Music, comedy and theatre on the streets of Waterford provide entertained for all.
Taking place over the August bank holiday weekend, this year Spraoi is the biggest free street festival Waterford has ever seen. Music, comedy and theatre performances from Ireland, Europe, Africa and Australia take place on the streets of Waterford..
Local artists feature prominently, like Waterford based percussion group Torann. These ten drummers are from a diverse range of backgrounds and find audiences very receptive to their sound,
Everyone is very into rhythm and drums.
There is a plethora of live entertainment on offer says Spraoi Director Miriam Dunne who describes the long weekend of street theatre, comedy, music, dance and visual arts as,
A Waterford festival but it draws people in from all over the world.
This report for 'Nationwide’ was broadcast on 6 August 2004.
'Nationwide' is an early evening magazine programme that brings Irish viewers an eclectic round-up of news, views and events from around the country.
