Stage Fright MTC
Video – 1996 – The Merchandisers from Chess
Way back to 1996 today and 28 years ago Stage Fright were presenting Chess. Here’s one of the classic scenes from that epic show – The Merchandisers.
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Video – The Jet Song – West Side Story 1990 – De La Salle College
Here is the ‘Jet Song’ from the 1990 production of ‘West Side Story’ by De La Salle College
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Video – The Story Of Chess – Chess 1996 – Stage Fright
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.
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Video – 1992 – We Both Reached For The Gun – Chicago – Stage Fright
Here is a great scene from Stage Frights 1992 production of ‘Chicago’ – ‘We Both Reached For The Gun’.
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1996 – ‘Endgame’ from ‘Chess’ – Stage Fright MTC
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.
Tops Videos
1992 – Joseph Megamix – Tramore Tops
Here is a classic from Bryan Flynns 1992 Tramore Tops show. It’s worth noting what an amazing wig Brian Collins is wearing! 🙂
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Those Magic Changes – Grease 1993
From Stage Frights second production of ‘Grease’ here is ‘Those Magic Changes’ from 1993 with David Flynn leading the troops.
Stage Schools
1995 – The Wizard Of Oz – Stage Fright Kids
Christmas of 1995 and Stage Fright Kids were presenting ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ under the tutelage of Bryan Flynn and Michelle Condon. Have a browse below at the show programme. 1995 – The Wizard Of […]
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Video – Razzle Dazzle from Chicago 1992 – Stage Fright
Here is Keith Dunphy as Billy Flynn singing ‘Razzle Dazzle’ from the 1992 Stage Fright production of ‘Chicago.’
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Video – As Long As He Needs Me – Oliver! 1994
Here is the great Carrie Crowley with a classic song from Bryan Flynns 1994 production of ‘Oliver!’.
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Video – Pentimenti Extract – Stage Fright
Here is another extract from the classic ‘Pentimenti’ by Bryan Flynn.
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Video – You’ve Got To Pick A Pocket Or Two – Oliver! 1995
Even more from Stage Fright and the 1995 epic production of “Oliver!”. This time it’s Fagin’s gang giving us ‘You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket Or Two’ led by Keith Dunphy.
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Video – I’d Do Anything from Oliver! 1995
Here is ‘I’d Do Anything’ from Stage Fright’s iconic production of Oliver! back in 1995.
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Video – Roxie from Chicago 1992
Here is Karen Steenson fronting ‘Roxie’ from Stage Frights production of Chicago from 1992.
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Video – Shaking At The High School Hop – Grease 1991
Here is the opening to act 2 from Stage Frights 1991 production of ‘Grease’ at the Theatre Royal Waterford.
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Video – Born To Handjive from Stage Frights Grease 1991
Here comes all the young faces again from 1991 – jiving away to their hearts content.
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Video – Nobody’s Side – Chess – 1996
Here is ‘Nobody’s Side’ from Stage Frights 1996 production of Chess, fronted by the wonderful Michelle Kennedy.
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Video – Pentimenti – Opening Act II
Here is the brilliant opening to Act 2 of Bryan Flynns epic Pentimenti.
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Video – As If We Never Said Goodbye – Greta Rochford – Gala 121
The wonderful Greta Rochford giving us a Lloyd Webber classic – ‘As If We Never Said Goodbye’ from Gala 121.
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Video – Grease Megamix – 1993
From Stage Frights second production of ‘Grease’ here is the Megamix.
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Video – The Soviet Machine from Stage Fright ‘Chess’ 1996
Here is a great scene from Bryan Flynn’s 1996 production of Chess – the Soviet Machine.
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Video – 1992 – Cell Block Tango – Stage Fright Chicago
From 1992 it’s the merry murderesses. Have a look and hear how ‘he had it coming’…
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Video – Chicago Rehearsals, 1992 – Stage Fright
A flashback to a Chicago rehearsal in 1992. Stage Fright are videoed – approaching their performance date as the band call is part of the video too. Enjoy the nostalgia!
Tops Videos
1994 – Waterford Crystal Tops Opening
More Tops goodies today – the brilliant opening from the 1994 Waterford Crystal Tops show fronted by Raymond Collins.
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Video – Embassy Lament – Chess 1996
Here is the Embassy Lament from Chess by Stage Fright MTC, staged in 1996. It was directed by Bryan Flynn.
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Video – Post Show Interviews – Pentimenti – Stage Fright
Here is a great little video. The Premiere of ‘Pentimenti’ was attended by the Israeli Ambassador and his reactions were caught on camera along with the then Mayor – Brian Swift. Carrie Crowley, Mary Roche […]
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Pentimenti – Opening Act 2
Here is the moving opening to Stage Fright’s production of Bryan Flynns Pentimenti.
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Videos – Grease Is The Word – Grease 1993 – Stage Fright
The opening number to Stage Frights 1993 production of ‘Grease’ staged in the Theatre Royal, directed by Bryan Flynn.
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Pentimenti – Show Programme – 1998
To add to the video of the finale act 1 of Pentimenti today, here is the show programme from Stage Fright’s production in 1998. Click below to have a browse. 1998 – Show Programme – […]
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Video – Final Act 1 from Pentimenti – 1998
This is the emotional finale act 1 from Bryan Flynn’s epic Pentimenti staged in the Theatre Royal in 1998.
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Video – Greased Lightning – Grease – Stage Fright 1991
From the show that changed the Theatre Scene in Waterford – Greased Lightning. In 1991 Stage Fright burst onto the scene becoming the first Youth society in Waterford and paving the way for many more […]
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Merano from Chess – Stage Fright – 1996
This is from Stage Fright’s 1996 production of ‘Chess’ featuring Paul Kavanagh as Freddie Trumper.
Tops Videos
1993 – Tramore Tops – Opening / Fantasy Street
Here is the spectacular opening from Bryan Flynns 1993 Tramore Tops show fronted by Keith Dunphy – Fantasy Street.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Pentimenti – History Book
Here is the epic opening to Bryan Flynns world premier of his first musical – Pentimenti. This recording is from the opening night.
Bryan Flynn Theatrix
2014 – The Life Of Bryan – Show Programme
In 2014 the cream of Waterford (and indeed the collective countrywide) talent gathered in the Theatre Royal for a special night in memory of the legendary Bryan Flynn. It was a wonderful night of variety. […]
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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 130 – Sur La Plage from The Boyfriend – De La Salle College 1994
Here’s a clip from a lesser known show ‘The Boyfriend’. De La Salle College produced this back in 1994, directed by Bryan Flynn.
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 Audio
2019 – Showtime – Season 2 Ep 1 – John Player Tops Special Podcast
To round off the weekend 25th Anniversary here is a special episode I put together with the help of Bill Stafford, Paul Browne, Karen Hearne, Ben Hennessy, Richie Hayes and Seneiva Magill , with thanks […]
Tops Videos
1994 – CHAPLIN
Here is the video of the Tops Of The Town final 1994 Chaplin scene. No further description is necessary. #genius
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 […]
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2000 – WIFLO SEASON BROCHURE
This was the year when Bryan Flynn brought his Waterford production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ into the festival with a host of local and national talent. Have a browse – it’s all in here with […]
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 […]
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
2008 – Cinderella – Waterford Panto Society Programme
A visit to Panto today and back to 2008 when Waterford Panto Society produced the only one of it’s 33 productions outside of the Theatre Royal – in ‘The Forum’. The Theatre was being renovated […]
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 […]
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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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“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 […]
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WTA 040 – Jesus Christ Superstar Rehearsals – 1993, De La Salle College
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… […]
Tops Videos
1994 Tops – The Aladdin Scene
Here is the centrepiece scene from the 1994 Waterford Crystal Tops show – Aladdin – which at the time was just a brand new Disney Film. Enjoy!
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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 […]
Tops Videos
1993 – A Taste Of Tops RTE Programme
Delighted to get a copy of this 1993 feature programme that RTE ran coming up to the national final. Its an hour long feature with familiar faces including a song from Liam Butler and an […]
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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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 […]
Posts With Video
WTA 020 – The Finale from the Waterford Crystal Show – 1994
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.
Tops Videos
1993 – The Perfect Man – Tramore Tops
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 […]
Stage Fright MTC
Videos – Backstage At Chess 1996
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 […]
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The All Star Wars material added.
Although most material here – 99% in fact – is totally Waterford based, I’m going to make the odd exception for something like ‘The All Star Wars’ which was created in part by our own […]
Flaggy Lane Productions
The Wizards Of Oz
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 […]
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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
Musical
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 […]