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 Video
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 🙂
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
WTA 140 – A Tribute to Dick Hayes
With the week that is in it the first post of the year can only be a tribute to the late great Dick Hayes – the finest singer of his generation. This is taken from […]
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 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 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 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
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 College Videos
1994 – Sur La Plage from The Boyfriend – De La Salle College
Here’s a clip from a lesser known show ‘The Boyfriend’. De La Salle College produced this back in 1994, directed by Bryan Flynn.
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 […]
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 […]
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 Videos
1992 – Ray Ban Finale
Another Tops clip – this time from Ray Ban again – 1992. The Finale of the show started with a Blues Brothers ‘Gimme some lovin’ lead by Terry ‘Scol‘ Grant and led into ‘Blow Gabriel […]
Tops Videos
1992 – Ray Ban Tops – Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
A throwback today and a first appearance from the Ray Ban 1992 Tops of the Town show – featuring ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ scene. Produced by Pat McEvoy
Tops Videos
1994 – CHAPLIN
Here is the video of the Tops Of The Town final 1994 Chaplin scene. No further description is necessary. #genius
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’ […]
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 […]
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
30 Years Of Panto 002 – Finale Act 1 From Babes In The Wood
From 2006 – The Finale of ‘Babes In The Wood’ – a mash up of Bat Out Of Hell and Holding Out For a Hero – complete with flying Fairy!
Posts With Video
WTA 118 – Cats / A Chorus Line From ‘Roast’
A bit of light-hearted fun today from ‘Roast’ and an extract featuring some songs from Cats and A Chorus Line… no more description is necessary – enjoy!
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 […]
Tops Videos
1992 – Tramore Tops Opening
This is the opening from the Tramore Tops 1992 production produced by the late great Bryan Flynn. This show got to the national quarter finals. The opening featuring songs from Company and Godspell was fronted […]
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 […]
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
1994 – Modern Major General – Des Manahan
Des Manahan has long been the definitive G&S performer in Waterford and beyond, and in 1996 and 1998 he played one of his favourite parts for the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society – Major […]
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 […]
Musical
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 Videos
2005 – Broadway Melody from ‘Singing In The Rain’
A clip from the ‘Singing In The Rain’ that took the WIFLO honours in 2005 from our own Flaggy Lane Productions… this is ‘Broadway Melody’ – 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…
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 […]
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2005 – Singing In The Rain Finale – Flaggy Lane
Here is the finale from the WIFLO winning production of ‘Singing In The Rain’ from Flaggy Lane Productions – an award winning production under the direction of Pat McElwain. It should bring back a few […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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]
Tops Videos
1982 – Waterford Glass Tops Opening
Some more Tops nostalgia here – the opening to the 1982 Waterford Glass Show.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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
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 […]
Tops Videos
1986 Waterford Crystal Opening – Gaiety Final
The opening of the 1986 John Player Tops National Final. Waterford Crystal – produced by Michael Grant.
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.
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! Â At the […]
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 […]
WIFLO Videos
2005 – A Day In The Life of WIFLO
This wonderful video (thanks to Clodagh Power) tracks a day in the life of WIFLO when in 2005 the Derby Gilbert & Sullivan company under the direction of multi-award winning Andrew Nicklin allowed the cameras […]
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.
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!
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
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. Â 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.
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 […]
Posts With Video
WTA 060 – The Housing Office Comedy
Probably not the most politically correct of sketches nowadays, but it was 2003 – and times were (a little bit) simpler then! Not quite Bilberry Goats – but a lot of the troupe appeared in […]
Tops Videos
1986 – The Opening From The Nokia Tops
It’s time for another Tops video and we are back to 1986 and Nokia, produced by Denny Corcoran. This time Denny chose a ‘Swing’ opening with a song from A Chorusline added in for good […]
Posts With Video
WTA 058 – ‘The Blizzard’ from Honk – David Hennessy Stage School 2010
Who says there isn’t a theatre archive entry about everything. For the unprecedented snow in March 2018 here we have – ‘The Blizzard’ from ‘Honk’. This brilliant show about the Ugly Duckling was performed 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. […]
Tops Videos
2003 – Eddie Wymberry
Another legend has left the Waterford Theatre circle. A compere, comedian, producer, performer, broadcaster, soundtrack to so many peoples St. Patricks Day Parade… the list goes on and on. A man who made so many […]
De La Salle MS Videos
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 […]
Bilberry Goats
2014 – The Old Folks home with The Bilberry Goats
Time for our monthly visit to the Bilberry Goats – and this time they are in an Old Folks Home… the usual hilarity ensues…
Tops Videos
1985 – Gee Officer Krupke – Waterford Crystal Tops
Back to 1985 and Gee Officer Krupke featuring Davy Sutton and a host of legends was one of the key scenes. It’s a bit dark – but it’s great – enjoy!
Posts With Video
WTA 051 – Little Red Kettle in Japan – Toyama 2000
Thanks to Ben Hennessy for permission to share this with everyone. In 2000 Little Red Kettle travelled to Japan to take part in the Toyama Theatre Festival. It was a huge deal at the time […]
Posts With Video
WTA 050 – You Are The Light from Waterford Crystal 1990
This is the first time the epic song ‘You Are The Light’ from the ill fated musical ‘Metropolis’ was heard in Waterford. A huge choral gospel piece, it provided the finale for the 1990 Waterford […]
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 […]
Tops Videos
1993 – Tramore Tops – Musicals Scene
One of the great scenes from the Tramore Tops show that made the final in 1993 – a medley of songs from West End and Broadway musicals. Soloists are Liam Butler, Karen Steenson, Liam Molumby […]
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.
Musical
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 […]
Bilberry Goats
2015 – The GAA Sketch VIDEO – Bilberry Goats
Who else but the Bilberry Goats could give us a hilarious look at what goes on in a dressing room after a GAA match… enjoy – as always it’s hilarious.
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, […]
Tops Videos
1990 – Nokia Opening Tops VIDEO
Back to Tops today and a video from 1990 featuring the opening of the Nokia show and an extract from ‘Anything Goes’, produced by Michael Grant.
Bilberry Goats
2015 – The Nativity with the Bilberry Goats
So – there could only be one update for Christmas – the Bilberry Goats Nativity – which I’ve seen a dozen times and still has me weak with the laughing every time. Enjoy, and I […]
Posts With Video
Interview With Liam Murphy – Video
Thanks again to Waterford Youth Arts and particularly Ollie Breslin who has given me another link to an interview that they conducted with Liam Murphy – our esteemed arts critic for the Munster Express. This […]
De La Salle College Videos
1993 – Jesus Christ Superstar Rehearsals
Rehearsal videos are great to have – and this one is no different. Back to 1993 where some very young heads were preparing for Jesus Christ Superstar in the Theatre Royal directed by Bryan Flynn… […]