Director: Bryan Flynn Musical director: Wayne Brown Choreographer: Michelle Condon. The Theatre Royal, Waterford

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1 Director: Bryan Flynn Musical director: Wayne Brown Choreographer: Michelle Condon The Theatre Royal, Waterford 3pm Matinee Shows: 28th, 29th Nov, 5th & 6th Dec 8pm Night Shows: 28th, 30th Nov, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Dec

2 Dear Friends, It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to Waterford Pantomime Society s production Aladdin for In December 2007 our two co-founding members Padraig O Griofa and Jimmy Kelly retired and in January 2008 they passed the Society into the hands of it s members. I would like to thank them both most sincerely for all their hard work, support and encouragememt over the last 23 years. On behalf of the Society we would like to dedicate our production of Aladdin 2009 to them both again without whom we woild not be here this day. I have a long tradition with the Pantomime Society. The passion and love for it is endless. Taking over the Waterford Pantomime Society was a huge undertaking for me but with help of fantastic people this was all possible. On a personal note I would like to thank my husband Wayne Brown without whom I would not have been able to take it on. Tonights production of Aladdin would not be possible without our Production Team, Cast & Crew. I thank them for sharing their expertise and talents in making this production a sucess. I d like to thank the Theatre Royal Waterford staff for all their help and assistance. A thank you to our nightly sponsers and all who donated spot prizes. Most importantly i would like to Thank Zandra Kelly, Michelle Quilty & Patrice Power who have given up many hours of their spare time over the last couple of months whilst rehearsing for show aswel in the help of organising and all that goes with Panto to put together this production. I thank them and really appreciate all they have done. Last but not least, I thank you our audience without whose continued support this show would not be possible. your support year after year is overwhelming. We thank you most sincerly from the bottom of our hearts. Now all is left for me to say is to Sit Back, Relax and join in on our fun and frolics of our production of Aladdin. Enjoy the show. Anne Corcoran Brown Chairperson

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Bryan Flynn has worked as a freelance musical theatre director since 1991, during which time he has directed over 70 productions.

Opera House and Pirates of Penzance for Jim Molloy Productions at the Helix Dublin.

His winning production for Waterford Crystal in 1994 made Bryan the youngest winning director in the history of the competition.

acclaim and a sell out run at the Theatre Royal, Waterford.

Following 3 years of writing and develop- ment, this epic production opened to huge critical acclaim in February 2008 and has returned to Cork Opera House in March 2009.

As a designer, Bryan has designed sets for numerous productions including Jesus Christ Superstar, Oliver, Fame, Hot Mikado amongst others.

International Festival of Light Opera. Michelle is one of the South East s Leading Choreographers and has received AIMS Best Choreographer award.

Michelle has a long association with Waterford Pantomime Society ever since Denny Corcoran gave her a break and asked her to come on board as Choreographer 16 years ago.

Michelle would like to thank them for it! Enjoy the Show and Happy Christmas! Blanaid is a Waterford based Costumier. T/A Nomac Productions for the past 20 years.

4 Bryan Flynn has worked as a freelance musical theatre director since 1991, during which time he has directed over 70 productions. Recent credits include; the children s opera Lily s Lab- y- rinth for Garter Lane Theatre, the hit show High School Musical for Midas Productions Dublin, Mozart s on Giovanni for Opera 05 at Cork Opera House and Pirates of Penzance for Jim Molloy Productions at the Helix Dublin. In the early 1990 s Bryan directed 3 productions for the John Player Tops competition, 2 of which reached the national television final. His winning production for Waterford Crystal in 1994 made Bryan the youngest winning director in the history of the competition. Bryan has also worked as a Writer and Composer, in 1998 he composed the music for the new musical drama Pentimenti, which was based on the life of a Jewish artist during World War II and enjoyed much acclaim and a sell out run at the Theatre Royal, Waterford. In 2005 Bryan was commissioned by Cork Opera House to write the book, music and lyrics for a new show based on the life of iconic Irishman Michael Collins. Following 3 years of writing and develop- ment, this epic production opened to huge critical acclaim in February 2008 and has returned to Cork Opera House in March Bryan was director for Waterford Spraoi Percussion for 8 years. As a designer, Bryan has designed sets for numerous productions including Jesus Christ Superstar, Oliver, Fame, Hot Mikado amongst others. Bryan has received numerous awards for his work including; the Jury s Arts Achievement Award, the Waterford Crystal Arts and Entertainment Award, and the Best Professional Director Award at the International Festival of Light Opera. Michelle is one of the South East s Leading Choreographers and has received AIMS Best Choreographer award. Michelle has worked with every society in Waterford either as a performer, backstage, or on the production team as Choreographer or Director. Michelle has a long association with Waterford Pantomime Society ever since Denny Corcoran gave her a break and asked her to come on board as Choreographer 16 years ago. Time certainly does fly when you re having fun at panto! The Dance Troop put a lot of hard work into rehearsals every year for panto and this year is no exception. Michelle would like to thank them for it! Enjoy the Show and Happy Christmas! Blanaid is a Waterford based Costumier. T/A Nomac Productions for the past 20 years. Costume Designer for Waterford Pantomime Society. Supplying costumes for Drama, Musicals, Pantomime, Film to the 32 counties of Ireland. Nominations/ Awards for Best Costumes. Films War of the Buttons, Bachelors in Trouble, 40 Shilling s Worth, The Great Tragedy. T.V. Echo s, Killnascully, numerous other TV programs. Irish Premiers Witches of East Wick, Jekyll & Hyde, Chess, Michael Collins the Musical, Peter Pan Pantomime. Blanaid is delighted to design the costumes for Waterford Pantomime 2009 and wish the cast and crew every success. Wayne is delighted to be here for his 15th Panto and is particularly proud that since the panto society was formed in the mid 80 s the music has been kept in the family 1st by his uncle the legendary Ben Brown, and now by himself. Since being told he couldn t sing at an early age, he naturally took the obvious role of teaching other people to sing. And after panto he is looking forward to his biggest job yet.. DAD!! Juckey was too shy to write his own bio, so it s wrote for him. This paragon of manhood is actually a multi award winning stage manager with awards from both AIMS and WIFLO to his credit, he acted in some of Waterford Pantomime Society s earlier productions but the less said about that the better. He has graced the stage as Danny in Grease once again this year, may this be the start of his career on stage!

David is delighted to be back for another year with the Panto Society.

rejoining Waterford Pantomime Society after a 2 year absence and is delighted to be back treading the boards once more.

resident of Cork City and a student at UCC.

panto in a row, he began his entertainment career back in the mid 80 s with the comedy mime act The Silent Mikes and then followed in his fathers

This is his 4th times working under Bryan Flynn and is looking forward to this years show.

12 and now 39 years later he is still wowing Waterford audiences with his vibrancy and energy.

5 David is delighted to be back for another year with the Panto Society. He is honoured to be playing the lead role of Aladdin this year, it is a new challange and he hopes he doesn t embarrass his little daughter Shayla - hi NEW BOSS! Working under the direction of Bryan Flynn has been brilliant and David would like to wish all the cast and crew the best of luck Freda is rejoining Waterford Pantomime Society after a 2 year absence and is delighted to be back treading the boards once more. She is no stranger to the stage having been trianed at Richie Hayes Stage School and De Braam s School of Dance and Theatre Arts and is now a resident of Cork City and a student at UCC. She has really enjoyed working with such a great cast and production team and wishes everyone the best of luck in the show Back again for his 7th panto in a row, he began his entertainment career back in the mid 80 s with the comedy mime act The Silent Mikes and then followed in his fathers footsteps on to the boards of the Theatre Royal for the Tops of the Town. This is his 4th times working under Bryan Flynn and is looking forward to this years show. Starting to get worried about wearing a dress again, hoping the show will go well in the Theatre Royal Scol began performing at the tender age of 12 and now 39 years later he is still wowing Waterford audiences with his vibrancy and energy. This is his 8th sucessful Pantomime and by all accounts it s not his last. Scol played Uncle Henry & the Gate Keeper in the Wizard of Oz in 2004 and is a regular member of the Comedy team in the Theatre Royal Variety Show. s Brenda is one of the original members of the Waterford Pantomime Society but she wants yee to know that she was very young when she started threading the boards. It s embarrassing this year, it s like a family reunion for Brenda every one of her family except Mark is on the stage. Even Paul jumped onto the bandwagon this year- he must have heard how great the craic is. This years character seems sinister but there is a softer side to her as you will see in Act 2.

Theatre Royal, Waterford. Night performances at 8.

Sat 28th, Mon 30th, Tues 1st, Wed 2nd, Thurs 3rd, Fri 4th, Sat 5th Matinees at 3pm

Lighting: Aidan McGrath Costumes: Nomac Productions Set: Spraoi Crew: Brian Juckey

Condon Make-Up: Mags Keane Props: Mary Doherty, Patrice Power Aladdin Twankey Widow

Lamp Abanazer the Sorceror Spirit of the Ring Bebo ( the mini Genie) David Condon

6 Theatre Royal, Waterford. Night performances at 8.00pm sharp From Saturday 28th November until Sat 5th December 2009 Night Shows on Sat 28th, Mon 30th, Tues 1st, Wed 2nd, Thurs 3rd, Fri 4th, Sat 5th Matinees at 3pm sharp on Nov: Sat 28th, Sun 29th, Dec 5th and Sat 6th Director: Bryan Flynn Lighting: Aidan McGrath Costumes: Nomac Productions Set: Spraoi Crew: Brian Juckey Collins The Silhouettes Musical Director: Wayne Browne Choreographer: Michelle Condon Make-Up: Mags Keane Props: Mary Doherty, Patrice Power Aladdin Twankey Widow Twankey Princess Jasmine Wishee Washee Sultana Strong Pong Rick Shaw Genie of the Lamp Abanazer the Sorceror Spirit of the Ring Bebo ( the mini Genie) David Condon Tony Corcoran Freda Quinnlan Terry Scol Grant Brenda Corcoran Sinead Flynn Hazel Tebay Kelly Paul Corcoran Anne Corcoran Brown Nathan Carey

7 Michelle Qulity (Dance Captain) Zandra Kelly Orla Shanahan Ciara Flynn Zoe Cuddihy Caroline Kelly Holy Robinson Cliona Ryan Red Team Shauna Forsey Tiernagh Lonergan Chloe Whelan Chloe Cahill Leanne Reidy Emma Carty Lacey Rebecca Power Sarah Hickey Blue Team Amber Searson Chloe Wall Katie Roche Megan Delahunty Beth McCarthy Libby Flynn Becky Wise Claudine Daly Cherry(handmaiden) - Ciara Larken Blossom(handmaiden) - Lauren Cardiff Amanda the Panda - Zandra Kelly Brittany Speares - Ciara Flynn Mummies - Michelle Quilty, Cliona Ryan, Ciara Flynn Zandra Kelly - Manager Ruth Corcoran - Assistant Manager Edwina Halligan - Raffle announcer Lorraine Shanahan Nicola Butler Emmet Power Wayne Browne- Keyboards Mark Fitzgerald - Trumpet Alan Coonagh - Sax/Guitar Jarath McKenna - Drums Keith McDonald - Bass

Sinead is thrilled to be involved in this years Panto. she has had a big involvement. in Waterford Theatre throughout the years both on and off stage.

She wants to thank all the cast of this years panto for a fantastic three months, especially Brenda Giles who took her under her wing.

Christmas would not be the same for me and my family if I wasn t involved in some way. The fun I have back stage and sometimes on stage is great.

He must have had a bit of pull to get it!

this year s production. Hope you enjoy the show and if you don t TOO BAD!! Nathan is nine years old. He is a student of the Richie Hayes Stage School.

Nathan has appeared in shows such as the Wizard of Oz, Showcase 0 9 & Mad about the musicals.

8 Sinead is thrilled to be involved in this years Panto. she has had a big involvement. in Waterford Theatre throughout the years both on and off stage. Sinead presents Showtime on WLRfm every Sunday night, she hopes you can join her on the night and sing along to all your Musical favourites. She wants to thank all the cast of this years panto for a fantastic three months, especially Brenda Giles who took her under her wing... Brenda your a gem This is my 10th year performing in the pantomime and i have enjoyed every one of them. Christmas would not be the same for me and my family if I wasn t involved in some way. The fun I have back stage and sometimes on stage is great. I have made some great friends along the way. So here s to another 10 years of panto! He is in the Panto for the 1st time in many years. He must have had a bit of pull to get it! He has been involved in a few bits n pieces in the meantime and is delighted now to be back on the boards of the newly revamped Theatre Royal for this year s production. Hope you enjoy the show and if you don t TOO BAD!! Nathan is nine years old. He is a student of the Richie Hayes Stage School. Nathan loves singing & dancing & won dancer of the year in Nathan has appeared in shows such as the Wizard of Oz, Showcase 0 9 & Mad about the musicals. Nathan is a star in the making and one to watch out for in the future. He is delighted to be involved in Aladdin. Anne has been involved with the Waterford Pantomime Society since she was 8 years old. The Panto has a great family tradition for Anne s family as her dad Denny introduced them all to the fun of Panto whilst producing for the Panto for 15 years. Anne is playing the part of the Fairy/ Narrator in this year s panto, but her new role as Mammy is her favourite so far!!.

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9 Musgraves Cash & Carry Lollies ~ Energie Fitness for Women ~ Tutu s 2 Tapshoes ~ Kelly & Dollard ~ Kingfisher Spa ~ The Print Gallery ~ Full of Beans ~ Island Lane ~ Run a Muck ~ Reptile Village (Gowran) ~ Ardkeen Superstores ~ Storm Cinema ~ Geoffs Bar ~ Vie at Home Cosmetics (Zandra Kelly) ~ Pet Mania- Pirate Adventure(Tramore) Glenn Sheridan- Tommy Hillfiger The Book Centre, Lazer Blast, Michael Guineys, Lorraine s Beauty Salon, Waterford Snooker Club (Tramore) Shoe Centre, Kelly & Dollard. Richie Hayes Eddie Hearne, Waterford News & Star Joe Evans, Waterford News & Star Liam Murphy, The Munster Express John O Connor, The Munster Express Waterford Today WLR FM Ballygowan Natalie Van De Bramm Harry Power Transport Curran Foods Express Cuisine Jimmy Kelly Padraig O Griofa Pantomime Front of House Team Pantomime Committe members Christine & Dave Pirate Adventure Tramore sponsor the dancers Tip Toes Pre-School Community Bldgs Richardsons Meadow Old Tramore Road Co. Waterford Tel: (051) Preschool Mornings Open now For quality, affordable childcare call Kate on , Or why not call in and view our, Wobbler, Toddler and Afterschool Rooms, opening soon. Get your preschoolers in now, to secure their free place in January. Tiptoes Community Childcare Centre, is a subgroup of The Sacred Heart Community & Childcare Project Ltd. Working with the community, for the community

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