Places

Date: 1977

By: Reid, John Cowie, 1916-1972

Reference: Eph-A-MERCURY-1977

Description: Includes: Mercury Theatre 1977 season booklet (2 copies) and pamphlet "The Two Mercurys" "Alice's adventures in Wonderland", by the Lorna Hope Puppet Theatre. Directed by Roy Hope. Mercury 2, [August 1977]. Programme "Alpha Beta", and "A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum". Promotional pamphlet "Alpha Beta", by E A Whitehead. Directed by Ian Mullins. Mercury 2, 21 November 1977. Programme. "Arsenic and old lace", by Joseph Kesselring. Directed by Ian Mullins. 21 September 1977. Programme (2 copies) "As Dorothy Parker once said ...", with Alannah O'Sullivan. Original production directed by Elric Hooper. New Independent Theatre, 16-18, 23-25 March 1977. Programme. "Blithe spirit", by Noel Coward. Directed by Waric Slyfield. 14 May 1977. Programme. "Bullshot Crummond", by arrangement with Diane White, Alan Shearman and Jonathan Gardner. Directed by Chris Sheil. Mercury 2, 1977. Programme (2 copies) "The diary of a madman", by Nikolai Gogol, adapted by Jonathan Hardy and John Kim. Directed by Andrew Ross. 1977. Programme. "A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum", by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Ian Mullins. 16 November 1977. Programme (2 copies) "Glide time", by Roger Hall. Directed by Chris Sheil. 6 July 1977. Programme (2 copies) "Hello and goodbye", by Athol Fugard. Directed by Tony Forster. Mercury Theatre Upstairs, 1977. Programme. "Julius Caesar", by William Shakespeare. Directed by Ian Mullins. 11 August 1977. Programme (2 copies) "The last of the knucklemen", by John Powers. Directed by Jonathan Hardy. 2 March 1977. Programme "Lost in the stars", by Maxwell Anderson from Alan Paton's novel "Cry the beloved country". Directed by Derek Wooster. 8 June 1977. Programme. "Man of La Mancha", by Mitch Leigh and Joe Darion. Produced by Robert Alderton. 30 March 1977. Programme (2 copies) Beryl Te Wiata in "Mrs Kiwi Arthur presents". Mercury 2 , September 1977. Programme. "Spider Peg", by Jan Farr. Directed by Chris Sheil. 11 May 1977. Programme. "Trumpets and drums", by Bertolt Brecht. Produced by Bernd Benthaak. 4 February 1977. Programme. "Well hung", by Robert Lord. Produced by Chris Sheil. 24 February 1977. Programme. "When you comin' back, Red Ryder?", by Mark Medoff. Produced by Robert Alderton. Mercury 2, 11 July 1977. Programme. "The world of good", by Marcus Campbell. Directed by Tony Forster. 26 September 1977. Programme. Quantity: 21 programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Photolithographs in booklets and pamphlets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 26 Nov 1940-17 Oct 1943

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2851

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1957 - 1964

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-SCP

Description: Includes: 1957: "Charley's Aunt". Directed by Patric Carey. [1957] (2 copies) 1958: "Private lives", by Noel Coward. Produced by Patric Carey. Stage manager William Menlove. Second tour 12 February - 1 April 1958 (2 copies) 1959: "The cat and the canary", by John Williard. Directed by Grahame Clifford. With Sybil Westland, Desmond Lock, William Menlove. Summer tour 1959-1960. Programme. "Salad days", by Dorothy Reynolds and Julian Slade. Produced by Grahame Clifford. With Sybil Westland, Bernard Esquilant, William Menlove, Desmond Lock, Robin Stevens. Winter tour 1959. Programme (2 copies) "While the sun shines", by Terence Rattigan. Directed by Grahame Clifford. With Jon (Jonathan) Elsom, Mary Goodwin, Joy Rowlatt. Summer tour 24 Janaury to 24 March 1959. Programme. 1960: "Blithe spirit", by Noel Coward. Produced by Grahame Clifford. Eighth major tour, 3 March - 5 May 1960. Programme. "Free as air". Grand Opera House Wellington [1960?]. Directed by Grahame Clifford. Choreography by Barbara Bonnar. (2 copies) "Free as air". Directed by Grahame Clifford, choreography by Barbara Bonnar. Second full NZ tour. [1960?] (2 copies) "Free as air". Directed by Grahame Clifford, choreography by Barbara Bonnar.Theatre Royal Christchurch. 2nd full New Zealand tour [1060?] Programme 1961: "Watch it, sailor!", by Philip King and Falkland Cary. Produced by John Kim. 1961. Programme. 1962: "Johnny Belinda", by Elmer Harris. With Peggy Turvey, William Menlove, Bill Hargreaves. Directed by Frank Newman. [Dunedin, 1962]. Programme (2 copies) "Beauty and the beast", by Nicholas Stuart Gray. Produced by Bernard L Esquilant. 1962. Programme A season with Bruce Mason. "The end of the golden weather, 14-19 March; "Lat night extra", 25-27 March; "The pohutukawa tree" by Bruce Mason, directed by the author. Playhouse, 30 March - 10 April 1963. Programme 1964: "The living room", by Graham Greene. Produced by Bernard L Esquilant. The Playhouse, 11 June 1964; Civic Theatre Invercargill, 20 June 1964. Quantity: 10 theatre programmes. Physical Description: Letterpress on programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1987 - 1988

Reference: Eph-D-DRAMA-1987/1988

Description: Includes: 1987: "As you like it". Summer Shakespeare. University Quad, 12-28 February [1987?] Dramadillo Theatre Company Inc present their "Guide to life". The performers: David Clarkson, John Davies, Michelle Hine, Beth Kayes, Juliet Monaghan, Alison Wall. Co-directed by Hester Joyce and Juliet Monaghan. Masks and puppets by Nick Blake; costumes designed by Alison Wall; music by John Gibson. [Sheet with text and map] "Dramadillo's guide to life"; a pop-up theatrical flick thru life's vital functions, with the support of United Building Society, Best Western, Hertz and the QE II Arts Council of NZ. Christchurch James Hay Theatre 16-17 October; Wellington University Memorial Theatre, 5-7 November [1987] Sydney Theatre Company presents "The rivers of China" by Alma de Groen, directed by Peter Kingston. Wharf Theatre, from 9th September 1987 (poster with self-portrait by Nora Heysen) Brian Sweeney presents Sue Ingleton in "Strip Jack naked". Devised written and performed by Sue Ingleton. Maidment Theatre, 24 March - 4 April [1987] (2 copies) 1988: The N.Z. Actors Company presents "Bouncers", by John Godber. Produced by William Walker, directed by Duncan Smith [1988?] Information sheet / programme Aotea Productions presents Beryl Te Wiata, Rima Te Wiata & Brett Morris in "The magic of the master"; a celebration of the genius of Noel Coward. Directed by Stuart Devenie. Auckland Town Hall 18-27 November; National Library Auditorium, 1-10 December [1988] Theatresports; probably the most hilarious game in the universe. James Cabaret, Lloyd Street, Mt Victoria, 7 August - 18 September [1988] Quantity: 8 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying around 595 x 420 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: 1967

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

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1967

Description: Includes: Elmwood Players. "The pohutukawa tree", by Bruce Mason. Produced by Brian Deavoll. Elmwood Playhouse. 20 May 1967. Programme. Globe Theatre. "The Persecution and Assassination of Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade". Directed by Rosalie and Patric Carey. Globe Theatre, commencing 17 April 1967. Programme Mount Maunganui Dramatic Society presents "Bonaventure", by Charlotte Hastings. Mount Maunganui College Hall, 18-20 December 1967. Programme Napier Repertory Players. "Candida", by George Bernard Shaw. Produced by David Monrad. Napier. June 1967. Programme. New Plymouth Repertory Society. "Arms and the man", by George Bernard Shaw. Produced by Dorne Arthur. Schools tour. April 1967. Programme. New Plymouth Repertory Society. "Dial M for murder", by Frederick Knott. Produced by John Goss. New Plymouth Repertory House. 15-19 May 1967. Programme. New Plymouth Repertory Society presents "A streetcar named Desire", by Tennessee Williams. Produced by David Gibson. Repertory House, 25-30 September 1967. Programme. New Plymouth Repertory Society. "A taste of honey", by Shelagh Delany. Produced by Wyonne Cave. Repertory House. June 1967. New Plymouth Repertory Society. "Blithe spirit", by Noel Coward. Produced by Beatrice McFarlane. Repertory House, August 1967. Programme. New Zealand Drama Council. "Drama is theatre"; 18th residential summer school, Rathkeale College Masterton. 4-14 January 1967. "A man dies", by Ewan Hooper and Ernest Marvin. Directed by David Carr. and involving Wanganui schools. Performed in Wanganui and Hastings? Tues-Friday 21-24 March 1967. Programme. Quantity: 9 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Letterpress on programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1977

Reference: Eph-A-COURT-1977

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for: "Ghosts", by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Bryan Aitken. [March 1977]. Programme "Glide time", by Roger Hall. Directed by Randell Wackrow. [1977]. Programme (2 copies) "Hayfever", by Noel Coward. Directed by Jan Prettejohns. [July? 1977]. Programme "The importance of being Earnest", by Oscar Wilde. Directed by Elric Hooper. [February? 1977]. Programme (2 copies) "The lion in winter", by James Goldman. Directed by Randell I W Wackrow. . 1977. Programme "The misanthrope", by Jean Baptiste Poquelin de Moliere, translated by Tony Harrison. directed by Bryan Aitken. 1977. Programme "The nuns", by Eduardo Manet, translated by Robert Baldick. Directed by Bryan Aitken. 1977. Programme (2 copies) "Othello", by William Shakespeare. Directed by Elric Hooper. 1977. Programme (2 copies) "The room", by Harold Pinter. Directed by Yvette Bromley. 1977? Programme / flier "She stoops to conquer", by Oliver Goldsmith; "The telephone; or, L'amour a trois", by Gian-Carlo Menotti; "The tempest", by William Shakespeare; excerpt from "Don Pasquale" by Gaetano Donizetti; "Loneliness", a multi-media montage with 2nd-year students of the NZ Drama School. 1977. Programme (2 copies) "Wind in the branches of the sassafras", by Rene de Obaldia. Directed by Randell I W Wackrow. 1977. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s) 11 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Photolithographs on programmes and fliers, sizes around 210 mm. Provenance: One programme donated by Marie de Joux, Wellington, in 1994.

Date: 1953

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1953

Description: Includes: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. Complimentary concert by Mr Ron Maconaghie. Concert Chamber, 22 April 1953. Promotional pamphlet with photograph of Ron Maconaghie. Wellington Operatic and Theatrical Society (Inc) presents "Chu Chin Chow". With Selwyn Toogood as Chu Chin Chow. Producer Cedric Gardiner. Costume design Molly Cook; scenery by Will J Conroy; costumes Ellen Fairbrother. 15 August 1953. Programme (2 copies) Auckland Amateur Operatic Society presents the new musical play "Dear Miss Phoebe", based on Sir James Barrie's "Quality Street". His Majesty's Theatre, 19-30 September 1953. Promotional pamphlet Hamilton Dickson presents "The gypsies", by Hamilton Dickson. Production Hamilton Dickson and J Halket Millar. Scenery by Will Conroy; dancers from Jeanne Horne's Studio. Wellington, [15-19 September 1953]. Programme (2 copies) New Plymouth Choral Society with New Plymouth Orchestral Soicety. Coronation presentation of "Merrie England", a comic opera by Edward German, words by Basil Wood. Opera House New Plymouth, 22-24 September 1953. Programme The Light Opera Club (Inc) presents "Our Miss Gibbs", a musical comedy by Lionel Monckton. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 11 April 1953. Programme Community Arts Service. Musical programme and Pergolesi's "La serva padrona" [1953]. Programme (2 copies) The Light Opera Club (Inc) presents Nole Coward's famous play "This happy breed". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 17 October [1953]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1988

Reference: Eph-B-DRAMA-1988

Description: Includes: Michael Edgley International and Mark Furness present a David Croft production, "'Allo 'allo", by Jeremy Lloyd & David Croft. 1988 New Zealand tour. St James Theatre Auckland, State Opera House Wellington, Theatre Royal Christchurch. Programme "Bouncers", last chance tour! Directed by William Walker; written by John Godber. [Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland, New Plymouth, Hastings, Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin, 30 September - 1 December 1988]. [Flyer / itinerary] Electricorp Marketing presents "The case of Katherine Mansfield", with Cathy Downes. New Zealand tour 1988. Programm (2 copies) "Cat on a hot tin roof". Mana Little Theatre Plimmerton, 14-16, 20-23 April 1988. Flyer Inside Out Theatre. "The crossing" (Mari Adams, Michael Mizrahi, with Linn Williamson-Lorkin, Donogh Rees, Lynda Topp, Lucy Sheehan, Felicity Molloy, Carmel Carroll). Maidment Theatre, 14 October 1988. Programme "The jester and the Queen", with Bolek Polivka and Chantal Poulain. Ilott Concert Chamber, 19-26 March 1988. Programme (2 copies) "Lillian", a play by William Luce, based on the autobiographical works of Lillian Hellman. Ellie Smith as Lillian Hellman. Director Cathy Downes. [National Library Auditorium. 1988]. Programme (2 copies) Aotea Productions presents "The magic of the master", a celebration of the genius of Noel Coward. Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber, 18-27 November; National Library Auditorium Wellington, 1-10 December [1988]. Programme (2 copies) Dawlish Productions presents the Heidelberg Theatre Company production of "The life & adventures of Nicholas Nickleby", by Charles Dickens, adapted for the stage by David Edgar; songs and music by Stephen Oliver; performed by the Melbourne Theatre Co-Operative, directed by Doug Bennett. State Opera House Wellington 4-18 February; Theatre Royal Christchurch 23-26 February 1988. Programme (2 copies) The New Players Theatre Company present a drama by Hugh Whitemore, directed by Brian Evans. "Pack of lies". Stagedoor Theatre, Newlands College Hall, 24 May - 4 June 1988]. Flyer and synopsis Trestle Theatre Company in "A slight hitch". Ilott Concert Chamber Wellington, 8-12 March 1988. Programme Tawa Community Theatre 35th Jubilee year, 1953-1988. Newsletter 20 February 1988 "Thurber I", selected and presented by William Windom. Michael Fowler Centre Wellington, 16 and 19 March 1988. Programme (2 copies) Beverley Dunn in "To Botany Bay on a Bondi tram"; a celebration of Mary Gilmore by Beverley Dunn. Ilott Concert Chamber Wellington, 13-15 March 1988. Programme (2 copies) May holiday workshops - Drama "Sub-culture" Youth Theatre. Nicola Manthel. 1st floor, 178-180 Wakefield St. Flyers (2 different) Quantity: 17 programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Photocopies and offset prints, varying sizes up to quarto.

Date: 1958 - 1977

By: Upper Hutt Repertory Society; Heretaunga Players Inc.

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-HP

Description: Includes: As the Upper Hutt Repertory Society: 1958: "Caroline", by W Somerset Maugham. Produced by Cyndy Tuson. 11-16 August [1958] Triple bill. "Villa for sale" by Sacha Guitry, produced by Jill Hanlon; "Master Dudley", by Philip Johson [sic], produced by Pat Long; "Still life", by Noel Coward, produced by Lillian Pine. [October 1958] 1959: "Dr Angelus", by James Bridie, produced by Jack Haxton. [May 1959] "Little lambs eat ivy", by Noel Langley, produced by Vinsen Good. [August 1959] 1960: "Doctor in the house", by Ted Willis from the novel by Richard Gordon, produced by Royce Doyle. [May 1960] "They walk alone", by Max Catto, produced by Jack Haxton. [1960] 1961: "Dead on nine", by Jack Popplewell, directed by Niall A Forsyth. [May 1961] "The white sheep of the family", by L du Garde Peach & Ian Hay; produced by Earl Gardner. [August 1961] 1962: "Running riot", by Derek Benfield; produced by Vinsen Good. [May 1962] Comedy trio; three one-act plays: "The ass and the philosophers:, by Gwenyth Jones, produced by Patricia Long; "His boon companions", by Lynn Gault; produced by Kay Hooper; "Fumed oak", by Noel Coward; produced by Alice Piper. [August 1962] "A lady mislaid", by Kenneth Horne; produced by William Campion. [October 1962] 1963: "Will any gentleman", by Vernon Sylvaine; produced by George Lafferty. [May 1963] "The mousetrap", by Agatha Christie; produced by Ken Cotton. [October 1963] 1964: "One wild oat", by Vernon Sylvaine; produced by George Lafferty. [May 1964] "Gaslight", by Patrick Hamilton; produced by Margarita Doyle [August 1964]. "Janus", by Carolyn Green; produced by Diana Bramwell. [October 1964] (With list of past productions from 1950 onwards) 1965: "The hollow", by Agatha Christie; produced by Betty Grattan. [May 1965]. "The telephone never rings", by Falkland L Cary & Philip King, produced by Alice Piper; and "Eldorado", by Bernard Gilbert, produced by Jack Haxton [August 1965] As the Heretaunga Players: Undated: "Butterflies are free", by Leonard Gershe. Directed by Margaret Belsham. Programme 1966: The pantomime "Aladdin", produced by Jack Haxton. [November 1966] 1967: "Wolf's clothing", by Kenneth Horne, produced by George Lafferty and Ken Cotton. [May 1967] Two one-act plays. "Goodby Miss Lizzie Borden", by Lillian de la Torre, produced by William Juliff; "Monsieur Bombel breaks the bank", by Yves Cabrol, produced by Carol Brown. 31 August - 2 September 1967. "The magic shoemaker", produced by Barry Brown. [November 1967] 1968: "The paragon", by Roland and Michael Pertwee, produced by Alan Barkus. [May 1968] Triple bill. "Home is the hunted", by R F Delderfield, produced by Arthur Williams; "Among those present", by Aubrey Feist, produced by Barry Brown; "A phoenix too frequent", by Christopher Fry, produced by Jim Macfarlane. 22-24 August 1968. 1969: "The Piccadilly bushman", by Ray Lawler, produced by Royce Doyle. [May 1969] "The thwarting of Baron Bolligrew", by Robert Bolt, produced by Jim Macfarlane. 25-30 August 1969. "Sweeney Todd the barber", adapted by Brian Burton, produced by Jack Haxton. Upper Hutt School Hall, 2-6 December 1969. 1970: "Major Barbara", by George Bernard Shaw, produced by Les Jones. Upper Hutt School Hall, 23 May 1970. 1971: "Flowering cherry", by Robert Bolt, produced by Geraldine Sims. The Studio, Ward Street, Upper Hutt, 25 March - 3 April 1971. "Ladies in retirement", by Edward Percy and Reginald Denham, produced by Jack Haxton. November 1971. 1974: "Miranda", by Peter Blackmore, produced by Eric Brown. The Studio, 17-24 November [1974] "Little Boy Blue" (pantomime), written and produced by Jim Noice. Studio, 21-30 November [1974] 1975: "The judge", by John Mortimer, produced by Arthur Williams. The Studio, 5-12 April 1975 (2 copies) Heretaunga Players Inc and the Upper Hutt Choral Society Inc presents "The bear", by Chekhov; "Trial by jury", by Gilbert & Sullivan. Baptist Hall, 12-14 June 1975. "The real Inspector Hound", by Tom Stoppard, produced by Jill Edwards. The Studio, 6-13 December 1975. 1976: "The anniversary", by Bill MacIlwraith, produced by Arthur Williams. [April 1976] (2 copies) "Talk of the town", a revue devised by Jill Edwards, directed by Jill Edwards and Jim Grant. [July 1976] 1977: "Boeing Boeing", by Marc Camoletti, produced by Jim Noice. [March 1977] "Separate tables", by Terence Rattigan, produced by Jack Haxton [June 1977] "The crucible", by Arthur Miller, designed and directed by Jim Macfarlane. [August 1977] Quantity: 46 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Offset and typescript on programmes, sizes below 250 mm. Provenance: Most donated from the papers of Alma Secker, Upper Hutt, in 2010. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Ms-Group-1830.

Date: 1977 - 1982

By: Fortune Theatre (Dunedin, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-C-FORTUNE-1970/1989

Description: Includes: 1977: "The bed before yesterday", a comedy by Ben Travers. proudly presenting our 50th production. 21 November - 10 December [1977] (2 copies) "An evening with Katherine Mansfield", by Pat Evison. 6-10 September [1977] (2 copies) "Female transport", by Steve Gooch. 19 March - 2 April [1977] "Gentlemen prefer blondes", by Anita Loos. 23-27 August [1977] "The glass menagerie", by Tennessee Williams, featuring Louise Petherbridge. 2-16 July [1977] "Glidetime", by Roger Hall. Director Derek Wooster. 23 July - 13 August [1977] "The lover & silence", by Harold Pinter. Directed by Derek Wooster. 15 October - 5 November [1977] "Macbeth", by William Shakespeare. Produced by Elric Hooper. Regent Theatre, 11-18 June [1977] (2 copies) "Not Christmas but Guy Fawkes". Written and performed by Bruce Mason. 16-20 August [1977] "The prince of rags & jingles". [1977] (2 copies) "Private lives", by Noel Coward. Featuring Elric Hooper. 23 April - 14 May [1977] "Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet St". 13 December [1977] - 14 January [1978] "Three sisters" by Anton Chekhov. Regent Theatre, 12-16 April [1977] 1978: "The fall of the house of Usher", by David Campton, based on Edgar Allan Poe's classic tale. 6-20 May [1978] "Irma La Douce", starring Yolande Gibson. 27 May - 10 June [1978] (2 copies) "Long day's journey into night", by Eugene O'Neill. 16-30 September [1978] (2 copies) "What the butler saw", by Joe Orton. 21 January - 11 February [1978] (2 copies) "Middle-age spread", by Roger Hall. 1-22 April [1978] "The fall of the house of Usher", by David Campton. 6-20 May [1978] "Pygmalion", by George Bernard Shaw. 8-29 July [1978] (2 copies) "The real Inspector Hound", by Tom Stoppard. "After Magritte", 5-19 August [1978] Robert Bennett. Mime international. 23-24 June; workshop 25 June [1978] (2 copies) "Toad of Toad Hall". Directed by Sherril Cooper. 22 August - 2 September [1978] 1979: "Aladdin", an exciting original pantomime by Murray Hutchinson; musical director Russell Sheppard. 13-20 December [1979] April - June programme - Bullshot Crummond, The diary of Anne Frank, The Winnie the Pooh Show, and Sweet Nothin's" "Bullshot Crummond". Roxburgh Theatre, 7 April [1979] "The club; the game they play even dirtier off the field!". 10 February - 3 March [1979] (2 copies) "Crown matrimonial", by Royce Ryton. 13 September [1979] (2 copies) "Dear liar", by Jerome Kilty, starring John McKelvey as George Bernard Shaw and Marijke Mann as Mrs Pat Campbell. [Season in Balclutha, Invercargill and Gore, 22-29 September 1979] (2 copies) "Hay fever", by Noel Coward. 17 November - 8 December [1979] June / July programme. Schiller's "Mary Stuart", "Dear liar", "Arms & the man" (2 copies) "Leonardo's last supper", by Peter Barnes, directed by Murray Hutchinson, designed by Bill Haycock, opens downstairs March 1 [1979] "President Wilson in Paris", by Ron Blair, directed by Alex Gilchrist, designed by Bill Haycock, opens April 4 [1979] "Sherlock Holmes". 27 October - 17 November 1979. (2 copies) "State of the play", by Roger Hall, directed and designed by Murray Hutchinson, opens March 10 [1979] "Suddenly last summer", by Tennessee Williams, directed by Murray Hutchinson, designed by Bill Haycock, opens downstairs March 29 [1979] "Uncle Remus Show" [and] "Charley's aunt" [1979] 1980: "Deathtrap", by Ira Levin. Dunedin, 8-29 March; Invercargill 15-17 April [1980] "Just between ourselves", by Alan Ayckbourn. 12 February [1980] (2 copies) "The lion in winter", by James Goldman. Invercargill 10-12 April; Dunedin, 19 April - 10 May [1980] "Whose life is it anyway?", by Brian Clark. Directed by Tony Richardson. 6 November [1980] 1981: "Accidental death of an anarchist", by Dario Fo. Directed by Simon O'Connor, designed by Tony Rabbit, cast James Beaumont, john Hudson, William Kircher, Blair Park, Louise Petherbridge and Peter Verstappen. 17 September - 10 October [1981] 1982: "Duet for one", by Tom Kempinski. February 18 to March 13 [1982] "Female parts", by Dario Fo and Franca Rame. Fortune downstairs, 5-21 March [1982] "The glass menagerie", by Tennessee Williams. Fortune Theatre at The Depot. 26 October - 6 November [1982] (2 copies) "Life with the lions; the life and songs of John Lennon", a performance by John Gibson and Michael Gilchrist. Downstairs Fortune Theatre, 4-19 December [1982] "The perfumed businesswoman", by Brian McNeill. Fortune downstairs, 30 April to May 10 [1982] The philanthropist", by Christopher Hampton. 15 April - 8 May [1982] "We can't pay; we won't pay", by Dario Fo. 18 March - 10 April [1982] (2 copies) 1984: "Tales from Hollywood", by Christopher Hampton. 22 June [1984] 1985: "Chinchilla", by Robert David MacDonald. 12 April [1985] (2 copies) "Wednesday to come", by Renee [Taylor]. Fortune Theatre from June 7 [1985] 1987: Fortune Theatre in association with Wilson Elsom Greenslade Ltd presents the world premiere of Roger Hall's latest comedy, "The share club". Mayfair Theatre, 26 June - 11 July [1987] Quantity: 50 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, 440 x 317 mm. Provenance: Some items donated by the Hocken Library, Dunedin, in 2012.

Date: 1977 - 1979

By: Fortune Theatre (Dunedin, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-B-FORTUNE

Description: Includes: 197_?: Uncle Vanya, by Anton Chekhov. Directed by Tony Richardson. Programme with photographs of company members (Tony Richardson - director, Iain Aitken - designer, Peter Drake - associate director, Margaret Blay, Paul Gittins, Caroline Claver, Pamela Pow, Brian NcNeill, Sylvia Rands, Arthur Ranford, Peter Verstappen, Aline Sandilands - administration and publicity, Tony Rabbitt technical director, Anne Coombs - graphic and wardrobe, Gillian Bailey - stage management, Peter Williams - technician, Alistair Robertson - stage management, Ian Norton - set construction) 1977: Newsletter 1977. Booking form for "The bed before yesterday", "Sweeney Todd", "What the butler saw" (2 copies) "The bed before yesterday", by Ben Travers. Produced by Richard Barker. 21 November - 10 December [1977]. Programme (2 copies) "Female transport", by Steve Gooch. Directed by Alex Gilchrist. 19 March - 2 April [1977]. Programme "The glass menagerie", by Tennessee Williams. With Louise Petherbridge. Directed by Murray Hutchinson. 2-16 July [1977]. Programme "Glide time", by Roger Hall. Directed by Derek Wooster. [1977] Programme. "Private lives", by Noel Coward. Directed by Murray Hutchinson. 23 April - 14 May [1977]. Programme "Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet St", by Mr George Dibdin Pitt. Directed by Mr Hutchinson. 13 December [1977] - 14 January [1978]. Programme 1978: "What the butler saw", by Joe Orton. Directed by Murray Hutchinson. 21 January - 11 February [1978]. Programme. 1979: Newsletter July 1979 including advertisement for "You're a good man, Charlie Brown", 21 July - 12 August [1979]. Flier (2 copies) "Arms and the man", by George Bernard Shaw. Directed by Peter Drake. [June 1979?] Programme (2 copies) "Charley's aunt", by Brandon Thomas. Directed by Alex Gilchrist. [1979]. Programme "Crown matrimonial", by Royce Ryton. Directed by Alex Gilchrist. [September 1979]. Programme (2 copies) "Dear Liar", by Jerome Kilty. (With John McKelvey and Marijke Mann). Directed by Patrick Libby. [1979]. Programme (2 copies) "Free as a bird", by Jenny Dodge. Directed by Peter Drake. World premiere. [1979]. Programme / flier (2 copies) "Hedda Gabler", by Henrik Ibsen. Directed by Alex Gilchrist. [25 July - 11 August 1979]. Programme (2 copies) Schiller's "Mary Stuart", adapted by Stephen Spender. Directed by Murray Hutchinson [1979]. Programme (2 copies) "My fat friend", by Charles Laurence. Directed by Murray Hutchinson. [1979]. Programme / flier (2 copies) "Sherlock Holmes", by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and William Gillette. Directed by Murray Hutchinson. [1979]. Programme "Sweet nothin's", devised and written by Janet Findlay and Cathy Downes. (With Kim McGovack, Janet Findlay, Eli Gray-Smith, Murray Hutchinson, Mike Parminter [Parmenter]) [1979]. Programme / flier "The Winnie the Pooh Show", adapted by Murray Hutchinson from the stories of A A Milne. Directed by Murray Hutchinson. [1979]. Programme / flier. 1988: "After the crash", by Roger Hall. Directed by Campbell Thomas. Fortune Theatre, 1 July - 6 August 1988. Programme (autographed by Roger Hall) and flier. Quantity: 25 programmes. Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying Provenance: One programme donated by Joanna Newman, Wellington, in 2006.

Date: 1965 - 1978

By: Canterbury Repertory Theatre Society

Reference: Eph-B-CANTERBURY-REP

Description: 1930: "Arms and the man", by George Bernard Shaw. Produced by Miss Kiore King. Radiant Hall. 29 November - 2 December 1930. Programme. 1931: "The romantic age", by A A Milne. Produced by Miss Kiore King. Radiant Hall. 19-22 September 1931. Programme. 1932: "London wall", by John van Druten. Produced by Miss Kiore King. Radiant Hall. 19-22 November 1932. Programme. 1933: "Mrs Moonlight", by Benn W Levy. Produced by Mrs Kiore King. Radiant Hall, 8-11 April 1933. Programme. 1934: "Captain Banner", by George Preedy. Produced by Professor J Shelley. Radiant Hall, 17-20 February 1934. Programme "The pigeon", by John Galsworthy. Produced by Professor J Shelley. Radiant Hall, 23-26 June 1934. Programme. "Her shop", by Aimee and Philip Stuart. Produced by professor J Shelley. Radiant Hall, 11-14 August 1934. Programme "Mary Mary quite contrary", by St John G Ervine. Produced by Professor J Shelley. Radiant Hall, 1-4 December 1934. Programme. 1935: "The merchant of Venice", by William Shakespeare. Produced by Professor J Shelley. Radiant Hall. 15-18 October 1935. Programme. 1936: "The young idea", by Noel Coward. Produced by Bernard Beeby. Radiant Hall, 3-6 October 1936. Programme (2 copies) 1937: "Lucky dip", by Frank Vosper. Produced by Bernard Beeby. Radiant Hall, 29 April - 1 May 1937. Programme. "To have the honour", by A A Milne. Produced by Bernard Beeby. Radiant Hall, 26-28 August 1937. Programme. 1965: A season with Bruce Mason, by courtesy Downstage Wellington, presented by the Canterbury Repertory Theatre Society in the Provincial Council Chamber [including "The end of the golden weather" and "The counsels of the wood"]. Stage director Penny Giddens. 25 September - 2 October 1965. Programme "Two's company"; Brian Bell and Jonathan Elsom. Produced by Ngaio Marsh. Provincial Council Chamber Christchurch. 19-24 April 1965. Programme (2 copies). 1974: "Dylan", by Sydney Michaels. Produced by Jennifer Blumsky. 25 May - 1 June 1974. Programme. 1975: Canterbury Children's Theatre. "Treasure Island", by R L Stevenson. Produced by Bryan Aitken (by courtesy Court Theatre). Repertory Theatre. 5-17 May 1975. Programme. 1977: Christchurch Theatre Workshop (Inc.) presents "Dick Whittington and his cat; traditional pantomime. Written and directed by Taura Henderson. Repertory Theatre. 1-8 October 1977. Programme. 1978: "School for scandal", by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Produced by Elric Hooper. Original music by Heath Lees. Costume design by Peter Lees-Jeffries. Wardrobe mistress Mrs Madge Rands. [1978]. Programme (2 copies) Canterbury Children's Theatre Inc. 25th anniversary production. "Mary Poppins". Words and music by Richard M and Robert B Sherman. Directed by Neta Neale. Musical director Malcolm Jones. James Hay Theatre. 8-20 May 1978. Programme (autographed) 1981: "Vivat! Vivat Regina!", by Robert Bolt. Directed by Jennifer Blumsky. Repertory's 273rd production. [August? 1981]. Programme. Quantity: 20 theatre programmes and fliers. Physical Description: Photolithographs in programmes, sizes below 250 mm. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Mrs Peggy Walker, in 1976.

Date: 1983

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

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1983

Description: Includes: New approaches. Stage makeup; two day demonstration course, conducted by Rosemarie Swinfield, head of makeup R.A.D.A. and L.A.M.D.A. London. Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, 23 April - 1 May [1983]. Pamphlet / registration form Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions in association with the NZSO proudly present Timothy West as "Beecham", by Caryl Brahms & Ned Sherrin, with Terry Wale. Directed by Patrick Garland; designed by Richard Marks. Costumes designed by Barbara Wilson. Ngaio Marsh Theatre Christchurch, 10 November 1983. Programme Hawkes Bay Community College summer school 13. Theatre, in association with the New Zealand Theatre Federation Inc. January 1983. Pamphlet and enrolment form "In confidence; dialogues with Amy Bock", by Fiona Poole. Eva Radich as Amy Bock, with Aileen Davidson, Rachel Lang, Michelle Leuthart, Jane Waddell. Direction Richard Mudford; musical direction Tim Bridgewater. [Wellington, 1983]. Programme / flier Manawatu Theatre presents "A man for all seasons", directed by Liz Clewley. Globe Theatre, 14 April 1983. Programme NZ Theatre Federation. Festival of Community Drama, hosted by the Whangarei Repertory Society. (Contributions by Northland Players, Dargaville High School, Whangarei Repertory Society, Kaitaia Dramatic Society, Dargaville Little Theatre, The Coffee Company - Kerikeri). Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, Forum North Whangarei, 15-16 July 1983. Programme NZ Theatre Federation, Marlborough-Nelson District. 1983 National Youth School in Drama and stagecraft. Marlborough Boys' College, Blenheim, 8-14 May [1983]. Director Bryan Aitken. Pamphlet and application form (2 copies) Mervyn Thompson's "NZ Truth shows". Group-grope for truth in NZ history. Live theatre [New Depot], 25 March - 23 April [1983]. Promotional yellow flier "O! Temperance!", written & directed by Mervyn Thompson. University centenary. Maidment Theatre, 9-16 April [1983]. Programme Manawatu Theatre Society presents "Prisoners of Mother England", a musical by Roger Hall. Directed by Stephen Fisher. Globe Theatre, 13 August 1983. Programme "St Marks gospel"; a solo performance of the authorised King James version, presented by Patrick Smyth. Directed by Antony Groser. St Andrews on the Terrace, [Good Friday 1983]. Pamphlet / cassette order, with pink flier for this specific performance Elmwood Players presents "A talent to amuse", an entertainment featuring the words and music of Noel Coward, featuring John Jefferies and Kathleen Johnson. [Christchurch, 1983]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on programmes and fliers, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1991

Reference: Eph-B-MERCURY-1991

Description: Includes: "Amadeus", by Peter Shaffer. Directed by Chris Sheil. Mercury Theatre [1991]. Programme (2 copies) "The crucible", by Arthur Miller. Directed by Miles Taylor. Mercury Theatre, [8-28 June 1991]. Programme "Let's do it" to words and music, by Cole Porter. Directed by Raymond Hawthorne. Mercury Theatre, from 6 October 1991. Programme "Madama Butterfly", by David Henry-Hwang. Directed by Paul Minifie. Mercury Theatre, from 23 March 1991. Programme "The merchant of Venice", by William Shakespeare. Directed by Michael Hurst. Mercury Theatre, from 7 September 1991. Programme (2 copies) "Porgy and Bess"; a once in a lifetime musical event. Directed by Raymond Hawthorne. Mercury Theatre, from 13 July 1991. Programme (2 copies) "Private lives", by Noel Coward. Directed by Paul Minifie. Mercury Theatre, from 12 October 1991. Programme "The sex fiend", by Danny Mulheron and Stephen Sinclair. Directed by Chris Sheil. Mercury Theatre, from 9 February 1991. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s) of programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Letterpress items, varying sizes up to quarto.

Date: 1973

Reference: Eph-A-MERCURY-1973

Description: Includes: "Annie get your gun", by Berlin & Fields. Produced by Robert Alderton; choreography Basil Pattison; stage design Russell Craig. Mercury Theatre, 16 November 1973. Programme (2 copies) "Butley", by Simon Gray. Directed by Roy Hope (with photos and biographical notes about Grant McFarland and Ken Rea). Mercury Theatre, 6 June 1973. Programme (2 copies) "Hay fever", by Noel Coward. Produced by Waric Slyfield; design by Russell Craig. Pianists Robert Alderton and Ian Laird. Mercury Theatre, 31 January 1973. Programme (2 copies) "Jumpers", by Tom Stoppard. Produced by Anthony Richardson; movement by Basil Pattison; piano Robert Alderton. Mercury Theatre, 7 March 1973. Programme "The lady's not for burning", by Christopher Fry. Produced by Don Farr. Mercury Theatre, 4 April 1973. Programme (2 copies) "Lear", by Edward Bond. Produced by Ian Mune; design Russell Craig (Photos and biographical notes about Paul Robinson, Domini Searell, Stephen Smithyman). Mercury Theatre, 24 October 1973. Programme (2 copies) "Macbeth", by William Shakespeare. Produced by Anthony Richardson; design Russell Craig. Mercury Theatre, 11 July 1973. Programme (2 copies) "The misanthrope", by Moliere / Harrison. Produced by Raymond Hawthorne (With photo and biographical notes about Roger Oakley). Mercury Theatre, 26 September 1973. Programme (2 copies, one black and white cover; one black and yellow cover) "Mister King Hongi", by Catherine Styles McLeod and Tony Baker. Produced by Anthony Richardson; musical direction Robert Alderton (With photos and biographical notes about Catherine Styles McLeod, Tony Baker, Newha Taiaka, Sunny Morete, Sue Hansen, Clifford Wallace, Hemi Rapata, Morag Macdonald and Brendan Mune). Mercury Theatre, an Auckland Festival production, 1973. Programme (2 copies). Also a pamphlet advertising the sound recording based on the Mercury production "The owl and the pussycat went to see ...", written by Sheila Ruskin and David Wood. Produced by Anthony Richardson; designed by Russell Craig; movemnet Basil Pattison; music Robert Alderton. Mercury Theatre, 8 May 1973. Programme (2 copies) "The rocking cave", by James McNeish. Produced by Ian Mune; designed by Russell Craig. World premiere, and Auckland Festival attraction, 4 May 1973. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs in booklets and pamphlets, sizes varying up to octavo.

Date: 1956 - 1997

Reference: Eph-B-DRAMA-KDS

Description: Includes: 1956: "The late Christopher Bean". Concert Chamber Town Hall [1956]. Programme 1957: "The secret tent", by Elizabeth Addyman. Produced by Donald Macleod. Concert Chamber Town Hall, [1957]. Programme (2 copies) 1958: "The house by the lake", by Hugh Mills. Produced by Edna Wiggs. Concert Chamber Town Hall, [May 1958]. Programme. 1961: "Arsenic and old lace", by Joseph Kesselring. Produced by Mae Cleall. Concert Chamber Town Hall, 26-28 October 1961. Programme (2 copies) 1962: "The woodcarver", by Morris Brown. Produced by Bettie Goodwin. Concert Chamber Town Hall, 10-12 May 1962. Programme. 1965?: "The offshore island", by Marghanita Laski. Produced by Bettie Goodwin. Karori Community Hall, 11-13 November [1965 or 1972?]. Programme. 1966: "The rehearsal", by Jean Anouilh. Produced by Anne Batt. Karori Community Hall, 27-30 April 1966. Programme 1966?: "Dark of the moon", by Howard Richardson and William Berney. Produced and designed by Harry Baker. [ca 1966] Programme / flier 1979: "Pinocchio", by Brian Way. Directed by Dean Ward. Karori Community Hall, 23 November - 2 December [1979]. Flier (2 copies) Double bill by Peter Shaffer: "The white liars", produced by Richard Russell; "Black comedy", produced by Mary Singleton-Bryan. 29 March - 7 April [1979]. Programme and flier. 1980: Karori Dramatic Society present a double bill - two plays by Noel Coward. "Fumed oak", and "Shadows of the evening". Samuel Marsden School Hall, 6-14 June [1980]. Flier. 1981: Karori Dramatic Society in association with Penguin Books present Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", adapted by Richard George. Auditions, 12 September [1981]. Contact Dean Ward. Flier. Karori Dramatic Society in association with Penguin Books present Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", adapted by Richard George. Wellington Teachers' College Hall, 18-20 December [1981]. Flier (2 copies) Karori Dramatic Society in association with Playmarket present "The pied piper", by Peter Harcourt. Wellington Teachers' College, 15-21 December [1980]. Flier. 1982: Karori Dramatic Society in association with Penguin Books and Jumbo's Restaurant present Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the great glass elevator", adapted by Barbara Neale. Wellington Teachers' College Hall, 27-29 August [1982]. Flier (2 copies) ca 1982: "An inspector calls", by J B Priestley. Produced by Mary bryan. Karori Community Hall, 15-17 September [ca 1982?]. Flier. 1987: "Changes", by Barbara Neale. Directed by Ewen Coleman. Wellington Teachers' College, 18-27 September [1987]. Flier. 1996: Two one-act plays: "Lunchtime" and "In confidence". St John's Centre Karori, 4-6 July [1996]. Flier (2 copies). 1997: "Ten times table", by Alan Ayckbourn. St Ninains' Church Hall, 25 July - 2 August [1997]. Flier. "Daisy pulls it off", by Denise Deegan. 6-8, 14-15 March [1997]. Flier. Quantity: 19 programmes and fliers, plus some duplicates.. Physical Description: Offset and photocopies, sizes varying up to A4. Provenance: One item donated from the estate of Margaret Barker, 2013.

Date: 1933 - 1935

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

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-1933/1935

Description: Includes pamphlets for the following shows: 1933: Kemball Theatres Ltd. De Luxe and Paramount, Wellington. Programme commencing Friday 3rd March 1933. Kemball Theatres Ltd. De Luxe and Paramount, Wellington. Programme commencing Friday 29th December 1933. Paramount British Productions present "The crime at Blossoms". Paramount Pictures present "Hello, everybody!". Grand Opera House Wellington, 10 November 1933. Programme The State [Dunedin]. Gala opening, Wednesday April 11th [1933]. Programme (including "I was a spy!") "Cavalcade", Noel Coward's picture of the generation. Fox Film's proudest achievement. King's Theatre Thames, Saturday August 19th [1933] Promotional pamphlet. Warner Bros present "The working man" [with George Arliss and Bette Davis]. Grand Opera House Wellington, 3 November 1933. Programme Janet Gaynor and Henry Garat in "Adorable", with Herbert Mundin, C Aubrey Smith. A Fox picture. King's Theatre Thames, Saturday, Monday, Tues, Sep 16-18-19 [1933]. Promotional pamphlet. 1934: Hayward's Town Hall Avondale. Talkie programmes for a fortnight, 7 - 27 February [1934] Kemball Theatres Ltd. De Luxe and Paramount, Wellington. Programme commencing Friday 13 July 1934. Preview. "The private life of Henry VIII". London Films Ltd. You are cordially invited to attend a special showing .... at the regent Theatre Wellington, Sunday evening, january seventh [1934]. United Artists Corporation. Invitation card with portrait of Charles Laughton as Henry VIII The Regent magazine programme. Charles Laughton in "The private life of Henry VIII". London Films Ltd. Programme, week commencing Friday Jan 19th [1934] The Regent souvenir programme. London Film Productions present "Catherine the Great". Programme, week commencing Friday April 27 [1934] (2 copies) The Regent magazine programme. 20th Century Pictures Inc present "Gallant lady". Programme, week commencing Friday March 9 [1934] The State Theatre Courtenay Place Wellington. "The good companions", with John Gielgud and Jessie Matthews. Souvenir programme with the compliments of Amalgamated Theatre (N.Z.) Ltd [1934] (2 copies) Educational Cinema, "Brighter and better pictures" (for boys and girls, from 8 to 80). "Grass"; drama of a nation's struggle for Grass - and Life. [Christchurch. ca 1934] (Flier/programme) Constance Bennett in "Moulin Rouge" with Franchot Tone, Tullio Carminati, directed by Sidney Lanfield and Russ Colombo, Boswell Sisters. A Darryl F Zanuck production. Regent Theatre (Hamilton), 9-12 June [1934]. Promotional pamphlet 1935: The incomparable Chaliapine in "Don Quixote"; the great Paul Robeson in "Emperor Jones". New Opera House Wellington commencing 7 June 1935. Programme Another hit from Darryl F Zanuck! Ronald Colman in "The man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo". 20th Century Fox. Flier in form of phoney banknote Warner Bros Vitaphone, First National Pictures. Irene Dunne in "Sweet Adeline", by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II. The Majestic (Taihape's entertainment centre). Tuesday and Wednesday, October 1st and 2nd [1935] Kemball Theatres Ltd. De Luxe and Paramount, Wellington. Programme commencing Friday 8th February 1935. Kemball Theatres Ltd. De Luxe and Paramount, Wellington. Programme commencing Friday 28th June 1935. Amalgamated Theatres (N.Z.) Ltd. Plaza Theatre. Week commencing Friday 1 November 1935. Programme Paramount Pictures present Noel Coward in "The scoundrel". New Opera House Wellington, 4 October 1935. Programme Amalgamated Theatres (N.Z.) Ltd. State Theatre. Week commencing 6 December 1935. Programme Amalgamated Theatres (N.Z.) Ltd. State Theatre. Week commencing 15 November 1935. Programme New Opera House Wellington. "Girls in uniform", a Continental film featuring Dorothea Wieck and Hertha Thiele. 15 November 1935. Programme (2 copies) Clara Bow in "The wild party". A Paramount picture. Sat, Mon, Tues, 23rd, 25th, 26th Nov [1935]. Promotional pamphlet. St James Theatre - Majestic Theatre. Cinema news, no. 116, 23 August 1935. Programme (with "G men", "Flirtation walk", "McFadden's Flats") Quantity: 29 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on pamphlets and fliers.. Physical Description: Photolithographs on pamphlets, up to octavo size.

Date: 1929

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

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1929

Description: Includes: Auckland Little Theatre Society. "Hay fever", by Noel Coward. Supervised by Kenneth Brampton. Earthquake relief fund. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 4 July 1929. Programme. Clem Dawe and Eric Edgley present The midnight frolics". Programme no 3. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 January 1929. Programme. Mr Clement May's Studio of Elocution and Dramatic Art. Second grand invitation recital. Town Hall Concert Chamber Wellington. 31 July 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present "The Patsy", by Barry Conners. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 13 April 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present "The Patsy", by Barry Conners. Grand Opera House Wellington. 3 May 1929. Programme (2 copies). J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh with a new English company and Dion Boucicault in "All the King's horses", by C E Openshaw. Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 February 1929. Programme. (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh with the New English Company and Dion Boucicault in "All the King's horses", by C E Openshaw. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 28 March 1929. Programme (2 copies). J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "Belinda", by A A Milne. Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 February 1929. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "Belinda" by A A Milne. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 6 April 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "Mis' Nell o' New Orleans, by Laurence Eyre. Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 February 1929. Programme. (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "Mr Pim passes by", by A A Milne. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 14 January 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "Mr Pim passes by", by A A Milne. Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 February 1929. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "Mr Pim passes by", by A A Milne. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 9 April 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "Mr Pim passes by", by A A Milne. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 March 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "On approval", by Frederick Lonsdale. Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 February 1929. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "On approval", by Frederick Lonsdale. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 2 April 1929. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "On approval" by Frederick Lonsdale. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 March 1929. Programme. Mr Allan Wilkie. New dramatic departure. His Majesty's Theatre. Season commencing Sat. Aug 3rd [1929]. Pamphlet with portraits of Mr Wilkie and Miss Hunter-Watts. Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts present "Much ado about nothing". His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. 3 August 1929. Programme (Cream) Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts and company in "The rivals", by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. 3 August 1929 season. Programme (Cream) (2 copies) Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts and company in "The school for scandal", by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. Season 3 August 1929. Programme (Cream) (2 copies) Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts and company in "She stoops to conquer", by Oliver Goldsmith. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 20 July 1929. Programme Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts and company in "She stoops to conquer", by Oliver Goldsmith. His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. Season 3 August 1929. Programme (Cream) (2 copies) Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts and company in "The taming of the shrew", by William Shakespeare. His Majestys Theatre Wellington. Season 3 August 1929. Programme (Cream) Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts in the plays of Shakespeare supported by his permanent Australasian Shakespearean Company. "Twelfth night". Grand Opera House Wellington. 1929. Programme. Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts. Souvenir of Shakespearean season (with photographs of all members of the company). 1929. (2 copies) Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts present "Twelfth night", by William Shakespeare. His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. Season 3 August 1929. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "All's well that ends well". Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 January season. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Antony and Cleopatra". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 30 March 1929. Programme (Cream, small) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "As you like it". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Coriolanus". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Coriolanus". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 4 May 1929. Programme (Blue) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Hamlet". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Henry V". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Henry V". Theatre Roayl Christchurch. Season 4 May 1929. Programme (Blue) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Henry VIII". Grand OPera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Julius Caesar". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "King Lear". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Macbeth". Grand Opera House. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Macbeth". His Majesty’s Theatre Auckland. Season commencing 2 March 1929. Programme The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Merchant of Venice". His Majesty’s Theatre Auckland. Season commencing 2 March 1929. Programme The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Merchant of Venice". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "The Merry wives of Windsor". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "A midsummer night's dream". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Othello". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Romeo and Juliet". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Romeo and Juliet". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 30 March 1929 season. Programme (Cream, small) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "The taming of the shrew". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "The tempest". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies)(1 donated 2003 - PR-03-0108) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Twelfth night". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Twelfth night". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 30 March 1929. Programme (Cream, small) J C Williamson Ltd present "Journey's end", by R C Sherriff. Grand Opera House Wellington. 13 November 1929. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present "The vagabond king". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 2 March 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd in conjunction with E J Carroll present Josephine Wilson and Clayton Greene in "The wrecker", by Arnold Ridley. Grand Opera House Wellington. 25 May 1929. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present their New English Company in "Young Woodley", by John van Druten. Grand Opera House Wellington. 20 June 1929. Programme (2 copies). J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present their New English Company in "Young Woodley", by John van Druten. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 10 July 1929. Programme. Quantity: 55 Programme(s) in three folders (plus duplicates).. Physical Description: Letterpress in programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1959 - 1980

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-KDS

Description: Includes: Undated: "The hostage" by Brendan Behan. Produced by Bill Smith. 20-24 April [1960s?]. Programme 1959: "Come back Little Sheba", by William Inge. Produced by George Webby. Town Hall Concert Chamber. 29-31 October 1959. Programme (2 copies). 1960: "Something to hide" by Leslie Sands. Produced by Mae Cleall. Town Hall Concert Chamber. 25-27 October 1960. Programme. 1960s: "The Seventh Swan". Produced by Bettie Goodwin. 1961: "The bride and the bachelor", by Ronald Miller. Produced by Elsie Lloyd, assisted by Bettie Goodwin. Town Hall Concert Chamber. 11-13 May 1961. Programme. 1962: "It's never too late", by Felicity Douglas. Produced by Roy W. Bonnell. Concert Chamber Town Hall. 25-27 October 1962. Programme. 1963: "The cat and the canary", by John Willard. Directed by Edna Wiggs. Concert Chamber Town Hall. 2-4 May 1963. Programme (2 copies) 1969: "The seagull by Anton Chekhov. Produced by Anne Batt. [May 1969]. Programme. 1970: "Antony & Cleopatra". Directed by Patrick Craddock. 17-27 June 1970. Programme. (2 copies) 1977: "The man of mode" by Sir George Etherege. Produced by Chris McCarthy and Virginia Goldblatt. Karori Community Centre. 26-28 May 1977. Programme (2 copies) "An inspector calls" by J B Priestley. Directed by Mary Bryan. [1977]. Programme. 1980: "The pied piper", by Peter Harcourt. Directed by Dean Ward; pianist Ian Williamson. [Christmas 1980]. Programme. (2 copies) "Fumed oak", by Noel Coward, directed by Kevin Nonweiler; and "Shadows of an evening" by Noel Coward, directed by Dean Ward. Samuel Marsden School Hall. 6-14 June [1980]. Programme. Quantity: 13 programmes, plus some duplicates.. Physical Description: Letterpress items, varying sizes up to quarto. Provenance: One programme donated by Mrs Gill Watt, Wellington, in 2008; one from the estate of Margaret Barker, 2013.