History of Enfield Revue
Infomation on Enfield Revue, how it all started, and who was involved to bring it from its beginnings in 1984 to today.
How it all began...
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Joe Gallagher Honorary President |
In the autumn of 1983 Joe Gallagher initiated and called a public meeting in Enfield hall with a view to forming a variety performance show. He had experienced, and had been involved in other small rural variety groups which had all been participating in competition. Joe saw firsthand the disappointment on the faces of the performers when their group was beaten by a mere point. With this in mind Joe visualized a show (variety or otherwise) being staged for the pleasure and enjoyment of the performers both on stage, back stage and the audience and not for competition. To his utter surprise and delight in excess of seventy people attended that first meeting.
A committee was formed and Enfield Revue was born and titled Revue 84. This very first production ran for five shows. A report in the Midland Topic Newspaper dated May 10th 1984 best describes the amount of participants involved, content of the show, and details the first committee. Fuelled by the success with Revue 84 it was decided to stage another show. Little was it anticipated at the time that Revue would still be going strong 25 years later. This is all attributed to everybody involved with Revue, our audiences and our sponsors. Revue was fortunate to have experienced musicians, choreographers, dress makers, makeup artists, painters, carpenters, electricians… the list goes on, an abundance of talent at all levels on board and close at hand.
It has been very enjoyable formatting the history of Revue through picture. We remember with fondness all those who were involved with Revue who have now passed away, May they rest in peace.
People that helped us out greatly in the early days must not be forgotten. These were groups such as Longwood Variety Group, Clonard Variety Group, Rathkenny Revels and Na Fianna Athletic Club.
Enfield Revue is open to new members from aged 14 years upwards.
I wish all involved on this fantastic community effort every success in the future.
Joseph Gallagher.
Honorary President.
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