The brilliance of The R&R  Musical Society, since 1913 ,lies in the astonishing amateur TALENT  that brings each performance to life. With passion, dedication, and remarkable skill, our Members transform the stage into a world of music, drama, and emotion, captivating audiences time and time again. From soaring vocals to dazzling choreography, their commitment to excellence rivals professional productions, proving that true artistry knows no boundaries.

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Shay Gibson

Name

Shay Gibson

Member since 2001 THE MIKADO


Favourite part 

Enjoys every performance.Especially Fagin in OLIVER!

General Secretary for 16 years


Favourite show

‘Fiddler on the Roof’, ‘Oklahoma’
‘The Producers’, Les Miserables’, ‘Miss Saigon’, ‘Sister Act’ , all ‘G&S’ shows,


Fun Fact

Performed ‘The Time Warp’ from ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ in ‘Tops of the Town ‘ which was televised on RTE. 

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Michelle Mulraney

Name

Michelle  Mulraney

Member since 2006 - FIDDLER on the ROOF at The Gaiety Theatre

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Best thing about being an R&R member

 Gaining life long friends.


Favourite show

 Fiddler in the Roof, The Producers, Oklahoma and  Oliver !


Memorable moment

Singing with the R&R at Áras an Uachtaráin for President Michael D Higgins’ Garden Party


Fun Fact

Performed on Kenny Live with the school choir after we were selected as one of the groups for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in the Point Depot. 



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Erica Stokes

Name

Erica Stokes

A member since 2017 in Carousel as a Chorus Member


Favourite Part:

My favourite part was playing a glamorous diva jazz singer during the interval act of Guys and Dolls—it really allowed my inner diva to come out! 


Favourite Show:

Oliver! because of the fun learning the dances, really laughing together on stage, and the amazing colours and costumes. Outside of R&R productions my favourite shows include Miss Saigon, The Book of Morman and Shrek the Musical.


Fun Fact:

Once I sat with Julie Andrews by accident to watch My Fair Lady in Brisbane, Australia, purely by chance!

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Michael Walsh

Name

First Name Last Name

R&R Member since 20XX in the show " SHOW NAME "


Favourite part 

Enjoys every performance.Especially "CHARACTER" or Chorus in "SHOW NAME"


Favourite show

‘SHOW NAME", "SHOW NAME", "SHOW NAME"


Fun Fact

A personal insight, story or memory that stands out for me



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Nicole Lamb

Name

Shay Gibson

Member since 2001 THE MIKADO


Favourite part 

Enjoys every performance.Especially Fagin in OLIVER!

General Secretary for 16 years


Favourite show

‘Fiddler on the Roof’, ‘Oklahoma’
‘The Producers’, Les Miserables’, ‘Miss Saigon’, ‘Sister Act’ , all ‘G&S’ shows,


Fun Fact

Performed ‘The Time Warp’ from ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ in ‘Tops of the Town ‘ which was televised on RTE. 

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Kirsty McDougall


Name

Kirsty McDougall. Member since 2019


Previous roles with the R&R include 

Ado Annie in "Oklahoma!" , 2019

Lydia lubey in "All My Sons", 2020 

Chrissy in "Dancing at Lughnasa" 2024


Favourite show: Into the Woods, Company, Sweeney Todd (Definitely a Stephen Sondheim fan!) & Wicked


Fun memories: Having to be flipped upside down about four times a show in "Oklahoma!" was definitely a first!


Fun fact: When I joined the R&R in 2019 I had not done a show in 6 years - what a way to return to the stage & with the R&R nonetheless.


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Victoria O'Mahony

Name

Victoria O’Mahony, Member since 2004  Yeoman of The Guard,


Favourite part:

Usherette in The Producers and Salvation Army in Guys and Dolls. Enjoyed every part and every performance. Great fun playing Pretty Little Sally in Oliver last year as my daughter was in the show too

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Favourite show:- Oliver as my daughter Victoria jnr performed on stage with me, I can’t express how special it was. I also loved The king and I as I was expecting my son Harrison during it and Me and My Girl as I was expecting my Victoria during it. 


Fun Fact:- The R&R sang at my wedding, I celebrated my 21st birthday during a production with The R&R in NCH and now my 3 children Harrison, Victoria and George are such a great help to me with the Junior section of the R&R as I am the co ordination.  My daughter Victoria will perform with me again in “Sing into Summer”! I really enjoyed singing for the president in Aras and Uachtaran with the society. The R&R are like a family to me and I feel so so lucky to to be part of it and that my children are now so heavily involved. It is such an honour to serve on committee