Posts With Video

Some classic Tops Comedy from 1992. The Romeo and Juliet Comedy scene from the 1992 Port and Docks Tops show.

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 for any ‘Tops’ participant.

Here is a lovely moment from Act II of Les Miserables, presented by the South Eastern Theatre Group in 2011 in Theatre Royal.

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 WIFLO in 1994.

Here is one from De La Salles production of ‘The Pyjama Game’ way back in 1988 with Martina Flynn Shanahan leading the chorus.

The man of the moment – Pat McEvoy reviewer extraordinaire in his role as Jigger Craven in De La Salles 1986 production of Carousel!

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.

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!

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…

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.

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.

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’.

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 and Musical Society.

The fourth video in our series from the 1988 Town and Country Heineken Festival show… this time Brenda Giles leads the troops…

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’ year. Here is the mime scene – that were so popular in the 80s / early 90’s.

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 Corcoran, he features in this scene along with Enda Jackman.

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 faces in there – see how may you can spot!

Here is some classic comedy from the 1989 Tramore Tops with some legends on display including Denny Corcoran and Nicky Cummins !

Here is Jamie Murphy and Freda Quinlan with a classic from ‘Oklahoma’ produced by Waterford Musical Society in 2016.

Here is the great Martina Flynn Shanahan with a fine rendition from De La Salles 1999 production of Oklahoma! ideoe

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.

Here is a clip from the WMS production of ‘Man Of La Mancha’ – Little Bird.

Here is the terrific finale from Bowler Hats production of ‘Sweeney Todd’, 2004.

The Bilberry Goats with their own unique ‘Classroom Comedy’.

Here is an archive copy of the highlight to this years Spraoi Weekend – it’s pure Theatre Spraoi style. [AdSense-A

From Premier Productions 2004 production of ‘Crazy For You’ here is ‘The Real American Folksong’ fronted by Adrian Dower, Fergal Blanchfield and Greg Porter.

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 🙂

By special request here is a video from 1984 – it’s the Loonies from the Clover Meats Tops.

Don’t ask – just watch 🙂 From the Bilberry Goats in Garter Lane… it defies explanation 🙂

From the 2005 production of Oliver here is Food Glorious Food from Oliver.

Here is the final to Act 1 of Stage Frights 1993 production of ‘Grease’.

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.

From the epic musical ‘Miss Saigon’ here is the South Eastern Theatre Groups version of ‘But Doi’ with Conor Clancy on main vocals.

Here is a clip from the 1993 De La Salle College production of Jesus Christ Superstar. This features Charlie Boland as King Herod.

From Stage Frights 1993 production of Grease here is Ray ‘Elvis’ Browne with ‘Beauty School Dropout’.

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.

A classic clip from another classic show – Once A Year Day from The Pyjama Game.

From Flaggy Lanes 2004 production of ‘The Hot Mikado’ here is the finale scene.

Another video from the 1992 Port & Docks Tops of the Town show – this time it’s Cavatina featuring a Hazel Farrell on flute.

Jamie Beamish and Raymond Collins – the original Seymour and Mushnik of the Waterford Stage from Spotlight Productions 1993 ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’.

Here is a great scene from the Waterford Musical Society production of Oklahoma back in 2016.

From the 1993 Tramore Tops show that reached the national final – here is the Crimeline Scene.

Here is a great scene from the Festival winning Guys and Dolls from 2006. Megan Cassidy and Caroline Stone do the honours here.

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 🙂

Here is Martina Flynn Shanahan and Brendan Payne as Carrie Pipperdige and Enoch Snow in De La Salles 1996 production of Carousel.

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.

Here is a hilarious comedy scene from the 1994 national Tops final.

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 ‘Oliver’ from a poor vantage point in the balcony – but – you can still make it out in all it’s glory.

Here is Denny Corcoran & Company in full flow during the Western Comedy in the 1989 Tramore Tops production that reached the national quarter finals.

Here is the ‘Jet Song’ from the 1990 production of ‘West Side Story’ by De La Salle College

Here is the male ensemble with ‘Those Canaan Days’ from Joseph – staged in the Forum Waterford in 1997 by Premier Productions.

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.

Here is one of the comedy scenes from the Ray Ban 1992 Tops Show featuring Konor Halpin, Terry ‘Scol’ Grant and Will Motherway.

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 in this video.

Another dig into the archives from 30 years ago brings up this show – The Desert Song – produced by De La Salle Musical Society in 1991. Here is a scene from the show with all manner of legends on stage…

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 Theatres. Well worth a watch. Thanks to Dermot for sharing it with us.

From the archives – here is the title song from ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’ – Happy Halloween!

Here is the opening scene from Grease from 1991.

Here is another classic video from the landmark 1991 production of ‘Grease’ – Hopelessly Devoted To You with the wonderful Vicki Graham on vocals.

Here is a classic from the 1991 production of Grease – ‘Look At Me I’m Sandra Dee’.

Here’s Caroline Stone, Shane Jordan and Deborah Cunningham with a showstopper from the 2004 production of Annie by Flaggy Lane Juniors.

Featuring a legendary line up here is a hilarious vintage comedy scene from the Waterford Glass 1983 Tops production.

Here is the opening to the Waterford Crystal Tops of 1990 – Heading for the Future. Produced by Denny Corcoran.

Here is the legendary Brian ‘The Juck’ Collins in the role that made him famous – Danny Zuko in Grease with Stage Fright way back in 1991.

Back 17 years to 2004 today and Deborah Cunningham as Miss Hannigan in Flaggy Lanes production of Annie.

Here is a classic from De La Salle MS featuring Pat McEvoy as Luther Bills – it’s ‘Nothing Like A Dame’.

Here is Vicki Graham with one of the rare poignant songs in Avenue Q from Ignites production.

Here is a bit of classic comedy from Nokia Tops 1987 with some legends on display!

Here is the finale of the 1987 Tops from Waterford Crystal. This went the whole way to the televised Gaiety final and so this is from the Gaiety Stage, live on RTE.

Here is the wonderful Raymond Collins leading the troops with the opening to Act 2 of The Hot Mikado. This Flaggy Lane production took to the stage in 2004 in the Theatre Royal.

Here is the late great Billy McCarthy as Emile serenading Ruth Coughlan as Nellie Forbush in De La Salle’s 1988 production of South Pacific.

Here is ‘All For The Best’ from Spotlight Productions 1994 version of Godspell.

Here is a great scene from Stage Frights 1992 production of ‘Chicago’ – ‘We Both Reached For The Gun’.

Here is one that is sure to bring back memories. The epic ‘Endgame’ from Chess – produced by Stage Fright MTC and directed by the late great Bryan Flynn.

Here is one from Premier Productions version of ‘Crazy For You’ from 2003. ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’ going into a French version of ‘Biding My Time’.

Here’s a great scene from the 2006 award winning Flaggy Lane production of Guys and Dolls – Havanna.

Here is a classic from Bryan Flynns 1992 Tramore Tops show. It’s worth noting what an amazing wig Brian Collins is wearing! 🙂

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.

From the Flaggy Lane award winning production of Singing In the Rain, here is “Make ’em Laugh” performed by Damien Douglas.

Here is a great little scene from the 1980 Tops of The Town Banks & Finance show featuring the legendary Des Manahan on guitar with a host of performers singing and playing with him.

From Ignites 2012 production of ‘The Sound Of Music’ here is ‘The Lonely Goatherd’. [Adsense-A]

From Stage Frights second production of ‘Grease’ here is ‘Those Magic Changes’ from 1993 with David Flynn leading the troops.

Here is the finale to Into The Woods (any excuse for a bit of Sondheim). This is taken from the 2007 production of ‘Into The Woods’ produced by Imagine Theatre Group – an AIMS winner that year.

From the 1997 Premier Productions award winning production of ‘Joseph’ here is ‘Song Of The King’ performed by Michael Power as Pharaoh.

With ‘In The Heights’ flying high in the cinema here is the finale from our own local productions staged by Vicki Grahams ‘Ingite Productions’.

Here is the brilliant opening to Assassins produced in 2017 in Garter Lane by Dats De Y Productions.

Here’s the opening Nuns Chorus from the 2012 production of “The Sound Of Music’ from Ignite Productions.

Here is ‘Hooverville’ from Annie produced by De La Salle Musical Society in 2007.

Well – it is June – so here is an appropriate song from Waterford Musical Society, Carousel 2015.

Here is the irrepressible Vicki Graham as Katisha making her grand entrance in Flaggy Lanes 2004 production of The Hot Mikado.

A 42 second video from the Banks & Finance 1980 national final appearance with Eddie Wymberry leading the troupe. Yep – 42 seconds!

Here are some legends and rogues with their Ballet presentation from the Denny Corcoran Tribute night from 2003.

Here is ‘Blow High Blow Low’ from Carousel 2015 courtesy of Waterford Musical Society

From the 1990 Tops here is Waterford Crystals Dance scene. This was recorded at the national quarter final stage.

The opening / Fugue for Tinhorns from Flaggy Lanes 2006 Festival winning production of ‘Guys And Dolls’.

From Waterford Musical Societies 2017 production of ‘Man Of La Mancha’ here is the Golden Helmet of Mambrino featuring the late great Des Manahan amongst others.

From the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society production of ‘My Fair Lady’ from 30 years ago – way back in 1991, here is ‘With A Little Bit Of Luck’.

Here is the opening to Act 2 of Sister Act from Ignites 2015 production.

Here is the legendary ‘Just Say No’ scene from the 1986 Tops with Paul Corcoran in full hip swinging form…

From the Tramore Tops 1992 here is the Applause / Broadway Baby scene featuring Vicki Graham and Carrie Crowley.