This new show by the writer of Godspell and Wicked was a huge hit with Shannon Audiences.  The cast was split into two seperate casts, with Denise Broderick and Chris Willetts leading the first act as Adam and Eve, while Martin McNElis and Andrea Doolan played Noah and Mama Noah in Act two.  Bridging both acts was Ronan O'Brien in the role of Father.  New faces included Gari Deegan and Stephen Colcannon (who went on to appear in BBCs "Any Dream Will Do" and Lauren Dunne as Yonah.

Note: Best Visuals: Shannon Musical Society
Runner Up Best Stage Manager: Francis Moloney

In 2006, with a new director, Oliver Hurley on board, Shannon tackled the upbeat spectacle of "The Wiz".  With Denise Broderick in the role of Dorothy, Aódan Fox, Chris Willetts and Martin McNelis took the roles of Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion.  The ensemble was filled out by Joanne Meehan, Clare McNelis, Nicky Doherty as the witches and Derek Barrett as "The Wiz"

Note: Best House Management: Shannon Musical Society
Best Visuals: Shannon Musical Society
Runner Up Best Overall Show (Sullivan Section)

In 2005, for the first time ever, Shannon Musical society repeated a show that had been performed by the society before. Damon Runyons classic characters were brought to life in this Frank Loesser musical.

Sky Masterson and his Mission Doll, Sarah Brown, were played by Martin McNelis and Sinéad O'Sullivan. Aodan Fox and Denise Broderick were the eternally engaged Nathan and Adelaide. A strong supporting cast included Cathy Hurley and Richard Stapleton, both of whom had roles in the original production.


Note: Best House Management: Shannon Musical Society
Runner Up Best Comedian: Aódan Fox

This tale of a Man-Eating plant terrorising a young florists assistant was a huge success in Shannon.

The Plant, Audrey II was a giant puppet hired from England. Seymour Krelbourn, the mild mannered florists assistant was played by Eoin Sheedy, a role for which he recieved a "Best Actor" nomination. His love interest, Audrey was played by Sinéad O'Sullivan. The plant was created with the vocal chords of Martin McNelis and the phisical puppetry of Tony Little (and Martin Gough on Arms!). Gary Loughnane played Mr. Mushnik and Derek Barrett played multiple roles, most notably the Sadistic Dentist Orin Scrivello.


Note: Best House Management: Shannon Musical Society
Runner Up Best Actor: Eoin Sheedy

Crazy for You was performed in February 2002 with Feidhlim Hillery and Edel Heaney in the lead roles. The show is a dance spectacular with very strong comedy moments and a toe-tapping Gershwin score.

Highlights included the mirror scene between Zangler and Bobby, the Les Mis inspired "Stiff Upper Lip" number and the Act One Finale of "I've Got Rhythm".

Note: Best House Management: Shannon Musical Society
Runner Up Best Comedienne: Clare McNelis

"Godspell" by Stephen Schwartz is a vibrant retelling of the Gospel according to St. Matthew in song and dance.

Feidhlim Hillery played "Stephen", the Christ figure and was supported by great ensemble playing from the rest of the Cast. This show had some great singing and acting debuts from within the cast.

The Sound of Music must be the best known musical in the world and it certainly went down well in Shannon.

Edel Heaney and Malachy Darcy(R.I.P.) were the Novice and the Captain in this production. Edel Halliday and Gus Barrett were their support and a talented group of local children promptly stole the show every night to packed houses.