Red Kettle Theatre Company
2002 – The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe – Show Programme.
Click below to browse the show Programme from the 2002 production of the C.S. Lewis classic.
theatre royal
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1985 – The Gods Are Angry Miss Kerr – Show Programme – Red Kettle
Have a browse at the programme from the legendary original production of ‘The Gods Are Angry Miss Kerr’ by Jim Nolan. Click below to browse.
WMS Videos
2022 – Video – Get Me To The Church On Time – My Fair Lady
From the Waterford Musical Society of ‘My Fair Lady’, here is ‘Get Me To The Church On Time’ with Raymond Collins leading the line as Alfie Doolittle. Also featuring Adrian Dower and Adam Phelan as […]
Jack Cunningham Productions
2023 – Encore – Show Programme – Jack Cunningham Productions
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 […]
Tops Videos
1983 – The Bar Comedy – Waterford Glass Tops
Featuring a legendary line up here is a hilarious vintage comedy scene from the Waterford Glass 1983 Tops production.
South Eastern Theatre Group
Video – Drink With Me – South Eastern Theatre Group – Les Mis 2011
Here is a lovely moment from Act II of Les Miserables, presented by the South Eastern Theatre Group in 2011 in Theatre Royal.
De La Salle Musical Society
Video ‘Blow High – Blow Low’ – Carousel 1986
The man of the moment – Pat McEvoy reviewer extraordinaire in his role as Jigger Craven in De La Salles 1986 production of Carousel!
Posts With Video
Video – Town And Country – The Bouncer – Video
Another bit of Town and Country for you all – this time a ‘quickie’ as it used to be called…. ‘The Bouncer’ with Paul Corcoran and Paul Dillon.
Posts With Video
Video – Paul Dower on Trumpet in the Town and Country Show.
Yes folks it’s Waterford in Your Pocket himself swinging the hips and blowing his trumpet in the 1988 Heineken variety festival – 35 years ago – and isn’t he a baby…. well done Paul!
Stage Fright MTC
Video – ‘A Model Of Decorum’ – Chess 1995
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.
Posts With Video
Video – The Finale from ‘Town And Country’ Heineken Festival Show 1988
The fourth video in our series from the 1988 Town and Country Heineken Festival show… this time Brenda Giles leads the troops…
Tops Programmes
1963 – Tops Local Rounds – ACEC vs Sack & Bag – Programme
Another vintage programme for the archive – this time the local rounds and the 1963 competition. This is ACEC vs Sack & Bag. Click below to have a browse.
Tops Programmes
1963 – Variety Show – Theatre Royal
This is an oddity – it appears to be a variety show sponsored by the Tops sponsor – Dublin Dairies – but does not appear to be part of the Tops competition despite being on […]
Posts With Video
Video – The Opening from the “Town and Country” Heineken Festival Show 1988.
Here by popular demand – the first of a series of videos (Yes – there is no escape!) from the 1988 “Town and Country” variety show. Led by Paul Corcoran there’s a lot of familiar […]
De La Salle Musical Society
Video – I’m Just A Girl That Can’t Say No – Oklahoma! 1999 – De La Salle MS
Here is the great Martina Flynn Shanahan with a fine rendition from De La Salles 1999 production of Oklahoma! ideoe
Tops Programmes
1963 – Tops Programme – Papermills vs The Foundry
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
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
Flaggy Lane Productions
Video – If I only Had the Nerve – Wizard of Oz, Flaggy Lane
Here’s a snip from the 2005 production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ by Flaggy Lane Productions starring Ray Collins, David Condon, Davy Sutton and Holly Browne.
Bowler Hat
Video – Sweeney Todd Finale – Bowler Hat
Here is the terrific finale from Bowler Hats production of ‘Sweeney Todd’, 2004.
Spotlight / Premier Productions
Video – The Real American Folksong – Crazy For You
From Premier Productions 2004 production of ‘Crazy For You’ here is ‘The Real American Folksong’ fronted by Adrian Dower, Fergal Blanchfield and Greg Porter.
De La Salle Musical Society
Video – Food Glorious Food – Oliver – 2005, De La Salle MS
From the 2005 production of Oliver here is Food Glorious Food from Oliver.
Edmund Rice CMS
Video – The Family Solicitor – Me And My Girl 2003
Here is a great number from Me And My Girl – produced by the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society back in 2003 in the Theatre Royal. Bryan Flynn directed.
wiflo programmes
1964 – WIFLO Season Brochure
Back to 1964 and a real rarity – the season brochure from the Festival of Light Opera. There’s 156 pages of pictures, shows and even adverts from old shops to look at (sometimes the adverts […]
De La Salle Musical Society
Video – Once A Year Day – The Pyjama Game – De La Salle Musical Society
A classic clip from another classic show – Once A Year Day from The Pyjama Game.
Flaggy Lane Productions
Video – The Hot Mikado Finale – 2004
From Flaggy Lanes 2004 production of ‘The Hot Mikado’ here is the finale scene.
De La Salle College Musical
1986 – De La Salle College – The Music Man Photo Album.
Some great memories here from 1986 and a huge thanks to Martine Rogers for sharing these with us all. Some rare backstage photos of the De La Salle College production of ‘The Music Man’. 1986 […]
Spotlight / Premier Productions
Video – Mushnik And Son – Little Shop Of Horrors 1993
Jamie Beamish and Raymond Collins – the original Seymour and Mushnik of the Waterford Stage from Spotlight Productions 1993 ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’.
WMS Videos
2016 – Video – Kansas City from Oklahoma! – Waterford Musical Society
Here is a great scene from the Waterford Musical Society production of Oklahoma back in 2016.
Tops Videos
1990 – Heading For The Future – Waterford Crystal Tops
Here is the opening to the Waterford Crystal Tops of 1990 – Heading for the Future. Produced by Denny Corcoran.
Flaggy Lane Productions
Video – Marry The Man Today – Guys And Dolls 2006
Here is a great scene from the Festival winning Guys and Dolls from 2006. Megan Cassidy and Caroline Stone do the honours here.
Flaggy Lane Productions
Video – The Cabinet ‘Tomorrow’ from Annie 2004
Here is Franklin D. Roosevelt and his cabinet along with little orphan Annie and Oliver Warbucks delivering everybody’s favourite song… ‘Tomorrow’. Some familiar faces on display here 🙂
De La Salle Musical Society
Video – When I Marry Mr. Snow – Carousel 1996
Here is Martina Flynn Shanahan and Brendan Payne as Carrie Pipperdige and Enoch Snow in De La Salles 1996 production of Carousel.
WMS Videos
2016 – Video – ‘I’m Just A Girl Who Can’t Say No’ from Oklahoma – WMS
From the 2016 production of ‘Oklahoma’ – here is Waterford Musical Society’s version of ‘I’m Just A Girl Who Can’t Say No’ fronted by Jennifer White.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Food Glorious Food / Oliver – Stage Fright
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 […]
De La Salle College Musical
Video – The Jet Song – West Side Story 1990 – De La Salle College
Here is the ‘Jet Song’ from the 1990 production of ‘West Side Story’ by De La Salle College
Stage Fright MTC
Video – The Story Of Chess – Chess 1996 – Stage Fright
Here is the ‘Story Of Chess’ from Stage Fright’s version of ‘Chess’ staged in 1996. Jamie Murphy fronts the song in the role of ‘The Arbiter’ with some stunning costumes on display.
Tops Videos
1992 – Video – Port and Docks Opening
Here is the opening from the 1992 Port and Docks Tops of the Town show fronted by the wonderful Greta Rochford.
Tops Videos
1992 – Port & Docks Tops – Cavatina
Another video from the 1992 Port & Docks Tops of the Town show – this time it’s Cavatina featuring a Hazel Farrell on flute.
Stage Fright MTC
Grease 1991 – Show Programme – Stage Fright
Here is the programme from Grease 1991 for a browse. Some very young and innocent faces inside these pages! 1991 – Stage Fright – Grease – Show Programme
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Grease 1991 – Hopelessly Devoted To You
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
Here is a classic from the 1991 production of Grease – ‘Look At Me I’m Sandra Dee’.
Edmund Rice CMS
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
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Sandy – Grease – 1991
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.
Flaggy Lane Productions
Video – Little Girls – Annie – Flaggy Lane Juniors
Back 17 years to 2004 today and Deborah Cunningham as Miss Hannigan in Flaggy Lanes production of Annie.
De La Salle Musical Society
Video – Nothing Like A Dame – South Pacific 1988 – De La Salle MS
Here is a classic from De La Salle MS featuring Pat McEvoy as Luther Bills – it’s ‘Nothing Like A Dame’.
Ignite Productions
Video – It’s A Fine, Fine Line from Avenue Q – Ignite Productions
Here is Vicki Graham with one of the rare poignant songs in Avenue Q from Ignites production.
Flaggy Lane Productions
Video – Braid The Raven Hair – The Hot Mikado – 2004
Here is the wonderful Raymond Collins leading the troops with the opening to Act 2 of The Hot Mikado. This Flaggy Lane production took to the stage in 2004 in the Theatre Royal.
wiflo programmes
1974 – WIFLO Season Brochure
This is a rather unusual programme for WIFLO – it merely lists the shows and has all the usual paraphernalia with committees and lists etc… but has no actual details for the show casts etc. […]
Stage Fright MTC
Video – 1992 – We Both Reached For The Gun – Chicago – Stage Fright
Here is a great scene from Stage Frights 1992 production of ‘Chicago’ – ‘We Both Reached For The Gun’.
De Braam School of Dance and Theatre
2006 – Sleeping Beauty – De Braam School of Dance & Theatre
Here is a show programme from the De Braam school of Dance & Theatres production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ with music by Tchaikovsky. The great Des Manahan appeared in this alongside many others. 2006 – Sleeping […]
Stage Fright MTC
1996 – ‘Endgame’ from ‘Chess’ – Stage Fright MTC
Here is one that is sure to bring back memories. The epic ‘Endgame’ from Chess – produced by Stage Fright MTC and directed by the late great Bryan Flynn.
Tops Programmes
1975 – Waterford Glass Vs Foundry Tops Programme
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 […]
Flaggy Lane Productions
Video – Havanna from Guys and Dolls – 2006 – Flaggy Lane
Here’s a great scene from the 2006 award winning Flaggy Lane production of Guys and Dolls – Havanna.
Tops Programmes
1975 Tops Programme – ACEC vs CIE – Local Rounds
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
1992 – Joseph Megamix – Tramore Tops
Here is a classic from Bryan Flynns 1992 Tramore Tops show. It’s worth noting what an amazing wig Brian Collins is wearing! 🙂
Flaggy Lane Productions
Video – Make Em Laugh – Singing In The Rain – 2005
From the Flaggy Lane award winning production of Singing In the Rain, here is “Make ’em Laugh” performed by Damien Douglas.
Ignite Productions
Video – The Lonely Goatherd – The Sound Of Music – Ignite Productions
From Ignites 2012 production of ‘The Sound Of Music’ here is ‘The Lonely Goatherd’. [Adsense-A]
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Those Magic Changes – Grease 1993
From Stage Frights second production of ‘Grease’ here is ‘Those Magic Changes’ from 1993 with David Flynn leading the troops.
Tops Programmes
1977 – Tops – ACEC VS Waterford Glass – Local Final Programme
Here is the programme from the 1977 local final between ACEC and Waterford Glass. The ACEC show featured the famous ‘Evita’ scene and went on to win the national final in the Gaiety. Click below […]
wiflo programmes
1977 – WIFLO Season Brochure
One for all the WIFLO fans today, and the season brochure from the 1977 festival. I always feel these are so important to keep – WIFLO was a huge part of our heritage in Waterford. […]
Ignite Productions
Video – Finale from ‘In The Heights’ by Ignite Productions.
With ‘In The Heights’ flying high in the cinema here is the finale from our own local productions staged by Vicki Grahams ‘Ingite Productions’.
Ignite Productions
Video – Sisters Opening – The Sound Of Music 2012 – Ignite Productions.
Here’s the opening Nuns Chorus from the 2012 production of “The Sound Of Music’ from Ignite Productions.
De La Salle Musical Society
Video – Hooverville – Annie 2007 – De La Salle Musical Society
Here is ‘Hooverville’ from Annie produced by De La Salle Musical Society in 2007.
WMS Videos
2015 – Video – June Is Busting Out All Over – Waterford Musical Society
Well – it is June – so here is an appropriate song from Waterford Musical Society, Carousel 2015.
Edmund Rice CMS
1985 – The New Moon – Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society’s 1985 production of ‘The New Moon’. Click below for a browse. 1985 – The New Moon – Show Programme
Flaggy Lane Productions
Video – Katisha’s Entrance from the Hot Mikado – 2004
Here is the irrepressible Vicki Graham as Katisha making her grand entrance in Flaggy Lanes 2004 production of The Hot Mikado.
Tops Programmes
1978 – ACEC Tops Celebration Show
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 […]
WMS Show Brochures
2019 – South Pacific – Waterford Musical Society – Show Programme
WMS’s programmes are always worth a read – big colourful booklets full of info. Have a browse at their most recent one from 2019 – South Pacific. Click below for a read.
Tops Programmes
1978 – Tops Local Rounds, Slieverue v Waterford Crystal
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 […]
WMS Videos
2015 – Video – Blow High Blow Low – Waterford Musical Society
Here is ‘Blow High Blow Low’ from Carousel 2015 courtesy of Waterford Musical Society
De Braam School of Dance and Theatre
2007 – Gypsy – De Braam School – Show Programme
Back to 2007 today and Natalie Van De Braam Schools production of the classic musical ‘Gypsy’. Loads of familiar young faces in this one – have a browse. 2007 – Gypsy – Show Programme
Variety
Olde Tyme Music Hall – 1973 – Show Programme
Produced by Des Manahan and Ron Burke here is a show programme from one of long forgotten old traditions of Waterford Theatre – the ‘Olde Tyme Music Hall’. Have a browse! 1977 – Olde Tyme […]
wiflo programmes
1978 – WIFLO Season Brochure
It’s great to fill up the history of WIFLO with the season brochures… still a long way to go before I’m even close to it but it’s terrific to get older season brochures into the […]
Flaggy Lane Productions
Video – Guys And Dolls Opening 2006 – Flaggy Lane Productions
The opening / Fugue for Tinhorns from Flaggy Lanes 2006 Festival winning production of ‘Guys And Dolls’.
WMS Videos
2017 – Video – Golden Helmet Of Mambrino – Man Of La Mancha, Waterford Musical Society
From Waterford Musical Societies 2017 production of ‘Man Of La Mancha’ here is the Golden Helmet of Mambrino featuring the late great Des Manahan amongst others.
Tops Programmes
1979 – Tops Local Rounds – Banks and Finance vs St. Pauls Variety Group – Show Programme
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 […]
Edmund Rice CMS
Video – With A Little Bit Of Luck – My Fair Lady – 1991
From the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society production of ‘My Fair Lady’ from 30 years ago – way back in 1991, here is ‘With A Little Bit Of Luck’.
Tops Videos
1986 – the ‘Just Say No’ scene..
Here is the legendary ‘Just Say No’ scene from the 1986 Tops with Paul Corcoran in full hip swinging form…
Musical
Video – More I Cannot Wish You – Guys & Dolls – Flaggy Lane Productions
Featuring the legendary Des Manahan here is a beautiful song from Flaggy Lane’s 2006 award winning production of Guys & Dolls.
Flaggy Lane Productions
Video – Beauty In The Bellow – The Hot Mikado 2004
Richie Hayes and Vicki Graham with a showstopper from Flaggy Lanes ‘The Hot Mikado’ 2004.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Razzle Dazzle from Chicago 1992 – Stage Fright
Here is Keith Dunphy as Billy Flynn singing ‘Razzle Dazzle’ from the 1992 Stage Fright production of ‘Chicago.’
Stage Fright MTC
Video – As Long As He Needs Me – Oliver! 1994
Here is the great Carrie Crowley with a classic song from Bryan Flynns 1994 production of ‘Oliver!’.
Flaggy Lane Productions
Video – Alone And Yet Alive – The Hot Mikado – Flaggy Lane 2004
Here is a great song from the Hot Mikado, 2004. Vicki Graham as Katisha sings ‘Alone and Yet Alive’.
Tramore Combined Schools
Video – The Nativity from Whistle Down The Wind – Tramore Schools
Here is the brilliant Nativity from Whistle Down The Wind by Tramore Combined Schools.
De La Salle Musical Society
Video – Lonely Room – Oklahoma 1999
Here is Pat McEvoy as Jud Fry in De La Salle’s 1999 production of ‘Oklahoma’.
wiflo programmes
1986 – WIFLO Season Brochure
Here is another one of those vintage WIFLO season Brochures – this time it’s from 1986. Have a browse below.
wiflo programmes
1988 – WIFLO Season Brochure
Here is the 1988 season brochure for the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera. Operettas were still dominating but a noticeable shift to the more modern show was noticeable this year. Click below to have […]
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Look At Me I’m Sandra Dee – Grease 1993
From Stage Frights 1993 production of Grease here is Karen Steenson leading the girls.
Edmund Rice CMS
Video – No Business Like Show Business – Annie Get Your Gun 1992
From the 1992 Edmund Rice Production here is ‘No Business Like Show Business’ featuring Des Whelan, Peter O’Brien, Des Manahan and Martina Flynn Shanahan.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – It’s A Fine Life – Oliver 1994 – Stage Fright
Another video from ‘that’ production of Oliver! This time it’s Carrie Crowley as Nancy leading the troops in It’s A Fine Life.
WMS Videos
2019 – Video – This Nearly Was Mine – South Pacific
A beautiful rendition of a beautiful song from Dermot Keyes as Emile in the 2019 Waterford Musical Society production of South Pacific.
Bryan Flynn Theatrix
Video – Fly The Flag Of Freedom High – Michael Collins
It would have been Bryan Flynn’s 50th birthday today. Here is one of his masterpieces.
Ignite Productions
Video – Here Within These Walls – Sister Act 2015 – Ignite Productions
Lynsey Penkert as the Reverend Mother singing ‘Here Within These Walls’ from Ignite’s production of Sister Act 2015.
Tops Videos
1983 – Waterford Glass Tops Finale
Here is the finale from the 1983 Waterford Glass Tops show fronted by a host of familiar faces…
Tops Videos
1982 – Love On The Rocks – Waterford Glass Tops
Here is the Boss himself Denny Corcoran singing ‘Love On The Rocks’ in the 1982 Waterford Crystal Tops show.
Tops Videos
1985 – Video – Waterford Glass Tops Finale
Here is the finale to the 1985 Waterford Glass Tops of the Town production.
South Eastern Theatre Group
Video – Music Of The Night – Phantom Of The Opera 2013
Paul Mescal sings the show stopping ‘Music Of The Night’ in the South Eastern Theatre Groups production of ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’.
Tops Videos
1989 – Chess / Maybe This Time from Nokia 1989
From the 1989 Nokia Tops show here is a great scene featuring songs from Chess and Cabaret.
Spotlight / Premier Productions
Video – Little Shop Of Horrors from The Little Shop Of Horrors – 1993
From Premier Productions acclaimed production of ‘The Little Shop Of Horrors’ here is the opening number from the show.
Bowler Hat
Video – Lady In Their Sensitivites – Sweeney Todd – Bowler Hat
Here is a stunning rendition of a beautiful quartet from Sweeney Todd – produced by Bowler Hat.