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06 Sept 2025

Clonmel students take pop culture trip down memory lane in school show

'Now! That's What We Call 80s'

Aimee Shine, Julie Holland, Ella Traas and Andrew Tobin will appear in the musical staged by the students of Clonmel High School and Presentation Secondary School

The High School and Presentation Secondary School, Clonmel are presenting 'Now! That’s What We Call 80s' as their annual school show in the White Memorial Theatre, Clonmel from this Monday to Thursday, October 22-25. 

This joint schools project has been running for over 40 years, and there's no doubt that audiences will be treated to another excellent production. 

A pop culture trip down memory lane, 'Now! That’s What We Call 80s' tells the story of Corey Palmer (Luke Condon) and his senior year of high school - his best friends, the class bully and the girl he loves. 

Above - Sarah Ní Cheallaigh and Simon Malone are starring in the school show

It’s no surprise that 'Now! That’s What We Call 80s' keeps audiences dancing in their seats! The jukebox score includes a wide variety of popular hits such as “Video Killed the Radio Star,” “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” “Love Shack,” “Footloose” and “Kids in America”. 

The show will provide some great nights of entertainment, as the boys and girls of Clonmel High School and Presentation Secondary School, Clonmel perform to their normal high standards.

Tickets are now on sale for the show in both schools and are priced at €10. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Above -  Cailín Napier, Caitlyn McVicker, Sarah O’Connor and Leah Clancy are looking forward to next week's production of 'Now! That's What We Call 80s' at the White Memorial Theatre in Clonmel

Family tickets are available for the Monday night. The show is directed and produced by Jennifer Williams, with musical direction from Siobhan Alley and Olga Gannon.

Ms.Williams was delighted with the response from the students to the production.

She said that “the boys and girls from both schools are a very dedicated group.

“They have worked very hard since late August and have produced a show that is very energetic and entertaining”.

Below -  Eoin Kenna, Hugh O’Sullivan and Luke Condon will be on stage at the White Memorial Theatre in the musical 'Now! That's What We Call 80s', staged by students of the Presentation Secondary School and Clonmel High School

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