About MCS
The Marian Choral Society is an institution in Tuam and its surrounding areas.
The society was formed in 1974, with an aim to sing Church and Secular music. Then, in 1977, the first musical was undertaken.
From the start, there was a commitment to take on all types of musical, from the traditional to the modern and challenging. A quick look at our previous productions page will show how successful we were in this aim.
Let the figures speak for themselves:
Many of our members have been recognised by AIMS over these years, with awards and nominations coming on a regular basis.
The most important component of the Society is the constant encouragement from the Community of Tuam, and environs. Thank you all for your support, and we will work as hard as ever to keep up the high standards for many years to come - we MIGHT have to repeat a show by that time!
We also would like to acknowledge the financial help we receive from our sponsors and patrons, without whom we could not keep going doing what we do.
The society was formed in 1974, with an aim to sing Church and Secular music. Then, in 1977, the first musical was undertaken.
From the start, there was a commitment to take on all types of musical, from the traditional to the modern and challenging. A quick look at our previous productions page will show how successful we were in this aim.
Let the figures speak for themselves:
- 43 years of continuous production of top quality musical theatre, concerts, themed soirees, choral productions and music based events. This is a record in the Connaught region.
- Also 43 years of never repeating a show! Yes, that’s 43 different shows up to 2019’s production of THE PRODUCERS. This is a national record.
- Over 1,700 people involved over those years in bringing those shows to life.
- Almost 40,000 audience members have attended the shows over the years, not to mention people who supported all of the other events.
Many of our members have been recognised by AIMS over these years, with awards and nominations coming on a regular basis.
The most important component of the Society is the constant encouragement from the Community of Tuam, and environs. Thank you all for your support, and we will work as hard as ever to keep up the high standards for many years to come - we MIGHT have to repeat a show by that time!
We also would like to acknowledge the financial help we receive from our sponsors and patrons, without whom we could not keep going doing what we do.
AIMS Nominees & Winners for MCS
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2020: Best Comedian - Niall Conway as Max Bialystock - 'The Producers' (Winner)
Best Choreography - 'The Producers' (Winner) 2019:Best Actress - Suzanne Garvey-Brennan as Rita O'Grady - 'Made In Dagenham' 2017: Best Male Singer - Shane Kelly as Anatoly - 'Chess' 2016: Best Male Singer - Dave Langan as Tiernan - 'The Pirate Queen' (Winner) Best Actor In A Supporting Role - James Conway as Lord Bingham - 'The Pirate Queen' Best House Management - 'The Pirate Queen' (Winner) 2015: Best Actress In A Supporting Role - Suzanne Brennan as Velma Von Tussle - 'Hairspray' 2014: Best House Management - 'The Wedding Singer' 2012: Best Actress In A Supporting Role - Katie St. John as Amneris - 'Aida' 2011: Spirit of AIMS/Adjudicator's Special Award - For innovative ideas for props and set - 'Titanic The Musical' Best House Management - 'Titanic The Musical' 2007: Best Actress In A Supporting Role - Orla Togher as Ruth Sherwood - 'Wonderful Town' 2005: Best Actor - Ronan Lardner as Toby - 'God Bless Archie Dean' 2004: Best Comedian - Ronan Lardner as Bill Snibson - 'Me & My Girl' |
2003: Spirit of AIMS/Adjudicator's Special Award - Angela Curley - For first time performance - 'Calamity Jane'
2002: Best Actor - Ronan Lardner as Kipps - 'Half A Sixpence' 2001: Best Comedienne - Delma Burke as Hedy - 'How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying' Best Comedian - Ronan Lardner as Finch - 'How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying' 1999: Best Choreography - 'Ham' 1991: Best Director - Joe Donoghue - 'Godspell' Best Choreography - 'Godspell' 1989: Best Director - Joe Donoghue - 'Camelot' Best Stage Management - Bob Triggs - 'Camelot' (Winner) Best Actor - Kevin Dwyer as King Arthur - 'Camelot' (Winner) 1987: Best Overall Show - 3rd Place - 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Best Show "All Amateur Cast" - 3rd Place - 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Adjudicator's Special Award - For sensitive and artisit utilisation of magnificient stained-glass window in natural resource venue - 'Jesus Christ Superstar' (Winner) Best Director - Joe Donoghue - 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Best Musical Director - Noel Kirrane - 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Best Male Singer - Martin McHugh as Judas - 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Best Chorus - 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Best Lighting - 'Jesus Christ Superstar' |
