Tops Videos
1986 – Waterford Crystal Tops Comedy
Another classic comedy video from the Waterford Crystal Tops archive – this time from 1986 featuring Davy Sutton, Nicky Cummins, Leo Walsh and the late great Gary Power amongst others.
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Tops Videos
1986 – Waterford Crystal Tops Comedy
Some classic Tops comedy featuring Davy Sutton, Leo Walshe and Nicky Cummins with a full supporting cast from the 1986 Tops final.
Tops Programmes
1969 – Tops Local – CIE vs Waterford Crystal
Here is the programme from the 1969 meeting of CIE and Waterford Crystal in the local rounds of Tops. Click on the image for a browse.
Tops Programmes
1971 – Tops National Final Programme – Waterford Glass vs Limerick Insurances
Here is the programme from the 1971 National Final. This was the third time a Waterford group made the final after Hearts Delight (1969), the ACEC (1970) and the second group to win after the […]
Tops Programmes
1964 – Tops Local Rounds – Dennys vs Goodbodys
Way back 60 years ago to 1964 and the Programme from the Local rounds of Tops of the Town – it was not yet the ‘John Player Tops’. Click on the image below to view… […]
Tops Programmes
1964 – Pick Of The Tops Programme
Back in 1964 a special show was presented – the ‘Pick Of The Tops’ and for the princely sum of 6 pence you could have had the programme below… click to have a browse..
Tops Videos
1984 – Video – Clover Tops – The Oldest Swinger in Town with Nicky Cummins
During Tops Nicky Cummins was a legend for Parodies… here he is with one of his classics – ‘The Oldest Swinger In Town’ from the 1984 Clover Tops.
Tops Programmes
1970 – CIE vs Teachers – Local Rounds
Here is the programme from the 1970 CIE vs Teachers Local Rounds. Click below for a browse.
Tops Various Docs
1976 – Tommy Fitzgerald Tribute
On April 8th 1976 Tommy Fitzgerald died suddenly on the stage of the Theatre Royal during a Tops of the Town performance. The tribute below appeared in the programme that followed on the next performance […]
Tops Programmes
1975 – Local Semi Final – Waterford Crystal vs Colorcast.
This is the programme from the infamous ‘Joseph’ Tops show produced by Dermot Graham in 1975. Have a browse!
Tops Various Docs
1978 – Tops Rules Booklet
Here is the earliest Tops of the Town Rules Booklet I can get my hands on. Have a browse below.
Tops Videos
1989 – St. Pauls Tops Group – The Salvation Army Comedy
Here’s a ‘new’ old clip for you from the 1989 St. Pauls Tops entry. The Salvation Army Comedy. Enjoy! [AdSense-A}
Tops Videos
1993 – Rayban Western Comedy – Tops Local Rounds
Here is the Western Comedy from the 1993 Ray Ban Tops entry.
Tops Programmes
1964 – Tops Local Final Programme
Here is the Tops Local Final Programme from 1964- The Builders vs The Glass. Click below for a browse.
Tops Programmes
1970 – Tops Local Rounds – Hearts Delight vs ACEC
More of those classic programmes today – this from the 1970 Local Rounds featuring the 1969 national finalists Hearts Delight and the all conquering ACEC. Click below for a browse.
Tops Programmes
1964 – Tops Programe – Snowcream Vs St. Otterans
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 […]
Tops Programmes
1968 – Tops Programme – Waterford Crystal Vs ACEC
1968 – Tops Programme – Waterford Crystal Vs ACEC For more Tops programmes click here. Click on the image below for the programme. 1968 – Tops Programme – Waterford Crystal Vs ACEC For those of […]
Tops Videos
1980 – Video – Banks & Finance Comedy – The Statue Scene
Featuring the late great Eddie Wymberry here is a scene from the Banks & Finance Tops of the Town production that reached the national final. It was broadcast on RTE Television – the ultimate reward […]
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.
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 […]
Tops Videos
1987 – The Electric Chair Comedy – Nokia Tops
Here is a bit of classic comedy from Nokia Tops 1987 with some legends on display!
Tops Programmes
1963 – Tops Programme – Clover vs Crystal
Another programme from 1963 – this time Clover Meats vs Waterford Glass. Click on the image below to view.
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.
Tops Programmes
1969 – Tops Local Final – Papermills vs Hearts Delight
Here is the programme from the 1969 local final. Hearts Delight were to win and to go through to the national final which they narrowly lost. Click below to browse the programme and also there […]
Tops Videos
1987 Finale From Waterford Crystal Tops
Here is the finale of the 1987 Tops from Waterford Crystal. This went the whole way to the televised Gaiety final and so this is from the Gaiety Stage, live on RTE.
Tops Various Docs
1995 – Tops Rules Booklet
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
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 […]
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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.
Tops Programmes
1974 – National Semi Final Tops Programme – ACEC vs Cork Examiner
Back 46 years to 1974 and the National Semi Final of the Tops of the Town competition – the ACEC were on the way to another national title with ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ as the main […]
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1992 – Video – Romeo and Juliet Comedy – Port and Docks Tops
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
More from the Port and Docks 1992 Tops show – this time the previously unseen (on this page) Finale. [AdScene-A]
Tops Programmes
1974 – National Final – ACEC vs Cork Examiner Programme
Here is the programme from the national final of Tops in 1974, the year of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’. There’s a nice bit of reading in it as well as the details on the show. Click […]
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1992 – Ray Ban Tops – Comedy Scene
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
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 […]
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1993 – Crimeline Comedy – Tramore Tops
From the 1993 Tramore Tops show that reached the national final – here is the Crimeline Scene.
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1994 – Aladdin Comedy – Waterford Crystal Tops
Here is a hilarious comedy scene from the 1994 national Tops final.
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 […]
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.
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! 🙂
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1980 Banks & Finance – Des Manahan and the Guitar Band
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
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 Various Docs
1981 – Tops Adjudication Sheets – Waterford Crystal.
These documents are always popular – handwritten adjudication from the 1981 tops – Waterford Crystal. Click below for a read. 1981 – Tops Adjudication – Waterford Crystal
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 […]
Tops Programmes
1979 – Tops of The Town National Quarter Final Programme – Waterford Glass vs Ford (Cork)
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.
Tops Various Docs
1994 Tops Banquet Menu
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
Here is the show programme from the 1979 Tops local competition – this time it’s Banks and Finance Vs St. Pauls . Have a browse.
Tops Programmes
1979 Tops Local Final Programme – Waterford Glass vs Banks & Finance.
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.
Tops Videos
1990 – The Spirit Of Man / War Of The Worlds – Crystal Tops
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 Programmes
1980 – Tops Local Rounds – Waterford Glass vs Banks and Finance Programme
Here is another of the ever popular Tops programmes – this one from the 1980 local rounds between Waterford Glass and Banks and Finance. Banks and Finance were to go on to go the whole […]
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 Programmes
1980 Tops Local Rounds – Waterford Shopping Centre Vs Waterford Glass Programme
A show programme today from the 1980 Local Rounds – Waterford Shopping Centre vs Waterford Glass.
Tops Videos
1986 – Nokia Comedy
There’s more than a legend or two in this extract from the Nokia 1986 Tops show!
Tops Videos
1980 – The Peace Scene from Banks & Finance – Tops Of The Town
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
1986 – Nokia Comedy
A great comedy scene from the 1986 Nokia tops featuring John Corcoran, Denny Corcoran, Ann McGrath and Boola Power.
Tops Videos
1992 – John Hayes as Tommy Cooper – Port & Docks
Have a look at the brilliant John Hayes nailing a brilliant impersonation of Tommy Cooper from the 1992 Port & Docks show.
Tops Videos
1989 – Nokia Tops – Opening
Here is the opening from the 1989 Nokia Tops entry.
Tops Videos
1993 – Tell Me It’s Not True – Ray Ban Tops
From the Ray Ban Tops in 1993 here is ‘Tell me Its Not True’ featuring a fine chorus!
Tops Videos
1989 – Nokia Tops Finale
Another one from the Nokia 1989 show from our recent stream – this time it’s the finale.
Tops Videos
1989 – Paint Your Wagon – Tramore Tops
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
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 […]
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1989 – Big Time / Both Reached For The Gun – Nokia Tops
A very popular item from our recent stream was this scene from Nokias 1989 Tops show featuring ‘Big Time’ , ‘I Won’t Send Roses’ and ‘We Both Reached For The Gun’. Enjoy 8 minutes of […]
Tops Videos
1983 – Raytex Finale
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
1994 – Waterford Crystal Tops Opening
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
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
Some more Tops memories – this time from 1990 and the Nokia ‘A Scoop for NTV’ show. Here is the ‘Wishing and Hoping’ scene.
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1986 – The Dog and Duck Band – Nokia Tops
Here is a real favourite amongst our stream followers – the ‘Dog and Duck’ band from the Nokia Tops from 1986. A gallery of legends in this one.
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1989 – 42nd Street – St. Pauls Tops
Here is another classic from the 1989 St. Pauls Tops – the 42nd street scene.
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1984 – The Java Jive – Clover Tops
Here is the Java Jive quartet from the 1984 Clover Meats Tops show.
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1989 – The Ballroom Of Romance – St. Pauls Tops
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!
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1989 – St. Pauls Viking Opening
Here is the opening scene from the St. Pauls Tops , 1989 – the Viking Scene.
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1989 – St. Pauls Tops Finale
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
Here is Skid Row from Ray Bans 1992 show featuring the ‘Voice of Waterford’ himself the late great Billy McCarthy.
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1990 – Irish Scene – Waterford Crystal Tops
Here is the Irish scene from the 1990 Waterford Crystal Tops fronted by Liam Molumby.
Tops Videos
1993 – Ray Ban Opening – Tops
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
Here is the Nokia version of ‘Les Miserables’ from the John Player Tops competition, 1987.
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1990 – You Are The Light from Waterford Crystal Tops
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 Various Docs
1979 – Handwritten ‘Tops’ Adjudicators Report
These old handwritten reports are priceless. Here is the report from the 1979 Waterford Glass Show – handwritten by Michael Twomey. Click on the link below to have a read. 1979 – Tops Handwritten Adjudication […]
Tops Videos
1981 – Raytex Comedy Petey Graham, Leo Walsh and Nicky Cummins
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
From the opening of the 1989 Tramore Tops Of The Town Show.
Tops Videos
1993 – The Nuns Comedy / No Bad News – Tramore Tops
Here is the Nuns comedy and the ‘Don’t Nobody Bring Me No Bad News’ scene from the Tramore Tops – 1993. Featuring Susan Murphy on lead vocals.
Tops Programmes
1982 – Tops Local Rounds – Raytex vs Clover
Another classic ‘Tops’ Programme – this time from 1982 and featuring Raytex vs Clover.
Tops Videos
1986 – Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat – Waterford Glass
Here is the ‘Trial’ scene from the 1986 Glass show featuring ‘Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat’ fronted by Gary Power.
Tops Videos
2020 – Waterford Tops Memories Slideshow
This was originally part of one of our Covid streams. 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
1987 – Finale from the Nokia John Player Tops Show
This from the final of the 1987 Nokia ‘Tops’ show produced by Denny Corcoran featuring Enda Jackman and John Corcoran.
Tops Videos
1993 – Egyptian Comedy / Bartman from Ray Ban Tops
Here’s the Egyptian Comedy Scene / Do The Bartman from Ray Ban 1993 as featured on our recent stream.
Des Manahan
1980 – Hans Christian Andersen – Banks & Finance Tops
This is the centrepiece scene from the 1980’s Banks & Finance Tops show that reached the national final in the Gaiety Theatre. Des Manahan leads the charge.
Tops Videos
1993 – Tramore Tops – Opening / Fantasy Street
Here is the spectacular opening from Bryan Flynns 1993 Tramore Tops show fronted by Keith Dunphy – Fantasy Street.
Tops Videos
1992 – Port and Docks Tops – The Dockendales
This from the 1992 Port and Docks Tops of the Town show – The Dockendales!
Tops Videos
1987 – Waterford Glass Tops – La Cage Aux Folles
Here is the brilliant ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ scene from the 1987 Waterford Glass Show with Gary Power leading the charges.
Tops Videos
1993 – Ray Ban Tops – Finale
Here is the brilliant finale to the Ray Ban ‘For Your Eyes Only’ 1993 Tops entry.
Tops Various Docs
1993 / 1994 Photos from John Player Tops
Some photos from a different angle of the 1993 and 1994 John Player Tops entry from Tramore and Waterford Crystal. All taken from an audience perspective. Thanks to Jane Kennedy (Fraher) for these! Click on […]
Tops Programmes
1986 – Tops Of The Town – National Final – Programme
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 […]
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Waterford Theatre Podcast – Ep 21 – Des Manahan Part 2
A day later then advertised – but there you go, thats the way of it sometimes. More chats with the great Des Manahan. This week we talk about The Mikado, Festivals, Tops of the Town, […]
Tops Various Docs
1981 – Tops Letter Sent to Qualifying Groups
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
1993 – Tramore Tops – An Election Parody
Timely at the moment considering what’s coming up next weekend! Join Nicky Cummins and Sean O’Kelly for a couple of minutes to see what was topical 27 years ago. The lads are hilarious as ever!
Tops Various Docs
1970 – Adjudicators report on Tops Of The Town First Rounds
Way way back to almost 50 years ago today and Des Keogh was the national Tops adjudicator. I have come across a number of these adjudications – and they are always interesting. This is a […]
Tops Videos
1990 – Backstage At The Nokia Tops
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
1981 Waterford Glass Tops – Xanadu Scene
Way back to our first video from 1981 today and the central ‘Xanadu’ scene from the 1981 Glass tops. It was a long 10 minute pivotal scene in the middle of the production.
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1976 – ACEC Audio From the Tops Of The Town National Final
Here’s a blast from the past – 43 years ago the final of the Tops of The Top Final was won for the third time by the ACEC. No video exists (to our knowledge) but […]