In 2007 Imagine Theatre Group performed Sondheim’s ‘Into The Woods’ in early January. The show was a tremendous artistic success, picking up best overall show and best female for Greta Rochford who starred as The […]
A real vintage here – 1955, 62 years ago. It doesn’t take a degree in history to work out from the title that this production was mounted to help contribute to Ballybricken’s Church Fund. It […]
From the 1985 Waterford Crystal show produced by Michael Grant comes this vintage piece of comedy – ‘The Military Fairy’. It’s only a short video – worth a look to see some Waterford Legends threading […]
In 2000 Red Kettle paired the legendary Anna Manahan with the equally legendary Des Manahan along with a host of other national names with it’s Irish Premier of Brian Foster’s ‘A Miracle In Ballymore’. Here […]
An absolute rarity today – Sean Cotter’s handwritten ACEC Tops adjudication from 43 years ago – 1974. The show was the famous ACEC final show featuring Jesus Christ Superstar. Have a read… its great to […]
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 […]
Today we have the finale from the 1984 Clover Meats Tops of the Town show produced by Michael Grant. It’s a great clip because it features another Waterford Legend of days gone by – Richie […]
Darren Malone’s ‘Happy Robot Productions’ performed ‘Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me’ to rave reviews in Central Hall earlier in the summer. The three hander received great reviews from all who saw it. Here we have […]
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 […]
In 2005 Flaggy Lane became the first Waterford society to win the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera with their production of ‘Singing In The Rain’. Here is a photo gallery of some production images […]
The brilliant finale from the 1994 Waterford Crystal winning show featuring a huge finale version of ‘I Got Rhythm’. Produced by Bryan Flynn it swept to victory in the televised final against Woodville community group.
In 1987 Red Kettle presented ‘Arms And the Man’ by George Bernard Shaw in the Theatre Royal. Here is the show programme with loads of reading in it with some articles by Ted O’Regan amongst […]
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 […]
People seemed to really enjoy the last ‘Faces from the Crowd’ video – so here’s another one, also taken before a Tops show in 1990. There’s loads more familiar faces in there in the Theatre […]
Back in 2004 Flaggy Lane Productions were debuting with their production of ‘The Hot Mikado’ which went on to finish 3rd in the Festival of Light Opera. If you look carefully you might see a […]
In 1993 Tramore Players Anonymous were ‘Making the Perfect Man’, based on the Chris DeBurgh song of the same name. The scene was lead by Liam Molumby and the entire show was produced by Bryan […]
Nearly 30 years ago Red Kettle were on the boards of Garter Lane with ‘On The Razzle’, a show that Garter Lane produced again in later years – and you can see the show programme […]
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 […]
This has everything from setting up at the Dress Rehearsal to some side stage shots, to the final chorus of ‘Anthem’ in front of a live audience. Its about half an hour long, but there […]
d recent stuff once a week with all the vintage material thats there as well. Here is Andrew Holden and Paula Weldon with a quick chat about ‘The Collector’ that played so successfully for the […]
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 […]
In 1990 Waterford Crystal were presenting ‘Metropolis’ as the Centre scene of their Tops entry. This entry went as far as the national quarter-finals in Athlone. Produced by Denny Corcoran.
Here is the programme from Red Kettle’s February 1991 production of Brian Friel’s Translations. It played in Garter Lane in Waterford before embarking on a national tour.
In 2010 WIFLO turned 50. It was hard to believe that just 2 short years later it would all be gone, and in my opinion is one of the greatest tragedies in Waterford Theatre that […]
More mayhem from the ‘Goats’ as they bring their own unique take on CSI. As usual it’s a riot – enjoy!
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 […]
This programme has an absolute multitude of reading in it. From interviews about the tops to pictures of the tops, memories of legends gone by – its worth a read for anybody with even a […]
Starting with ‘Worlds Apart’ featuring Terry ‘Scol’ Grant and Tobie Hickey into ‘Muddy Waters’ featuring Ben Delaney and Rip The Calico this was a stormer of a scene from the 1987 National Final produced by […]
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 […]
I thought this would be different for a change. A pre-show crowd in the Theatre Royal before renovations with the distinctive old red seats and no pit. It’s before a Tops show. There’s a load […]
Some audio for you today – this time from Jim Nolan’s ‘Dreamland’ back in 2014. Pat McEvoy reviews the play on local radio and there is some reaction
Another relatively recent show – this time the David Hennessy Stage Schools production of Sister Act which took to the stage recently in Garter Lane, Waterford. Some photos courtesy of the talented Colin Shanahan and […]
Video day today, and I’m delighted to add the Miss Saigon scene from the Nokia Tops in 1990. Produced by Michael Grant you’ll find a host of familiar faces in this one as well.
This will give you a good laugh for a bank holiday Monday – the Bilberry Goats in full flight with their take on a war scene defending the Waterford border. Hilarious as always – have […]
In Summer 2017 the Theatre Royal presented 2 one act plays by Samuel Beckett. ‘Footfalls’ starring Carrie Crowley and ‘Krapp’s last Tape’ starring Arthur Riordan. Various bits and bobs of archive material here – press […]
Added today are two show programmes from ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ – one from 1999 – a Bryan Flynn production and one from 2005 – Flaggy Lane Juniors – 6 years apart, 2 very different […]
Who could forget Paul Kavanagh in a bald wig and Kieran Doyle in full Rocky Horror garb as Tramore brought us a clip of the controversial ‘Rocky Horror Show’ in the 1992 Tops. Bryan Flynn […]
The 1983 edition of this magazine proved to be really popular – so I’m delighted to be able to add the 1984 edition. More of the same articles about all the Tops centres and other […]
Here is a classic Tops moment from the Tramore Tops of 1989 – but the video also includes a slide show of some legends of Tops from years gone by. This video was used first […]
Today it’s a show brochure from Bryan Flynn Theatrix original production of Jesus Christ Superstar way back in 2000. It’s a production that so many still remember fondly for a wide variety of reasons.
Today I’m delighted to add the video of the 1986 ‘Me and My Girl’ scene that featured in the national final. Waterford Crystal reached the televised final 2 years in succession – 1986 and 1987, […]
Just like so many other places in Ireland and the world Waterford had a concert as part of its Millennium celebrations. Waterford’s one was produced by Brian Merriman and featured so many Waterford singers, comedians, […]
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 […]
Mondays seem to have become the ‘alternative’ video day – a bit of comedy.. a bit of everything. Delighted to share this Bilberry Goats video with their hilarious take on Irish Ballads – and its […]
Here is the Show Programme from the Really Youthful Theatre Group’s 2001 production of ‘The Little Shop Of Horrors’.
Todays update is a video put together by John Player towards the very end of the Tops competition in an attempt to encourage groups to enter.. feauturing adjudicators, Niall O’Flynn and others – but it […]
Back in 1959 the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera was a huge deal that involved the entire city. Reading through this selection of press clippings and looking at the photos will give you some […]
WDS – the longest running society in Waterford recently celebrated 80 years! What an achievement. I still don’t have a huge amount of their material, but here are 3 programmes. 1988 – Taking Steps, 1989 […]
Some photographs added to the archive today – from the 2011 Theatre Royal production of Jim Nolan’s ‘The Gods Are Angry Miss Kerr’. Click on the link below for the gallery. Enjoy! 2011 – The […]
I’m sure everyone expects some Panto stuff now and again, so I don’t feel too guilty since we are three weeks in 🙂 Found these last night – 2 from pre-Waterford Panto Society (1985) and […]
A vintage show programme from 1984 – Die Fledermaus. This is a throwback to the era when there were only 2 adult societies in the city – Edmund Rice and De La Salle and their […]
Today we’re looking back to a video from 1992 to ‘The Mighty River Suir’ which flows into ‘Downtown’. The Port and Docks group featured ‘The Mighty River Suir’ in all of their shows, and this […]
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 […]
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 […]
Konor Halpin gives a great version of Enda Kenny as he visits Waterford to announce good news on the jobs front! From the Bilberry Goats 2014 show and starring Scol Grant, Brian Power, Dee Lanigan, […]
Have a look at the national magazine published in 1983 by the national Tops organisers. There’s loads of Waterford photos from various years, pieces on Waterford Tops, articles from Tops people – and what I […]
Three programmes for you today from 1994 / 95 and 1996. So many people started out on their theatrical journey through the Youth Arts (or Drama as it was back then). Have a look and […]
Today’s update is a video. It is the scene from the 1983 Waterford Crystal Tops where ‘My City Of Music’ first appeared. Featuring music from Val Doonican, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Tom Dunphy, and William Vincent Wallace, […]
This is quite a find – the original adjudication sheets from the Waterford Crystal tops show of 1979. The show was adjudicated on 3 separate occasions, and you can see each adjudication and marking there. […]
Press clippings from 1998 as Red Kettle brought us Jim Nolan’s iconic play ‘The Salvage Shop’. Click below on the links to browse. 1998 – The Salvage Shop – Preview Clipping from the Munster Express […]
The Waterford International Festival of Light Opera or WIFLO as it was more affectionately known was one of the main reasons (the other being The Tops) that Waterford enjoyed a status of being the ‘Mecca’ […]
Today’s update is from the Theatre Royal Variety Show. When it comes to keeping variety alive, Michael Grant and Padraig O’Griofa and the Variety Club of Waterford immediately spring to mind in recent years. When […]
Here is the show programme for the 1994 production of ‘Pirates’.
The Bilberry Goats, Waterford’s zaniest comedy troupe have a huge fanbase in Waterford City and beyond and have played to sell out shows over the last few years. Here is their hilarious ‘Last Supper’ scene […]
To see the photo gallery from Flaggy Lane’s festival winning ‘Guys and Dolls’ click here Thank you to Anne-Marie Collins for the use of the images!
In 1977 the ACEC walked to their 3rd national title in the 1970’s with a show that was famous for featuring an extract from ‘Evita’ a full year before it was actually produced on stage […]
A long time ago (well about 4 years I think) there was a website called ‘Waterford Arts Online’ – and a lot was good, and a lot wasn’t good – and eventually it vanished into […]
The Show Programme from Grease 2016 2016 – Grease – Show Programme
On June 9th 2017 the cream of Waterford Theatre and Entertainment gathered together in Waterford’s historic Theatre Royal to pay tribute to the late great Billy McCarthy. An amazing line up included Des Manahan, Richie Hayes, […]
Jamie Nagle, writer and director of ‘Rewind’ discusses the play.
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WMS produced the lesser seen ‘Man of La Mancha’ in 2017 – here is the 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
2002 – Ol King Cole – Show Programme
For more see below. 2017 – The Collector National Tour – Show Programme 2016 – The Collector – Show Programme
Several Variety shows were produced in the Theatre Royal by the Variety Club of Waterford over the years. See below for material. The Theatre Royal Variety Show 2010 – Show Programme The Theatre Royal Variety […]
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The Brighton Beach Memoirs Show Programme
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
Pat McEvoy reviews Waterford Panto Society’s 2015 production of ‘Jack And The Beanstalk’ on WLR.
Pats first produced play “The Pilferers” was staged in 1999 and since then Pat has seen his plays produced in numerous towns and cities. Most recently was a production of ‘Rigor Mortis’ in the Hope […]
The Tramore Schools consisted of Tramore C.B.S. and Stella Maris Secondary school. Their ground breaking production came with ‘Whistle Down The Wind’ in 1996 – a then unknown and rarely produced gem. Click below to […]
Little Red Kettle is a youth-based theatre company that services Waterford City and County with it’s inclusive, interactive and educational programmes, through the medium of theatre and drama. Established in the ’80s the company has […]
In 2014 Stage mad produced ‘Runners’. For more click below
Alec and Ben premiered their new opera ‘Bust’ in Garter Lane during the 2013 Harvest Festival. To browse the Show Programme, click below.
Here is the show programme from Bowler Hats 2001 production of Assassins in Garter Lane. Click below to browse.
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
Waterford Youth Arts are one of the longest-running Youth Theatre groups in Waterford City who do much more than just a production every year. Workshops, training and film production is all part of their yearly […]
Garter Lane Arts Centre is not only a venue, but it has been producing quality theatre in Waterford for over 30 years. Click below for more. 2016 – Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya – Show […]
The Theatre Royal has presented several productions since the most renovation which re-opened in 2009 to its current layout. 2017 – A Taste Of Beckett 2016 – A Moon For The Misbegotten – Show Programme […]
Tara Anne Byrne staged ‘An Evening With Gershwin and Friends’ in 1999. To browse the show programme click on the link below.
The David Hennessy Stage School started in 2006 in St. Johns College in Waterford before moving to its custom built premises which boasts the biggest rehearsal floor in Waterford. In that time countless productions have […]
In 2014 The David Hennessy Musical & Dramatic Society was born, first producing this show – ‘Into The Woods’. Click on the image below to view.
The Mayors Variety Show took place in 1981 in aid of the Waterford Lions Club. For more click below. The Mayors Gala Variety Show – Show Programme
The Heineken Variety Festival was organised as a welcome stop gap to fill the void in Waterford left by John Player tops during a year when there was no Waterford Competitors in the Competition. For […]
The Why Not Theatre Company was a predecessor of the Waterford Variety Club under the direction of Michael Grant. In 1995 they produced a show for the ‘Topless’ years – see below for more! […]
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