



Omega 3 Orchestra Return to Garter Lane
Omega 3 Orchestra Return to Garter Lane Live music can be difficult to describe when it refuses categories. The Omega 3 Orchestra is a perfect example. The Waterford group returns to Garter Lane this Saturday, September 19th. Francie White and Gerry Madden joined Wayne to discuss the concert, the…

Jekyll and Hyde Comes to Waterford
Waterford Musical Society is taking on one of musical theatre’s most dramatic shows. Next May, Jekyll & Hyde will come to the Theatre Royal, marking the first time the production has been staged in Waterford outside the festival. In this episode, Wayne chats with director Margaret Kavanagh abou…

Luke Corcoran and Robyn Brady talk Pub Theatre
Luke Corcoran and Robyn Brady talk Pub Theatre Waterford Pub Theatre Returns With Two Exciting Productions Luke Corcoran and producer Robin Brady joined Showtime on Sunday. They discuss new actors, fresh writing, and local theatre opportunities. Their project creates exciting opportunities for em…

Remembering Mona Manahan with Jim Nolan
Remembering Mona Manahan with Jim Nolan This podcast pays tribute to Waterford theatre legend Mona Manahan. Mona sadly passed away last week, leaving a remarkable legacy. Many people knew Mona as Des Manahan’s devoted wife. However, she built an impressive career within Irish theatre. Lifelong f…

Behind the Scenes at Spraoi on Showtime
Behind the Scenes at Spraoi on Showtime Spraoi returns to Waterford this week with another packed programme. We looked behind the scenes of Ireland's biggest free street arts festival. We chat with Spraoi programmer Deirdre Dwyer. She explains why street theatre feels so different. Performers mus…

Wayne Power & Team Visit Showtime
Wayne Power brings another original Waterford story to the stage with Kicking and Screaming. The new comedy arrives at Theatre Royal on 7 August for one night only. During my visit to rehearsals, the writer, director and cast shared what audiences can expect from this funny and heartfelt production…

Showtime Podcast with Martine Rogers of the Stagecoach
The Stage Coach is bringing Alice in Wonderland to Barron Hall in Stradbally, County Waterford this week. It promises a bright, imaginative, and family-friendly production from one of the area’s best-loved stage schools. Martine Rogers, the school’s owner and main tutor, leads the team. She joined…

Showtime Podcast with plenty of Moonshine
The Quay Players are back on stage at Garter Lane Theatre with Moonshine — a gem from the pen of local legend Jim Nolan. Best known for plays like Blackwater Angel and The Red Iron, Nolan’s writing always captures Waterford’s heart and humour. Moonshine is one of his earlier works, and it’s a real …

Showtime - Natasha Everitt tells us about 'Time Passes'
Our guest this week is Natasha Everitt - Theatre Maker. She brings her one-woman play to the stage this week - Time Passes. She plays Jennifer. As the blurb for the show says - Meet Jennifer. Jennifer lives with her Mother. Jennifer stopped going to therapy. And if that wasn’t enough, Jennifer da…

Showtime - The Portlaw Panto 2026
This episode of the Showtime Podcast dives straight into Portlaw panto. We celebrate 44 years of Portlaw Panto with pure community heart. Every laugh, song, and cheer comes straight from local spirit. We shine a light on “Rapunzel and the League of Princesses” this year. The show brings a fresh tw…