Sensational Showtunes
About the show
An afternoon of much-loved classics from the world of musical theatre,
from West End hits to Broadway showstoppers and beyond.
Following previous sold-out performances at the National Concert Hall, ‘Sensational Showtunes’ comes to The Whale Theatre. Enjoy an afternoon of much-loved classics and popular hits from some of the worlds most renowned musical theatre productions including 'The Phantom of the Opera', 'Evita', 'Les Misérables', ' Oliver!', 'My Fair Lady' and many more, with West End performers Róisín Sullivan and Brian Gilligan, and with piano accompaniment by David Wray.
Greystones native Róisín Sullivan is no stranger to the stage having recently performed many leading roles including Truly Scrumptious in ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, Maria in ‘The Sound of Music’, Nancy in ‘Oliver!’ and Grace in ‘Annie’ all in The National Concert Hall, Dublin with Festival Productions. She is a graduate of Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, London, and previous shows abroad include ‘Scrooge’ with Sir Tommy Steele at The London Palladium (West End), understudy Eva Peron in Andrew Lloyd Webbers ‘Evita’ (UK & International Tour), the Broadway touring production of ‘Riverdance’ (North American Tour), Adele in West End premier of ‘A Man of No Importance’ (Arts Theatre, West End) and Beggar Woman in ‘Sweeney Todd’ (Union Theatre, London). Back home, Róisín played Jeursha Abbott in the Irish Premier of ‘Daddy Long Legs’ (Smock Alley Theatre), Rita in ‘Educating Rita’ (Mill Theatre), Claire in ‘Ordinary Days’ (Smock Alley Theatre), Kathleen in ‘Flynn’ (Peacock Stage, Abbey Theatre), Jacqueline in ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ (Mill Theatre), Eliza Doolittle in ‘My Fair Lady’ and Gigi in ‘Gigi’ both at the Gaiety Theatre.
Brian Gilligan is a Dublin-born actor recently seen as the iconic villain Scar in Disney’s The Lion King UK & Ireland Tour, including a celebrated run at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin (2023). From West End premieres to award-winning Irish productions, Brian is celebrated for his versatility, commanding stage presence and dynamic performances. His West End and Irish stage career highlights include Deco in The Commitments (Palace Theatre, West End, and UK and Ireland Tour), Guy in Once (Olympia, Dublin), Riff in West Side Story: A Concert Version (Bord Gáis), Tommy Gilroy in Jimmy’s Hall (Abbey Theatre), Assassins (Gate Theatre – BroadwayWorld Award, Best Supporting Actor), and originating roles in new musicals including Eugenius! and Bananaman in London.
David Wray trained at Lancaster University and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London. He has since worked as a pianist, musical director and arranger in both Musical Theatre and Opera. David was musical director for the critically acclaimed world premiere production of ‘Angela’s Ashes’ playing at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre Dublin and Belfast Opera House and was M.D. for the Irish Premiere of ‘Daddy Long Legs’ at Smock Alley Theatre. Other Musical Direction credits include ‘The Rocky Horror Show’, ‘The Hot Mikado’, ‘Side by Side by Sondheim’, ‘Cabaret’, ‘Sweeney Todd’, ‘Assassins’, ‘Putting It Together’, all in Dublin. As Artistic & Musical Director for Music Theatre Ireland, productions include ‘Listen to my Heart, the Songs of David Friedman’, ‘The Last Five Years’, ‘And The World Goes Round’, ‘I Love You’re Perfect Now Change’, and ‘Songs For A New World’. USA & European Tours include musical direction and arrangements for The Three Irish Tenors, Druid and The Irish Sopranos.
Following previous sold-out performances at the National Concert Hall, ‘Sensational Showtunes’ comes to The Whale Theatre. Enjoy an afternoon of much-loved classics and popular hits from some of the worlds most renowned musical theatre productions including 'The Phantom of the Opera', 'Evita', 'Les Misérables', ' Oliver!', 'My Fair Lady' and many more, with West End performers Róisín Sullivan and Brian Gilligan, and with piano accompaniment by David Wray.
Greystones native Róisín Sullivan is no stranger to the stage having recently performed many leading roles including Truly Scrumptious in ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, Maria in ‘The Sound of Music’, Nancy in ‘Oliver!’ and Grace in ‘Annie’ all in The National Concert Hall, Dublin with Festival Productions. She is a graduate of Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, London, and previous shows abroad include ‘Scrooge’ with Sir Tommy Steele at The London Palladium (West End), understudy Eva Peron in Andrew Lloyd Webbers ‘Evita’ (UK & International Tour), the Broadway touring production of ‘Riverdance’ (North American Tour), Adele in West End premier of ‘A Man of No Importance’ (Arts Theatre, West End) and Beggar Woman in ‘Sweeney Todd’ (Union Theatre, London). Back home, Róisín played Jeursha Abbott in the Irish Premier of ‘Daddy Long Legs’ (Smock Alley Theatre), Rita in ‘Educating Rita’ (Mill Theatre), Claire in ‘Ordinary Days’ (Smock Alley Theatre), Kathleen in ‘Flynn’ (Peacock Stage, Abbey Theatre), Jacqueline in ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ (Mill Theatre), Eliza Doolittle in ‘My Fair Lady’ and Gigi in ‘Gigi’ both at the Gaiety Theatre.
Brian Gilligan is a Dublin-born actor recently seen as the iconic villain Scar in Disney’s The Lion King UK & Ireland Tour, including a celebrated run at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin (2023). From West End premieres to award-winning Irish productions, Brian is celebrated for his versatility, commanding stage presence and dynamic performances. His West End and Irish stage career highlights include Deco in The Commitments (Palace Theatre, West End, and UK and Ireland Tour), Guy in Once (Olympia, Dublin), Riff in West Side Story: A Concert Version (Bord Gáis), Tommy Gilroy in Jimmy’s Hall (Abbey Theatre), Assassins (Gate Theatre – BroadwayWorld Award, Best Supporting Actor), and originating roles in new musicals including Eugenius! and Bananaman in London.
David Wray trained at Lancaster University and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London. He has since worked as a pianist, musical director and arranger in both Musical Theatre and Opera. David was musical director for the critically acclaimed world premiere production of ‘Angela’s Ashes’ playing at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre Dublin and Belfast Opera House and was M.D. for the Irish Premiere of ‘Daddy Long Legs’ at Smock Alley Theatre. Other Musical Direction credits include ‘The Rocky Horror Show’, ‘The Hot Mikado’, ‘Side by Side by Sondheim’, ‘Cabaret’, ‘Sweeney Todd’, ‘Assassins’, ‘Putting It Together’, all in Dublin. As Artistic & Musical Director for Music Theatre Ireland, productions include ‘Listen to my Heart, the Songs of David Friedman’, ‘The Last Five Years’, ‘And The World Goes Round’, ‘I Love You’re Perfect Now Change’, and ‘Songs For A New World’. USA & European Tours include musical direction and arrangements for The Three Irish Tenors, Druid and The Irish Sopranos.
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