Places

Date: 1900-1912

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to cinemas, movies, films and film screenings in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-1900/1912

Description: Includes pamphlets for the following shows: 1906: The world's pictures. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 28 June 1906. Programme Stonham-Morrison Comapny. Gaumont Chronophone, electrically produced articulating pictures, direct from London and Paris [ca 1906] 1907: West's Pictures and De Groen's Band. NZ tour 1907-8. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, [25 November 1907]. Programme MacMahon's Pictures. "Robbery under arms". Opera House Wellington. 2 November 1907. Programme 1908: "Shackleton's dash for the Pole"; and "Mount Kosciusko!", an Australian landscape under snow. Direction C Spencer; manager J T McIntyre. Town Hall [Wellington] 1910: The New Theatre Manners Street Wellington. Sole direction Macmahon & Donnelly. A great continous show at the new theatre [1910]. Programme MacMahon's Pictures. The living picture of the great fight - Johnson v Ketchell. Opera House Wellington, 24 September 1910 and following evenings. Programme (2 copies, one with red cover, one with blue cover) MacMahons' Pictures (including "The Kelly Gang"). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 1910. Programme National Pictures. Harry Lauder per Chronomegaphone. Opera House Wellington, 1910. Programme (2 copies) Macmahon & Carroll's "For the term of his natural life". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 1910. Programme Macmahon & Carroll's "For the term of his natural life". Opera House Wellington, 1910. Programme Macmahon & Carroll's "The life of Ned Kelly". Opera House Wellington, 25 July 1910. Programme The Gisborne Amusement Co presents West's Pictures. Gisborne, [December?] 1910. Programme Macmahon Bros. "Johnson-Jeffries famous battle". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 1910. Programme. Macmahon Bros. "Johnson-Jeffries famous battle". Opera House Wellington, 1910. Programme (2 copies) Macmahon Bros. "Johnson-Jeffries famous battle". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 1910. Programme (on blue paper) Macmahon Bros. "Johnson-Jeffries battle", the fight of modern times. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 26 December 1910. Programme Hayward's Pictures. Theatre Royal Christchurch. Programme for week ending 10 August [1910] Hayward's Picture Enterprises Ltd. Theatre Royal Christchurch. Programme for week ending 19 October 1910. Hayward's Picture Enterprises Ltd. Theatre Royal Christchurch. Programme for week ending 17 December 1910 (2 copies) 1911: Macmahon Bros. Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Opera House Wellington, 1911. Programme Macmahon and Donnelly's new series of pictures. "A ticket in Tatt's". Opera House Wellington, 1911. Programme The Grand Operatic Photo-Play Co. Opera House Wellington, 1911. Programmes (2 different) Hayward's Enterprises Ltd. Photo plays. West's Pictures, including "King Henry VIII". His Majesty's Theatre, 12-15 July [1911?] American Biograph Company. The latest moving pictures. His Majesty's Theatre Aucland, 7 October [1911]. Programme Royal & Biograph Pictures. Town Hall Stratford, 29 August 1911. Programme no. 1 (Flier / programme) 1912: "Kinemacolor", (Urban-Smith patents), the greatest invention of the century. Theatre Royal Wellington. Promotional pamphlet, ca 1912 Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 32 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on pamphlets, up to octavo size.

Date: 1964

From: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size for drama productions in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1964

Description: Includes: Athens Drama Company. "Iphigenia in Aulis", and "Lysistrata". NZ tour. [ca 1964]. Programme (2 copies) Shakespeare's "Ages of Man" starring John Gielgud (ports), at His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland from 2 January 1964 (Programme). Lower Hutt Playhouse Inc present their premiere "Man alive", an inlikely story by John Dighton. Produced by Bill Taylor. Little Theatre Lower Hutt. 2-6 June 1963. Programme. "Macbeth in camera", presented by the New Zealand Drama Council, at the Paramount, Wellington, from Thursday 14 [May] 1964. Programme (2 copies, also one for Little Theatre Lower Hutt, 30 April - 2 May). "Never too late" (J. C. Williamson Theatres Ltd), with Mary Orr, Milo Boulton and Frank Farmer. Programmes for performances at His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland from 5 August 1964, and at the Opera House Wellington from 24 August 1964. "Mary, Mary", starring Muriel Pavlow, Derek Farr and Dermot Walsh (J.C. Williamson Theatres Ltd); programme for the New Zealand tour (2 copies), and for the season at the Grand Opera House, Wellington, from 28 March 1964 (2 copies). "Dark Brown", by Philip Johnson, and "Rock bottom" by Nina Warner Hooke, presented by the Wadestown Players, at St Luke's Parish Hall, from 13 July 1964 (Programme). "Home at seven" by R. C. Sheriff, presented by Christchurch Boys' High School, from 8 June 1964 (Programme). "The importance of being Oscar", starring Micheal MacLiammoir (port.), produced by Kerridge Odeon, in association with Garland Productions Pty Ltd. (2 copies of programme, and 1 copy of flyer announcing season at Lower Hutt Little Theatre, from 14 July 1964). Foxton Little Theatre. "The shifting heart", by Richard Beynon. Produced by Daphne Hunt. June 1964. Programme Playhouse Incorporated present "Sweeney Todd, the demon barber". Little Theatre Lower Hutt, 18-22 August [1964?]. Bookmark (2 copies) [Victoria University of Wellington]. Russian Section of the Department of Modern Languages presents "The Possessed", adapted by Albert Camus from the novel by Fedor Dostoevsky. 27 June-1 July 1964. Programme (2 copies). Palmerston North Teachers' College Drama Club presents "A tribute to Shakespeare 1564-1964. Teachers' College Hall, 4 October [1964]. Programme "Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?" produced by the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust and J. C. Williamson Ltd, starring members of the Old Tote Company Jacqueline Kott, Alexander Hay, Kevin Miles, and Joan Morrow (ports), produced by John Clark (port). (Programmes for seasons at His Majesty's Theatre Auckland from 5 October 1964, at the Grand Opera House Wellington from 26 October 1964 (2 copies), and at the Theatre Royal Christchurch from 9 November 1964. "Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?". Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 October 1964. Programme (2 copies) "Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 5 october 1964. Programme. Wellington Goethe Society. "Die Physiker", by Friedrich Durrenmatt. Produced by Elizabeth Hilton. Victoria University of Wellington, Department of German. 10 August 1964. Programme. Quantity: 19 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Letterpress on programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1954

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1954

Description: Includes: By arrangement with M Paul Derval and Bernard Delfont, David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents the world famous "Folies Bergere Revue" (With Sonya Corbeau, Norman Vaughan, Bert Duke, Charly Wood, Trio Daresco, Guy Nelson, Renita Kramer, Bouna, Frank Cook, Chevalier Brothers, Lowe and Ladd, orchestra under Hal Moschetti). St James Theatre Wellington [1954]. Programme By arrangement with M Paul Derval and Bernard Delfont, David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents the world famous "Folies Bergere Revue" (With Sonya Corbeau, Norman Vaughan, Bert Duke, Charly Wood, Trio Daresco, Guy Nelson, Renita Kramer, Bouna, Frank Cook, Chevalier Brothers, Lowe and Ladd, orchestra under Hal Moschetti). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin [1954]. Programme David N Martin and R J Kerridge present world's most famous production "Folies Bergere" (Joie de Vivre), staged and produced by Ralton R James (With Ella Shields, Alphonse Berge, Kenny Brenna and La Mar, Jack Murray and Connie Hobbs, Warren Latona & Sparks, the six De Pauls, Chord & Discord, Ormonde Douglas, Kath Crawford, Jack Murray). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland [1954]. Programme New Zealand Registered Nurses' Association. Wellington Branch: "It's in the bag" and "Money Go Round"; concert arranged by nurses. Town Hall Wellington, 9 November [1954]. Programme Tumbleweeds variety show (With Bill Wolfgramm's Hawaiians, Esclante [Escalante?], Watson Raines, Cole Wilson and his Tumbleweeds, Cole & Nola Hewitt, Watson & Terry). [Opera House, 18 November 1954]. Programme, printed by Stewart Smith & Hall, Dunedin Quantity: 4 theatre programmes. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1937

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1937

Description: Includes: Sir Benjamin Fuller by arrangement with Mr Bertram Montague presents "Let's go places", produced by Lewis Marks (With George Doonan, Catherine Stewart, Madame Darmora and her famous troupe of Hungarian Dancers, The Two Rouges, The Four Blenders, Jewel & Warriss, The Dawn Sisters, Margaret Kelly, Alma Mackie). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 23 October 1937. Programme "Let's go places" (Produced by Lewis Marks, with George Doonan, Catherine Stewart). Grand Opera House Wellington. 25 September 1937. Programme. Frank Neil in conjunction with J C Williamson Ltd present Con Colleano and 30 international variety stars; Irene Vermillion and her famous Dart Trumpeters, in "The hits of the season". Grand Opera House Wellington, 15 September 1937. Programme. Frank Neil in conjunction with J C Williamson Ltd present Con Colleano and 30 international variety stars; Irene Vermillion and her famous Dart Trumpeters, in "Lucky stars". Grand Opera House Wellington, 15 September 1937. Programme [same as "The hits of the season"?] Frank Neil in conjunction with J C Williamson Ltd present Con Colleano and 30 international variety stars; Irene Vermillion and her famous Dart Trumpeters in "The Talk of the town". Grand Opera House Wellington. 1 September 1937. Programme. Frank Neil in conjunction with J C Williamson Ltd present Con Colleano and 30 international variety stars; Iren Vermillion and her famous Dart Trumpeters in "Three cheers for the Red White and Blue". Grand Opera House Wellington. 25 August 1937. Programme. Connors and Paul Revue Company. "Topsy Turvy" (With Mike Connors, Syd Beck, and Queenie Paul). Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 December 1927. Programme. Connors and Paul Productions by arrangement with Sir Benjamin Fuller present their new company of revue stars headed by George Wallace. "Laugh town laugh". New Opera House Wellington. 9 January 1937. Programme. The Marcus Show (under the personal direction of A B Marcus, with Leon Miller, Harold Boyd, Sharon de Vries, Fid Gordon, Ben McAtee, George Schreck, Sofia Alvarez, Six Tossing Belfords, Clymas troupe, Art Stanley, et al - photographs of Holly Innocence, Alice Bellew, Agnes McCaffery, the Dancing Bernays, Hazel Wilson, Fannie Felice, Gwendolynn Smythe-Smythe). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 27 April 1937. Programme. The Marcus Show. Dunedin season, 1937. With advertisements for Champion gasirculator ranges, the Spartan radio (New Zealand Expresss Co Ltd), Strachan's Kaka Ale (New Zealand Breweries Ltd) (2 copies - one with bronze cover, one with silver cover) The Marcus Show. (With photos of Helen Palmer, Gwendolynn Smythe-Smythe, Agnes McCaffery, Josephine Hamilton, Holly Innocence, Bobby Huguenot, Imogene Howe, Ruth Sechrist, Alice Bellew). New Opera House Wellington. 8 May 1937 (1 programme); Grand opera House Wellington. 8 May 1937 (Programme - 2 copies) The Marcus Show "La vie Paree" (under the personal direction of A B Marcus, with Leon Miller, Harold Boyd, Sharon de Vries, Fid Gordon, Ben McAtee, George Schreck, Sofia Alvarez, Six Tossing Belfords, Clymas troupe, Art Stanley, et al. The Miller Dancers, Flying Canaries, and Famous Marcus Peaches). Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 1 June 1937. Programme "Pot Pourri" (Produced by Lewis Marks, with George Doonan, Catherine Stewart, The Dawn Sisters, the Darmora Girls, The Blenders, Jewel and Warriss). Grand Opera House. 2 October 1937. Programme. 2YA, 2YC, 2YD, NBS. Stand by everybody - national stations calling! Calling all staffs!! The time 8.30 pm 5th November; The Venue The Kelburn Kiosk; The Occasion Special dance session ... Master of Ceremonies Major F H Lampen. Invitation / programme Vaudeville De Luxe. Municipal Theatre Hastings. 16 July 1937, in aid of Methodist Home & Foreign Missions, organised by H P Luke. Programme. Quantity: 15 theatre programmes.. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1922

From: [Theatre programmes of octavo size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

By: New Zealand Programme Company

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1922-01

Description: A programme for a production of " Our Miss Gibbs", produced by Theodore Trezise; musical director Colin Muston, and performers including George Warren, Vyvyan Hunt, T Marshall Johnston, W A Knox, Len Keven, W D Coltman, C Richardson, Pat Beach, C M Rattray, Chas McCallum, Capt H J Redmond, Clif Crowther, Evelyn Lynch, Lynda Murphy, Muriel Barr, Ethel Rae, Beryl Nettleton, Queenie Potter, Miss B Liddle, Ethel Skeates, Miss M Urquhart, Miss D Fenton, Ruby Smith, Miss D Cooke, Miss G Jones, Nora McManus. Blue pencil marks on some pages Other Titles - Amateur; Monckton's Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, each 220 x 140 mm.

Date: 1952

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1952

Description: Includes: Celebrity Theatre Pty Ltd, Harry Wren director, presents the brilliant musical revue, "Gay Fiesta", with a cast of 60 overseas stars. Famous Queen of song Miss Gladys Moncrieff, and George Wallace senior. Gala opening, His Majesty's Theatre (Auckland), 6 February [1952]. Programme Miss Gladys Moncrieff and George Wallace senior for the first time together. The brilliant musical revue "Gay fiesta" with a cast of 60 overseas stars. Grand Opera House Wellington, 23 February 1952. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge will present Armand Perren's "Ice Follie". Tivoli. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin [1952]. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents Armand Perren's "Ice follie", produced and directed by Armand Perren. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 4 July 1952. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents Armand Perren's "Ice follie". St James Theatre Auckland. New Zealand season commenced 29 February 1952. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents Armand Perren's "Ice follie". St James Theatre Wellington, 12 May 1952. Programme (2 copies) Joe Taylor presents his "Sydney Celebrity Club on parade". World entertainers headed by Hollywood star Cliff Edwards, Egyptian Guili Guili, American Paul Regan. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6 December 1952. Programme Joe Taylor presents his NZ tour of the Club Celebrity Sydney "On parade". (With Edwin Duff, Al Reynolds, Pamela Jopson, Glen Marks, Lucky Grills, Alex Matison, Trevor Young, the Delacadoes, Paul Regan). 1952-1953. Programme (With Wellington advertisements) (2 copies) New York Theatre productions proudly present Virgil, the premier international illusionist, and his mystery revue "Magicana". His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin, 18 April 1952. Programme New York Theatre productions proudly present Virgil, the premier international illusionist, and his mystery revue "Magicana". Grand Opera House, 12 March 1952. Programme New York Theatre productions proudly present Virgil, the premier international illusionist, and his mystery revue "Magicana". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 31 May 1952. Programme. Quantity: 11 theatre programmes.. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1945

From: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size for drama productions in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1945

Description: Includes: Auckland Repertory Theatre. "Musical chairs", by Ronald McKenzie. 3-8 December 1945. Programme. "Cathedral steps"; an anthology in praise of Britain. England's spectacular play-pageant framed by Clemence Dane on a plan produced by Basil Dean. Produced for the first time in New Zealand by Kathleen Falconer, James Clark musical director, for the NZ Red Cross Society Dunedin Sub-Committee. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 30 October - 3 November 1945. Programme. Epsom Girls' Grammar School and Auckland Grammar School. "The merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare. Director Allan McSkimming, Leah Roseveare. Musical director Frank Price. His Majesty's Theatre Queen Street. 4-6 October 1945. Programme. NZ Army Education Welfare Service. "Night must fall", by Emlyn Williams. Produced by S/Sgt Ulric Williams. Parish Hall, Suva. 19-20 July 1945. Programme. Wellington East Old Girls' Dramatic Society. "Ladies in retirement". Produced by Nola Millar. R.S.A. Hall. 24-26 October 1945. Programme (2 copies). "Worm's eye view", by R F Delderfield. Produced by William Hodge. Grand Opera House Wellington. 16 October 1945. Flyer. Quantity: 6 theatre programmes and flyers (plus duplicates).. Physical Description: Letterpress on programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1988

By: Ellison, Anthony, 1966-; Beattie, Graham Desmond, 1940-

Reference: A-338-001

Description: Shows a small mound of dust and rubble in the centre. His Majesty's Theatre (Auckland) was demolished in 1988 - see INNZ. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, on sheet 176 x 283 mm (sight)

Date: 1946

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1946

Description: Includes: Canterbury Music Festival Committee presents "Carmen". Christchurch Operatic Society. Producer Len Barnes; ballet pupils of Betty Carnochan. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 7-14 November 1946. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The desert song". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Scenery by George Upward. New Zealand tour 1946. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The desert song". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Scenery by George Upward. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 2 November 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The desert song". Produced by Alan Chapman. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 16 November 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The desert song". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Scenery by George Upward. Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 November 1946. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The desert song". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Scenery by George Upward. His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], 21 December 1946. Programme Dunedin Operatic & Dramatic Society Inc presents "Firefly", by Otto Hauerbach and Rudolf Friml. Production and ensembles by Stan Lawson; ballets by Rosetta Powell. His Majesty's Theatre [Dunedin], commencing 10 August 1946. Programme Light Opera Company (Inc) presents "Firefly", by Otto Hauerbach and Rudolf Friml. Production and ensembles by Stan Lawson; ballets by Rosetta Powell. Musical director Frank Poore. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 12 Janaury 1946. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Musical Comedy Company (Inc) presents "The firefly", by Otto Hauerbach and Rudolf Friml. Production and ensembles by Stan Lawson; ballets by Rosetta Powell. Musical director Henry Rudolph. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 2 November 1946. Programme (2 copies) Knox Church Youth Group (Masterton) presents "Mountain melody". Central School, 29 June [1946]. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff in "Viktoria and her hussar", "The merry widow" and "Rio Rita". Opera House Wellington commencing Saturday April 6 [1946]. Promotional pamphlet. J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The maid of the mountains". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. New Zealand tour 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The maid of the mountains". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 22 June 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The maid of the mountains". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 10 July 1946. Programme (2 copies, one autographed on front cover) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The maid of the mountains". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 3 August 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The merry widow". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley. New Zealand tour 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The merry widow". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 20 April 1946. Programme (3 copies including 2 different versions) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The merry widow". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 18 May 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The merry widow". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 6 June 1946. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The merry widow". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 20 July 1946. Programme The Armed Services Operatic Society presents (under the auspices of A.E.W.S.) "The mikado", by W S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Producer Eva Moore; musical director Capt Harry Brusey. Grand Opera House Wellington, 2-9 March 1946. Programme (2 copies) "Rio Rita" commencing Tuesday next April 30. Gladys Moncrieff and the famous J C Williamson Theatres Ltd Royal Comic Opera Coorenz Ziegfeld's masterpiece ... "Rio Rita". J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Rio Rita". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 7 March 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Rio Rita". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 30 April 1946. Programme (2 copies, one autographed on front cover) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Rio Rita". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. Theatre Royal Christchurch [1946]. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Rio Rita". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 10 June 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Rio Rita". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 18 July 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Rio Rita". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 21 August 1946. Programme The Christchurch Operatic Society presents "A runaway girl". Producer Eva Moore. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 31 August 1946. Programme Wellington Amateur Theatrical Club presents "Stardust" (a phantasy). Proceeds in aid of the New Zealand War Amputees' Association. Producer Helen Wilson; musical director Mrs Barrows. Grand Opera House Wellnigton, 6 August 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "The student prince". Music by Sigmund Romberg; lyrics by Dorothy Donelly. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. New Zealand tour 1946. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "The student prince". Music by Sigmund Romberg; lyrics by Dorothy Donelly. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Grand Opera House Wellington [1946]. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "The student prince". Music by Sigmund Romberg; lyrics by Dorothy Donelly. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 15 October 1946. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "The student prince". Music by Sigmund Romberg; lyrics by Dorothy Donelly. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 26 October 1946. Programme Auckland Amateur Operatic Society (Inc) presents the romantic musical play, "The vagabond king". Producer Daphne Knight assisted by Marie Gaudin; musical director Joseph Blitz; ballet mistress Edith Graham. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 28 September 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Viktoria and her hussar", by Harry Graham and Paul Abraham. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. New Zealand tour 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Viktoria and her hussar", by Harry Graham and Paul Abraham. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 6 April 1946. Programme (2 copies, one autographed by Gladys Moncrieff) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Viktoria and her hussar", by Harry Graham and Paul Abraham. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 11 May 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Viktoria and her hussar", by Harry Graham and Paul Abraham. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 22 July 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Viktoria and her hussar", by Harry Graham and Paul Abraham. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 15 August 1946. Programme. Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1952

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1952

Description: Includes: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society (Inc) present "The bartered bride". Production Edith J Johnston; musical director Georg Tintner; dance mistress Daphne Kirner; costume design Ada Hawken. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, season commencing 15 November 1952. Programme (2 copies) The Players' Theatre (Palmerston North) presents John Gay's "The beggar's opera" with the Alex Lindsay Orchestra. Producer Anthony Larsen; musical director Doris Sheppard. Mayfair Theatre, 4-6 September 1952. Programme The Light Opera Club (Inc) present Noel Coward's record breaking triumph "Bitter sweet". Producer Stan Lawson; musical director Frank Poore. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 23 August 1952. Programme and promotional pamphlet The Dunedin Operatic Society (Inc) presents its 1952 production, Noel Coward's "Bitter-sweet". (With Vincente Major) Producer Stan Lawson; musical director James Clark. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 25 October 1952. Programme Wellington Musical & Dramatic Society (Inc) proudly present the New Zealand premier performance of "Bitter sweet". Production Margaret Walker; musical direction Terry Vaughan. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 17 June 1952. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Brigadoon". Production by James MacGregor Jamieson. New Zealand tour. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Brigadoon". Production by James MacGregor Jamieson. His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], commencing 6 May 1952. Promotional pamphlet only J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Brigadoon". Production by James MacGregor Jamieson. His Majesty's Dunedin, commencing 25 June [1952]. Promotional pamphlet only. J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Brigadoon". Production by James MacGregor Jamieson. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 4 July 1952. Programme (2 copies) and promotional pamphlet Auckland Amateur Operatic Society (Inc). Oscar Asche's immortal spectacle "Chu Chin Chow". Production John N Thomson; musical director Gordon S Cole; choreography Jaen Ballantyne. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 5 April 1952. Programme The Ex-Services Operatic Society Incorporated present Sigmund Romberg's glorious musical comedy success "The desert song". Producer Gil Cornwall; musical director Lindsay Hall; choreography Bettina Edwards; scenic artist George Tarr. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 12 July 1952. Programme "The gondoliers", by W S Gilbert & A Sullivan, presented by Scots & Queen Margaret Colleges. St Francis Hall Hill St, 18-21 August 1952. Programme "The gondoliers" by W S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, presented in concert form by St James Church Choir, Lower Hutt. Conductor Harry Brusey. 8-11 October 1952. Programme Wellington Operatic & Theatrical Society presents "The waltz dream", producer Bernard O Jones; musical director Alex Lindsay; ballet mistress Jeane Horne. Costumes and scenery designed by Harry Baker. Scenes painted by Will J Conroy. [September 1952]. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1928

From: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size for drama productions in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1928

Description: Includes: Margaret Bannerman with Anthony Prinsep's London Company, in "Diplomacy". Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 October 1928. Programme (2 copies) Margaret Bannerman with Anthony Prinsep's London Company, in "Diplomacy". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 December 1928. Programme. Margaret Bannerman with Anthony Prinsep's London Company, in "Other men's wives", by Walter Hackett. Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 October 1928. Programme (2 copies) Margaret Bannerman with Anthony Prinsep's London Company, in "Our betters", by W Somerset Maugham. Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 October 1928. Programme (2 copies) Margaret Bannerman with Anthony Prinsep's London Company, in "Sexes and sevens", by Arthur Wimperis from the French of Alfred Savoir. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 11 December 1928. Programme. Margaret Bannerman with Anthony Prinsep's London Company, in "Sexes and sevens", Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 October 1928. Programme (2 copies) Margaret Bannerman with Anthony Prinsep's London Company, in "Other men's wives", "Our betters", "Sexes and sevens", and "Diplomacy". Promotional pamphlet with photographs of members of the cast. J C Williamson presents Annie Croft in "Hit the deck", by George A Highland. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 20 December 1928. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Leon Gordon in Cosmo Hamilton's delightful and daring comedy "Scandal", with May Collins. Produced by Frederick Roland. Grand Opera House Wellington, 25 July 1928. Programme J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Leon Gordon in "The trial of Mary Dugan", by Bayard Veiller, with May Collins. Produced by Frederick Roland. Grand Opera House Wellington. 25 July 1928. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Leon Gordon in "The trial of Mary Dugan", with May Collins. Produced by Frederick Roland. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 8 August 1928. Programme. William Graeme-Holder, in "Suspense". New Zealand premiere. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 27 February 1928. Souvenir programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present the eminent London actor-manager Percy Hutchison in the three-act play "The luck of the navy" by Clifford Mills. Grand Opera House Wellington, 6 October 1928. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present the eminent London actor-manager Percy Hutchison in "The joker", by Noel Scott. Preceded by "The peacemaker", by E M Bryant. Grand Opera House Wellington, 6 October 1928. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Percy Hutchison in "The laughing optimist", by Rida Johnson Young. Country tour [1928]. Programme J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Percy Hutchison in "The laughing optimist", by Rida Johnson Young. Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 October 1928. Programme (2 copies). J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Percy Hutchison in "Mr What's-his-Name". Grand Opera House Wellington, 6 October 1928. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Percy Hutchison in "Mr What's-his-Name". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 9 November 1928. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents Maurice Moscovitch in "The ringer", by Edgar Wallace. Country tour, 1928. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents Maurice Moscovitch in "The ringer", by Edgar Wallace. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 7 April 1928. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents Maurice Moscovitch in "The ringer", by Edgar Wallace. Grand Opera House Wellington. 12 May 1928. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd presents Maurice Moscovitch in "The silent house". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 28 June 1928. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents Maurice Moscovitch in "The terror", by Edgar Wallace. Grand Opera House Wellington. 12 May 1928. Programme. (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) presents "A cuckoo in the nest", by Ben Travers. Produced by George A Highland. Country tour 1928. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present "A cuckoo in the nest", by Ben Travers. Grand Opera House Wellington. 25 August 1928. Programme. (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd presents the New English Comedy Co. in "Thark", by Ben Travers. produced by George A Highland. Grand Opera House Wellington. 25 August 1928. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents the New English Comedy Co. in Ben Travers' 3-act play "Rookery nook", produced by George A Highland. Grand Opera House Wellington, 25 August 1928. Programme Quantity: 27 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Letterpress in programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1951

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1951

Description: Includes: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society Inc. presents its thirty-second season "Show boat". Produced by John N Thomson. St James Theatre, 19-31 May 1951. Programme (2 copies) Christchurch Operatic Society (Inc) present "Bless the bride", produced by Stan Lawson. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 6 October 1951. Programme Ex-Services Operatic Society Incorporated proudly present another N.Z. premiere "Castles in Spain", a South American musical romance. Produced by Leonard Green; musical director Lindsay Hall. Playhouse Auckland, commencing 20 October 1951. Programme Gisborne Amateur Operatic Society presents "Our Miss Gibbs. Produced by Cecily Gregory; musical director D G Dyer. 1951. Programme (partial) Light Opera Company present the all-time record-breaking comic opera triumph "The merry widow". Producer Molly Donald; musical director Frank Poore. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 3 November 1951. Promotional pamphlet only Masterton Choral Society presents concert version of "Maritana", composed by Vincent W Wallace. Conductor Robert Matthews; pianiste Hazel Thompson. Knox Hall Masterton, 23 June 1951. Programme (2 copies) Palmerston North Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents "The merry widow". Producer Eva Moore. Opera House Palmerston North, from 24 November [1951]. Programme Palmerston North Technical School presents Gilbetrt & Sullivan's "Yeomen of the guard", with Alex Lindsay Orchestra. Conductor Anthony Larsen; piano Doris Sheppard. 1951. Programme Timaru Choral Society. "The bartered bride", music by Frederic Smetana; libretto by Karel Sabina. Theatre Royal Timaru, 30 July 1951. Programme Wellington Musical & Dramatic Society (Inc) presents "The count of Luxembourg". Producer and musical director Edward Beeby. Grand Opera House Wellington, 21-28 July 1951. Programme (2 copies) and ticket Quantity: 11 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1973

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1973

Description: Includes: New Opera Company of Wellington. "Cosi fan tutte", by W A Mozart. University Memorial Theatre 12-27 March 1973. Musical director Prof Walter Stiasny; directed by Anthony Taylor. Programme (2 copies) and flier / booking form J C Williamson Theatres Ltd, Kerridge Odeon Corporation Ltd, Aztec Services Pty Ltd in association with the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation ... present "Godspell", a musical based on the Gospel according to St Matthew. Directed and choreographed by Sammy Bayes. Musical director Rodney Kendall; sound John Bowman; produced by Malcolm Cooke. Wellington programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd, Kerridge Odeon Corporation Ltd, Aztec Services Pty Ltd in association with the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation ... present "Godspell", a musical based on the Gospel according to St Matthew. Directed and choreographed by Sammy Bayes. Musical director Rodney Kendall; sound John Bowman; produced by Malcolm Cooke. Auckland programme Returned Services Association (Wanganui Branch). RSA Little Theatre presents "HMS Pinafore". Produced by Brian Albrett; pianist Audrey Eyres. 31 July - 4 August 1973. Programme "Lilac Time", a play with music in three acts. By pupils of George Scott Morrison Central School of Music, assisted by Raymond Hedges and Intimate Opera Group Theatre. Pianist Laural Abraham; producer George Scott Morrison. Intimate Opera Group Theatre, 135 Aro Street Wellington, Dec. 1973. Programme "Top o' the Morning" (The Emerald Isle). By pupils of George Scott Morrison, Central School Music Speech and Drama; assisted by Raymond Hedges and the Intimate Opera Theatre 135 Aro Street, 30-31 July; 1-3 August [ca 1973?]. Programme The Auckland Opera Trust present Donizetti's opera "Lucia di Lammermoor" with two overseas guest stars Mary O'Brien and Beverley Bergen. Producer Alan de Malmanche; artistic advisor Bruce Woods; chorus master Ray Wilson. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 28 April - 12 May 1973. Programme (2 copies) Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society presents David Smile's production of "The merry widow". Regent Theatre Masterton, 23-28 July 1973. Programme "Te Papaioea", commissioned by the Palmerston North Arts Council with the assistance of the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council and the Palmerston North City Corporation. Music by Ian McDonald; words and script by Paul Maunder. Director and designer Bob McMurray. Musical director John Emeleus. Programme design Ray Thorburn. [1973]. Programme (2 copies) and booking slip (2 copies) New Zealand Music / Theatre Ensemble. "The soldier's tale" (Stravinsky); "Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda". Directed George Webby; designer Grant Tilly (With Stephen Crane, Fergus Dick, Lewis Rowe, Sherril Cooper, Keith Lewis). 1973 tour. St James Theatre Wellington, 4 October [1973]. Promotional pamphlet only (2 copies) Auckland Opera Trust. "Tosca", by Giacomo Puccini (With Elisabeth Hellawell or Helga Willis as Tosca, and Warwick Smith, Anthony Benfell, Salvatore Gagliardi). Producer Alan de Malmanche; musical director Juan Matteucci. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, September 1973. Programme (2 copies) Robert Raymond and Gilbert and Sullivan For All Ltd bring you "The world of Gilbert and Sullivan" as performed by the stars from the D'Oyley Carte Opera Co. (With Donald Adams, Thomas Round, John Cartier, Helen Landis, Anna Bernardin, Clive Timms). NZ tour 1973. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1929

By: Culhane, Francie, active 2000

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1929

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. "Florodora". His Majesty's Theatre, 30 August 1929. Programme Eugenie and Edwin Dennis present "A country girl". Grand Opera House Wellington. 17-20 April 1929. Programme (2 copies) The Dennis Operatic Society present "The Arcadians". Grand Opera House Wellington. 3-8 May 1929. Programme. "Diane develops"; a musicomedy in three acts. A Cardston-Baxter production. Hawera, Manaia, Stratford and Eltham, 10-20 May 1929. Programme Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller present George Wallace and his revue company. "Alpine antics", and "A life on the ocean wave". St James Theatre Auckland. 1929. Programme. Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller present George Wallace and his talented company in "His Royal Highness". St James Theatre Auckland. 1929. Programme. Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller present George Wallace in "When knights were bold". St James Theatre Auckland. 1929 Programme. Sir Benjamin & John Fuller present "Rio Rita". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 25 July 1929. Programme. Sir Benjamin & John Fuller present "Rio Rita". His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. Programme. Sir Benjamin and John Fuller present "Rio Rita" with Miss Gladys Moncrieff. New Zealand tour 1929. Programme. Invercargill Amateur Operatic Society presents "The Duchess of Dantzic". Municipal Theatre Invercargill, 21-25 October 1929. Programme. Nelson Amateur Operatic & dramatic Society present the musical farce "Going up". Nelson and Blenheim, 30 July - 3 August 1929. Programme Wellington Amateur Theatrical Society. "Our Miss Gibbs". Grand Opera House Wellington. 8 June 1929. Programme (2 copies, one with pink cover, one with blue) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present "The desert song". Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 September 1929. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd presents "The desert song". Theatre Royal Christchurch.8 October 1929. Programme. J C Williamson N.Z. Ltd. "The desert song". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 October 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present "The desert song". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 20 November 1929. Programme J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present "The desert song". Country tour 1929. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "Lilac time". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 26 December 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present "The vagabond king". Grand Opera House Wellington. 12 March 1929. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Some Auckland programmes donated by Francie Culhane in 2000; one from the collection of Karen Glasgow, 2005.

Date: 1963

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1963

Description: Includes programmes for: The Australian Ballet. The Company: Kathleen Gorham, Sonia Arova, Garth Welch, Caj Selling ... Programme guide / itinerary / application form [with application form removed] The Australian Ballet. "Les rendezvous", "One in five", "Don Quixote", "Melbourne Cup". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 20 June 1963. Programme (2 copies) The Australian Ballet. "Swan Lake". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 20 June 1963. Programme (2 copies) The Australian Ballet. "Les sylphides", "Just for fun", "Sylvia", or "Pas classique", "The lady and the fool". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 20 June 1963. Programme (2 copies) The Australian Ballet. "Les rendezvous", "One in five", "Don Quixote", "Melbourne Cup". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 22 and 23 July 1963. Programme (2 copies) The Australian Ballet. "Swan lake" Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 24 July 1963. Programme (2 copies) The Australian Ballet. "Les sylphides", "Just for fun", "Sylvia", or "Pas classique", "The lady and the fool". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 18 July 1963. Programme (2 copies) Georgian State Dance Company; the world's greatest dancers. St James Theatre. Auckland 12-17 August; St James Theatre Wellington 19-24 August 1963. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying under 250 mm.

Date: 1951

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1951-GS

Description: Includes: Gilbert and Sullivan Opera season at the Opera House Wellington, commencing 1 March 1951. Season pamphlet "Cox and box" and "Pirates of Penzance". New Zealand tour. Programme "Cox and box" and "Pirates of Penzance". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) "The gondoliers". New Zealand tour. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 10 January 1951. Programme (2 copies) "The gondoliers". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) "The gondoliers". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 3-21 April 1951. Programme "The gondoliers". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, season 26 April - 12 May 1951. Programme "Iolanthe". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) "The mikado". New Zealand tour. Programme "The mikado". New Zealand tour. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 10 January, 1951. Programme (2 copies) "The mikado". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) "Trial by jury" and "HMS Pinafore". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) "Trial by jury" and "HMS Pinafore". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin [1951]. Programme "Yeomen of the guard". New Zealand tour. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 10 January, 1951. Programme (2 copies) "Yeomen of the guard". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1955 - 1957

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1955/1957

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: Undated: Te Kuiti Choral and Operatic Society. "The mikado"; produced by Dawn Grainger; musical director Bill McMinn. [1950s?]. Programme in the shape of a fan 1955: Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society (Inc) proudly presents "The desert song". Producer Eva Moore; conductor Stan Pearson. Regent Theatre, 21-24 March 1955. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Napier Operatic Society presents "Desert song". Municipal Theatre, Napier and Hastings, 17-24 September, 28 September - 1 October [1955]. Programme Whangarei Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society proudly presents their first 1955 production "The desert song", by Harbach, Romberg, Hammerstein. Directed by Bruce Wightman; dances Monica Wightman. Town Hall, 27 June - 1 July 1955. Programme Auckland Amateur Operatic Society (Inc) in collaboration with the Auckland Festival Society (Inc) presents "Hugh the drover". Words by Harold Childs; music by R Vaughan Williams. Produced by H Powell Lloyd. (With Joan Stuart, Ronald Dowd). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 26 May 1955. Programme Napier Frivolity Minstrels present the sparkling pantomime "Jack and Jill". Municipal Theatre Napier, 5, 7 and 12 November 1955. Programme Gisborne Amateur Operatic Society. "No No Nanette". Book by Otto Harbach and Frank Mandel; lyrics by Irving Caesar and Otto Harbach; music by Vincent Youmans. Produced by Stan Vincent; musical director J S Rutherford. Opera House Gisborne, 18-24 October 1955. Programme Palmerston North Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society Inc. "New moon", by Oscar Hammerstein II, Frank Mandel, Laurence Schwab; music by Sigmund Romberg. Produced by Eva Moore; musical director C L Mowlem. Opera House, 16-23 July [1955]. Programme Theatre Guild (NZ) Ltd. "The York Nativity Play", adapted by Martin Browne. Directed by John N Thomson (With Darryl Forbes-Dawson, John C Thomas, Ronald Gregory, Zoe Hunter, etc). Various Auckland venues, December 1955. Programme 1956: Auckland Operatic Society presents "Naughty Marietta" (Australasian stage premiere). Music by Victor herbert; book and lyrics by Rida Johnson Young. Produced by Rex Sayers; costumes designed by Molly Cook. (With Trevor Crabb and Valerie Isbister). His Majesty's Theatre, commencing 15 September 1956. Programme and promotional pamphlet Napier Operatic Society. "The new moon", by Oscar Hammerstein II, Frank Mandel, Lawrence Schwab; music by Sigmund Romberg. Produced by Eva Moore (With Grace Tough, Robert Houston, Ken Stewart, Gavin Garner, Gordon Johansen, Maureen Brady, Bob Ross, Joy McNamara, Reg Johnston, Mona Fauchelle, Ngaire Porter [later known as Nyree Dawn Porter - see photo on page 24]). Municipal Theatre Napier 15-22 September; Municipal Theatre Hastings, 26-29 September [1956]. Programme (2 copies) Masterton Amateur Operatic Society. "Rio Rita". Producer Eva Moore; musical directors Edna Paterson and Stan Pearson. Regent Theatre, March 1956. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Hastings Musical Comedy Company. "Rose Marie". Municipal Theatre Hastings, 10-19 September 1956; Napier 1-3 October 1956. Programme Levin Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. "Sweethearts", produced by Ernest E Le Grove. Regent Theatre [Levin. May 1956]. Programme 1957: Community Operatic Society proudly presents as its ninth annual production, the operetta "Sally", Jerome Kern. Producer Fred Barnes. Campbell Hall, Mount Eden, commencing 25 June 1957. Programme The Dutch Drama Group of the Dutch Club Inc presents in English "The black tulip", a musical comedy adapted from the novel of Alexandre Dumas by Bert van Eysselteyn. Produced by Toetie Breman. [September 1957]. Programme and book of words. Napier Frivolity Minstrels present the gorgeous pantomime "Capt Kidd". 60th Jubilee. Municipal Theatre Napier, 9, 11 and 16 November 1957. Programme Hastings Musical Comedy Company presents the hawke's bay stage premiere of "Naughty Marietta". producer Jack Baxter; musical director Henry Rudolph. Municipal Theatre Hastings 9-18 September; Napier 2-5 October 1957. Programme Napier Operatic Society (Inc) presents "Oklahoma"; music by Richard Rodgers; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein 2nd. Produced by Eva Moore; musical director R Mulholland. Municipal Theatre Napier, 14-21 September; Municipal Theatre Hastings, 25-28 September 1957. Programme Palmerston North Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (Inc). "Rose Marie", book and lyrics by Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II; music by Rudolph Friml and Herbert Stothart. Produced by Eva Moore; musical director C L Mowlem. Municipal Opera House Palmerston North, 6-17 April 1957. Programme Te Kuiti Choral & Operatic Society presents "Merrie England", by Edward German. Produced by Dawn Grainger. [1957]. Programme Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society (Inc). "Wild violets". Producer Eva Moore; conductor Ron Hargreaves; piano Kenneth Wilton. Regent Theatre Masterton, March 1957. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Quantity: 22 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 350 mm.

Date: 1958

From: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size for drama productions in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1958

Description: Includes: CAS Theatre presents "Waiting for Godot", by Samuel Becket. Produced by Ronald Barker. [August 1958]. Flyer and programme (2 copies) The Benmoss Circuit by arrangement with Celebrity Circuit Attractions Pty Ltd presents "Ladies' night in a turkish bath", by Cyrus Wood, Avery Hopwood and Charleton Andrews. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 26 December 1958. Programme. CAS Theatre presents "Candida" by George Bernard Shaw. Directed by Ronald Barker. University of Auckland Council of Adult Education [1958]. Programme. Community Players. "Yes and no", by Kenneth Horne, under the direction of Mae Cleall. Community Centre Hall, Cambridge terrace Wellington, 24-25 June 1958. Programme Robert Helpman in "Nude with violin", by Noel Coward. Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 November 1958. Programme (2 copies) Robert Helpman in "Nude with violin", by Noel Coward. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 10 November 1958. Programme. (2 copies) Robert Helpman in "Nude with violin", by Noel Coward. Opera House Palmerston North, 24-26 November 1958. Programme Robert Helpman in "Nude with violin", by Noel Coward. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [1958]. Programme. New Zealand University Drama Festival. VUW Little Theatre. 19-20 August 1958. (VUW "the rope", by Eugene O'Neill, produced by Heather Scott; AU "Empty theatre", by Graeme Nixon, produced by Graeme Nixon' OU "The ass and the philosophers", by Gwenyth Jones, produced by Tudor Bostock; CU "The strolling clerk from Paradise", by Hans Sacchs produced by Joan Jackson). Programme. Shoestring Players Berhampore. "See how they run", by Philip King. Produced by Kemp Eriksen. 24-25 June [1958?]. Programme. Shoestring Players Berhampore "Tell me the truth", by Leslie Howard. Produced by Kemp Eriksen and Alan Smith. South Wellington School Hall. 10-12 November 1958. Programme. Sybil Thorndike and Lewis Casson in "The chalk garden", by Enid Bagnold. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 5 April 1958. Programme. Sybil Thorndike and Lewis Casson in "The chalk garden", by Enid Bagnold. Theatre Royal Christchurch [1958]. Programme Sybil Thorndike and Lewis Casson in "The chalk garden", by Enid Bagnold. Grand Opera House Wellington. 24 April 1958. Programme (2 copies) and flyer. Taumarunui Repertory Society presents "The Hollow", by Agatha Christie. Produced by Anne McClymont. Winter Show Building Taumarunui, 19-22 November 1958. Programme. Thursday Theatre Society Inc. "Cry wolf", by Stafford Byrne. Produced by Bruce Hamlin. Wellington Town Hall Concert Chamber. 5-7 June 1958. Programme. Wanganui Repertory Society. "Witness for the prosecution", by Agatha Christie. Prodiced by Alexia Rankin. Wanganui Opera House, 26-28 April 1958. Programme Emlyn Williams as Charles Dickens. Tour of New Zealand and Australia, 1958. Programme. (2 copies) D D O'Connor in association with R J Kerridge presents Emlyn Williams as Charles Dickens. Wellington Concert Chamber. Commencing 31 March 1958. Flyer. Emlyn Williams as "A boy growing up", an entertainment from the stories of Dylan Thomas. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 20 theatre programmes and flyers (plus duplicates).. Physical Description: Letterpress on programmes, sizes below 250 mm. Transfers: Transfer to Published: Wellington Competitions Society festival programme 1918.

Date: 1962

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1962

Description: Includes programmes for: Margot Fonteyn and David Blair with stars of the Royal Ballet. Australian and New Zealand tour April-May 1962, by kind permission of the General Administrator. (With pictured dancers Margot Fonteyn, David Blair, Annette Page, Brian Shaw, Maryon Lane, Bryan Ashbridge, Robin Haig, Ronald Emblen; and associated personnel Dudley Simpson, Leon Arnold, William Beresford, Ralph Mace). Programme booklet (2 copies) Margot Fonteyn - Accompanying grey programme fliers for individual (undated) nights' performances, beginning with: "The lady and the fool", Peasant pas de deux from "Giselle", "Raymonda" grand pas de deux (2 copies) "Solitaire", "Le spectre de la rose" (2 copies) "Solitaire", "Peasant pas de deux from "Giselle" (2 copies) Luisillo and his Spanish Dance Theatre. Grand Opera House Wellington [1962]. Red programme, beginning with "Sanlucar de Barrameda" (2 copies) Luisillo and his Spanish Dance Theatre. Grand Opera House Wellington [1962]. Orange programme, beginning with "Reflejos de la Giralda" (2 copies) Luisillo and his Spanish Dance Theatre. The return of a genius! His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. First programme 23-30 May; second programme 31 May - 2 June, 4 June, 9 June. Promotional flyer Luisillo and his Spanish Dance Theatre. New Zealand tour, May 23rd to August 2nd 1962. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. Programme no. 2 Luisillo and his Spanish Dance Theatre. Majestic Theatre Christchurch [1962]. Orange programme, beginning with "Reflejos de la Giralda". Luisillo and his Spanish Dance Theatre. [Dunedin, 1962]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying under 250 mm. Provenance: One programme donated by J Maybury in 1998; one by Patience Kearns 2016.

Date: 1928

By: Culhane, Francie, active 2000

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1928

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. "The belle of New York". His Majesty's Theatre, 20 September 1928. Programme Miss Nesta Carwell Cooke presents "The choosing of a dancer", by Wilson Hogg. Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 November [1928]. programme David Devitt presents the musical comedy "Irene". Grand Opera House Wellington. 29 September 1928. Programme (2 copies) Eltham Amateur Operatic Society presents "La mascotte". Eltham, New Plymouth, Hawera, Stratford, 25 July - 1 August 1928. Programme Sir Benjamin & John Fuller present "Archie". St James Theatre Auckland. 5 July 1928. (2 copies, one with torn cover) Sir Benjamin & John Fuller present "Mercenary Mary". St James Theatre Auckland 1928. (2 copies) Sir Benjamin & John Fuller present "Sunny". St James Theatre Auckland. 1928. Fuller-Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera. "Un ballo in Maschera" (A masked ball). His Majesty's Theatre Wellington, 1928. Programme (2 copies)(together with a synopsis of the opera) Fuller-Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera. "The Barber of Seville". His Majesty's Theatre Wellington, 1928. Fuller-Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera. "The Barber of Seville". St James Theatre Auckland, 1928. Fuller-Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera. "Carmen". His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. 1928. Fuller-Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera. "Faust". His Majesty's Theatre Wellington, 1928. Fuller-Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera. "Faust". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 23 June 1928. Fuller-Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera. "La Traviata". His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. 1928. Fuller-Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera. "Il Trovatore". His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. 1928. (together with the synopsis of the opera). Fuller-Gonsalez Italian Opera Company. "Il Trovatore". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 13 October 1928. Fuller-Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera. "Lohengrin". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 13 October 1928. Plus folded pamphlet about the opera. Fuller-Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera Company. "Lucia di Lammermoor". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 23 June 1928. Fuller-Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera Company. "Lucia di Lammermoor". His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. 1928. (together with a separate synopsis of the opera) Fuller-Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera. "Mignon". His Majesty's Theatre Wellington 1928. Gisborne Amateur Operatic Society. "The Arcadians". Opera House, 22-27 October 1928. Programme Invercargill Amateur Operatic Society. "The belle of New York". Municipal Theatre, 1928. Programme London Musical Comedy Company in "Archie", "Sunny", and "Mercenary Mary". NZ tour. Programme London Musical Comedy Company in "Archie", "Sunny", "Mercenary Mary". New Opera House Christchurch. 1928. London Musical Comedy Company in "Archie", "Sunny", "Mercenary Mary". His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. 1928 (2 copies) Nelson Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. "The belle of New York". Theatre Royal Nelson, and Blenheim, 9-20 October [1928?]. New Musical Comedy Company. "Queen high". Grand Opera House Wellington, 14 March 1928. Programme New Musical Comedy Company. "Queen high". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 14 April 1928. Royal Comic Opera Company. "The student prince". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 4 August 1928. (Opening of the New Theatre Royal). Royal Comic Opera Company. "The student prince". His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin. 26 July 1928. Programme. Royal Comic Opera Company. "The student prince". Grand Opera House Wellington. 28 June 1928. (2 copies) Stratford Amateur operatic Society. "The Arcadians", a Cardston-Baxter production. Town Hall Stratford, 26-28 March 1928. Programme $10.00 (A OPERA 1928) Waipukurau Operatic Musical and Dramatic Society. "What happened to Jones". Municipal Theatre, 13 February 1928. Programme Waipukurau Amateur Operatic Musical & Dramatic Society. "A country girl". Theatre, 24-27 April 1928. Municipal Theatre, 24-27 April 1928. Programme Wellington Amateur Theatrical Society. "Belle of New York". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 April 1928. (2 copies) J C Williamson. "The girl friend" with Annie Croft. Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 December 1928. (2 copies) J C Williamson. "The girl friend" with Annie Croft. Country tour 1928. Programme (2 copies). JC Williamson. "Hit the deck" with Annie Croft. Country tour. 1928. Programme (2 copies). J C Williamson. "Hit the deck". Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 December 1928 (2 copies) J C Williamson. Beppie de Vries in "Madame de Pompadour". Grand Opera House Wellington. 28 June 1928. (2 copies) J C Williamson. "Patience" (Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 14 January 1928. J C Williamson. "Rose Marie; a romance of the Canadian Rockies". Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 January 1928 (2 copies) J C Williamson. "Rose Marie". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 10 March 1928. Programme. J C Williamson. "Rose Marie". Country tour. 1928. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson. "Tip-toes". Country tour. J C Williamson. "Tip-toes". Grand Opera House Wellington. 14 March 1928. Programme (2 copies). J C Williamson. "Tip-toes". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 15 February 1928. Quantity: 1 box(es) containing three folders. Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.