What's on in Waterford: Tributes, musicals and live music
Garter Lane
On January 30, 1984, it is said that the whole of Ireland grieved the early death of Dubliner, Luke Kelly.
He has left an indelible mark as being the greatest folk artist of the 20th Century and his music is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s cultural treasures.
Created and performed by the renowned Dublin singer and muti-instrumentalist Chris Kavanagh, this 90-minute show with multi-vision background throughout brings the audience on a journey through Luke’s music and has received rave reviews in Ireland and abroad.
An overwhelming endorsement of authenticity is the huge number of followers and regular sell-out performances in Ireland’s most prestigious venues such as The Cork Opera House, the Grand Opera House and Dublin’s Vicar Street which was even attended by President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina.
In 2011, Chris was asked by John Sheahan to perform with The Dubliners on their German tour and he also made a guest appearance on their 50th Anniversary DVD and Luke’s family are still in regular attendance at his Dublin concerts.
This exciting show brings to life that unique atmosphere that made Luke so special and it has even been said by countless audience members that his presence can be felt on stage 40 years on.
Tickets available at theatreroyal.ie
Brought to you by TheatreBox, the International smash hit musical Six makes its to Garter Lane Theatre.
Winner of the 2022 Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’, the 2022 Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album, this sell-out Tudor take-off has seen incredible success.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.
Tickets available at garterlane.ie
Ireland's finest Rolling Stones tribute act, The Strolling Homes were born in the summer of 2015. The band is made up of some of Galway's finest gigging musicians and their setlist covers all the moods and swagger that make 'The Stones', the world’s greatest Rock & Roll band.
Tickets available at Eventbrite.ie
