Theatre Royal Winter Season brochure - Waterford Viking Triangle

autumn season brochure september – december 2013
supported by the department of social protection and co-funded by the european social fund.

BOOKING INFORMATION
The Theatre Royal accepts bookings in person, by phone or online. All ticket prices include
€1 transaction fee as laid down by Theatre Royal.
Phone: 051 874 402
In person:
Payment is accepted by cash, cheque, laser, debit or credit card.
Online: You can book your tickets online 24 hours a day at www.theatreroyal.ie –
you can also select your seat from an interactive map.
BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS:
Monday to Friday: 10am – 4pm (10am – 8pm on performance days)
Saturday: 12pm – 4pm (to 8pm on performance days)
Sundays and Bank Holidays: Box Office opens one hour before the performance for
ticket collection.
CONCESSIONS
Concessions for OAP’s, Students, Unwaged, and children are available for some
productions. The availability, amount discounted, and production applicable to is
decided on by each individual producer and not the Theatre Royal. Where family tickets
are available the group must consist of two adults and two children. I.D. for all
concessions will be requested at time of booking or at time of collection.
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DISCOUNTS FOR GROUPS
Group bookings are available for shows at the Theatre Royal. Contact the Box Office for
further information. Groups of 10 or more are entitled to at least 10% discount,
depending on the production.
ACCESS
The Theatre Royal is an accessible venue with ramp access, loop induction, wheelchair
seats and adapted toilets. We would ask wheelchair users to book directly with the box
office rather than online to ensure that we facilitate you.
REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES
We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase except in the
event of a cancellation by the venue or producers.
THEATRE ROYAL BAR
Why not relax and enjoy a pre-show drink. Select wines, soft drinks, bottled beers, tea
and coffee are available from 7pm on performance evenings. The bar will be closed
during the performance and patrons may not return until the interval. You can also
pre-order your interval drink before the show which will be ready for collection in the
vestibule at the interval.
Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.

NODECONF.EU
conference
Date:
Ticket Price:
Monday 9 to
Wednesday 11 September
SOLD OUT
Part of the JSConf family of conferences,
NodeConf.Eu is an important new event in
Europe’s tech community. NodeConf.eu is only the
second Major Node.js conference to be held in
Europe.
In 2012 it was NodeDublin, critically acclaimed as
one of the best open source conferences ever held.
Now in 2013 the NodeDublin team have joined up
with the NodeConf.US organisers to bring
NodeConf.eu to Waterford.
NodeLand and NodeTown are born! NodeConf.Eu
2013 is brought to you by Waterford Technology
company nearForm.
Christine Bovill’s PIAF
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Start Time:
Ticket Price:
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Thursday 12 September
8pm
€20/ €18 conc
Legendary French singer Edith Piaf is as
well-known for her tragic life and premature death
as she is for her music.
So it takes a very special performer to create a
show that brings you the songs of 'The Little
Sparrow' and leads you through a potted history
of the troubled chanteuse's life whilst also
making you smile.
Christine Bovill is that performer. Originally from
Glasgow, the former teacher and jazz singer
describes Edith Piaf as "an old friend" and her
genuine affection for the singer is palpable. Each
song is introduced with an explanation of its
subject matter and roots, for those of us whose
French is a little rusty.
‘Something that will stay with you for the rest of
your life’ Sunday Times

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Fishamble: The New Play Company presents
SILENT
Winner of a FRINGE FIRST and HERALD ANGEL at
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2011 and THE ARGUS
ANGEL at Brighton Festival 2012.
Written and performed by Pat Kinevane. Directed by
Jim Culleton. Produced by Marketa Dowling.
Composed by Denis Clohessy
Date:
Start Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: €18 / €16
Friday 13 September
Homeless McGoldrig once had splendid things.
But he has lost it all - including his mind. He now
dives into the wonderful wounds of his past
through the romantic world of Rudolph Valentino.
Dare to laugh at despair and gasp at redemption in
this brave, bleak, beautiful production.
Passionate one-man show… stunning.’ Ben
Brantley, The New York Times
‘a must-see if ever there was one’ The List
'dazzling theatricality' The Guardian
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Fishamble: The New Play Company presents
FORGOTTEN
Date:
Start Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: €18 / €16
Saturday 14 September
Flor wants to bath himself
Dora wants her chowder now
Gustus wants his house back
Eucharia wants to make an announcement…
Pat Kinevane’s captivating portrayal of four elderly
characters, living in retirement homes and care
facilities around Ireland. With vibrancy and
haunting honesty, Kinevane’s stylized performance
brings to life these sometimes forgotten voices of
society.
Written and performed by Pat Kinevane Directed by
Jim Culleton Produced by Marketa Dowling.
‘Drop everything. Book now… captivating, moving,
and – yes – even unforgettable.’ - Irish Times
‘incredibly moving and unequivocally
beautiful…immediate and compelling’ -
The Scotsman

CULTURE NIGHT
FREE EVENT
Culture Night Arts Fair in the Theatre Royal: Find
out about everything arts-wise happening in
Waterford over the coming months. The vestibule
in the Theatre Royal will be packed with arts
organisations, arts groups and artists, showing and
demonstrating their wares.
Date:
Start Time:
Ticket Price:
Friday 20 September
6pm to 8pm
FREE EVENT
PLAY
Red Kettle Theatre Company presents
LOVER’S DUST
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A contemporary tale of love, obsession, jealousy
and fairies.
An extraordinary, imaginative and powerful new
play from one of Waterford’s most exciting and
courageous young writers, Martina Collender.
Directed by Ben Hennessy and produced in
conjunction with Taibhse.
Not for the faint-hearted – strictly over 15s.
Date:
Start Time:
Ticket Price:
Wednesday 18 to
Saturday 21 September
8pm
€15 / €12 / €5 for preview
Wednesday 18 Sept
€12 Culture night Special
“ Full of thought and invention… strong and
imaginative’ Waterford News & Star

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SUZANNA GERAGHTY’S
AWARD-WINNING COMEDY
“AUDITIONS ZOE’S AUDITIONS”
Date:
Start Time:
Ticket Price:
Thursday 26 September
8pm
€16 / €14 conc.
€10 children
A heart-warming, comically uplifting tale of
self-realization.
Meet Zoe, a back stage worker who dreams of landing
an acting job. Her senile agent sends her on an
assortment of inappropriate auditions ranging from
Riverdance to being shot out of a cannon for a touring
circus. As she gets farther from the job, Zoe just
might be getting closer to herself. Suitable for children
9yrs and up.
‘Hilarious…Powerful... A serious investigation, told
through comedy, of, well, the meaning of life.’ Irish
Examiner
‘A real treat…An Irish Lucille Ball’ Women About Town
‘charming ...A gifted physical comedienne’ New York
Times
Winner of New York's Favourite Show, The Audience
Award.
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AMERICAN WRESTLING
wrestling
THE AMERICAN WRESTLING ROADSHOW
COMES TO TOWN
Wrestling Superstars will collide in an epic
encounter inside the ring that will grip the
audience's attention like nothing you have seen
before.
Take the chance to get up close and personal with
your favourite wrestling stars like Wade Barrett,
Drew McIntyre, Mason Ryan and of course
Ireland’s own Sheamus.
Date:
Start Time:
Ticket Price: €15
Friday 27 September
8pm
This bone-crunching event is catered towards kids
both young and old! The non-violent evening is the
perfect family bonding experience, as the good guys
take on the baddies.

MUSIC TRAIN
RTE Big Music Week, along with Irish Rail, takes to
the tracks for a nationwide, musical journey,
showcasing the breadth and depth of Irish music
from country, to pop, to jazz, classical, contemporary
and rock.
Starting off on Monday morning 30th September
from Connolly Station Dublin, the train stops in
Waterford city on the first night of its journey.
Date:
Start Time:
Ticket Price: €20
Monday 30 September
8pm
So join us for a live broadcast concert (John
Creedon Show RTE Radio 1) from the stage of the
Theatre Royal as some of the Big Music Week
Train’s resident musicians like Steve Cooney, Wallis
Bird, and Mary Coughlan, join forces with south
east talent Karan Casey, Donal Clancy and The
Muggins for a benefit gig with a difference.
talk
Date:
Start Time:
Ticket Price: €15
Wednesday 2 October
7.30pm please note
early performance time
DOUG ALLAN
Adventures, encounters and insights from the award
winning cameraman whose TV credits include the
epic wildlife series: Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Life,
Human Planet, Ocean Giants, Frozen Planet,
Operation Iceberg and Wild Cameramen at Work.
Sir David Attenborough says “For me, wildlife
cameramen don’t come much more special than
Doug. There’s just no one else who knows these
frozen worlds as he does”.
Join Doug as he takes you up close and personal
with the animals that live in the wildest places on
earth. See amazing film footage on the big screen
and listen to Doug’s experiences of working with Sir
David Attenborough, Charlie Bird, Gordon Ramsay,
Ewan McGregor and others. Ask Doug questions
about his wildlife experiences and chat to him about
his extreme adventures. He’ll also be selling and
signing copies of his book Freeze Frame (€30).
This one is not to be missed!
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Irish Association of Barbershop Singers.
24th International Convention
An Extravaganza of Harmony ,
Entertainment and Wonderful Music
Friday October 4th: The Joan Kelly Memorial
Competition for acappella entertainment
Saturday: October 5th Gala Concert of Winners with
special guests
Date: Friday 4 to Saturday 5
October
Start Time:
Ticket Price:
Friday 2pm & 8pm
Saturday 10am, 2pm &
8pm
SOLD OUT
‘Old School’ All 4 members of Old School have a rich
barbershop past. They all grew up listening to their
dad’s singing barbershop. They deliver a musical and
visual delivery from the heart, which is believable and
sensitive to the song and its classic arrangement
throughout. Kipp Buckner, Joe Connolly, Joe Krones
and Jack Pinto were placed International Gold Medal
Champions in Kansas City in July 2011.
‘The Mix’ An a cappella barbershop quartet from the
North West of England. They are current U.K. Ladies
Gold Medal Champions and European Female Quartet
Champions. We are delighted to welcome Sandra
Lea-Riley, Nancy Kelsall, Jo Braham and Andrea Day to
our weekend of song and friendship in Waterford.
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PHANTOM AND THE MUSICALS
Featuring Barry Walker’s Smackee
musical
This fast paced high-energy show - headed by lead
vocalist and principal of the show, Barry Walker, takes
you on a musical coaster ride from the music of The
King and I, and Rodgers & Hammerstein, to Les
Miserable & Phantom of the Opera, and the music of
the maestro Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber! Throw in the
likes of the music of Grease and Abba’s Mama Mia
to name just two, add in nostalgic classics such as
Calamity Jane & The Sound Of Music - its nonstop
entertainment from start to finish!
Date:
Start Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: €22.50
Sunday 6 October
The cast which have now been together for over 10
years, includes sensational female vocalists DAWN
GLENVILLE & MARGARET BARNES, alongside the
talents of lead guitarist and keyboard player ROB
MACKENZIE, the talented TOM BARNES on bass
guitar from bonny Scotland, and finally keyboard
player KEITH HARRISON, who along with show
principal BARRY WALKER, ensure a night that you
will never forget.

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Gyre and Gimble Productions &
Verdant Productions presents
ALONE IT STANDS
On October 31, 1978, Munster played the mighty All
Blacks, the undisputed kings of rugby. Munster played
as if their lives depended on it, and even the
earthworms in the Limerick pitch were cheering for
them. The Goliaths didn't know what had hit them when
Munster beat them 12:0 in one of the sporting stories of
the century!
Date:
Monday 7 October
Tuesday 8 October
Wednesday 9 October
Start Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: €20 / €17.50
€15 – Monday Night only
A multitude of different stories weave together to tell the
tale of the hype and nervousness running up to and
during the big match--stories of birth, tragedy and
building bonfires prevail as 6 actors recreate 62 roles in
re-telling this story that inspires and perspires in the
same evening.
The match was never televised so this is your only
chance to relive the experience! Come along and see for
yourself what happens when Munster, the Kiwis, the
crowd, the ball, the dog and the pregnant woman all
push and shove to create one momentous day.
THE LEGEND OF LUKE KELLY
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music
Chris Kavanagh and the band have been performing
this heartfelt tribute to Luke Kelly since 2001. They
are honoured to be the first to tribute the late
Dubliner.
They have been selling out shows home and abroad
for years now, and have also recorded an album of
self penned songs, with the influence of Luke Kelly
on board.
Date:
Start Time:
Ticket Price: €16
Friday 11 October
8pm
Chris was honoured further when The Dubliners
asked him to perform on their 2011 German tour. He
was so successful that they invited him on stage
again at their 50th anniversary shows in Dublin’s
Vicar St.

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ITALIAN DIRE STRAITS
For the first time in Ireland!
Considered the best European Dire Straits tribute
band with an artistic sound very close to Mark
Knopfler’s original. The song list covers the
complete career of Dire Straits – more than 2 hrs
including the classics Sultans of Swing, Tunnel of
Love, Telegraph Road, Romeo and Juliet, Brothers in
Arms, Money for Nothing and mixed with songs such
as News and Private Investigations.
Date:
Start Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: €20 / €18
Saturday 12 October
‘They are credited as one of the best European
tributes to Dire Straits ... the sounds are very close
to the originality of the group’.
Tam Tam Milan
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Mill Productions
FRANK PIG SAYS HELLO
by Patrick McCabe
Date:
Start Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: €16 / €14
Thursday 17 October
A black comedy, a grotesque fusion of storytelling
and role-play where over 30 characters are played by
two versatile actors, the production offers a highly
theatrical, visually inventive experience. Frank Pig
Says Hello touches the soul.
From one of Ireland’s most daringly original
writers, Frank Pig Says Hello, is Patrick McCabe’s
stage version of his acclaimed novel The Butcher
Boy. Francie Brady, is a troubled boy struggling to
come to terms with himself, his family and
ultimately, his entire surroundings. A searing and
provocative investigation of violence that charts the
disintegration of this young man.

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OTHELLO
Presented by Icarus Theatre
Collective and King’s Theatre,
Southsea
Date:
Start Time:
Ticket Price:
Friday 18 October
8pm
€20 / €18 conc
€15 students
A tempestuous journey from scandal and intrigue
to lust and vengeance. Othello is a legend in his
own lifetime: noble, brave, victorious. Honest Iago
fuels his venom with malignant and hateful
contempt. Othello’s world will be brought vividly to
life as a live string quartet and stunning ensemble
cast combine with some of literature’s most vibrant
language and characters. A dangerous tale of
ambition, jealousy and love will unfurl as
Shakespeare’s classic tale of deception hurtles to
its dramatic and poignant conclusion.
Running time: approx 2 hours 30 minutes,
including interval.
School Bookings: please enquire through box office.
comedy
BRENDAN GRACE
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Amazing Grace IS a catch phrase often applied to
Brendan Grace and indeed very true in many
respects. The genial and much loved family
comedian is celebrating 42 years in the comedy
business and is now more popular than at any time
in his career to date and what an illustrious career
that has been.
Brendan's latest show features some brand new
material and some 'Old Favourites' from his vast
repertoire over the last 40 years. His sense of
timing and ability to read an audience is without
equal.
Date:
Start Time:
Ticket Price: €30
Saturday 19 October
8pm
A brilliant character actor, his 'Bottler' character is
legendary and is now featured at every
performance. Brendan's drawing power is
enormous and the 'House Full' sign is the norm at
his concerts. Don’t miss it!

EQUINOX
Equinox is deeply rooted in a wide spectrum of jazz
tradition, which constantly informs the band’s
musical explorations. The band plays a mix of vivid
original pieces, personal arrangements of
standards and classic jazz repertoire by the likes of
Thelonious Monk, Billy Strayhorn, Charles Mingus
and Horace Silver.
jazz
Based in the Netherlands, Equinox is co-lead by
Guitarist Dan Nicholas and bassist Johnny Daly.
Joining Nicholas and Daly are three of the country’s
top jazz musicians; tenor saxophonist Sjoerd
Dijkhuizen, pianist Bob Wijnen and master
drummer Marcel Serierse.
Date:
Start Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: €18 / €16
Wednesday 23 October
‘Equinox play their music in a style that is deeply
respectful to its roots, but which is both
entertaining and accessible to a wide audience.
Cool and lucid performances - exciting and
virtuosic, a joy to hear’ Bill Whelan
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COUNTRY
MUSIC
GET RHYTHM
A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Featuring songs from throughout Cash's career. An
8 piece band replicating the classic Cash,
Tennessee Three, Carter Family and Carl Perkins
line up.
Paul McCann will be recreating the role of Johnny
Cash and June Carter's vocal duties will be
performed by Louise O'Reilly.
Date:
Start Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: €20 / €18
Friday 25 October

IMAGINE ARTS FESTIVAL
Youth Dance Celebration
Imagine Arts Festival presents YDC’13, a unique dance feast served with
energy and panache! This popular annual event, now in its 11th year, brings
Waterford's keen and dedicated up and coming young dancers together to
celebrate their passion for dance.
Date: Saturday 27th Oct | Time: 3pm | Tickets: €5
Imagine Arts Festival Film Screening
This year Imagine presents the handsome and lavish looking 1974 version of
The Great Gatsby featuring Robert Redford, Mia Farrow and Sam Waterston.
Come enjoy a pre-movie prohibition drink and period music and if you dare
to don at least one piece which references the prohibition era you may find
yourself the lucky winner of a voucher for Muse on the Quay.
Date: Saturday 27th Oct | Time: 7pm | Tickets: €15 (includes entry in competition
and pre show drink)

musical
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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
SOUTH EAST THEATRE GROUP
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s best and most successful musical THE
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA comes to the Theatre Royal for the
very first time. South Eastern Theatre Group make a welcome
return with their production of the record breaking musical The
Phantom Of The Opera. Their previous productions include Les
Miserables and more recently Miss Saigon and both productions
sold out in record time and The Phantom Of The Opera should
prove to be no different. The world's most popular musical The
Phantom Of The Opera is sure to prove a huge hit with Musical
lovers of all ages. With songs like Music Of The Night, All I Ask Of
You, Masquerade, Phantom Of The Opera, Wishing You Were
Somehow Here Again, Point Of No Return, Angel Of Music and
many many more it's easy to see why the spectacular Phantom
Of The Opera is the must see musical of the year.
Early booking for this production is essential to guarantee your
seats.
Date:
Thursday 31 October to
Saturday 9 November
Time:
7.30pm please note
early performance time
Ticket Price:
€20
€15 restricted view

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COMPANY GAVIN ROBERTSON presents
BOND! An Unauthorised Parody...
Bond is back… older but still wisecracking…
In his latest physical cartoon style adventure, Gavin
Robertson focuses his attention on the Bond
phenomenon, spoofing the characters adored by
millions, and exploding every cliché in the book(s)…
solo! In which Bond meets his greatest arch-villain yet
- Ian Fleming himself, courtesy of a time-machine,
and featuring the smallest car chase (n)ever seen!
“Gavin Robertson performs with a subtle authority
that is compelling to watch” The Guardian
Date:
Start Time:
Ticket Price:
Sunday 10 November
8pm
€17 / €14 conc
music
THE AMERICAN TEMPTATIONS
LIVE FROM THE USA
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Date:
Start Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: €20 / €18
Wednesday 13 November
Experience the magic of Motown, and one of the
biggest selling groups of all time live on stage.
The Temptations’ magnificent career is nothing
short of astonishing. Growing up on the tough
streets of Detroit, Michigan, they went on to
become one the biggest vocal groups of all time.
With their career spanning five decades, millions of
records sold and an induction into the Rock & Roll
Hall of Fame, these really are legends of the modern
music era. Featuring all the big hits such as My Girl,
Get Ready, Papa Was a Rolling Stone and many
more… This is a show for all Motown fans young
and old.

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concert
Barrack Street Concert Band
presents
MAGIC MOMENTS THE MUSIC
OF BURT BACHARACH
With classic songs like What's New Pussycat? Alfie,
The Look of Love, Walk On By, Bacharach's
legendary song writing has touched millions of
listeners the world over. To help us to perform
Burt's songs we have Ireland’s greatest singer Red
Hurley and international singer Kathy Nugent.
Date:
Start Time:
Ticket Price: €15
Friday 15 November
8pm
The Barrack Street Concert Band is a local
community band and has entertained generations
of Waterfordians since its first performance at the
May procession in Mt. Sion in 1870 - an incredible
143 years ago! The band is one of the only bands in
Ireland that have unbroken service in its 143 years,
through a Civil War and two World Wars to say the
least.

musical
BACK TO BROADWAY
Let this mesmerising show take you through the
world of musicals, its drama, its beauty and its
sheer joy.
In Back to Broadway, 30 of the best loved tunes
from Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Les
Miserables, Grease, Lion King, West Side Story
and many, many more are performed live on stage
by some of the best singers and dancers working
today.
Date:
Start Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: €20 / €18
Saturday 16 November
Each song is interwoven by a narrator who gives
the audience just a little of the history and plotline
of each musical, allowing you to step straight in to
the story.
Monica Loughman Ballet
presents THE NUTCRACKER
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Date:
Start Time: 3pm
Ticket Price: €26
€21 child and conc
€15 restricted view
Sunday 17 November
ballet
The Nutcracker is the undisputed most popular
classical ballet in the world. Monica Loughman
makes a welcome return with this family favourite
- a magical tale about a young girl’s dream that
her favourite toy, The Nutcracker doll becomes a
shining knight and together they travel to a
magical far off world.
An audience member said: “Why have I left it so
long to see a ballet? Incredible that something
can be so amazingly beautiful to watch and
thoroughly entertaining at the same time. I'm
taken hook, line and sinker; bring on the next
one, sheer brilliance!! “

Wreckreation Productions
Presents
GENIE MAC IT’S ALADDIN!
It’s November, its dark, its gloomy, its wintery it’s
depressing…..
Oh no it’s not! Because…….
Genie Mac they’re back! Wreckcreation productions
with another show.
So! Shake off those winter blues and let the usual
brilliant cast, entertain you with their version of
Aladdin. Yep Aladdin with a lamp, a scheming
uncle, a hairy widow and of course, a magic Genie
making wishes come true.
Date:
Start Time:
Ticket Price: €17
Thursday 21 November
Friday 22 November
8pm
BUT, you don’t need a Genie for some magical
moments. Just buy a ticket!
In support of the Brothers of Charity Services,
South East.
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THE FUREYS & DAVY ARTHUR
music
Renowned for their hit songs I Will Love You, When
You Were Sweet 16, The Green Fields of France, The
Old Man, Red Rose Café, From Clare to Here, Her
Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway, Leaving Nancy, Steal
Away etc., The Fureys & Davey Arthur have been
entertaining audiences worldwide for 35 years.
They are responsible for some of the most stirring
music ever to capture the public imagination. Their
folk / middle of the road based songs and music
has received standing ovations in some of the
biggest concert halls in the world.
Date:
Start Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: €25/23 conc.
Saturday 23 November
Their emotive songs stir many emotions….tears and
laughter, sadness and joy. A Fureys & Davy Arthur
concert is always a night to remember. Early
booking advised.

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My Eyes Adored you –
THE FRANKIE VALLI STORY
Date:
Start Time:
Ticket Price:
Sunday 24 November
8pm
€20/ €18 conc
€15 restricted view
This fantastic show features all of the hits of Frankie
Valli including:
Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man, Ragdoll, Working
My Way Back To You, Lets Hang On, Bye Bye Baby,
Silence Is Golden, Beggin, Sherry, December 63 (Oh
What A Night), Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, My Eyes
Adored You, plus many, many more.
Whether you’re a hard- core Frankie Valli fan, like to
be thoroughly entertained, or just appreciate a
superb vocalist when you hear one, The Frankie Valli
Story is guaranteed to leave you dancing your way
home and beggin for more !........Oh What A Night!
DONAL SKEHAN
Kitchen Hero
The HomeCooked Tour
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Date:
Start Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: €21 / €19
cookery
Tuesday 26 November
You’ve seen Donal Skehan on RTÉ One’s Kitchen
Hero, now come to his first live Irish HomeCooked
Tour this November and see him cook up delicious
meals live on stage, with lots of fun, loads of food
and lashings of audience participation!
His new book HomeCooked will be released in
October 2013 to coincide with the tour backed up by
a series of online videos and full media campaign.
His newly launched online quarterly magazine
FEAST:
A Dinner Journal has been read by over 1 million
people worldwide since the release of its first issue.
Apart from the tour, TV shows, blogs, video
channels, magazines and god knows what else
Donal's brand new food range, SKOFF launches
this Autumn with a range of SKOFF pies!

comedy
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ROBERT C KELLY AND MARTIN LYNCH
PRESENT 51 SHADES OF MAGGIE
Written by Leesa Harker
Fifty One Shades of Maggie is the Number 1 best
selling comedy send-up of 50 Shades of Grey.
Lovable Maggie is a working class girl who knows
what she wants in a man, however, like most
women, has been let down by all the men in her
life. Attending an interview at the Social Security
Maggie meets the handsome and hunky Mr Big!
Will he turn out to be the man of her dreams, or
will his “Private Room of Pain” put her off?
Date:
Start Time:
Ticket Price: €25
Wednesday 27 to
Friday 29 November
Wed & Thursday 8pm
Friday 8.30pm
In this hilarious new play full of naughty bits, join
Maggie and her friends on this (slightly filthy)
journey of love, booze and whips!
Please note due to the strong language and themes
of an adult nature this show is deemed unsuitable
for anyone under the age of 16.
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Date:
Start Time:
Ticket Price: €20
Saturday 30 November
8pm
music
ABBA FOREVER
Bring The Forty Years Celebration
to the Theatre Royal...
It’s almost Christmas! It’s Party Time! It’s Abba!
Their music is the most played on radio stations
around the world and the musical based on their
life is still packing theatres from Waterloo (Pardon
the pun!) to Timbuktu.
Believe it or not, it is forty years since they started
and this terrific show celebrates with a loud and
proud fanfare! It has played to full houses all over
Ireland during their tours here for the past 5 years,
and it packed every theatre on last year’s visit, when
they received repeated standing ovations for what
was one of the most memorable shows of the year.

pantomime
time!
ALADDIN
The Waterford Panto Society is proud to present the
magical family adventure 'Aladdin' this December in the
Theatre Royal.
Directed once more by Richie Hayes with Choreography
by Erica Delaney Hayes and a full live band under
Musical Director Wayne Brown it will also feature Spraoi
designed Sets, colourful characters and the most fun
you'll have this Christmas season.
More information on www.waterfordpantosociety.com
Ticket Price:
€19.50 and €16 (inc booking fee)
Booking will open on the 17 Sept.
Dates & Times:
Sat 7 Dec - 2.30 pm and 8pm
Sun 8 - 2.30 pm
Wed 11 - 8pm
Thu 12 - 8pm
Fri 13 - 8pm
Sat 14 - 2.30pm and 8pm
Sun 15 - 2.30pm
Wed 18 - 8pm
Thu 19 - 8pm
Fri 20 - 8pm
Sat 21 - 2.30pm only.

Ard Rì Entertainments presents
THE HIGH KINGS
Date:
Start Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: €25/ €23
music
Sunday 1 December
Ireland’s Folk Band of the year The High Kings
comprising Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin
Furey and Darren Holden. Coming from
accomplished musical pedigrees, The High Kings
grew up in households soaked in the Irish musical
tradition and each member of the band witnessed
firsthand the power of well crafted Irish music on
an audience.
Since The High Kings started, they have sold out
hundreds of shows in Ireland and the US, awarded
Best Folk Band for three years running, made
numerous TV appearances and performed for at
the invitation of the previous Irish President Mary
McAleese and President Obama. They have
achieved platinum status with their first two
albums – The High Kings & Memory Lane.
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Theatre Productions Presents
CHRISTMAS CROONERS
Returning with a brand new show now in its’ eighth
record breaking year. Jam packed with festive
favourites and the Christmas hits of Bing Crosby,
Nat King Cole and Ol’ blue eyes himself, Frank
Sinatra.
christmas
Date:
Start Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: €22/ €20 conc
Tuesday 10 December
A fantastic cast of West-End Singers, backed by the
superb and talented band The Jazz- All-Stars
perform over 30 well known Christmas hits and
festive favourites and a few surprises!
The Crooners give the audience a show full of
swinging Christmas cheer, and witty banter, a
perfect show for the perfect season.
Guaranteed to get you in the festive mood, come
and sing along to great songs from Christmas past.

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WIRELESS THEATRE PRESENTS
A CHRISTMAS CAROL! ON AIR!
Have yourself a merry little Christmas with Wireless
Mystery Theatre's 1940's jukebox musical - A
Christmas Carol. With live music, hand cranked
sound effects and authentic '40's radio jingles and
Christmas commercials, this is the perennially
favourite tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge and his spectral
Christmas visitors, with a twist - its set in a '40's radio
studio!
A real heart-warming Christmas treat with a quirky
vintage style.
Date:
Start Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: €18 /€16
Monday 16 December
classical
Date:
Start Time: 8 pm
Ticket Price: €30 / €28
Tuesday 17 December
VLADIMIR’S
CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS
The Slovak violin sensation will be performing a
brand new Viennese Christmas programme
including pieces from his forthcoming album
Vladimir's Classical Christmas which will be
released this November.
Join him as he adds a festive glow to some of the
most beautiful classical melodies from the
Romantic era, together with a flurry of seasonal
evergreens to get you set for the most wonderful
time of the year.
Also performing will be soprano Claudia Boyle,
tenor Sean Costello as well as eight members of
Vladimir’s musically gifted family. With music from
the Strauss Family, Franz Lehar and Christmas
songs you know and love, this is the perfect start to
the holiday celebrations.
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coming
up in early 2014
NEIL DELAMERE: Smartbomb
Making his welcome yearly return to the Waterford stage with a
new show.
Delamere is a banter bomb, primed to make you explode with
laughter… simply put, he is a master – The Scotsman
Funny, engaged, clever, inventive, entertaining - Independent
Saturday 4 January 2014 - 8pm €20
THEATRE ROYAL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
MACBETH REVIEW
Directed by Ben Barnes and Facilitation by Liam Meagher
The production is designed to animate and elucidate the play for
Leaving Certificate students, however all our patrons are
welcome to attend.
Theatre Royal Tuesday 14 – Thursday 16 January
On tour to Kilkenny, Wexford, Tipperary and Carlow also, please
contact local venue box office for school booking details
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TOMMY FLEMING
Tommy Fleming is now recognised throughout his homeland of
Ireland and across the world as one of the finest singers of his
generation. Appealing to all ages, musical tastes and cultures,
audiences have now recognised Tommy Fleming as a truly
unique talent.to Darwin within the space of minutes.
Sunday 2 February 2014 - 8pm €30
JACK L
In this stunning show, Jack gives us a potted look at his
phenomenal career to date.
As with all great shows, it feels over too soon……Edinburgh
Evening News
Saturday 8 February 2014 - 8pm €22

THEATRE ROYAL SEATING PLANS
Upper Circle
Dress Circle
Stalls
Exit
For seats numbered 1 – 10 please enter the auditorium through the box office. Your pre ordered
drinks will be in the bar at the interval. For seats 11 – 20 please enter through the vestibule and
collect pre ordered drinks in the vestibule. Please note that there are restricted view seats on all
levels, please call the box office for more details.
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HOW TO FIND US
RIVER SUIR
TOWER HOTEL
CHRIST CHURCH
DUNMORE EAST
CORK
For directions, visit our website at www.theatreroyal.ie

WEDDINGS AT THE THEATRE ROYAL
The beautifully elegant vestibule at the
Theatre Royal is available as a venue for civil
wedding ceremonies. If you’re looking for
something a little different and want classic
simplicity in a venue steeped in heritage then
this is the setting for you.
We can accommodate wedding ceremonies
for up to 100 people in our striking 18th
century entrance hall. Surrounded by an
eclectic selection of art work from the
Waterford City Municipal Art Collection, one
of the hidden gems of the Irish art world, you
and your significant other can exchange vows
with as little or as much formality as you
desire.
Weddings have the option of holding a
champagne reception after the ceremony in
the vestibule.
To discuss your wedding plans, please
contact Lee Power on 353 51 853626
or email lee@theatreroyal.ie

Support Waterford’s longest running arts and
entertainment venue and one of our cities most
historic and iconic buildings by becoming a Friend
of the Theatre Royal.
For a nominal contribution of €75, you can help us
support and present local and national artists and bring
world class performers to south east audiences.
Our Business Friend Scheme offers the opportunity to
promote your business for as little as €500 plus vat with
great additional benefits. Contact lee@theatreroyal.ie for
more information.
GIFT VOUCHERS
Give the gift of a great night out at the
Theatre Royal! Let them choose the shows
they love.
Our vouchers are ideal for birthdays,
Christmas, wedding presents, Father’s Day,
Mother’s Day, colleague’s presents, thank you
presents... in fact the list is endless.
Gift Voucher bookings can be made in person
or by phone or online. The Theatre Royal’s
Gift Voucher’s can be redeemed for event
tickets at any time.
Please note that gift vouchers cannot be
replaced if lost or stolen. Theatre Royal gift
vouchers expire 12 months from date of
purchase.

THEATRE ROYAL FRIENDS
Gold Friends
Caulfield McCarthy Group
Tower Hotel
Waterford Airport
Silver Friends
Bellissimo
Bodega
Book a Room
Revolution
Granville Hotel
Waterford Castle
Monaco Consulting
Gus Papathomas
Ronan Mulligan
Stephanie Taheny
Marie Dennehy
Edward Rowe
Honorary Friends
Susan Butler Crampton
Tony Colfer
Barbara Costigan
Sean Dower
Brendan Drohan
Odran Fitzgerald
Daniel Gallagher
Con Halpin
James Hewison
James Hogan
Marian Leane
Jane Leslie Mrs
Patrick Madigan
Aiden McGrath
Liam Murphy
Thomas P. O Cìnneide
Mary O' Halloran
Brother Finbar O’Keeffe
Cllr, Cha O'Neill
Patrick Phelan
John Quinlan
Jim Shanahan
Nancy Troy Parker
Michael Winkle
Eddie Wymberry
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FIND US ONLINE AT: www.theatreroyal.ie
Book online 24/7, pick where you want to sit and see your view from that seat,
you can even print your own tickets off from the convenience of your home or office.
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Catch all the latest news, updates, competitions and book tickets.
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @theatreroyalw
for show updates too.

THEATRE ROYAL PERSONNEL & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Staff: Administration
Ben Barnes . . . . . . . . . . . .Director
Mary Boland . . . . . . . . . . .Manager
Oren Little . . . . . . . . . . . . .Communications Manager
Sharon Sutton . . . . . . . . .Accounts
Lee Power . . . . . . . . . . . . .Administrator
Kelly Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marketing Assistant
Michael Smullen . . . . . . . .Administration
Staff: Box Office
Rosy Bent . . . . . . . . . . . . .Box Office Coordinator
Anouschka Detournay
Kelly Ryan
Staff: Technical
Board of Directors
Anne Marie Caulfield . . . . . .Chairperson
Bill Halley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer
Stephanie Taheny . . . . . . . . .Secretary
Lynn Cahill
Joan Dalton
Cllr. John Cummins
Cllr. Cha O’Neill
Paul Nolan
Michael Starrett
Theatre Royal Productions
Joan Dalton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Producer
Rebecca Reynolds . . . . . . . . .Marketing
Lisa Heffernan . . . . . . . . . . .Administration
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John Grubb . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Supervisor
Jamie Roche . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Assistant
Liam Rellis . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Support
Eoin Sheridan . . . . . . . . . .Technical Support
Staff: Front of House
Dennis Murphy . . . . . . . . .Front of House Supervisor
Anthony Mahon . . . . . . . .Barman
Assistants:
Annette Cusack
Suzanne Daly
Amy Griffin
Deirdre Jordan
Patricia Meade
Lee Power
Hayley Stuart
Veronika Kladnakova
Siobhan Murphy
Fergal Sandison
Orlaith Daly
Helena Walsh

SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Monday 9 - Wednesday 11 . . . . . . . . . Node Conference
Thursday 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christine Bovill’s Piaf
Friday 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silent
Saturday 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forgotten
Wednesday 18 - Saturday 21 . . . . . . . . Red Kettle Lovers Dust
Friday 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Culture night
Thursday 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auditions Zoe Auditions
Friday 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American wrestling
Monday 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RTE Music Train
OCTOBER EVENTS
Wednesday 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Allan
Friday 4 and Saturday 5 . . . . . . . . . . . Barber Shop Conference Fri: SOLD OUT
Sunday 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phantom and The Musicals
Monday 7 - Wednesday 9 . . . . . . . . . . Alone It Stands
Friday 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legend of Luke Kelly
Saturday 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Italian Dire Straits
Thursday 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Pig Says hello
Friday 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Othello
Saturday 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brendan Grace
Wednesday 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equinox
Friday 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Get Rhythm – A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Saturday 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Imagine arts Festival Youth Dance Celebration 2pm and film 8pm
Thursday 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Phantom of the Opera 7.3pm
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Saturday 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Phantom of the Opera
Sunday 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bond
Wednesday 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Temptations Live from The USA
Friday 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barrack Street Concert Band
Thursday 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back to Broadway
Sunday 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monica Loughman Ballet The Nutcracker
Wednesday 20 - Friday 22 . . . . . . . . . . Brothers of Charity
Saturday 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Fureys
Sunday 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . My eyes Adored you - Frankie Valli story
Tuesday 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donal Skehan Kitchen Hero
Wednesday 27 - Friday 29 . . . . . . . . . . 51 shades of Maggie Friday 8.30pm
Saturday 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abba Forever
DECEMBER EVENTS
Sunday 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The High Kings
Saturday 7- Saturday 21 . . . . . . . . . . . Aladdin - Christmas Pantomime
Tuesday 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas Crooners
Monday 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Christmas Carol
Tuesday 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vladimir's Classical Christmas
EARLY 2014 EVENTS
Saturday 4 January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neil Delamere
Tues 14 - Thurs 16 Jan . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theatre Royal Productions Macbeth Review
Sunday 2 February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tommy Fleming
Saturday 8 February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack L
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