie (Sarah Rochford), while Paul […]
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2017 – The Kings Of The Kilburn High Road – Photo Gallery
Today it’s just a short rewind to last September and ‘The Kings Of The Kilburn High Road’ which was staged in Garter Lane by the David Hennessy Musical and Dramatic Society. Here is a photo […]
Spotlight Videos
1997 – Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Megamix 1997 – Premier Productions
Video day, and it’s a departure from the normal Tops videos (plenty of those to come in the future!). 20 years ago this week Premier Productions had ‘Joseph’ on stage – to this day still […]
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2017 – Assassins Image Gallery
This weeks jump into the recent past is Dat’s De Y’s April production of ‘Assassins’ – Sondheim’s masterpiece which ran in Garter Lane for a week long run. Photos are courtesy of the brilliant Colin […]
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Videos – ‘Grease’ 1991 Clips Video
Had to share this other quick montage of Grease clips from the 1991 Stage Fright production. As well as all the youthful faces and of course Bryan Flynn you’ll also see Noelie O’Neill – another […]
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2004 – Annie – Really Youthful Theatre Group
In 2004 the ‘Really Youthful Theatre Group’ produced their final production before transitioning into ‘Flaggy Lane Juniors’ – the ever popular ‘Annie’ in the Theatre Royal. Added to the Really Youth ful archive here.
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
1992 – Annie Get Your Gun Rehearsal Footage
I didn’t have to think twice about sharing when this footage came into my hands. It is of course from the 1992 production of Annie Get Your Gun by the Edmund Rice society. There are […]
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1998 – Tramore Musical Society – The Pirates of Penzance
Back to the original Tramore Musical Society and a production of ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ from 1998. Directed by Brendan Payne and staged by Brendan and Gary Power. Here is an old show programme from […]
De La Salle MS Photos
2011 – De La Salle Musical Society – Mack and Mabel Photos
2011 saw the final show from De La Salle Musical Society – the much loved Jerry Herman classic ‘Mack and Mabel’. Full of glorious melodies and exciting dance routines – but alas it wasn’t enough […]
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Tramore Combined Schools – Fiddler On The Roof – 1994
Back 23 years ago Tramore Schools made their debut in the Theatre Royal with Fiddler On The Roof under the direction of Pat McEvoy. It was the first of a trio of shows from the […]
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Videos – Backstage At The Little Shop Of Horrors – 1993
Back in 1993 produced ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ under the direction of Denny Corcoran. It was a huge success with many of the cast and crew going on to become a who’s who of Waterford […]
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
1999 – Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society – Showboat
In 1999 Edmund Rice produced the classic ‘Showboat’ in the Theatre Royal. Directed by Pat McEvoy it managed to pick up an AIMS nomination for Richie Hayes in the role of rubber face at the […]
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1994 – DLS College – The Boyfriend
In 1994 De La Salle College produced ‘The Boyfriend’ by Sandy Wilson. It was maybe a bit unexpected direction to go in – following on as it did from Jesus Christ Superstar the preceding year. […]
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2007 – Variety Club – Music Madness & Mayhem
The Theatre Royal Variety Performance took to the stage for it’s yearly outing in 2007, this time in the company of Flaggylane Productions. As usual it featured an all-star cast, and this year had a […]
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
1995 – Rehearsals for Brigadoon with the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical society.
This is a real blast from the past – a video taken by Martin Kennedy of what appears to be close to the final rehearsals for ‘Brigadoon’. Filmed in St. Otterans hall you can clearly […]
WMS Videos
2015 – Waterford Musical Society – Carousel Photo Gallery
in 2015 Waterford Musical Society burst onto the scene with their production of ‘Carousel’ – the Rogers and Hammerstein classic. It was a welcome return to the big ticket classic style musical that had been […]
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Video – Behind the Scenes at Grease 1991
For me this was – and always will be – the first real ‘game-changer’ in Waterford Theatre. Before Grease there were two societies performing tried and trusted standards. After Grease the floodgates opened and young […]
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1995 – West Side Story – Premier Productions
In 1995 Spotlight Productions became Premier Productions and produced the iconic ‘West Side Story’. At the time it had a who’s who of emerging young talent, many of whom still thread the boards. Directed by […]
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The Hired Man – Waterford Music Theatre
Although a very short lived existence in the history books of Waterford Musical productions, Waterford Music Theatre left us with a very memorable production – ‘The Hired Man’. Directed by Liam Maher with musical staging […]
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
1987 – Oklahoma! – The Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society
Here is the programme from the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society’s production of Oklahoma! way back in 1987. Its actually quite a unique programme because a lot of the production team and cast signed […]
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
2000 – ‘Maritana’ celebrated the first refurbishment of the Theatre Royal in 2000.
In 2000, the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society celebrated the refurbishment of the Theatre Royal with a quite apt production of ‘Maritana’ by William Vincent Wallace. The show programme for this production featured articles […]
WMS Audio
2017 – Man Of La Mancha Audio and Press Coverage Added
Some material added from the recent Waterford Musical Society production of ‘Man Of La Mancha’. Mary O’Neill from the Big Breakfast Blaa met some cast and crew at rehearsals for the audio interview, and there […]
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
1996 – WIFLO Season Brochure
In 1996 Stage Fright were doing ‘Chess’, Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society were presenting ‘The Mikado’ andTramore Combined Schools were performing the premier of ‘Whistle Down The Wind’. It was the most Waterford societies ever […]
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2001 – The Little Shop Of Horrors – Show Programme
Here is the Show Programme from the Really Youthful Theatre Group’s 2001 production of ‘The Little Shop Of Horrors’.
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The Stage Fright Kidz 1993 – 1998
The Stage Fright Kidz was one of the original stage schools in Waterford. Set up by the multi-talented Bryan Flynn and Michelle Condon it was where many Waterford singers and dancers spent happy years during […]
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Stage Fright material added
Stage Fright was the society that re-invigorated the theatre scene in Waterford in the early 90’s and brought to the fore the talents of a young Bryan Flynn. Today I’m adding the programme from Chicago […]
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
1994 – Pirates of Penzance – Show Programme
Here is the show programme for the 1994 production of ‘Pirates’.
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Theatrebox Productions – Grease 2016
The Show Programme from Grease 2016 2016 – Grease – Show Programme
WMS Show Brochures
2017 – Man Of La Mancha – WMS – Show Programme
WMS produced the lesser seen ‘Man of La Mancha’ in 2017 – here is the show programme.
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Tramore Schools 1995 – South Pacific Show Programme
The Tramore Schools consisted of Tramore C.B.S. and Stella Maris Secondary school. In 1995 they produced South Pacific – click below for the show programme. 1995 – South Pacific – Show Programme
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Brian Tuohy discusses ‘Assassins’ with Mary O’Neill ‘On The Fringe’
All copyright rests with WLRFM – for more see www.wlrfm.com
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Ragdoll Theatre Company (2002)
Ragdoll Theatre Company made a brief appearance in 2002 to produce the 3 Penny Opera directed by Joe Meagher. 2002 – The 3 Penny Opera – Show Programme
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Alec McAllister & Ben Hanlon
Alec and Ben premiered their new opera ‘Bust’ in Garter Lane during the 2013 Harvest Festival. To browse the Show Programme, click below. Bust – Show Programme
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2001 – Assassins – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from Bowler Hats 2001 production of Assassins in Garter Lane. Click below to browse.
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All Shook Up – 2014 – Dungarvan And West Waterford Theatre Group
Set up in 2014 to bring adult musicals back to Dungarvan. They debuted with the Elvis Presley jukebox musical – ‘All Shook Up’. For more see below. All Shook Up – Show Brochure
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1999 – An Evening with Gershwin and Friends – Show Programme
Tara Anne Byrne staged ‘An Evening With Gershwin and Friends’ in 1999. To browse the show programme click on the link below.
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2014 – Into The Woods – Show Programme – David Hennessy M&D Society
In 2014 The David Hennessy Musical & Dramatic Society was born, first producing this show – ‘Into The Woods’. Click on the image below to view.