Cocteau, Jean, 1889-1963

Date: 1936 - 1999

By: Whitehouse, Jocelyn A, active 1950-2000

Reference: Eph-B-DRAMA-VUDC-1900s

Description: Includes productions of the Victoria University College Drama Club and the VUWSA Drama Club. Includes: 1936: "Hay fever", by Noel Coward. Directed by Mr Ashley-Jones. College Gymnasium, 12-13 March 1936. Typescript flier / programme (2 copies) ca 1939: "Stage door", by Edna Ferber. Produced by Marie McWilliams. Typescript flier / programme One act play evening: "E and O.E.; a farce in one act", by E Crawshaw Williams, produced by Guy C Bliss; "An evening at the Rodways'; a low comedy in one spasm:, written and produced by Ronald L Meek' "The royal inn", by Ronald Elwy Mitchell, produced by J D Freeman". [ca 1939]. Programme. Three one-act plays: "Flickering light", by Ethel Madeley, produced by H M Williamson; "Where's that bomb?" by Roger Gullan and Buckley Roberts, produced by A B Gordon; "Danger", by Richard Hughes, produced by Miss June Cummins. [ca 1939]. Typescript programme / flier. 1940: "Harvest in the north", by James Lansdale Hodson, produced by A Donald Priestley. 14-16 March 1940. Typescript programme / flier. ca 1947?: V U C Drama Club presents "Mr Bolfry", by James Brodie [i.e. Bridie]. Produced by Pix Hurrell. Programme / flier 1950: "Coriolanus", by William Shakespeare, produced by Patricia Evison. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 21-25 March 1950. Programme (2 copies) 1951: "The typewriter", by Jean Cocteau. University Little Theatre, 26-28 April 1951. Flier announcement. Three one-act plays: "The corridors of the soul", by Evreinov [?], produced by Klaus Neuberg; "The dark lady of the sonnets", by George Bernard Shaw, produced by Elizabeth Oliver; "Lord Byron's love letter", by Tennessee Williams, produced by Robin King. Typescript flier / programme. 1952: "The rivals", by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Produced by Ralph Hogg. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 18-22 March 1952. Programme (2 copies) 1953: "The circle", by Somerset Maugham. produced by Harold Baigent. Scenery constructed in the CAS workshop and painted by John Holmwood. North Island tour 1953. A Community Arts Service. Programme 1957: "I am a camera", by John van Druten. Produced by Ann Flannery. 7 August 1957. Typescript flier / programme (2 copies one with date in ink) 1960s: "The last half-crown; V.U.W. Drama Club's Christmas revue. Producer Roger Hall [1960s - ca 1967?]. Programme (2 copies) 1963: 1963 Inter University Drama Festival. Allen Hall, 19- and 21 August [1963]. Judge Patric Carey (Canterbury University "The respectable prostitute; Auckland University "The public eye"; Massey University "Electra"; Contemporary Arts Society "The sandbox"; Victoria University "Crawling Arnold"; Lincoln College "The eccentric"; Otago University "The rattle"). Programme (photocopy only) "Lysistrata", by Aristophanes, traslated by Dudley Fitts. produced by Owen Leeming. Victoria University Memorial Theatre, 22 June - 3 July 1963. Programme (2 copies) 1967: "Twelfth night", by William Shakespeare, produced by William Austin. 14-21 April 1967. Programme. 1972: Shakespeare is alive and well and living in "The winter's tale", by William Shakespeare. Produced by Anthony Taylor. May/June 1972. Programme (2 copies) ca 1977-1979: "Doctor Faustus", by Christopher Marlowe, directed by Jeremy Jay; and "Everyman", directed by Judith Dale. [ca 1977-1979?]. Typescript programme 1979: "The marriage of Figaro", by Beaumarchais, directed by Adrian Kiernander. Victoria University of Wellington Drama Studies. Drama House, 7-14 Juiy [1979] Flier only. 1983: One act plays: "The stationary 6th form poetry trip", by Rachel McAlpine; "The pen of my aunt", by Gordon Daviot; "The end of the picnic", by David Compton; "The man who turned into a dog", by Dragun. Also "The ruffian on the stairs", by Joe Orton; "The man who turned into a dog", by Dragun. 16-18 August [1983] (2 different fliers) 1984: "Setting the table", by Renee. Drama House, 93 Kelburn Parade, 11-16 September [1984]. Flyer 1985: "Twelfth night, or what you will", by William Shakespeare. Director David Copeland. With new and beautiful scenery and effects by Mr Richard Till. Majestic Theatre, 6-16 February 1985. Flier only (2 copies) 1986: Victoria University Drama Studies production directed by John Downie. "Everyman", a contemporary version of the medieval play. Drama Studio, 93 Kelburn Parade, 30 April - 3 May [1986] "Whose life is it anyway?", by Brian Clark. VUW Union Hall, 6-13 September [1986]. Flyer only 1987: VUW Drama Studies presents "Promptings of the Devil"; scenes of temptation from Elizabethan drama [Marlowe, Webster, Shakespeare, Middleton]. Drama House Studio, 30 September - 3 October [1987]. Flyer 1988: Much ado about nothing; Summer Shakespeare Trust 1989. Auditions. 2-day audition/workshop for 1989 Victoria University Summer Shakespeare. Dance Room, University Recreation Centre, 8-9 October [1988]. Flyer 1990s?: Cocktail: wine, beer, vodka and ... blood. VUW Drama Department's composition class present the premiere of four original plays: "In", "Terrace", "Loaf" and "The red death". Studio 77, 77 Fairlie Tce, Wednesday 11th- Friday 13th [1990s?]. Green flyer only 1991: Victoria University Drama Club & Summer City present "A midsummer night's dream", by William Shakespeare, with original music composed by Ivan Patterson. Director David O'Donnell; asst director Jeremy Scrivener. [1991]. Programme 1992: Summer Shakespeare. "Richard III". Directed by David O'Donnell. The Dell, 1992. Programme (2 copies) 1995: "Macbeth", by William Shakespeare (Summer Shakepeare). Directed by Gabrielle Bishop. [February 1995]. Programme and two tickets (inside) 1996: Summer Shakespeare "As you like it" in Civic Square, Summer 1996. Programme VUWSA Drama Club. "A fish with 2 tales"; two plays: "To be a fish you must get wet", by Eliot Pryor and Virginia Fenton; "Eyepie", by Virginia Fenton. Directors Melinda Collie and Judy Dale. Bats Theatre, 3-9 March [1996]. Programme "Tall stories and short yarns"; 75th anniversary production. Circa Studio 5-14 September; Dionysus Ball, Boatshed 6 September; Archives alive - launching of Drama Club archives 14 September [1996]. Flier 1997: VUW Theatre and Film Department presents Bertolt Brecht's "The resistable rise of Arturo Ui", directed by Vanessa Byrnes. Studio 77, 16-19 April 1997. Programme. Quantity: 31 theatre programmes and fliers.. Physical Description: Offset print or typescript on programmes, sizes below 320 mm.

Date: 2008

From: BATS Theatre :[Posters for productions at BATS Theatre. 1979- ].

By: BATS Theatre

Reference: Eph-C-BATS-2008-1

Description: Includes a poster announcing the BATS 19th Birthday Polar Party fundraiser, 1 April [2008] featuring a polar bear. Includes posters for: BabyshadS presents "And they did". Sherilee Kahui, Jaci Gwaliasi, Jake Preval, Milo Haigh. BATS Theatre, 9-13 February 2008 Hackman presents "Apollo 13: Mission control". With music by Lawrence Arabia. BATS Theatre 18 October - 1 November 2008. (2 copies) "Babycakes"; a bit loose, a bit sloshed with cake on the side. BATS Theatre, 17-20 February [2008] Jawbone Co-Operative presents "The beckoning of hope", by Michael Burton, a play for solo actor and cellist with Marjorie McKee and Sebastian Morgan-Lynch, directed by L'hibou Hornung and Andrew McKenzie. BATS Theatre, 12-16 February [2008]. Graphic design by mckee of LAKEMANagement; Photography by Stephen A'Court (2 copies, 1 damaged) "Blinkers and spurs" Medlock & Musgrove. Two high-paced two-handers - a rock'n roll romance and a way out western. Written and performed by Daniel Musgrove & Natalie Medlock. Directed by Sophie Roberts & Laurel Devenie. BATS Theatre, 2-6 December [2008] (2 copies) Clarity Productions presents John Godber's "Bouncers", directed by Richard Finn. BATS Theatre 13-29 March [2008] "Burnt coffee". Charlotte Simmonds, David Lawrence, Alex Greig, Natasya Yusoff, Antonia Bale. 29 May - 11 June [2008] Sharkfin Soup presents "Destination: Death", featuring Regan Taylor. Directed by Craig Geenty. Bats [sic] Theatre,19-20 Sept [2008] Mute Off presents "Don't feed the manfish", a contemporary Pacific story of one man's struggle with the inevitable fate of his sinking island due to the impacts of global climate change. BATS Theatre, 17-20 September [2008] Three Spoon Theatre "The Eiffel tower wedding party", by Jean Cocteau, directed by Brigid Costello. BATS Theatre 2-6 September [2008] Seek presents "Eye of a dancer". BATS Theatre, 10-13 September [2008] BATS Theatre; the heart of the Fringe [Fringe Festival programme on a poster] Working Class Productions present "Get cuffed!", a one-woman comic cabaret, written and performed by Bryony Skillington. BATS Theatre, 27 February - 1 March [2008] Rebel Alliance presents "Grace", by Sophie Dingemans. In 1907 she faked her death. BATS Theatre 19-23 August [2008] (2 copies) By arrangement with Playmarket, "Ground", by Fiona Farrell. featuring Patrick Davies, Bronwyn Tweddle. Directed by Andrew McKenzie; designed by Leanne Stevenson. BATS Theatre, 25 January - 2 February [2008] GladEye Productions presents the New Zealand premiere of "Guardians", written by Peter Morris. Directed by Damon Andrews; performed by Heather O'Carroll & Sam Snedden. BATS Theatre, 27 May - 11 June [2008] (2 copies) Pleasant Whining presents "Hail to the thief", by Philip Braithwaite. BATS Theatre, 1-8 March [2008] Let Me Lie To You Productions presents a new play by Gavin McGibbon. "Handyman", directed by Simon Vincent. BATS Theatre, 13-24 May [2008] Out of Bounds presents Cohen Holloway's "Hypnotastic" tour 2008 [by Dean Hewison, Ben Powdrell]. Auckland, The Classic Basement (ex Silo), 24-26 April; Wellington, BATS Theatre, 29 April - 3 May 2008. "I'd love to have a beer with Duncan". Duncan Sarkies spins yarns from his novel 'Two little boys'. Bats [sic] Theatre, 9-13 December [2008] "In living memory: the Solo Quartet Project". Pineapple Productions. Photograph by Rowena Baine. BATS Theatre, 4-6 September [2008] See other posters for the same year at C and E sizes. Quantity: 22 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters sizes varying around 420 x 295 mm. Provenance: Donated by BATS Theatre in 2010. Transfers: Other material of the same provenance is housed at PAColl-9807 and MS-Group-0801..

Date: 1989

By: Auckland City Art Gallery; Brake, Brian, 1927-1988

Reference: Eph-E-PHOTO-EXHIBITION-1989-02

Description: Shows a reproduction of Brian Brake's photograph of Jacqueline, Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau at a bullfight in 1955. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster, 845 x 595 mm.

Date: Sep 2008

From: Bats Theatre (Wellington): Records

Reference: MS-Papers-10089-105

Description: Musical/dancing play, by Jean Cocteau, directed by Brigid Costello for Three Spoon Theatre, as part of the Dance Your Socks Off Festival Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1927 - 1949

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-VUDC-1920/1949

Description: Includes: 1929: Victoria University College Dramatic Club presents "The young idea", produced by Miss Mary Cooley; stage manager Miss Helen Dunn. Blue Triangle Hall, 16-17 August 1929. Programme (2 copies). 1931: "The dark angel", by H B Trevelyan. Produced by Mary Cooley. Blue Triangle Hall Boulcott Street, 25-27 June 1931. Programme 1932: "The ship", by St J. Ervine. Produced by Mary Cooley. Blue Triangle Hall Boulcott Street, 28-30 July 1932. Programme 1939: The V.U.C. Dramatic Club presents "The Dover Road", by A A Milne. Producer Mr A B Gordon. 16-17 March [1939]. Programme (2 copies) 1944: "Anna Christie", by Eugene O'Neill, presented by the Victoria University College Drama Club, in the College Gym. Produced by Allona Priestley. 10-12 August 1944. Programme. (2 copies) Victoria University College Drama Club presents One act plays ("The women", by Clare Booth; "Poor but honest", "Death sends for the doctor" by Eugene Heltain; "Ways and means", by Noel Coward). Gymnasium, Friday 23 June 1944. Programme (2 copies) 1946: "Ghosts", by Henrik Ibsen. Produced by Catherine Crosse. 21-23 August 1946. Programme (2 copies) "Mr Bolfry", by James Bridie. Produced by Pix Hurrell. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 5-6 April 1946. Programme (2 copies) 1947: "The infernal machine", by Jean Cocteau. Production and decor by Sam Williams, music composed by Douglas Lilburn. Technical College Hall, 7-9 August 1947. Programme (2 copies) "Private lives", by Noel Coward. Produced by B L Hurrell. The Gymn [sic], 20-22 March 1947. Flier / programme (2 copies) 1949: "She stoops to conquer", by Oliver Goldsmith. Produced by Ralph Hogg. Concert Chamber, 24-26 March 1949. Programme (2 copies, one autographed). Victoria University Drama Club presents two one act plays: "The wedding" by Anton Tchekov and "A phoenix too frequent: by Christopher Fry. Little Theatre, 15-16 July [1949?]. Programme Quantity: 8 theatre programmes and fliers.. Physical Description: Offset print or typescript on programmes, sizes below 250 mm.