What's on in Waterford: 80s music, spoken word, dance and more
Performed by Derek Flynn and Lauren Cardiff, this special evening celebrates the songs that defined a generation, with classic hits from Queen, Wham!, Culture Club, The Bangles, Tears for Fears, Madonna, and more.
The night promises powerful vocals, infectious melodies, and plenty of sing-along moments.
Whether you grew up in the eighties or discovered its magic later, this is a joyful celebration of one of music’s most iconic decades.
Tickets available Eventbrite.ie
Slip of the Tongue is a high-energy night of spoken word, poetry, live music, drag, and comedy.
Founded in 2022 by poet and playwright Wayne Power, Slip of the Tongue is an inclusive, welcoming space for performers and audiences alike.
All are welcome, whether you’re stepping up to the mic or soaking it all in.
More information available at theatreroyal.ie
Other Worlds by Jess Rowell Dance is an immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs.
This production features a cast of disabled and non-disabled dancers accompanied by a live musician.
Courageous characters, intriguing instruments, spectacular sights, scents, and textures weave together to create an unforgettable sensory-rich, theatrical experience.
The show maintains a small seating capacity to create a more intimate experience for audiences.
The specially designed audience spaces are positioned on stage in close proximity to the performers to encourage deeper connection.
Tickets available at garterlane.ie
Galway songwriter Jamie McIntyre has been riding the crest of a wave this past year with his viral smash hit single “Over Galway Town” amassing over five million streams on Spotify, sitting amongst some of the world’s biggest artists in the viral charts.
Last year, the singer was selected by Gavin James to join him as support in Paris on his European tour, which also led to him working with Imelda May and performing at Electric Picnic, followed by performances with Liverpool songwriter Jamie Webster on his sold out shows at 3Olympia in Dublin and The Telegraph Building in Belfast.
Tickets available at thehavenhotel.com
