Waterford Theatre Archive

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Waterfords Theatre History... Always a work in progress

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Posts With Video

Video – The Busker Comedy from Town and Country Variety show

January 18, 2023 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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…

Tops Videos

1984 – Video – Clover Tops – The Loonies

July 21, 2022 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

Tops Videos

1987 – The Electric Chair Comedy – Nokia Tops

September 5, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

Tops Videos

1989 – Western Comedy from Tramore Tops

January 27, 2022 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

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

Tops Videos

1993 – Crimeline Comedy – Tramore Tops

March 24, 2022 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

Tops Videos

1994 – Aladdin Comedy – Waterford Crystal Tops

February 24, 2022 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

Bilberry Goats

2018 – Bilberry Goats – I Do, I Do, So I Do – Show Programme

June 7, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the show programme fro the Bilberry Goats hilarious 2018 play – ‘I Do, I Do, So I Do’ staged in Garter Lane.

Tops Videos

1980 – 42 Seconds of Eddie Wymberry!

June 2, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

Posts With Video

Video – The Ballet Comedy – A Night For Denny 2003

June 1, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

Tops Videos

1992 – John Hayes as Tommy Cooper – Port & Docks

November 4, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Have a look at the brilliant John Hayes nailing a brilliant impersonation of Tommy Cooper from the 1992 Port & Docks show.

Posts With Video

Video – Petey Graham

October 22, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

Time for a bit of comedy to cheer us all up with the legendary Petey Graham. This is taken from the Denny Corcoran tribute night in 2003.

Posts With Video

Video – Jedward & MC Scol – Theatre Royal Variety Performance – 2010

October 20, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

Tony Corcoran, Davy Sutton and MC Scol bring us Jedwards ‘Under Pressure’ from the 2010 Royal Variety Performance.

Tops Videos

1986 – The Dog and Duck Band – Nokia Tops

September 11, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is a real favourite amongst our stream followers – the ‘Dog and Duck’ band from the Nokia Tops from 1986. A gallery of legends in this one.

Bilberry Goats

2014 – The Waterford Symphony Orchestra – Bilberry Goats

August 15, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here are are old Friends the Bilberry Goats bringing us some culture with the Waterford Symphony Orchestra.

Tops Videos

1986 – The Flea Comedy, Nokia

July 13, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Some classic comedy today from Nokia Tops 1986 – Denny and Paul Corcoran in ‘The Flea’ (with some help from Anne McGrath)

Ignite Productions

2015 – Roast – Show Programme – Ignite Productions

July 4, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Ahead of our live stream tomorrow (Sunday 5th) night, have a browse of the show programme from ‘Roast’. This show was staged in 2015 and again in 2016 by huge demand in the Theatre Royal […]

Tops Videos

1981 – Raytex Comedy Petey Graham, Leo Walsh and Nicky Cummins

June 12, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

A classic moment from the past with Petey, Leo and Nicky in fine form – from the Raytext 1981 Tops of the Town show.

Bilberry Goats

2018 – Photo Gallery – I Do, I Do, So I Do – The Bilberry Goats

June 12, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is a photo album with some photos from the Bilberry Goats hilarious production of Tony Corcorans play ”I Do, I Do, So I Do’. Click below to browse. 2018 – Photo Galley – I […]

Tops Videos

1993 – Egyptian Comedy / Bartman from Ray Ban Tops

May 19, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here’s the Egyptian Comedy Scene / Do The Bartman from Ray Ban 1993 as featured on our recent stream.

Current Theatre Blog

THE HURLER – Interviews from WLR

March 5, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Tonight (Thursday) sees Gar Campion take to the stage of Garter Lane for 3 nights in his new one man show. Here’s Gar (Tony Kelly) with Jim Nolan on the Fringe with Mary O’Neill. Gar […]

Tops Videos

1993 – Tramore Tops – An Election Parody

January 30, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Timely at the moment considering what’s coming up next weekend! Join Nicky Cummins and Sean O’Kelly for a couple of minutes to see what was topical 27 years ago. The lads are hilarious as ever!

Bilberry Goats

2015 – The Bilberry Goats in the Stone Age

January 8, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

How did the world begin? Lets let the Bilberry Goats tell us in their own inimitable style 🙂

Tops Videos

1994 – Garth & Dolly From The Waterford Crystal Tops

June 1, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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

June 1, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

A huge part of any Tops show was the comedy team. Here is the ‘Flintstones’ sketch from the 1994 national award-winning show. Enjoy!

Posts With Video

WTA 118 – Cats / A Chorus Line From ‘Roast’

April 2, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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!

Bilberry Goats

2014 – The Good Council – The Bilberry Goats

January 14, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Bilberry Goats

2015 Bilberry Goats Show Programme

November 6, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the programme from the Bilberry Goats 2015 performance in Garter Lane Theatre.

Posts With Video

Video – ‘Les Miserables’ from ‘Roast’.

October 18, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

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

October 11, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Bilberry Goats

2018 – I Do, I Do, So I Do – Tony Corcoran

October 7, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

It’s not every week you open a ‘World Premiere’ – and that’s exactly what is on this week in Garter Lane from the pen of Tony Corcoran and the hilarious ensemble that is ‘The Bilberry […]

Bilberry Goats

2014 – The Courtroom – Bilberry Goats

August 29, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

Some more classic Comedy for you today – this time the Bilberry Goats and their Courtroom sketch – as Un – PC and hilarious as ever!  

Posts With Video

WTA 083 – The Beekeeping Sketch

July 19, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Tops Videos

1987 – The Silent Mikes – Nokia Tops

July 5, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Musical

WTA 077 – The Miss Saigon Scene from ‘Roast’

June 21, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

More comedy today – the parody of Miss Saigon from Ignite Productions version of ‘Roast’… no more description is necessary – enjoy!

Bilberry Goats

2014 – Your Health Is Your Wealth with The Bilberry Goats

May 27, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

A bit of comedy again in the company with the Bilberry Goats. Enjoy!

Musical

WTA 068 – ‘Ambition’ from ‘Roast’

May 7, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Posts With Video

WTA 063 – Port And Docks Comedy 1992 – Waterford Utd Vs Shamrock Rovers

March 22, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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.

Bilberry Goats

2014 – The Old Folks home with The Bilberry Goats

February 12, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Time for our monthly visit to the Bilberry Goats – and this time they are in an Old Folks Home… the usual hilarity ensues…

Bilberry Goats

2015 – The GAA Sketch VIDEO – Bilberry Goats

January 15, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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.

Tops Videos

2003 – Eddie Wymberry

February 26, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Bilberry Goats

2015 – The Nativity with the Bilberry Goats

December 23, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Bilberry Goats

2015 – The Bilberry Goats Present Mossy The Magician

November 7, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

People requested some more Bilberry Goats – so I’m happy to oblige, they haven’t been on for a while… Here is a bit of magic for you with Mossy the Magician with all the Goats […]

Bilberry Goats

2014 – Video – The Bilberry Goats in CSI Waterford

August 21, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

More mayhem from the ‘Goats’ as they bring their own unique take on CSI. As usual it’s a riot – enjoy!

Musical

The All Star Wars material added.

August 9, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Bilberry Goats

2014 – The Bilberry Goats – The War Scene

August 7, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Bilberry Goats

2014 – Video – The Bilberry Goats performing an Irish Ballad.

July 24, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 2

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 […]

Bilberry Goats

2014 – The Bilberry Goats meet Enda Kenny.

July 11, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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, […]

Bilberry Goats

2014 – VIDEO – The Bilberry Goats in ‘The Last Supper’

June 29, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Variety

The Royal Variety Show

April 3, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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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