Jamie Beamish recently signed off as Artist in Residence at the Theatre Royal. The following extracts are from an article he penned for the Theatre’s website on his experiences over the last 18 months. Last year marked 30 years since I first set foot on a stage. That stage in question was The Theatre Royal,...
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The Final Countdown for De La Salle Show
The Final Countdown for De La Salle Show
BIG hair, parachute pants and leg warmers are back in fashion at De La Salle College for one week only as the school hosts its 43rd school production, Back to the 80s, until Saturday. The energetic cast have been working tremendously hard over the last couple of months as they look to repeat the success of last...
A RETURN TO LIGHT OPERA DAYS- My Fair Lady wows at Theatre Royal
A RETURN TO LIGHT OPERA DAYS- My Fair Lady wows at Theatre Royal
Liam Murphy Waterford Musical Society has assumed a vital connection with the golden age of Waterford Musical societies and the excitement of the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera. It has not been easy with a two-year shutdown due to Covid. Taking on a big musical like Lerner & Loewe’s classic...
Discover/Recover Theatre Project at Theatre Royal – A FACE IN THE CROWD
Discover/Recover Theatre Project at Theatre Royal – A FACE IN THE CROWD
The Discover/Recover Theatre Project – A Face in the Crowd, promoted by Wexford Mental Health Association, Mental Health Ireland, Regional Office for Suicide Prevention and educational – and partnering with WWETB and Waterford Healing Arts Trust – was successfully hosted in the Theatre Royal in Waterford...
Blackwater Valley Opera Festival hits new high notes for 2022
Blackwater Valley Opera Festival hits new high notes for 2022
The Blackwater Valley Opera Festival (BVOF), Ireland’s unmissable summer opera, is returning on a high note for seven magical days from 31st of May to the 6th of June 2022. The festival, which attracts more than 3,000 people to Waterford and the Blackwater Valley region each year, has embarked on an even bigger...
‘The Sunday Series’- A Celebration of Sondheim with Rory Walsh
‘The Sunday Series’- A Celebration of Sondheim with Rory Walsh
Christ Church Cathedral Proudly Presents ‘The Sunday Series’- A Celebration of Sondheim with Rory Walsh “Could it be? Yes, it could. Somethin’s comin’, somethin’ good” – The wonderful words of Mr Stephen Sondheim, and how right he is! Welcome back the return of local musical theatre and join...
HOW TO FALL FLAT ON YOUR FACE – A new one-woman play by Katie Honan
HOW TO FALL FLAT ON YOUR FACE – A new one-woman play by Katie Honan
Catherine Power Waterford actress Katie Honan, whose new one-woman play ‘How To Fall Flat On Your Face’ runs in Garter Lane in March, moved to London two and a half years ago to further her career as an actor. Honan explained to the Munster Express the reasons behind her decision to move. Katie Honan “I left...
Broadway Memories A Night To Remember at Theatre Royal
Broadway Memories A Night To Remember at Theatre Royal
Liam Murphy Jack Cunningham Productions lit up the Theatre Royal with an ensemble, Sunday night entertainment with Broadway A Night To Remember. It showcased emerging talent and allowed ‘seasoned’ musical theatre luminaries to explore their inner, Harold Prince. There was an online scan available in the...
A Christmas Carol -A Christmas Classic for all the family
A Christmas Carol -A Christmas Classic for all the family
The cast of A Christmas Carol which will be taking place at Garter Lane Arts Centre, included were as follows, L. to R. Charlie Meagher, Alan O’Toole, Stage Manager, Shauna Farrell, Anne O’Riordan, Liam Meagher, Writer/director, Joe Meagher, Devlyn Lonergan, Sinead Hourigan and Andrew Holden. Rehearsals...
Theatre Royal announces Jamie Beamish as first-ever ‘artist in residence’
Theatre Royal announces Jamie Beamish as first-ever ‘artist in residence’
Waterford-born, Bridgerton/ Derry Girls actor Jamie Beamish has been announced as the first ever ‘artist in residence’ at the Theatre Royal. The residency, to commence later this summer, will involve Jamie creating a new piece of theatre for and about Waterford. During his 9-month stint with the Theatre Royal, Jamie...
Local venues join forces for South East Venue Network Artist Bursary
Local venues join forces for South East Venue Network Artist Bursary
Local venues Garter Lane and Theatre Royal Waterford have joined forces with arts venues across the South East to collaborate on a new artist bursary which will provide much-needed financial and network support to an artist based in the region whose art practice has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19...
James Phelan receives Waterford’s PLATFORM 31 Artist Bursary
James Phelan receives Waterford’s PLATFORM 31 Artist Bursary
Waterford artist James Phelan has been announced as one of the 31 recipients of the inaugural PLATFORM 31 bursary, A nationwide artist development scheme by the 31 Local Authority Arts Offices, in collaboration with the Arts Council. James Phelan said: “’I am delighted to receive a bursary for my film project...
