Acting

Date: 1985

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One Folder of original cartoons concerning world politics. Published in the Auckland Star, 1981 - 1989].

Reference: A-331-115

Description: The cartoon shows Ronald Reagan down on his knees praying. On the ground beside him is a piece of paper reading, star wars $26 billion. Refers to Ronald Reagan being re-elected as United States president. Also refers to the star wars program and to Ronald Reagan's past career as an actor. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 225 x 175mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning world politics. Published in the Auckland Star, 1980].

Reference: A-331-089

Description: The cartoon shows a skeleton as a movie director with a file reading, casting for world war III, A `b' epic. Ronald Reagan is trying out for the part and is handing the director a piece of paper reading, the Republican nomination. Refers to Ronald Reagan as a presidential candidate and as a former actor. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 285 x 200mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 6 February 1990

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Giblin, Ross, active 1980s-2000s

Reference: EP/1990/0498

Description: Photographs of Amster Reedy acting in a reenactment of the signing of the Treay of Waitangi, taken 6 February 1990 at Waitangi by Evening Post staff photographer Ross Giblin. Reedy is dressed in a feather cloak. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 2 Jun 1991 - 02 Jun 1991

From: Women writing for theatre in New Zealand in the 1980s

By: Taylor, Renée Gertrude, 1929-2023

Reference: OHInt-0617/05

Description: Discusses being a feminist involved in theatre and her awareness of the limitation of roles for women. Recalls the joy of reading as a child and starting writing about the age of thirty while at home with three children. Describes writing a humorous weekly column for a while and becoming aware that she was stereotyping the domestic woman in a negative way. Describes enjoying acting while she lived in Napier, before moving to Wairoa. Comments on the need for self-discipline and describes her approach to writing. Discusses creativity. Mentions she is writing her second novel. Discusses aspects of some of her plays including `Setting the table', `Groundwork', `Wednesday to come' and `Secrets'. Compares Auckland and Dunedin productions of her play `Touch of the sun' and comments on the Theatre Corporate production of `Pass it on'. Comments on the focus of protest movements in the play `Groundwork', about the 1981 Springbok tour. Discusses the relationship between an individual's background, in terms of class and race, and drama and literature. Mentions she has been playwright in residence at Theatre Corporate and the Burns Fellow in Dunedin in 1989. Talks about both of her parents coming from Southland. Interviewer(s) - Colleen Cleary Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3434.

Date: 15 Sep 1994

From: Downstage Theatre Oral History Project

By: McColl, Colin William, 1949-; Sanderson, Frederick Martyn Brocas, 1938-2009

Reference: OHInt-0606-01

Description: Interviewer(s) - Colin McColl Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011121, OHC-011122 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3881. Search dates: 1948 - 1994

Date: 2011-2014, 2018-2019

By: Gaitanos, Sarah, 1950-; New Zealand Theatre Archive

Reference: OHColl-1116

Description: Interviews conducted by interviewer Sarah Gaitanos with New Zealand theatre practitioners: Simon Bennett, David Carnegie, Roger Hall, Michael Hurst, Pat Hawthorne, Ray Henwood, Elric Hooper, Simon James Prast, Peter Vere-Jones, Renée, Bill Sheat, Jennifer Ward-Lealand, and Susan Wilson. Comprises digital sound recordings, and both printed and digital abstracts, oral history recording agreements, curriculum vitae, interviewee information/biographical forms, and photographs of interviewee's over the course of their careers and in a personal context. Awards/funding - Interviews with Roger Hall, Rene'e, Ray Henwood, Peter Vere-Jones, and Elric Hooper were funded by a Lottery Grant. Interview with Pat Hawthorne funded by Ruth Graham and Rowena Cullen. Abstracted by - Sarah Gaitanos. See also OHColl-0741 - New Zealand Theatre Archive Puranga Whakaari o Aotearoa oral history project - The emergence of professional theatre in post World War II New Zealand, for related materials. Arrangement: Digital files arranged as OHDL-002226 to OHDL-002237; OHDL-002043 to OHDL-002044 Quantity: 13 interview(s). 16 digital photograph(s). 102 digital sound recording(s). 29 Electronic document(s). 9 electronic scan(s) of original black and white photographic print(s). 6 electronic scan(s) of original colour photographic print(s). 6 printed abstract(s) includes agreement forms and photographs of interviewees. 3 folder(s) interviewee biographical information forms. 2 digital image(s). Some abstracts contain photographs of interviewees Search dates: 20/09/2011 - 14/09/2018 - 11/04/2014 - 14/03/2019 Number of interviews/events: 13 Processing information: Materials for this collection were received between 2011 and 2023, therefore they have been processed differently over time. Some digital files are available at interview level, and some digital files are available at item level, below the interview record in the collection hierarchy. Digital text files and printed abstracts for interviews with Simon Prast, David Carniege, and Michael Hurst were added to the collection in August 2023. See their interview records for details.

Date: 2003

By: Darroch, Bob, 1940-

Reference: H-739-027/038

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand social issues and politics. Quantity: 12 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies of ink and letraset drawings.

Date: 1954

By: Richardson, Ralph David (Sir), 1902-1983

Reference: MS-Papers-10040

Description: Documents relating to proposed theatrical tour of two plays by Terence Rattigan of Australia and New Zealand by Sir Ralph Richardson Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: MSS, typescripts Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, Mullock's Auctioneers, United Kingdom

Date: 2013

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024076

Description: Shows 'Bladerunner' Oscar Pistorius, a South African double-amputee sprint runner, with the phrase commonly used to announce the winners of the Academy Award, a prestigious honor for cinematic acheivements. On 14 February 2013, Pistorius fired four shots through a locked bathroom door at his house in Pretoria, killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Despite claiming he had mistaken Steenkamp for an intruder, Pistorius was formally charged with murder on 15 February. Pistorius had competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024157

Description: Shows five MPs awarded the 'Best Political Acting Awards'. Wider context coincides with the Academy Awards, but refers to MPs actions in 2012-2013. Awards go to: John Banks for 'Best act of memory loss for his role in the Kim Dotcom comedy...'; David Cunliffe for 'Best act of showing leadership support after rumours of a challenge': Hekia Parata for 'Best performance for acting like she cares after the schools shake-up drama'; Gerry Brownlee for 'Best speech of acting as if there was no housing crisis in Christchurch'; and to John Key for 'Best manic grin while going through great poll results as well as scathing critical attacks'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0026872

Description: Cartoon depicts a voice out of frame commenting on the 'act' of ACT Party MP John Banks walking. Refers to Banks appearance in court on charges of knowingly filing a false electoral return. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1905

By: Kennaway, Walter (Sir), 1835-1920; Weekly press (Newspaper)

Reference: A-096-016

Description: A standing caricature of Christchurch barrister, poet, writer and actor, O T J Alpers. He is shown formally dressed, his wig on a stand in front of him. Behind him are two books, 'Jubilee rhymes' and 'Progress of N Z', along with a theatrical mask, crossed fencing foils, a scroll bearing the words Pygmalion, Malvolio, Scrap Paper, Fools Paradise, and another scroll with the words Jubilee ode, suggesting his interests and activities Other Titles - Pygmalion, Malvolio, Jubilee Rhymes, Progress of N Z Extended Title - Press portraits no 102. The weekly press, Wednesday, April 19th, 1905. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, image 282 x 185 mm on sheet 341 x 231 mm

Date: 2005

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DX-022-181

Description: Prime Minister of Israel Ariel Sharon, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas point machine guns at each other, however, a rubber glove is placed over the barrel of each to feign "shaking hands". Refers to a ceasefire announced between the two countries on the 8th of February during United States led peace talks Egypt. Quantity: 1 digital image(s) ..

Date: 2006

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

Reference: DCDL-0002020

Description: Two rugby players are being trained in the art of feigning various injuries at an art school. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2003

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DX-001-646

Description: Caricature of Leni Riefenstahl, actress, filmmaker and photographer. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2004

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

Reference: DX-025-071

Description: Depicts murderer Antonie Ronnie Dixon pretending to be insane. Dixon was found guilty of the murder of James Te Aute, and the attempted murder of his girlfriend Simonne Butler and her friend Renee Gunbee in January 2003. During the March 2005 trial he poorly feigned madness in a bid to escape conviction. Extended Title - A: The self administered bowl-cut has become a cliche. You'd be better off employing the John Campbell "Bouffant". B: Keep eye-bulging and eye-roling to a minimum. C: Drooling from a slack mouth is off-putting to the jury. D: Ducking out of sight or peering out from behind documents to suggest paranoia must be used sparingly. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2007

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0008353

Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Tony asking Debbie to be in his movie for the 48 hour movie competition. Debbie refuses as last year she spent two days jelly wrestling in a paddling pool and the year before that she nearly got the flu from washing a car in a bikini. Tony insists that this time it will be different because he will remember to get a tape for the camera. Debbie says there is no deal. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2004

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DX-105-011

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 1887

From: Hodgkins, Frances Mary 1869-1947 :[Sketchbook] 1887

By: Hodgkins, Frances Mary, 1869-1947

Reference: E-423-q-006

Description: Four ink drawings on one page. On the left, Sarah Bernhardt is depicted as a young girl with Death, a skeletal figure behind her. In the centre 'Rose among thorns' is a little girl wiping her mouth after eating something out of a bowl, a thornbush surrounding her. On the right 'Oh Lord! He has almost cracked my head!' may show Sarah Bernhardt in another role. It shows a woman clutching her head. In the centre foreground, a head and shoulders frontal portrait of a woman may also be Sarah Bernhardt. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink 190 x 312 mm

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter :Six laser copies of original cartoons donated by the artist for the New Zealand Cartoon Archive Auction, 6 November 1997.

Reference: H-452-004

Description: The cartoon shows President Reagan as a wild west cowboy riding a nuclear bomb and drinking a bottle of hair dye. In his pocket is a movie script entitled "The ultimate role - Dr. Strangelove as `Gunslinger'". Refers to Ronald Reagan's past acting career and the arms race. Quantity: 1 laser copy. Physical Description: A4 size laser copy