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 and Musical Society.
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1980 – Calamity Jane Show Programme – Edmund Rice C&M Society
Another classic Programme from the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society. This time way back to 1980 – Calamity Jane. Click below for a browse… 1980 – Calamity Jane – Show Programme
Read More »South Pacific – The Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society – 1993 – Show Programme
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
Read More »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 »WTA 148 – When The Foeman Bears His Steel – Edmund Rice CMS 1996
Jumping back 24 years today to 1996 and a piece of G&S. The Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society presented ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ in the Theatre Royal and here is an extract. This featured Denny Corcoran as a Groucho Marx styled Chief of Police!
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 »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 084 – 1991 – My Fair Lady – Get Me To The Church On Time
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 the late Peter O’Brien, another stalwart of the music and choral scene in Waterford.
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 »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 »WTA 054 – 1992 – Annie Get Your Gun Opening – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society
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 ceases to amaze me – no microphones on display anywhere… these days we have them on everyone, but back then it was project or get …
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 »WTA 049 – 1988 – Ol’ Man River from Showboat – Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society
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 todays world – and most would say rightly so. Still – sit back and enjoy his wonderful voice and enjoy a snippet from ‘Showboat’ 1988. …
Read More »1997 – Iolanthe – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society
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. 1997 – Iolanthe – Show Programme
Read More »Oklahoma! – The Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society, 1987
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 it, and it’s part of Peter O’Brien’s collection. Thanks to Paul for letting me use it. Also included is a press clipping from 1987 AIMS …
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 …
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