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 me on last week’s Showtime to tell me all about the production, and it was lovely to hear how much care and creativity has gone into it.

Audiences can expect familiar characters, lively performances, and plenty of colour on stage. The show gives young local performers a chance to shine in a welcoming community setting.

Barron Hall continues to be a great home for The Stage Coach. It supports local arts and helps keep theatre vibrant in Stradbally.

The Stage Coach has built a strong reputation for quality youth productions in County Waterford. This latest show looks set to continue that tradition in style.

Tickets can be booked by calling Martine on 087 9609614.

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&rsquo;s best-loved stage schools.
Martine Rogers, the school&rsquo;s owner and main tutor, leads the team. She joined me on last week&rsquo;s Showtime to tell me all about the production, and it was lovely to hear how much care and creativity has gone into it.
Audiences can expect familiar characters, lively performances, and plenty of colour on stage. The show gives young local performers a chance to shine in a welcoming community setting.
Barron Hall continues to be a great home for The Stage Coach. It supports local arts and helps keep theatre vibrant in Stradbally.
The Stage Coach has built a strong reputation for quality youth productions in County Waterford. This latest show looks set to continue that tradition in style.
Tickets can be booked by calling Martine on 087 9609614.

Join Wayne Brown each Sunday for Showtime - the very best of music from the world of musicals and stage. Wayne brings his wealth of knowledge and experience of theatre to the radio waves and chats to people involved in the industry.

Join Wayne Brown each Sunday for Showtime - the very best of music from the world of musicals and stage. Wayne brings his wealth of knowledge and experience of theatre to the radio waves and chats to people involved in the industry.

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Showtime Podcast with Martine Rogers of the Stagecoach

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,
their unusual musical mix, and what audiences can expect.

Despite the name, Omega 3 isn't a conventional orchestra.
The eight-piece group features several talented multi-instrumentalists. Their music moves freely between jazz, swing, folk, traditional music and classical compositions.

That variety creates some wonderfully unexpected moments. Paganini and Mozart can sit alongside energetic instrumentals, while familiar songs bring another dimension to the performance. The group has around ninety pieces in its repertoire, so creating the right setlist takes careful thought.

Gerry explains how they balance fast and slower numbers,
while also mixing songs with instrumental performances.
The result keeps the evening varied, entertaining and unpredictable.

The musicians bring an impressive range of instruments to Garter Lane.
Mandolin, guitar, bass, piano and accordion all feature.
Saxophone, clarinet, percussion and harmonica add further colour.

The atmosphere matters just as much as the music.
Their concerts often feel like a relaxed fireside session.
The musicians enjoy playing together, and audiences respond naturally.

That connection can turn familiar songs into shared experiences.
Beatles and Elvis classics regularly encourage audiences to sing along.
The orchestra doesn't simply perform for its audience.
They invite audiences to become part of the show.

Local songwriter Shane Barry will also feature on the night.
He opens the concert with his own material,
before potentially joining the orchestra later in the evening.

The Omega 3 Orchestra performs at Garter Lane at 8pm
on Saturday, September 19th. Tickets cost €20,
with limited availability remaining.

For a night of live music in Waterford,
Omega 3 offers something genuinely different.
Expect great musicianship, familiar favourites and plenty of surprises.

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, their unusual musical mix, and what audiences can expect.
Despite the name, Omega 3 isn't a conventional orchestra. The eight-piece group features several talented multi-instrumentalists. Their music moves freely between jazz, swing, folk, traditional music and classical compositions.
That variety creates some wonderfully unexpected moments. Paganini and Mozart can sit alongside energetic instrumentals, while familiar songs bring another dimension to the performance. The group has around ninety pieces in its repertoire, so creating the right setlist takes careful thought.
Gerry explains how they balance fast and slower numbers, while also mixing songs with instrumental performances. The result keeps the evening varied, entertaining and unpredictable.
The musicians bring an impressive range of instruments to Garter Lane. Mandolin, guitar, bass, piano and accordion all feature. Saxophone, clarinet, percussion and harmonica add further colour.
The atmosphere matters just as much as the music. Their concerts often feel like a relaxed fireside session. The musicians enjoy playing together, and audiences respond naturally.
That connection can turn familiar songs into shared experiences. Beatles and Elvis classics regularly encourage audiences to sing along. The orchestra doesn't simply perform for its audience. They invite audiences to become part of the show.
Local songwriter Shane Barry will also feature on the night. He opens the concert with his own material, before potentially joining the orchestra later in the evening.
The Omega 3 Orchestra performs at Garter Lane at 8pm on Saturday, September 19th. Tickets cost &euro;20, with limited availability remaining.
For a night of live music in Waterford, Omega 3 offers something genuinely different. Expect great musicianship, familiar favourites and plenty of surprises.

Omega 3 Orchestra Return to Garter Lane

 

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 about the exciting new production. Margaret explains why Jekyll & Hyde represents such a significant challenge for Waterford Musical Society. She also reveals why the show offers tremendous opportunities for performers, both onstage and backstage.

With its dark story, demanding characters and powerful score, Jekyll & Hyde gives performers plenty to explore. Margaret describes the roles as particularly substantial, both vocally and dramatically. The ensemble also plays an important part, with everyone onstage helping to tell the story.

The production also welcomes people who haven't worked with WMS before.
Whether you want to perform, help backstage or support fundraising, there's a role for you. Margaret encourages anyone interested to complete the expression-of-interest form.

The conversation also explores the social side of musical theatre. Rehearsals provide a great opportunity to meet people during winter. Fundraising events bring the wider society together too. While producing a major musical takes plenty of hard work, Margaret believes everyone should enjoy the experience.

Jekyll & Hyde will become Waterford Musical Society’s tenth production. The society has previously tackled shows including Oklahoma!, Fiddler on the Roof, Oliver! and Evita. This latest production takes the society in a darker, more dramatic direction.

The show also boasts a fantastic musical score. Audiences will recognise This Is the Moment, Someone Like You and Once Upon a Dream. Margaret points out that the soundtrack contains many more memorable songs.

Auditions will take place on October 11th and October 18th.
The process will cover singing, acting and movement. Ensemble auditions will take place in groups, helping performers feel more comfortable.

Expressions of interest are now open across Waterford Musical Society’s social media.
Search for Waterford Musical Society on Facebook and Instagram.

If you've ever wanted to join a musical, this could be your moment.

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Waterford Musical Society is taking on one of musical theatre&rsquo;s most dramatic shows. Next May, Jekyll &amp; 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 about the exciting new production. Margaret explains why Jekyll &amp; Hyde represents such a significant challenge for Waterford Musical Society. She also reveals why the show offers tremendous opportunities for performers, both onstage and backstage.
With its dark story, demanding characters and powerful score, Jekyll &amp; Hyde gives performers plenty to explore. Margaret describes the roles as particularly substantial, both vocally and dramatically. The ensemble also plays an important part, with everyone onstage helping to tell the story.
The production also welcomes people who haven't worked with WMS before. Whether you want to perform, help backstage or support fundraising, there's a role for you. Margaret encourages anyone interested to complete the expression-of-interest form.
The conversation also explores the social side of musical theatre. Rehearsals provide a great opportunity to meet people during winter. Fundraising events bring the wider society together too. While producing a major musical takes plenty of hard work, Margaret believes everyone should enjoy the experience.
Jekyll &amp; Hyde will become Waterford Musical Society&rsquo;s tenth production. The society has previously tackled shows including Oklahoma!, Fiddler on the Roof, Oliver! and Evita. This latest production takes the society in a darker, more dramatic direction.
The show also boasts a fantastic musical score. Audiences will recognise This Is the Moment, Someone Like You and Once Upon a Dream. Margaret points out that the soundtrack contains many more memorable songs.
Auditions will take place on October 11th and October 18th. The process will cover singing, acting and movement. Ensemble auditions will take place in groups, helping performers feel more comfortable.
Expressions of interest are now open across Waterford Musical Society&rsquo;s social media. Search for Waterford Musical Society on Facebook and Instagram.
If you've ever wanted to join a musical, this could be your moment.

Jekyll and Hyde Comes to Waterford

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 emerging Waterford theatre talent.

Luke launched pub theatre after working with new actors. He wanted to create opportunities outside traditional theatre funding systems. Waterford has plenty of pubs, so Luke embraced that advantage.
He writes short plays and performs them before live audiences. The format delivers multiple short plays during one great night.

This summer brings Pub Theatre Royale to Waterford audiences. The programme offers comedy and thought-provoking storytelling. Each play explores different characters, relationships, and social themes.The performances focus strongly on actors and powerful writing.

Tactile explores language, culture, immigration, identity, and human connection. Pavlo Bondarenko speaks Ukrainian throughout his character's journey. Kanisha Duvall speaks Irish during their powerful exchanges together. Their performances show how emotions can cross language barriers.

Good Christopher combines comedy with sharp commentary about language. Peter Wright and Gillian Walsh lead this entertaining production together. The final play, Forty, delivers a very different experience. David Green leads seven actors through an unusual competition. The story follows Forty, a legendary local drinking champion. However, Forty shocks everyone when he orders red lemonade instead.

The podcast also explores another important Waterford theatre project. A Village brings recovery programme participants onto the Theatre Royal stage. Luke created the play through his In Other Words Project. The production explores Brehon Law through humour and storytelling. The project also shows how theatre can build confidence. Participants have already found new opportunities through their acting experiences. Their stories demonstrate theatre's potential beyond entertainment and performance alone.

Pub Theatre Royale takes place Thursday, August twentieth, this week. Theatre Royal hosts the show, with tickets costing €22.50. A Village takes place Tuesday, August eighteenth, at seven.
Both productions celebrate Waterford theatre, creativity, inclusion, and community.

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.&nbsp;They discuss new actors, fresh writing, and local theatre opportunities.&nbsp;Their project creates exciting opportunities for emerging Waterford theatre talent.
Luke launched pub theatre after working with new actors.&nbsp;He wanted to create opportunities outside traditional theatre funding systems.&nbsp;Waterford has plenty of pubs, so Luke embraced that advantage. He writes short plays and performs them before live audiences.&nbsp;The format delivers multiple short plays during one great night.
This summer brings Pub Theatre Royale to Waterford audiences.&nbsp;The programme offers comedy and thought-provoking storytelling.&nbsp;Each play explores different characters, relationships, and social themes.The performances focus strongly on actors and powerful writing.
Tactile explores language, culture, immigration, identity, and human connection.&nbsp;Pavlo Bondarenko speaks Ukrainian throughout his character's journey.&nbsp;Kanisha Duvall speaks Irish during their powerful exchanges together.&nbsp;Their performances show how emotions can cross language barriers.
Good Christopher combines comedy with sharp commentary about language.&nbsp;Peter Wright and Gillian Walsh lead this entertaining production together.&nbsp;The final play, Forty, delivers a very different experience.&nbsp;David Green leads seven actors through an unusual competition.&nbsp;The story follows Forty, a legendary local drinking champion.&nbsp;However, Forty shocks everyone when he orders red lemonade instead.
The podcast also explores another important Waterford theatre project.&nbsp;A Village brings recovery programme participants onto the Theatre Royal stage.&nbsp;Luke created the play through his In Other Words Project.&nbsp;The production explores Brehon Law through humour and storytelling.&nbsp;The project also shows how theatre can build confidence.&nbsp;Participants have already found new opportunities through their acting experiences.&nbsp;Their stories demonstrate theatre's potential beyond entertainment and performance alone.
Pub Theatre Royale takes place Thursday, August twentieth, this week.&nbsp;Theatre Royal hosts the show, with tickets costing &euro;22.50.&nbsp;A Village takes place Tuesday, August eighteenth, at seven. Both productions celebrate Waterford theatre, creativity, inclusion, and community.

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