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.
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.
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.
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
John Hurley
Name
John Hurley
Member since 1981 in THE KING & I as Crown Prince Chulalonghorn
Favourite part
Enjoyed chorus fun in HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON, and Sky Masterson in GUYS & DOLLS 2002
Honoured to be R&R President from 2024
Favourite show
‘GUYS & DOLLS" as every production is so different
Fun Fact
Was in a TV ad in USA for "O'DOULS beer"that played during the SuperBowl and had a part in ABC' Television "ALY MC BEAL"