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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.
Read More »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!
Read More »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.
Read More »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…
Read More »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.
Read More »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 faces in there – see how may you can spot!
Read More »Video – 1992 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.
Read More »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
Read More »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 Easter Sunday night… anyway – have a browse of the programme below.
Read More »Tops Programme – 1963
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. Have a browse – free of charge. If you were to buy one as it says on the programme it would have cost ‘threepence’. Click …
Read More »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.
Read More »Video – Sweeney Todd Finale – Bowler Hat
Here is the terrific finale from Bowler Hats production of ‘Sweeney Todd’, 2004.
Read More »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.
Read More »Video – Food Glorious Food – Oliver – 2005, De La Salle MS
From the 2005 production of Oliver here is Food Glorious Food from Oliver.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »Video – The Hot Mikado Finale – 2004
From Flaggy Lanes 2004 production of ‘The Hot Mikado’ here is the finale scene.
Read More »2007 – WIFLO Season Brochure
Another one of these ever popular WIFLO Season Brochures – this time from 2007. This years WIFLO saw everything from The Mikado to The Most Happy Fella… Click on the Image below to view the programme.
Read More »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 – The Music Man – Photo Album
Read More »Video – 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.
Read More »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’.
Read More »Video – Kansas City from Oklahoma! – Waterford Musical Society 2016
Here is a great scene from the Waterford Musical Society production of Oklahoma back in 2016.
Read More »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.
Read More »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 🙂
Read More »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.
Read More »Video – ‘I’m Just A Girl Who Can’t Say No’ from Oklahoma – WMS – 2016
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.
Read More »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 ‘Oliver’ from a poor vantage point in the balcony – but – you can still make it out in all it’s glory.
Read More »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
Read More »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.
Read More »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
Read More »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.
Read More »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’.
Read More »Video – 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.
Read More »Video – Heading For The Future – 1990 Waterford Crystal Tops
Here is the opening to the Waterford Crystal Tops of 1990 – Heading for the Future. Produced by Denny Corcoran.
Read More »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
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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’.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »1988 – Waterford International Festival Of Light Opera 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 a browse. 1988 – WIFLO Season Brochure
Read More »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’.
Read More »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 Beauty – De Braam School – Show Programme
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »Video – Joseph Megamix – 1992 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! 🙂
Read More »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.
Read More »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]
Read More »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.
Read More »The Waterford International Festival of Light Opera (WIFLO)
The Waterford International Festival of Light Opera or WIFLO as it was more affectionately known was one of the main reasons (the other being The Tops) that Waterford enjoyed a status of being the ‘Mecca’ of Musical Theatre for a considerable part of the last 40 years. From it’s early days when it attracted entries from all over the UK …
Read More »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’.
Read More »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.
Read More »Video – Hooverville – Annie 2007 – De La Salle Musical Society
Here is ‘Hooverville’ from Annie produced by De La Salle Musical Society in 2007.
Read More »Video – June Is Busting Out All Over – Waterford Musical Society 2015
Well – it is June – so here is an appropriate song from Waterford Musical Society, Carousel 2015.
Read More »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
Read More »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.
Read More »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. 2019 – South Pacific – Show Programme.
Read More »1990 Tops Local Rounds Programme – Nokia vs Waterford Crystal
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
Read More »Video – Blow High Blow Low – Carousel 2015 – Waterford Musical Society
Here is ‘Blow High Blow Low’ from Carousel 2015 courtesy of Waterford Musical Society
Read More »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
Read More »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 Music Hall – Show Programme
Read More »WIFLO Season Brochure – 1986
Here is another one of those vintage WIFLO season Brochures – this time it’s from 1986. Have a browse below. 1986 – WIFLO – Season Brochure.
Read More »1989 – Waterford International Festival Of Light Opera – Season Brochure
1989 – the year that De La Salle College represented Waterford in the Festival with ‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’. Have a browse below. 1989 – WIFLO – Season Brochure
Read More »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’.
Read More »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.
Read More »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’.
Read More »Video – Nokia Tops – 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…
Read More »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.
Read More »Video – Beauty In The Bellow – The Hot Mikado 2004
Richie Hayes and Vicki Graham with a showstopper from Flaggy Lanes ‘The Hot Mikado’ 2004.
Read More »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.’
Read More »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!’.
Read More »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’.
Read More »John Player Tops Quarter Finals 1990 – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the 1990 Tops Quarter Finals that took place in the Theatre Royal in Waterford featuring ‘A Scoop for NTV’ from Nokia. 1990 – National Quarter Finals – Nokia
Read More »Video – The Nativity from Whistle Down The Wind – Tramore Schools
Here is the brilliant Nativity from Whistle Down The Wind by Tramore Combined Schools.
Read More »Video – Lonely Room – Oklahoma 1999
Here is Pat McEvoy as Jud Fry in De La Salle’s 1999 production of ‘Oklahoma’.
Read More »Video – ‘Let Me Sing And I’m Happy’ – Billy McCarthy, 2003
Taken from last Sunday nights stream and the last night concert of WIFLO 2003 here is the great Billy McCarthy in full flow with Irving Berlin’s ‘Let Me Sing And I’m Happy’.
Read More »Video – Fit As A Fiddle – Singing In The Rain – 2005
From the WIFLO winning production here is a classic from ‘Singing In The Rain’ – produced by Flaggy Lane Productions in 2005.
Read More »Video – Look At Me I’m Sandra Dee – Grease 1993
From Stage Frights 1993 production of Grease here is Karen Steenson leading the girls.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »Video – This Nearly Was Mine – South Pacific 2019
A beautiful rendition of a beautiful song from Dermot Keyes as Emile in the 2019 Waterford Musical Society production of South Pacific.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »1983 – Waterford Glass Tops Finale
Here is the finale from the 1983 Waterford Glass Tops show fronted by a host of familiar faces…
Read More »Video – Love On The Rocks – Waterford Glass Tops 1982
Here is the Boss himself Denny Corcoran singing ‘Love On The Rocks’ in the 1982 Waterford Crystal Tops show.
Read More »Video – Waterford Glass 1985 Tops Finale
Here is the finale to the 1985 Waterford Glass Tops of the Town production.
Read More »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’.
Read More »Video – Chess / Maybe This Time from Nokia 1989 Tops
From the 1989 Nokia Tops show here is a great scene featuring songs from Chess and Cabaret.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »Bouncers – Bowler Hat 2010 – Show Programme
Click below to browse the show programme from Bowler Hats 2010 production of ‘Bouncers’ in the Theatre Royal. 2010 – Bouncers – Show Programme
Read More »Video – The Juck’s Backstage Tour of Les Mis 2011
Who better to give us a backstage tour of any show then the legend himself Mr. Brian ‘The Juck’ Collins? This from Les Mis 2011 by the South Eastern Theatre Group. Enjoy.
Read More »Video – I Am So Proud – Hot Mikado 2004
From the Hot Mikado 2004 here is Adam Lawlor, Richie Hayes and Raymond Collins in the brilliant trio ‘I Am So Proud’.
Read More »Video – Pentimenti Extract – Stage Fright
Here is another extract from the classic ‘Pentimenti’ by Bryan Flynn.
Read More »Video – To Life from Fiddler On The Roof – Waterford Musical Society 2018
From Waterford Musical Society’s 2018 production of ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ here is ‘To Life’.
Read More »Luck Be A Lady – Guys And Dolls 2006 – Flaggy Lane Productions
Here is the show stopping ‘Luck Be A Lady’ from Flaggy Lanes award winning production of ‘Guys And Dolls’ back in 2006.
Read More »2013 – Miss Saigon Programme – The South Eastern Theatre Group
Here is the show programme from the South Eastern Theatre Groups 2013 production of Miss Saigon. Click below to read it. 2013 – Miss Saigon Programme – South Eastern Theatre Group
Read More »Video – The Movie In My Mind – Miss Saigon – 2013 – South Eastern Theatre Group
From the South Eastern’s 2013 production of Miss Saigon here is Julie Power as Gigi and Holly Ryan as Kim singing ‘The Movie In My Mind’ – supported by the female chorus.
Read More »Video – I Could Be That Guy – Sister Act 2015
From Ignite’s 2015 production of ‘Sister Act’ here is Leon Sheehan leading the troops as Eddie in ‘I Could Be That Guy’.
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