Stevenson, Francis Donald McKechnie, 1950-

Date: 1990 - 1994

Reference: Eph-D-OPERA-1990/1994

Description: Includes posters for: 1990s?: Tonight only featuring Jake and Elwood Blues and the Blues Brothers Band. Back after 3 years. Fabulous rhythm and blues revue. Palace Hotel Ballroom [1990s?] 1990: Petrocorp. The mastersingers of Nuremberg; Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (With Donald McIntyre, William Ingle, Kay Griffel, Georg Voelker. Conductor Heinz Wallberg; director Andreas Homoky. New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Michael Fowler Centre, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 March 1990 (2 copies) 1991: Tower presents "Aunt Daisy!"; the musical, starring Heather Bolton as Aunt Daisy. By Peter Hawes; music composed by Six Volts. Chistchurch season opens March 7th Theatre Royal [1994] (2 copies) 1993: Aotea Centre with Helen Montagu Productions Ltd presents 'best musical' David Merrick's "42nd Street". ASB Theatre Aotea Centre, from February 1993 (2 different posters) Stewart & Tricia Macpherson present the original stage musical "Phantom of the Opera", by Ken Hill (with Frank Windsor, Michael Galvin, Maria Batchelor, David Weatherley, Michael McLean, Louise Malloy, Linda Shearer, Lloyd Scott, Bogdan Kominowski). Dunedin 30 April - 9 May; Christchurch 14 May - 6 June; Wellington 9 June - 4 July; Auckland 7 July - 8 August [1993?] 1994: New Zealand International Festival of the Arts proudly presents "Bitter calm"; composer Christopher Blake; director James Beaumont; designer Tony Rabbit; librettist Stuart Hoar. St James Theatre, 11 & 14 March 1994. World premiere - brand new production. "Jesus Christ superstar", starring Margaret Urlich, Jay Laga'aia, George Henare, Mark Hadlow, Darryl Lovegrove. Michael Fowler Centre, opens 24 April 1994 World premiere - brand new production. "Jesus Christ superstar", starring Margaret Urlich, Darryl Lovegrove, Jay Laga'aia, George Henare, Mark Hadlow, Frankie Stevens. Return season, St James Theatre, opens July 2 [1994] Delgano Productions proudly present ... "Starchild" (With Ben Makisi, Joanna Heslop, Geoff Scrase, Danny Adams). St James Theatre, 2-8 December [1994] (2 copies) The musical sensation comes to Wellington. "Les miserables". State Opera House, 21 January - 18 February 1994 (2 copies) Quantity: 10 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying up to 600 mm.

Date: 1984

From: [Ephemera and programmes of quarto size for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand. 1984]

By: New Zealand Entertainment Operators' Association

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1984-01

Description: Programme lists items including Carey Ure on piano, Frankie Stevens cabaret, and the announcement of the 1984 awards by John Hayden. The menu is shown on the right side of the inside spread. Back cover shows an advertisement for Campbells Wines & Spirits Ltd. Quantity: 1 Programme(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 44 pages, each 275 x 205 mm.

Date: 2006-2009

Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-CONCERT-2006/2009

Description: Includes: 2006: 40th Coronation celebrations 2006. [Ngaruawahia], 6-23 May 2006. Programme (2 copies) Maori showbands taking on the world (with the Maori Volcanics, Frankie Stevens, Waimihi Hotere, Manny (Te Kotahitanga) Abraham, the Maori All Stars (including Arthur Selwyn, Stephanie Hearfield, Ranea Aperahama, Brent Turner, Mitch Pikimaui, Ruia Aperahama, Phil Ponga, Raymond Mason, Max Cochrane, JD (David Diamond), Manny Abraham). Producers Wharehoka and Emere Wano. Wellington Town Hall, 4-5 March [2006]. Programme (2 copies) Ngati Kahungunu Regional Kapahaka Festival, Wairarapa. Genesis Recreation Centre, Masterton, 24 June 2016. Programme "Wai"; 100% modern Maori music from Aotearoa / New Zealand. UK dates: London 10 February, Reading 11 February; Brighton 12 February 2006. Card (2 copies) 2009: Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival. Tauranga, 19-22 February 2009. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Pamphlets and programmes, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1982

From: [Programmes and other ephemera for popular music events, bands and singers. 1982]

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-Popular-1982-01

Description: Programme for a live music festival at Masterton, with photographs and biographical notes on the following performers: The Spaces, Taste of Bounty, DD Smash, The Knobz, Rodger Fox Big Band, Billy T James, Midge Marsden Connection, and Kevin Borich. Also performing were: Spines, Consorts, Shadow Fax, Ghetto, Hulamen, The Scheme, Frankie Stevens and the Scouts, Mockers, Precious, Los Dogs, Steel Breeze, Rusty Nail, Billy Larkin Big Band. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 16 pages, each 297 x 205 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2007.

Date: 2003 - 2004

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-2003/2004

Description: Includes: Michele A’Court, Jeremy Elwood. Stand up Comedy at its best- LIVE. Indigo [Wellington], 12-13 November [2003]. Creative NZ: Amalgam's new work. The hand of God can intervene. "Simia ex machina". Happy [Wellington], 21-23, 24, 27-30 August [2003]. Vaughan King, Ben Hurley, Steve Wrigley, Dave Smith. Section 8: The certifiably funny tour 2003. Rose & Shamrock (Havelock North), 7 August; Cat ‘n’ Fiddle (Hastings), 8 August; The Mill (New Plymouth), 9 August; Diablos (Palmerston North), 12 August; Stellar Bar (Masterton), 13 August; Indigo Bar (Wellington), 14 August; The Black Harp (Wellington), 20 August, with Michele A’court; Brewers Bar (Mt Maunganui), 21 August; The Pig and Whistle (Rotorua), 22 August; Classic Comedy bar (Auckland), 23 August [2003]. The Great Night Out concert for children in Iraq. Andrew Laing, Laura Hill, Donogh Rees, Gareth Farr, Mere Boynton, Kate Harcourt, Lorae Parry, Pinky Agnew, Sue Dunlop, Bridget Douglas and Jeremy Fitzsimons, Aivale Cole, Michael Nicolas Williams, Paul Jenden, Louis Solino, Jan Preston, Ban Abdul, members of the Wellington Iraqi Community, Wayne Mason, Frankie Stevens, Ray Mercer, the Beat Girls, and members of Strike. Wellington Town Hall (Wellington), 3 August [2003]. Kapital Kidz Theatre, written and directed by Bev Driscoll. Sidney- A Snail’s Tale. Zeal (Wellington), 7-18 July 2003. Jane Keller, accompanist Michael Williams. Bigger is better. Gryphon Theatre [Wellington], 16-21 September [2003]. Mike King. National Pride Tour: Your King needs you! Forum North (Whangarei), 18 February; Founders Theatre (Hamilton), 20 February; Tauranga (Baycourt), 21 February; Convention Centre (Rotorua), 22 February; Whakatane Little Theatre (Whakatane), 23 February; Municipal Theatre (Napier), 25 February; The Michael Fowler Centre (Wellington), 27 February; Marlborough Centre (Blenheim); Nelson School of Music (Nelson), 1 March; Regent Theatre (Greymouth), 2 March; Civic Theatre (Invercargill), 4 March; Regent Theatre (Dunedin), 5 March; Theatre Royal (Timaru), 6 March; Theatre Royal (Christchurch), 7 March; Thames Civic Centre (Thames), 11 March; Regent on Broadway (Palmerston North), 12 March; Opera House (Wanganui), 13 March; TSB Theatre (New Plymouth), 14 March; Great Lake Centre (Taupo), 15 March; St James Theatre (Auckland), 22 March [2003]. Laughing With Samoans: Refreshed. Eteuati Ete, Tofiga Fepulea’i. Memorial Theatre Victoria University [Wellington], 23 August [2003]. Laughing With Samoans: Refreshed. Eteuati Ete, Tofiga Fepulea’i. Memorial Theatre Victoria University [Wellington], 27-28 November [2003]. The Paua Girls. The Paua Girls: A circus/fashion fusion to delight the senses and tickle the fancy. Shed 6 (Wellington), 21 February- 1 March 2003. Pulp Comedy: The Wellington Trials. MC Sully O’Sullivan. Indigo [Wellington], 22 [January?], Flight of the Conchords, Fiona Mackinnon, Steve Wrigley, Mathew Hegan, Chris Parkin; 23 [January?], Michael Shadbolt, Ben Hurley, Mrs.Peacock, Jesse Mulligan, Taika Cohen [2003]. Real Kiwis Real Comedy. Taika Cohen, MC Jesse Mulligan, Nigel Corbett, Tom Gilmartin. Indigo (Wellington), 21 August [2003]. Michael Shadbolt, Ben Caste, Fiona MacKinnon. Comedy Thursdays: Two Years in The City. Indigo [Wellington], 20 November [2003]. Soul Project: who brings the flavour. (With Afronesia, Ladi6, Nat Rose, Lisa Tomlins, Deva Mahal, Hollie Smith). Bodega [Wellington], 30 November [2003]. Wellington Improvisation Troupe. Battle of Wits. Gryphon Theatre [Wellington], 4-6 December 2003. 2004: Armaggedon Pulp Culture Expo. Wellington Events Centre (Wellington), 25-26 September 2004. Ezequiel Balmori. “A War on Idiots”. Monkey House Bar (Auckland), 5-8 May; BATS (Wellington), 12-15 May 2004. Ewan Gilmour. Laugh with the west. Zebos (Wellington), 3 June [2004]. The Imperial Russian Ice Stars. The Sleeping Beauty on ICE. Westpac, St James Theatre (Wellington), from 30 June [2004]. Programme and poster. Inner Constellations: Bizzare tales of love, loss and astronomy. Laurice Gilbert, Freya Daly, Pipi Ayesha Evans, Robin Brew, Ayden Jacobs, Peter Daly, members of Jacky Tar, Craig Irie and Bnd. Soundings Theatre (Te Papa), 14- 16 September 2004. Mike King. “New Zealand’s face of stand-up comedy”. Live at Zebos. Zebos [Wellington], 8 May [2004]. Make ‘Em Laugh: the best of Broadway’s comic gems. Onstage Wellington Productions Wellington, Director: Kevin Baddiley, Musical Director: Carey Ure. National Library Auditorium (Wellington), 6-7 August; Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre (Upper Hutt), 12-14 August 2004. Out of Hand Productions. "Boxes"; two of New Zealand’s top professional puppeteers. McKenzie Theatre, Capital E (Wellington), 7-24 January 2004. (2 copies) Martin Pearson. The Unfinished Spelling Errors of Bolkien, PART ONE: “The Lost Grocery List of Tolkien”, PART TWO: “The Unfinished Spelling Errors of Bolkien”, PART THREE: “The Digitally re-mastered Thumbprint of Tolkien”. The National Library Auditorium (Wellington), 11 June 2004. The Return of the Drag Kings: Comedy Cabaret for Anyone who is a Man or a Woman or Thinking of Becoming One. Andrea Harness, Cathie Sheat, Jac Lynch, Jack Byrne, Margaret Tolland, Toni Regan, Val Little, Sam McBreth, Anny Freitas. The Big Kumara (Wellington), 12-14 August [2004] ROADWORKS (A Red Mole Production). The (un)known island: tales of trade. WACT Studio (Wellington), 3-10 November 2004. We’ll Meet Again: A musical tribute to those who served their country. The Beat Girls and the Swing Band of the Royal New Zealand Airforce, Ray Henwood, Anne Pacey, Bill Watkins, Grant Winterburn, Theo R’eo, Feet With Heat. Wellington Town Hall (Wellington), 25 April [2004]. Whopper Chopper Seaside Extravaganza: The Greatest Show on Earth. International Pirate Convention. New Brighton Beach (Christchurch), 8 November, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Koa, Top Knot; Picton Foreshore (Picton), 15 November, Trinity Roots, Koa, Top Knot, Rikki Gooch; Mission Bay (Auckland), 6 December 2003, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Cian, Zen, Koa; Castlecliff (Wanganui), 3 January, Cornerstone Roots, Koa, Top Knot; Ngamotu Beach (New Plymouth), 10 January, Rhombus, Koa, Top Knot; Frank Kitts Park (Wellington), 19 January, Jacky Tar, Olmecha, Koa, Top Knot; Titahi Bay (Hutt City), 25 January, Caribean Theme, Rhombus, Recloose, Koa, Top Knot; Hikoikoi Reserve (Porirua City), 1 February, Africa Theme, Modern Afro, Beat Quintet, Afronesia, Koa, Top Knot; QE Park (Kapiti Coast), 8 February, Pacifica Theme, The Black Seeds, Recloose, Koa, Top Knot; Shoreland Park (Wellington), 15 February 2004, India Theme, Tufaan Express, Bad Apple Orchestra, Koa, Top Knot. Jeanette Wilson. An evening’s entertainment: Messages from the other side! The Illot Theatre, Wellington Town Hall (Wellington), 27-28 August [2004]. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources, including Sticky Fingers, and Wadestown Public Library.

Date: 2005 - 2006

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-2005/2006

Description: Includes: 2005: The Adelaide; music works New Zealand Ltd proudly present a kiwi tradion, "The Henrietta Ford Stagecoach Open Mic". The Adelaide, 114 Adelaide Road, every Wednesday, starts 23 August [2005] Armageddon Pulp Culture Expo. Queens Wharf Event Center [sic], Wellington, 16-17 April 2005 Come to the Mayoral Day concert for senior citizens, hosted by Mayor Kerry Prendergast. Starring Frankie Stevens and Margaret Medlyn with Company of Musical Players, Harbour City Rock 'n' Roll Club, Wellington Performing Arts Centre, Rangila, Victoria University of Wellington Big Band, Lyrica Choir; directed by Ann Pacey. Michael Fowler Centre, 22 May 2005 "Oddball songs hit chord". 'Metro' (UK newspaper), 12 August 2004, page 22 [Newsclipping about Flight of the Conchords] Charlie Pickering. "Auto", directed by Alan Brough. Auckland Silo Theatre 22-27 May; Wellington Downstage Theatre 16-20 May [2005] Charlie Pickering, Australia's most exciting young comedian. "Betterman". Auckland Silo Theatre 3-7 May; Wellington BATS Theatre, 11-14 May [2005] Roadworks presents a Red Mole production "This unqiet planet". Happy, cnr Tory and Vivian St, 11-15 October [2005] 2006: House of Travel, proud supporters of 2006 Hospice fundraising tour featuring Helen Brown, "A slice of banana cake", written and performed by Helen Brown with pianist Terry Crayford. [Tour itinerary 14-24 July 2006] Janey Godley in "Good Godley!". Allen's Oddfellows New Zealand International Comedy Festival '06. Downstage Theatre, 23-27 May [2006] Imperial Ice Stars. "Swan Lake on ice". 26 Olympic, world, European and national championship skaters. Westpac St James Theatre, commencing 13 July [2006] Have you ever wondered why women rule New Zealand? Dai Henwood and Rhys Darby are "The Everymen". Wellington BATS Theatre 16-20 May; Auckland Herald Theatre 23-27 May [2006] M&M's Roadshow. Join the carnival. Queens Wharf Wellington, 29-30 April; also don't miss Armageddon Expo, Event Centre Wellington, 29-30 April [2006] (2 copies) Andrew Newton, the world's No. 1 hypnotist. Unique comedy show.Michael Fowler centre Wellington, 2 November 2006 Red Mole Enterprises presents "Radio Shade: Project Antigone". With Ruby Brunton, Ksenija Chobanovich & Sally Rodwell. Live music with Isaac Smith & Jeff Henderson. Newtown Community Centre, 19-22, 26-29 April [2006] (2 copies) Santa Fe. Amateur strip contest; no nudity required. $1000 first price. 1st heat Breakers 19 October; 2nd heat Sante Fe 26 October; final Santa Fe 27 October [2006] Mark Scott presents "Deconstructing me". Allen's Oddfellows New Zealand International Comedy Festival '06. Bodega Bar, 1-3 June [2006] The TV3 season of "Tristan & Yseult. New Zealand International Arts festival. Wellington 3-7 March [2006] San Fran & Radio Active presents 'the 2nd alternative rugby commentary' "Tri-Nations", starring Jedi [and] Booga Beazley. San francisco Bath House 8 July - 3 September [2006] Wellington Cabaret Theatre presents "Love for sale", Broadway's sexiest show songs. The Frontroom, 5 Haina [sic] Street, Mt Vixtoria [sic], Wellington, 8-11 March 2006 Wellington Improvisation Troupe. "Battle of wits"; imporvised comedy. Newtown Community Centre, 10-19 November [2006] Jeanette Wilson, as seen on TV; an extraordinary medium! Seeing is believing. Live performance. Scenic Circle Blenheim, 4 October and 17 November [2006] Youngstars2.com presents "The wizard of Oz Christmas show. Upper Hutt Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre 22 Nov; Wellington Ilott Theatre 25 Nov [2006] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources, including Marlborough District Libraries (2001), Wadestown Public Library (2002) and BATS Theatre (2008)

Date: ca 1973

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

Reference: EP-Arts-Music-Rock & Pop-Stevens, Frankie-1

Description: New Zealand pop singer Frankie Stevens, aged 23 years, photographed by an unidentified photographer for the Decca Record Company Limited and published in the Evening Post newspaper on 21st July 1973. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 25.3 x 20.4 cm

Date: 30 January 1970

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

Reference: EP/1970/0432-F

Description: New Zealand pop singer Frankie Stevens, a month before leaving for England to further his singing career. Stevens is wearing a leather jacket and flared trousers, and he is standing in front of a curtain. Photographed on 30th January 1970 by an unidentified Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative 5.6 x 5.6 cm Finding Aids: Print available in Turnbull Library Pictures at EP-Arts-Music-Rock & Pop-S (3/2).

Date: 2013

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

By: Metro (Periodical)

Reference: DCDL-0027020

Description: Cartoon shows a singer singing on the verge of his property, surrounded by what appears to be a garage sale array of items. On a pole nearby are signs stating 'Blue/green' 'Who cares'. The singer's words are 'Where's Frankie Stevens when you need him?' Text at the bottom of the cartoon reads, "Christmas on the berm..." Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).