A spectacular, fast-moving show that really never stops

It’s a delight to see so many young faces on stage and so much talent

There’s a cast here that could frame Ben Hur

The 24-year old starred in Jamie Lloyd’s West End revival of the hit musical where she portrayed the former first lady of Argentina, Eva Peron.

She played the role of Eponine in the Oscar-winning film adaptation in 2012, and will now play Fantine for eight performances.

The late Dick Meany, after whom the Strand Theatre is now named, would have been delighted with this current production

Waterford Dramatic Society continues its celebration of its 90th year with a couple of original one-act plays

The businesswoman revealed her new role in a post on Instagram on Monday.

Minaun Community Theatre brings its own people together and doesn’t simply shine a light on its past but owns it

The 31-year old, also known as Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, was reportedly taken to hospital on Tuesday during her performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

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A brutally honest, deeply moving and wonderfully scripted drama that is compelling from curtain to curtain

A quality production, a big local cast, firm direction and a packed hall makes for a first-class evening’s entertainment

The award ceremony on Sunday night also saw Rachel Zegler and Jonathan Bailey win the best performer gong for their respective categories.

The 47-year old acted alongside Dame Judi in a 2009 London production of Madame de Sade as well as the 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day.

Tramore Area Community Theatre was established by a group of very interested, experienced and professional locals from the community

It marks her first project since she stepped down from Coronation Street last autumn.

Brewery Lane Theatre's fifth production of the O’Casey century-old classic is a splendid success

Richie Hayes kicks off the first of his Arena Pantos with a fun-filled two-hour show that powered along in front of the packed SETU Arena

I love the ‘buy in’ and the pride in the Stradbally jersey feel to the whole experience

Waterford Panto is not just looking back but also facing the future with new young stars

Director Mike Keep certainly chose a massive challenge for his first production and his baptism of fire should stand to him in future productions

Peter Wright is excellent as Christopher as is Gillian Walsh as the psychiatrist who finds herself questioning her own sanity

There wasn’t a dry eye in the audience by the time the play finished, myself included

Portlaw Players are gearing up for four nights of theatre not to be missed

The indignity of an ageing body is a constant reminder of our mortality, of what’s lost and what’s in transit

Two of Waterford's finest actors will star in A Streetcar Named Desire

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Seats dedicated to the late Denny Corcoran and Bryan Flynn were unveiled at the event

The 33-year-old will star in Joe Orton’s Entertaining Mr Sloane.

James Power’s Stagemad theatre company celebrates 20 years of dramatic productions in Waterford, Tramore and surrounding areas

A new run of Fawlty Towers: The Play will begin at the Apollo Theatre in London’s Shaftesbury Avenue on June 24.

Waterford News & Star Green Room Awards 2025 took place at Theatre Royal on Sunday, March 2nd.

Float is produced by Crybaby Productions and written by emerging playwrights Orla Graham and Kirby Thompson.

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Waterford featured a crammed calendar of creative collective artistic work that is hardly replicated anywhere else in the country

Mary Kelly’s direction is right on the money – snappy with dialogue, sharp with characters and the accent completely focused on the comedy of the piece

The upcoming Waterford productions aims to bring the nineties back 

Since opening in 1784, Theatre Royal has been a Waterford arts institution 

Jack Cunningham’s troupe – who always seem to be enjoying themselves – bring us a Stetson full of memories that begin with that brand new state of Oklahoma sung by a huge chorus of young voices

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A smashing story of love, friendship and community with my very newest BFF Spongebob from David Hennessy Stage School