Penny, Christian, active 1990-2000s

Date: 1993 - 1999

By: Sameshima, Haruhiko, 1958-

Reference: Eph-E-TAKI-RUA-1990s

Description: Includes: 1993: Taki Rua Depot Theatre 1983-1993; celebrating a decade; whakanui i te tau tekau. Photography Level III, Borders Manu Kopere; artwork and design Tim Parkin (2 copies) 1994: Theatre at Large presents "Henry 8" [with] Jed Brophy, Alison Bruce, Anna Marbrook, Christian Penny, Tim Spite. Taki Rua Theatre, 10 February - 5 March. Fringe '94 [1994]. Photo Haru Sameshima; poster Mission Hall. Hungary - New Zealand. "The human garden"; an international dance spectacle; Hungary & New Zealand. Shona McCullagh & Artus Dance Company. Auckland Watershed Theatre February 23 - March 5; Wellington Taki Rua Depot Theatre March 8-13. Fringe 1994 1995: Coopers & Lybrand season of a new play by Apirana Taylor, featuring Barbara Ewing. The world's greediest woman, Whaea Kairau - Mother Hundred Eater. Directed by Colin McColl; designed by Dorita Hannah; lighting design by Tony Rabbit ... the courage of the land wars. Taki Rua Theatre, from June 9 1995 to July 8 1995. The Starfish Enterprise presents "Kapai Kabaret", starring Mika. Taki Rua Theatre, ten nights only - December 13-23. He taonga te reo; 1995 a celebration of the Maori language. Mika photograph by Arjan Hoeflak [1995] (2 copies) 1996: "An evening with Brendan Lovegrove; stand-up comedy. May 1-5, 1996. 1997: Lemi Ponifasio & Mau dance performance. October 16-25, Taki Rua Theatre. "Illumina" (2 copies) 1998: New Zealand Post Te Reo Maori season. August 20th - September 5th 1998. "Nga Moemoea" by Hera Taute, directed by Peter Kaa. Capital E, 3 September; "Whakapakari raua ko Whakawaia", by Mokena Reedy, directed by Rangimoana Taylor. Bats Theatre, 27 August [1998] Quantity: 8 posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs, varying sizes, up to 1050 mm. Provenance: Donated by Taki Rua Productions, 1996 and January 2014

Date: 1999

Reference: Eph-H-TAKI-RUA-1999-01

Description: Shows head and shoulders portraits of the three main actors. Two copies held Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Colour photolithograph, on poster 1420 x 1035 mm. Provenance: Donated by Taki Rua in 2000 and 2014.

Date: 1998

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1998

Description: Includes: Downstage season booklets: Green book; season 2 at Downstage - 14 April - 11 July 1998 (2 copies) Programmes and fliers include: ASB Bank International Laugh Festival l98, 22 April - 10 May [1998]. Programme "Abducting Diana", by Dario Fo. Directed by Colin McColl; set and lighting design Tony Rabbit; starring Ginette McDonald as Diana and Brian Sergent as the Chief Kidnapper. Downstage Theatre, 20 January - 21 February 1998. Programme (2 copies) and pamphlet (2 copies) Adam Play Reading series, organised by the Friends of Downstage with the support of the Adam Foundation and in association with Playmarket (Frank Austin's garage sale" by Stephen Bain; "The God boy", by Ian Cross; "As if we could be normal" by Allen O'Leary; "Sons" by Victor Rodger). 28 June - 19 July [1998]. Pamphlet "Cabaret"; book by Joe Masterhoff based on the play by John van Druten; stories by Christopher Isherwood. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb. Directed by Colin McColl; music directed by Janet Roddick, David Donaldson, Stephen Roche, Neill Duncan and David Long. Choreography Liz Davey. Starring Rima Te Wiata. Downstage Theatre, 19 August - 26 September [1998]. Programme (2 copies), postcard (2 copies) and flier Barclay's present Charles Dickens' "A Christmas carol". Directed by Ellie Smith; adapted by Dave Armstrong; musical director Mark Lipman. Downstage Theatre, [Nov-Dec 1998]. Programme (2 copies), ticket (2 copies) and flyer The Comedy festival. Opening night party. Downstage 1 May [1998]. Yellow invitation flyer ComedyFest presents Michael Smiley in "Confessions of a Catholic Buddhist. Downstage Theatre, 4-9 May; Bob MacLaren ... Adrift. 5-9 May [1998]. Flier (2 copies) ComedyFest presents Rainer Hersch "All classical music explained!". John Hegley "Dancing with potatoes". Downstage Theatre, 27 April - 3 May [1998]. Flier (2 copies) Gareth Farr's "Drum drag". Downstage Theatre, 22-26 April [1998]. Flier Prague's Lost Tribe present "Eulogy"; half Samoan, half German, full evil. Matt Chamberlain, Peter Daube, Dave Fane, Andrew Foster, Oscar Kightley. Downstage, 2-7, 15-21 March [1998]. Flier (2 copies) featuring photos by Sarah Hunter "Home fires", by Hone Kouka; directed by Nathaniel Lees. Downstage Theatre, 27 February - 8 March 1998. Programme (2 copies) Indian Ink Theatre Company presents "Krishnan's dairy". Written and performed by Jacob Rajan; directed by Justin Lewis; designed by John Verryt. Photo by Nick Servian. Flier (2 copies) plus entry form to win dinner for two at Little India Restaurant (2 copies) Cafe Brava presents Late Night Comedy Lounge; it's hip, it's cheap and it's very funny. In conjunction with Black Smirnoff and Stella Artois, the host with the most Hori Ahipene and a stellar array of festival stars. Downstage every Fri & Sat. ASB Bank International Laugh Festival [1998]. Flier (2 copies) "Sons", by Victor Rodger. Directed by Christian Penny. Taki Rua Productions. Downstage Theatre, 10-31 October 1988 [ie 1998]. Programme (2 copies) and flier (2 copies) Under Lili's Balcony presents "Too high the son" [re Richard Pearse], written by Stephen Bain with Tim Spite, Stephen Bain and France Herve. Maidment Theatre Auckland 5-9 May; Downstage Theatre Wellnigton 13-23 May; Govett-Brewster Art Gallery New Plymouth 27-30 May; Baycourt Tauranga 2-6 June [1998]. Postcard (2 copies) "An unseasonable fall of snow", by Gary Henderson. Directed by K C Kelly. Downstage Theatre, 13-17, 19-22 March 1998. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets sizes varying below 250 mm. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Downstage Theatre.

Date: 1998

Reference: Eph-D-DOWNSTAGE-1998

Description: Includes: Dario Fo's "Abducting Diana". Directed by Colin McColl; designed by Tony Rabbit. Starring Theresa Healey & Michael Galvin. Downstage Theatre, from 20 January [1998] (2 copies) "Cabaret", starring Rima Te Wiata; directed by Colin McColl; designed by Tony Rabbit. Downstage Theatre 19 Aug - 29 Sept [1998] (2 copies) Barclays MREINZ present Charles Dickens' "A Christmas carol", starring Drew Neemia and Ronald Karaitiana, McDonald's Young Entertainers. Downstage Theatre 11 Nov - 19 Dec [1998] (2 copies) TB Entertainment proudly presents the heavyweights of comedy, the Brownies in "Faleaitu - House of Spirits". ASB International Laugh Festival 98. Wellington Downstage Theatre 22-26 April; Auckland Town Hall 27 April - 3 May; Dunedin Ruby in the Dust 12-16 May; Christchurch The Great Hall 19-23 May [1998] Indian Ink Theatre Company presents "Krishnan's dairy". Written and performed by Jacob Rajan; directed by Justin Lewis; designed by John Verryt. Downstage Theatre 27 May - 13 June [1998] (2 copies) "Sons", written by Victor Rodger; directed by Christian Penny; designed by Sean Coyle. Starring Dave Fane, Kate Harcourt, Victor Rodger, Robbie Magasiva. Downstage Theatre, 10-31 October 1998 (2 copies) "An unseasonable fall of snow"; a Wellington whodunnit - with a twist. By Gary Henderson; directed by K C Kelly, with Damon Andrews & Jeffrey Thomas. Downstage Theatre 24 June - 11 July [1998] (2 copies) Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on posters, sizes varying up to around 700 x 420 mm. Provenance: Donated by Downstage Theatre, Wellington, 2005 and 2007

Date: 2008

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-11403-05

Description: Production file relating to the chamber opera 'The Trial of the cannibal dog', based on the work by Anne Salmond, with libretto by John Downie, music composed by Matthew Suttor, directed by Christian Penny and designed by Dorita Hannahl. Includes schedules, set and costume designs. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 2008

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-11403-06

Description: Production file relating to the chamber opera 'The Trial of the cannibal dog', based on the work by Anne Salmond, with libretto by John Downie, music composed by Matthew Suttor, directed by Christian Penny and designed by Dorita Hannah. Includes props, rehearsals, orchestra, sound, show reports and general correspondence. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 2008

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-11403-07

Description: Production file relating to the chamber opera 'The Trial of the cannibal dog', based on the work by Anne Salmond, with libretto by John Downie, music composed by Matthew Suttor, directed by Christian Penny and designed by Dorita Hannah. Includes general correspondence. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 2008

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-11403-09

Description: Production file relating to the chamber opera 'The Trial of the cannibal dog', based on the work by Anne Salmond, with libretto by John Downie, music composed by Matthew Suttor, directed by Christian Penny and designed by Dorita Hannah. Sketches of costume designs Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 2008

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-11403-08

Description: Production file relating to the chamber opera 'The Trial of the cannibal dog', based on the work by Anne Salmond, with libretto by John Downie, music composed by Matthew Suttor, directed by Christian Penny and designed by Dorita Hannah. Includes general correspondence. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1990 - 2009

By: Farr, Gareth, 1968-

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-Farr

Description: Collection comprises postcards, small fliers and pamphlets relating to Farr's career as a musician and percussionist. Postcards feature traditionally dressed Maori concert parties (Eph-B-MUSIC-Farr-Maori) Three greeting cards with inset photographs of Gareth Farr; overseas postcards featuring gay themes, and Bali (Eph-B-MUSIC-Farr-Cards) Fliers and brochures for: 1991: Music down under; "The Capricorn Connection". Festival of Music from Australia and New Zealand. Department of Music, San Diego State University, 10-15 February 1991. Programme 1997?: Drumdrag2, the big bang fairy. Postcard and two other similar postcards. 2001: Wellington Sinfonia presents "Essential classics 2001". Composer Gareth Farr. Principal guest conductor James Sedares. Wellington, Napier, Palmerston North, September 2001. Flier (2 copies) "Woman far walking", by Witi Ihimaera. Directed by Christian Penny, with Rachel House and Nicola Kawana. Taki Rua production. New Plymouth, Wellington and Auckland tour, July-August [2001]. Card (2 copies) 2003: Caryl Churchill "Cloud 9". Circa, 12 June - 10 July [2003]. Flier (2 copies) "Penguin; life on the edge". Capital E National Theatre for Children. 5-19 July [2003]. Flier Pianospheres; come celebrate our tenth season of musical adventures for the piano. Zipper Concert Hall, Colburn School of Performing Arts, Los Angeles [2003] 2004: Elena's Cultural symphony. Michael Fowler Centre, 1 October 1994. Flier "The maids", by Genet. Directed by Jade Eriksen. With Lorae Parry, Madeline McNamara, Gareth Farr. 22-28 November [2004?]. Flier 2005: "Flight & dutchman". Jan Koestsier / Gareth Farr; Jack Body / Wil Offermans; Michael Norris / Tan Dun; Chris Gendall / Klaas de Vries. In concert Bridget Douglas, Carolyn Mills, Arnold Marinissen. City Gallery Wellington, Civic Square, 6 August [2005]. Flier (2 copies) "Maui"; one man against the gods. Westpac St James Theatre, 25 May - 5 June 2005. Brochure (2 copies) New Zealand School of Music. Vita brevis. St Mary of the Angels, 20 November 2005. Flier Ruaumoko, with New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Conal Coad and Kenneth Young. Morrison Music Trust, 2005. Laminated flier 2006: Bad Horse. 3 mins and under video competition. Top prize $1,000. 9th annual Bad Horse video awards 2006. Judges Gareth Farr, Anthony Timpson and Mystery Judge. Card Neue Musik aus Neuseeland. Musikhochschule Lubeck. Concerts 29-30 June 2996. Programme Postcards; recent violin, cello, piano and percussion music from Australia and New Zealand. Performed by Rachel Atkinson (cello), Isin Cakmakcioglu (violin), Danae Killian (piano) and Peter Neville (percussion). Trinity Uniting Church, 15 Black Street, Brighton, Melbourne, 7 October 2006. Programme Royal New Zealand Ballet. "The wedding". [New Zealand tour, March - April 2006]. Brochure (2 copies) "We are family!" A variety concert in support of Rainbow Youth. Maidment Theatre , 12 August [2006]. Flier 2007: Cynthia Fortitude's Farewell - her first. Wellington Chamber Orchestra conducted by Michael Vinten. With Helen Moulder, Jeff Kingsford-Brown. Directed by Danny Mulheron. 28-29 September [2007]. Flier "Maui"; one man against the gods". Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, 18 April - 13 May 2007. Brochure "Monarchy the musical", written by Paul Jenden; music by Gareth Farr. Circa Theatre 21 July - 25 August 2007. Flier "The Venetian bride", adapted by Robert Tripe from the short story by Maurice Shadbolt. Directed by Rachel More. Bats Theatre, 21 August - 1 September [2007]. Card (2 copies) WOMAD 2007. Taranaki, 16-18 March 2007. Brochure 2007?: Gareth Farr - biographical brochure (2 copies) Contact contemporary music 2006-2007. The Downsview Project (5-6 October); Opera Interna (12 April); Drumdrag (June 30). Flier 2008: A/P/A Institute 2008/2009. Susana Lei'Ataua, artist-in-residence [New York]. Brochure "Breaking the surface"; a mystical mountain travels from Te Waipounamu to reawaken this island that sleeps between two rivers ... Join A/P/A Insitute artist-in-residence Susana Lei'Ataua with celebrated New Zealand composer Gareth Farr in his New York City performance debut. 6-7 May [2008]. Card (2 copies) Music from a Farr. Vector Wellington orchestra, 12 July 2008. Flier (2 copies) "Rome the musical", by Paul Jenden & Gareth Farr. Circa Theatre 21 June - 26 July [2008]. Flier Quantity: 49 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs and photocopies, sizes varying up to 297 x 210 mm. Transfers: Material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-1221 and PA-Group. - From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1221.

Date: 2001

From: Taki Rua Productions :[Posters. 2000-2009].

By: McDermott, John, active 1970s-1980s

Reference: Eph-E-TAKI-RUA-2001-01

Description: Poster advertising a tour of the play "Woman far walking", shows a black and white photograph of the face and hands of actress Rachel House lit by the candles of her birthday cake. The dates when the play will be playing at each venue are listed: New Plymouth State Theatre 4-7 July; Circa Studio Wellington 12 July - 4 August; Herald Theatre Auckland 10-19 August. Two copies held Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph 898 x 535 mm Provenance: Donated by Taki Rua Productions in 2002 and 2014.