Thank Abba for the Music

The 2015 Davitt College Production

Davitt College Stage Productions

Dancing Queens & Disco Dreams

Relive the glory of ABBA. Take a look back at our phenomenal, sold-out 2015 Transition Year production in the Joe Langan Sports Hall.

■ The Story

Upholding a long-running history of school musicals with one of its most successful shows to date, Davitt College brought the timeless magic of ABBA to the stage. Packed with unforgettable pop anthems, dazzling energy, and feel-good classic hits, the production had audiences smiling from ear to ear and captured the very spirit of friendship, love, and celebration.

■ The Production

Staged across four sold-out shows in the Joe Langan Sports Hall, the production highlighted the vital importance of music and theatre as a powerful vehicle for youth self-expression. Through exceptional teamwork and collaboration between staff and students, the cast and production team delivered a spellbinding, enchanting performance that closed with a rousing standing ovation.

Thank Abba for the Music The Musical Poster 2015

90+

Cast & Crew

Students uniting across year groups to bring ABBA's glory to the stage.

Sold-Out Shows

Packed houses and warm reception across four fantastic performances.

ABBA

Iconic Anthems

Timeless pop classics and feel-good hits that had audiences smiling from ear to ear.

Live

Live Music

John Flatley & Co

Stage & Sound

Musical Numbers

Relive the energy and rhythm of the standout ABBA hits that filled the hall across every performance.

Act One

12 Numbers

Overture (Orchestra)

Orchestra

Intro

Full Company

Honey, Honey

Sophie (Lauren Forkan), Ali (Jennifer Crysler) & Lisa (Rachel Kelly)

Money, Money, Money

Donna (Adele Kearney) & Ensemble

Thank You for the Music

Sophie (Lauren Forkan)

Mamma Mia

Donna (Adele Kearney) & Ensemble

Chiquitita

Donna (Adele Kearney), Tanya (Sal Heneghan) & Rosie (Catherine Staunton)

Dancing Queen

Donna (Adele Kearney), Tanya (Sal Heneghan), Rosie (Catherine Staunton) & Ensemble

Lay All Your Love On Me

Sophie (Lauren Forkan) & Sky (Sam Dean)

Super Trouper

Donna (Adele Kearney), Tanya (Sal Heneghan), Rosie (Catherine Staunton) & Ensemble

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)

Sophie (Lauren Forkan) & Ensemble

The Name of the Game

Sophie (Lauren Forkan) & Ensemble

Act Two

13 Numbers

Voulez-Vous

Full Company

Under Attack

Sophie (Lauren Forkan) & Ensemble

One of Us

Sophie (Lauren Forkan)

S.O.S.

Donna (Adele Kearney) & Sam (Andrey Connolly)

Does Your Mother Know?

Tanya (Sal Heneghan) & Pepper (Stephen James)

Knowing Me, Knowing You

Sam (Andrey Connolly)

Our Last Summer

Donna (Adele Kearney), Bill (Dara Kelly) & Harry (Gearóid Herraghty)

Slipping Through My Fingers

Donna (Adele Kearney) & Sophie (Lauren Forkan)

The Winner Takes It All

Donna (Adele Kearney)

Take a Chance on Me

Rosie (Catherine Staunton) & Bill (Dara Kelly)

I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do

Donna (Adele Kearney) & Ensemble

I Have a Dream

Sophie (Lauren Forkan) & Full Company

Encore: Mamma Mia / Dancing Queen / Waterloo

Full Company

Production Stills

Taverna Photo Gallery

Explore highlights from our full photo archive showcasing rehearsals, cast portraits, and the vibrant stage performances.

Behind The Scenes

The Production Team

The creative leaders, directors, choreographers, and stagecraft team who brought Thank ABBA for the Music to life.

📋

Producer & Director

David Nevin

🎬

Assistant Director

Fiona Murtagh

🎼

Musical Director

Eamonn Mulderrig

🎵

Assistant Musical Director

Claire Kennedy

🩰

Choreographer

DanceWorld

Aine Egan, Cora Duffy & Jade Clayton

📌

Stage Manager

Veronica Morley

Michael O'Brien, Enda Creaney, Jevgenijs Jelisejenkovs & Paul Barrett

🛠️

Stage Construction & Crew

Declan Flynn & Shane McGrath

Assisted by TY Stage Crew

🎨

Set Design & Crew

Agnes Nyland

Martina Maughan, Grace Kelly, Clodagh O'Sea, Liam McEllin, Sarah Glendon, Laura Ryan, Niamh Mullins, Niamh Neyret & Laurice Van Den Oosten

🎵

Orchestra & Band

John Flatley & Co

Donal Hoban, Michael Buckton, Craig Donaldson & Eamonn Mulderrig
30+ Pit Singers

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Props

Caitriona O'Donnell, Dave MacDonnacha, Siobhan Lynch & Sinead Flynn

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Costume

Deirdre Gibbons, Stephanie Kelly & Fiona Murtagh

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Sound & Lighting

Martin O'Boyle

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Make-Up and Hair

Toni Henry & Kelly's Hair Salon

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Commercial

Marie Carey & Fintan Murphy

🎤

Master of Ceremonies

Ger King & Tracy Britton

Administration & Support

📢

Promotion & Media

Emma Nestor, Clodagh Hegarty, Aoife Parsons & Liam McEllin

🎟️

Box Office

Mary Nugent & Anne Marie McDaniel

🏫

School Principal

Ms. Bernie Rowland

Deputy Principal: Ger King

🎓

TY Coordinator

Tracy Britton

Starring Roster

The Cast

Meet the talented student cast who brought ABBA's iconic characters, soaring harmonies, and timeless pop anthems to our stage.

Donna

Adele Kearney

Tanya

Sal Heneghan

Rosie

Catherine Staunton

Sam

Andrey Connolly

Bill

Dara Kelly

Harry

Gearóid Herraghty

Sophie

Lauren Forkan

Sky

Sam Dean

Ali

Jennifer Crysler

Lisa

Rachel Kelly

Pepper

Stephen James

Edwina

Lisa Gainley

Father Alex

Jason Potter

Lawrence

Conor McDonnell

Laura

Sarah Murphy

Production Acknowledgements

Special Thanks

With sincere gratitude to everyone who supported and contributed to our production.

🌟

School Community

Management, teaching staff, and ancillary staff for supporting rehearsals and teamwork.

🛠️

Stage & Construction

David Nevin, Declan Flynn, Shane McGrath, and student construction crews.

🎵

Music & Pit Crew

Eamonn Mulderrig, Claire Kennedy, John Flatley & Co, and pit musicians.

🤝

Parents & Sponsors

Guardians, local Castlebar businesses, and student sponsorship teams.

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