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Waterfords Theatre History... Always a work in progress

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Stage Fright MTC

Video – ‘A Model Of Decorum’ – Chess 1995

January 17, 2023 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

From Stage Frights 1996 production of ‘Chess’ here is the brilliant quartet from Act One featuring Michelle Kennedy, Stephen Ryan, Jamie Murphy and Robert Sinnott.

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Video – We Go Together – Grease 1993

July 5, 2022 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the final to Act 1 of Stage Frights 1993 production of ‘Grease’.

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Video – 1993 – Beauty School Dropout – Grease

June 18, 2022 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

From Stage Frights 1993 production of Grease here is Ray ‘Elvis’ Browne with ‘Beauty School Dropout’.

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1998 – Pentimenti – Photo Gallery

May 3, 2022 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Some rare pictures from the Stage Fright 1998 production of Pentimenti in the Theatre Royal, Waterford. take fClick below to browse the gallery. 1998 – Pentimenti Photo Gallery

Stage Fright MTC

Video – Food Glorious Food / Oliver – Stage Fright

February 22, 2022 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is some more of that ultra-rare footage from the 1994 production of Oliver from Stage Fright. Bryan Flynn directed and brought new twists all over the production. Here is ‘Food Glorious Food’ going into […]

Stage Fright MTC

Video – Grease 1991 – Hopelessly Devoted To You

October 20, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is another classic video from the landmark 1991 production of ‘Grease’ – Hopelessly Devoted To You with the wonderful Vicki Graham on vocals.

Stage Fright MTC

Video – Look At Me I’m Sandra Dee – Grease 1991

October 17, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is a classic from the 1991 production of Grease – ‘Look At Me I’m Sandra Dee’.

Stage Fright MTC

Video – Sandy – Grease – 1991

September 21, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the legendary Brian ‘The Juck’ Collins in the role that made him famous – Danny Zuko in Grease with Stage Fright way back in 1991.

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Video – Those Magic Changes – Grease 1993

July 1, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

From Stage Frights second production of ‘Grease’ here is ‘Those Magic Changes’ from 1993 with David Flynn leading the troops.

Stage Schools

1995 – The Wizard Of Oz – Stage Fright Kids

May 26, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Christmas of 1995 and Stage Fright Kids were presenting ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ under the tutelage of Bryan Flynn and Michelle Condon. Have a browse below at the show programme. 1995 – The Wizard Of […]

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Chicago Publicity – Stage Fright 1992

May 22, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is a rarity – the original publicity material used by Stage Fright to launch their production of Chicago way back in 1992. At the time they even had their own office in Broad Street […]

Stage Fright MTC

Video – Razzle Dazzle from Chicago 1992 – Stage Fright

April 28, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

Here is Keith Dunphy as Billy Flynn singing ‘Razzle Dazzle’ from the 1992 Stage Fright production of ‘Chicago.’

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Video – Mama from Chicago 1992

February 22, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the wonderful Deborah Cunningham giving us Mama from Stage Frights 1992 production of Chicago.

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Video – Roxie from Chicago 1992

February 13, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is Karen Steenson fronting ‘Roxie’ from Stage Frights production of Chicago from 1992.

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Video – You’re The One That I Want – Grease 1991

January 20, 2021 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here are some very young faces in Stage Frights 2001 production of ‘Grease. [AdSense-A

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Video – Wilkommen from Gala 121

November 24, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the opening from Gala 121 led by Paul Carroll – Wilkommen.

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Video – Pentimenti – Opening Act II

November 22, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the brilliant opening to Act 2 of Bryan Flynns epic Pentimenti.

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Video – Five Guys Named Moe from Gala 121

November 17, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the extract from Five Guys named Moe from Gala 121 by Stage Fright.

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Video – Behind the scenes at Pentimenti

November 14, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here’s a great short video taken behind the scenes and in the foyer on what as far as I can ascertain is the world premier performance. Nice and short – have a look, loads of […]

Stage Fright MTC

Video – As If We Never Said Goodbye – Greta Rochford – Gala 121

November 11, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

The wonderful Greta Rochford giving us a Lloyd Webber classic – ‘As If We Never Said Goodbye’ from Gala 121.

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Video – Grease Megamix – 1993

November 7, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

From Stage Frights second production of ‘Grease’ here is the Megamix.

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Video – The Soviet Machine from Stage Fright ‘Chess’ 1996

October 26, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is a great scene from Bryan Flynn’s 1996 production of Chess – the Soviet Machine.

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Video – Grease Selection from Gala 121 – 1997

October 21, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here we have Ray Collins and Vicki Graham leading the troops in Stage Frights ‘Gala 121’ – a celebration of 121 years of the Theatre Royal.

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Video – 1992 – Cell Block Tango – Stage Fright Chicago

October 7, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

From 1992 it’s the merry murderesses. Have a look and hear how ‘he had it coming’…

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Video – Chicago Rehearsals, 1992 – Stage Fright

September 24, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

A flashback to a Chicago rehearsal in 1992. Stage Fright are videoed – approaching their performance date as the band call is part of the video too. Enjoy the nostalgia!

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Video – Post Show Interviews – Pentimenti – Stage Fright

July 29, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is a great little video. The Premiere of ‘Pentimenti’ was attended by the Israeli Ambassador and his reactions were caught on camera along with the then Mayor – Brian Swift. Carrie Crowley, Mary Roche […]

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Video – Pentimenti – Opening Act 2

July 16, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the moving opening to Stage Fright’s production of Bryan Flynns Pentimenti.

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Videos – Grease Is The Word – Grease 1993 – Stage Fright

June 22, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

The opening number to Stage Frights 1993 production of ‘Grease’ staged in the Theatre Royal, directed by Bryan Flynn.

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GALA 121 – Stage Fright – Show Programme

June 21, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Back in 1997 Stage Fright produced a concert to celebrate 121 years of the Theatre Royals existence and called it ‘Gala 121’. Here is the show programme to take a look… Click below. 1997 – […]

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Video – One Night In Bangkok – Chess – Stage Fright, 1996

June 18, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is the epic opening to Act II of Chess – ‘One Night In Bangkok’ as produced by Stage Fright in 1996. Paul Kavanagh takes the lead as Freddie Trumper.

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Pentimenti – Show Programme – 1998

June 15, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

To add to the video of the finale act 1 of Pentimenti today, here is the show programme from Stage Fright’s production in 1998. Click below to have a browse. 1998 – Show Programme – […]

Stage Fright MTC

Video – Greased Lightning – Grease – Stage Fright 1991

June 9, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

From the show that changed the Theatre Scene in Waterford – Greased Lightning. In 1991 Stage Fright burst onto the scene becoming the first Youth society in Waterford and paving the way for many more […]

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Video – Merano from Chess – Stage Fright – 1996

May 21, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

This is from Stage Fright’s 1996 production of ‘Chess’ featuring Paul Kavanagh as Freddie Trumper.

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Videos – Grease – Greased Lightning

April 30, 2020 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Another request from last Sundays live streamed event… this time it’s Greased Lightning from Stage Frights debut production of ‘Grease’ way back almost 30 years ago now – 1991. Keith Dunphy leads the charge with […]

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Showtime Season 2 – Episode 3 – Pentimenti

July 21, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 3

I was delighted to be given a copy of an old cassette recording of the launch of Stage Frights ‘Pentimenti’ in the Waterford Crystal Showrooms way back in 1998. It’s important to acknowledge and thank […]

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WTA 128 – Summer Nights from Grease 1991

June 9, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 1

Well now we are into the Irish Summer (!!) lets keep going with some summer-themed songs and ‘Summer Lovin’ from Stage Frights production of Grease back in 1991 – The show that re-invigorated theatre in […]

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1994 – Oliver! Fagin’s Gang Photo

March 2, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Just a short update today – but what a great update and what a great photo. Fagin’s gang from the 1994 Stage Fright production of Oliver! , and how young are the heads in this […]

Stage Fright MTC

WTA 107 – GALA 121 – The ‘Andrew Lloyd Webber Tribute’ – 1997

January 28, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

In 1997 Stage Fright produced ‘Gala 121’ – celebrating 121 years of the Theatre Royal as a theatre. One of the scenes in it was the ‘Tribute to Lloyd Webber’ featuring a host of musical […]

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1997 – Pandora’s Box – Stage Fright MTC

May 8, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

In the summer of 1997 Stage Fright under the guidance of Bryan Flynn presented ‘Pandora’s Box’ – a delightful musical performed by participants in the 1st Stage Fright summer camp. Here is the show programme. […]

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WTA 109 – Oliver from Gala 121 – 1997

February 4, 2019 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Today it’s another classic extract from Gala 121, 1997 – some scenes from ‘Oliver’ the Stage Fright production that did so well in WIFLO 1995.

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“A History of Stage Fright”

February 4, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Delighted to get a treasure trove of new material in over the weekend from the private collection of Margaret Upton. This – is what I would call ‘A History of Stage Fright’. It’s a collection […]

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1995 – OLIVER! Live recording from the 1995 Festival of Light Opera

January 28, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Today’s update is a pretty special one. Not much remains of the show video and image wise, but this recording of a live broadcast of Oliver! that WLR put out the night it was on […]

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Video – We Go Together from Grease 1991 – Stage Fright MTC

January 18, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

There is a couple of features on video in the site already, but there is no clip from the actual show Grease – so here you all are! ‘We Go Together’ – the final of […]

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1996 / 1997 AIMS Banquet Menus

January 7, 2018 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Here is an unusual piece of memorabilia, but no less significant… Two AIMS banquet menus with Waterford nominations listed on them. 1996 and Stage Fright’s Chess was nominated for Best Set, Best lighting and Best […]

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Videos – ‘Grease’ 1991 Clips Video

October 23, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Had to share this other quick montage of Grease clips from the 1991 Stage Fright production. As well as all the youthful faces and of course Bryan Flynn you’ll also see Noelie O’Neill – another […]

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Video – Behind the Scenes at Grease 1991

September 11, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

For me this was – and always will be – the first real ‘game-changer’ in Waterford Theatre. Before Grease there were two societies performing tried and trusted standards. After Grease the floodgates opened and young […]

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Stage Fright material added

July 12, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

Stage Fright was the society that re-invigorated the theatre scene in Waterford in the early 90’s and brought to the fore the talents of a young Bryan Flynn.  Today I’m adding the programme from Chicago […]

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The Stage Fright Kidz 1993 – 1998

July 12, 2017 waterfordtheatrearchive 0

The Stage Fright Kidz was one of the original stage schools in Waterford. Set up by the multi-talented Bryan Flynn and Michelle Condon it was where many Waterford singers and dancers spent happy years during […]

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