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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: 1955

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1955

Description: Includes: Dunedin Operatic and Dramatic Society Inc presents "Bob's your uncle". Producer Stan Lawson; guest conductor Ken Smith. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 17 September 1955. Programme (2 copies) Masterton Choral Society presents "Carmen", a romantic opera in four acts by Georges Bizet. Conductor Harry Botham. Town Hall Masterton, 12 November 1955. Programme (2 copies) Hamilton Dickson Light Opera Singers, supported by Alex Lindsay Orchestra present Wellington premiere concert version of "The Emerald Isle", by Basil Hood, Arthur Sullivan, Edward German. Musical director Hamilton Dickson. Wellington Concert Chamber 4 Oct; Taita Community Centre Hall, 5 Oct; Epuni Community Centre Hall, 6 October 1955. Programme The Light Opera Club (Inc) presents "Firefly" by Otto Hauerbach; music by Rudolph Friml. Producer Maurice Gray; musical director Frank Poore. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 1 October 1955. Programme (autographed) Hamilton Dickson presents "The gypsies"; a light opera in two acts, by Hamilton Dickson. Scenery by Will Conroy; dancers from Jeane Horne's Studio. Wellington, [1955]. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Wellington Technical College Old Students' Light Opera Group presents "Love at the inn", by Roger Quilter. Australasian premiere. Musical director Anthony Larsen; ballet mistress Dorothy Daniels. Technical College Theatre; 28-30 September, 1 October [1955]. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Armand Perren's production of "Puss in Boots on ice". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 27 May 1955. Programme Perren Productions Pty Ltd by arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Rose Marie on ice". Book and lyrics by Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II; music by Rudolph Friml and Herbert Stathart. Produced and directed by Armand Perren. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 9 April 1955. Programme Perren Productions Pty Ltd by arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Rose Marie on ice". Book and lyrics by Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II; music by Rudolph Friml and Herbert Stathart. Produced and directed by Armand Perren. Grand Opera House, commencing 26 May 1955. Programme Perren Productions Pty Ltd by arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Rose Marie on ice". Book and lyrics by Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II; music by Rudolph Friml and Herbert Stathart. Produced and directed by Armand Perren. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 13 July 1955. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1955

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1955

Description: Includes: David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents the Queen of the Keyboard, Winifred Atwell, a French flavoured revue featuring international variety stars (Joe Church, Eddie Vitch, Robert O'Donnell, Romaine & Claire, Barry Rugless, The Four Hellos, Fay Agnew). Production by Ralton R James. [New Zealand tour 1955]. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents the Queen of the Keyboard, Winifred Atwell, a French flavoured revue featuring international variety stars (Joe Church, Eddie Vitch, Robert O'Donnell, Romaine & Claire, Barry Rugless, The Four Hellos, Fay Agnew, Canfield Smith). Production by Ralton R James. [Wellington season 1955]. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents the Queen of the Keyboard, Winifred Atwell, a French flavoured revue featuring international variety stars (Joe Church, Eddie Vitch, Robert O'Donnell, Romaine & Claire, Barry Rugless, The Four Hellos, Fay Agnew, Canfield Smith). Production by Ralton R James. St James Theatre [Auckland season, 1955]. Programme The Great Benyon presents master of a million mysteries "Bam-Boo-Zalem", a magical revue and novelty fantasy. Regent Theatre Masterton, 31 October - 3 November [1955]. Promotional pamphlet. Franquin. Majestic Theatre Christchurch, 14 September 1955. Programme Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd in association with Ziegfield Theatrical productions proudly present the world-famous, all-coloured American musical revue Harlem Blackbirds, produced written and directed by Larry Steele. His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], 26 December 1955. Programme D D O'Connor and R J Kerridge present the leading English marionette theatre, The Hogarth Puppets, personally directed by Jan Bussell and Ann Hogarth, assisted by Sally Bussell. Tour of New Zealand, 1955. Programme (2 copies) D D O'Connor and R J Kerridge present the leading English marionette theatre, The Hogarth Puppets, personally directed by Jan Bussell and Ann Hogarth, assisted by Sally Bussell. Paramount Theatre 17-21 May [1945]. Flier Hutt Valley 30,000 Club (Inc). Grand Queen Carnival. Inaugural dinner, [State Theatre Petone], 24 November 1955. Menu (with photographs of Queen Alma (Hutt Valley Softball Assn), Queen Rosina (Hutt Valley Indoor Basketball Assn), Queen Kay (Petone RSA), and Queen Annette (Hutt Soccer Cricket Club)) L A Hay in association with International Artists proudly presents the all-star variety show "New faces". Music by T Noorts, costumes by Miss Nancy Nodwell. (With Scandali (accordion), Johnny Irish (singer), Julie La Queen (contortionist), Mandrake (magician) and his assistant Anita, Carmelita (singer), the Musketeers (harmonica players), Jenny (singer), Marvelo (hypnotist), Frank Garrit (dancer), Dalas Lea-Nora (strip tease). Grand Opera House Wellington [31 January 1955]. Programme (2 copies) Lawrence Alfred Hay in association with International Artists proudly presents the all star variety show, "New faces" of 1955 (With Chat and Back Chat (comedians), Julia La Queen (contortionist), Carmelita (soprano), Lolita (amazing memory), Lottie and Johnny (singers), Zeke and his geetar, Kolin and Klive (balancers), juno and his unicycles, the Three Musketeers (harmonic players), Lorraine Ayers (singer), Dalas-Lea-Nora (striptease), Cole Ritter (yodeller), the Lohtas (balancers) including Kolin Lohta). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 16 June 1955. Programme. George Tollerton Associates present Britain's present singing entertainer, "An evening with Donald Peers", with Keith Petersen (comedian), Terry Wilkinson (piano). Grand Opera House Wellington [10 September 1955]. Programme (2 copies) Perren Productions Pty Ltd by arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Puss in Boots on ice". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 9 April 1955. Programme Perren Productions Pty Ltd by arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Rose Marie on ice". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 9 April 1955. Programme Perren Productions Pty Ltd by arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Rose Marie on ice". Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 May 1955. Programme (2 copies) Perren Productions Pty Ltd by arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Rose Marie on ice". Theatre Royal Christchurch [ca July 1955?]. Programme The Red Star Club (Inc) proudly presents their musical review "Variety on parade", produced by Roy Newton (late of J C Williamson Coy). (Conductor S Pearson). [Masterton, 1955]. Programme David N Martin and R J Kerridge present the voice of Paris, Jean Sablon in the lavish, laughter-laden revue "La vie Parisienne", produced by Ralton R James (with The Chadells, Margaret Brown, Roy Barbour, Harry Jacobson, the Myrons, Buck and Chic, Francis van Dyck, Warren Latona and Sparks). New Zealand tour 1955. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin and R J Kerridge present the voice of Paris, Jean Sablon in the lavish, laughter-laden revue "La vie Parisienne", produced by Ralton R James. Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 April 1955. Programme (2 copies) St Marks, Wellington introduces for your entertainment "Jubilee concert" and supporting artistes (Lorna & Ronnie Pender, Joan Veltman, Ngaire Holley, John Epsom, Jean Curtis, Mrs W H Baird and E C Jamieson, David Crewes, F Malthus, etc). 6 October [1955]. Programme (and newsclipping reviews) Quantity: 15 theatre programmes.. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1953

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1953

Description: Includes: The Adelphi Cabaret, 126 Cuba Street. Special announcement: "Kid Boots" season ... every night will be a carnival night. Book your tables at once ... Rodney Pankhurst, manager. Flier only "Cinderella on ice" pantomime. (With Marika Saary, Tony Daveron, David Wheeler, Will Gracey, Lester Brown, Paul Dalton, Nina Brown, Dina Kolkos, Wally Ruffe, the Arnedis). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 16 December 1953. Programme (2 copies) 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, Guy Nelson, Dorothy Hall, Norman Vaughan, Lewis Jacob, Bert Duke, Renita Kramer, Peggy Phillips, Val Coburn, Pat Thompson, Pat Penrose, Janice Pritchard, Loew and Ladd, orchestra under Hal Moschetti). St James Theatre Auckland [1953]. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents Armand Perren's "Hot ice" famous Ice Follie Co., with new American skating stars (With Farrar and Carter, Pat Gregory, Diana Grafton, Jimae, Nellie Small, Eddie Ash, Cissy Trenholm, Chribi, Marika Saary, Terry Scanlon, etc). Theatre Royal Christchurch [1953]. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents Armand Perren's "Hot ice" famous Ice Follie Co., with new American skating stars. St James Theatre Wellington. [1953]. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents the Kiwis Revue Company; the original Middle East Kiwis Revue Company. New Zealand tour 1953. "Cassino". Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents the Kiwis Revue Company; the original Middle East Kiwis Revue Company. New Zealand tour 1953. "Now is the hour". Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents the Kiwis Revue Company; the original Middle East Kiwis Revue Company. "Cassino". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 1 July 1953. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents the Kiwis Revue Company; the original Middle East Kiwis Revue Company. "Cassino". His Majesty's Theatre, commencing 15 August 1953. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents the Kiwis Revue Company; the original Middle East Kiwis Revue Company. "Now is the hour". His Majesty's Theatre, commencing 28 December 1953. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "The Tommy Trinder show", devised and produced by Ralton R James (With Halama & Konarski, the Botonds, Carl Ames, Professor Olgo & Partner, Toni Lamond) [Wellington, 1953]. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "The Tommy Trinder show", introducing internationally famous overseas stars. New Zealand tour 1953. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "The Tommy Trinder show", with internationally famous variety acts. Promotional pamphlet David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "The Tommy Trinder show", introducing internationally famous overseas stars. Grand Opera House, Wellington [1953]. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "The Tommy Trinder show", introducing internationally famous overseas stars. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 19 June 1953. Programme Quantity: 14 theatre programmes.. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1940 - 1959

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to pantomimes and pantomime extravaganzas performed in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-PANTOMIME-1940/1959

Description: Includes: 1941: J C Williamson present "Aladdin", gorgeous pantomime, with the Great Levante as Abanazar. (With Doris Whimp, Ed Edwards, Esme Levante, Ursula Irving, Robert Butt, Joe Valli & Laurie Long, Gwen Pike & Gwen Bazeley, George Corelli and Ronald Shand - all photographed). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing Boxing Day 26 December 1941. Programme 1942: J C Williamson's mammoth pantomime "Aladdin" and his wonderful lamp, with the Great Levante as Abanazar (With Doris Whimp, Esme Levante, Ursula Irving, Kathleen Ferris, Eddie Edwards, Ronnie Shand, George Corelli, Joe Valli, Lawrence Long, Robert Butt). Theatre Royal (Christchurch?), 25-26 February [1942]. Promotional pamphlet J C Williamson present "Aladdin and the wonderful lamp", gorgeous pantomime, with the Great Levante as Abanazar. (With Doris Whimp, Ed Edwards, Esme Levante, Ursula Irving, Robert Butt, Joe Valli and Lawrie Long, Gwen Pike and Gwen Bazeley, George Corelli and Ronald Shand. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin [early 1942?]. Programme 1945: "Cinderella", in aid of patriotic funds. (With Dorothy Seymour, Monica Daly-Peoples, Daphne Violich, Jeanne Goss, Valerie Jackman, Valerie Holder, Elwyn Stannard, Dorothy Daniels (ballet mistress); producer Frank E Crowther). Grand Opera House Wellington, [September 1945]. Souvenir programme 1946: The Frivolity Minstrels present the gorgeous pantomime "Bo-Peep". Provincial tour 1946. Souvenir programme 1947: The Frivolity Minstrels present the gorgeous pantomime "The sleeping beauty". Provincial tour 1947. Souvenir programme (2 copies) 1949: Wairarapa RSA proudly presents for your entertainment the gorgeous English pantomime "Mother Goose". Written and produced by Eddie Martin, the popular English pantomime dame. Regent Theatre Masterton, 23-25, 30-31 MArch & 1 April 1949. Souvenir programme 1950: David N Martin and R J Kerridge present the greatest of all Tivoli shows "The talk of the town", and the glorious favourite pantomime "Mother Goose" (With Ben Wrigley, Sylvia Kellaway, the Whirlwind Elwardos, Walthon and Pretty Dorraine, George Hurd & Doreen, Astley & Jenny, Inky Williams and pupils for the Dorothy Daniels' Studio). [1950]. Programme 1953?: Armand Perren presents a great Christmas holiday show "Cinderella on ice", written and produced by Joe Lawman. The world's best loved pantomime but more sparkling and funnier than ever before. The Playhouse [Auckland?], commencing Boxing Day [1953]. Flyer / programme 1954: Wairarapa R.S.A. proudly presents the gorgeous English pantomime "Puss in Boots", headed and produced by Eddie Martin as "Mother Hubbard", with Cecily Stuart the talented danseuse and choreographer. Masterton Municipal Theatre, 8-15 May [1954] (2 copies) (dated from advert inside back cover for Daimler Conquest car) 1955: The Masterton 20,000 Club in association with Eddie Martin Productions proudly present the brilliant spectacle fashioned on a Drury Lane pantomime, "Jack and the beanstalk", written and produced by Eddie Martin; choreography by Cecily Stuart. Municipal Theatre Masterton, 7-14 May [1955]. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Armand Perren's "Puss in Boots on ice" (With Pat Gregory, Barbara Howe, Terry Scanlon, Britta Rahlen, Kenny Lamb, Reg Park, Joe Whitehouse, Wim de Jong, Geoff Thorne, Carl Carlisle & Maisie Weldon, Lorretta Weldon, Reg Redcliffe, Marie Seymour and the Maxwells - all photographed). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 27 May 1955. Programme and pink flyer. Quantity: 12 programmes and flyers. Physical Description: Programmes sizes varying up to 240 mm.