Tops Videos
1990 – Nokia Tops – Miss Saigon
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.
Bilberry Goats
2014 – The Bilberry Goats – The War Scene
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 […]
Some Posts From The Archives
A Taste Of Beckett
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 […]
Flaggy Lane Productions
1999 – The Wizard Of Oz – Show Programme
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 […]
Tops Videos
1992 – Tramore Tops Rocky Horror Scene
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 […]
Tops Various Docs
1984 – Tops Magazine
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 […]
Tops Videos
1989 – Denny, Nicky and Dermot Remember the Old Times
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 […]
Bryan Flynn Theatrix
2000 – Programme – Jesus Christ Superstar
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.
Tops Videos
1986 – Waterford Crystal – Me And My Girl Scene
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, […]
Variety
The Millennium Concert – December 31st 1999
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, […]
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 […]
Bilberry Goats
2014 – Video – The Bilberry Goats performing an Irish Ballad.
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 […]
Musical
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’.
Tops Videos
1994 – John Player Tops Promo Video
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 […]
Some Posts From The Archives
The first Waterford International Festival of Light Opera – 1959 Press Coverage
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 […]
Some Posts From The Archives
Some WDS Material Added
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 […]
Posts with Photo Galleries
2011 – The Gods Are Angry Miss Kerr Photos added
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 […]
Waterford Pantomime (Pre 1985)
Some Panto Material Added
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 […]
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
1984 – Die Fledermaus Show Programme
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 […]
Tops Videos
1992 – The Mighty River Suir – Port and Docks
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 […]
Musical
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 […]
Musical
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 […]
Bilberry Goats
2014 – The Bilberry Goats meet Enda Kenny.
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, […]
Tops Various Docs
1983 Tops Magazine with Loads of Waterford Content
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 […]
Some Posts From The Archives
Waterford Youth Arts (Drama) Material Added
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 […]
Tops Videos
1983 – Waterford Crystal ‘My City Of Music’ scene video.
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, […]
Tops Various Docs
1979 Tops Extensive Adjudicators sheets
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. […]
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1998 – The Salvage Shop – Press Coverage
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 […]
WIFLO
The Waterford International Festival of Light Opera (WIFLO)
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’ […]
Posts with Photo Galleries
Theatre Royal Variety Show Material Added!
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 […]
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
1994 – Pirates of Penzance – Show Programme
Here is the show programme for the 1994 production of ‘Pirates’.
Bilberry Goats
2014 – VIDEO – The Bilberry Goats in ‘The Last Supper’
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 […]
Flaggy Lane Productions Photos
2006 – Guys And Dolls – Flaggy Lane – Photo Gallery
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!
Tops Audio
1977 – ACEC Tops Of The Town National Winning Show – AUDIO
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 […]
Some Posts From The Archives
The Waterford Theatre Archive – an Introduction.
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 […]
Musical
Theatrebox Productions – Grease 2016
The Show Programme from Grease 2016 2016 – Grease – Show Programme
Posts With Video
2017 – A Night For Billy
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, […]
Crooked Lane Theatre Company
Jamie Nagle Discusses ‘Rewind’
Jamie Nagle, writer and director of ‘Rewind’ discusses the play.
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
Tony Corcoran discusses Sleeping Beauty with Maria McCann
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WMS Audio
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.
Musical
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
Tramore Panto
Ol King Cole – 2002 – Show Programme
2002 – Ol King Cole – Show Programme
Ground Floor Theatre Company
The Collector
For more see below. 2017 – The Collector National Tour – Show Programme 2016 – The Collector – Show Programme
Variety
The Royal Variety Show
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 […]
Musical
Brian Tuohy discusses ‘Assassins’ with Mary O’Neill ‘On The Fringe’
All copyright rests with WLRFM – for more see www.wlrfm.com
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1996 – Brighton Beach Memoirs – Red Kettle
The Brighton Beach Memoirs Show Programme
Musical
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
Pat Reviews
2016 – Pat McEvoy Reviews Jack And The Beanstalk
Pat McEvoy reviews Waterford Panto Society’s 2015 production of ‘Jack And The Beanstalk’ on WLR.
Posts with Audio
Pat Reviews
Drama
Pat Daly Original Plays
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 […]
Tramore Combined Schools
Tramore Schools 1996 – Whistle Down The Wind Show Programme
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 […]
Drama
Little Red Kettle (1986 – present day)
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 […]
Stagemad Theatre Company
2014 – Runners – Show Programme
In 2014 Stage mad produced ‘Runners’. For more click below
Musical
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.
Musical
2001 – Assassins – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from Bowler Hats 2001 production of Assassins in Garter Lane. Click below to browse.
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
Musical
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
Drama
Waterford Youth Arts ( – Present Day)
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 […]
Drama
Garter Lane Productions (1985 – Present Day)
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 […]
Drama
Theatre Royal Productions (2005 – Present Day)
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 […]
Musical
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.
Posts with Photo Galleries
David Hennessy Stage School
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 […]
Musical
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.
Variety
The Mayors Gala Variety Show (1981)
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
Variety
The Heineken Variety Festival (1988)
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 […]
Variety
Why Not Theatre Company (1995)
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! […]
All Of A Sudden Theatre Company
2013 – The Birdman of Alcatraz
Here is the show programme from Paul Barry’s 2013 adaptation of ‘The Birdman of Alcatraz’ in Garter Lane
Crooked Lane Theatre Company
Rewind – Crooked Lane Productions 2013
Crooked Lane Productions was the predecessor to TheatreBox productions. Only producing one play ‘Rewind’ Crooked Lane existed only for 2013. Rewind Workshop – Show Programme Rewind The Play – Show Programme
Musical
The South Eastern Group Win the 2012 Festival
Billy McCathy featured the stunning win by the South Eastern Theatre Group on Deise AM, May 13th 2012. Also joining him is Liam Murphy of the Munster Express.
Musical
The Heat Is On – The Staging of ‘Miss Saigon’
The South Eastern Theatre Group staged the Irish amateur premier of ‘Miss Saigon’. This documentary follows it from script to stage and examines the behind the scenes talk areas that we so seldom see and […]
Radio Documentary Posts
The Festival – A Radio Documentary
This is the specially made program celebrating the 50th year of the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera. Produced and edited by Wayne Brown, narrated by Jamie Beamish it was first broadcast on WLRFM in […]
Audio Interviews
2007 – The Tops – Radio Documentary
This is the 4 part history of the John Player Tops, first broadcast on WLRFM in October / November 2008. Produced and edited by Wayne Brown with Narration by Jim Nolan it covers 30 years […]