Nicol, William Mozart, 1880-1946

Date: 1922

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1922

Description: Includes: Chautauqua, conducted by the Chautauqua Association Incorporated. Fourth annual season (with the Fine Arts Trio - Gwendolyn Spanswick, Dolly Stewart, Norman Pearce; McKenzie Concert Company - Miss Lo Desca Loveland, Miss Ella Mckenzie, Warwick McKenzie, Harold R Peat, Dr F L Loveland, Colonel John Leader, Miss Dolly Stewart, J C Herbsman, Arcadian Quartette; Winifred Windus Trio - Miss Winifred Windus, J Alexander Browne, Guy Marriner). Wanganui, 7-10 February 1922. Promotional brochure with portrait photographs (2 copies). Coming! The best show! The famous American Dandy Dixie Minstrels headed by Jolly John Larkins, and pretty girls, funny comedians, harmony singers, funny dancers, in high-class vaudeville [Postcard. 1922] Messrs Fama and Lawson present The Famous "Diggers", in "Box o' Tricks". Grand Opera House Wellington, 29 April 1922. Programme. "Dixieland", Cathedral Square. Cabaret suppers, dancing 10 pm to 1 am, Monday Tuesday and Wednesday 19-21 June [with] "Dixieland" Orchestra. C V Leeming, secretary, "Dixieland" [Flier] (2 copies) 1922 reveille, in aid of St John Ambulance Association. Commencing Friday, Nov 10th, 1922, Theatre Royal Te Aroha. Souvenir programme. A J Burrows, printer, Te Aroha. Nicola, the world's greatest magician. grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 19 September 1922. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd presents Nicola, the world's greatest magician. Country tour. Programme Mr G P Hanna presents "The Vice Regals", headed by the prince of comedians, Claude Dampier. Grand Opera House, Wellington, 14 June 1922. Programme Mr G P Hanna presents The Vice Regals, headed by the prince of comedians Claude Dampier. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 14 June [1922]. Programme Quantity: 8 theatre programmes and fliers. 1 postcard. Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1938

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1938

Description: Includes: J C Williamson Theatres present Frank Neil's Hollywood revue "Hello Popeye" with Billy Costello ... and celebrity variety stars. Grand Opera House Wellington. 17 August 1938. Programme. Hay's Drama Club presents an entirely new programme in Radiant Hall Christchurch. 25 June 1938. Programme. Frank Neil stages in conjunction with J C Williamson Ltd, The Wonder Show ofd Stars. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 7 March 1938. Programme. Frank Neil stages in conjunction with J C Williamson Ltd, The Wonder Show of World Stars (with Jim Gerald, Leonard Gautier's Bricklayers, Don Galvan, Arne Hartman, Petillo and Pesco, Janetski, Len Rich, Ella Shields). Grand Opera House. 26 March 1938. Programme. Frank Neil stages in conjunction with J C Williamson Ltd, The Wonder Show of World stars (with Jim Gerald, Leonard Gautier's Dogs, Don Galvan, Arne Hartman, Petillo and Pesco, U.S. Thompson, Ella Shields). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 27 April [1938]. Programme. J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd. Stanley McKay's Gaieties Vaudeville Revue Co. presents "Indian Romance" featuring Joe Lawman. With the popular Hilo Duo). Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 April 1938. Souvenir programme. Sir Benjamin Fuller presents The Great Nicola direct from New York. Grand Opera House Wellington. 24 December 1938. Programme (2 copies) The Weintraubs first appearance in New Zealand. Souvenir programme of NZ tour 1938. Quantity: 8 theatre programmes.. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm. Provenance: Some programmes purchased March 2004, January 2007.

Date: 1911

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1911

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Barnold's Animal Actors and Fullers' Double Vaudeville Company (With Harry Sadler, Chas Heath, George Scott, Les Scott, Scott Gibson, Emmie Hardie, Lilian Loftus, Nellie Leslie, Chas Daly & Kitty O'Brien). His Majesty's Theatre [Dunedin], commencing 25 April [1911]. programme Brennan's Vaudeville Company. With Nellie Kolle, Eva Mudge, Archie Glen, Duke Johnson & Mac Wells, Mr Charles Howard, Prince Charles the almost human ourang-outang, Jordan & Harvey, Les Petits Totos. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 28 December 1911 - 5 January 1912. Programme Amy Castles (soprano) [With Alexander Camphausen baritone, Louis Hattenbach violincellist [sic], William Conway solo pianoforte]. Theatre Royal [Christchurch. February 1911] Christchurch Orchestral Society. Fourth season, second concert. Hon conductor Alfred Bunz. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 24 May 1911. Programme Antonia Dolores, assisted by John Prouse baritone and Selwyn Shrimplin at the piano. Opera House Wellington, 20 March 1911. Programme Dunedin Operatic & Musical Soiety. B C Stephenson's and Alfred Celliers' alluring comic opera in 3 acts, "Dorothy". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 6 November 1911. Programme Girl Scouts' Demonstration. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 7 August 1911. Programme Messrs Johnson & Gibson. The photo play "It is never too late to mend", the picture event of the year. His Majesty's Theatre [Dunedin], commencing 1 August 1911. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson's New London Dramatic Company. "Henry of Navarre", "The whip", "Via wireless". His Majesty's Theatre [Dunedin], commencing 10 June [1911]. Programme McMahon Bros. Mexican's Jealously [sic], return of Ta-Wa-Wa, Cyclone Pete's matrimony, Ninnina, The new cop. Theatre Royal Christchurch, [1911]. Programme The Great Nicola. [With Nadolny, juggler; Fern and Mack, gymnasts]. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 1 August [1911]. Programme Otago Boxing Association. Boxing tournament, 31 October - 1 November [1911]. Programme J C Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Company. "Our Miss Gibbs". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 16 November [1911]. Programme The Royal Hawaiians [including the famous Hawaiian Glee Club]. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 18-20 May 1911. Programme McMahon Bros. The remarkable picture-drama "The squatter's daughter". His Majesty's Theatre, commencing 2 January 1911. Programme W E Taylor 'memorial' concert. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 1 December 1911. Programme Hugh Ward's Comedy Company. "Seven days", with Grace Palotta, Maud Chetwynd. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 3 May [1911]. Programme Allan Hamilton's New Dramatic Company. "Why men love women". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 15 April 1911. Programme Allan Hamilton's New Dramatic Company. "Why men love women". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 1 May 1911. Programme J C Williamson's Nw Comic Opera Company. "The merry widow", "The dollar princess", "A knight for a day". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, [January 1911]. Programme Mr George Willoughby's English Farcical Comedy Company. "Mr Preedy and the Countess"; preceded by "Slippery Jim". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 16 January [1911]. Programme Quantity: 21 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm.

Date: 1938 - 1940 - 1946 - 1970 - 1995

Reference: Eph-A-MAGIC-1930/1979

Description: Includes: 1938: Sir Benjamin Fuller presents the Great Nicola, direct from New York and his new company of sensational mystifiers. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 24 December 1938. Programme 1940: N.Z. Magicians' Convention. Wellington, 22-25 March 1940. Programme 1946: N.Z. Society of Magicians, Inc. Victory convention, Napier 1945, sponsored by the Hawke's Bay Society of Magicians. Souvenir booklet & programme 1957: Sorcar, world's greatest magician. Motorcar vanish on the open stage. [1957]. Postcard 1970: New Zealand Society of Magicians. 50th anniversary Jubilee celebration. Saturday 1 August 1970 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1922

From: [Theatre programmes of octavo size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1922

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. "Our Miss Gibbs", by Lionel Moncton. Directed by Theodore Trezise. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 23 November 1922. Programme. J C Williamson pantomime extravaganza "Babes in the wood" Country tour. Programme J C Williamson pantomime extravaganza "Babes in the wood". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 11 May 1922. Programme J C Williamson pantomime extravaganza "Babes in the wood". Grand Opera House Wellington, 3 June 1922. Programme J C Williamson pantomime extravaganza "Babes in the wood". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 15 June 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "Within the law". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 1 July 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "Sunday". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 15 July 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "Within the law". Grand Opera House Wellington, 5 August 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "Within the law". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 26 August 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "Bought and paid for", and "Sunday". Country tour 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "The third degree". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 7 October 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "The third degree". Grand Opera House Wellington, 23 October 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "Within the law", and "The lion and the mouse". Country tour 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "The lion and the mouse". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 4 December 1922. Programme Miss Rosina Buckman [and] Mr Maurice D'Oisly, Miss Adelina Leon (cellist) and Mr Percy Kahn (pianist). Theatre Royal Christchurch, [13 July] 1922. Programme and book of words. Christchurch competitions. Second demonstration concert. Theatre Royal, [10-12 May?] 1922. Programme "Cinderella". J C Williamson, lessee. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 15 November 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present famous Comic Opera Company in "Merrie England". Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present famous Comic Opera Company in "Merrie England". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 13 April 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present famous Comic Opera Company in "Merrie England". Grand Opera House Wellington, 13 May 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present famous Comic Opera Company in "The Mikado". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 13 May 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present famous Comic Opera Company in "Merry England". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 30 May 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present famous Comic Opera Company in "Dorothy". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 14 June 1922. Programme Miss Carwell Cooke's pupils. Dance recital, including "Gwenwyn of the Lonely Tower". Grand Opera House Wellington, 16 September 1922. Programme Joseph Coyne, the world famous comedian, in "His lady friends", by Emile Nitray and Frank Mandel. Country tour. Programme Mr G P Hanna presents "The vice-regals", headed by the prince of comedians, Claude Dampier. Grand Opera House Wellington, 14 June 1922. Programme Mr G P Hanna presents "The vice-regals", headed by the prince of comedians, Claude Dampier. Theatre Royal Christchurch [4 performances, 1922]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd. "Dick Whittington and his cat". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 27 February [1922]. Programme (2 copies) Fuller's Vaudeville. Princess Theatre Dunedin. Programmes for weeks commencing: 30 January, 20 February, 27 March, 24 April, 15 May, 26 June, 24 July, 28 August, 25 September, 16 October, 13 November 1922 (11 programmes in all) Miss G Helen Gard'ner and Mrs James Hannah present the fantastic fairy play "Pinocchio the puppet and Cinderella the doll". Grand Opera House Wellington, 20-22 July 1922. Programme Miss Cecil Hall and her Corps de Ballet (200 performers). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, [1922]. Programme Annette Kellerman, supported by her own company the Tivoli Follies including Stuart Barnes. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 9 January 1922. Programme Miss Daphne Knight presents her pupils in "Carnival". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 9 August 1922. Programme Mr Joe Knowsley presents his Annual Dance Extravaganza. Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 December 1922. Programme Nicola, the world's greatest magician. Country tour [1922]. Programme Nicola, the world's greatest magician. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 15 August 1922. Programme Nicola, the world's greatest magician. Grand Opera House Wellington, 19 September 1922. Programme Nicola, the world's greatest magician. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 9 October 1922. Programme Nicola, the world's greatest magician. Theatre RoyalChristchurch, 21 October 1922. Programme Mr C Southwood has much pleasure in presenting The Quality Performers in the costume comedy extravaganza, "A Harvest of Humor and Harmony". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 6 and 8 May [1922]. Programme Mr C Southwood has much pleasure in presenting The Quality Performers in "A Harvest of Humor and Harmony". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 20 May 1922. Programme Toscha Seidel the young Russian wizard of the violin. First concert. Town Hall Wellington, 10 August [1922]. Programme Toscha Seidel the young Russian wizard of the violin. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 17 August 1922. Programme. Toscha Seidel the young Russian wizard of the violin. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 23 August 1922. Programme Harry G Musgrove presents Ella Shields. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6 March 1922. Programme Harry G Musgrove presents Ella Shields. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 20 March 1922. Programme Harry G Musgrove presents Ella Shields. Grand Opera House Wellington, 13 March 1922. Programme Harry G Musgrove presents for the first time in Dunedin, England's celebrated comedienne, Ella Shields. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 29 March 1922. Programme Harry G Musgrove presents Ella Shields and her delightful supporting company. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 1 May 1922. Programme Harry G Musgrove presents Ella Shields. Grand Opera House Wellington, 15 April 1922. Programme Jascha Spivakovsky concerts of music for the pianoforte. First recital. Auckland Town Hall, 8 July 1922. Programme Jascha Spivakovsky concerts of music for the pianoforte. First recital. Town Hall Wellington, 20 July 1922. Programme Jascha Spivakovsky concerts of music for the pianoforte. Second recital. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 31 July 1922. Programme Jascha Spivakovsky concerts of music for the pianoforte. Second recital. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 5 August 1922. Programme Farewell appearance of Marie Tempest, England's greatest comedy artiste, and Graham Browne, England's noted leading man, in "Mr Pim passes by", by A A Milne; preceded by "The dumb and the blind", by Harold Chapin. Country tour 1922. Programme Farewell appearance of Marie Tempest, England's greatest comedy artiste, and Graham Browne, England's noted leading man, in "Mr Pim passes by", by A A Milne; preceded by "The dumb and the blind", by Harold Chapin. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 18 February 1922. Programme Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hilda Dorrington in The Plays of Shakespeare, supported by his permanent Australasian Shakespearean company. "The merchant of Venice". Theatre Royal Christchurch [16? September 1922] Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hilda Dorrington in The Plays of Shakespeare, supported by his permanent Australasian Shakespearean company. "King John". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, October 1922. Programme Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hilda Dorrington in The Plays of Shakespeare, supported by his permanent Australasian Shakespearean company. "A midsummer night's dream". Grand Opera House Wellington, 18 November 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their New English Dramatic Company in "The bat", by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood. Country tour [1922]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their New English Dramatic Company in "The bat", by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 21 September 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their New English Dramatic Company in "The bat", by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood. Grand Opera House Wellington, 12 October 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their New English Dramatic Company in "The bat", by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 26 October 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their New English Dramatic Company in "The bat", by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood. Theatre Royal Cashel Street, 3 November 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The boy", founded on Arthur Pinero's farce "The magistrate", by Fred Thompson. Country tour 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The boy". Grand Opera House Wellington, 24 August 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The boy". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 9 September 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd presents Lawrence Grossmith in "Captain Applejack", by Walter Hackett. Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 December 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "Firefly", a comedy opera by Otto Harbach and Rudolf Friml. Grand Opera House Wellingtopn, 16 February 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present for the first time in New Zealand, Louis Bennison, the famous romantic actor in his original role, "Johnny get your gun", by Edmund Lawrence Burke. Country tour 1922. Programme JC Williamson Ltd present for the first time in New Zealand, Louis Bennison, the famous romantic actor in his original role, "Johnny get your gun", by Edmund Lawrence Burke. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 November 1922. Programme JC Williamson Ltd present for the first time in New Zealand, Louis Bennison, the famous romantic actor in his original role, "Johnny get your gun", by Edmund Lawrence Burke. Grand Opera House Wellington, 5 December 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The lilac domino", with Rene Maxwell, Gaston Mervale, Claude Flemming, George Gee, and Hugh Steyne. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 10 January 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The lilac domino", with Rene Maxwell, Gaston Mervale, Claude Flemming, George Gee, and Hugh Steyne. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 28 January 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The maid of the mountains". Country tour 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The maid of the mountains". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1 July 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The maid of the mountains". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 19 July 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd presents the New English Musical Comedy Company in "A night out". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing December 1922. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the world famous comedian Joseph Coyne in "Nightie night!", by Martha M Stanley and Adelaide Matthews. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 7 February 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Comedy Company in "Paddy the next best thing", by Gayer Mackay and Robert Ord. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 21 January 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my heart", by J Hartley Manners. Country tour 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "Scandal", by Cosmo Hamilton, with Maude Hanaford, Frank Harvey and Mr Robert Brough. Country tour 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "Scandal", by Cosmo Hamilton, with Maude Hanaford, Frank Harvey and Mr Robert Brough. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 4 February 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "Scandal", by Cosmo Hamilton, with Maude Hanaford, Frank Harvey and Mr Robert Brough. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 18 February 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "Scandal", by Cosmo Hamilton, with Maude Hanaford, Frank Harvey and Mr Robert Brough. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 28 February 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The sign on the door", by Channing Pollock, with Maude Hanaford and William J Kelly. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The sign on the door", by Channing Pollock, with Maude Hanaford and William J Kelly. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 March 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The sign on the door", by Channing Pollock, with Maude Hanaford and William J Kelly. Grand Opera House Wellington, 18 March 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The sign on the door", by Channing Pollock, with Maude Hanaford and William J Kelly. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 5 April 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Marie Tempest and Graham Browne in "Tea for three", by Roi Cooper Megrue. Grand Opera House Wellington, 25 March 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Marie Tempest and Graham Browne in "Tea for three", by Roi Cooper Megrue. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 April 1922. Programme Will Burns presents the gorgeous extravaganza "Yamo, Yamo". Proceeds for Wellington Caledonian Soicety Building Fund. Grand Opera House Wellington, 29 July 1922. Programme YMCA Gymnastic Carnival. Physical director J A Duffy. Grand Opera House Wellington, 7 October 1922. Programme Quantity: 102 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, approximately 220 mm.

Date: 1929

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1929

Description: Includes: Clem Dawe and Eric Edgley present "The midnight frolics". Programme no. 1. Grand Opera House Wellington, 12 January 1929. Programme (2 copies) Clem Dawe and Eric Edgley present "The midnight frolics". Programme no. 1. Grand Opera House Wellington, 30 March 1929. Programme Clem Dawe and Eric Edgley present "The midnight frolics". Programme no. 2. Grand Opera House, Wellington, 12 January 1929. Programme (2 copies) Clem Dawe and Eric Edgley present "The midnight frolics". Programme no. 4. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 26 January 1929. Programme Clem Dawe and Eric Edgley present "The midnight frolics". Programme no. 1. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 1 June 1929. Programme Pat Hanna's Diggers. No. 2 programme. St James' Theatre Auckland, 1929. Programme Forbes Randolph's Kentucky Jubilee Singers. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6 July 1929. Programme Forbes Randolph's Kentucky Jubilee Singers. Grand Opera House Wellington, 15 July 1929. Programme (2 copies) E J Carroll presents Sir Harry Lauder. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 27 May 1929. Programme Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller present The Great Nicola, wonderful wizard and magician. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 9 November 1929. Programme. Frank O'Brian's Revellers, headed by London's brilliant comedians and dancers, Frank O'Brian and Janice Hart. "Bits and pieces". St James Theatre Auckland [1929]. Programme Frank O'Brian's Revellers, headed by London's brilliant comedians and dancers, Frank O'Brian and Janice Hart. "Laugh, town, laugh". St James Theatre Auckland [1929]. Programme Frank O'Brian's Revellers, headed by London's brilliant comedians and dancers, Frank O'Brian and Janice Hart. "Spangles" . St James Theatre Auckland [1929]. Programme Thomas A O'Brien presents the First Civic Unit Entertainment. Civic Theatre (Auckland), week commencing Friday 20th December 1929. Programme (With Thomas A O'Brien, Fred Scholl, Ted Henkel) Sir Benjamin Fuller and Mr John Fuller present George Wallace, the brilliant young Australian comedian, and his Revue Company. St James Theatre Auckland 1929. Programme (partial) Sir Benjamin Fuller and Mr John Fuller present George Wallace, the brilliant young Australian comedian, and his Revue Company. St James Theatre Auckland, 1929. Programme (Overture, Fuller's Orchestra, and including "The Woop Woop Railway Station") Sir Benjamin Fuller and Mr John Fuller present George Wallace, the brilliant young Australian comedian, and his Revue Company. St James Theatre Auckland 1929. Programme (Opening chorus "Toddle along") Sir Benjamin Fuller and Mr John Fuller present George Wallace, the brilliant young Australian comedian, and his Revue Company. St James Theatre Auckland 1929. Programme (Opening chorus "Don't worry") Sir Benjamin Fuller and Mr John Fuller present George Wallace, the brilliant young Australian comedian, and his Revue Company. St James Theatre Auckland 1929. Programme (Includes "The Indian" and "Moonbeams") Sir Benjamin Fuller and Mr John Fuller present George Wallace, the brilliant young Australian comedian, and his Revue Company. St James Theatre Auckland 1929. Programme (Includes "Bald heads" in Part II)(2 copies) Sir Benjamin Fuller and Mr John Fuller present George Wallace and his talented company in ""Off Honolulu". St James Theatre Auckland 1929. Programme Sir Benjamin Fuller and Mr John Fuller present George Wallace and his talented company in a little story of the night life of Auckland from the pen of George Wallace, "Peaceful dreams". St James Theatre Auckland 1929. Programme. Sir Benjamin Fuller and Mr John Fuller present George Wallace, the brilliant young Australian comedian, and his Revue Company. St James Theatre Auckland. Programme (including "Mystery manor" and "Village lads") Sir Benjamin Fuller and Mr John Fuller present George Wallace, the brilliant young Australian comedian, and his Revue Company, in "The waiter", and "Midnight revels". St James Theatre Auckland 1929. Programme. Sir Benjamin Fuller and Mr John Fuller present George Wallace, the brilliant young Australian comedian, and his Revue Company in "The cup winner" and "Harmony row". St James Theatre Auckland 1929. Programme. "High jinks". Municipal Theatre Hastings. Positively one night only, Monday April 29th [1918 or 1929]. Postcard Quantity: 24 theatre programmes. 1 postcard. Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1911

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1911

Description: Includes: Coronation Town Hall (Foxton). Grand opening. Concert and picture show. 18 October 1911. Programme. Fuller's Vaudeville Co. (With Grand Minstrel, Daphne Leslie, Will Dagmar, Elma Anderson, Miss Ruby Wallace, Arthur Elliott, Lilian Loftus, Bob Harper, Elliott Sisters and Little Huia, Williamson Girls, Hassan, Maud fanning, Horace dentice, George Banveen, British Biograph). Theatre Royal Wellington, [1911]. Programme The Great Nicola. Opera House Wellington. 1911. Programme (4 the same but with different coloured covers - 2 orange, one pink, and one green) Rickards' Vaudeville Company. Opera House Wellington. Season stating 2 December and ending 16 December 1911. Programme (2 different, the earlier with pink cover, two later ones with green) The Scarlet Troubadours. Opera House Wellington. 1911. Programme for Wednesday, Thursday and friday evenings (2 copies, orange cover). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1939

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Magic-1939-02

Description: Shows a montage of numerous acts such as the Indian rope trick, card games, bed of nails, ghosts, invisible ladies. Also shows an owl, a devil and a skull. Two copies of this poster. Similar to the poster at Eph-C-CABOT-Magic-1938-02, for Nicola's show at Wellington the preceding year. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 277 x 360 mm.

Date: 1911

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

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-1911-01

Description: A folded brochure announcing Nicola, "the prince of magic", in performances of "The Astral Bride", "The throne of Delhi". Also records his jump from the Eads Bridge in St Louis, and escapes from iron fetters. Artists who toured with him included: "Na" Dolny (juggler), Whipple & Adams (female singing and dancing duo), "Dobski (clumsy clown), "Zoki" (hypnotist), Miss Marguerite Sutton (mental telepathist and psychic marvel). Red print indicates the date on which Nicola performed at the Grand Opera House: Saturday 8 August [1911]. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset lithograph on both sides of poster 705 x 510 mm, folded to 353 x 255 mm.

Date: 1918 - 1970

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981; Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Magic

Description: Contains advertising for the following: 1918. Carter the Great (Poster featuring copies of New York newspaper reviews) 1925: Frank A Dennie, vaudeville's most versatile entertainer and premier executant on the saxophone and Spanish harp guitar. Promotional flyer with photograph and reviews. 1925 1938. Nicola, the man who knows (Poster) 1938-39. The Great Nicola. (3 copies of poster -venues Palmerston North and Wellington). 1939. Chang ("A trip to Hades") (2 copies of poster) 1943. Professor Enrico Ceccarelli, master hypnotist (Poster) 1946. The Amazing Mr Rooklyn (Magician from England). (2 copies of poster) 1949? The Amazing Mr Rooklyn plus comedian Joe Lawman (2 copies of poster) ca 1950? Gene Rinaldo (hypnotist) plus Coozellie (magician) (poster) ca 1950? Smash hit spectacular double bill. Dante (magician) and The Great Gardini (hypnotist) (poster) 1950s. The Great Levante (2 posters) 1950s? Professor Tududore (South African magician) (Poster in English and Afrikaans) 1950s. Mr Q (Magician - performance at Lower Hutt) (Poster) 1952. Virgil, premier international illusionist (2 copies of poster) 1953. First time in New Zealand theatrical history ... 2 world famous personalities together. The Amazing Mr Rooklyn, magic of the mind and hands [and] the Eminent Van Loewe, highlights of hypnotism. Sensational! Baffling! Hilarious! Grand Opera House, April 20th to May 2nd [1953]. 1950s? L'Amberte (Magician) (Poster) ca 1955. The Great Benyon in "Bam-Boo-Zalem" and other performances (4 posters) ca 1955. [Hand-touched colour photographic print The Great Benyon in performance with Chinese-style dragons and pagodas as stage props. ca 1955] 1958. Dormia (hypnotist) and Christine (psychic) (2 copies of poster) ca 1960. The Great Selbeck, hypnotist (Poster) 1960s? John Carter (South African magician) (2 posters printed in London) 1960s? Janus Vroegryk, hypnotist (Poster) ca 1965? Stromboli's Magic Show (with Harvey the vanishing rabbit) (Poster) 1966. Gentleman Jack, pick-pocket (Poster) 1960s? Jon Zealando, New Zealand magician (Poster) 1968? Franquin, magician (2 posters, 1 with duplicate) ca 1969. The Great K. Lal, and his Mayajal (2 copies of poster) ca 1970. Rayco, master hypnotist - performance at Christchurch (Poster) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying, up to 500 mm.

Date: 1919 - 1968

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Magic

Description: Contains advertising for the following: 1919. Low Kun, the world's greatest illusionist (programme) 1920s? Irving's Imperial Midgets, with Chefalo the Merry Monarch of Magic, and Palermo the Queen of Illusion (Programme). ca 1926. Evelyn Maxwell (came with Carter the Great). (Card) 1932. The Great Nicola. (Envelope) n.d. The Great Satana Bros. (Postcard) 1933. Carter the Great (Programme). 1933. Dante in "Sim-Sala-Bim". (Programme) 1941. The Great Levante. (Envelope, card and programme) 1948. Professor Enrico Ceccarelli, hypnotic marvel (flyer, pamphlet for Grand Opera House 29 May 1948, and programmes). 1949. The amazing Mr Rooklyn (Envelope and booklet). 1949? Franquin. (2 pamphlets, one with portrait by Low, 1946) ca 1962. Richiardi, festival of magic. (pamphlet) 1962. De Larno (N.Z. Magician) (pamphlet) 1965. The Great Levante (programme) 1968. Franquin (Programme) Quantity: 4 container(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs and screenprints, up to 250 mm.

Date: 1938

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Wright & Jaques Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Magic-1938-01

Description: An arrangement of text, above and beneath the head of the magician Nicola dressed as a devil. Dated from a programme in the Ephemera collection, and from date on verso. Norm Nielsen has this poster for sale (January 1999). He has dated it wrongly at 1922 (see perpetual calendar). Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Wright & Jaques Ltd. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset lithograph, 1010 x 380 mm.

Date: 1956

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP/1956/2555-F

Description: Photograph taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: 1938

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Magic-1938-01

Description: Shows turbaned head of a magician staring down at a crystal ball, in the centre of an arrangement of text. Dated from note on verso. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - (Written by Mr Cabot): "The Great Nicola" Magicina - Illusionist" 1938 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Block print, 497 x 378 mm.

Date: 1938

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Magic-1938-02

Description: Shows a montage of numerous acts such as the Indian rope trick, card games, bed of nails, ghosts, invisible ladies. Also shows an owl, a devil and a skull. Similar to the poster at Eph-C-CABOT-Magic-1939, for Nicola's show at Palmerston North the following year. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 277 x 360 mm.

Date: 1920 - 1970

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Magic

Description: Contains advertising for the following: ca 1909? Dallvante the Great (magician) (poster) 1930s? The Illustrious Chung (magician (2 copies) 1938. Nicola (2 copies of poster) 1939. Chang challenged (escape artist) (poster) 1941. The Great Levante (magican) (multiple copies of poster for different venues) 1946. The Amazing Mr Rooklyn (Magician from England). (4 posters including one 3 times this size, in three pieces) 1949? The Amazing Mr Rooklyn plus comedian Joe Lawman (2 copies of poster) 1953. The Amazing Mr Rooklyn, with the Eminent Van Loewe (hypnotist) (poster) 1950? John Calvert (Hollywood's King of Magicians) 1950s? The Levante Show (poster) 1952. Virgil, premier international illusionist from America (2 copies of poster) ca 1955. The Great Benyon in "Bam-Boo-Zalem" and other performances, with supporting acts including Evelyn Talma (2 posters) 1958. Dormia, first lady hypnotist (2 copies of poster) ca 1970. Orchante the master of stage hypnotism (with NZ pop vocalist Brian Swainson, and Sylvia Sevanna, fire dancer from Hawaii). (poster) Quantity: 3 container(s) (folders). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying, up to 1050 mm.