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1992 – Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better – Annie Get Your Gun – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society

January 6, 2023 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Back to the early ’90s today and Martina Flynn Shanahan was in fine voice as Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun opposite Des Whelan (RIP). The show was produced by the Edmund Rice Choral […]

Edmund Rice CMS Videos

1991 – With A Little Bit Of Luck – My Fair Lady – 1991

May 19, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

From the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society production of ‘My Fair Lady’ from 30 years ago – way back in 1991, here is ‘With A Little Bit Of Luck’.

Edmund Rice CMS Videos

1994 – When A Felons not Engaged In His Employment – Pirates Of Penzance – 1994

January 29, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

From the Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society’s 1994 production of ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ here is Denny Corcoran leading the troops as the Chief of Police in a Keystone Cops-esque take on the song.

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1994 – When The Foeman Bears His Steel – 1994

October 14, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

From the 1994 production of ‘Pirates of Penzance’ comes the keystone cops version of the policeman chorus singing ‘When The Foeman Bears His Steel’, fronted by Denny Corcoran. Produced by the Edmund Rice Choral & […]

Edmund Rice CMS Videos

1992 – Lost In His Arms – Annie Get Your Gun – 1992

May 26, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

One of the First Ladies of Waterford Musical Theatre – Martina Flynn – in a brilliant performance of ‘Lost In His Arms’ from the 1992 Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society’s production of Annie Get […]

Edmund Rice CMS Videos

1995 – Down On MacConnachy Square – Brigadoon 1995

March 19, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

I had a request for this one – and am happy to oblige. From the 1995 production of Brigadoon at the Theatre Royal here is the opening number. The show was produced by the Edmund […]

Edmund Rice CMS Videos

2003 – The Sun Has Got His Hat On from ‘Me And My Girl’

June 7, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Edmund Rice CMS Videos

1991 – On The Street Where You Live with Billy McCarthy

May 7, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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’ […]

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1994 – Modern Major General – Des Manahan

February 26, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

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1992 – The Indian Scene from Annie Get Your Gun 1992

January 17, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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.

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1998 – The Pirates of Penzance – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society

January 1, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Edmund Rice CMS Videos

1991 – My Fair Lady – Get Me To The Church On Time

July 26, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Edmund Rice CMS Videos

2003 – The Lambeth Walk from Me And My Girl – 2003 – Edmund Rice

June 29, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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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1993 – Honeybun from South Pacific – Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society

May 29, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

In 1993 the Edmund Rice’s production of South Pacific was a huge success. Here is a snippet – ‘Honey Bun’ … enjoy!

Edmund Rice CMS Programmes

2004 – Die Fledermaus – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society.

March 27, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

For its 2004 production the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society chose the Strauss epic ‘Die Fledermaus’ – and used a huge orchestra and a host of local talent with some national talent to bring […]

Edmund Rice CMS Videos

1989 – Des Manahan – ‘My Motter’ from the Arcadians 1989

March 11, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here’s Des Manahan with a great comic turn –  ‘My Motter’ from ‘The Arcadians’ in 1989.

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1995 – ‘Waiting For My Dearie’ from Brigadoon 1995 – Edmund Rice

March 8, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Edmund Rice CMS Misc Docs

1995 – Edmund Rice ‘Brigadoon’ – Press Clippings

February 25, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Today’s look back is to 1995 and some original press clippings from the pre-publicity for the Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Societies production of  ‘Brigadoon’. Clipping 1 Clipping 2 Clipping 3 Clipping 4

Edmund Rice CMS Videos

1992 – Annie Get Your Gun Opening – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society

February 15, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Edmund Rice CMS Programmes

2002 – The Merry Widow – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society

May 11, 2025 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

In 2001 the ERCMS presented their 24th production – Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘Yeoman Of the Guard’ in the Theatre Royal. Here is the show programme

Edmund Rice CMS Programmes

2001 – The Yeoman Of the Guard – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society

February 7, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

In 2001 the ERCMS presented their 24th production – Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘Yeoman Of the Guard’ in the Theatre Royal. Here is the show programme

Edmund Rice CMS Videos

1988 – Ol’ Man River from Showboat – Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society

January 29, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 2

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 […]

Edmund Rice CMS Programmes

1997 – Iolanthe – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society

January 16, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

In 1997 the ERCMS were presenting ‘Iolanthe’ in the Theatre Royal. this was the Edmund Rice’s 21st production. The show programme is added below.

Edmund Rice CMS Videos

1992 – Annie Get Your Gun Rehearsal Footage

October 12, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

I didn’t have to think twice about sharing when this footage came into my hands. It is of course from the 1992 production of Annie Get Your Gun by the Edmund Rice society. There are […]

Edmund Rice CMS Programmes

1999 – Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society – Showboat

September 30, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

In 1999 Edmund Rice produced the classic ‘Showboat’ in the Theatre Royal. Directed by Pat McEvoy it managed to pick up an AIMS nomination for Richie Hayes in the role of rubber face at the […]

Edmund Rice CMS Videos

1995 – Rehearsals for Brigadoon with the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical society.

September 25, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

This is a real blast from the past – a video taken by Martin Kennedy of what appears to be close to the final rehearsals for ‘Brigadoon’. Filmed in St. Otterans hall you can clearly […]

Edmund Rice CMS Programmes

1987 – Oklahoma! – The Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society

August 26, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Edmund Rice CMS Programmes

2008 – The Mikado – Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society – Show Programme

May 11, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Some of the finest G&S productions ever seen in Waterford came from the Edmund Rice stable, and this is no exception. In 2008 the Edmund Rice society engaged the wonderful Andrew Nicklin who had produced […]

Edmund Rice CMS Programmes

2000 – ‘Maritana’ celebrated the first refurbishment of the Theatre Royal in 2000.

August 20, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Edmund Rice CMS Programmes

1992 – Annie Get Your Gun – Show Programme

September 29, 2024 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the show programme from the 1995 production of ‘Annie Get Your Gun’.

Edmund Rice CMS Programmes

1995 – Brigadoon – Show Programme

September 29, 2024 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the show programme from the 1995 production of ‘Brigadoon’.

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1989 – The Arcadians – Show Programme

September 29, 2024 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the show programme from the 1989 production of ‘The Arcadians’.

Edmund Rice CMS Programmes

1984 – Die Fledermaus Show Programme

July 15, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

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 […]

Edmund Rice CMS Programmes

1994 – Pirates of Penzance – Show Programme

July 1, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the show programme for the 1994 production of ‘Pirates’.

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