Gandar, Ross, active 1960s

Date: 1965 - 1979

Reference: Eph-C-NGAIO-REVUE

Description: Includes: "And so to bed", by J B Fagan. Music by Vivian Ellis. Produced by Ron McElligot, musical direction by Ross Gandar. Concert Chamber Wellington. 21 April - 1 May 1965. Programme. "Canterbury tales", book by Martin Starkie and Neville Coghill, music by Richard Hill and John Hawkins. Direction Don Selwyn, musical direction Ross Gandar. [1970s?] Programme/broadsheet (2 copies) "How to succeed in business without really trying". Director Stuart Devenie; muical director Ross Gandar; choreography Cam Newell.Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 1-13 July 1975. Programme / poster Quantity: 3 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Letterpress on programmes and flyers, sizes around 420 mm. Provenance: Purchase, 2003, and two other donations.

Date: 1980 - 1989

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-OT-1980s

Description: Includes: 1981: "Joseph and the amazing technicolour [sic] dreamcoat". Auditions 21-22 February [1981]. Invitation sheet (2 copies) The Cathedral goes rock! Opera-Technique Inc in association with Wellington Cathedral and the Autumn Festival presents "Joseph and the amazing technicolour [technicolor] dreamcoat", a rock opera by Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber. St Paul's Cathedral, 20-23 May [1981]. Flier (2 copies, one handcoloured) 1983: "Amahl and the night visitors" by Gian-Carlo Menotti. Producer Diana Helen; musical director Nina Sellwood. Various churches, 27 November - 4 December [1983]. Programme / flier. Also includes flier announcing auditions, in the Ballet Company's rooms, 42 Vivian Street, 10 September [1983]. Opera Technique presents highlights from Oscar Straus' delicious comic opera "The chocolate soldier". Staging: Bev Reid. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 26-28 May [1983]. Programme flier and promotional leaflet (2 copies) Opera-Technique Inc proudly presents "Edwardiana" featuring music and song from the drawing rooms, concert halls & theatres, from 1901-1914. Directed by Beverley Reid; musical director John Jerome. 10-14 September [1983]. Flier only 1984: Opera-Technique Inc presents an adaption of Sigmund Romberg's "Desert song". Producer Beverley Reid; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 7-10 March [1984]. Flier (3 copies, colours differing) Opera Technique Inc presents a double bill: Kurt Weill's "Down in the valley" (producer Venessa Park; music Ross Gandar); and Gluck's "The cadi outwitted" (Producer Pat Bond; music John Jerome). Wellington Repertory Theatre, 26-29 September [1984]. Flier only 1985: Opera-Technique Inc presents Victor Herbert's enchanting operetta "Naughty Marietta". Producer Richard Dyer; musical director Cathie Netherclift. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 7-16 March 1985. Flier only Opera-Technique Inc proudly presents "Edwardiana", featuring the music and song from the drawing rooms, concert halls & theatres from 1901-1014. Directed by Beverley Reid; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 10-14 Sept [1985]. Green flyer only 1988: Opera-Technique Inc presents "The count of Luxembourg". Directed by Richard Dyer; musical director by John Jerome; choreography by Peter Williamson. Newtown Community Theatre, 28 September - 2 October 1988. Yellow flyer (2 copies) Opera-Technique Inc. You're invited to "Christmas with the Count" - extracts from recent production of "The Count of Luxembourg" to be followed by Christmas carols. MADSOC Hall, 130 Grant Road, 10 December 1988. Flier / invitation Opera-Technique presents! Viva Mexico. Newtown Community Theatre, 19-26 March [1988]. Pink flyer 1989: Opera Technique Inc presents "The new moon", by Romberg & Hammerstein. Director Pat Bond; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 8-18 March 1989. Flier; and members' "keep-in-touch list" Quantity: 16 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photocopies and photolithographs, sizes varying up to 330 mm. Provenance: Donated by Trustees of Opera-Technique Inc, 2007 Transfers: Material from 2007 provenance also housed at Manuscripts 2007-042 and at PA-Group-00057..

Date: 1969

From: Unity Theatre :[Programmes, fliers and small posters relating to plays and dramatic performances]

Reference: Eph-B-UNITY-1969-01

Description: Programme for a production of "Lock up your daughters", directed by William Juliff, assisted by Margaret O'Sullivan; musical direction by Ross Gandar; dances arranged by Joan Warwick; designed by Peter Coates. Contains notes about William Juliff, Ross Gandar, Joan Warwick, the Ngaio Revue Club and Unity Theatre. The front cover shows a design by Peter Coates. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 12 pages, each 268 x 225 mm.

Date: 1980 - 1989

By: Morrison, Robin, 1944-1993

Reference: Eph-D-OPERA-1980/1984

Description: Includes posters for: 1980: National Opera of New Zealand presents a stunning new production for 1980, Puccini's "La Boheme". State Opera House, 12-19 April [1980] 1981: "Songs to the judges", written and directed by Mervyn Thompson; music by William Dart. City Art Gallery, Victoria St, April 7-11. Presented by the NZ Students Arts Council; New Zealand tour March-April 1981. Photograph by Robin Morrison (2 copies) 1982: Perkel Opera (Inc) in conjunction with R & W Hellaby Ltd presents "Carmen", opera in four acts by Bizet. Wellington, Victoria University Theatre, 11-12 June [1982]. Perkel's 25th season Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions on behalf of 4444 Ltd by arrangment with Robert Stigwood and David Land proudly present "Evita"; lyrics by Tim Rice; music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, starring Michele Breeze as Eva, David Weatherley as Peron, Jim Moriarty as Che, Brent Brodie as Magaldi ... State Opera House Wellington, from April 7 [1982] Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions on behalf of 4444 Ltd proudly present "a foot-stomping, action-packed musical", "Ipi-Tombi", original music by Bertha Egnos; lyrics by Gail Lakier. Wellington State Opera House, 9-20 June [1982] Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions on behalf of 4444 Ltd proudly present "a foot-stomping, action-packed musical", "Ipi-Tombi", original music by Bertha Egnos; lyrics by Gail Lakier. Don't miss this time! Wellington State Opera House, November 29 - December 9 [1982] On stage; the world's best known TV stars! CTW "Sesame Street" live! [Australia and New Zealand tour 24 March - 13 May 1982?] 1983: Broadway's smash hit, now live on stage. Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions proudly present "Beatlemania". Wellington, State Opera House, April 6-16 [1983] (2 copies, one with Stewart Macpherson's name pasted over) "Behind the mask", at the V.U.W. Memorial Theatre. Wendy Dixon in Recital I by Luciano Berio, directed by Adrian Kiernander; NZ School of Dance in "La Creation du Monde" choreographed by Michael Parmenter; music by Darius Milhaud, with the Victoria University Orchestra, conducted by Michael Vinten. May 24, 26, May 25 (1983) (2 copies). [Information from another copy - This poster was designed by Basia Smolnicki and screenprinted by Fiona Stewart]. 1984: Internationally acclaimed soprano Lynne Cantlon as "The merry widow", with Roger Wilson, at the State Opera House, 10-26 May [1984]. Another Wellington Operatic Society production. Opera Technique Inc presents a double bill. Kurt Weill's "Down in the valley". Producer Venessa Park; music Ross Gandar; and Gluck's 'The Cadi outwitted"; producer Pat Bond; music John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 26-29 September [1984] Perkel Opera. Mozart's greatest opera "The magic flute", with orhcestra. Victoria University Theatre, 8 & 9 June [1984] Waituhi; the life of the village. "... will surely be a landmark in the development of N.Z. music". Librettist Witi Ihimaera, composer Ross Harris, director Adrian Kiernander. State Opera House Wellington, September 8 - 15 1984 (2 copies) Quantity: 12 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying up to 600 mm. Provenance: "Sesame Street" poster purchased from the estate of Tony Goodliffe, 2016.

Date: 1980 - 1989

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to pantomimes and pantomime extravaganzas performed in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-PANTOMIME-1980s

Description: Includes: 1970/1980s?: Lower Hutt Operatic Society presents "Robin Hood"; a pantomime. Written by Tony Hare and Pat Wilson; produced by Lawry Sutherland; musical director Bob Walker; choreographer Regina Parsons. Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 28 November - 7 December [1970-1980s?]. Programme 1985: "Alice's adventures in Wonderland". Directed by Warwick Broadhead & Friends. Hall & Grounds at 24 vermont St, Ponsonby, 23 October - 10 November [1985]. Invitation card showing a mouse popping out of a teapot 1986: Corner Theatre Inc presents "Robinson Crusoe; his early years", by David Austin; director Thursa Kennedy. Musical directors Ross Gandar and Sue Alexander. Newtown Community Centre, 22-30 November [1986]. Programme 1987: Newlands College presents "Sinbad the sailor", a sparkling pantomime. Assembly Hall, 29-31 October [1987]. Flyer The "Tisc"mas Party, including "What the Dickens; a Christmas carol, by Rod Arnold, Rachel Bickley and John Nisbet. (With Michael Cranna, Tim Bolger, Andrea Patterson, John Nisbet, Rod Arnold, et al). National Library Auditorium, 17 December 1987. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 5 programmes. Physical Description: Programmes sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1951 - 1979

Reference: Eph-B-NGAIO-REVUE

Description: Includes: 1951: "Full o' Fun", produced by Robert Gallop. [1951 - their first production]. Souvenir programme. 1963: "The Boy Friend", producer Ron McElligott; musical director Ross Gandar. 1963. (2 copies) 1966: "Brigadoon", produced by Ron McElligott. 1966. Programme. Includes photographs of Mr H A Rixon, Ron McElligott, Ross Gandar, Bill Elmsley, Jenifer Martin, Bob McKegg, Judith Goldfinch, John Miley, Ann Pacey, Alan Farquhar. (2 copies) 1967: "Bells are ringing", by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by Jule Styne. Produced by R J McElligott. 22 July - 1 August 1967. Programme (2 copies) 1968: "Fings ain't wot they used t'be", music by Lionel Bart, play by Frank Norman. Produced by John Barningham, musical director Ross Gandar, choreography by Valerie Bailey. 16-26 March 1968. Programme (2 copies) "She stoops to conquer". Flyer about auditions, 9 and 16 June 1968. 1969: "Lock up your daughters:. A Ngaio Revue - Unity Production. Directed by William Juliff, musical director Ross Gandar. Paramount Theatre, 1969. Programme (2 copies) "The tragedy of Julius Caesar", by Williams Shakespeare. Produced by William Juliff and Murray Alford. Designed by David Eastman. [1969?] Programme (2 copies) 1970s: "Puss in Boots", written by Neville Martin. Producer John Callen. [1970s?] Programme/flyer (2 copies) 1970: "West Side Story", produced by Margaret O'Sullivan. With Stuart Devenie, Suzanne Francis. St James Theatre. 5 September 1970. Programme. 1971: "Pygmalion", produced by William Juliff, with Brian Howlitt and Heather Eggleton. Concert Chamber Town Hall 26-29 May 1971; Little Theatre Lower Hutt 1-5 June 1971. (2 copies) 1972: "The prodigious snob" (Le bourgeois gentilhomme), by Moliere. Produced by William Juliff, designed by David Eastman. Wellington and Lower Hutt, 14-24 June 1972. Programme. (2 copies) 1974: "Augustus does his bit", by George Bernard Shaw. Prodsuced by William Juliff. Studio of Ngaio Revue Club. 1 November 1974. Flyer. 1978: "Dames at sea", produced by Howard Neil; musical director Ross Alley. State Opera House Wellington, 29 August - 16 September 1978. Programme Late 1970s?: "Half in earnest", by Vivian Ellis. Directed by William Juliff. Note by president Chris Brooke-White [late 1970s?]. Programme Quantity: 14 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Letterpress on programmes and flyers, sizes around 300 mm.

Date: 1988

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1988

Description: Includes: "Aire de Mar"; ecological media opera. Darcy Lange and Mirian Snijders-Lange. Artspace, First Floor, Quay Buildings, 6-8 Quay Street, Auckland, 9-10 July [1988]. Flyer only Perkel Opera Inc in association with R & W Hellaby Ltd presents "La boheme", Puccini's best-loved opera in four acts. One night only. New Plymouth Opera House, 13 August [1988?]. Photocopied flyer only "Captain Stirrick", a ballad opera by David Scott and Jeremy James Taylor with music, based on the ballads of Old London, by Richard Brett. Director Jeremy James Taylor; musical director Tim Bridgewater. New Zealand International Festival of the Arts, Wellington, March 1988. Lower Hutt Town Hall Wellington, 6-9 March 1988. Programme (2 copies) Lower Hutt Operatic Society Inc presents "Carousel". Music by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Produced and directed by Richard Dyer; musical director Peter Latimer; choreography Elly-Ann Pritchard. Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 16-25 June 1988. Programme Canterbury Opera and Bank of New Zealand present "Die Fledermaus". Conductor William Southgate; director Elric Hooper. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 19 October - 1 November 1988. Programme Pocket Opera Company Nurnberg. "La Gioconda", opera in four acts by Amilcare Ponchielli. New Zealand International Festival of the Arts, Wellington, March 1988. Wellington Town Hall, 12-19 March 1988. Programme (2 copies) Musical and Drama Society (Inc) in association with Silvio Famularo presents "Guys & dolls", the big hit musical fable of Broadway. Director Silvio Famularo; musical director Ross Gandar; choreographer Yvonne Sanders. Silvio's Place, 221 Clyde Street, Island Bay, 11-22 October [1988]. Yellow flyer Upper Hutt Operatic Society Inc presents "Hello, Dolly!", produced by Peter Dye. Heretaunga College Hall, 27 August - 3 September 1988. Blue flyer Wilton Morley in association with Entertainment Incorporated present Simon Westaway in "The Rocky Horror Show", by Richard O'Brien, with John Banas or Billy T James as the Narrator and Greg Parke as Riff Raff. Directed by Terry O'Donnell. [1988]. Programme Hawkes Bay Regional Opera Trust presents "La traviata", by Giuseppe Verdi. Director Richard Campion; musical director Bruce Greenfield; choreographer Leigh Jones. Hastings Municipal Theatre, 30 July, 2, 4, 6 August 1988. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 9 programmes and fliers. Physical Description: Photolithographs on booklets and fliers, sizes varying beneath 350 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.