Cook, Roy, active 1957

Date: 1957

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

By: F W Larcombe Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Variety-1957-02

Description: Poster for a variety show has a central photograph of crowds outside a Johnny Cooper Variety Roundup show. The poster lists other performers: The Wakefield Brothers ("Canterbury's Cavaliers of Song"), Doreen Noble (piano accordion), Roy Cook (Al Jolson act), the Wildcats ("terrific Elvis Presley act"), Watson Raines ("N.Z.'s own triple-voiced ventriloquist"), Ken Boniface (playing "Univox" electric organ), Crazy Quiz, Tom Fagin (trumpet), Isola Bennet [Bennett] ("extraordinary Maori poi dancer"), the Skyliners (novelty), Downey & Smith (Stan Freberg impersonations), Vantini (trick cyclist), Joyce Osborne (singer), Michael Crofts ("our own N.Z. Platters"). Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph and block print, on two joined sheets totalling 975 x 380 mm.

Date: 1960 - 1969

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

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Variety-1960s

Description: Includes programmes for the following: 1960s?: Del Mere et Rosa. You have seen the rest; now! see the best [Dancing, acrobatics, juggling, etc. 1960s?] 1960: "The great" Dr Robert (Tex) Morton show. 1960 version. Proudly presented under the auspices of the Lions Club of Wellington. 2nd world tour. Souvenir programme. [1960]. Theatre Royal (Christchurch). Talent toppers of 1960. Sunday night May 8th, 1960. Produced by Trevor King. Guest artist Charles Hikana. Programme. ca 1960: Australian Imperial Forces Association (Ch.Ch) proudly present their annual ANZAC night variety show "Thanks for the memories", produced by Trevor King (With Watson Raines, Country Club Quartet, Rosemary Hewstone, Gordon Graham, Graeme Wooton, Brian Simpson, Max Merritt and his Meteors, Bill Ramsey, Danny McGurr's Skiffle Duo, Russ Muir, Roy Cook, Ahkbar Khan, Ken Bonniface [sic], Charles Hikana). Majestic Theatre [ca 1959-1960?]. Programme 1961: The cast of "My Fair Lady" presents "Night of Stars". Opera House Wanganui. 29 October 1961. Programme. R J Kerridge & Harry M Miller present "Showtime spectacular '61". The Howard Morrison quartet, Antoni Williams, John Daley, Jon Zealando, Bob Paris, Kim Krueger. Programme. 1962: The Moscow State Variety Theatre, featuring 25 stars from the Soviet States. First Australasian tour, May-July 1962 (2 copies) Harry M Miller presents Bobby Vee, plus special added guest attraction Gene McDaniels and Linda Scott. Don Linden, Kim Krueger, Lou and Simon, Des Britten. First New Zealand tour June 1962. (Autographed by Bobby Vee, Gene McDaniels, Linda Scott). Programme. Includes an advertisement with portrait for Des Britten's Hi-Fi Club Show, on page third from back. Also includes an autographed portrait of Des Britten on page facing inside back cover. Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd. Starnight revue '62. Promotional folder, and typescript sheet.. Cherry Blossom Show, by the Toho Company, Japan. [ca 1962]. Kerridge-Odeon and Harry M Miller present "Showtime spectacular 1962", starring the Howard Morrison Quartet, Antoni Williams, The Quin Tikis, "The Muracs", Jill Thomas, Stan Wineera. Second New Zealand tour 1962. Programme. 1963: A mid-November Night's dream. Extrav '63. Opera House. 13-18 May 1963. Programme. Starnight Roof '63. Harry Wren's fabulous new revue. New Zealand tour gala premiere 31 August 1963. (1 copy of programme, plus 2 envelopes) 1964: Lexington leader. Lexington, Kentucky, 13 August 1964. Karen Nyce. [Flyer, Dayton, Ohio]. Abe Saperstein's fabulous Harlem Globetreotters, magicians of basketball. 37th season. Fourth tour of New Zealand (Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland. February [ca 1964]). Programme. Benny Levin takes pleasure in presenting "Showtime spectacular 1964". Programme. 1965: Iterama Limited; Cinerama Mobile Theatre. [Newsletter (England)] The Danish Gym Team, organised and directed by Erik Flensted-Jensen. [1965]. Poster blank (2 copies) 1967: The great Luisillo in the new spectacular "Festival of Spain". The electrifying experience of '67. Folded pamphlet. Rolf Harris. London Palladium, 13 November 1967. Promotional booklet with photographs. Kerridge Odeon by arrangement with Fuller's Entertainment Circuit presents "C'Mon!" [with] Peter Sinclair, Sandy Edmonds, Mr Lee Grant, Herma Keil, The Chicks, Bobby Davis, The Underdogs, Sonny Day. Souvenir programme with fullpage photographs, many in colour. [1967] 1968: Joe Brown presents the Big Country and Western Stage Show 1968. Programme (Howard Morrison, Gary Wallace, John Hore, Paul Walden, Keri Summers). Harry M Miller presents Eartha Kitt. With Ken Littlewood, Stan Penrose, Ray McGeary. [1968?]. Programme (autographed). J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Aztec Services Pty Ltd ... present Black & White Minstrel Show with the George Mitchell Minstrels. Programme (autographed; 2 copies) Danny Sailor; top high act of '69. American promotional brochure [1969] (2 copies) 1969: South American Fiesta (With John Rowles, Alison Durbin, Isobel & Peter Cowan, Chic Littlewood, De Larno, Shevelles, Dance Team). Direction Ken Cooper Limited. Winter Show Building Wellington, 28 February [1969]. Brochure, with photograph of John Rowles 1969? : Elvis Presley's $75,000 "gold" Cadillac. New Zealand tour. Don't fail to see this fabulous car. Location - see your local newspaper or radio. By courtesy of R.C.A. [ca 1969?] Quantity: 27 programmes, brochures or fliers. Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 300 mm.

Date: 1958 - 1959

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1958/1959

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1958: Mount Morgan Red Cross Revue Co. presents "Thanks for the memory", a non-stop galaxy of gals, gags, gaiety and glamour. School of Arts, Mount Morgan [Queensland], 31 October 1958. Souvenir programme Tivoli Circuit in association with R J Kerridge presents "Pardon my French", the exciting Parisian revue. New Zealand tour 1958. Ballets and ensembles by Ronnie Hay; music by Len James (With Anny Berryer, Billy Rayes, Williams & Shand, June Barton, Johnny Lockwood, Doug Stuchberry, Larry Griswold, Medlock and Marlowe, Winnetou and his white squaw, Edit Juhasz - photographs and signatures of all). Programme Tivoli Circuit in association with R J Kerridge presents "Pardon my French". St James [Auckland], commencing 22 August [1958]. Flyer, printed by Wright & Jaques, Auckland (2 copies) Oi! You must see!"Pardon my French; the exciting Parisian revue at the St James. Fri. Aug 22 [1958]. Novelty card where reader lifts up dancer's skirt to see writing beneath Victoria University of Wellington. Extravaganza 1958. "The PAYE off". Book and lyrics by Frank Curtin, additional dialogue and lyrics by Terry Browne, Tony Ferrers, Ben Goffman and Bill Sheat. Musical director Hugh Reid; production designer Bob Brockie. Opera House Wellington; Town Hall Lower Hutt; Municipal Theatre Napier. Programme The Victorian School for Deaf Children presents Les E Rohmer's Celebrity Variety Revue; frivolous frolics of 1958. 9th annual tour. [Melbourne], 1958. Programme 1959: Tom Arnold's Ice Circus of 1959, devised and staged by Ross Taylor; produced under the personal supervision of Helen Arnold. West Pier, Brighton [England]. [1959]. Programme City of Johannesburg Parks & Recreation Dept. Hugo Keleti presents "Variety under the Stars", every Friday & Sat, 8 pm, Joubert Park Open Air Theatre, 2-3 January 1959. Programme On the stage. Rock 'n Roll Promotions proudly present "Rock n' Roll Jamboree", sponsored by your authorised bottler of Coca-Cola. (With The Viscounts, Roy Cook, Danny McGirr, R[h]ythm Rockers, Julie Campbell, The Golden Rockets with Johnny Rivers, The Giants (with Peter McMullan), Bobby Davis and his Dazzlers, Harlequin Skiffle group, The Dices, Michael Croft, the fabulous Saints, Max Merritt and his Meteors). St James Theatre Christchurch, 22-23 May [1959]. Programme Trevor King proudly presents Rock 'n' Roll stage show, introducing the Supersonics (With Roy Cook, Bill Ramsay, Max Merritt and his Meteors, Paul Walden, Downey & Smith, Judy Clancy, Rod Webb & Ernie Stewart). [ca 1959]. Programme Trevor King in conjunction with Australian Returned Servicemen's Association proudly presents "Show time" (with Watson Raines, the Rehua Maori Concert Party, Downey & Smith, Ahkbar Khan, the Wakefield Brothers, Alby Barr, Max Merritt and his Meteors, Ray Anderson, the O'Sullivan Sisters, the Southerners, Roy Cook). Majestic Theatre [Christchurch. 1959?]. Programme Celebrity Circuit Attractions Pty Ltd. (Harry Wren, governing director) proudly presents "Many happy returns" (With Gladys Moncrieff, Jim Gerald, Jenny Howard, Queenie Paul, Keith Petersen, George Wallace jnr, the Clark Bros, the Rivieras, Cherry Minato, the Toppanos, ElimarBrenca Charles, John O'Dowd, Neil Williams, the Duo Perrards). Empire Theatre Sydney, commencing 28 January 1959. Programme The Mount Morgan Red Cross Revue Co. presents "The 1859-1959 Centenary Show"; from the music halls of yesteryear to the fabulous variety of to-day. School of Arts, Mount Morgan, 8-9 October 1959. Souvenir programme Tivoli Circuit and R J Kerridge present "Pleasures of Paris", with the fabulous Sabrina and a cast of internationally famous celebrities (With Syd and Max Harrison, Andrea Dancers, Elia & Bob Carley, Crocker & Clarke, Jackie Monnier, Billy Baxter, Mistin Juniors, David Sterle, Dancing Knights). St James Auckland, commencing September 1st [1959]. Programme, and flyer, printed by Wright & Jaques [Victoria University of Wellington]. VAT 59. Man of the Year. Programme edition [cover design by Brian Worthington] (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1957

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

By: F W Larcombe Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Variety-1957-01

Description: Poster for a variety show has a central photograph of crowds outside a Johnny Cooper Variety Roundup show. The poster lists other performers: The Wakefield Brothers ("Canterbury's Cavaliers of Song"), Doreen Noble (piano accordion), Roy Cook (Al Jolson act), the Wildcats ("terrific Elvis Presley act"), Watson Raines ("N.Z.'s own triple-voiced ventriloquist"), Ken Boniface (playing "Univox" electric organ), Tom Fagin (trumpet), Isola Bennet [Bennett] ("extraordinary Maori poi dancer"), the Skyliners (novelty), Downey & Smith (Stan Freberg impersonations), Vantini (trick cyclist), Joyce Osborne (singer), Michael Crofts ("our own N.Z. Platters"). Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph and block print, on two joined sheets totalling 975 x 380 mm.

Date: 1955

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

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Variety-1955-01

Description: Poster advertising a variety show, with a photograph of the Wakefield brothers, in front of an audience of 3,212 patrons in the Dunedin Town Hall. The poster lists performers: Pearl Schumacher (piano accordion), Russell Muir (juggler), Roy Cook (Al Jolson impersonator), Stanley Ivey (musician), Peggy Guy (tap dancer), the Wakefield Brothers, Watson Raines (ventriloquist), Aroha Paahi ("Maori nightingale"). Andrews Liver Salt Sisters, Tom Fagin (trumpet), Allen Van (dancer), Desmond & Dolores (dancers), Martha Malcolm ("N.Z.'s Teresa Brewer"), Joe Thomson (comedian), Nelle Maybury (keyboard). According to perpetual calendar date is either 1955 or 1960. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph and relief print on sheet 1015 x 380 mm.