WYA Photos
1993 – The Ancient Mariner – Photo Album
Click on the image below to view the photo gallery of ‘The Ancient Mariner’.
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WYA Photos
1992 – Our Town – Photo Album
Click on the image below to peruse the images of ‘Our Town’ by Waterford Youth Arts.
WYA Programmes
1993 – The Ancient Mariner – Show Programme
Here is the programme and a couple of publicity flyers for ‘The Ancient Mariner’ – produced in 1993. Click on the various images below to browse! Programme
WYA Photos
1993 – Agnes of God Photo Gallery
Click below to see production photos of Agnes Of God produced by Waterford Youth Arts in 1993.
WYA Programmes
1993 – Agnes Of God – Show Programme
Here is the programme from the 1993 production of Agnes Of God
WYA Programmes
1994 – Hello Andromeda – Show Programme
Here is the programme from the 1994 production of Hello Andromeda. It also includes a show listing for Harambee by Ted O’Regan and Path of Wells by Tom Power. Click below to view all..
WYA Programmes
1992 – Our Town – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the 1992 prodution of ‘Our Town’. Click below to have a browse.
WYA Programmes
1991 – Mad Forest – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the 1991 prodution of ‘Mad Forest’. Click below to have a browse.
WYA Programmes
1990 – Whale – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the 1990 production of ‘Whale’. Click on the link below to browse the programme.
WYA Programmes
1989 – Play 10 – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the 1989 production of ‘Play 10’. Click on the programme cover for a browse.
WYA Programmes
1988 – The Shrew Tamed – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the 1988 production of ‘The Shrew Tamed’. Click below on the programme cover to have a read of the programme.
Waterford Dramatic Society
2025 – Big Maggie – 90th Anniversary Production
Here is the special souvenir brochure from the WDS 90th Anniversary celebration – ‘Big Maggie’. Some fine reading in the programme.
All Of A Sudden Theatre Company
2011 – The Glass – Show Programme
Here is the Show Programme from the original production of ‘The Glass’ from 2011 – staged in Garter Lane. Written and directed by Paul Barry.
De La Salle College Musical
1998 – Godspell Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the 1998 production of Godspell.
Stagemad Theatre Company
2022 – Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the 2022 production of ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf’ produced in Garter Lane, Waterford.
David Hennessy Musical And Dramatic Society
2025 – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – Show Programme
Here is the Show Programme from the 2025 production of ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ – click below to have a browse.
Theatrebox Stage School
2025 – Six – WLR Interview
Six took to the stage in Garter Lane Theatre in February 2025. TheatreBox brought it to the Waterford Stage. Four of the six Queens and director Paula Weldon joined to tell all about the production. […]
Four Rivers
2024 – Castel Gandolfo – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from Jim Nolan’s 2024 production of ‘Castel Gandolfo’. Click on the image below to have a browse.
Dat's De Y
‘The Gun Song’ from Assassins
Here is the brilliant ‘Gun Song’ from Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins presented by Dat’s De Y. This production was staged in 2017 in Garter Lane.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1988 – Talbots Box – Red Kettle Show Programme
Here is the show programme for Red Kettles 1988 production of ‘Talbots Box’. Click below to browse.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1996 – The Crucible – Red Kettle – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the epic 1996 production of ‘The Crucible’ by Arthur Miller.
David Hennessy Musical And Dramatic Society
2023 – Bonnie And Clyde – Show Programme
Here is the show brochure from the recent production of ‘Bonnie And Clyde’. Click on the image below to browse.
David Hennessy Musical And Dramatic Society
2014 – Into The Woods, Photo Gallery – David Hennessy M&D Society
Here is a photo gallery from the 2014 production of ‘Into The Woods’ staged in Garter Lane. Click on the image below to view the photo gallery.
Posts With Video
Dissident by Pat Daly
Here is a clip from Pat Daly’s original play ‘Dissident’ featuring Michael Quinlan and Andrew Holden. It’s hilarious stuff- but there is a language warning on this one – not for younger ears 🙂
Pat Reviews
2022 – Radio Review – Pat McEvoy reviews Steel Magnolias by Jack Cunningham Productions
Pat McEvoy reviews ‘Steel Magnolias’ by Jack Cunningham Productions on Showtime on WLR. For more Showtime and all WLR programmes check out the playback feature on the WLR Website and App.
Jack Cunningham Productions
2018 – Little Shop Of Horrors – Jack Cunningham Productions – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the first full scale musical presented by Jack Cunningham Productions in Garter Lane. Click below to have a browse!
Waterford Dramatic Society
2007 – The House of Bernarda Alba – WDS – Show Programme.
A programme from Waterford Dramatic Society today – from their 2007 production of ‘The House of Bernarda Alba’ staged in Garter Lane. Click below to peruse.
Bilberry Goats
2018 – Bilberry Goats – I Do, I Do, So I Do – Show Programme
Here is the show programme fro the Bilberry Goats hilarious 2018 play – ‘I Do, I Do, So I Do’ staged in Garter Lane.
little red kettle
1996 – The Four Euclids of Squid – Little Red Kettle
Here is a programme from one of Red Kettle’s brilliant summer plays – this time jumping right back to 1996 and the wonderfully named ‘Four Euclids Of Squid’. Have a browse below. 1996 – The […]
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1996 – Petty Sessions – Red Kettle Theatre Company
Here is a quick blast back 25 years to 1996 and Red Kettles production of ‘Petty Sessions’ in Garter Lane. Have a browse below.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1995 – Backsides To The Wind – Show Programme – Red Kettle
Back to 1995 and Red Kettle produced ‘Backsides To The Wind’ by Michael Harding. It was also directed by Michael Harding. Click below for a look at the brochure!
Drama
Mount Prospect – Garter Lane 2018 – Show Programme
Here is the programme from Garter Lanes 2018 production of Una Troy’s play ‘Mount Prospect’, directed by Jim Nolan. Click below to have a read! 2018 – Mount Prospect – Show Programme
Some Posts From The Archives
2009 – One Flew Over The Cuckoo Nest – Show Programme
The show programme from Gary Power Productions version of ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest’ – some local legends on display – have a browse. Click below.
Garter Lane Productions
2010 – Brighton by Jim Nolan – Show Programme
From Jim’s 2010 play ‘Brighton’ – produced by Garter Lane – here is the show programme.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1990 – Talbot’s Box – Red Kettle – Show Programme
From 31 years ago – back in 1990 – here is the show programme from the Red Kettle production of Talbot’s Box – directed by Jim Nolan. Have a browse.
Jack Cunningham Productions
2019 – Video – Mama From Chicago – Jack Cunningham Productions.
The wonderful Anne Marie Collins giving us ‘Mama’ from Jack Cunningham production of ‘Chicago’.
Bilberry Goats
2016 – The Bilberry Goats – 1916 – What Rising? – Show Programme
From 2016 here is the programme for the Bilberry Goats comedy show ‘1916 – What Rising?’ that was staged in Garter Lane. Click below to have a browse.
Current Theatre Blog
Stolen Time Livestream – Some of the Cast and Crew discuss. (Audio)
It was with enormous disappointment that Waterford Youth Arts announced that outdoor theatre event STOLEN TIME at Wyse Park wass now cancelled, in light of recently revised public health restrictions. The outdoor theatre spectacle was […]
Jack Cunningham Productions
2019 – Video – All that Jazz – Jack Cunningham Productions – Chicago 2019
From Jack Cunningham Productions here is ‘All That Jazz’ from Chicago fronted by Jennifer White.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1993 – The Pope And The Witch – Show Programme – Red Kettle
Here is the show programme from Red Kettle’s 1993 production of ‘The Pope And The Witch’ by Dario Fo. Click below to have a browse.
Waterford Dramatic Society
1988 – Taking Steps – Show Programme – WDS
From 1988 this is the show programme from WDS’s production of ‘Taking Steps’. Click below to read more.
Waterford Dramatic Society
1988 – The Laugh And The Summer Wine – Show Programme – WDS
Here is the show programme for the 1988 production of ‘The Laugh and the Summer Wine’ from WDS. Click below to read on…
Waterford Dramatic Society
1989 – The Factory Girls – Show Programme – WDS
Here is the 1989 Show Programme from WDS’s production of ‘The Factory Girls’. Click below to read.
Waterford Dramatic Society
1995 – The Passing Of Morgan Carey – Show Programme – WDS
Here is the show programme from the 1995 production of WDS’s ‘The Passing Of Morgan Carey’. It is also the souvenir programme for their 60th birthday. Click below to have a read.
Waterford Dramatic Society
1998 – The Gods Are Angry Miss Kerr – WDS – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from Jim Nolans ‘The Gods Are Angry’, produced in 1998 by Waterford Dramatic Society.
Waterford Dramatic Society
1990 – Drama At Inish – Waterford Dramatic Society – Show Programme
Here is the programme from the Waterford Dramatic Society’s 1990 production of ‘Drama At Inish’. Click below to view.
Jack Cunningham Productions
2019 – Video – Razzle Dazzle – Chicago – Jack Cunningham Productions
This from Jack Cunningham’s 2019 production of ‘Chicago’ in Garter Lane, Waterford.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
2000 – The Kings Of The Kilburn High Road, Red Kettle – Show Programme
This is the Show Programme from the world premier of Red Kettles production of ‘Kings Of The Kilburn High Road’ by Jimmy Murphy and directed by Jim Nolan. Click below to have a browse.
All Of A Sudden Theatre Company
2016 – The Glass – Photo Album
Here are the photo albums from ‘The Glass’ both Dungarvan and Waterford productions. Click below to peruse them. 2016 – Waterford Production 2016 – Dungarvan Production
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1990 – Man, Beast and Virtue – Red Kettle Show Programme
Here is the show programme from Red Kettles 1990 production of ‘Man, Beast and Virtue’ that was staged in Garter Lane Theatre. Click below to read.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1994 – The Guernica Hotel – Show Programme
Here is the programme from Jim Nolans 1994 play ‘The Guernica Hotel’ , produced by Red Kettle in Garter Lane Theatre. Click below to peruse it.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
2019 – The Red Iron – Show Programme
Ahead of our exclusive screening of ‘The Red Iron’ , here is the Show Programme for the show for you to download and have for tomorrow night! Click below to get your copy !
Dat's De Y
Videos – How I Saved Roosevelt – Assassins
This from Dats De Y Productions version of ‘Assassins’ from 2017 and ‘How I Saved Roosevelt’ fronted by Ray Collins as Zangara.
Posts With Video
The Ancient Mariner – Video and Programme – Waterford Youth Arts 1993.
I’m very grateful to Jim O’Meara for sending over some nice material this week for inclusion in the archive. He has shared the YouTube link but for anybody who didn’t see it I have it […]
Current Theatre Blog
THE HURLER – Interviews from WLR
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 […]
Bilberry Goats
2015 – The Bilberry Goats in the Stone Age
How did the world begin? Lets let the Bilberry Goats tell us in their own inimitable style 🙂
Posts With Video
The Red Iron – An Audience with Jim Nolan
Here is a very very special video. Last month (November 2019) Jim Nolan’s latest play ‘The Red Iron’ hit the stage in Garter Lane. It was a sellout, a runaway success and the clamour for […]
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1989 – The Glass Menagerie – Red Kettle
In 1989 Red Kettle produced the Tennessee Williams masterpiece ‘The Glass Menagerie’ in Garter Lane under the direction of Barry Cassin. Here is the show programme for a browse.
Bilberry Goats
2014 – The Good Council – The Bilberry Goats
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 […]
Some Posts From The Archives
1997 – Waterford Youth Arts – The War Mongrels Programme
A visit to our friends in Waterford Youth Arts today and their 1997 production of ‘The War Mongrels’, written and directed by Liam Meagher. Added to the WYA archive here. 1997 – The War Mongrels […]
Bilberry Goats
2015 Bilberry Goats Show Programme
Here is the programme from the Bilberry Goats 2015 performance in Garter Lane Theatre.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1996 – The Stomping Ground – Red Kettle
In 1996 Red Kettle produced ‘The Stomping Ground’ which was a new play by Loughlin Deegan. The show brochure is below.
Bilberry Goats
2014 – Family Misfortunes with the Bilberry Goats
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
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
Some more classic Comedy for you today – this time the Bilberry Goats and their Courtroom sketch – as Un – PC and hilarious as ever!
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1991 – Moonshine – Red Kettle – Show Programme
1991 saw Red Kettle producing another Jim Nolan play – this time ‘Moonshine’. Jim Nolan plays are always red letter dates in Waterford Theatre history. Have a browse of the programme below.
Musical
WTA 085 – Everybody’s Got The Right – Episode 3
And now – the final part of ‘Everybody’s Got The Right’ – the making of Dat’s De Y’s production of Assassins, 2017. This three parter has been a hugely interesting video series and you can […]
Musical
WTA 076 – Everybody’s Got The Right Episode 2
Delighted to share part 2 of the 3 part Assassins documentary today. Its a smashing insight into putting on this most difficult of Sondheim shows. This episode focusses on the main characters in the show […]
Some Posts From The Archives
2014 – Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – David Hennessy Stage School – Show Programme
Joseph is without doubt one of the most popular junior shows of all time. In 2014 the David Hennessy Stage School presented it in Garter Lane. Here is the show programme. Added to the DHSS […]
Bilberry Goats
2014 – Your Health Is Your Wealth with The Bilberry Goats
A bit of comedy again in the company with the Bilberry Goats. Enjoy!
Musical
WTA 069 – ‘Everybody’s Got The Right’ – The Making of Assassins – Episode 1
In March 2017 ‘Dats De Y’ productions presented ‘Assassins’ in Garter Lane. Producer of Assassins Brian Tuohy recorded video interviews during the production and combining them with video from the show and production photos has […]
Red Kettle Theatre Company
2000 – The Queen And The Peacock – Red Kettle – Show Programme
In 2000 Red Kettle produced ‘The Queen And The Peacock’ directed by Jim Nolan. Here is the show programme. Have a look.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1999 – Mackerel Sky – Red Kettle – Show Programme
In 1999 Red Kettle were presenting the curiously titled ‘Mackerel Sky’ by Hilary Fannin in Garter Lane. The show programme is below.
Posts With Video
WTA 058 – ‘The Blizzard’ from Honk – David Hennessy Stage School 2010
Who says there isn’t a theatre archive entry about everything. For the unprecedented snow in March 2018 here we have – ‘The Blizzard’ from ‘Honk’. This brilliant show about the Ugly Duckling was performed in […]
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1995 – Happy Birthday Dear Alice – Red Kettle
1995 saw the wonderful Anna Manahan appear in Red Kettles production of Bernard Farrell’s ‘Happy Birthday Dear Alice’. Here is the show programme for a look.
Some Posts From The Archives
1996 – Waterford Youth Drama – Dial M For Moonstream Show Programme
Today it’s back to 1996 and Waterford Youth Drama’s production of ‘Dial M For Moonstream’, directed by Pat Kiernan. Added to the WYA Archive here. 1996 – Dial M For Moonstream – Show Programme
Posts with Audio
Sile Penkert Takes The Reins at Garter Lane
A very recent, but very pertinent piece of audio to include in the archive. It isn’t everyday that somebody takes over the running of one of Waterford’s Theatres. Thanks to Mary O’Neill for permission to […]
Bilberry Goats
2014 – The Old Folks home with The Bilberry Goats
Time for our monthly visit to the Bilberry Goats – and this time they are in an Old Folks Home… the usual hilarity ensues…
Some Posts From The Archives
1997 – Accidental Death Of An Anarchist – Blind Mirror Theatre Company
It’s quite a play title! In 1997 Blind Mirror presented ‘Accidental Death Of An Anarchist’ in Garter Lane. The programme contains a great little programme notes input from Ben Hennessy. Worth a read and a […]
Some Posts From The Archives
2016 – Beauty And The Beast Show Programme – David Hennessy Stage School
A visit to one of our local stage schools today and its the show programme from ‘Beauty And The Beast’ from the David Hennessy Stage School. Have a browse! Added to the David Hennessy Stage […]
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1995 – Catalpha The Movie – Red Kettle
Today’s show programme jumps back to 1995 and Donal O’Kelly’s one man play – Catalpha – The Movie that was produced by Red Kettle.
Bilberry Goats
2015 – The GAA Sketch VIDEO – Bilberry Goats
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.
Musical
2017 – The Kings Of The Kilburn High Road – Photo Gallery
Today it’s just a short rewind to last September and ‘The Kings Of The Kilburn High Road’ which was staged in Garter Lane by the David Hennessy Musical and Dramatic Society. Here is a photo […]
Bilberry Goats
2015 – The Nativity with the Bilberry Goats
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
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 […]
Musical
2017 – Assassins Image Gallery
This weeks jump into the recent past is Dat’s De Y’s April production of ‘Assassins’ – Sondheim’s masterpiece which ran in Garter Lane for a week long run. Photos are courtesy of the brilliant Colin […]
Musical
2014 – Into The Woods – Show Programme – David Hennessy M&D Society
In 2014 The David Hennessy Musical & Dramatic Society was born, first producing this show – ‘Into The Woods’. Click on the image below to view.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
2000 – A Miracle In Ballymore – Red Kettle
In 2000 Red Kettle paired the legendary Anna Manahan with the equally legendary Des Manahan along with a host of other national names with it’s Irish Premier of Brian Foster’s ‘A Miracle In Ballymore’. Here […]
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1988 – Red Kettle – On The Razzle
Nearly 30 years ago Red Kettle were on the boards of Garter Lane with ‘On The Razzle’, a show that Garter Lane produced again in later years – and you can see the show programme […]
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1991 – Red Kettle – Brian Friel’s Translations
Here is the programme from Red Kettle’s February 1991 production of Brian Friel’s Translations. It played in Garter Lane in Waterford before embarking on a national tour.
Bilberry Goats
2014 – Video – The Bilberry Goats in CSI Waterford
More mayhem from the ‘Goats’ as they bring their own unique take on CSI. As usual it’s a riot – enjoy!
Posts with Audio
Some Audio added today – Jim Nolan’s Dreamland
Some audio for you today – this time from Jim Nolan’s ‘Dreamland’ back in 2014. Pat McEvoy reviews the play on local radio and there is some reaction
Some Posts From The Archives
Sister Act Material Added
Another relatively recent show – this time the David Hennessy Stage Schools production of Sister Act which took to the stage recently in Garter Lane, Waterford. Some photos courtesy of the talented Colin Shanahan and […]
Bilberry Goats
2014 – The Bilberry Goats – The War Scene
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.
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.
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, […]
Some Posts From The Archives
Waterford Youth Arts (Drama) Material Added
Three programmes for you today from 1994 / 95 and 1996. So many people started out on their theatrical journey through the Youth Arts (or Drama as it was back then). Have a look and […]
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1998 – The Salvage Shop – Press Coverage
Press clippings from 1998 as Red Kettle brought us Jim Nolan’s iconic play ‘The Salvage Shop’. Click below on the links to browse. 1998 – The Salvage Shop – Preview Clipping from the Munster Express […]
Bilberry Goats
2014 – VIDEO – The Bilberry Goats in ‘The Last Supper’
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 […]
Musical
Brian Tuohy discusses ‘Assassins’ with Mary O’Neill ‘On The Fringe’
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