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22/03/2026

Don't forget to tune into WLR's Showtime with Wayne Browne at 7pm tonight folks. Springboard directors Catherine and Martina will be on talking about our upcoming production. 🎭

16/03/2026

Hi folks, our Springboard production is fast approaching.

If you were thinking of buying a ticket, now is the time to do it as we are starting to sell out.

So far: Wednesday is sold out!
Friday: a small number of online tickets available
Saturday: availability online and from Luca over counter.

"I saw the 2 plays in rehearsal and they are in great shape and audiences are guaranteed a super evening of quality theatre," says Springboard Producer, Frieda Ryan.

Also, Springboard Directors Catherine and Martina will be chatting to Wayne Brown on WLR's Showtime on March 22nd. Tune in!

10/03/2026

Meet the Crew: Martina Kavanagh

Martina is the Director of 'Smile Handsome'.
She is delighted to be directing a one-act drama as part of this year’s Waterford Drama Society Springboard initiative.

Involved in amateur drama since 2003 with the New Ross Drama Workshop, her acting credits include Nora in O’Casey’s ‘The Plough and the Stars’, Maureen in Martin McDonagh’s ‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane’ and Kate Keller in Miller’s ‘All My Sons’, as well as representing NRDW at the One-Act All-Ireland Finals with Synge’s ‘The Tinker’s Wedding’.

A recent addition to the director’s chair, Martina is relishing the excitement, challenge and creativity of the role alongside her exceptional cast and production team.

08/03/2026

Meet the Cast: Clare O’Sullivan.

Clare plays Jodie in Springboard.

Clare has a keen interest in everything arts related and is thrilled to be taking on the role of Jodie in Springboard’s production on ‘Smile Handsome’.

Some previous credits include roles in Martin McDonagh’s trilogies with Danu Theatre, Dubai, the role of Vera in Frank McGuinness’ ‘The Factory Girls’, as well as Peggy Evans (not too dissimilar to Jodie!) in Neil Simon’s ‘Come Blow your Horn’, both with Rail Theatre.

Clare would sincerely like to thank the cast and crew and hopes everyone enjoys the production!

07/03/2026

Meet the Cast: Lindsey Kirby.
Lindsey plays Top Dog in Smile Handsome.

This is Lindsey’s first time treading the boards with Waterford Dramatic Society but hopefully not her last! Lindsey studied French and Drama in college where she
performed in many plays as part of her course and was an enthusiastic member of
Players Theatre in Trinity College back in the day.

She went on to teach Speech and Drama in Dublin where she lived for many years. She is currently a Primary School Teacher in St Ursula’s Primary School. Since returning home she has been on stage in the Portlaw Panto and most recently performed in The Addams Family with the Tramore Musical Society.

Lindsey is thoroughly enjoying being on stage again and being part of this Springboard experience and feels privileged to be working with such a fabulous director, cast and crew.

06/03/2026

Meet the Cast:

Vivienne Cummins plays Kathleen in Smile Handsome.

Vivienne first discovered her love of acting as a young girl with Little Red Kettle Theatre Company. Since then, she has appeared in a wide range of productions with Waterford Dramatic Society, Brewery Lane Theatre Company, Ranting Rebels Theatre Company, Stagemad Theatre Company, and others.

She is delighted to be treading the boards once again with Waterford Dramatic Society, her last performance being ‘Dolly’ in Bailegangáire (2022).

Working under Martina’s direction has been a truly inspiring experience for Vivienne, and she has thoroughly enjoyed sharing the stage with her fellow actors, Lindsey and Clare.

She hopes you enjoy the show.

05/03/2026

Hi everyone,

We will not charge for programmes for our upcoming Springboard production, but we will accept small cash donations for the Waterford Helping Hands charity at the performances.

Tickets can be bought at Luca Records in Waterford city or online through this link: https://ie.powertik.com/en/events/wds-presents-views-from-a-lamp-post-smile-handsome-wednesday-25th-march

We look forward to seeing you there 🙂

04/03/2026

Meet the Crew: Catherine Bradley.

Catherine is the writer and director of 'Views from a Lampost'.

Catherine has been a member of WDS since 2006 when she made her debut onstage as Mrs Slade in Hugh Leonard's 'Roman Fever'.

Other stage roles include Angustias in Lorca's 'The House of Bernarda Alba', Nora Clitheroe in WDS's 75th Anniversary production of O'Casey's 'The Plough and The Stars' and Mrs Madden in 'Big Maggie' in 2025.

Off stage roles include stage manager for WDS's 2009 production of 'Sive' and 'My Brilliant Divorce' in 2024. She was Assistant Director for 'The Factory Girls' in 2012 and Assistant Producer for 'The Importance of Being Earnest' in 2023.

Catherine has a BA in English and Theatre Studies from South East Technological University and on the back of a UCC writing course, is fulfilling a childhood dream of staging her own work.

03/03/2026

Meet the cast: Bryan Costello.

Bryan Costello is an actor and performer currently based in Waterford.

He has acted in various regional productions and his first appearance with Waterford Dramatic Society was as ‘Lane’ in The Importance of Being Earnest in 2023. Our 90th production of Big Maggie in 2025 saw Bryan take on the challenge of playing Big Maggie’s son 'Mick Polpin'.

This time around will find him multi-tasking as his talents as stage manager and playing the part of Pascal in our second play. He is delighted to be working alongside the abundance of talent in the new and familiar faces of the cast.

He is confident that everyone in attendance will thoroughly enjoy both these One Act performances!

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