English drama

Date: 1960 - 1969

Reference: Eph-C-UNITY-1960s

Description: Contains posters advertising the following: 1960. "The country wife". 1961. "Flowers bloom in summer". Concert Chamber. August 8-12 1961 (2 copies). 1961. "Flowers bloom in summer". Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 14-16 September 1961. 1962. "Under Milk Wood". University memorial Theatre. 3-7 October [1962] (2 copies) 1962. "The Waltz of the Toreadors". University Memorial Theatre. 27 Nov - 1 Dec [1962] (plus photographic copy in black and white) 1963. "The Visit". University memorial Theatre. 2-9 May [1963] 1963. "The Caretaker". V.U.W. Memorial Theatre. 15-20 July [1963]. (2 copies) 1963. "Roots" by Arnold Wesker. V.U.W. Memorial Theatre 14-21 Sept 1963. 1963. Schiller's "Mary Stuart, traslated by Stephen Spender. V.U.W. Memorial Theatre 19-23 November [1963] (2 copies) 1964. "Othello". Victoria University Memorial Theatre. 21-30 July [1964]. (2 copies) 1964. "After the wedding" by Campbell Caldwell. University Memorial Theatre 14-21 November 1964. (2 copies) 1965. "Serjeant [sic] Musgrave's Dance", by John Arden. Produced by Nola Millar. Unity Studio Theatre (225 Aro Street). 5-14 April [1965]. 1965. "Camino Real" by Tennessee Williams. University Memorial Theatre 21-29 May [1965]. 1967. "Left-handed liberty". 9-18 November [1967]. 1968. "Stephen D", adapted from James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist. Memorial Theatre, 9 September; Unity Theatre 7-8 September [1968] 1968. "A day in the death of Joe Egg", by Peter Nicholls, directed by George Eiby. University Theatre 22-26 October [1968]. (2 navy on white letterpress prints, and one coloured relief print) 1969. "Lock up your daughters"; a Ngaio Revue-Unity Production, based on Fielding's "Rape upon rape". Paramount Theatre. 19 Feb-1 March [1969]. 1969. "Luther", by John Osborne. New Unity playhouse, 1 Kent Terrace. 12-19 April 1969. Another copy with subscript "Extended three nights 21-23 [April] 1969. "Waiting for Godot". University Theatre 8-9 July; Unity Theatre 11-12 July [1969] (2 copies) 1969. A musical, "Maria Marten, or Murder in the red barn: Love betrayal, murder, revenge & all". 1 Kent Terrace, from 20 August [1969] (2 copies) 1969. "The thwarting of Baron Bolligrew", by Robert Bolt. 1 Kent Terrace, 5-20 December [1969] (2 copies) Quantity: 23 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters (plus some duplicates). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying, up to 500 mm. Provenance: One poster donated by the Staffan family in 2009.

Date: 1956

By: Boyce, Raymond Stanley (Dr), 1928-2019

Reference: B-150-006/007

Description: Shows one interior scene of a circus tent, and one exterior scene, of the same trapeze support structure but without the tent cover. Includes figures of circus performers. On the designer's own inventory as item number 19/138. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Signed and titled] Quantity: 2 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and gouache on sheets, sizes 345 x 500 mm, and 375 x 480 mm.

Date: 1996

By: Nelson, Peter, active 1996-1997

Reference: Eph-D-DRAMA-1996-01

Description: Shows a photographic close-up view of a portion of miscellaneous bedding, bricks, demolition objects, with text in red, black and white over it. Programme and flyers and A and B DRAMA 1996 and 1997. Posters at D DRAMA 1996 and 1997. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 650 x 300 mm.

Date: 1985

By: Boyce, Raymond Stanley (Dr), 1928-2019

Reference: B-151-003/016

Description: Includes costume designs for: Amy Spettigue (Miss Michelle Amas) (2 different designs), Charles Wykeham (Mr Peter Hambleton), Lord Fancourt Babberley (Mr Brian Sergeant), Brasset (Mr Gerald Bryan), Col Francis Chesney, Bart (Mr John Callen), Stephen Spettigue (Mr David McKenzie), Ela Delahunty (Miss Christine Higgs) (2 different designs), Kitty Verdun (Miss Denise O'Connell) (2 different designs), Donna Lucia d'Alvadorez (Miss Francesca Waters) (2 different designs), and Jack Chesney (Mr William Kircher). On the designer's own inventory as item number09/92. Inscriptions: Recto - top centre - [Title]; Recto - beneath image - [Signature and date] Quantity: 14 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and coloured pencil on sheets, 420 x 296 mm.

Date: 1982

By: Boyce, Raymond Stanley (Dr), 1928-2019

Reference: D-027-027/028

Description: Includes costume designs for Thomas (euan Upston), Fag (Lloyd Scott), David (Gerald Bryan), Acres (Paul Gittins), Miss Lydia Languish (Louise Dunne), Captain Absolute (Michael McGrath), Mrs Malaprop (Davina Whitehouse), Lucy (Teresa Woodham), Julia (Janet Fisher), Sir Lucius O'Trigger (John Callen), Faulkland (Bruce Phillips). On the designer's own inventory as item number 31 and 32. Quantity: 8 drawing(s) mounted on two panels.. Physical Description: Ink and gouache, sizes varying, mounted on two panels 1020 x 820 mm.

Date: 1978

By: Boyce, Raymond Stanley (Dr), 1928-2019

Reference: C-134-226/231

Description: Includes designs for Old Woman (Ginette Lewis), Old Man (Desmond Kelly), Young Woman (Prue Langbein), Judith (Kate Wilkin), Shakespeare (Michael Haigh), Ben Jonson (Lewis Rowe), The Son (Bruce Phillips), Wally (Michael Hyde). On the designer's own inventory as item number 10/100. Quantity: 6 drawing(s). Physical Description: Crayon, dyes and acrylic, on board, 500 x 720 mm.

Date: 1997

By: Nelson, Peter, active 1996-1997

Reference: Eph-D-DRAMA-1997-01

Description: Arrangement of text, with two portraits of an actor portraying Gus Gascoigne, in anorak and glasses. Programme and flyers and A and B DRAMA 1996 and 1997. Posters at D DRAMA 1996 and 1997. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 596 x 419 mm.

Date: 1951

By: Boyce, Raymond Stanley (Dr), 1928-2019

Reference: B-150-001/004

Description: Includes design sketches for three figures in Restoration drama costume, and one design sketch for the character of Gloucester in Act I, Scene II of "Richard III". On the designer's own inventory as item number 19/136. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Signed or initialled] Quantity: 4 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and gouache on sheets, szies ranging from 260 x 160 mm to 400 x 290 mm.

Date: 1876-1877

By: Cox, Josiah Goodwin, 1861-1949

Reference: MS-0619

Description: At the back are notes on English drama and copies of Voltaire's Merope and Alzira, adapted by Aaron Hill Quantity: 1 volume(s) (164 pages). Physical Description: Mss (20 cm; ¼ blue paper, purple boards)

Date: 1982

By: Boyce, Raymond Stanley (Dr), 1928-2019

Reference: B-150-030

Description: Shows two figures: an example of one of the two pallbearers at the left (pall bearers played by Euan Upston and John Callen); and the Priest at the right (played by Barry Empson). Includes written details at the top right. On the designer's own inventory as item no 09/96. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopy of original pencil drawing, on sheet 354 x 428 mm.

Date: 1880-1936

By: Baldwin, Ernest Smith, 1859-1941

Reference: MSX-6140

Description: Scrapbook compiled by Ernest Smith Baldwin, for the period 1880-1939, and mainly covering amateur dramatic theatre, productions and societies, both in Loughborough, England, and in Wellington, particularly those of the Wellington Repertory Theatre Inc and the National Repertory Theatre Society. Includes programmes, clippings, reviews and related material. Includes a newspaper transcript of an 1885 letter from Henry Hughes giving detailed descriptions and impressions of New Zealand after his first few weeks in the colony. Source of title - Supplied Baldwin was one of the founding members of the National Repertory Theatre (later the Wellington Repertory Theatre Inc), and from 1936 was President of the Society. Previous to coming to Wellington, Baldwin had been involved in amateur theatre in Loughborough, England. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed material with holograph annotations. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Mr Bernie Foster, 2002 Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Wellington Repertory Society photographs.

Date: 1966

By: Boyce, Raymond Stanley (Dr), 1928-2019

Reference: D-027-003

Description: Shows the hunter's camp with small tents around a central table, and a campfire at the left. On the designer's own inventory as item number 18/135. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Acrylic on board, 350 x 550 mm, attached to backing 765 x 711 mm.

Date: 1967

By: Boyce, Raymond Stanley (Dr), 1928-2019

Reference: B-150-009

Description: Shows two views of the costume for the character of Polonius in Shakespeare's play "Hamlet". Comprises grey top, trousers and hat, and a russet cape. On the designer's own inventory as item no 09/95. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Signed titled and dated]. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Coloured pencil on card, 334 x 290 mm.

Date: [1880-1898]

From: Rendell, Emily, fl 1881-1900 : Letters from Frank Coulthard

Reference: MS-Papers-6107-2

Description: Comprises partial typescript and photocopy of one letter from Frank Coulthard to Emily Rendell from Ohaupo describing events when he accompanied Major Mair to a meeting with the Maori King and photocopy of a second, also written from Ohaupo. Also includes programme for Mount Eden Shakespearean Society's reading of Oscar Wilde's play, `An Ideal husband' in which Miss Rendell took part. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1960 - 1969

Reference: Eph-C-UNITY-1970

Description: Contains posters advertising the following: "The cocktail party", by T S Eliot. 31 July - 8 August [1970] (2 copies) "Dark going down", by Gordon Dryland. Unity Theatre, 12 September [1970]. With the support of the Rothmans Cultural Foundation (2 copies) "The misanthrope", by Moliere. 9-24 October 1970 Quantity: 3 Poster(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying, up to 500 mm.

Date: [1932-1950]

By: British Drama League. New Zealand Branch

Reference: MS-Papers-1733

Description: Comprises National Executive minutes (1932-1934, 1935-1936); minutes, National Council meetings (1932-1940); library fees and petty cash (1934-1937); letter book (1932-1936); rough notes; minutes, AGMs (1933-1946); lists of members (1935-1936); annual reports (1932-1933, 1937, 1938); constitution; festival programmes (1932-1934, 1935, 1938, 1941-1950); `War-Time drama'; correspodnence (1935-1940); National Executive letter to areas (1934-1936); and correspondence relating to judging (1935, 1936) Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See TAPUHI for further British Drama League records Quantity: 8 folder(s). 0.20 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1952

By: Boyce, Raymond Stanley (Dr), 1928-2019

Reference: B-150-005

Description: Shows an interior scene in the office of the principal of an English boys' school, as in Terence Rattigan's play. The headmaster sits at his desk in front of a window hung with a venetian blind, talking to a standing suited figure. On the designer's own inventory as item no 19/137 Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Signed titled and dated]. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and gouache on sheet, 257 x 413 mm.

Date: 1903-1958

By: Hodge, Horace Emerton, 1903-1958

Reference: MS-Group-1351

Description: Collection comprises material concerning Hodge's career as a dramatist and writer, primarily in England. This material has been arranged by series and includes drafts of revues, plays and short stories, correspondence and printed material in relation to these plays and theatre in general during the 1930s and 1940s in Great Britian, America and Europe. One series covers Hodge's autobiography `I Went for a walk' and this text gives a good overview of his life and the theatre personalaties he knew during these years. Also included here is Hodge's account of being in London during World War Two. Further series include business, legal and financial papers, some of which relate to Catherine Margaret Hodge, her handling of the estate of Horace Emerton Hodge and matters pertaining to her own life and family Accompanying material - Newspaper articles containing biographical information in backfile New Zealand born writer, dramatist, actor and medical practitioner. Achieved major success with plays in England, America and Europe during the 1930s. The production of his play `The Wind and the rain' ran for 1000 performance in the West End, London (1933-1935). Hodge practiced medicine in New Zealand, England, Ireland and Scotland. He returned to New Zealand in 1952 and died in tragic circumstances in Dunedin in 1958 Quantity: 131 folder(s). 2.50 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, typescript, printed matter, photographs, artworks, ephemera and curios Finding Aids: Inventory available for first accession from this collection. Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - Nine pencil and pastel sketches (one page containing double-sided portraits), fake emerald ring and an engraved (H.E.H) silver spoon and fork set - To Photographic Archive - Photograph album, mounted photographs and loose black and white photographs (PA Series 14:33 - PAColl-8311) - To Photographic Archive - 104 black and white photographs relating to the Linney family. 17 black and white photographs relating to Hoarce Emerton Hodge (PAColl-8311) - To Photographic Archive - Three folders of loose photographs and three photograph albums (PAColl-8311) - To Ephemera Collection - Play bills. Processing information: Archivists notes - Major enhancement of the descriptive records, as well as inclusion of descriptions for Series and individual item records, undertaken by Manuscripts and Archives staff in 2005

Date: 1934 - 1945

Reference: Eph-D-DRAMA-Hodge-1930/1940s

Description: Includes posters for seasons of: "Regen und Wind" ("The wind and the rain"). Berlin 20 December 1934 (2 copies) (Fragile; in separate folder) "The wind and the rain". Albert Hall [Lo]ughborough "The wind and the rain". Theatre des Arts, 78 Boulevard des Batignolles (2 copies) "The wind and the rain". The Grand Theatre Blackpool 1943 (2 copies) "The wind and the rain". Palace Court London [1944?] (2 copies) "Grief goes over" starring Sybil Thorndike, at the Opera House, Manchester [1935?] "To whom we belong" at the Q Theatre, opposite Kew Bridge Station, London [1939]. Quantity: 5 colour photo-mechanical print(s) and two duplicates.. Physical Description: Relief prints, sizes varying.

Date: 5 and 12 Sep 1980 (broadcast)

From: Radio New Zealand Looking Back programmes

By: Marsh, Edith Ngaio (Dame), 1895-1982

Reference: OHInt-0040/10

Description: Dame Ngaio Marsh talks about her early life as a theatrical producer and her career as a crime fiction writer. Later she discusses her return to New Zealand and began her commitment to the production of Shakespearian plays in New Zealand. Interviewer(s) - Elizabeth Alley Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000334 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 53 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available. Search dates: 1980