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Jack Cunningham Productions

2023 – Encore – Show Programme – Jack Cunningham Productions

April 4, 2023 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Encore – Show Programme – Jack Cunningham Productions Click below to read the programme from Jack Cunningham Productions ‘Encore’, a night full of Tops of the Town memories. For more Jack Cunningham Productions on the […]

1964 - Tops Programe - Snowcream Vs St. Otterans
Tops Programmes

1964 – Tops Programe – Snowcream Vs St. Otterans

March 23, 2023 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

1964 – Tops Programe – Snowcream Vs St. Otterans Click on the image below to see the programme. For more Tops programmes click here. 1964 – Tops Programe – Snowcream Vs St. Otterans For those of […]

1968 - Tops Programme - Waterford Crystal Vs ACEC
Tops Programmes

1968 – Tops Programme – Waterford Crystal Vs ACEC

March 22, 2023 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

1968 – Tops Programme – Waterford Crystal Vs ACEC For more Tops programmes click here. 1968 – Tops Programme – Waterford Crystal Vs ACEC For those of a certain age in Ireland, “TOPS OF THE […]

Tops Videos

1983 – The Bar Comedy – Waterford Glass Tops

October 14, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

Featuring a legendary line up here is a hilarious vintage comedy scene from the Waterford Glass 1983 Tops production.

Tops Programmes

1963 – Tops Programme – Papermills vs The Foundry

October 5, 2022 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the earliest programme we have yet thanks to a new stock of Tops memorabilia that came in over the last week courtesy of local playwright Pat Daly. It is Papermills vs the Foundry. […]

Tops Programmes

1966 – Tops Local Rounds – The Builders vs Snowcream

January 20, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Way back 52 years to the early days of Tops today and the show programme from the 1966 local rounds of the Builders vs Snowcream. 1966 – Tops Local Rounds – Builders vs Snowcream

Tops Various Docs

1995 – Tops Rules Booklet

May 22, 2022 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

How things changed from the early days of Tops – the 1995 rules booklet is one of the last sets of rules published as the competition was well in decline at that point. Click on […]

Tops Programmes

1973 – Tops Local Final Programme – Waterford Glass vs Teachers

July 28, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is a vintage Tops of the Town programme from the local final of 1973 where Waterford Crystal with “Cheaper by the Dozen and a Half’ took on the Teachers with ‘Here Today – Gone […]

Tops Videos

1989 – Western Comedy from Tramore Tops

January 27, 2022 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

Here is Denny Corcoran & Company in full flow during the Western Comedy in the 1989 Tramore Tops production that reached the national quarter finals.

Tops Videos

1992 – Video – Romeo and Juliet Comedy – Port and Docks Tops

March 21, 2023 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Some classic Tops Comedy from 1992. The Romeo and Juliet Comedy scene from the 1992 Port and Docks Tops show.

Tops Videos

1992 – Video – Finale – Port and Docks Tops

November 16, 2022 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

More from the Port and Docks 1992 Tops show – this time the previously unseen (on this page) Finale. [AdScene-A]

Tops Videos

1992 – Video – Port and Docks Opening

November 15, 2022 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the opening from the 1992 Port and Docks Tops of the Town show fronted by the wonderful Greta Rochford.

Tops Videos

1992 – Ray Ban Tops – Comedy Scene

January 11, 2022 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is one of the comedy scenes from the Ray Ban 1992 Tops Show featuring Konor Halpin, Terry ‘Scol’ Grant and Will Motherway.

Tops Videos

1992 – ‘A Love Until The End Of Time’ – Port & Docks

January 10, 2022 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is a great star turn from Noel Hayes and Ann McGee from the 1992 Port And Docks Tops show. The song was originally performed by Placido Domingo – but Noel does it great justice […]

Tops Programmes

1975 – Waterford Glass Vs Foundry Tops Programme

February 21, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

1975 was the famous year of the ‘Joseph’ Tops presented by Dermot Grahams Waterford Glass team. Here is the programme from that famous production – in this round taking on the Foundry team who were […]

Tops Programmes

1975 Tops Programme – ACEC vs CIE – Local Rounds

January 14, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

1975 and the ACEC were presenting ‘The Colour Cast Show’ against CIE’s ‘Railroad to Rhythm’. Here is the show programme from that years second round meeting. 1975 – Second Round – ACEC vs CIE – […]

Tops Videos

1980 Banks & Finance – Des Manahan and the Guitar Band

July 12, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

Here is a great little scene from the 1980 Tops of The Town Banks & Finance show featuring the legendary Des Manahan on guitar with a host of performers singing and playing with him.

Tops Programmes

1978 – ACEC Tops Celebration Show

November 3, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

In the 1970’s the ACEC dominated Tops both locally and nationally. 1978 saw the company present a 2 hour special show in the Theatre Royal to celebrate this success. Here is the show programme and […]

Tops Programmes

1978 – Tops Local Rounds, Slieverue v Waterford Crystal

July 15, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Back 40 years to 1978 today and a programme from the first local rounds of the Tops Competition that year. It’s the turn of Slieverue and Waterford Crystal. 1978 – Tops Local Rounds – Slieverue […]

Tops Programmes

1979 – Tops of The Town National Quarter Final Programme – Waterford Glass vs Ford (Cork)

July 16, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Back to the day when Waterford Glass took on Henry Ford Ltd from Cork in the national quarter finals of the Tops. Click below to browse the Show Programme. 1979 – National Quarter Finals – […]

Tops Various Docs

1994 Tops Banquet Menu

May 27, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Ever wonder what the casts and crew were treated to after a national Tops of the Town final by John Player? Here you are – from 1994, the menu from the Burlington for the banquet […]

Tops Programmes

1979 – Tops Local Rounds – Banks and Finance vs St. Pauls Variety Group – Show Programme

April 11, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the show programme from the 1979 Tops local competition – this time it’s Banks and Finance Vs St. Pauls . Have a browse. 1979 – Tops Of The Town Local – Banks and […]

Tops Videos

1993 – Skid Row / American Dream from Tramore Tops

May 5, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the show stopping Skid Row / American Dream from the 1993 Tramore Tops produced by Bryan Flynn. This one is fronted by Liam Butler.

Tops Programmes

1979 Tops Local Final Programme – Waterford Glass vs Banks & Finance.

June 26, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is another blast back forty odd years to the 1979 local final of Tops with Waterford Glass taking on Banks & Finance. Click below for a browse. 1979 – Tops Local Final Programme – […]

Tops Videos

1990 – The Spirit Of Man / War Of The Worlds – Crystal Tops

April 21, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

The legendary Dermot Power with a showstopper from the 1990 Waterford Crystal Tops – ‘The Spirit Of Man’ – mixed in with some War Of The Worlds for good measure.

Tops Videos

1983 – Waterford Glass Tops Finale

March 26, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the finale from the 1983 Waterford Glass Tops show fronted by a host of familiar faces…

Tops Programmes

1980 Tops Local Rounds – Waterford Shopping Centre Vs Waterford Glass Programme

May 21, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

A show programme today from the 1980 Local Rounds – Waterford Shopping Centre vs Waterford Glass. 1980 Local Rounds – Waterford SC Vs Waterford Glass

Tops Videos

1980 – The Peace Scene from Banks & Finance – Tops Of The Town

December 1, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

The controversial but brilliant Peace Scene from the 1980 Banks and Finance Tops Of the Town Show produced by the legendary Dermot Graham.

Tops Videos

1993 – Tell Me It’s Not True – Ray Ban Tops

October 18, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

From the Ray Ban Tops in 1993 here is ‘Tell me Its Not True’ featuring a fine chorus!

Tops Videos

1989 – Nokia Tops Finale

October 13, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Another one from the Nokia 1989 show from our recent stream – this time it’s the finale.

Tops Videos

1989 Tramore Tops Finale

October 12, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the finale from the 1989 Tramore Tops of the Town entry that we showed recently on our stream.

Tops Videos

1989 – Paint Your Wagon – Tramore Tops

October 8, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

For today it’s back to 1989 again and it’s the ‘Paint Your Wagon’ scene from the 1989 Tramore Tops .

Tops Videos

1989 – The Ballroom Of Romance Full Scene – St. Pauls

October 6, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Huge interest in seeing this one again as it seemed half of Lisduggan was in it.. here is the full ‘Ballroom Of Romance’ scene including the dancing at the start. Taken from the St. Pauls […]

Tops Videos

1983 – Raytex Finale

October 1, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the final to the 1983 Raytex Tops of the Town show. Conducted by Patsy Sheridan the scene starts with him singing ‘In The Navy’ from the pit and goes on to feature Paddy […]

Tops Videos

1993 – Is You Is – Ray Ban Tops

September 22, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the gorgeous 5 part harmony group from the 1993 Ray Ban Tops with the classic ‘Is You Is’.

Tops Videos

1994 – Waterford Crystal Tops Opening

September 16, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

More Tops goodies today – the brilliant opening from the 1994 Waterford Crystal Tops show fronted by Raymond Collins.

Tops Videos

1987 – Big Deal from Waterford Glass

September 13, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Another classic Tops scene – this time the ‘Big Deal’ dance from the 1987 Tops from the Gaiety Theatre.

Tops Videos

1990 – Wishing And Hoping – Nokia Tops

September 12, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Some more Tops memories – this time from 1990 and the Nokia ‘A Scoop for NTV’ show. Here is the ‘Wishing and Hoping’ scene.

Tops Videos

1989 – 42nd Street – St. Pauls Tops

August 28, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is another classic from the 1989 St. Pauls Tops – the 42nd street scene.

Tops Videos

1984 – The Java Jive – Clover Tops

August 27, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the Java Jive quartet from the 1984 Clover Meats Tops show.

Tops Videos

1989 – The Ballroom Of Romance – St. Pauls Tops

August 22, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Time for a bit of comedy today… it’s ‘The Ballroom Of Romance’ from the 1989 St. Pauls Tops show. A lot of St. Pauls on display this week!

Tops Videos

1993 – Blood Brothers Scene from Ray Ban Tops.

August 20, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Fronted by Hazel Kelly (Tebay) here is the Blood Brothers scene from the 1993 Ray Ban Tops, produced by Michael Grant – also featuring Damien Squell Walshe, Paul Greene and Brenda Giles.

Tops Videos

1989 – St. Pauls Viking Opening

August 19, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the opening scene from the St. Pauls Tops , 1989 – the Viking Scene.

Tops Videos

1989 – St. Pauls Tops Finale

August 17, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

Here is the finale to the St. Pauls Tops Of The Town 1989 show. It features Brian ‘Mod’ Kennedy on lead vocals.

Tops Videos

1992- Skid Row – Ray Ban Tops

August 10, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is Skid Row from Ray Bans 1992 show featuring the ‘Voice of Waterford’ himself the late great Billy McCarthy.

Tops Videos

1990 – Irish Scene – Waterford Crystal Tops

August 4, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the Irish scene from the 1990 Waterford Crystal Tops fronted by Liam Molumby.

Tops Videos

1993 – Ray Ban Opening – Tops

July 29, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the opening to the Ray Ban Tops show from 1993 that made it to the national quarter finals in Wexford.

Tops Videos

1987 Tops – Nokia Les Miserables Scene

July 27, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the Nokia version of ‘Les Miserables’ from the John Player Tops competition, 1987.

Tops Videos

1990 – You Are The Light from Waterford Crystal Tops

July 26, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the finale from the Waterford Crystal Tops 1990 – ‘You Are The Light’ from Metropolis. This version is recorded in Athlone and not the Theatre Royal.

Tops Videos

1981 – Raytex Comedy Petey Graham, Leo Walsh and Nicky Cummins

June 12, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

A classic moment from the past with Petey, Leo and Nicky in fine form – from the Raytext 1981 Tops of the Town show.

Tops Videos

1989 – Tramore Tops Opening

June 11, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

From the opening of the 1989 Tramore Tops Of The Town Show.

Tops Videos

1986 – Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat – Waterford Glass

June 4, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the ‘Trial’ scene from the 1986 Glass show featuring ‘Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat’ fronted by Gary Power.

Tops Videos

Video – Waterford Tops Memories Slideshow

June 1, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the slideshow from our June Bank Holiday weekend Stream – I’ve had a lot of requests to see this one again.

Tops Videos

1989 – ‘Ladies’ On The Quay – St. Pauls Tops

May 29, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Well… ‘Ladies’ is the polite way of putting it… some comedy from St. Pauls 1989 – enjoy…

Tops Videos

1987 – Finale from the Nokia John Player Tops Show

May 20, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

This from the final of the 1987 Nokia ‘Tops’ show produced by Denny Corcoran featuring Enda Jackman and John Corcoran.

Tops Programmes

1986 – Tops Of The Town – National Final – Programme

November 8, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Waterford Crystal got to the national final in two successive years in the 1980’s – ’86 and ’87, both produced by Michael Grant. Unfortunately neither resulted in a win for Waterford, but it was very […]

Tops Various Docs

1981 – Tops Letter Sent to Qualifying Groups

February 13, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Did you ever wonder what the letter looked like telling groups details of what comes next when they got through the Tops preliminary rounds? Wonder no more – have a click below. This is 1981 […]

Tops Videos

1990 – Backstage At The Nokia Tops

October 27, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Happy Bank Holiday Weekend! Heres another one of the lovely vintage videos taken backstage and around the Theatre during the John Player Tops. I’m not 100% on it’s origin, but there’s loads of familiar young […]

Tops Videos

1984 – Video – Clover Meats Opening.

July 29, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Featuring the legendary Ritchie Collins leading the troops is the 1984 Clover Tops opening which started with “No Business Like Show Business’.

Tops Audio

Showtime – Season 2 Ep 1 – John Player Tops Special Podcast

June 3, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

To round off the weekend 25th Anniversary here is a special episode I put together with the help of Bill Stafford, Paul Browne, Karen Hearne, Ben Hennessy, Richie Hayes and Seneiva Magill , with thanks […]

Tops Videos

1994 – The Irish Scene from the John Player Tops

June 3, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Continuing our Tops Anniversary weekend – here is the Irish Scene from the John Player Tops national award winning show from 1994.

Tops Videos

1994 – Garth & Dolly From The Waterford Crystal Tops

June 1, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Some more comedy from the 1994 Tops of the Town national winning show. This time from Davy Sutton and Nicky Cummins as Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton.

Tops Videos

1994 – The Flintstones Comedy – Tops 1994

June 1, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

A huge part of any Tops show was the comedy team. Here is the ‘Flintstones’ sketch from the 1994 national award-winning show. Enjoy!

Tops Various Docs

RTE GUIDE FROM 1994 – TOPS FEATURE

June 1, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

For the weekend that was in it back in 1994 the RTE Guide ran a feature for ‘Tops’. Here it is to peruse. 1994 – Tops Feature – RTE Guide

Tops Videos

1992 – Ray Ban Tops – Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

May 14, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

A throwback today and a first appearance from the Ray Ban 1992 Tops of the Town show – featuring ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ scene. Produced by Pat McEvoy

Tops Programmes

1986 – Tops National Quarter Finals Programme. Waterford Glass vs ESB

February 12, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

In 1986 Waterford Glass reached the televised final of the Tops only to finish as runners-up. Here is the show programme from the quarter-final performance in Limerick vs the ESB group. 1986 – National Quarter […]

Tops Various Docs

1985 Tops Magazine

February 19, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

I love these old Tops Magazines – this one from 1985. The other 2 in the archive are here and here. As usual, there are loads of photos from around the country as well as […]

Tops Videos

1983 – Waterford Glass Tops Opening

January 8, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Featuring such songs as ‘Kisses of Fire Burning Burning’ and ‘Come on Baby Light My Fire’ – it’s easy to see the common theme in the opening to this particular ‘Glass’ show. The video quality […]

Tops Videos

1987 – The Opening – John Player Tops Waterford Glass

October 26, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

Today it’s back to the classic 1987 televised final and the opening from the Waterford Glass show which featured heavily ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’. Some familiar faces and names in this video. Enjoy

Tops Videos

1990 – The Dr. Dolittle Scene from Nokia Tops

September 22, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

This scene features the legendary Gary Power as Dr. Dolittle from the 1990’s Nokia Tops of the Town entry, produced by Michael Grant. It also has some familiar faces popping up along the way including […]

Tops Various Docs

1981 Tops Handwritten Adjudication sheets – Waterford Glass, National Quarter Finals

August 25, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

To add to our collection of handwritten original adjudications we have this Waterford Glass one from the 1981 national quarter finals. Have a read to see what the adjudicator rated this production which did not […]

Tops Videos

1982 – Waterford Glass Tops Opening

August 9, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Some more Tops nostalgia here – the opening to the 1982 Waterford Glass Show.

Tops Programmes

1989 National Tops Quarter Finals – Tramore vs Clara – Programme

June 22, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

Here is the programme from the 1989 Tops show when Tramore travelled to Dundalk for the national quarter finals. Click below to have a read. 1989 – National Tops Quarter Final – Tramore vs Clara

Tops Videos

1987 – The Silent Mikes – Nokia Tops

July 5, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

From the ‘Tip Tops’ series live from the Gaiety stage here is the ‘Silent Mikes’ comedy mime routine from the 1987 Nokia production. Spearheaded by the legendary Eddie Cody the Silent Mikes had a cult […]

Tops Programmes

1989 – Tops Of The Town Local Round Programme

June 28, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Normally all 4 shows in a year wouldn’t be put into the one programme- but 1989 was an exception to the rule. Have a browse of St. Paul’s, Tramore, Nokia and Clashmore and their cast […]

Tops Videos

1987 – Lady In Red Scene from Nokia Tops

June 25, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

More than one or two legends in this one – taken from the RTE Tip Tops Programme in 1987 which was filmed live on the Gaiety Stage. Enjoy as it starts with Denny Corcoran and […]

Tops Videos

1986 Waterford Crystal Opening – Gaiety Final

June 6, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

The opening of the 1986 John Player Tops National Final. Waterford Crystal – produced by Michael Grant.

Tops Programmes

1990 Tops Local Rounds Programme – Nokia vs Waterford Crystal

June 5, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the Tops Of The Town Local Rounds programme from 1990. Click below to have a read 1990 – Tops Of The Town Local Rounds Show Programme

Tops Videos

1990 – Nokia Finale – We’re In The Money

May 18, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Today it’s back to 1990 and Nokia’s ‘We’re In The Money’ finale from their 1990 Tops show directed by Michael Grant.

Tops Programmes

1990 – Tops of the Town Semi Final Programme – Nokia in Wexford

June 2, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the 1990 programme from Wexford when Nokia reached the national semi final stage 1990 – National Quarter Finals – Nokia – Programme

Tops Videos

1992 – Ain’t It Good – Tramore Tops

April 2, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Another classic video from 1992 and the Tramore Tops entry that reached the national quarter finals. Featuring ‘Ain’t it Good’ – from Children of Eden.

Tops Programmes

1987 Waterford Crystal Vs Cork Teachers & Students National Semi – Show Programme

March 5, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Back to 1987 today and a show programme from the National Tops competition where Waterford Crystal marched to the National Final. Produced by Michael Grant it featured an epic Les Miserables scene. Have a look. […]

Tops Videos

1985 – Gee Officer Krupke – Waterford Crystal Tops

February 8, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

Back to 1985 and Gee Officer Krupke featuring Davy Sutton and a host of legends was one of the key scenes. It’s a bit dark – but it’s great – enjoy!

Tops Videos

1986 – The Opening From The Nokia Tops

March 2, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

It’s time for another Tops video and we are back to 1986 and Nokia, produced by Denny Corcoran. This time Denny chose a ‘Swing’ opening with a song from A Chorusline added in for good […]

Tops Programmes

1992 – Tramore vs An Post National Quarter Final Programme

January 27, 2022 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

It is hard to believe it is almost 30 years since Tramore took to the stage against An Post in the National Quarter Finals of the John Player Tops. Here is the programme from that […]

Tops Various Docs

Players Anonymous Tramore Phone Directory – 1994

February 14, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

No – I’m not going to reproduce a Tramore phone directory don’t worry… but … there were some great pages at the start of the directory dedicated to Tops in Tramore and a bit of […]

Tops Videos

1990 – Nokia Opening Tops VIDEO

January 8, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Back to Tops today and a video from 1990 featuring the opening of the Nokia show and an extract from ‘Anything Goes’, produced by Michael Grant.

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WTA 050 – You Are The Light from Waterford Crystal 1990

February 1, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

This is the first time the epic song ‘You Are The Light’ from the ill fated musical ‘Metropolis’ was heard in Waterford. A huge choral gospel piece, it provided the finale for the 1990 Waterford […]

Tops Videos

1993 – Tramore Tops – Musicals Scene

January 25, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

One of the great scenes from the Tramore Tops show that made the final in 1993 – a medley of songs from West End and Broadway musicals. Soloists are Liam Butler, Karen Steenson, Liam Molumby […]

Tops Programmes

1992 Tops – Tramore vs Port And Docks – Show Programme

June 7, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the show programme from the 1992 Tops – Tramore vs the Port And Docks 1992 – Tramore vs Port And Docks – Show Programme

Tops Various Docs

1980 – Waterford Glass Tops – Hand Written Adjudication Sheet

January 10, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

I love these old bits of memorabilia – once again a hand written adjudicators report, this time for the 1980 Waterford Glass Show. Worth having and preserving! Have a look. 1980 – Waterford Glass Tops […]

Tops Videos

1994 Tops – The Aladdin Scene

November 13, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the centrepiece scene from the 1994 Waterford Crystal Tops show – Aladdin – which at the time was just a brand new Disney Film. Enjoy!

Tops Various Docs

Rare Vintage ACEC Tops Photos

November 11, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

These are great to see – although over 40 years old you can still make out some familiar faces in these colour photos from the hey day of Tops in Waterford. See if you can […]

Tops Videos

1987 – Waterford Crystal Tops – The Les Mis Scene

November 9, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

Another stroll down Tops memory lane today. 1987 was the year of Les Mis in Tops shows and Michael Grant’s Crystal show marched to the national final. In this clip you’ll see too many familiar […]

Tops Programmes

1994 Tops Of The Town – National Final Programme

May 29, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the 1994 National Final Programme from the last time that Waterford won the national Tops title. It was of course Waterford Crystal vs Woodville. Click below for a read! 1994 – Tops Of […]

Tops Videos

1983 – Waterford Glass Tops – Underneath the Arches with Denny and Boola

November 2, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 3

Today’s video is a right trip back memory lane in Tops land. This scene was pure nostalgia when it went on in 1983, so 34 years later it’s even more nostalgic! Denny and Boola take […]

Tops Various Docs

1975 Tops Adjudicators Report – The Foundry

October 24, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

I like adding in bits of memorabilia now and again. This time it’s back to 1975 and the adjudicators report from Jack Cruise on The Foundry show. He also gives the breakdown of points for […]

Tops Videos

1993 – A Taste Of Tops RTE Programme

October 19, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Delighted to get a copy of this 1993 feature programme that RTE ran coming up to the national final. Its an hour long feature with familiar faces including a song from Liam Butler and an […]

Tops Videos

1989 – Tramore Tops – The Lullaby of Broadway

October 16, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

This is a clip from the 1989 Tramore Tops production – the ‘Lullaby of Broadway’ scene featuring some Tramore legends.

Tops Videos

1986 – Nokia Tops of the Town Finale

October 9, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

I’m doing my weekly Tops video on a Monday this week as I missed last Thursday somehow! This is the finale to the 1986 Nokia tops of the Town produced by Denny Corcoran. Featuring ‘Big […]

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