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2019 AUTUMN SEASON
BOOKINGS CARERS POLICY
The Theatre Royal accepts bookings in person, A carers discount is applicable on certain
by phone or online. All ticket prices include €1 performances and on presentation of a carers
transaction fee for 3rd party charges. card.
PHONE: 051 874 402
IN PERSON: Payment is accepted by cash, ACCESS
cheque, laser, debit or credit card. The Theatre Royal is an accessible venue with
ONLINE: You can book your tickets online at ramp access, loop induction, wheelchair seats
www.theatreroyal.ie You can also select and adapted toilets. We would ask wheelchair
your seat from the seat map. users to book directly with the box office rather
than online to ensure that we accommodate you
appropriately.
BOX OFFICE Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable
OPENING HOURS break in the performance.
MONDAY-FRIDAY: 10am–4pm
(10am – 8pm on performance days) REFUND POLICY
SATURDAY: 12pm–4pm A refund can be made no later than close of
(12pm – 8pm on performance days) business, 4pm, on the day before the event.
SUNDAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS: Box Office opens one A refund will be made in the form of credit for
hour before the performance for ticket sales & Theatre Royal events. No refund can be issued
collection. on the day of the event or following an event.
CONCESSIONS THE STAGE DOOR BAR
Concessions for Seniors, Students, Unwaged Why not relax and enjoy a pre-show drink. Select
and Children are available for selected wines, soft drinks, bottled beers, tea and coffee
productions. The availability, amount discounted are available an hour before performance.
and production applicable to is decided on by Pre-order your interval drink before the
each individual producer and not the Theatre performance. Our Front of House team will be
Royal. I.D. for all concessions will be requested on stand-by to take your order.
at time of booking or at time of collection. WIT
students are entitled to a special WIT price on SESSIONS
most shows on presentation of their card. During a Session, the Stage Door Bar will remain
open until 8pm; theatre customers have the
BABES IN ARMS POLICY option to bring Stage Door Bar purchased
Babes in Arms tickets for all performances beverages into the auditorium with them and
permit under 2’s to sit on the lap of a parent/ enjoy from the comfort of their seat. The Stage
guardian. See www.theatreroyal.ie/boxoffice for Door Bar will reopen at the interval. Events
further details. that are deemed a session are clearly marked
throughout our season brochure and website
with the above icon.
DISCOUNTS FOR GROUPS
Group bookings are available for selected shows
at the Theatre Royal. Groups of 10 or more are MEET AND GREET
entitled to a discount of 10%. Contact the Box On selected events, a meet and greet with the
Office for further information. artist will take place in the vestibule bar. Enjoy a
drink and meet the artist. Look out for this icon
to meet your favourite artists and acts.
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We greatly appreciate and thank our Corporate
Partners and Friends for choosing to support us.
CORPORATE PARTNERS
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70 Years Of Hospitality
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Carrick, Eadaoin Sheridan, Constance
Cummins, Brendan & Dalton, Joan Taheny, Stephanie
Darmody, Trevor Tully, Donal
Dolphin, Frank & Adrienne Walsh, Mai
Drohan, Barbara
Kinsella, Morette
All support received is directed towards preserving our beautiful theatre and contributes to a rich and
vibrant arts culture which is at the heart of our city. If you are interested in supporting us, please talk
to a member of our team.
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AUGUST
NATHAN CARTER
DATE: Thurs 29th August
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €39.50
Nathan Carter brings his stunning new “Summer
Spectacular Show” to The Theatre Royal For one
night only! He is just back from his completely
sold out British Tour and raring to go in Ireland
again. Nathan promises a must see show, with his
amazing band. “We will make it an unforgettable
night for all our fans”. You won’t be disappointed!
And as Nathan himself sings “I was born for the
MUSIC road” Come along and share the experience with
him!
DEIRDRE O’KANE
A Line of O’Kane
DATE: Fri 30th August
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €21
Don’t miss A Line of O’Kane, Deirdre O’Kane’s
hilarious new stand-up show in venues
nationwide. Deirdre has really hit her stride;
footloose from a glittering turn on ‘Dancing with
the Stars’ and revelling in her return to stand-
up, don’t miss Deirdre at her hilarious best in a
straight-talking look at twelve frantic months in
the life of this tango-tripping, family-minding,
COMEDY
telly-making, house-moving, comedy dynamo.
“Unique star quality”- The Guardian.
CROWMAN
By Katie Holly. Starring Jon Kenny
DATE: Sat 31st August
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €21
Jon plays Dan, a man in his 50s who is living alone.
After a dear friend passing, he is forced to look back
on his own troubled youth and face up to his demons.
The play is at times poignant and tragic yet also has a
warmth and humour as Jon slips seamlessly in and out
of the many uproariously funny characters. The people
he depicts are surreal but tinged with tragedy and Jon
PLAY plays each with his amazing ability of character acting
and hilarious humour.
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SEPTEMBER
Waterford Musical Society
Presents
VOICES AT THE VESTIBULE
DATE: Sun 1st September
TIME: 12pm & 2.30pm
PRICE: €12
Seasoned, local theatre stalwarts will take you on
a nostalgic journey of classic musical numbers
in the intimate setting of our Vestibule here at
the Theatre Royal. To book your tickets for what
is always an enjoyable outing, please contact
Waterford Musical Society directly through their
Facebook page or by contacting any committee
MUSIC member. WMS, Classic Musical Theatre at its
best!
Gaitkrash Theatre Company
Presents
KILLING STELLA
DATE: Fri 6th September
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €18/ €16
Adapted from Marlen Haushofer’s compelling
novella ‘Wir töten Stella’ (Austria, 1958), Killing
Stella tells an unflinching story of collusion in
abuse, and the price that has to be paid for
remaining silent. If you’re a lover of intense and
intriguing performances that will stay with you
after you leave the theatre, Killing Stella may be THEATRE
for you.
GIY FOOD MATTERS
Plant Powered & Meat Free
DATE: Sat 7th September
TIME: 2.30-4pm
PRICE: FREE, but must be booked through GIY.ie
Is a plant based diet really better for us and the
planet? How healthy are some of the meat-alts
in reality? Is meat unfairly being blamed for all
our ills? What are the implications of a Lancet
world view for Irish food production and can we
adapt? Could this be a moment in the sun for
FOOD Irish horticulture? Join experts as we discuss in
the setting of the theatre auditorium.
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SEPTEMBER
BACKSTAGE @ THE ROYAL
The Wah, Ciaran Murphy,
Lithium Lounge
DATE: Sat 7th September
TIME: Doors 8.30pm, Bands on Stage from 9pm
PRICE: €10/ €15 for 2. Pay on the door. Entry
through scene dock backstage doors (outside Medieval
Museum)
During Harvest weekend why not meet friends,
and enjoy a drink in the Viking Triangles newest
and coolest music venue. Recently noted as one
of Ireland’s most iconic music venues by Lonely
Planet, the Theatre Royal transforms onstage to
MUSIC become an intimate venue perfect for listening
to new and original sounds.
THE MIAMI SHOWBAND
STORY
C
DATE: Wed 11th September
TIME: 8pm M
PRICE: €31/ €29 Y
Are you ready to revisit Ireland in the 1960’s in CM
the company of the legendary Miami Showband
and all their fantastic hits? Who remembers
MY
Simple Simon Says or From The Candy Store? CY
Even if you’re too young to remember the 60’s, CMY
this is still the show for you. Told through the eyes
of Miami songwriters, Fran O‘Toole and Des Lee, K
The Miami weaves us through the amazing roller MUSIC
coaster story of the iconic showband
Opera Collective Ireland
Presents the World Premier of
VAGABONES
DATE: Fri 13th September
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €21/ €19
With a stellar cast of Irish talent, directed by Ben
Barnes and the musicians of Crash Ensemble,
Vagabones will be a culmination of great writing,
superb theatre and thrilling music. Set in the
small Co. Cork town over three days in 1661,
the opera works as a moving tale of conflicted
human emotions and stratagems, while deftly
OPERA touching on issues of gender, fundamentalism,
imperialism and the clash of cultures.
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SEPTEMBER
BLINDBOY- LIVE PODCAST
SHOW- Featuring Special Guest
DATE: Sat 14th September
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €26
With a number one selling book under his belt
and a podcast that has reached interest not only
in Ireland but internationally, the satirist could
possibly single-handedly change people’s mind
set on mental health and the deafening stigma
it surrounds. His latest innovative creation, The
Blindboy podcast does not only indoctrinate
mental health issues but reaches further into
a wide spectrum of current topics, may it be
LIVE PODCAST SHOW gun laws, feminism, racism or a bit of history.
Blindboy has it covered.
UNFORGETTABLE
The Nat King Cole Story
DATE: Sun 15th September
TIME: 3pm
PRICE: €19
Join our Great Singalong Songbook team as
they bring you ‘Unforgettable’, the thrilling story
of Nat “King” Cole’s fight against bigotry, and
brings you a score and more of his best-loved
singalong songs. Delicious cakes and tea/coffee
will be available throughout the afternoon. A
Sunday afternoon of singing you simply cannot
afford to miss! MUSIC
MY WILD ATLANTIC
JOURNEY
with Colin Stafford Johnson
DATE: Wed 18th September
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €19/ €17
Join wildlife filmmaker Colin Stafford-Johnson
on a journey of discovery along the western
seaboard of Ireland. Come and hear tales of
adventure and misadventure from years spent
tracking down some of Ireland’s most elusive
creatures - all accompanied by stunning visuals
TALK that will make you wish you were there. Brand
new show, different to 2017/2018.
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SEPTEMBER
TOMMY TIERNAN
Paddy Crazy Horse
DATE: Thurs 19th- Sat 21st September
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €31
Limited Availability, Early Booking Advised
Tommy Tiernan mixes a love of comic rebellion
and a refusal to be conscripted into a rational
view of the world with a deep grá for talking and
the poetry of everyday speech. This show is a fast
paced and exuberant celebration of everything
that’s wild, wrong and wonderful about being
COMEDY alive right here, right now. It is by turns clever
and then really stupid. BE THERE!
CULTURE NIGHT
DATE: Fri 20th September
TIME: 5.45 pm & 6.15 pm
PRICE: Free
5.45pm- Comedy with the hilarious Stephen
Stubbs & Guests @ the Stage Door Bar
6.15pm- Backstage Tour
This tour gives you a glimpse of a working
theatre while hearing about the architecture and
performance history of the venue.
Pre-booking at Box Office is essential as places
are limited. Tour takes 45 minutes and will leave
the viewer captivated and enthralled at the
beauty of this building.
JOHN SPILLANE
DATE: Thurs 26th September
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €19/ €16
In October 2017 the acclaimed Irish Singer and
Songwriter John Spillane, celebrated 35 years
of an ever-consistent vastly illuminating and
exciting career within the world of music. Having
sold over 100,000 albums in Ireland, John has
also been awarded with two Meteor Irish Music
Awards for ‘Best Act Folk’ and ‘Traditional’ act.
Having performed all over the world, John is
MUSIC
delighted to bring this show to the Theatre Royal.
9SEPTEMBER
AN EVENING WITH MOUNT
SION CHOIR AND GUESTS
DATE: Fri 27th September
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €20/ €60 for family of 4
The Mount Sion Choir Musical promises to be an
evening of song, dance, storytelling and joy. This
choir are celebrating the journey they are on and
introducing you to the wonderful people they
have met along the way. This show is suitable
for the young, the old and everyone in between.
Prepare to be blown away by their passion for
their choir, to be amazed by their story and to
MUSIC- CHOIR understand why people across the world have
been touched by their music.
Mad Ferrit Presents
‘OASIS MTV UNPLUGGED-ISH’
DATE: Sat 28th September
TIME: 8.30pm
PRICE: €25
Mad Ferritt have put together a tribute show
that mimics the raw power and swagger of an
Oasis live show in their hay day. Following on
from their 2 sell out shows in 2017 & 2018 the
lads return with a brand new show, bringing with
them a full 14 piece band with string and brass
sections. Are Ya Mad Ferritt!!
MUSIC- TRIBUTE
SCIENCE MAGIC
DATE: Sun 29th September
TIME: 3pm
PRICE: €10
After touring for 3 months in Australia, triple
award-winning Irish comedian & scientist, Donal
Vaughan, brings his hugely popular science,
comedy, magic family show back to The Theatre
Royal. Always exciting and sometimes very
messy, learn about science and laugh your pants
off while you do. And the best part is all the tricks
can be performed by you when you go home.
KIDS
10OCTOBER
Aiken Promotions Presents
RORY’S STORIES
DATE: Thurs 3rd October
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €21
Rory O’Connor is Ireland’s favourite online
funny man and best-selling author, otherwise
known through his social media sketches as
Rory’s Stories. This show takes a hilarious and
frank look at every aspect of Irish life. From the
GAA to the Guards and everything in between,
Rory’s quick comedic wit perfectly captures
COMEDY what it means to be Irish.
A NIGHT SPENT DIRTY
DANCING
DATE: Fri 4th October
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €25
This show pays homages to the greatest
soundtrack in history and is often copied but
never equalled. Over two hours of non-stop hits,
this is the premier concert celebration to all the
iconic music from the Dirty Dancing plus most
‘chick-flicks’ and dance movie soundtracks of all
time. An all singing, all dancing, high energy, fun
concert spectacular. MUSIC- TRIBUTE
Patrick
Talbot
WET PAINT
Productions
presents by Shane Casey
DATE: Sat 5th October
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €21/ €19
Fresh from his acclaimed performance as Billy
Murphy in the TV series The Young Offenders,
Shane Casey returns to the stage. Inspired by
his time as a painter decorator himself, Shane
Casey’s very funny play depicts a day-in-the-life
of two painter/decorators and their boss during
the Celtic Tiger era, when anything was possible-
THEATRE- COMEDY at least inside your head. Also starring Michael
Sands and Tommy Harris.
11 A play written by and starring
SHANE CASEYOCTOBER
HALCYON DAYS
by Deirdre Kinahan
DATE: Wednesday 9th October
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €21
Deirdre Kinahan is one of Ireland’s leading
playwrights with recent hits such as ‘Rathmines
Road’, ‘The Unmanageable Sisters’ and the
internationally renowned ‘Moment’. In this play
of hers, we meet Patricia who has a zest for life
and men when she is thrust together with Sean
who is languishing in a nursing home. They form a
funny and spiky relationship but is friendship the
THEATRE most important thing?
The Violinists
VLADIMIR AND ANTON
present Those Were The Days
DATE: Thurs 10th October
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €25/ €22.50
Vladimir and Anton’s unique style was inspired
by travelling Europe with the family ensemble.
The brothers have collaborated with Katherine
Jenkins and the BBC Concert Orchestra
numerous times. An evening of songs and
melodies we all love and remember, not to be MUSIC
missed.
TOM CREAN ANTARCTIC
EXPLORER
DATE: Fri 11th October
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €21/ €19
Crean’s story is a testament of human fortitude
against all the elements of Antarctic, his 36-
mile, solitary trek to base camp during the Terra
Nova expedition to rescue his comrades Teddy
Evans and William Lashly has been described
by Antarctic historians as “the finest feat
of individual heroism from the entire age of
exploration”. Discover hardship he endured in
THEATRE this riveting and emotional play performed by
Aaron Dooley.
12OCTOBER
MACK FLEETWOOD
DATE: Sat 12th October
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €23
The Theatre Royal welcomes the return of this
exciting show. Europe’s premier tribute to the
supergroup Fleetwood Mac, bring you on a
magical musical journey from the Peter Green
blues era to the multi-platinum selling band
that still tour today. Mack Fleetwood bewitch
their audience with authentic renditions of all
your favourite classic Fleetwood Mac hits. Their
MUSIC- TRIBUTE love of the material and musical prowess shining
through each song.
Lyngo Theatre Presents
JACK & THE BEANSTALK
DATE: Sunday 13th October
TIME: 3pm
PRICE: €12/ €40 for family of 4
Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s a giant of a show, we’d love you
to come! Expect lots of surprises and beautiful
images as Patrick Lynch tells the gripping story
of Jack who sells his cow for 5 magic beans
and finds himself in the land above the clouds.
Enormous shoes, tiny houses, showers of silver
and gold and a big, leafy explosion, there’s
something for everyone! KIDS
Barking Dog Presents
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
DATE: Tues 15th October
TIME: 10am
PRICE: €7- Tickets through Box Office only
Barking Dog presents an exciting adaptation
of one of Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland.
It features all the popular Alice characters
portrayed by a cast of two talented actors. One
plays Alice and the other manically portrays
everyone she meets. Also expect brand-new
catchy sing-along songs composed especially
KIDS with children in mind, fabulous puppets and lots
of surprises. Suitable for 1st- 4th class.
13OCTOBER
COUNTRY SUPERSTARS
Dolly Parton & Friends
DATE: Wed 16th October
TIME: 7.30pm
PRICE: €26
The show features Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers,
Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, John Denver, Glen
Campbell and many more. Each artist not only
looks and sounds like the Country Star they
portray, these professional performers transform
themselves through hours of practice at their
craft. Country music will live on forever, a must
MUSIC- COUNTRY see for any fans of Country Music!
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REGINALD D HUNTER
Facing the Beast
DATE: Thurs 17th October
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €26
Theatre Royal is delighted to welcome back
Reginald D Hunter with his searingly honest
show “Facing the Beast”. His material has
garnered him a popular fan base that spans
generations. Reginald is one of the few
performers to have been nominated for the
highly coveted Perrier Award at the Edinburgh
Fringe in three consecutive years. After twenty
COMEDY years of gifted storytelling and effortless dark
humour, ‘Facing the Beast’ showcases Reginald
at his controversial and hilarious best.
Robert Kelly presents another
new show at the Theatre Royal
DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN
DATE: Fri 18th- Sat 19th October
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €25
Have you ever wondered why men can’t
multitask, or why women can’t change a tyre?
Wonder no more as Rob Becker’s “Defending
the Caveman” is here to challenge and demystify
the differences between the sexes. Professional
stand-up comedian, Tom O’Mahony brings his
energetic and brilliantly funny persona to the
stage to take the audience on a unique comedic COMEDY- THEATRE
journey.
Imagine Arts Festival Presents
YOUTH DANCE
CELEBRATION
DATE: Sun 20th October
TIME: 6pm
PRICE: €7 / €20 for family of 4
Youth Dance Celebration is a unique dance
feast served with energy and panache! This
popular annual event, now in its 17th year brings
Waterford’s keen and dedicated young dancers
together to celebrate their passion for dance.
The variety of disciplines includes Classical
DANCE Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Jazz, Hip Hop,
and many more. On Sale 27th September.
15OCTOBER
ALBERT HAMMOND IS BACK!
DATE: Tues 22th October
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €41
The incredible singer-songwriter, Albert
Hammond, returns to Waterford for one night
only. His brilliant performance last year in the
Theatre Royal has left the multi award-winning
artist in popular demand. One of the all-time
greatest song writers, his live performances are
also legendary! He´s joined on stage by his own
band to present a stunning 2 hour performance
MUSIC and a journey through 5 decades of our lives.
Theatre Royal Welcomes
MADHOUSE
in association with
DATE: Wed 23rd October
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €22/€20
This joyously kind, touching piece is based on the
life story of the hilarious comedian PJ Gallagher.
When PJ was 10, his Ma moved 6 men with
schizophrenia into the family home to look
after. Like things weren’t mad enough already.
Confronted with memories of his childhood
after his Da dies, Bobby’s past begins to collide
with the present. Starring Katherine Lynch and THEATRE
Shane O’Reilly
THE BON JOVI STORY
DATE: Thurs 24th October
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €29.50
‘The Bon Jovi Story’ details the band’s history
from their breakthrough album ‘Slippery When
Wet’ up to their present day inclusion into the
Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. The story is told
through live performances of their most poignant
and iconic songs, coupled with a series of video
montages, along with costume and set changes
which replicate the band’s best loved concerts.
MUSIC- TRIBUTE
16OCTOBER
FRANKIE’S GUYS
DATE: Fri 25th- Sat 26th- October
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €25
Frankie’s Guys pays a celebration to the
legendary music of Frankie Valli and the Four
Seasons; featuring four highly talented London
West End performers, this show is an exciting
and fast-paced celebration not just of Frankie
Valli and The Four Seasons but of the hallmark
sounds of the 1960’s as well, including music
from other beloved artists such as Roy Orbison
MUSIC- TRIBUTE and Jackie Wilson.
SUNDAY MISCELLANY
Waterford Writers Weekend
DATE: Saturday 26th October
TIME: 11.45am
PRICE: €10
For over fifty years, Sunday morning has meant
Sunday Miscellany: a magical mix of spoken
word and music. The long running, highly popular
RTÉ Radio 1 show makes a welcome return for a
second year to the Waterford Writers Weekend.
Local writers and festival guests will be joined by
a diverse range of live music acts. Presented by
Sunday Miscellany producer Sarah Binchy. Live
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OCTOBER
Waterford Youth Arts and
Imagine Arts Festival Present
HORRIBLY HISTORICAL
TRAILS
DATE: Tues 29th- Thurs 31st October
TIME: 6.45pm from Theatre Royal’s scene dock
door, ‘round the back’.
PRICE: €7, pay on the door
Join us as we bring you through the streets of
Waterford to hear the stories hidden in our
ancient walls, of those who have walked before
us. Meet the ghosts of the legends you have
heard the tails off; Vikings, Kings, Vampires, and
MUSIC many more of those lost but not forgotten. Be
prepared for a spooktastical night of frights and
delights. Suitable for children 6+.
South Eastern Theatre
Group Presents Andrew
Lloyd Webber’s
‘CATS’
DATE: Tues 29th October- Sat 2nd November
TIME: 7.30pm
PRICE: Tues-Wed €21, Thurs-Sat €22.50
SouthEastern Theatre Group will make a
welcome return to Waterford’s Theatre
Royal stage for five nights only from
with their production of the sensational
Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical “CATS”.
SouthEastern Theatre Group are the
award winning and critically acclaimed
group that brought the hugely successful
sold out productions of ‘Les Miserables’,
‘Miss Saigon’, ‘The Phantom Of The
Opera’, ‘Starlight Express’, ‘Jesus Christ
Superstar’ and most recently ‘The
Beautiful Game’ to the Waterford stage.
They are delighted to have secured the
performance rights for yet another classic
for audiences to enjoy. Let CATS thrill
you, but don’t miss out on a seat. Act fast
MUSICAL and book your ticket soon- ‘it’s the cat’s
whiskers and purrfect for all ages!’
19NOVEMBER
Verdant Productions Presents
CLASS
by Iseult Golden & David Heron
DATE: Tues 5th November
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €19/ €17
A parent-teacher meeting goes very wrong in
CLASS – a new play about learning difficulties:
in school, in life, wherever. An explosive triple-
confrontation in a classroom over learning
difficulties, love and entitlement, CLASS has
it all. Funny, heart-breaking and beautifully
observed, with rave reviews and a sold-out run
THEATRE at the Abbey Theatre and Edinburgh Fringe First
winner in 2018.
MAGICAL MOZART BY
CANDLELIGHT
Returns to the Theatre Royal
DATE: Wed 6th November
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €25/ €23
From the producers of A Viennese Strauss Gala,
this sumptuous fully costumed show immerses
us in the wonderful music and the classical
baroque world of one of the world’s greatest
romantic composers- Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart With beautiful settings, costumes,
lighting, and of course candles, the European
Baroque Ensemble and world class opera singers MUSIC- CLASSICAL
transport you back to the sumptuous past.
Dressing Room 1 Presents the
hilarious new comedy
DIRTY DUSTING
DATE: Thurs 7th November
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €21/ €19
‘Hold onto your seats, arriving with a bang this
wild new comedy about a trio of 70-something
cleaners face the axe....Well instead of taking
threats of redundancy lying down, these game
girls set up a phone sex service, that’s when the
fun begins! Their bosses don’t know about it,
their families would never guess and their very
THEATRE- COMEDY willing customers are none the wiser! A great
piece of feel-good entertainment- you can’t
help but be won over! 20NOVEMBER
MARY BLACK
for one night only!
DATE: Fri 8th November
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €35/ €30 on selected seats
An intimate gig with Mary and her all-star band
playing favourite songs from her immense
catalogue. One of Ireland’s favourite artists, Mary
is regarded as one of the most important Irish
vocalists of her generation, with multi-platinum
selling albums and a string of achievement
awards to her name. Mary’s enduring success
has proven that her depth of talent and love of
MUSIC singing transcend the generations.
WIT SCIENCE WEEK
DATE: Sat 9th November
PRICE: Free- Booking is essential for these events
Before and between shows there will be a hands-on
interactive maths and science fair in the vestibule. All
are welcome to attend, explore maths, puzzles and
games and discover exciting science experiments that
can be done at home too. Free for all to attend and
activities suitable for all ages.
1pm- The Bubble Show- London Science Museum-
Suitable for 10 years and under
Bubbles of all sizes going all over the place with a little
help from the audience and a lot of fun, entertainment
and bubble science facts thrown in!
4pm- Bending it like Beckham with the Jugling
Scientist- Suitable for children from 8-12 years.
What makes a good football player? Training, muscles
and endurance, right? But did you know there’s lots of
science in sports too? Find out more and discover how
Beckham became one of the best football players ever!
7pm- It Takes Guts- London Science Museum- Suitable
for children from 8-12 years.
Follow the journey of food from your mouth, along
metre after metre of pulsating guts and out the other
SCIENCE end! This totally gross show is one of the London Science
Museum’s best Young people and the accompanying
adults will learn so much during this fast-paced and
interactive performance!
21NOVEMBER
OVER THE RAINBOW
The Judy Gartland Story
DATE: Sun 10th November
TIME: 3pm
PRICE: €19
The Great Singalong Songbook team wow us
with another gorgeous treat in their fantastic
Sunday afternoon concert series, this time
with a tribute, in song and story, to the amazing
musical and movie icon, Judy Garland. ‘Over
the Rainbow’ tells the enthralling story of Judy
Garland’s life and the heartbreak that lay behind
MUSIC those carefree songs and dance sequences.
Rough Magic Theatre
Company Presents
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by William Shakespeare
DATE: Fri 15th November
TIME: School Performance- 10.30am suitable for 2nd
level English and TY students
PRICE: €12 per student, teachers go free- post- show
discussion with cast and students
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €26/ €24 concession- open to members of
the public. WIT discount available.
On the deck of a deluxe mobile home a group
of friends gather for a week-long party full of
cocktail-infused debauchery, bad dancing and
questionable gender politics.As the celebrations
continue, two couples emerge. Claudio and Hero
fall deeply and madly in love, while Benedick
and Beatrice resume their altogether more
quarrelsome romance. Much Ado About Nothing
charts the course of these two star-crossed
courtships as malicious rumour and pointed lies
threaten to tear them both apart. This festive
production of deception and excess, sparkling wit
PLAY and linguistic exuberance asks: can we ever truly
know the people we love? A perfect evening for a
theatre loving audience.
22NOVEMBER
THE DON BAKER BAND
DATE: Sat 16th November
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €26/ €23
The Don Baker Band have been performing to
audiences across Ireland to rave reviews and
standing ovations. A gifted musician, songwriter
and actor, Don is well known for his number one
“Winner in You” in 1993. As an actor Don starred
alongside Daniel Day Lewis in one of Ireland’s
biggest ever movies “In the Name of the Father”.
The Theatre Royal looks forward to Dan’s return.
MUSIC
PHIL COULTER
Return to Tranquility
DATE: Sun 17th November
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €31
Very few in the music business can boast of having
chart entries in every decade since the sixties.
Even fewer can match the range of Phil’s output
– from Eurovision winners to folk classics, from
tender ballads to sporting anthems, from Luke
Kelly to Elvis Presley! An original retrospective
on the work of one of our finest, it’s a show for
every lover of good music and a welcome return MUSIC
to the Theatre Royal stage.
Brothers of Charity Services
Presents
STRICTLY ABBA
DATE: Thurs 21st November
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €20
The fabulous performers from the Brothers of
Charity are back to give you a night packed full
of ABBA. Come along to sing and dance along to
the songs you know and love. Let your hair down,
as this loud and proud performance is one that
is not to be missed. Contact Box Office for on
MUSICAL sale date.
23NOVEMBER
It’s Back!
WATERFORD WHISPERS
NEWS LIVE
DATE: Fri 22nd- Sat 23rd November
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €28
This live show from the satirical website
Waterford Whispers News is back on tour
celebrating ten years online. In a stunning live
show set in the WWN Newsroom, our two TV
news anchors – Áine Ní Lása and Les Duggan
–deliver a rapid-fire, subversive production
complete with video reports, in-studio interviews
COMEDY and spoof adverts that will have you questioning
every news broadcast you ever see afterwards.
Barnstorm Theatre Company
Presents
THE BOCKETY WORLD OF
HENRY AND BUCKET
DATE: Sun 24th November
TIME: 3pm
PRICE: €12 /€40 for a family of 4
Henry and Bucket are best pals, but like all good
friends they have their ups and downs. Poetic,
humorous and rich in visual antics, this play
explores friendship through two friends who
have been likened to a modern-day Laurel and
Hardy. A perfect afternoon of fun for all the KIDS
family. Suitable for all ages.
FRONTM3N
DATE: Thurs 28th November
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €26
FRONTM3N, the actual voices of “The Hollies”,
“10 cc” and “Sweet” together in one concert,
performing the songs of these Iconic Bands in an
amazing acoustic show.All the hits that everyone
knows and loves from the prime time of British
Pop Music! Performed by current lead singers
Peter Howarth, Mick Wilson, and Peter Lincoln.
Not to be missed!
MUSIC- TRIBUTE
24NOVEMBER- DECEMBER
ABBA FOREVER
The Christmas Show
DATE: Fri 29th November
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €23/ €22
“ABBA FOREVER” returns to The Theatre
Royal this Christmas. It’s always party time
when ABBA comes to town but when it’s the
Christmas Show, then that’s a real excuse to let
your hair down! This happy sing-a-long event
is pure escapism. It celebrates ABBA’s music
with a loud and proud production and terrific
audio visuals! It’s the perfect way to start your
MUSIC- TRIBUTE Christmas celebrations so come along and you
will have a ball!
VANESSA WHELAN,
DOMINIC MCGORIAN
AND DYLAN BROWNE IN
Waterfo
CONCERT
DATE: Sat 30th November
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €26 Book for
Vanessa Whelan, Dominic McGorian and Dylan Autumn / Winter
Browne take to the stage of the Theatre Royal
once again to bring their own brand of magic to
Events
perform a programme of concert hall treats and from
festive favourites. This unique performance will
1st September
feature solos, duets and special guests that are MUSIC
sure to amount to a truly spellbinding evening.
Spooky
THE THREE BRITISH Express
TENORS
A Concert for Christmas
Sat 26th
DATE: Tues 10th December October
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €25
The 3 British Tenors present a sparkling
programme of the best loved Christmas songs
from around the world and your favourite
operatic arias. An international Christmas feeling
is invoked with Strauss’ ‘Winterweihe, Tu Scendi
dalle Stelle’. Who can resist Christmas comedy
MUSIC classics with Tom Lehrer’s ‘A Christmas Carol’?
25DECEMBER
THAT’S AMORE
Christmas with Dean Martin
DATE: Monday 16th December
TIME: 7.30pm
PRICE: €22
Dean Martin was one of the most popular
American entertainers of the mid-20th century.
Actor, singer, half of the hit comedy duo
alongside Jerry Lewis, and one of the famous
Rat Pack, his relaxed, warbling, crooning voice
earned him the nickname ‘The King of Cool’ and
dozens of hit singles. ‘That’s Amore: Christmas
with Dean Martin’ is the perfect kick start to
MUSIC your Christmas festivities!
ord & Suir Valley Waterford & Suir
Railway Railway
Book for
Autumn Waterford
/ Winter & Suir Valley
Events Railway
from
1st September
Book for Autumn/ Winter Events
Spooky from 1st September
Express
Spooky Express Sat 26th October
Sat 26th
October
Santa Express
Each Weekend fromSanta
Sat 30th NovemberExpress to
Saturday 23rd December Each
weekend
New Coffee Dock opened at Kilmeadan Station on from
Waterford Greenway serving coffee & snacks daily 10am-4pm
Sat 30th
To Book Autumn/ Winter Events Contact:
November
Waterford & Suir Valley Railway, Kilmeadan Station, to
Kilmeadan, Co. Waterford 20
Saturday 23rd
051 384058 www.wsrailway.ieDECEMBER
An evening with
DECLAN O’ROURKE
DATE: Mon 23rd December
TIME: 8pm
PRICE: €28.50
Winner of the first ever award for Best Original
Song at the inaugural RTE Folk Awards 2018
for his latest work, O’Rourke is not standing
still and continues to forge his unique brand of
original songs, drawing on influences both rich
and diverse. This artist delivers stories and music
with epic performances that keep his audiences MUSICCOMING UP IN
SPRING 2020
MIKE DENVER
IN CONCERT
Thurs 23st Jan
TOMMY FLEMMING 3 HAIL MARY’S
Fri 17th Jan Thurs 30th- Fri 31st Jan
THE FULL MONTY
Tues 10th- Sat 14th March
JASON BYRNE MY FAIR LADY
Sat 8th Feb Tues 28th Apr- Sat 2nd May
visit theatreroyal.ie for a full listing of all our performancesDECEMBER
WATERFORD PANTOMIME SOCIETY PRESENTS
Robin Hood and The Babes in the Wood
Waterford Panto Society presents a Forest Load Of Fun in the Theatre Royal this December with
their production of ‘Robin Hood And The Babes In The Wood’. Featuring all the spectacular lighting,
costumes and scenery you have come to expect as well as a full live band, up to date pop numbers and
guaranteed family fun - this is one show you will not want to miss this Christmas season. Starring all
your Panto favourites as well as a host of dancers, singers, junior chorus and some special guest stars -
you’ll never know who will pop up in this years Panto. There are special family performances with great
deals for families of 4 and more as well as once again an autism-friendly sensory performance on
Thursday December 5th at the earlier time of 7pm. Booking for this sensory performance is in person
only at the Theatre Royal box office from September 24th. General booking opens September 17th.
For more see waterfordpantosociety.com or find us on Facebook. Waterford Panto Society - making
Christmas magic in Waterford since 1985.
MUSICAL
Dates: Thursday December 5th – 7pm – Sensory Performance* Wednesday December 18th – 8pm Family Show**
Friday December 6th – 8pm – Partial Availability Thursday December 19th – 8pm
Saturday December 7th – 2:30pm – Partial Availability Friday December 20th – 8pm
Saturday December 7th –8pm Family Show ** Saturday December 21st – 2:30pm
Sunday December 8th – 2:30pm – Upper Circle only Saturday December 21st - 8pm
Wednesday December 11th – 8pm – Partial Availability Sunday December 22nd – 2:30pm
Thursday December 12th – 8pm – Partial Availability Friday December 27th – 2:30pm - Upper Circle only
Friday December 13th – 8pm – Partial Availability Saturday December 28th – 8pm – Partial Availability
Saturday December 14th – 2:30pm Sunday December 29th – 8pm
Saturday December 14th - 8pm Monday December 30th – 2:30pm Family Show**
Sunday December 15th – 2:30pm
Price: €19.50 Stalls & Dress Circle/€16 Upper Circle
General Booking opens Tuesday 17th September at 10am.
*Booking for Sensory performance opens 24th September, must be booked in person at the Box Office – Limited availability
**Family shows: €65 Family of 4 (Stalls & Dress Circle)/€50 Family of 4 (Upper Circle)
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