Sheat, William Newton, 1930-2021

Date: 1960 - 1969

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-VUDC-1960s

Description: Includes some programmes whose dates are unknown, and from groups within the University not strictly the Drama Club. Includes: 1960s: University Drama presents "After the rain", by John Bowen. Produced by Pamela Hewes. [1960s?] Programme. V.U.W. Drama Club. "The promise", by Aleksei Arbuzov. Produced by Murray ALford in 1968. Programme. University Drama Club. "Salome", by Oscar Wilde, produced by Jack Richards; and "Everyman", produced by Paul Maunder. [1960s?]. Programme (2 copies) "Sick nativity"; Victoria University Drama Club annual Christmas revue. Stage manager Russell Campbell; producer Martin van Dijk. Programme [1960s?] ca 1960: VUW Drama Club. "Yules a Poppin" [Yulesapoppin]; a Christmas revue directed by William Sheat, associate director Bruce Lawson. Designed by Don Ramage. [late 1950s or ca 1960]. Programme (2 copies) VUW Drama Club. "The knight of the burning pestle", by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher. Produced by John Dawick. VUW Little Theatre, 26-30 April [late 1950s - ca 1960]. Programme (2 copies) 1961: VUW Drama Club. "Much ado about nothing", by William Shakespeare. Produced by Roy Hope. Setting and costume design by Richard Hammond. 26 April - 3 Mary 1961. Programme (2 copies) 1962: VUW Drama Club. "Troilus and Cressida", by William Shakespeare. Produced by Roger Savage; design by Bruce Woods. Composer Jenny McLeod. [1962?]. Programme (2 copies) VUW Drama Club. "The seagull", by Anton Chekhov". Produced by Margaret Walker. Student Union Theatre, 21-28 July 1962. Programme (2 copies) VUW Drama Club. "Guided mistletoe"; Xmas revue 1962. Devised and directed by William Sheat. University Memorial Theatre, 11-15 December 1962. Programme (cover design by Don Ramage) 1963: VUW Drama Club. "Lysistrata", by Aristophanes, translated by Dudley Fitts. Produced by Owen Leeming. Victoria University Memorial Theatre, 22 June - 3 July 1963. Programme (2 copies). VUW Drama Club. "Vilent nite"; a revue. Little Theatre, 10-14 December 1963. Programme (2 copies) Victoria University English Department presents "Measure for Measure", by William Shakespeare. Produced by Michael Hattaway, in the University Theatre. 24, 26, 27 April 1963. Programme (2 copies) 1964: "The private ear and the public eye", by Peter Scaffer. Produced by Peter Engebretsen. VUC Drama Club, June 164. Programme. Victoria University Contemporary Arts Group. Three one-act plays ("Crawling Arnold" by Jules Feiffer, produced by Brian Wigney (VUW Drama Club); "The sandbox", by Edward Albee, produced by Peter Frater (VUW Contemporary Arts group); "The greatest day in me life", by John Parkyn, produced by Anne Brooker (Wellington Teachers' Training Coolege Drama Club)). Memorial Theatre, Student Union Building, 10 and 12 September 1964?. Programme. 1965: "Roundabout"; ten dialogues - Arthur Schnitzler's "Reigen" (1897) translated by Eric Bentley. Produced by Roger Savage.; Victoria University Drama Club, July 1965. Programme (2 copies, one damaged) "The devils", by John Whiting. Produced by Richard Campion. Victoria University Drama Club. University Theatre, 21-27 April [1965]. Programme (2 copies) 1966: "Billy Liar", by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall. Produced by Leslie Wright. [16.4.66]. Programme (2 copies). "The revenger's tragedy", by Cyril Tourneur, 1607. Produced by Cathie Gordon. 1966. Programme 1967: VUW Drama Club. "Cross purpose", by Albert Camus, translated by Stuart Gilbert. Produced by Jennie Sherwood-Butt. Memorial Theatre, March 1967. Programme. 1968: "The crucible", by Arthur Miller. Produced by Antony Groser. VUW Drama Club, 15-20 April, 1968. Programme (2 copies) 1969: "All's well that ends well", by William Shakespeare, produced by Dick Johnstone. VUW Drama Club, 10-19 April 1969. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 21 theatre programmes and fliers.. Physical Description: Offset print or typescript on programmes, sizes below 250 mm. Processing information: Record updated 7 March 2024 with information on play 'The Promise'.

Date: 1960

From: Wellington Repertory Theatre: [Theatre programmes for drama productions in 1960]

By: Universal Printers Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-WELLINGTON-REPERTORY-1960-01

Description: Programme for a theatre production, with photographs of personnel taking part: Bill Sheat, Terry Browne, Jeff Stewart, Pauline D'Emden, Tony Ferrers, Brian Cashin, Michael Woolf, Helen Brew, Hilary Grimshaw, John Whitwell, Lewis Rowbotham, Nicolette McKenzie, Joan Cheesman, Barbara Walmsley. Cover design by Brian Worthington, but signed Wilson Buchanan. Quantity: 1 Programme(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, each 245 x 185 mm.

Date: 1963

Reference: Eph-A-WELLINGTON-REPERTORY-1963

Description: Includes: "Critic's choice", by Ira Levin. Directed by L Assheton Harbord. Grand Opera House, 21-25 May 1963. Programme (2 copies) "Love in idleness", by Terence Rattigan. Directed by Alex Peacock. Victoria University Memorial Theatre, 19-25 August 1963. Programme (2 copies) "Not to worry"; a revue devised and directed by William Sheat. Concert Chamber Town Hall, 8-17 July 1963. Programme (2 copies). "The one day of the year", by Alan Seymour. Directed by Cedric E Gardiner. Concert Chamber, 23-30 March 1963. Programme (2 copies) "Robin Hood and his merry men", written and directed by David Tinkham, Grand Opera House, 11-21 December 1963). Programme (2 copies) "The shadow of doubt", by Norman King. Directed by Ronald Bowie. Concert Chamber, 12-19 October 1963. (With preview/cast list of Christmas production)(2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset lithographs on programmes, sizes below 250 mm. Provenance: One item donated by Joe Barnao, Levin, in 2016.

Date: 1967

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1967

Description: Includes: Sumner Community Centre present their 1967 revue "Thru time and space", produced by Mollie Gibbons. 9-11 March 1967. Programme [Victoria University] Extravaganza, 26 April - 6 May 1967. Director Peter Debreceny; Producer Bill Sheat. Music director Gilbert Haisman; choreographer Deirdre Tarrant; stage manager Warwick Smith; set designer Allan Lees. Script writers Steve Whitehouse and Roger Hall. Programme Quantity: 2 theatre programmes. 1.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm. Provenance: Various donations.

Date: 1960

By: Taylor, Ernest Mervyn, 1906-1964

Reference: Eph-A-WELLINGTON-REPERTORY-1960

Description: Includes: "The bat", by Mary Roberts Rhinehart [Rinehart] and Avery Hopwood. Directed by Edna and Greville Wiggs. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 27 April - 5 May 1960. programme (2 copies) "Cinderella", written and directed by David Tinkham. Grand Opera House, 3-17 December 1960. Programme (2 copies) "Inherit the wind", by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E Lee. Directed by Cedric E Gardiner. Grand Opera House, 15-22 October 1960. programme (2 copies; cover design by Ernest Mervyn Taylor) "Merry wives of Windsor", by William Shakespeare. Directed by Allona Priestley. Grand Opera House, 4-11 June 1960. Programme (2 copies; generic cover design by Ernest Mervyn Taylor) "The princess and the swineherd", by Nicholas Stuart Gray. Produced by Elsie Lloyd. ca 1960. Programme. "The rape of the belt", by Ben Levy. Directed by Elsie Lloyd. Grand opera House, 10-15 September 1960. Programme (2 copies; generic cover design by Ernest Mervyn Taylor) "She'll be right", devised and directed by Terry Browne and Bill Sheat. Concert Chamber, 12-20 July 1960. Programme. (2 copies - cover design by Brian Worthington) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset lithographs on programmes, sizes below 250 mm. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Mr Michael Wyatt in 1976, Jeanette Stace in 1994, and J Taylor in 1995.

Date: 1960

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1960

Description: Includes: Colgate Palmolive presents The Jack Maybury Shows, "Numbers please", "Scoop the pool", "The 6400 question". South Wellington Intermediate, South Wellington Intermediate School Hall, Wednesday 22nd June 1960. [Ticket](7 copies, numbered individually at top right) Miss Universe Beauty Pageant (Inc) 1960. Grand New Zealand finals. Dunedin Main Town Hall, 3 and 6 June 1960. Programme R J Kerridge and J S Lockwood present Tonight at 8; "Meet the people". Devised and directed by Heath Joyce. (With Johnny Lockwood, Len Lowe, Marilyn Smith, Frank Ward, Four Clefs, Megan Faye, Sue Peters, Ron and Faith Agar, Reg Gorman). Programme no. 1. [Auckland] Playhouse [1960]. Programme (2 copies) Spotlight Variety Club presents "1960 variety". Producer Andrew Kerr. [Wellington, 1960]. Programme Televison Amusements presents Television trials. 400 pounds in prize money. Municipal Theatre Hastings, commencing 16 February 1960; Municipal Theatre Napier, 18 February 1960. Flier / entry form [Victoria University of Wellington]. "Half truth". Extravaganza 1960. Produced by Bill Sheat and Terry Browne, with Des Deacon, Stan Dorward, Peter Coates, Jeff Stewart, Cyril Bustin. Original script and lyrics by Melvin Cowznowski; additional lyrics by Frank Curtin, Jack Sadler and Jeff Stewart. Opera House, 11-21 May 1960. Programme Quantity: 5 theatre programmes. 1 ticket (multiple copies). Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm. Provenance: Various donors and purchases.

Date: 1960 - 1969

From: Opera-Technique Inc :[Ephemera and programmes for performances of opera. 1950-1990s]

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-OT-1960s

Description: Includes: Opera Technique presents Johann Strauss' "Gipsy baron". Produced by Harry Baker; musical director Harry Botham. Wellington Technical College Theatre, 16-19 November 1960. Programme (2 copies) (Cover design by A.L. - Alan Lees?) 1961: Opera Technique Inc presents "The bartered bride", by Frederick Smetana. Produced by William Sheat; musical direction by Harry Botham. Choreography by Leigh Brewer. Technical College Theatre, 21-24 June; Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 26-27 June 1961. Programme (2 copies) 1962: Opera Technique presents two operas, produced with the assistance of the Arts Advisory Council: "Dido and Aeneas" by Henry Purcell (produced by Joan Warwick); and "A dinner engagement", by Lennox Berkeley (directed by Bruce Lawson). Concert Chamber Wellington, 13-14 March; Little Theatre Lower Hutt, 16-17 March [1962]. Programme (2 copies) Opera Technique Inc presents "A night in Venice" by Johann Strauss. Directed by Harry Baker; musical direction by Evan Roberts. Wellington Technical College Theatre, 2-6 October [1962]. Programme (2 copies) Opera Technique (Inc) presents "Amahl and the night visitors", by Menotti. produced by Alix McMillan. Preceded by "Policeman's serenade" by A P Herbert (Pianist Nora Dowse); and "Plain Jane". (Pianist Nora Dowse).[and/or "A sprig of Heather" presented by Edith Campbell, ALison Clegg and Andrew Braid] Epuni, 10 December 1962. Stokes Valley, 17 December 1962. Programme (2 versions) 1963: Opera-Technique (Inc) proudly presents ... "La vie Parisienne", an operetta in three acts by Jacques Offenbach. Revised version by A P Herbert. Directed by Harry Baker; musical direction by Evan Roberts. Guest conductor James Robertson. Grand Opera House Wellington, 10-14 September [1963]. Programme (2 copies) and flier (2 copies) 1964:"Amahl and the night visitors", by Menotti, presented by Opera Technique Inc. , presented in association with "Lo sposo deluso" (The deluded bridegroom) by Mozart. Producer Maureen Donaldson; musical director Evan Roberts. Programme (small folded sheet with ticket attached) Opera-Technique presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "Trial by jury", produced by Edna Wiggs; [and] "Antarctica", by Peter Grenwell [Greenwell]; directed by Harry Baker. University Memorial Theatre, 27 August - 1 September; Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 8-10 September [1964]. Programme (2 copies) 1965: Opera-Technique presents Offenbach's "Tales of Hoffmann". Directed by Harry Baker; musical direction by Harry Botham. St James Theatre Wellington, 9-14 August [1965]. Programme (2 copies) and one pink bookmark Opera-Technique presents Menotti's "Amahl and the night visitors". Produced by Roger Savage; musical director Patrick Flynn. Heretaunga College, 11 December; Seatoun Church Hall, 14 December; Wesley Church Taranaki Street, 22 December, Botanical Gardens Sound Shell, 23 December [1965]. Programme (2 copies incl. photocopy). 1966: Opera Technique presents 4 American operas: "Sunday excursion", by Alec Wilder and Arnold Sundgaard; "Hand of bridge", by Samuel Barber and Gian-Carlo Menotti; "Unicorn in the garden", by Russell Smith and Joseph Longstreth; "Down in the Valley", by Kurt Weill and Arnold Sundgaard. Produced by Brian Bell; musical director Patrick Flynn; set designer Roger Hart. Concert Chamber, 20-26 May [1966]. Programme (2 copies) Opera-Technique presents "The beggar's opera", by John Gay, in a new musical version realised from the original airs by Benjamin Britten; vocal score by Arthur Oldham. Produced by Dick Johnstone; musical director Patrick Flynn. [1966]. Programme (2 copies) 1967: Opera Technique. Newsletter, volume 10, no 1, January 1967. (2 copies) "Irma La Douce", in association with Opera-Technique. With Arianthe Garland, Bub McKegg, Barry Hill. Produced by Richard Campion. Programme 1969: Opera Technique [presents] Franz Lehar's "The land of smiles". Produced by Ken Blackburn; musical director Russell Channell. Opera Centre, 12-23 April 1969. Programme (2 copies) Opera-Technique presents Menotti's "Amahl and the night visitors". Stage director John Wadd. St Mark's Church Dufferin Street, 3 December; Eastbourne School Hall, 6 December, St John's Church Willis Street, 7 December; Soundshell Botanical Gardens, 11 December; Onslow College, 14 December [1969?]. Programme (2 copies) Opera Technique presents "To cut a long story short", devised and directed by Alan Farquhar; musical direction Brian Hands; choreographer and solo dancer Pauline Noorts. [1969]. Programme (photocopy only) Other Titles - Gypsy Baron Quantity: 17 programmes. Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1959

By: Taylor, Ernest Mervyn, 1906-1964

Reference: Eph-A-WELLINGTON-REPERTORY-1959

Description: Includes: "The desperate hours", by Joseph Hayes. Directed by Roy Leywood. Grand Opera House, 28 April - 2 May 1959. Programme (2 copies) "The mad woman of Chaillot", by Jean Giraudoux. Directed by Edna and Greville Wiggs. 1-3 October [1959]. Programme. "Murder mistaken", by Janet Green. Directed by Alex Peacock. Grand Opera House, 24-29 October 1959. Programme (2 copies) (Cover design by Ernest Mervyn Taylor) "One for the road", Wellington Repertory revue devised and written by David Tinkham and Peter Harcourt. Concert Chamber, 6-14 July 1959. Programme (2 copies) "Peter Pan", by J M Barrie. Directed by Cedric Gardiner. Grand Opera House, 5-19 December 1959. Programme (2 copies) "Playbill" : The Browning version and Harlequinade, by Terence Rattigan. Directed by Ralph Hogg. Grand Opera House, 17-22 August 1959. Programme (2 copies) (Cover design by Ernest Mervyn Taylor) "The remarkable Mr Pennypacker", by Liam O'Brien. Directed by Cedric E Gardiner. Grand Opera House, 14-20 March 1959. Programme (2 copies) "The seven year itch", by George Axelrod. Directed by William N Sheat. Grand Opera House, 23-27 June 1959. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset lithographs on programmes, sizes below 250 mm. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Mr Michael Wyatt in 1976, Jeanette Stace in 1994, and J Taylor in 1995.

Date: 1961

By: Taylor, Ernest Mervyn, 1906-1964

Reference: Eph-A-WELLINGTON-REPERTORY-1961

Description: Includes: "Dick Whittington and his cat". Written and directed by David Tinkham. St James Theatre, 9-21 December 1961. Programme (2 copies) "The gazebo", by Alec Coppel. Directed by William Sheat. University Memorial Theatre, 7-18 October 1961. Programme (2 copies) "The rainmaker", by Richard Nash. Directed by Cedric E Gardiner. Grand Opera House, 27 May - 1 June 1961. Programme (2 copies; generic cover design by Ernest Mervyn Taylor) "The shifting heart", by Richard Beynon. Directed by Ronald Bowie. Concert Chamber, 5-12 September 1961. Programme (2 copies) "Toward Zero", by Agatha Christie. Directed by Alex Peacock. Grand Opera House, 25-30 March 1961. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset lithographs on programmes, sizes below 250 mm. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Mr Michael Wyatt in 1976, Peggy Walker in 1976, and J Taylor in 1995.

Date: 1950 - 1959

Reference: Eph-A-VICTORIA-1950s

Description: Includes: 1954: Victoria University College. Council of Adult Education. Discussion and box courses 1954. Area tutor ... (2 copies - different area tutors' names stamped on each: Hilton Power(Wellington), W Easterbrook-Smith (Lower Hutt) Victoria University College. Regional Council of Adult Education. Handbook 1954-5 (2 copies) Victoria University College. A memorial ceremony for Robert Orr McGechan and Winston Francis Monk. 17 March 1954. 1955: Victoria University College Extravaganza. "The happy squanderer". Original script by G Michael Loe and James Hutchison-Gibb; additional dialogues and lyrics by Bill Sheat, ben Goffman and Ian Rich. Programme 1955. 1956: Victoria University College. Cappicade 1956. Cover illustration by Bob Brockie. Victoria University College Extravaganza "The seven-year switch"; or "Thanks for the misery". Script by Ian Rich with additional lyrics by [many names]. 4-9 June 1956. (Cover illustration by Bob Brockie) 1957: Victoria University College Extravaganza 1957. "Up the poll"; or, "Somebody up there doesn't like me". Original script and lyrics by Frank Curtin; adapatation and additional dialogue by Ian Rich and Bill Sheat and others. Town Hall Lower Hutt; Opera House Wellington; Municipal Theatre Hastings. Programme Victoria University College graduation ceremony. Wellington Town Hall, 10 May 1957. Order of ceremony 1958: Victoria University of Wellington Incorporated. 1958 Extravaganza. "The PAYE off". Opera House Wellington, Town Hall Lower Hutt, Municipal Theatre Napier. Programme 1959: VAT 59 Extravaganza; Kuri Puku Bay affairs. 18 May - 1 June [1959]. Programme with pastiche "Time" magazine cover by Brian Worthington Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset print, engravings, sizes varying Provenance: Donated form various sources including Jeanette Stace (1994), Byers (1987),Mr Ernie Asher (2002), estate of Margaret Malcolm Hall (2003).

Date: 1958

From: Victoria University of Wellington :[Ephemera up to octavo size. 1950-1959]

By: Ferguson and Osborn Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-VICTORIA-1958-01

Description: Programme for "The PAYE off; or three years' hard labour". book and lyrics by Frank Curtin; additional dialogue and lyrics by Terry Browne, Tony Ferrers, ben Goffman, and Bill Sheat. Production directed by Bill Sheat. Musical director was Hugh Reid; production designer Bob Brockie; stage director Mike Bright. The format of the booklet was in the form of a race meeting programme with eight "races", and listed all the "starters" (performers). Two copies held. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of [48[ pages, 134 x 106 mm. Provenance: One copy donated by Bill Sheat, Lower Hutt, in 2016.

Date: 1956 - 1957

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1956/1957

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1956: King of balance. Rih-Aruso original. Booklet. 1956 David N Martin presents his greatest entertainment in "Colored rhapsody"; exotic sensational revue. Tivoli [Sydney. 1956]. Programme Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd in association with Ziegfeld Theatrical Productions proudly present the world-famous all-coloured American musical revue "Harlem Blackbirds", produced written and directed by Larry Steele. Grand Opera House Wellington, [1956]. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "Peep show", a joyous revue of merriment & fun featuring wolrd stars of variety [1956. Programme with Auckland advertising] Bertie "Rhythm" King's Sepia Aces, London's top night-spot band! Red-hot coloured rhythm! World tour (With Benny Aaron, John Maynard, Arthur Bennett, Ancel McLaren, Eve Dutton, Joe Appleton, Lester Thompson, Larry Atwell, Dudley Hyslop). Direction R J Kerridge [1956]. Programme R J Kerridge and Armand Perren present the new big idea in entertainment "Spice and ice", international variety and skating personalities combined on stage & ice (With Billy Rayes & Doris Faye, Jack Powell, the Crazy Cooks, Reg Park, Geoff Thorne & Joe Whitehouse, Joyce Thomas, Joe Lawman & Joy, Barbara Howe, Rih-Aruso, Wim de Jong & Dorothy Dee). [1956 tour programme] R J Kerridge presents Armand Perren's Screamline! Streamline! "Spice and ice", international variety and skating personalities combined on stage & ice. St James Theatre [Wellington?], commencing 11 October [1956]. Flyer 1957: Amalgamated Theatres (N.Z.) Ltd proudly present their 300 [pound] "talent search", produced by Trevor King, Crystal Palace Christchurch. Musical director Ken Boniface. Grand finals [July? 1957]. Programme Harry Fagin proudly presents "Variety round-up"; a variety revue featuring our own New Zealand talent of stage, radio and recordings (With Ken Boniface, Watson Raines, the Wildcats (Peter McMullan, Gerald McMullan, Danny McGurr), Michael Crofts, Joyce Osborne, the Wakefield Bros, Johnny Cooper (cover photograph), Vantini, Isola Bennett). New Zealand tour 1957. Programme and pink ticket By arrangement with S A Gorlinsky of London, J C Williamson Theatres Ltd (N.Z.) and David N Martin present Katherine Dunham and her company of dancers, singers, musicians. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 16 March 1957. Programme By arrangement with S A Gorlinsky of London, J C Williamson Theatres Ltd (N.Z.) and David N Martin present Katherine Dunham and her company of dancers, singers, musicians. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 8 April 1957. Programme and promotional pamphlet By arrangement with Kerridge-Odeon, Celebrity Circuit presents Harry Wren's production "The good old days". Civic Theatre, commencing 3 September 1957. Promotional pamphlet (2 copies) By arrangement with Kerridge-Odeon, Celebrity Circuit presents Harry Wren's production "The good old days". (With George Wallace, Maurice Colleano, Jim Gerald, Morry Barling, Jimmy White, Enso Toppano, Nanette Allan, Jan Pritchard, George Clarkes, Peggy Mortimer, Bill French, Jenny Howard, Millie Hansen, Queenie Paul, Jack O'Dowd, the Balcombes). New Zealand tour commencing 26 June 1957. Programme Victoria University extravaganza 1957. "Up the poll"; original script and lyrics by Frank Curtin; adapation and additional dialogue by Ian Rich and Bill Sheat and others. Town Hall Lower Hutt; Opera House Wellington; Municipal Theatre Hastings. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1966 - 1969

Reference: Eph-A-VICTORIA-1966/1969

Description: Includes: 1966: Annual Blues dinner, 14 September 1966. Menu and toast list Extravaganza '66. 28 April - 6 May 1966. Controlled by Nick Ollivier; produced by Steve Witehouse; directed by Ian Smith Rankine Brown Building opened by the Right Honourable Keith Holyoake, 5 July 1966. Booklet, invitation card to Mr & Mrs A G Bagnall, and ticket. Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association Inc. Orientation programme, 5-19 March 1966 Whitcombe & Tombs. Victoria University bookmark. Important dates 1966 1967: Graduation ceremony. 3 March 1967. Programme, ticket (2 copies) and supper invitation (2 copies) Extravaganza 26 April - 6 May 1967. Director Peter Debreceny; producer Bill Sheat 1968: Graduation ceremony. 1-2 May 1968. Programme. Also ticket and supper invitation for 1 May (1 copy); supper invitation for 2 May (2 copies) 1969: At last the 69 Extravaganza. List of all bodies in Extrav, some of them gratuitous [1969] The Chancellor's Lectures 1969, by Arthur Ling. 14-21 August 1969. Pamphlet University Day. 15 April 1969. Invitation card Victoria University of Wellington. Extension Department programme 1969 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset print, engravings, sizes varying

Date: 1938

By: Eltham Argus (Newspaper); Sheat, William Newton, 1930-2021

Reference: Eph-D-POLITICS-1938-01

Description: Poster advising voters to elect C A Wilkinson in the 1938 general elections, and elaborating in some detail about the influence that the trade unions have over the New Zealand Labour Party. Nine unions are particularly singled out. Shows a head and shoulders portrait of candidate Charles A Wilkinson. Small section cut from the middle column of text. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, on blue paper, 415 x 445 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr Bill Sheat, Lower Hutt, in 2005.

Date: 1965

From: Victoria University of Wellington Drama Club :[Programmes. 1960-1969].

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-VUDC-1965-02

Description: Written by: Bruce Lawson, John Sadleir, Colin Bickler, Mel Dickson, Les Cleveland, William Sheat, Marie Bullock, John Ross and John Mahaffey. Cast included: Karin Blomeyer, Margaret Kemp, Nicolette McKenzie, Rosalind Orwin, Susan Smith, Laurie Atkinson, Les Cleveland, Murray Gronwall, Michael Hattaway, Ken Pearson, Gilbert Roper. The designer was Don Ramage, musical direction by Jenny McLeod, costumes designed by peter Jeffries, stage manager Jeremy Parsons, publicity by Jeremy Cornford. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on programme. 1.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Offset print and typescript, on programme, 227 x 180 mm.

Date: 1960 - 1961

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Opera-1960/1961

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1960: New Zealand Opera Company. "Die Fledermaus", music by Johann Strauss. (With Heather Begg, Paul Person, Boyd Gavin, Angela Shaw, Victoria Elliott, Peter Grant, Donald Munro, Silvio Famularo, Graeme Gorton, George Partos, Margarette Burnett, Grahame Clifford). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 13 September [1960]. Programme (2 copies, both autographed) Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association. Extravaganza 1960. Directed by Bill Sheat and Terry Browne; musical direction Stan Dorward; production designed by Peter Coates. NZ Half-Truth, 10 May 1960. Programme Wellington Operatic Society Inc. "Kiss me Kate". Grand Opera House, 20-30 July 1960. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Repertory Theatre. "Cinderella", written and directed by David Tinkham. Grand Opera House Wellington, 3-17 December 1960. Programme (2 copies) 1961: Wellington Operatic Society. "The king and I". Producer and musical director Geoffrey de Lautour. Grand Opera House Wellington, 15 February 1961. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents David Oxley and Patricia Moore in "My fair lady", adapted from Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion". Producer John McCallum (photo, also photos of David Oxley, Patricia Moore, John Baskcomb, David Hutcheson, Minnie Love, Robert McPhee). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 11 February 1961. Programme (autographed throughout). J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents David Oxley and Patricia Moore in "My fair lady", adapted from Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion". Producer John McCallum (photo, also photos of David Oxley, Patricia Moore, John Baskcomb, David Hutcheson, Minnie Love, Robert McPhee). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 26 August 1961. Programme (autographed throughout) Festival of Wellington 1961. "Ruddigore", presented by pupils of Wellington District secondary schools. Production by Edna Wiggs; musical direction by Hugh Reid. [Wellington], 1961. Programme Two stars from Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Sound of music", Rosina Raisbeck, Eric Reiman. Hear both on your copy of the Australian cast recording ... [1961]. Card with 2 portraits Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1963

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1963

Description: Includes: Frank Poore and Theatrical Associates Ltd by special arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present ... "Annie get your gun". Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin; entire production by Stan Lawson; conductor Frank Poore. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 23 March 1963. Programme (2 copies) Frank Poore and Theatrical Associates Ltd by special arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present ... "Annie get your gun". Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin; entire production by Stan Lawson; conductor Frank Poore. Founders Memorial Theatre Hamilton, commencing 23 April 1963. Programme Frank Poore and Theatrical Associates Ltd by special arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present ...the fabulous Anne Hart in "Annie get your gun". Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin; entire production by Stan Lawson; conductor Frank Poore. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 29 May 1963. Programme (2 copies) Light Opera Club (Inc) present Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Carousel". Production Stan Lawson; conductor Frank Poore; ballet Doreen Yalland. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 31 October 1963. Programme Light Opera Club (Inc). "Cinderella". Ensembles by Vincent Ley & Doreen Yalland; leader of orchestra Gwen Small. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 11 December 1963. Programme Wainuiomata Union Parish present "The crucifixion", by John Stainer. St Stephens Church, 11 April 1963. (With Peter Baillie tenor, Thomas Hanna bass, Peter Averi organist, John Knox conductor) Theatre Arts Inc presents "The desert song", by Otto Harbach, Oscar Hammerstein 2nd, Frank Mander; music Sigmund Romberg. Director Vivian Jacobs; set design Colin Broadley; musical director George Hopkins; ballet Bettina Edwards. Production directed by Jack Goode. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 2-26 October [1963]. Programme Harmony Films present the Salzburg Festival production. "Don Giovanni"; an opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. [November - December 1963 screenings]. Programme (2 copies) Chamber Opera Group Limited presents "Doctor Miracle", by Georges Bizet, produced by William Sheat, designed by Robin McMurray; and "The soldier's tale" by Igor Stravinsky, produced by Roger Savage, designed by Raymond Boyce. Wellington Town Hall Concert Chamber, 6-9 February 1963. Programme (2 copies) and promotional pamphlet Dunedin Opera Company (Inc) assisted by the NZ Arts Advisory Council present their first production for 1963, "Die Fledermaus (The bat)", by Johann Strauss. Director Grahame Clifford; musical director Professor Peter Platt. Dunedin, 1963. Programme Risingholme presents "HMS Pinafore". Producer Doreen Herbert; musical director Albert N Wilson. Linwood High School Hall, 11-13 June; Rangiora Town Hall, 17 June [1963]. Souvenir programme Garnet H Carroll and the Elizabethan Theatre Trust proudly present the Sadler's Wells Opera Company's production of "The merry widow". Devised and staged by Charles Hickman; re-choreographed by Bert Shaw. Municipal Opera House Palmerston North [1963]. Programme (2 copies) Garnet H Carroll and the Elizabethan Theatre Trust proudly present the Sadler's Wells Opera Company's production of "The merry widow". Stage director Harry Starling; choreographer Bert Shaw; musical director Alexander Faris. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 20 February 1963. Programme (2 copies). Scots and Queen Margaret Colleges. "The mikado". Producer W F Hoyland; dances Jean Horne; musical director Hugh Reid. Scots College Hall, 10-14 August 1963. Programme (2 copies) Garnet H Carroll and the Elizabethan Theatre Trust proudly present the Sadler's Wells Opera Company's production of "Orpheus in the underworld". Conductor Alexander Faris; choreographer-producer Robert Blake. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 21 January 1963. Programme (2 copies) Garnet H Carroll and the Elizabethan Theatre Trust proudly present the Sadler's Wells Opera Company's production of "Orpheus in the underworld". Conductor Alexander Faris; choreographer-producer Robert Blake. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 20 February 1963. Programme (2 copies) Chamber Opera Group Limited. Cimarosa "The rehearsal" (Il maestro di Cappella); Stravinsky "The soldier's tale" (L'histoire du soldat). Produced by Roger Savage; choreography by Sara Neil. Victoria University Theatre, November 1963. Programme (2 copies) Ohura Valley Choral & Dramatic Group proudly present "Rio Rita", a romantic musical comedy. Producer Reg Nicholson; co-producer Leonie Wheeler; musical director Mavis Barnard. Ohura, 1963. Programme (2 copies) Garnet H Carroll in association with the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust Rogers and Hammerstein's "smash hit" record-breaking musical play "The sound of music". Directed by Charles Hickman; conductor Alan Barker. (With Margaret Nisbett, Rosina Raisbeck, Stuart Wagstaff, Eric Reiman, June Clyne). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 7 August [1963]. Programme (2 copies) Garnet H Carroll in association with the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust Rogers and Hammerstein's "smash hit" record-breaking musical play "The sound of music". Directed by Charles Hickman; conductor Alan Barker. (With Margaret Nisbett, Rosina Raisbeck, Stuart Wagstaff, Eric Reiman, June Clyne). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 30 September 1963. Programme (2 copies) and promotional flier South Auckland Theatre Inc. "South Pacific". Producer Charles Zambucka; musical director Neville Rowe. Otahuhu College Hall, 31 August - 7 September 1963. Programme Dunedin Operatic and Dramatic Society proudly presents "South Pacific", by Rodgers & Hammerstein. Producer Waric Slyfield; musical director James Clark; hula choreography Johnny Frisbie. Dunedin, [1963]. Programme Palmerston North Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents "The student prince". Producer David Rossiter; musical director Gilmour McConnell. Opera House Palmerston North, 24 August - 7 September 1963. Programme Mt Eden Community Operatic Society presents "Sweethearts", by arrangement with Chappell & Co Ltd. Producer Gwennyth Allen; musical director Ulric Burstein; choreography Gordon Waite. [1963]. Programme Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1957

By: J C Carson (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1957

Description: Includes: Cosmopolitan Club Gisborne. Final variety concert for 1957 season (With Grace Rutherford, Andy Mitchell and his Harmonica Band, Muriel Lighton, Wyper Russell, the Dennis Sisters, the Blue Jeans). Cosmopolitan Club Social Hall, 26 November 1957. Programme Katherine Dunham and Her Company of dancers singers musicians, with Lenwood Morris, Lucille Ellis, Vanoye Aikens, Ural Wilson, Ricardo Avalos and Dorothy Speights. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 16 March 1957. Programme Katherine Dunham and Her Company of dancers singers musicians, with Lenwood Morris, Lucille Ellis, Vanoye Aikens, Ural Wilson, Ricardo Avalos and Dorothy Speights. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 26 April 1957. Programme (2 copies) By arrangement with Kerridge Odeon, Celebrity Circuit presents Harry Wren's production of "The good old days" (With Enso Toppano, Morry Barling, Nanette Allan, George Wallace, Jim Gerald, Jan Pritchard, George Clarke, Peggy Mortimer, Bill French, Maurice Colleano, Jimmy White, Noreen Carrol, Queenie Paul, Millie Hansen, Jenny Howard, Jack O'Dowd). New Zealand tour commencing 26 June 1957. Programme (3 copies) London's Wax Museum Ltd presents "The world in wax", featuring Madame Tussaud (in wax) together with famous personalities of the centuries. Programme [ie exhibition catalogue of 60 busts]. J C Carson, printer, Mount Maunganui. [ca 1957] (2 copies) David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "Peep show", a joyous revue of merriment & fun featuring world stars of varietyain Diagora, Low Hite & Stanley, the Tivoli Ballet Co., Stuffy Bryant, Leon Cortez, Ross & La Pierre, the Trio Gypsy, Salici Puppets, Johnny Laycock & Maureen, Jenny Howard, Dorothi Neal & Paul Newton, the Sydney Tivoli Ballet, Bert Howell & Frank Radcliffe [1957] Programme (2 copies) The Great Sorcar, world's greatest magician. "Ind-Dra-Jal". Grand Opera House Wellington [1957 or 1958]. Programme (2 copies) The Great Sorcar, world's greatest magician. "Ind-Dra-Jal". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 18 November 1957. Programme Victoria University College Extravaganza 1957. "Up the poll"; original script and lyrics by Frank Curtin; adapatation and additional dialogue by Ian Rich and Bill Sheat and others. Town Hall Lower Hutt, Opera House Wellington, Municipal Theatre Hastings [1957]. Programme (2 copies). Woolworths Amatuer [ie Amateur] Theatrical Club (in assoc. Judy Lewis School of Dancing) presents "Springtime frolics". Producer J W Anderson, assistant producer Colin Pickard, musical director Ida Page. St Francis Hall, Hill Street, 9-11 Sept [1957]. Programme Quantity: 10 theatre programmes. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: [1967-2000s?]

From: The Downstage Foundation: Records

Reference: PA1-o-2060

Description: 180 photographs in an album taken by unidentified photographers showing people and events related to the Downstage Theatre Society and the Hannah Playhouse building. Most people are named in annotations alongside the photographs. Often events are noted such as “D.T.S. AGM” or “90th Birthday for Constance Kirkcaldie”. Many events appear to be held at the Hannah Playhouse. There are very few dates provided, though most photographs appear to be from the 1990s and 2000s. One black and white photograph shows a poster next to the Downstage Theatre Restaurant in Courtney Place, entitled "Downstage presents Green Julia". Includes photographs showing: various annual general meetings; the unveiling of plaque on the Hannah Playhouse building commemorating Downstage theatre in 2006; building of the lift in the Hannah Playhouse; the building wrapped in streamers for “The Life and Times of Constance Flux”. Quantity: 1 album(s) 179 colour photographs and one black and white photograph. Physical Description: 25 x 23 cm. Processing information: Not all names associated with the collection have been indexed. The photograph album was given a protective box for storage.

Date: 7 December 1997 - 07 Dec 1997

From: Interviews by Allan Thomas on music in Hawera

By: Sheat, William Newton, 1930-2021

Reference: OHInt-0518/5

Description: Bill Sheat gives a little family background. Recalls his music teacher, Hugh Reid; music education in Hawera and participation in the Hawera competitions (ca 1947); early memories of visits to town (Hawera), with reference to the Carlton; father's involvement in the Savage Club and WEA; music shop run by Eddie Dixon; political news, with reference to Taranaki Daily News and the Hawera Star; Ronald Hugh (Ronnie) Morrison; social life and dances which he describes. Mentions Mrs Veale and Mr Fox. Interviewer(s) - Allan Thomas Quantity: 1 transcript(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-1935.