Music-halls (Variety-theatres, cabarets, etc.) - New Zealand - Auckland Region

Date: Jan 2000-Mar 2001

By: Soutar, Anna Louise, 1942-

Reference: OHColl-0546

Description: This project marked the restoration of the Civic Theatre in Queen Street, Auckland which is important for its architecture and for the part it has played in the pleasure pursuits of generations of New Zealanders. It was built in 1929 at a time when movies accompanied by music hall entertainment were very popular. It was designed to be the largest and, with its fantasy decor, most exotic of the Queen Street cinemas. The interviews were with many of those people engaged in the behind-the-scenes working of a moviehouse and also include those involved in its conservation as a historic building. Interviews George Farrant, Rona von Zalinski, Sir James Fletcher, Marei Dixon, Regina Raye Redfern, Joe Moodabe, Waric Slyfield, Herbie Freeman, Alf Simmons, Phil Warren, Eric Kearney, Iris Gray and Tom Sharplin. Interviewer(s) - Anna Soutar Arrangement: Files arranged as OHDL-001744 to OHDL-001755 Quantity: 12 C90 cassette(s). 19 C60 cassette(s). 13 transcript(s) - partial. 12 Electronic document(s) (partial transcripts). 13 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available partial transcripts.

Date: [Between 1933 and 1945]

From: Paddy, Laurence George Malvern, 1906?-1971: Photographs relating to the Lauri Paddi Band

Reference: PA1-q-182

Description: Photographs relating to the dance band scene in New Zealand in the 1930s and 1940s, largely associated with Lauri Paddi (aka Laurence George Malvern Paddy] and various bands. Many of the images are signed by musicians in the bands, not all the signatures being legible. Names have been listed where possible. Musicians with signatures Ian H Pitcaithly, W O Pritchard, and Jeffrey Madden, are probably the same as musicians listed on a poster for the Auckland Peter Pan Orchestra (Nin Pitcaithly, Billy Pritchardt, and Johnny Madden). One series of photographs shows musicians performing with Lauri Paddi going on tour in the South Island, including two views taken from a car, following a train on the road/rail Rakaia Bridge. The stage show 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' was performed at the Paramount Theatre, Wellington, in 1944. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with light brown mottled pattern, entitled `Photographs'; 25.5 x 31.5 cm

Date: 1945 - 1955

From: [Ephemera and posters around A3 size, for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and performances in New Zealand. 1900-1969].

By: Gibson, R J, active 1998

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-1939-01

Description: An arrangement of text. Performers included: Herbert F (Tony) Woods, Famous Jenkins Clown Troupe, The Yodelling Girl, Mr H E Rillstone (cartoonist), Doug Kedzlie's Savonia Dance Band, Miss Dorothy Laing (acrobatic dancer), Mr L McIlvride (baritone), Will Henry (one-man band), Brian Barstow (impersonater of Stanley Holloway), R M Stratmore and his English concertina, Miss Dorothy Daniels' ballet pupils, Ashley Cooper and Colin Curry (comedians), Norman Wilson (Wellington's Bobby Breen), Shirley Wilson (singer), The Edlin trio (banjoists), Jim Watkins and his pal Ginger (ventriloquist), girl gymnasts. Date confirmed in Evening Post, 28 July 1939, Page 6 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Letterpress, on sheet 362 x 140 mm. Provenance: Donated by R J Gibson in 1998.

Date: 1981

From: [Ephemera relating to the British Royal Family, royal visits, the monarchy. 1980s]

Reference: Eph-B-ROYAL-1981-01

Description: Programme with photographs of main performers, photographs of the Queen on previous visits; photographs of Auckland locations; articles about Mercury Theatre, Auckland Festival, zoo, museums and library. Photographs of performers and participants include those of: mayor Colin Kay, the City Council, Linda Anning, Doug Aston, Gray Bartlett, Heather Begg, Anthony Benfell, Peter Boyes, Lynne Cantlon, Ray Columbus, Marcus Craig, Tina Cross, Laurie Dee, Brendan Dugan, Jon Gadsby, Harry Haythorne, John Hore, Michael Houstoun, Billy T James, David McPhail, Juan Matteucci, Howard Morrison, Sharon O'Neill, Suzanne Prentice, Rhonda, John Rowles, Tom Sharplin, Peter Sinclair, Frankie Stevens, Jon Trimmer, Jodi Vaughan, David Ward, Ray Woolf, You Guys; Auckland Regional Orchestra, Continental Airlines Auckland Brass, Limbs Dance Company, New Zealand Army Band, Rodger Fox Big Band, 12 Bar Rhythm n Shoes, The Yandall Sisters. Production team members: Tom Parkinson, Ricky Stratful, Malcolm Kemp, Logan Brewer, Ian Ingley, Keith Leggett, Larry Elliott, Bernie Allen, Tony Baker, Ken Law, Marc Stevens, Russell Clark, Philip Warren. The New Zealand Ballet performed "Titania wakes" at this event. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 100 pages, 297 x 210 mm.

Date: 2003

Reference: Eph-D-VARIETY-2003-05

Description: An arrangement of text on a red backgroun. performers were to include: Misled Convoy, Kezia Barnett, Alexandra Monteith & Clinton Watkins, Wilhemeena Gordon & Norm Skipp, Kerryn McMurdo, Greg Malcom, Alexa Wilson, Andrew D Lyons, Mathew brennan, Paul Redican, Kolab - Tom Bailey & Simon Redfern, Darcy Gladwin, Oliver Penny & Eugene Hansen, Nova Paul, Love Will Make Foundation, David Merritt, Zoe Drayton & Katy Yiakmis, Mark Harvey, ICU, Paul Nagels, Morag Magnolia Brownlie, SJD, Lisa Benson, Greg Wood, Peter Vosper, Mood Unit, Sola Rosa, Unguarded Intersection. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Screen print on poster 370 x 583 mm. Provenance: Donated by Liz Kirkman in 2015.

Date: 22 Jun 2011 - 22 Jul 2011

From: Milford oral history project

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012; Speedy, Squire Lionel, 1924-

Reference: OHInt-1017-10

Description: Interview with Squire Lionel Speedy, born 23 July 1924 in Takapuna. Explains origins of his name, and provides family history regarding his great grandparents and grandparents, and their experiences emigrating to New Zealand, and stories of the New Zealand wars. Discusses his father's background and schooling (Lionel Speedy), and his fishing technique. Describes his work at A & T Burt Electrical Suppliers and as manager of Victoria Theatre, Devonport, and Symonds Street Lyric Theatre. Discusses his mother's family and life in Takapuna, and his father's work in the theatre business. Explains that the depression years had a big influence on him. Describes those on the dole, and activities to make money. Discusses transportation around Milford and Takapuna, and houses built in the area. Describes childhood summer activities, particularly rugby, swimming, boating, picnics, and golfing. Explains that his father created a syndicate to take shares in and construct the Milford Picturedrome. Describes the construction of the Picturedrome, and the role of the projectionist at the theatre. Describes dancing and drinking of alcohol near the Picturedrome, and people sneaking liquor bottles into the surrounding hedges to hide them. Describes his father's publicity for the Picturedrome, and its popularity during the depression. Recounts stories of the Milford Picturedrome's staff and patrons. Explains that the theatre was eventually destroyed by fire. Discusses Ye Olde Pirate Shippe, and that the success of dances at the Picturedrome lead others to establish the Pirate Shippe. Describes the Milford swimming pool, the beach, and beach clothing. Explains that Milford was an ideal holiday location in the 1930s since husband could commute to work, and wife and kids could continue at Milford. Explains transport options, such as bus and ferry. Discusses sale of Picturedrome and his father's work in real estate, valuation, and running Takapuna Campground. Describes Milford during World War Two, and the 'American invasion' of 1942. Discusses fear of Japanese invasion, and that fear brought the community together. Discusses the demolition of Pirate Shippe and the swimming pool by the Takapuna Borough Council. Reflects on the placement of sewers and sea walls in the town. Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 2.40 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 25 Nov 1992

From: Pop Music Oral History Project

By: Warren, Philip Reece, 1938-2002

Reference: OHInt-0485-06

Description: Philip Warren was born in Auckland, in 1938. Talks about his family connections and history including his grandfather, Frank Warren, who worked with Wild Bill Hickock's circus. Discusses Auckland City, Mount Albert Grammar School, Charles Begg and Company Music Shop, Flock House agricultural college and the Chipper Mill in Kinleith. Recalls meeting John Daley, Bruce Henderson, Bart Stokes and Don Lillian. Talks about establishing a Jazz Club with Don Lillian and names live acts Mike Noch and Berie Allen. Outlines purchase of Chef Records. Discusses importing costs and quotas, competition from Tanza, the Radio Corporation and Eldred Stebbing and recording local artists. Talks about the Crystal Palace Ballroom, Philip Warren Limited, Prestige Promotions Limited and the Prestige record label. Describes Johnny Devlin, including his promotion, sales, recording and publicity. Talks about Bob Kerridge, Viking Records, travel in England and the United States and consolidating his record labels into Top Rank New Zealand Limited, renamed Allied International Records Limited in 1962. Outlines return to the Auckland club scene. Talks about marriage to Patricia Ann Hardy and their two children. Describes New Zealand club scene in the 1960's and 1970's naming the Beatle Inn, Thunderbird Valley Inn, the Crypt, the Starlight Ballroom and the Ace of Clubs. Details problems with licensing under Norman Kirk and advocating licensing law changes. Talks about his Fuller's Entertainment Agency Industry and television shows C'mon, The Contry Touch and the Late Show. Discusses Kevin Moore, Trevor Spitz, Jim Anderton, Bill Caldwell and Eddin Chin. Talks about New Zealand music quotas, importing restrictions, radio and television promotion and coverage, Television New Zealand, New Zealand On Air, involvement with talent shows including New Faces, The Entertainers and Stars for Singapore. Discusses Redwood and Ngaruawahia music festivals. Talks about Western Springs concert venue. Outlines career in local body politics. Mentions positions on the Arts Council and New Zealand Ballet Board. Talks about twelve years on the Auckland City Council from 1980 and position on the Auckland Regional Council from 1992, time as Chairman of the Council and Deputy Mayor. Touches on guest announcer position for Radio Pacific and the Mandalay Entertainment Centre. Also refers to Bruce MacDonald, Nolan Rafferty and his Dixielanders, Bill Sevesi, the Keil Isles, Tom Skinner, Charlie Western, Kahu Pireaha, Carol Davies, Vince Gallagher, Craig Douglas, Cliff Richard, Paul Marshall, Felix Zipper, Buddy Knox, Broderick Crawford, Diana Dors, the Cray Brothers, Anthony Quinn, Norman Winston, Bob Paris, the Merseymen, Dave Moan, Dylan Tait, Mike Leylon, Ivor Fish and his Satelites, the Soundells, Freddy Keil and the Kaveliers, Ricky May, Claude Papesch, Johnny Devlin and the Devils, the Mike Walker Trio, Fia Chaplin, the Four Fours, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Dame Malvina Major, Shona Laing, Margaret Urlich, the Chapters, the Avengers, Patsy Rigger, Suzanne Prentice, the Brodie Brothers, Gray Bartlett, Peter Posa, Dinah Lee, the Chicks, Ray Woolf, Tommy Adderley, Mr Lee Grant, Bogdan Kominowski, Sandy Edmonds, Rob Guest, the Hollies, Jose Feliciano, Johnny Cash, Robin Gibb, Bruno Lawrence, Blerta and Red Mole. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Roger Watkins Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005017-005020; OHLC-001143-001146 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2095.

Date: 1912

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, 1912].

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1912-02

Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programme of 8 pages, with pink cover, 242 x 94 mm.

Date: 1950

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1950].

By: Elliot, Archibald John, 1901-1974

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1950-02

Description: A programme featuring "Alamein". Producer and musical director Terry Vaughan. Includes head and shoulders portraits, and some autographs of the performers. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programme, 12 pages, 245 x 185 mm. Provenance: One copy from the Arch Elliot estate 1975.

Date: 1951

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1951].

By: Wright & Jaques Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1951-01

Description: A programme for the Auckland season of a variety show featuring "international all-star variety". Includes a programme and photos of the cast: Max and Harry Nesbit, Guus Brox and Myrna, Marquis (chimpanzee) and family, Wally Boag, Detroy, Ileana Sazova, Los Briellos, Alice Broenimann, the Southerly Busters. The cover shows an illustration of a woman hula dancer who may be the part played by Patricia Hardie. Quantity: 1 Programme(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on programme of 16 pages, each 250 x 185 mm. Provenance: Private purchase, 2004.

Date: 1950

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1950].

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1950-03

Description: Flier listing numbers in which entertainer John Hunter appeared: Gems from "The vagabond king" (as Huguette) The Balcony scene from "Private lives" (in both roles) The Little Puddlecombe Concert Party (as Lettie) Brief encounter (as Mrs Payne) Music by Tschaikowsky (as the Dancer) Pedro the Fisherman (as Nina) The Truth about Grand Opera (as the Princess) Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on flier, 203 x 127 mm. Provenance: Flier donated by Mrs Barbara Torrance, England, 2007.

Date: 1950

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1950].

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1950-02-centre

Description: An arrangement of text, with autographs of Wally Prictor, Wally Barton, Allan Brown, John Reidy, David C Stafford, Tony Rex, and Noel Habgood. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on centre opening of programme.. Physical Description: Photolithograph with autographs, 245 x 370 mm.

Date: 1950

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1950].

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1950-02-02/03

Description: Left side discusses coming attractions including Gilbert & Sullivan season, "Oklahoma", and "A Streetcar named Desire". Right page shows a head and shoulders portrait of Terry Vaughan, and some biographical details about him. Quantity: 2 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on pages of programme.. Physical Description: Photolithographs on double page spread, 245 x 370 mm.

Date: [194-?]

From: Huggard, Dennis, 1928-2017 : The Dennis Huggard Jazz Archive

Reference: 35mm-90428-10

Description: Photograph of a parade float with a banner for Peter Pan Cabaret, Auckland, taken ca 1940s by an unidentified photographer Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s) individual image on a 120 negative strip. Physical Description: Film negative, 120

Date: [1914]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-001155-G

Description: View of the Auckland Exhibition grounds looking towards the Concert Hall and with the Fairy Fountain in front. On the lefthandside is the Palace of Industries with the two towers, and nearby are the Dining Rooms. People can be seen walking in the grounds. Photograph taken by William Archer Price, ca 1914 at the Auckland Exhibition, Auckland Domain. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Auckland Exhibition 1913-4. Protd. P.P.Co. 1.1.14. No 3054. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1950

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1950].

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1950-02-11

Description: Five head and shoulder portraits. Signed portraits include: Red Moore and Glen Millins. Unsigned portraits are: Wally Prictor, James Lavery and Cecil Morris. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on page of programme.. Physical Description: Photolithograph with autographs, 245 x 185 mm.

Date: 1950

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1950].

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1950-02-5

Description: Eight head and shoulder portraits. Signed portraits include: Ernie Fish, Morris Double, Stan Wineera, John Reidy. Unsigned portraits are: Ralph Dyer, Taffy Owen, Tony Rex, Roy McDougal. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on page of programme.. Physical Description: Photolithograph with autographs, 245 x 185 mm.

Date: 1950

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1950].

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1950-02-cover

Description: An arrangement of text, with a kiwi and silver fern. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on cover of programme.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 245 x 185 mm.

Date: 1844

Reference: Eph-D-VARIETY-1844-01

Description: Arrangement of typographic elements, in the Victorian style. The performers include: Mr Young, Mr Searle, Mrs Thompson, Mr, Mrs and Miss Harold, Mr Bates, and Mr Green. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, 567 x 218 mm.

Date: 1933

From: Paddy, Laurence George Malvern, 1906?-1971: Photographs relating to the Lauri Paddi Band

Reference: PA1-q-182-02-1

Description: Laurie Paddi's band at Peter Pan Cabaret, Auckland, taken 1933. Shows the band on stage, posing with their instruments. Inscriptions: Recto - top centre - Lauri Paddis Band. Peter Pan Cabaret. Auck. 1933 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 11.9 x 21 cm, mounted on album page