Here is the Show Programme from the ERCMS 1993 production of South Pacific – directed by Gary Power. Click below to have a read. 1993 – South Pacific – Show Programme
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1990 – Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society – Guys And Dolls – Programme
Here is the programme from the ERCMS 1990 production of ‘Guys and Dolls’ – directed by Greg Scanlon. 1990 – Guys And Dolls – Show Programme
Read More »Waterford Theatre Videos – When The Foeman Bears His Steel – 1994
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 & Musical Society.
Read More »Videos – Lost In His Arms – Annie Get Your Gun – 1992
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 Your Gun.
Read More »WTA 155 – Down On MacConnachy Square – Brigadoon 1995
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 Rice Choral and Musical Society.
Read More »WTA 120 – On The Street Where You Live with Billy McCarthy
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’ from ‘My Fair Lady’ – produced in 1991 by the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society. Billy, as we all know, was a great friend …
Read More »Video – Modern Major General – Des Manahan
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 General Stanley. We’ve already featured the 1998 production in a previous video – so here is Des in all his glory in 1996 performing ‘Modern …
Read More »Video – The Indian Scene from Annie Get Your Gun 1992
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.
Read More »WTA 102 – The Pirates of Penzance – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society
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 the production around the South East in various venues. This particular extract was recorded in St. Michaels Theatre in New Ross. Added to the Edmund …
Read More »WTA 079 – 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 and orchestra for this one.
Read More »WTA 074 – Honeybun from South Pacific – Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society 1993
In 1993 the Edmund Rice’s production of South Pacific was a huge success. Here is a snippet – ‘Honey Bun’ … enjoy!
Read More »1998 – Pirates of Penzance – Edmund Rice Choral & Musical Society
In 1998 Edmund Rice presented another of their highly successful G&S outings – this time the all-time classic ‘The Pirates of Penzance’. Here is the show programme. 1998 – Pirates of Penzance – Show Programme
Read More »2004 – Die Fledermaus – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society.
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 it to the Waterford Stage. Here is the show brochure – have a look. 2004 – Die Fledermaus – Show Programme
Read More »WTA 061 – ‘Waiting For My Dearie’ from Brigadoon 1995 – Edmund Rice
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 the show with the female chorus. https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=ZW3zXaVz8qg
Read More »1995 – Edmund Rice ‘Brigadoon’ – Press Clippings
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
Read More »2001 – The Yeoman Of the Guard – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society
In 2001 the ERCMS presented their 24th production – Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘Yeoman Of the Guard’ in the Theatre Royal. Here is the show programme. 2001 – The Yeoman Of The Guard – Show Programme
Read More »1992 – Annie Get Your Gun Rehearsal Footage
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 so many legends in this video that are not with us anymore. Sylvia Walker – legendary accompanist, Edmond Flavin, Denny Corcoran, Howard Douglas, the list …
Read More »1999 – Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society – Showboat
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 1999/00 awards. Here is the show programme. 1999 – Showboat – Show Programme
Read More »WTA 026 – 1995 – Rehearsals for Brigadoon with the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical society.
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 see the set being built and the cast going through their final paces on the set. You might see an arts critic or two in …
Read More »2008 – The Mikado – Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society – Show Programme
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 some of the finest shows that visited WIFLO over the years. The show was – The Mikado and the ultra glossy coloured show programme is …
Read More »‘Maritana’ celebrated the first refurbishment of the Theatre Royal in 2000.
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 by the legendary Larry Fanning – custodian of the Theatre Royal for so many years as well as a wealth of other information. Have a …
Read More »Die Fledermaus 1984 Edmund Rice C&M Society 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 respective shows were standout events in Waterford’s entertainment calendar. Enjoy! 1984 – Die Fledermaus – Show Programme
Read More »Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society Pirates of Penzance – Show Programme – 1994
Today we’ve added 2 programmes to our Edmund Rice archive – to view them click on 1993 – South Pacific 1994 – Pirates of Penzance That completes a huge chunk of their history in Programmes from 1988 to 1996. Thanks to Kitty Power for dropping in these and so much more that will be shared over the coming weeks / …
Read More »The Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society (1977 – Present Day)
The Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society was on of the 2 main musical societies in Waterford from the late 1970’s until the early 90’s. A multi-award winning society, it is still in existence right up to today although at the moment it focuses of choral singing with it’s core membership. Click below for more information. 2008 – The Mikado …
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