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Edmund Rice CMS Programmes

1988 – Showboat – Show Programme.

February 18, 2025 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the 1988 show programme from ‘Showboat’ staged in the Theatre Royal Waterford.

Edmund Rice CMS Videos

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 – 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’ […]

Edmund Rice CMS Videos

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 […]

Edmund Rice CMS Videos

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 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 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 […]

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