Stage Fright MTC
Video – Pentimenti – Opening Act 2
Here is the moving opening to Stage Fright’s production of Bryan Flynns Pentimenti.
waterford
Posts With Video
Video – I Won’t Send Roses – Des Manahan & Vicki Graham
Here is a lovely video from ‘A Night For Billy’ featuring the great Des Manahan and the equally great Vicki Graham performing ‘I Won’t Send Roses’ from Mack & Mabel.
Posts With Video
Video – Gee Officer Krupke / Doo Wa Diddy – Flying Pigs Ball 1995
Todays video from ‘The Flying Pigs Ball’ – it is Do Wa Diddy and Officer Krupke featuring a young cast of superstars way back in 1995…
Spotlight Videos
1994 – Day By Day – Godspell
This is from Spotlight Productions version of Godspell, staged in 1994 in the Theatre Royal, Waterford.
Ignite Productions
Videos – Alexander Hamilton – Ignite Productions
Here is the title song from ‘Hamilton’. Extracts of this were staged by Ignite Productions in their ‘Best of Broadway’ show in 2016.
Ignite Productions
2015 – Roast – Show Programme – Ignite Productions
Ahead of our live stream tomorrow (Sunday 5th) night, have a browse of the show programme from ‘Roast’. This show was staged in 2015 and again in 2016 by huge demand in the Theatre Royal […]
Spotlight Videos
1998 – What I Did For Love – A Chorus Line – Premier Productions 1998
Here is the beautiful ballad ‘What I Did For Love’ from A Chorus Line by Premier Productions. This is one of the few shows staged upstairs in the Forum Theatre during it’s short lifespan. Led […]
Bowler Hat
2004 – The Ballad Of Sweeney Todd
From their brilliant production of Sweeney Todd here is ‘The Ballad Of Sweeney Todd’ from Bowler Hat.
Posts With Video
Video – The ‘Crooners’ Scene – Variety Show 2011
Here is the Crooners scene from 2011’s variety show featuring Tobie Hickey, Lynsey Penkert, Trish Orpen, Michelle Quilty and the legendary Billy McCarthy.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1993 – The Pope And The Witch – Show Programme – Red Kettle
Here is the show programme from Red Kettle’s 1993 production of ‘The Pope And The Witch’ by Dario Fo. Click below to have a browse.
WMS Videos
2018 – Video – Far From The Home I Love – Fiddler On The Roof – WMS
Here is Niamh Fennessy giving us the beautiful ‘Far From The Home I Love’ from ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ from WMS.
South Eastern Theatre Group
Video – Climb Every Mountain – The Sound Of Music – Ignite Productions 2012
Here is the beautiful finale to Act 1 of ‘The Sound Of Music’ delivered in style by the wonderful Lynsey Penkert as Reverend Mother.
South Eastern Videos
2017 – Herod’s Song from Jesus Christ Superstar – South Eastern Theatre Group
For today, here is the video of the brilliant ‘Herod’s Song’ from The South Eastern Theatre Groups production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’.
WMS Videos
2015 – You’ll Never Walk Alone – Carousel – WMS
From the 2015 inaugural production of ‘Carousel’ by WMS, here is the iconic ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ – for Thursday June 25th 2020 – the year that Liverpool won the League after a 30 year […]
Theatrebox Productions
Video – The Nicest Kids In Town – Hairspray – Theatrebox 2018
A clip from Theatrebox’s 2018 production of ‘Hairspray’ with Jack McGrath leading the troops.
Uncategorized
2009 – Bugsy Malone – Gary Power Productions – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from Gary Power’s 2009 production of ‘Bugsy Malone’ which was one of the last shows staged in ‘The Forum’ Waterford.
Ignite Productions
Videos – ‘In The Heights’ from ‘In The Heights’, Ignite Productions
Here’s the huge opening from Ignite Productions version of ‘In The Heights’, directed by Vicki Graham and fronted by Brian Tuohy as Usnavi.
wiflo programmes
1991 – WIFLO Season Brochure
Here is the 1991 Season Brochure from the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera. No Waterford entry that particular year, but worth including for completeness. Click below to have a browse.
Stage Fright MTC
GALA 121 – Stage Fright – Show Programme
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 – […]
Waterford Dramatic Society
1989 – The Factory Girls – Show Programme – WDS
Here is the 1989 Show Programme from WDS’s production of ‘The Factory Girls’. Click below to read.
Waterford Dramatic Society
1995 – The Passing Of Morgan Carey – Show Programme – WDS
Here is the show programme from the 1995 production of WDS’s ‘The Passing Of Morgan Carey’. It is also the souvenir programme for their 60th birthday. Click below to have a read.
Waterford Dramatic Society
1996 – Stags and Hens – WDS – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the 1996 WDS production of ‘Stags and Hens’. Click below to have a look.
South Eastern Videos
2019 – Gus The Theatre Cat – Cats – 2019
The wonderful Des Manahan in the performance that he later told us all was his final performance on stage. Des plays Gus the Theatre Cat in the South Eastern Theatre Groups ‘Cats’. Well worth a […]
Stage Fright MTC
Video – One Night In Bangkok – Chess – Stage Fright, 1996
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.
Bowler Hat
2004 – Pirelli’s Miracle Elixir – Sweeney Todd
Another very popular item from our stream last Sunday was this one – a fine scene from Bowler Hat’s Sweeney Todd, a show we don’t get to see enough of. Have a look – with […]
Uncategorized
2007 – Sky Road – Show Programme
A Jim Nolan play in Waterford is a red letter day. This is the show programme from the 2007 Theatre Royal produced ‘Sky Road’, directed by Ben Barnes. Click below to have a browse. 2007 […]
Imagine Theatre Group
2007 – ‘Agony’ from Into the Woods
The hilarious duet ‘Agony’ from Imagine Theatre Group’s version of ‘Into The Woods’, produced in 2007
Stage Fright MTC
Pentimenti – Show Programme – 1998
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 – Final Act 1 from Pentimenti – 1998
This is the emotional finale act 1 from Bryan Flynn’s epic Pentimenti staged in the Theatre Royal in 1998.
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.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
2000 – The Kings Of The Kilburn High Road, Red Kettle – Show Programme
This is the Show Programme from the world premier of Red Kettles production of ‘Kings Of The Kilburn High Road’ by Jimmy Murphy and directed by Jim Nolan. Click below to have a browse.
Tops Videos
1989 – Tramore Tops Opening
From the opening of the 1989 Tramore Tops Of The Town Show.
wiflo programmes
1994 – WIFLO Season Brochure
1994 was the year that De La Salle entered with ‘The King And I’ after scooping the AIMS best show award. We had 2 productions of Chess – Playback Productions and eventual winners Carrick On […]
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Greased Lightning – Grease – Stage Fright 1991
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 […]
All Of A Sudden Theatre Company
2016 – The Glass – Photo Album
Here are the photo albums from ‘The Glass’ both Dungarvan and Waterford productions. Click below to peruse them. 2016 – Waterford Production 2016 – Dungarvan Production
Tops Programmes
1982 – Tops Local Rounds – Raytex vs Clover
Another classic ‘Tops’ Programme – this time from 1982 and featuring Raytex vs Clover.
WMS Videos
2016 – Video – The Farmer And The Cowman – Oklahoma, Waterford Musical Society
Here is the brilliant opening to Act 2 of Oklahoma from Waterford Musical Society – ‘The Farmer And The Cowman’.
Spotlight Videos
1998 – ‘A Chorusline’ opening – Premier Productions 1998
The opening to Premier Productions ‘A Chorusline’, produced in the Forum Waterford in 1998.
De La Salle MS Videos
2008 – No Business Like Show Business – Annie Get Your Gun 2008
This from De La Salle musical Society’s 2008 production of Annie Get Your Gun.
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.
WMS Videos
2018 – Video – Sunrise Sunset – Fiddler On The Roof
This from Waterford Musical Society’s 2018 production of ‘Fiddler On The Roof’
De La Salle MS Videos
2000 – Guys and Dolls from Guys And Dolls – 2000
Here’s the title song from De La Salle Musical Society’s 2000 production of ‘Guys and Dolls’ – fronted by David Condon and Tobie Hickey.
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
1992 – Lost In His Arms – Annie Get Your Gun – 1992
One of the First Ladies of Waterford Musical Theatre – Martina Flynn – in a brilliant performance of ‘Lost In His Arms’ from the 1992 Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society’s production of Annie Get […]
Flaggy Lane Productions Videos
2004 – Finale Act 1 – The Hot Mikado – Flaggy Lane Productions
Here is the brilliant finale to Act 1 of the Hot Mikado. Taken from their 2004 production.
South Eastern Videos
2011- Les Miserables Finale – South Eastern Theatre Group
This is the epic finale of Les Miserables taken from the South Eastern Theatre Groups first production in 2011.
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Merano from Chess – Stage Fright – 1996
This is from Stage Fright’s 1996 production of ‘Chess’ featuring Paul Kavanagh as Freddie Trumper.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1990 – Man, Beast and Virtue – Red Kettle Show Programme
Here is the show programme from Red Kettles 1990 production of ‘Man, Beast and Virtue’ that was staged in Garter Lane Theatre. Click below to read.
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.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1994 – The Guernica Hotel – Show Programme
Here is the programme from Jim Nolans 1994 play ‘The Guernica Hotel’ , produced by Red Kettle in Garter Lane Theatre. Click below to peruse it.
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.
WMS Videos
2019 – Video – Honeybun from South Pacific – Waterford Musical Society
This from Waterford Musical Society’s 2019 production of South Pacific!
Spotlight Videos
2003 – Entrance To Nevada – Crazy For You
This from Premier Productions 2003 production of ‘Crazy For You’ in the Theatre Royal, Waterford.
WMS Videos
2017 – Videos – ‘I Don Quixote’ from ‘The Man Of La Mancha’
This from Waterford Musical Society’s production of ‘Man Of La Mancha’ 2017 with Keith Flanaghan and Tobie Hickey.
De La Salle MS Videos
2006 – Some Like it Hot from Some Like It Hot – De La Salle Musical Society 2006
This from De La Salle Musical Society’s production of ‘Some Like It Hot’ – the finale to the show.
Red Kettle Theatre Company
2019 – The Red Iron – Show Programme
Ahead of our exclusive screening of ‘The Red Iron’ , here is the Show Programme for the show for you to download and have for tomorrow night! Click below to get your copy !
South Eastern Videos
2016 – Light At The End Of The Tunnel – Starlight Express
This from the South Eastern Theatre Groups 2016 production of Starlight Express – another highlight from one of our previous streams.
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
1993 – Ray Ban Tops – Finale
Here is the brilliant finale to the Ray Ban ‘For Your Eyes Only’ 1993 Tops entry.
Ignite Productions
Videos – Sister Act – Take Me To Heaven
From Ignite Productions 2015 production of ‘Sister Act’ here is the rousing end to Act 1 – ‘Take Me To Heaven’ led by the wonderful Trishauna Archer.
wiflo programmes
1995 – WIFLO Season Brochure
Today I’m adding in the 1995 WIFLO Season Brochure to the archive. In 1995 the Waterford entry was ‘Oliver’ by Stage Fright under the direction of Bryan Flynn. It was to finish as runner up […]
Stage Fright MTC
Video – Pentimenti – History Book
Here is the epic opening to Bryan Flynns world premier of his first musical – Pentimenti. This recording is from the opening night.
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
30 Days Of Panto – Day 22 – A Cover Is not A Book – Robin Hood 2019
Today it’s a short jump back to Christmas just gone and ‘A Cover Is Not A Book’ led by Brian and Aisling… [AdStream-A] [AdStream-A]
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
Panto Highlights 13 – Little People from ‘Ali Baba’ – 2001
Today we have ‘Little People’ from our production of ‘Ali Baba’ in 2001 featuring David Flynn on main vocals.
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
Panto Highlights 12 – Belle from Beauty and the Beast 1999
Today’s highlight is the opening from our 1999 production of ‘Beauty And The Beast’
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
30 Days of Panto- 004 – Defying Gravity – Aladdin 2009
Today we have ‘Defying Gravity’ from Aladdin starring David Condon, Freda Quinlan, Hazel Kelly and a young Nathan Carey
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
Panto Highlights 10 – The Sun Has Got His Hat on – Mother Goose, 1990
The opening from Mother Goose in 1990 is an apt song for another beautiful day where the sun definitely has it’s hat on.
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
30 Days Of Panto – Day 17 – Food Glorious Food from Robin Hood 1988
If you want to see Liam Murphy as Friar Tuck devouring a leg of chicken – this is your video! Enjoy!
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
30 Days Of Panto – Day 05 – The Cat And The Moon from Jack And The Beanstalk 2015
Todays Highlight is from our 30th anniversary production of ‘Jack And The Beanstalk’ from 2015. This is an upbeat song from ‘The Lord Of The Rings’ musical.
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
30 Days Of Panto – Day 15 – Dancing In The Dark – Robinson Caruso 1986
Todays Highlight is all the way back to 1986 and Robinson Caruso – here is Paul Corcoran belting out ‘Dancing In The Dark’.
Flaggy Lane Productions Show Programmes
2006 – Disney Extravaganza – Flaggy Lane Productions
In 2006 Flaggy Lane staged a Disney Extravaganza at Christmas in the Theatre Royal – here is the show programme from that show. Click below for the programme.
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
Panto Highlights 005 – Those Were The Days – Goldilocks 1993
Todays highlight is Hazel Kelly belting out the classic ‘Those Were The Days’ in our production of Goldilocks in 1993
Uncategorized
1992 – The Wonderful West End Show Programme – Why Not Productions
Long before we were all doing our ‘Hits from the shows’ productions, Michael and Terry Grant brought a piece of the West End to Waterford in 1992 with ‘The Wonderful West End’. The stars and […]
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
30 Days Of Panto 001 – You’re Welcome – Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs 2017
Today we have a clip from our 2017 production of ‘Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs’
Red Kettle Theatre Company
2010 – Soldiers, Salvage, Alice & Puck – Red Kettle 25th Anniversary Booklet
This is a nice piece of memorabilia to add to the archive – the show booklet from the 25th anniversary of Red Kettle. It features articles from Jim Nolan, Liam Murphy, Nichola Beresford and Brian […]
WMS Show Brochures
2018 – Fiddler On The Roof Programme – Waterford Musical Society
From their 2018 production of ‘Fiddler On the Roof’ – here is Waterford Musical Societies programme of that same show… loads of reading in there – as you get with all WMS programmes. Click the […]
Edmund Rice CMS Videos
1995 – Down On MacConnachy Square – Brigadoon 1995
I had a request for this one – and am happy to oblige. From the 1995 production of Brigadoon at the Theatre Royal here is the opening number. The show was produced by the Edmund […]
Ignite Productions
2013 – I Wish I Could Go Back To College – Avenue Q 2013
It’s hard to find anything from Avenue Q that isn’t going to offend somebody – but this is one that won’t for sure – unless you’re offended by quality vocals! Richie Hayes, Vicki Graham and […]
Theatrebox Productions
WTA 153 – The Quintet From West Side Story – Theatrebox Productions
An epic song from an epic show – the Quintet from West Side Story. This particular production took to the stage in 2015 in the Theatre Royal Waterford. Enjoy!
Red Kettle Theatre Company
1985 – Some Vintage Photos from Red Kettle & Arts For All
I’m again grateful to Jim O’Meara for passing on these vintage photos to me from Red Kettle (The Black Pool, The Shaughran & The Gods Are Angry Miss Kerr) and Arts For All – a […]
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
1996 – WIFLO Season Brochure
In 1996 Stage Fright were doing ‘Chess’, Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society were presenting ‘The Mikado’ andTramore Combined Schools were performing the premier of ‘Whistle Down The Wind’. It was the most Waterford societies ever […]
South Eastern Videos
2013 – Masquerade from ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’ – Southeastern Theatre Group 2014.
The glorious opening to Act 2 from ‘Phantom’ is Masquerade. Here is the 2014 production from the Waterford based ‘South Eastern Theatre Group’. It is a stunning piece.
De La Salle MS Misc Docs
1965 – The Desert Song – Scrapbook
I’m very grateful to Hilary McCormack for sharing a special scrapbook with me this week – full of memories – from the late 1960’s and in particular De La Salle Musical Societies productions. I’ll share […]
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
WTA 151 – Waterford Panto Society 1985 – Opening and Closing Number
A bit of Panto today. Way way back 35 years ago – (and Waterford Panto are celebrating 35 years of entertaining the people of Waterford this year) – this was the opening and closing number […]
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 […]
Ignite Productions
2015 – Raise Your Voice – Sister Act, Ignite Productions
Nothing like a pack of mad nuns on the stage to celebrate Easter Week in style – that’s exactly what Vicki Graham’s merry troupe from Ignite Productions did in 2015. Here is ‘Raise Your Voice’ […]
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
30 Days Of Panto – 008 – Aladdin – One Jump
Here is a throwback to 1996 and our production of ‘Aladdin’ with David Flynn in the lead role of Aladdin – this is ‘One Jump’ – the opening number… Enjoy!
Imagine Theatre Group
2007 – The Opening from ‘Into The Woods’
This show in 2007 had the who’s who of Waterford Theatre in 2007. A frontline that boasted Greta Rochford, Andrew Holden, Vicki Graham, Megan Cassidy, Jamie Murphy, Pat Grant, Des Manahan, Michael Quinlan , Lynsey […]
Waterford Panto Society (1985-)
30 Years Of Panto 002 – Finale Act 1 From Babes In The Wood
From 2006 – The Finale of ‘Babes In The Wood’ – a mash up of Bat Out Of Hell and Holding Out For a Hero – complete with flying Fairy!
De La Salle MS Misc Docs
2005 – A History of De La Salle Musical Society – from the News & Star
Way back in 2005 Eddie Hearne was the Theatre Critic for the Waterford News & Star. For the 2005 Christmas Supplement he wrote a piece on the history of De La Salle MS. Unfortunately De […]
Current Theatre Blog
THE HURLER – Interviews from WLR
Tonight (Thursday) sees Gar Campion take to the stage of Garter Lane for 3 nights in his new one man show. Here’s Gar (Tony Kelly) with Jim Nolan on the Fringe with Mary O’Neill. Gar […]
New Podcast
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, […]
Waterford Pantomime (Pre 1985)
WTA 147 – Panto 1980 – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Huge thanks to Alleyn Pheasy for sharing this video of me of Panto back in the 1980’s and the old Waterford Pantomime Society. There’s a rogues gallery of Dwarfs on display including Ritchie Collins, Padraig […]
Edmund Rice CMS Programmes
1997 – WIFLO Season Brochure
These season brochures are so important to archive. This year our sole Waterford representative was the Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society with Iolanthe. Mind you our near neighbours from Carrick On Suir were down […]
Posts with Photo Galleries
More Vintage Theatre Royal Photos
Who can remember the red incarnation of the Theatre Royal? The one that lasted from the late 1990s to the Late 2000’s? Here is a gallery of photos once again from Dermot Powers collection that […]
Posts With Video
WTA 146 – Des Manahan Talks about Anna Manahan
I had the absolute honour of being invited to Des and Monas house this weekend gone to sit down and record some of his memories of days gone by. There is an absolute treasure trove […]
Bryan Flynn Theatrix
2014 – The Life Of Bryan – Show Programme
In 2014 the cream of Waterford (and indeed the collective countrywide) talent gathered in the Theatre Royal for a special night in memory of the legendary Bryan Flynn. It was a wonderful night of variety. […]
Posts with Photo Galleries
Vintage Theatre Royal External and Renovation Photos
A huge thanks again to Dermot Power for these photos. I’m only too delighted to add them to the archive. This time it’s a collection of external photos, renovation photos and some featuring Flaggy Lane […]
Posts With Video
WTA 143 – Variety Show Opening 2011
The opening from the Royal Variety Show of 2011 – featuring Anything Goes performed by Julie Power and the Lullaby of Broadway performed by Ursula Hauck – along with a host of dancers.
Posts with Photo Galleries
1960 – Photo Gallery of Theatre Royal and Foyer in the 1960s
I’m very grateful to Dermot Power who shared a veritable treasure trove of material with me during the week. I will share this out gradually over the next few weeks / months, but there are […]
Posts With Video
WTA 141 – Backstage Footage At Denny Corcorans Tribute Show 2003
Some absolute gems here. Too many people to mention, too much strange carry-on! Some young faces, some older faces and some that are not with us anymore. It’s made of of rehearsal footage a little […]