Renmore Pantomime History ~ 1979 – 2009
The Story so Far….. Renmore today is a thriving & beautiful suburb of Galway City. The Parish Church nestles beside acres of lush green open space. Gentle waves lap the shores of Ballyloughane Beach. Renmore is a Garden of Delight – the Environmental jewel in the City Crown. About 40 years ago, young couples from all over the country came to live in this newly built estate. Many of the now well established groups were then taking their first tentative steps. read the rest…
1979 – Goody Two Shoes It all began in 1979 in the tiny kitchen of Renmore’s School Hall. The young curate, Sean O’Malley suggested to some of his fellow badminton players – including John Duggan, Liam Belton, Denis Quilty, John Benson and John Power- that Renmore should produce a Pantomime. So Joe McCarthy was called upon and the rest is history. read the rest….
1980 – Jack and the Beanstalk With Sean O’Malley again providing leadership, Joe McCarthy producing & directing and Mary Stankard undertaking secretarial duties, Renmore’s second pantomime ‘Jack & the Beanstalk’ was launched on 1st January 1980 at ‘The Jesuit Hall’ for 6 performances. It was described on the ‘Irish Independent’ as the West’s answer to Maureen Potter! Read the rest…
1981 – Aladdin This was the last Renmore Panto to be staged in the Jesuit Hall. Packed houses greeted ‘Aladdin’ for nine performances. Admission was €1.90 & €0.95. Read the rest…
1982 – Ole King Cole The first Renmore Panto in Leisureland was described in the ‘Galway Advertiser’ as a Cecil B. de Mille production ‘with a cast of thousands’ for which Joe McCarthy would be long remembered as the man who put what appeared to be the entire population of Renmore on stage! Read the rest….
1983 – Sinbad The title role was played by Michael Fitzgerald. He linked up romantically with Mairéad Glynn, daughter of the Ship’s Captain, Denis Quilty while funny men Eamonn Carr & John Walsh were hilarious crewmen. Gerry Ferguson as Sinbad’s Mother brought the house down.read the rest…
1984 – Cinderella Renmore 6th Annual Pantomime ‘Cinderella’ was staged at Leisureland for a record run of 5 nights and 2 matinees from 11th to 15th January 1984. It proved to be a sparkling, colourful show that entertained from start to finish. read the rest…
1985 – ‘Grease’ Renmore Musical Society made a huge impact when they staged their first production at the Jesuit School Hall and later at Leisureland . Read more….
1985 – Sleeping Beauty Niamh McCarthy played the title role in Renmore’s 7th Panto for another smash hit. Read the rest….
1986 – Goldilocks and the Three Bears Cathy Belton played the title role in Renmore’s record breaking version of ‘Goldilocks’ which incorporated a circus theme throughout. read the rest…
1987 – Humpty Dumpty Renmore staged a novel adaptation of the nursery rhyme ‘Humpty Dumpty’ for their ninth Pantomime read the rest…
1988 – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Galway Rose, Caroline Cawley was the beautiful look-a-like for ‘Snow White’ in Renmore’s 10th annual Pantomime read the rest…
1989 – The Wizard of Oz Renmore staged a fun packed Panto based on the famous Judy Garland film read the rest…
1990 – Jack and the Beanstalk Kenneth Long played the title role in Renmore’s 12th annual pantomime read the rest…
1991- Aladdin Garrett Phillips made his panto debut in the title role read the rest…
1992/2004 Pantomimes Go to Photo Gallery to see Pictures from 1992/2004. Historical scripts are under construction for these years.
2005 – Aladdin Renmore’s 26th annual pantomime featured Alan Greaney in the title role, James Harris as Wishee Washee, Nicola Maguire as the Princess and Lucia Evans played the evil Abanazar. Peter Kennedy was a lovable Widow Twanky. To view photos taken on 01/12/2004 click Press Reception. To view photos taken on 01/01/2005 click on Connacht Tribune.
2006 – Robin Hood & the Babes in the Wood Renmore’s 27th annual pantomime featured Alan Greaney and Michelle Glynn in the leading roles. Panto Dame Peter Kennedy wrote the brilliant script and the Power Twins again directed. Click on this link to see Renmore Panto photos taken on 01/12/2005 of the Press Reception. Click on this link to see Renmore Panto photos taken on 01/01/2006 by Connacht Tribune.
2007 – Jack and the Beanstalk Renmore had another magnificent hit with their spectacular version of ‘Jack & the Beanstalk’ scripted by Panto Dame, Peter Kennedy and Directed by Brian and Seán Power. Click on this link to see Renmore Panto photos taken on 01/12/2006 of Press Reception. Click on this link to view Renmore Panto photos taken on 01/01/2007 by Connacht Tribune.
2008 – Cinderella Ugly Sisters Petter Kennedy and John McHugh were hilarious in Renmore’s 29th annual pantomime ‘Cinderella’ delightfully played by Michelle Glynn. Click on this link to see Renmore Panto photos taken on 06/12/2007 of Press Reception. Click on this link to view Renmore Panto photos taken on 01/01/2008 by Connacht Tribune. View more Renmore Panto photos taken on 14/01/2008 by Tribune Photos.
2009 – Beauty and the Beast Renmore’s 30th Annual Panto was another great success with 8000 people attending the Town Hall Theatre, Galway for a record 22 performances. Click on this link to view Renmore Panto photos taken on 02/12/2008 of Press Reception. Click on this link to view Renmore Panto photos taken on 02/01/2009 by Connacht Tribune.
2010 – Peter Kennedy was the script writer and played the title role in ‘Mother Goose’.