Places

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: 1977

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1977

Description: Includes fliers for the following: Ace of Clubs Auckland: Diamond Lil meets Fred Dagg; Diamond Lil meets Derek Payne; Diamond Lils a Broad; Diamond Lil and Howard Morrison; Shoreline Cabaret: The Tiongco Brothers, Inkspots, Gigi Galon, Gerry and the Pacemakers. Flier (2 copies) Robert Bennett - mime. 8 May 1977. Programme sheet The new Andy Stewart Show, with Debbie Stewart, John Macdonald, John Carmichael, Mark. Programme (with signed portrait photographs of the performers) Red Mole & friends. Cabaret Capital Strut. The Balcony, 57A Victoria Street Wellington. [1977] Flier (2 copies) and ticket (1) "Ghost rite". Red Mole, Beaver, Country Flyers & guests. Maidment Theatre Auckland 24-25 Feb; Opera House Wellington 4-5 March [1977]. Yellow flier (2 copies) Red Mole Enterprises proudly present "Arabian Nights", at the Balcony, 57A Victoria Street. Decoration courtesy of Narnia. [1977?] Quantity: 6 fliers and programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, under 300 mm. Provenance: Some programmes from the estate of William Neil MacRae, 2005; one from Hocken Library 2017

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: 1911

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1911

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: Fuller's Vaudeville Company. Programme for week ending Saturday 4 March [1911] The Gisborne Club. Theatre night (With the Gisborne Club Orchestra, Mr F Teat, Mr Morris, Mr Baldrey, Mr Williamson, Mr Zachariah). Thursday 17 August 1911. Programme Quantity: 1 programmes and fliers. Physical Description: Printed programmes, under 300 mm.

Date: 1967

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1967

Description: Includes: Sumner Community Centre present their 1967 revue "Thru time and space", produced by Mollie Gibbons. 9-11 March 1967. Programme [Victoria University] Extravaganza, 26 April - 6 May 1967. Director Peter Debreceny; Producer Bill Sheat. Music director Gilbert Haisman; choreographer Deirdre Tarrant; stage manager Warwick Smith; set designer Allan Lees. Script writers Steve Whitehouse and Roger Hall. Programme Quantity: 2 theatre programmes. 1.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm. Provenance: Various donations.

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 - 1955

From: [Ephemera and posters around A3 size, for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and performances in New Zealand. 1900-1969].

By: Gibson, R J, active 1998

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-1939-01

Description: An arrangement of text. Performers included: Herbert F (Tony) Woods, Famous Jenkins Clown Troupe, The Yodelling Girl, Mr H E Rillstone (cartoonist), Doug Kedzlie's Savonia Dance Band, Miss Dorothy Laing (acrobatic dancer), Mr L McIlvride (baritone), Will Henry (one-man band), Brian Barstow (impersonater of Stanley Holloway), R M Stratmore and his English concertina, Miss Dorothy Daniels' ballet pupils, Ashley Cooper and Colin Curry (comedians), Norman Wilson (Wellington's Bobby Breen), Shirley Wilson (singer), The Edlin trio (banjoists), Jim Watkins and his pal Ginger (ventriloquist), girl gymnasts. Date confirmed in Evening Post, 28 July 1939, Page 6 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Letterpress, on sheet 362 x 140 mm. Provenance: Donated by R J Gibson in 1998.

Date: 1913

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1913

Description: Includes: Mr V M Beebe presents "Polite vaudeville de luxe" (With George Walton, Will White, Wal Rockley, William Fairbank, George Spilker, Miss Rubee Raymond, Miss Ella Conrad, Miss Lillie Rockley, Miss Ruby Cox, the Great & Only Keilderson, Mr James Laidlaw & Orchestra). Opera House Wellington, 19 May 1913. Programme "The blue bird", by Maurice Maeterlinck, translated by Texeira de Mattos. Opera House Wellington, 19 April 1913. Plus open at the Dresden, 16 April. Promotional booklet with photographs J C Williamson presents Maurice Maeterlinck's beautiful stage fantasy, "The blue bird", by arrangement with Mr Frederick Harrison (London). Opera House Wellington, 19 April 1913. Programme (2 copies, one without cover) Mr Jack Waller presents his musical flight of fancy, "The butterflies" (With Jack Waller, Mr Wylie Watson, Cecilia Gold, Mr R Foster-Hine, Miss Marion Armitage, Miss Ada Smart, Mr Frederick W Dennett). Opera House Wellington, 8 March 1913. Programme (2 copies) Concert tendered by Mr John Court (With the Lyric Quartet, Miss Zoe Bartley, Madame Chambers, Herr Raimund Pechotsch, Mr H C Borradale, Miss Margaret McKenzie, Mr Fred G Bourke, Madame Wielart, Mr Laurie Abrahams, Mr Claude Over, Mr J W Ryan). Auckland Town Hall, 14 August 1913. Programme Mr Edward Branscombe's New English Comedy Company, The Dandies. Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber, [1912-1913 - see back cover]. Programme (horizontal format) Mr E Branscombe presents his English Costume Comedy Company, The Dandies (With Claude Dampier, George Morgan, Oliver Peacock, Gavin Wood, Leonard Griffiths, Evelyn Ward, Hilda Lane, Irene Vere). Concert Chamber Town Hall [Wellington], 26 May 1913. Programme Mr E Branscombe presents his English Costume Comedy Company, The Dandies (With Claude Dampier, George Morgan, Oliver Peacock, Gavin Wood, Leonard Griffiths, Evelyn Ward, Hilda Lane, Irene Vere). Opera House Wellington, 2-3 June 1913. Programme (2 copies) Mr E Branscombe presents his English Costume Comedy Company, The Dandies (With Claude Dampier, George Morgan, Oliver Peacock, Gavin Wood, Leonard Griffiths, Evelyn Ward, Hilda Lane, Irene Vere). New Zealand tour June - July 1913. Itinerary. The Follies Costume Comedy Company (With Kennedy Black, Iris Edgar, Balfour Fergusson, Clifford O'Keefe, Percy Clifton, Cissie O'Keefe, Percy Dalton, Lily Moore, Lily and Lulu Lussanne, Hugh C Steyne. Musical director W H Butler). Concert Chamber Town Hall Wellington, commencing 15 February 1913. Programme Members of the "H" Company. Company Concert by the members, assisted by leading talent and the band of the 4th regiment. (With Mr S Hall, Sgt T R George, Miss D'Arcy Davidson, Miss E Wallace, Private A Ford, Mr A Smith, Mr Phil Duncan, Privates G Robinson and Rae, Miss E Ford, Captain W Fleming) Mornington, 28 March 1913. Programme /flier His Majesty's Theatre, where everybody goes. Vaudeville de Luxe. Managing director Ben J Fuller. Brennan-Fullers Circuit (With Miss Eileen Capel, The Creightons, Maurice Chenoweth, Mahoney Bros & daisy, Miss Gerildine [sic] Morton, Hubanik Company in tabloid grand opera, Callen & Emery). Programme for week commencing 15 December 1913 (Red cover). His Majesty's Theatre, where everybody goes. Vaudeville de Luxe. Managing director Ben J Fuller (With Frank Crowther and Orchestra, Miss Olga Pennington, Klimo & Klifton, Ernest Picture, the Lyrical Four, St George & Dayne, Mr John Fuller, the Royal Banzai family (Japan), Neil Cant, Karl and Grace Roma). His Majesty's Theatre, 15 September 1913. Programme (white cover) Cecil Haines Concert Party (With Ernst Luks, Rowland Digby, Norman Aitken). [August 1913]. Programme / flier (damaged) Hugard's Mysteries, an entertainment that has dazed, dazzled, delighted and dumbfounded thousands (With Madam Carrol & Orchestra, M Jean Hugard (magician), George Carman, comedian). Opera House Wellington, 10 February 1913. Programme Rickards Great Tivoli Company, governing director Hugh D McIntosh. (With Chinko, Alberto Marini, Nella Webb, Arnold de Biere, Earl Taylor & Dick Arnold, Miss Minnie Kaufmann). Opera House Wellington, 27 February 1913. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Historical Pageant & Bazaar. Newtown Park and Town Hall, 25 October - 1 November 1913. Programme. Quantity: 17 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1939

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

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981; Willis & Aiken Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Variety-1939-02

Description: An arrangement of text, of varying type, in navy and red on white. With portraits of George Hurd, Stan Foley, and Nellie Kolle. Other performers include: Dolly and Scotty (Australia's premier dancing duo); The Resilients (crazy Continental "Knockabouts"); Barry Ross (fashion plate vocalist); Max Reddy (light comedian and dancer); Stella Collier (beautiful and charming soprano); The San Remos (brilliant hand balancers); Snowy Towers (clever mimic of screen stars); and clowns Assam, Pekoe, Souchon & Congo.. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on poster, 1015 x 380 mm.

Date: 1999

By: Crimp, Daryl, 1958-; Sunday Miracle (Newspaper)

Reference: H-560

Description: Political cartoons Quantity: 4 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies, A4 size

Date: 1944

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1944

Description: Includes: Joe Brown presents "Lights up". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 18 March 1944. Programme "Footlight parade", conductor Mrs I M Anderson (With the Centennial Harmonica Band, Phyllis Anderson, Nola Blackburn, Rex Anderson, Noelleen Anderson, Madge Brown, Kay Smith, Bernard Ramsey, Centennial Quartette, Nick Karaitiana, Nyra Hemsley, Bobby Ramsey, Alley Cats, Beverley O'Neill, Kahu Karaitiana, Audrey Edy, Nola Moir). Masterton [1944]. Programme Assheton Harbord presents his Victory Pantomime "Clawper Snorter". Opera House Wellington, commencing 23 September 1944. Programme (2 copies) "Colonial memories"; entertainment held in Town Hall Concert Chamber Wellington, in aid of Wellnigton Free Kindergarten, 26 September 1944 (With Mrs Z Jacobsen, Miss Pat Kelly, Miss June West, Mr Roy Hill, Miss Rosaleen Hickmott, Mrs Bernard Webb, and members of Wellington Repertory Theatre including Noeline Myers, Eric Lawson, Roy McDonald, M B Hoffmeister, Nancye Williams, Alan Rowe, George F Vincent, Mary Stott, Ernest E le Grove). Programme Khaki Kapers present their non-stop Variety Revue. By permission of Lt-Col. H D McHugh. [August 1944]. Programme Kiwi Concert Party presents "Pacific roundabout" [Green Island, 23/5/44]. Programme K.C.P. Entertainments Ltd present "The Kiwis" musical revue "Cairo Carnival". Opera House Wellington, 4 November 1944. Programme. K.C.P. Entertainments Ltd present "The Kiwis" in their bright comedy "Desert days". New Zealand tour [1944?]. Programme St Hilda's Bible Class Club (Island Bay). Concert (including "The crimson coconut", by Ian Hay. Produced by F N Hastings. Lighting by Maurie Cotter). 3 August [ca 1944]. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Stan Lawson presents his riotous musical comedy "Wait for it!". Direction: Allied Entertainments Ltd. His Majesty's Theatre [Dunedin. ca 1944?] Programme Palmerston North Civic Centre Association. First free public performance. Opera House, 24 May 1944. Programme / flier (With Palmerston North Girls' Music Club, Manawatu Repertory Society, Little Theatre Society). Ophir Rees presents his Radiant Revue Company in "Topsy Turvy". Grand Opera House Wellington Commencing 23 December [1944]. Programme. 2Ya Camp Entertainers come to town with a Non-Stop Variety Show. Song & dance, music & laughter. Town Hall Wellington, 25 March 1944. Programme. Wellington Returned Services' Association has pleasure in presenting the Tin Hat Club and assisting artists in "Chins up". Grand Opera House Wellington. ANZAC night, 1944. Quantity: 14 theatre programmes.. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1981

From: Pruden, Larry Carrol, 1925-1982 : Papers

Reference: 83-017-129

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1969

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1969

Description: Includes: The Prickly Thistle Club Ceilidh, produced by Harold Anderson; with producer Peter Downes, and choreographer Jennie Kjelgaard (With Vincente Major, Campbell Nicol, Peter Fleming, Ernie Wilson and the Ceilidh Band, Stan Mee, Walter Sinton and Margaret Gardiner; and the Ceilidh Dancers. [ca 1969]. Programme Welcome to our Prickly Thistle Club music hall. Scottish programme and music hall programme [ca 1969?] J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Aztec Services Pty Ltd by arrangement with Robert Luff of London present the all new "Black & White Minstrel Show". Minstrel Orchestra led by Hugh Akehurst (With the George Mitchell Minstrels, Don Cleaver, Peter Darren, Howard Davies, Denny Willis, Joan Laurie, Johnnie Mack). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 12 July 1969. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Aztec Services Pty Ltd by arrangement with Robert Luff of London present the all new "Black & White Minstrel Show". Minstrel Orchestra led by Hugh Akehurst (With the George Mitchell Minstrels, Don Cleaver, Peter Darren, Howard Davies, Denny Willis, Joan Laurie, Johnnie Mack). Grand Opera House, Wellington, commencing 3 September 1969. Programme (2 copies) Kerridge Odeon presents "A breath of Scotland", starring Alec Finlay, Billy Leslie, Dennis Clancy, George Hill, Sheena Andrew, Linda Scott, Johnny Crawford, Ronnie Coburn [1969]. Programme (2 copies, one autographed and containing loose photograph) Santa Claws Christmas Review. Producer Dave Smith; associate producer Bill Evans, choreographer Deirdre Tarrant; musical directors Dave Smith and Gil Haisman; stage manager Chris Hector. Lighting Bill Turner; Wardrobe Tio Hughes and Leigh Grant. Scripts by Bill Evans, Dave Smith, Roger Hall, Gil Jansen, Clive Thorpe. [Wellington, ca 1969]. Programme (2 copies) The Prickly Thistle Club was originally commissioned as a Dunedin-based radio comedy, which ran for nine years, and became a TV series and stage show. Quantity: 6 theatre programmes. 1.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm. Provenance: Various donations.

Date: 1961

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1961

Description: Includes: "As we like it", directed by Glenn D Wilson and Keith R Richards. [Christchurch, 1961]. Programme Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd proudly presents the world famous Spanish musical revue on world tour direct from Madrid. "Joy of Spain". (With Alfredo Gil, Pilar de Oro et al). NZ tour 1961. Programme (2 copies) R J Kerridge presents Kenneth McKellar, Jimmy Shand and Alex Finlay with Lucille Graham, Bobby Watson. At the piano Denis Woolford. First New Zealand tour 1961. Programme (autographed but with sellotape damage to front cover) Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd proudly presents their new variety spectacular, Harry Wren's "Many happy returns" (With Gladys Moncrieff, Terry Scanlon, Keith Peterson, Jenny Howard, Diana Marquez, Trio Hoganas, the Rivieras, John O'Dowd, Montego and partner, the Flat Tops, Nanette Allan, David Sterle, Williams & Shand). New Zealand tour commencing Auckland, 1 April 1961. Programme (2 copies) Anna Russell. Presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. "Survey of singing". Eugene Rankin at the piano. Programme (small, pink cover, folded) Anna Russell. New Zealand tour 1961. Direction R J Kerridge. Auckland concerts in association with the Auckland Festival Society. Programme (2 copies) Benny Levin presents the overseas international spectacular "Showcase of stars" (With Eddie Baker, Desmond Lane, Johnny Ashcroft, Judy Cannon, Stanley Penrose, Danny Robinson, Ricky May, The Skylarks). New Zealand tour 1961. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Victoria University of Wellington. The extravaganza "Lousener". (With Terry Crayford, Jeff Stewart, Pauline Renwick, Ted Loftus, Peter Coates, Latham Stubbs, John Sadlier). 10-20 May 1961. Programme (2 copies) Robert Wilson and the White Heather Group. (With Joe Gordon Folk Four, Billy Crotchett and Jeannie, Sydney Devine, Isobel James, Aileen Manson, Terry O'Duffy, Joe Gordon, Jimmie Shand jnr). Direction R J Kerridge. First New Zealand tour 1961. Programme (2 copies) Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd. proudly present Harry Wren's "Yellzapoppin of 1961". (With Barney Grant, Keith Petersen, Terry Scanlon, Big Jorge, Amor Solar, Rita Moreno, Francis van Dyk, Nicoli brothers, Beryl Meekin, Margaret & Maurice, Diana Marquez, the fabulous Flat Tops, Paula Coutts, John O'Dowd, Billy Kay, David Sterle, Nanette Allen). First ever New Zealand, Australian and Eastern tour. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 11 theatre programmes. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm. Provenance: Various donors and purchases.

Date: 1936 - 1937

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1936/1937

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1936?: Stanley McKay's Gaieties. "Lots o' fun". Gala gift matinee. Last matinee of the season ... when a brand new bicycle will be given away. Grand Opera House [1936?]. Flier (2 copies) 1936: Clem Dawe and his Australian Revue Company present "Seeing the world" (With Edna Luscombe, Rex Leslie, the Mariajanos, Clem Dawe, Dorothy White, Joe Shriner). Pavilion Theatre Liverpool, 17 February 1936. Programme St James - Majestic Review. Sir Benjamin Fuller presents the Hart-Brian Vaudeville Company in "Why go to Paris". Ballets and ensembles by Janice Hart; produced by Frank O'Brian. [March 1936]. Programme on folded flyer Long Tack Sam and his wonderful Chinese; also 7 European Vaudeville acts. The show that will amaze you. Opera House, Saturday next, May 30 [1936]. Pink flyer (2 copies) Stanley McKay's The Gaieties of 1936 Revue and Vaudeville Co. (With Ike Delavale, Russell Callow, Joe Rox, Patricia and Colin, Winne Edgerton, Elvy Ferguson, May Brooke, Maggie Buckley, Pat Reno and the Sunkissed Ballet). His Majesty's Dunedin, 8 February 1936. Programme Stanley McKay's The Gaieties of 1936 Revue and Vaudeville Co. in their second brilliant production "Life begins at 8" (With Ike Delavale, Russell Callow, Joe Rox, Patricia and Colin, Winnie Edgerton, Elvy Ferguson, George Corelli, May Brooke, Maggie Buckley, Pat Reno and the Sunkissed Ballet). St James Theatre Christchurch, 18 January 1936. Programme Stanley McKay presents the Gaieties of 1936 International Vaudeville Co. in the sparkling revue "Tres bien" (With photos of Jerry Keogh, Geo Corelli, Ike Delavale, Russell Callow, May Brooke, Maggie Buckley, Joe Rox, Winnie Edgerton, Elvy Ferguson, Pat Reno and his wonderful performing dogs). Grand Opera House Wellington, 7 March 1936. Programme Rex Theatre Cuba Street. Next Saturday afternoon 2 o'clock, Special Children's Matinee, 200 free prizes. Badges for all who attend, and proozes to those with the shiniest shoes. Join the "Nugget" Shiny Shoes Club, ... Box 1490 GPO Wellington. Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd 50564 [1936] 1937: Frank Neil in conjunction with J C Williamson Ltd present Con Colleano and 30 international variety stars. Irene Vermillion and her famous Dart Trumpeters. "Lucky Stars". Grand Opera House Wellington, Grand farewell gala night Wednesday September 15th when the Frank Neil Show will present "The hits of the season". Programme Frank Neil stages world's variety stars in the gorgeous Xmas extravaganza, "Hello 1938". Tivoli (Melbourne), commencing 20 December 1937. Programme The Marcus Show. Greater Marcus Show ... "Broadway vanities". Grand Opera House Wellington, 8 May [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. "The talk of the town". Grand Opera House Wellington , 1 September 1937. Under direction of Connors and Paul, New Celebrity Musical Revue Coy. 50 artists in another outstanding success. 30 glamour girls and Queenie Paul's Sunkissed Beauties. Connors & Paul Productions by arrangement with Sir Benjamin Fuller present their new company of revue stars headed by George Wallace (With Mike Connors, Will Miller, Laurel Streeter, Edna Hardy, Mary Wilson, Dulcie Sands, Maureen Brennan, Moreno Trio, Will Miller, Lulla Fanning, Leo Trenette, Queenie Paul). New Opera House Wellington, commencing Saturday January 9th 1937. Programme Connors & Paul Productions by arrangement with Sir Benjamin Fuller present their new company of revue stars headed by George Wallace. New Opera House Wellington, commencing Saturday January 16th 1937. Programme Connors & Paul Productions presenting their brand new Anglo-American Revue Company in "Hoity, Toity!" Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 December 1937. Connors & Paul Productions presenting their brand new Anglo-American Revue Company in "Hotsie, Totsie" Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 December 1937. Connors & Paul Productions presenting their brand new Anglo-American Revue Company in "Topsy Turvy!". Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 December 1937. Programme Sir Benjamin Fuller by arrangement with Mr Bertram Montague presents "Let's go places", produced by Lewis Marks. Grand Opera House, 25 September 1937. Programme Sir Benjamin Fuller by arrangement with Mr Bertram Montague presents "This year of carnival", produced by Lewis Marks. Grand Opera House, 2 October 1937. Programme Stanley McKay presents The Gaieties of 1937, featuring Joe Lawman, in sparkling review (with May Brooke, Joy Wright, Kathleen Howard, George Corelli, Elton Black, Cy Pier, Bob Leslie, Rene Manning, Stella Lamond, Mitzi Arnold, Will Newton). New Opera House Wellington [1937]. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1944

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1944].

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1944-01

Description: Programme for a revue conceived produced and stage by Norman MacLean, with musical director James Clark. Performers included Edna Lungley, Jim Haleis, Tui Northey, George Stevens, Fay Heasley, Joyce Smith, Bill Tait, Earle Dunne, Ivan Hanna, Ted Heaney, Roy McDougall, Sybil Baker, Athol Wise, Geoffrey de Lautour, Aubrey Clarke, Bill Tait, Freda Elmes. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programme booklet of 8 pages each 225 x 147 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2007.

Date: 1915

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1915

Description: Includes: Mr Joseph Blascheck the celebrated English humorist, entertainer and elocutionist supported by Miss Alyce Austin the favourite soprano vocalist and entertainer. "Society snap-shots". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 8 May 1915. Programme Madame Emily Briggs and her pupils, kindly assisted by Miss Price, Messrs Swan, Melville, Liddle, Wilkie, Wilkinson & Mr O'Hara's orchestra. Entertainment in aid of Wanganui Wounded Soldiers (With Eileen Bowater, Olive Laurvig, Mrs H P Williams, Claude Suisted, Kathleen Wood, Miss Harvey, Miss Paton, Mrs Ivo Symes, Evelyn Baddeley, Flossie Jenkins, Flora Sutherland). Wanganui Opera House, 22 September 1915. Programme The Court Cards and Their Joker. Directed by Edgar Warwick (With Sydney Mannering, George Titchener, George Graystone, Miss Renee Maude, Miss Maud Fane, Albert Keats, Miss Winifred Mitchell). Grand Opera House Wellington [1915?] Programme(2 copies) The Court Cards and Their Joker. Directed by Edward Warwick (With Sydney Mannering, George Titchener, Edgar Warwick, George Graystone, Miss Renee Maude, Miss Maud Fane, Albert Keats, Miss Winifred Mitchell). Grand Opera House Wellington, 6 March 1915. Programme (2 copies) Under the auspices of the Wellington Professional Orchestra. [Concert with Herbert Bloy (violin), Miss Betty Purdom and Mr J Culford Bell (drama)]. His Majesty's Theatre, 7 November 1915. Programme / flier The Dandies. Direction Edward Branscombe (With Ida Newton, Oliver Peacock, Harry Borradale, Mona Thomas, Claude Dampier, John Welby, Irene Vere; items include "Who smashed Bill Kaiser"). Town Hall Concert Chamber [Wellington. 1915?]. Programme Fuller-Brennans Australian and NZ Vaudeville Circuit. Vaudeville de luxe (With Wykeham & Preston (comedians), Les Warton ("coon" impersonator), Williams & Warner (musicians), Elton Fox (comedy cartoonist), Henri French (actor), Phil Smith and Jessie Barlee (musical comedy), Miss Ella Airlie (comedienne), Madame Rose Lorenz. Princess Theatre Dunedin, 8 March 1915. Programme Fullers' Theatres and Vaudeville Ltd. Vaudeville de Luxe, playing only the best (With Bellora (bird mimic), Pollard & Jackson (songs or music), Wykeham & Preston (comedy), Ward Lear (comedian), La France Brothers (head balancers), Leonard Nelson (comedian), Amy Murphy and Nellie Black (singers), Morris & Meeker (America's salesmen of joy), Geo Dixon (musical jack-in-a-box), Lee Aldous Trio (song & dance)). Princess Theatre Dunedin, from 13 December 1915. Programme Fuller Brennan's Ltd. Vaudeville de Luxe (With E J Burke & Orchestral Band, The Australian Sundowner (tramp violinist), The 2 Colliers (duo), Arthur Douglas (comedian), Orphea (musician and one-man band), Rosie Rifle Company (sharp shooters), Helene Hamilton and Jack Barnes(comedy), Miss Eileen Fleury (impersonator), Victor the great (illusionist). Opera House Auckland, from 26 July 1915. Programme Musical and dramatic entertainment in aid of the Belgians. (With the Fourth Regimental Band, Mr Ernest Drake, Miss Helen Gard'ner, Miss Wilford, Mrs Power). His Majesty's Theatre (Wellington or Dunedin?), 15 February 1915. Programme Harry Rickards' Tivoli Theatres Ltd. The famous Tivoli Follies (With Alex Yakovlenko (ballet dancer), Vera Pearce, Alfredo (vagabond violinist), Robert Parker (baritone), Jack Cannot,Isabella D'Armond, Frank Greene, Mr Rego, M Alvaretto, M Stoppit). Grand Opera House Wellington, from 19 July 1915. Programme Edward Branscombe Pty Ltd presents The Violets (with Kate Checkett, Shirley Cooke, Dorothy Gard'ner, Marguerite Leroy, George Brooke, Howard Hall, Cuthbert Rose, Oswald Browne & Otto Collins, Arthur Riscoe, Edward Cahill). Wellington Town Hall Concert Chamber, 5 May 1915. Programme (2 copies) Edward Branscombe Pty Ltd presents The Violets (with Kate Checkett, Shirley Cooke, Dorothy Gard'ner, Marguerite Leroy, George Brooke, Howard Hall, Cuthbert Rose, Oswald Browne & Otto Collins, Arthur Riscoe, Edward Cahill). Wellington Town Hall Concert Chamber, 26 May 1915. Programme Wellington Orphans' Club. Ladies' night; Cafe Chantant entertainment. (With Charles Hickmott, Culford Bell, Herbert F Wood, Herbert Bloy, Hamilton Hodges, J Zachariah, R Sievers, H Moschini, C Clarkson, Ernest Luks, William Goudie, George F Holloway). Town Hall, 9 October 1915. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 14 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, various sizes under 250 mm. Processing information: Description updated 21 September 2023 as part of reparative description work.

Date: 1962

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1962

Description: Includes: Boy Scouts Association, Wellington Area. Gang show. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 August - 1 September 1962. Music and lyrics by Ralph Reader. Programme (2 copies) Cosmopolitan Club, Gisborne. Variety concert (With Barbara Pevreal, Neil Nigro, Maurice Renouf, Elder D Blackinton, J Murton; orchestra conducted by Mr T W Lighton). Cosmopolitan Club Social Hall, 29 May 1962. Programme R J Kerridge presents the most famous names of Scottish stage, radio, motion pictures and television, the Kenneth McKellar Show, "O'er the border". Throughout New Zealand June, July, August 1962. (Promotional pamphlet with photographs of Kenneth McKellar, Jimmy Shand, Duncan McRae, Moira Anderson, Jimmy Warren and Denis Woolford) (2 copies) The Napier RSA Tin Hat Club proudly present their 1962 ANZAC revue "Going places". Produced and written by Nolan Rafferty. Municipal Theatre Napier, April 1962. Programme (2 copies) R J Kerridge presents direct from London's West End, Mr Show Business himself!! Vic Oliver, in a laugh-packed fun-filled revue. The first of its kind ever to be presented in New Zealand. Promotional pamphlet (2 copies) R J Kerridge presents the Vic Oliver Show, with Vanda Vale, David Berglas, and Sheila Buxton, and show band under the direction of Brian Fitzgerald. First New Zealand tour 1962. Programme (2 copies) Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd proudly present Harry Wren's "Starnight revue '62". Choreography Charles Parker; costumes designed by Jess Law Studios. Programme (2 copies), and flier for St James Theatre [Wellington?], 12 nights from Monday 14 May 1962. Victorian International Club (Victoria University of Wellington). Variety concert (With items representing the following countries: Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Fiji, Spain, Western Samoa, Germany, Malaya, Hawaii, Austria, Hollywood, England, American Samoa, Ceylon, India, Africa, Las Vegas!!) Victoria University of Wellington. Nelson Development Company. Extravaganza '62, "The twister". Wellington, 9-19 May 1962. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 7 theatre programmes. 3 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm. Provenance: Various donors and purchases.

Date: 1951

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

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-D-CABOT-Variety-1951-01

Description: Arrangement of text with extra yellow label stuck diagonally over, stating "Every Thursday night - 8 p.m. - Box plans at D.I.C. Location confirmed in "Press" (Christchurch) for 1 February 1951. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Screenprint on poster, 763 x 333 mm.

Date: 1916

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1916

Description: Includes: Auckland Returned Soldiers' Association. Anzacs' concert (With Auckland Mounted Rifles Military Band, Mr Ted Parkes (tenor), Mr N Newbury (violin), Miss Gwenyth Evans (contralto), Mr T Jones (baritone), Mr E Drake (tenor), Mr L Robertshawe (Maori monologue), Mr J J Stewart (tenor), Mr F L Histed (baritone), Mr S Skinner (comic song), Mr Charles Mackie (singer), Mr E Brassey (baritone), Mr Maughan Barnett (organ), Mr D W Williams (baritone), Mr R W Beswick (song), comic sketch by a group (Sid Johnson, F R Kinchant, N Newbury, W Fitzgerald, L J Billett, C Brown) with a Maori haka finale). Auckland Town Hall, 1 December 1916. Programme Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils. "Sunset land", musical comedy by Beaumont. Grand Opera House Wellington, 28-29 July 1916. Programme Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils. "Sunset land". Grand Opera House Wellington. 29 August 1916. [Programme]. Miss Glady M Campbell presents a Grand Dancing, Vocal, Instrumental and Dramatic Recital in aid of the Christmas Party Fund (With Miss Frances Muter, Miss Hazel Hardwicke, Miss Joyce Couzens, Mr F R Johnston, Miss Hardinge-Maltby, Mr W Rowell, M Sigurd Lestrup, Mr Haydn Beck, Miss Marjory Nicholls, Miss Ngaire Phipson, and choruses). Grand Opera House, December 1916. Programme Fullers Vaudeville Circuit (With Bert Le Blanc's Musical Travesty Stars in "Fuzzy Wuzzy", the Two Devons (singers & dancers, The Alerts (jugglers of bayonets and axes), Harry Little (baritone), the Flemings (strength and posing), the Three Ruddles (juvenile acrobats, singers and dancers). His Majesty's Theatre Wellington, [1916]. Programme Fullers Vaudeville Circuit (With the Three Ruddles (juvenile acrobats, singers and dancers), Harry Little (baritone), Dura & Judge (comedians), Leonard Nelson (comedian), Barnen & Rosseti (Belgian musical duo), Frank Crowther & Orchestra, Cestria (Italian comedy juggler), Dora Oberman (Westralian soprano), Leeds & Lemar (musical comedy and burlesque boxing), Scott Gibson (Scotch comedian), the De Bakers (posing)). Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician and full company of vaudeville stars (Tivoli Orchestra under Alfred Tremain, Gosward (comedy), Misses Hay & Crawford (dancers), Marie King-Scott (singing & dancing), Miss Barbara Babington (comedienne), Mennetti & Sedelli (comedians), Bill Pruit (The Cowby Caruso), Horace Goldin ("Royal Russian illusionist")). Grand Opera House Wellington, 30 August 1916. Programme (2 copies, one lacking part of front cover) Grand Vocal, Instrumental and Dramatic Entertainment by the boys of the Marist Brothers' School, Newtown. Grand Opera House Wellington, 16 November 1916. Programme Messrs J & N Tait present Sydney James and his famous Royal Strollers. NZ tour 1916. Programme (damage down right side) Messrs J & N Tait present Sydney James and his famous Royal Strollers (With Madeline Rossiter, Connie Milne, Gwen Lewis, George Graystone, Cyril Northcote, G W Desmond). Grand Opera House Wellington, [22 April - 16 May] 1916. Programme Hugh D McIntosh's famous Tivoli Follies. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 2 August for a season of ten nights. Programme Hugh D McIntosh's famous Tivoli Follies (With Vera Pearce, Thelma Raye, George Welch, Billy Rego, F Valentine, Frank Greene, Peggy Peate, Hartley Court, R Colville, A Thompson, W Norman, Walter Weems (black face comedian), Jack Cannot, Kitty & Mollie McGuire, Ella Caspers). Theatre Royal Christchurch, 30 August 1916. Programme Quantity: 11 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, various sizes under 250 mm.