James N. Healy as Jack Point, in Gilbert and Sullivans 'The Yeomen of the Guard'. He founded the Gilbert and Sullivan Society (G&S Group) and adopted the name Nigel Hay for his stage work. Performed at Cork Opera House. Image no 00001.
Eamon Nash acted with the Theatre of the South for original productions of Backwater, The Pure of Heart, and The Spraying of John O'Dorey by John B. Keane. Image no 00043.
Michael Twomey as James Bond and Siobhan O' Brien as Pussy Galore. 'Slag' was a satirical revue show produced in the early 1960's. The show was performed at the Group Theatre. Image no 00044.
'Tarry Flynn' is an adaptation of Patrick Kavanagh's novel of the same title. Maairain Nai Shae was a teacher in Cork. Flor Dullea appeared in plays with the Theatre of the South and Southern Theatre Group. Image no 00017.
Back row: Dan Coughlan, Pat Fenton, Ronnie O'Shaughnessy, Jack Riordan, Ben Power, Melody McNamara, Maurice O'Donovan, James N. Healy, Michael Twomey, Kenny Lee. Front row: Mary O'Donovan, Marie Twomey, Gerry (Johnston) McLoughlin, Ger Lehane. Sitting: Paul O'Flynn. Image no 00071.
Image no 00018. Michael Casey, from Cork, was the first resident musical conductor at the Cork Opera House. He was also assistant head of light music in R.T.E. and has conducted the R.T.E. Concert Orchestra.
