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Date: 1946

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1946

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

Date: 1952

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1952

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

Date: 1951

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1951

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

Date: 1929

By: Culhane, Francie, active 2000

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1929

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

Date: 1955 - 1957

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1955/1957

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

Date: 1924

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

By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1924

Description: Includes programmes for the following: - "Auckland Amateur Operatic Society, 'San Toy', words by Edward Morton", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 17-27 September 1924 - "Miss Estelle Beere presents her dance plays and divertissements", Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 and 23 June 1924 - "The famous English Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company on a world tour", Grand Opera House Wellington, 1 March 1924 - "The famous English Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company on a world tour", Theatre Royal Christchurch, [15 March 1924] - "The famous English Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company on a world tour", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 5 April 1924 - "The famous English Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company on a world tour", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 16 August 1924 - "Nellie Bramley and a specially selected company in 'Fair and warmer'", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 14 June 1924 - "Nellie Bramley and a specially selected company in 'Fair and warmer'", Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 June 1924 - "Nellie Bramley and a specially selected company in 'Fair and warmer'", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 12 August 1924 - "Carter the Great", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 3-10 April 1924 - "Carter the Great", Grand Opera House Wellington, 19 April 1924 - "Carter the Great", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 1 May 1924 - "Carter the Great", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 17 May 1924 - "Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society presents 'Our Miss Gibbs', by 'Cryptos'", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 5 April 1924 - "Gertrude Elliott season, 'Bluebeard's 8th wife', by Alfred Savoir", Theatre Royal Christchurch, [17 January 1924] - "Gertrude Elliott season, 'Woman to woman', by Michael Morton", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, [January 1924] - "Fuller's Vaudeville", Princess Theatre Dunedin, ten programmes for the weeks beginning: 28 January, 25 February, 17 March, 31 March, 26 May, 23 June, 21 July, 25 August, 22 September, 27 October 1924 - "J C Williamson NZ Ltd present Lawrence Grossmith in 'Ambrose Applejohn's adventure'", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 8 January 1924 - "J C Williamson NZ Ltd present Lawrence Grossmith in 'Quarantine'", by F Tennyson Jesse, Grand Opera House Wellington, 19 January 1924 - "J C Williamson NZ Ltd present Lawrence Grossmith in 'Quarantine'", by F Tennyson Jesse, His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 2 February 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville presenting Long Tack Sam and his famous Chinamen", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 25 February 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville presenting Long Tack Sam and his famous Chinamen", Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 April 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville presenting Long Tack Sam and his famous Chinamen", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 19 April 1924 - "Musgrove Celebrity Vaudeville, directed by R A Shepard", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 10 May 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville, directed by R A Shepard", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 31 May 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville, directed by R A Shepard", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 31 May 1924 (two copies) - "Musgrove Celebrity Vaudeville, directed by R A Shepard", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 21 June 1924 - "J C Williamson presents Miss Kathleen O'Brien in the dance play 'In a Roman court'", Grand Opera House, 25 October 1924 - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 May 1924 - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", Country tour - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 3 June 1924 - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 12 June 1924 - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 28 June 1924 - "1924 Reveille, under the auspices of the Christchurch R.S.A.". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 9 September 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'His house in order', by Arthur W Pinero", Country tour, 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'His house in order', by Arthur W Pinero", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 23 July 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'His house in order', by Arthur W Pinero", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 18 September 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'His house in order', by Arthur W Pinero", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 6 October 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'Mr Pym passes by', by A A Milne", Grand Opera House Wellington, 30 August 1924 - "Wellington Boxing Association, Tommy Fairhall versus Havilah Uren, Wellington, [1924] (pictures of several boxers) - "J C Williamson Ltd presents 'The beggar's opera'", Theatre Royal Christchurch [1924] - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville as Sally", Country tour 1924 (two different programmes, one with a portrait of Sally on the front) - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville As Sally", Grand Opera House Wellington, 15 March 1924 - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville as Sally", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 12 April 1924 - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville as Sally", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 3 May 1924 - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville as Sally", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 17 May 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers", Cover showing Bransby Williams, His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6 September 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers", Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 September 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Country tour" [September 1924] - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Country tour" [October 1924] - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, 2nd company", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 24 October 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers", Cover showing Bransby Williams, Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 October 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers", Cover showing Bransby Williams, His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 25 October 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Second company", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 25 October 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Second company", Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 November 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Third company", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 8 November 1924 - "Y.M.C.A. Christchurch, Grand physical culture display", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 6 October 1924 - "Y.M.C.A. Gymnastic Carnival", Grand Opera House Wellington, 11 October 1924 Quantity: 67 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, approximately 220 mm. Provenance: Donated by M J Mitchell in 1990 (Deposit form D 008764. RID 90/0210)

Date: 1928

By: Culhane, Francie, active 2000

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1928

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

Date: 1957

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1957

Description: Includes: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. "Oklahoma!". Director and producer John N Thomson; musical director Lindsay Hall. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 26 October 1957. Programme (2 copies) Christchurch Operatic Society by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd presents "Wedding in Paris" ... by Vera Caspary. Musical director T J Kirk-Burnnand, production and ensembles Stan Lawson; ballets by Ivy Collins. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 8 April 1957. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present a new season of Gilbert and Sullivan Opera by arrangement with D'Oyly Carte. "The gondoliers". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 11 May 1957. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present a new season of Gilbert and Sullivan Opera by arrangement with D'Oyly Carte. "Yeoman of the guard". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6 May 1957. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present a new season of Gilbert and Sullivan Opera by arrangement with D'Oyly Carte. "Cox & Box" [and] "HMS Pinafore". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 8 June 1957. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present a new season of Gilbert and Sullivan Opera by arrangement with D'Oyly Carte. "The gondoliers". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 19 June 1957. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present a new season of Gilbert and Sullivan Opera by arrangement with D'Oyly Carte. "The mikado". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 24 May 1957. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present a new season of Gilbert and Sullivan Opera by arrangement with D'Oyly Carte. "Trial by jury" and "The pirates of Penzance". Grand Opera House, commencing 4 June 1957. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present a new season of Gilbert and Sullivan Opera by arrangement with D'Oyly Carte. "Yeomen of the guard". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 14 June 1957. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents the 1957 Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Season, commencing with "The mikado". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 27 June [1957]. Promotional pamphlet Gilbert and Sullivan Operatic Society Dunedin Incorporated presents its third Savoy Opera in traditional manner, "The rose of Persia", or "The story-teller and the slave". Concert Chamber Town Hall Dunedin, 23-28 Spetember 1957. Programme Grand Opera Associates present Verdi's "La traviata". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 5 October 1957. Programme (2 copies) The Hamilton Dickson Light Opera Singers present world premiere season of "General Gore", a comic opera in three acts, written and composed by Hamilton Dickson. Concert Chamber, Wellington, commencing, 1 October 1957. Programme (2 copies) Hastings Musical Comedy Company Blossom Festival attraction. "Naughty Marietta". Matinee. Municipal Theatre, 14 September [1957]. Flier only Levin Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (Inc). present "The belle of New York". Producer Ernest Le Grove. Musical director T E Douds; ballet mistress Miss Jean Scott. Regent Theatre, 1-4 July 1957. Programme Light Opera Club (Inc) presents "Viktoria and her hussars", a light opera in three acts. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 20 July 19578. Programme (2 copies) Minerva Musical Society. Emile Littler's musical play "Dear Miss Phoebe", based on Sir James Barrie's "Quality Street". Concert Chamber Town Hall, Wellington, commencing 24 September 1957. Programme (2 copies) Opera Workshop Inc. present "The devil take her", comedy by Arthur Benjamin, conductor Michael Corban, producer Alan Beart; "Cavalleria rusticana", tragedy, by Pietro Mascagni, conductor Michael Corban, producer Ray Stoupe. Second season. Auckland, 23-27 April 1957. Programme Scots College and Queen Margaret College. "The pirates of Penzance", a comic opera in two acts by W S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Town Hall, Lower Hutt, 16-18 July, 1957. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

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: 1949

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1949

Description: Includes: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. "The Gondoliers". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 11 May 1949. Programme Christchurch Operatic Society. "Wild violets". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 23 July 1949. Programme Dunedin Operatic & Dramatic Society. "Wild violets", a musical play by Robert Stolz. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 24 July - 7 August 1949. Programme [Cover design by Figgins]. Gisborne Amateur Operatic Society. "The belle of New York". Gisborne, 19-23 July 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "Aida". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 March 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "Aida". Grand Opera House Wellington, 31 March 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "Aida". Grand Opera House Wellington, 2 April 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "Aida". Grand Opera House Wellington, 5 April 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "La boheme". New Zealand provincial tour 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "La boheme". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 26 February 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "La boheme". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 12 March 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "La boheme". Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 March 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "La boheme". Grand Opera House Wellington, 2 April 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "Cavalleria Rusticana". Grand Opera House Wellington, 12 March 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "Cavalleria Rusticana" and "I pagliacci". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, Matinee, 12 March 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "Cavalleria Rusticana" and "I pagliacci". Grand Opera House Wellington, 13 April 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "Cavalleria Rusticana" and "I pagliacci". Grand Opera House Wellington, 18 April 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "Cavalleria Rusticana" and "I pagliacci". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 20 May 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "Faust". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 15 March 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "Faust". Grand Opera House Wellington, 11 April 1949 Programme (2 copies; one with note slipped in that the role of Valentine would be sung by Leo Piccioli that evening). Grand Opera Company. "Faust". Grand Opera House Wellington, 14 April 1949. programme Grand Opera Company. "Madame Butterfly". New Zealand provincial tour 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "Madame Butterfly". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 25 February 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "Madame Butterfly". Grand Opera House Wellington, 9 April 1949. Programme on folded sheet (2 copies). Grand Opera Company. "Madame Butterfly". Grand Opera House Wellington, 14 April 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "Madame Butterfly". Grand Opera House Wellington, 30 March 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "Madame Butterfly". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 22 April 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "Madame Butterfly". His Majesty's Dunedin, 19 May 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "Manon". Grand Opera House Wellington, 6 April 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "Manon". Grand Opera House Wellington, 6 April 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "Manon". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 5 March 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "Manon". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 2 June 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "Manon". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 21 May 1949. Programme (autographed) Masterton Choral Society present the concert version of "Merrie England", written by Basil Hood; composed by Edward German. Kox Hall Masterton, 21 Jule 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "Rigoletto". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 5 March 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "Rigoletto". Grand Opera House Wellington, 9 April 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "Rigoletto". Grand Opera House Wellington, 12 April 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "Rigoletto". Grand Opera House Wellington, Saturday matinee, 16 April 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "Rigoletto". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 14 May 1949. Programme (autographed) Grand Opera Company. "Rigoletto". Grand Opera House Wellington, Saturday matinee, 28 May 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "Tosca". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 26 February 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "Tosca". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1 April 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "Tosca". Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 April 1949. Programme Grand Opera Company. "Il trovatore". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 11 March 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "Il trovatore". Grand Opera House Wellington, 7 April 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company. "Il trovatore". Grand Opera House Wellington, 9 April 1949. Saturday matinee. Programme Grand Opera Company farewell season. "Manon". Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 May 1949. Programme. Grand Opera Company farewell season. "Rigoletto". Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 May 1949. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Company farewell season. "Il trovatore". Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 May 1949. Programme (2 copies). Greymouth Operatic Society. "The geisha". Regent Theatre Greymouth, 8-13 August 1949; Regent Theatre Hokitika, 16-17 August 1949. Programme Light Opera Club Inc. "The belle of New York". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 22 october 1949. Programme Palmerston North Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents "Katinka"; produced by Eva Moore. Opera House Palmerston North, 6-13 August 1949. Programme Wellington Musical and Dramatic Society Inc. "Florodora". Grand Opera House Wellington, 22-29 October 1949. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Operatic and Theatrical Society (Inc). "The vagabond king". Grand Opera House Wellington, 12-19 November 1949. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Technical College. "HMS Pinafore". School Assembly Hall, 16-19 August 1949. Programme (Cover design by Don Mills)(2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. "Annie get your gun". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 23 December 1949. Programme (heavily autographed) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. "Annie get your gun". Grand Opera House Wellington, 3 September 1949. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. "Annie get your gun". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 October 1949. Programme Quantity: 54 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1956

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1956

Description: Includes: Christchurch Operatic Society Incorporated by arrangement with Samuel French presents "Bob's your uncle", by Austin Melford. Producer Stan Lawson; musical director Len Barnes. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 28 April 1956. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd in conjunction with the Australian Elizabethan Theatres Ltd present "The boy friend". Produced by Robert Quentin; musical director Clive Jay. New Zealand tour. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd in conjunction with the Australian Elizabethan Theatres Ltd present "The boy friend". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 10 July 1956. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd in conjunction with the Australian Elizabethan Theatres Ltd present "The boy friend". Grand Opera House, commencing 7 August 1956. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd in conjunction with the Australian Elizabethan Theatres Ltd present "The boy friend". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 24 August 1956. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. presents, by arrangement with Feuer & Martin of New York, Cole Porter's "Can-Can". Produced by Danny O'Neil; musical director Clive Jay. New Zealand tour 1956. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. presents, by arrangement with Feuer & Martin of New York, Cole Porter's "Can-Can". Produced by Danny O'Neil; musical director Clive Jay. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 2 Oct. 1956. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. presents, by arrangement with Feuer & Martin of New York, Cole Porter's "Can-Can". Produced by Danny O'Neil; musical director Clive Jay. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 2 November 1956. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. presents, by arrangement with Feuer & Martin of New York, Cole Porter's "Can-Can". Produced by Danny O'Neil; musical director Clive Jay. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 19 Nov. 1956. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Garnet H Carroll, by arrangement with Australian Pacific Agencies, proudly present The Classical Theatre of China repertoire, introduced by John Lee. Grand Opera House Wellington, 17-20 October 1956. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Garnet H Carroll, by arrangement with Australian Pacific Agencies, proudly present The Classical Theatre of China repertoire, introduced by John Lee. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11-13 October 1956. Programme, and pamphlet The Classical Theatre of China 1956. Promotional booklet The Light Opera Club Incorporated presents "A country girl". Produced by Molly Donald; musical director Frank Poore; ballet trained by Zoe Sinton and Ken Croser; costumes designed by Molly Donald. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 10-24 November [1956]. Programme (2 copies) Opera Workshop (Inc) season of "Hansel and Gretel" by Humperdinck. Producer Colin Tester; conductor Harry Luscombe. Concert Chamber [Auckland], 24-28 March 1956. Programme The Light Opera Club (Inc) presents "The merry widow"; a comedy opera in three acts. Lyrics by Adrian Ross; music by Franz Lehar. Producer John Atha; musical director frank Poore. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 28 April 1956. Programme Auckland Amateur Operatic Society presents the Australasian stage premiere of "Naughty Marietta". Music by Victor Herbert; book and lyrics by Rida Johnson Young. Producer Rex Sayers; musical director Lindsay Hall. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 15 September 1956. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Operatic and Theatrical Society (Inc) presents "The new moon". Producer Cedric Gardiner; musical director Henry Rudolph; ballet mistress Jeane Horne. Grand Opera House, 28 April - 12 May 1956. Programme (2 copies) The Hamilton Dickson Light Opera Singers supported by Alex Lindsay Orchestra present concert version of "The rebel maid", a comic opera in three acts. Wellington Concert Chamber 9 October; Little Theatre Lower Hutt 10 October; Epuni Community Centre Hall, 11 October 1956. Programme Brooklyn Theatre '52 presents "The two bouquets", a musical play by Eleanor & Herbert Farjeon. Directed by Ronald Gillies; choreography Harry Baker. Brooklyn Community Hall, 4-6 December 1956. Programme (Typescript) Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1958

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1958

Description: Includes: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. "White horse inn", a musical comedy in three acts. Producer John N Thomson, choreographer Doreen O'Leary, musical director Lindsay Hall. His Majesty's Theatre, commencing 12 July 1958. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Associates in conjunction with the Auckland Festival Society present a season of grand opera, Giacomo Puccini's "La Boheme" and Giuseppe Verdi's "La traviata". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 24 May - 14 June 1958. Programme (2 copies, one with pale grey cover, one with blue cover) Grand Opera Associates present Giacomo Puccini's "La boheme", Giuseppe Verdi's "La traviata". Grand Opera House Wellington, 9-16 August 1958. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd by arrangement with Frederick Brisson, Robert E Griffith and Harold S Prince presents "The pajama game". Music and lyrics by Richard and Jerry Ross. Dances staged by Betty Pounder; production directed by Fred Hebert (of New York). 1958 New Zealand tour, April - May 1958. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd by arrangement with Frederick Brisson, Robert E Griffith and Harold S Prince presents "The pajama game". Music and lyrics by Richard and Jerry Ross. Dances staged by Betty Pounder; production directed by Fred Herbert. [Wellington], commencing 12 March 1958. Programme (2 copies) Light Opera Club and Auckland Repertory Theatre present "Peter Pan", by J M Barrie. Producer and stage director Molly Donald. Ballet mistress Doreen O'Leary; musical director Gordon Cole. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 11 December 1958. Programme (2 copies) Palmerston North Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. "Viktoria and her hussar". Produced by Eva Moore; musical director Colin Pickering. Ballet mistress Zoe Bailey. Opera House Palmerston North, 12-19 April, 1958. Programme Tauranga Choral and Operatic Society. "The gondoliers". Produced by John Tully; assistant producers Barbara Jenkins and Nola Spier. Ballets arranged by Undine Clarke. Musical director Ron Horman. Town Hall Tauranga, 9-14 June 1958. Programme Pupils of Wellington secondary schools present "The gondoliers" by Gilbert and Sullivan. Production by Edina Wiggs; musical direction by Hugh Reid. Festival of Wellington, [1958]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1951

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

By: Whitehouse, Jocelyn A, active 1950-2000

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1951

Description: Includes: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society Inc presents Terence Rattigan's "Playbill". Society's Hall, Grafton Road, Auckland. 6-13 October 1951. Programme (2 copies) British Commonwealth Theatre Company. "The Devil's disciple", by George Bernard Shaw. Artistic director Ngaio Marsh. Grand Opera House Wellington. 13-16 August 1951. Programme (2 copies) British Commonwealth Theatre Company. "Six characters in search of an author", by Luigi Pirandello. Produced by Ngaio Marsh. General programme printed by Caxton Press. British Commonwealth Theatre Company. "Six characters in search of an author", by Luigi Pirandello. Produced by Ngaio Marsh. Grand Opera House Wellington. 30 July 1951. Programme (2 copies) British Commonwealth Theatre Company. "Six characters in search of an author". Producer Ngaio Marsh. 30 July - 4 August 1951. Promotional brochure. (2 copies) British Commonwealth Theatre Company. "Twelfth night", by William Shakespeare. Produced by Ngaio Marsh. General programme printed by Caxton Press. British Commonwealth Theatre Company. "Twelfth night", by William Shakespeare. Produced by Ngaio Marsh. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 29 August - 8 September 1951. Programme. British Commonwealth Theatre Company. "Twelfth night", by William Shakespeare. Produced by Ngaio Marsh. Grand Opera House Wellington. [5-12? August 1951]. Programme (2 copies) Celebrity Theatres Pty Ltd present "Ladies night in a Turkish bath", by Avery Hopwood, Cyrus Wood and Chareton Andrews. Directed by Harry Wren. Grand Opera House Wellington. 8 January 1951. Programme (2 copies) Community Arts Service Theatre. "Pygmalion", by George Bernard Shaw. Produced by Harold Baigent. North Island tour 1951. Programme (2 copies) Curtain Theatre presents "The happiest days of your life", by John Dighton. Produced by Stanley Vinsen. Blue Triangle Hall Boulcott Street, 20-23 November 1951. Programme Gisborne Repertory Society presents "Outward bound", by Sutton Vane. Produced by frances Burns. Opera House Gisborne. 13-14 August 1951. Programme. Goethe's "Faust", in the translation of Louis MacNeice. Produced by Maria Drinke. Concert Chamber Wellington. 5-9 October 1951. Folded pamphlet (2 copies) Frederick Farley presents the Group Theatre School in "World theatre"; a theatrical documentary in two parts. Commentary written by Marie Hall. The production arranged and directed by Frederick Farley. St Francis Hall Wellington. 27-29 June 1951. programme (2 copies) Public Service Drama Group presents "Star in eclipse", by Dorothy Williams. Produced by Peter Downes. [Wellington], 29-30 May 1951. Programme The Theatre Arts Guild. "A midsummer night's dream", by William Shakespeare. Produced by Pippa Robins. Amberley Park. 17-24 February 1951. Programme. The Theatre Arts Guild presents two plays by Sophocles. "Oedipus Rex" (14-18 July 1951, and "Antigone" (19-21 July and at Dunedin 28 July). Provincial Council Chambers Christchurch. 1951. Programme. Wanganui Branch Little Theatre (RSA) presents "Gaslight", a Victorian thriller, by Patrick Hamilton. Producer Leicester Aitken. Opera House Wanganui, 16-17 october 1951. Programme Wellington East Dramatic Society presents "Miss Mabel", by R C Sherriff. Producer Noeline Armstrong. Rongotai College Hall. 21-22 June 1951. Programme (2 copies). J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. Evelyn Laye and Frank Lawton in "Bell, book and candle", by John van Druten. Produced by Ronald Fortt. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 27 December 1951. Programme. J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present the record-breaking comedy "Worm's eye view". New Zealand tour 1951. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "Worm's eye view", by R F Delderfield. Produced by William Hodge. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. [3 October 1951]. Programme. J C Williamson THeatre Ltd present the record breaking comedy "Worm's eye view", by R F Delderfield. Produced by William Hodge. Grand Opera House Wellington. 16 October 1951. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 21 theatre programmes and flyers (plus duplicates).. Physical Description: Letterpress on programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1921

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

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1921

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. "A country girl", by Lionel Monckton. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 6 October 1921. Programme. Mr Harry G Musgrove presents Wilkie Bard, the famous English comedian. Country tour 1921. Programme. Mr Harry G Musgrove presents Wilkie Bard, the famous English comedian. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 26 October 1921. Programme. Mr Harry G Musgrove presents Wilkie Bard, the famous English comedian. Grand Opera House Wellington. 17 November 1921. Programme. Mr Harry G Musgrove presents Wilkie Bard, the famous English comedian. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [29 November and 3 December] 1921. Programme. Mr Harry G Musgrove presents Wilkie Bard, the famous English comedian. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 6 December 1921. Programme. Miss Estelle Beere's pupils. Miss Estelle Beere presents "The golden lily". Grand Opera House Wellington. 12 November 1921. Programme. [Direction J & N Tait]. Madame Calve, soprano. With Signor Gasparri, tenor, and M Pintel, pianist. Town Hall Wellington. New Zealand tour [1921]. Programme Miss Carwell-Cooke's pupils. "Gwenwyn of the lonely tower". Grand Opera House Wellington. 5 November 1921. programme. Leo, Jan & Mischel Cherniavsky. (Violin, piano and cello). Country tour season 1921. Programme. Leo, Jan & Mischel Cherniavsky. (Violin, piano and cello). Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 June 1921. Programme. Leo, Jan & Mischel Cherniavsky. (Violin, piano and cello). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 13-14 July 1921. Programme. Leo, Jan & Mischel Cherniavsky. (Violin, piano and cello). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 17 & 19 August 1921. Programme. Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society. "The Cingalee". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 21 November 1921. Programme. Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society. "A country girl". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [July 18] 1921. Programme. Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society in "Paul Jones", by Robert Planquette. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 12 March 1921. Programme. Christchurch Competitions Society. First demonstration concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [1921]. Programme. Christchurch Sports Club. Canterbury Amateur Championships. [Boxing]. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [11 July 1921]. Programme. Christchurch Sports Club. Canterbury Amateur Championships. [Boxing]. Theatre Royal. [29 August 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "Chu Chin Chow", a musical extravaganza of the Orient. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 29 June 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "Chu Chin Chow", a musical extravaganza of the Orient. Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 July 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "Chu Chin Chow", a musical extravaganza of the Orient. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 12 August 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "Chu Chin Chow", a musical extravaganza of the Orient. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 27 August 1921. Programme. J C Williamson in conjunction with Hugh D McIntosh presents Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto". Country tour. [1921]. J C Williamson in conjunction with Hugh D McIntosh presents Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto", Dunedin. 6 January 1921. Programme. J C Williamson in conjunction with Hugh D McIntosh presents Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 22 January 1921. Programme. Pupils of Miss Cox and Miss Myers. Dance recital. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [1 November 1921]. Programme. Joseph Coyne season. "Nightie night". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 24 December 1921. Programme. Dunedin Amateur Operatic Society. "The cingalee", produced by Miss Eva Moore. His Majesty's Theatre. 30 April 1921. Programme. Dunedin Operatic Society. "Dorothy", by Cellier. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 November 1921. Programme. English Pierrots in "Bits and pieces". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 28 May 1921. Programme. English Pierrots in "Bits and pieces". Grand Opera House Wellington. 20 August 1921. Programme. English Pierrots in "Bits and pieces". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 3 September 1921. Programme. English Pierrots in "Bits and pieces". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 October 1921. Programme. English Pierrots in "Bits and pieces". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 October 1921. Programme. Fullers' Vaudeville. Princess Theatre Dunedin. Programmes for weeks beginning 17 January, 21 February, 28 March, 11 April, 30 May, 27 June, 25 July, 29 August, 12 September, 31 October, 21 November, 19 December (All fragile) Miss Helen Gard'ner presents "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 May 1921. Programme. Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 24 May 1921. Programme. Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers". Grand Opera House Wellington. 2 July 1921. Programme. Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 July 1921. Programme. Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 13 August 1921. Programme. Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The Mikado". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 12 September 1921. Programme. Miss Cecil Hall and her Corps de Ballet. 200 performers. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 18 August 1921. Programme. Jascha Heifetz (violinist). Four violin recitals. Samuel Chotzinoff at the piano. Town Hall Auckland. 3-12 August 1921. Programme. Jascha Heifetz (violinist). Three violin recitals. Samuel Chotzinoff at the piano. Town Hall Wellington. 17-25 August 1921. Programme. Annette Kellerman the modern Venus supported by her own company of Tivoli Follies. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [12 November 1921]. Programme. Annette Kellerman the modern Venus supported by her own company of Tivoli Follies. Grand Opera House Wellington. 15 December 1921. Programme. Miss Daphne Knight's "Dance creation". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 19 October 1921. Programme. Mischa Levitzki. Concerts of music for the pianoforte. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17 September 1921. Programme. Mischa Levitzki. Concerts of music for the pianoforte. Town Hall Wellington. 29 September 1921. Programme. Mischa Levitzki. Concerts of music for the pianoforte. Town Hall Auckland. 4 October 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present The Lilac Domino and Firefly Company. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 25 November 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present The Lilac Domino and Firefly Company. Country tour [Wellington 12 December 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "The Lilac Domino". Grand Opera House Wellington. 24 December 1921. Programme. William Lints & Co present the musical extravaganza "Surprise packet". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 9 February 1921. Programme. The Masqueraders. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 13 April 1921. Nazareth House recital. Theatre Royal Christchurch. With Agnes Cunningham, Nita Graham, John McGrath, Mrs W O Campbell, Kathleen Garven, Paula Scherek. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [29 October 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Comedy Company in "Paddy the next best thing", with Isobel Brosnan, Mr Anew McMaster, Mr Spencer Fisher, Mr Charles Courtneidge. Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 December 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Comedy Company in "Paddy the next best thing". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 17 December 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Comedy Company in "Paddy the next thing". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 24 December 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present John D O'Hara, with Robert Toms and Frederick Esmelton in "Three wise fools", by Austin Strong. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. August 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present John D O'Hara and Jules Jordan, with Robert Toms, Frederick Esmelton and Dorothy Seacombe, in "Welcome stranger", by Aaron Hoffman. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [1-14 September 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present John D O'Hara and Jules Jordan, with Robert Toms, Frederick Esmelton and Dorothy Seacombe, in "Welcome stranger", by Aaron Hoffman. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 15 September 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present John D O'Hara and Jules Jordan, with Robert Toms, Frederick Esmelton and Dorothy Seacombe, in "Welcome stranger", by Aaron Hoffman. Grand Opera House Wellington. 28 September 1921. Programme. Rosemary Rees English Comedy Coy in "The mollusc", by Hubert Henry Davies. Grand Opera House Wellington. [11 October 1921]. Programme. Rosemary Rees English Comedy Coy in "The mollusc", by Hubert Henry Davies. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [5 November 1921]. Programme. Rosemary Rees English Comedy Coy in "The mollusc", by Hubert Henry Davies. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. [14-21 November 1921]. Programme. J & N Tait and Bailey & Grant's superb pantomime "Sinbad the sailor". Country tour {1921]. Programme / pamphlet. J & N Tait and Bailey & Grant's superb pantomime "Sinbad the sailor". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 23 March 1921. Programme. J & N Tait and Bailey & Grant's superb pantomime "Sinbad the sailor". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 April 1921. Programme. J & N Tait and Bailey & Grant's superb pantomime "Sinbad the sailor". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 6 May 1921. Programme. J & N Tait and Bailey & Grant's superb pantomime "Sinbad the sailor". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 May 1921. Programme. J & N Tait present their New Musical Comedy Company in "Irene" by James Montgomery. Country tour [February 1921]. Programme / pamphlet. J & N Tait present their New Musical Comedy Company in "Irene" by James Montgomery. Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 January 1921. Programme. J & N Tait present their New Musical Comedy Company in "Irene" by James Montgomery. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 February 1921. Programme. J & N Tait present their New Musical Comedy Company in "Irene" by James Montgomery. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 9 February 1921. Programme. J & N Tait present their New Musical Comedy Company in "Irene" by James Montgomery. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [2-15 March 1921]. Programme. J & N Tait present Edgley and Dawe [and] Dan Agar in "Odds and ends". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [22 October 1921]. Programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The duke of Killiecrankie" and "Mary goes first". Country tour. [January 1921]. Pamphlet / programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The duke of Killiecrankie", by Captain Robert Marshall. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 11 January 1921. Programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The duke of Killiecrankie", by Captain Robert Marshall. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 25 January 1921. Programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The duke of Killiecrankie", by Captain Robert Marshall. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 12 February 1921. Programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The great adventure", by Arnold Bennett. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 March 1921. Programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The great adventure", by Arnold Bennett. Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 April 1921. Programme. Wellington Amateur Operatic Society. presents "The geisha". Grand Opera House Wellington. 22 October 1921. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions, with Allan Wilkie & Miss Hunter-Watts. "Hamlet". Theatre Royal Christchurch {May/June? 1921]. Programme / pamphlet. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions, with Allan Wilkie & Miss Hunter-Watts. "Hamlet". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [18-21 July 1921]. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions, with Allan Wilkie & Miss Hunter-Watts. "Hamlet". Grand Opera House Wellington. [29 August - 17 September 1921]. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions, with Allan Wilkie & Miss Hunter-Watts. "The merchant of Venice". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [May 1921]. Programme. (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions, with Allan Wilkie & Miss Hunter-Watts. "Twelfth night". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [May? 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson present their gorgeous pantomime extravaganza "Humpty-Dumpty". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 10 May 1921. Programme. J C Williamson present their gorgeous pantomime "Humpty Dumpty". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. [1921]. Programme. J C Williamson present their gorgeous pantomime "Humpty Dumpty". Grand OPera House Wellington. [8-21 June 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson present their gorgeous pantomime "Humpty Dumpty". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [23 June - 2 July 1921]. Programme. Y.M.C.A. Gymnastic carnival. Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 October 1921. Programme. Quantity: 95 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, approximately 220 mm.

Date: 1922

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

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1922

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. "Our Miss Gibbs", by Lionel Moncton. Directed by Theodore Trezise. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 23 November 1922. Programme. J C Williamson pantomime extravaganza "Babes in the wood" Country tour. Programme J C Williamson pantomime extravaganza "Babes in the wood". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 11 May 1922. Programme J C Williamson pantomime extravaganza "Babes in the wood". Grand Opera House Wellington, 3 June 1922. Programme J C Williamson pantomime extravaganza "Babes in the wood". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 15 June 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "Within the law". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 1 July 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "Sunday". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 15 July 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "Within the law". Grand Opera House Wellington, 5 August 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "Within the law". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 26 August 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "Bought and paid for", and "Sunday". Country tour 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "The third degree". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 7 October 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "The third degree". Grand Opera House Wellington, 23 October 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "Within the law", and "The lion and the mouse". Country tour 1922. Programme William F Russell presents Nellie Bramley, in "The lion and the mouse". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 4 December 1922. Programme Miss Rosina Buckman [and] Mr Maurice D'Oisly, Miss Adelina Leon (cellist) and Mr Percy Kahn (pianist). Theatre Royal Christchurch, [13 July] 1922. Programme and book of words. Christchurch competitions. Second demonstration concert. Theatre Royal, [10-12 May?] 1922. Programme "Cinderella". J C Williamson, lessee. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 15 November 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present famous Comic Opera Company in "Merrie England". Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present famous Comic Opera Company in "Merrie England". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 13 April 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present famous Comic Opera Company in "Merrie England". Grand Opera House Wellington, 13 May 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present famous Comic Opera Company in "The Mikado". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 13 May 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present famous Comic Opera Company in "Merry England". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 30 May 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present famous Comic Opera Company in "Dorothy". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 14 June 1922. Programme Miss Carwell Cooke's pupils. Dance recital, including "Gwenwyn of the Lonely Tower". Grand Opera House Wellington, 16 September 1922. Programme Joseph Coyne, the world famous comedian, in "His lady friends", by Emile Nitray and Frank Mandel. Country tour. Programme Mr G P Hanna presents "The vice-regals", headed by the prince of comedians, Claude Dampier. Grand Opera House Wellington, 14 June 1922. Programme Mr G P Hanna presents "The vice-regals", headed by the prince of comedians, Claude Dampier. Theatre Royal Christchurch [4 performances, 1922]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd. "Dick Whittington and his cat". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 27 February [1922]. Programme (2 copies) Fuller's Vaudeville. Princess Theatre Dunedin. Programmes for weeks commencing: 30 January, 20 February, 27 March, 24 April, 15 May, 26 June, 24 July, 28 August, 25 September, 16 October, 13 November 1922 (11 programmes in all) Miss G Helen Gard'ner and Mrs James Hannah present the fantastic fairy play "Pinocchio the puppet and Cinderella the doll". Grand Opera House Wellington, 20-22 July 1922. Programme Miss Cecil Hall and her Corps de Ballet (200 performers). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, [1922]. Programme Annette Kellerman, supported by her own company the Tivoli Follies including Stuart Barnes. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 9 January 1922. Programme Miss Daphne Knight presents her pupils in "Carnival". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 9 August 1922. Programme Mr Joe Knowsley presents his Annual Dance Extravaganza. Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 December 1922. Programme Nicola, the world's greatest magician. Country tour [1922]. Programme Nicola, the world's greatest magician. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 15 August 1922. Programme Nicola, the world's greatest magician. Grand Opera House Wellington, 19 September 1922. Programme Nicola, the world's greatest magician. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 9 October 1922. Programme Nicola, the world's greatest magician. Theatre RoyalChristchurch, 21 October 1922. Programme Mr C Southwood has much pleasure in presenting The Quality Performers in the costume comedy extravaganza, "A Harvest of Humor and Harmony". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 6 and 8 May [1922]. Programme Mr C Southwood has much pleasure in presenting The Quality Performers in "A Harvest of Humor and Harmony". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 20 May 1922. Programme Toscha Seidel the young Russian wizard of the violin. First concert. Town Hall Wellington, 10 August [1922]. Programme Toscha Seidel the young Russian wizard of the violin. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 17 August 1922. Programme. Toscha Seidel the young Russian wizard of the violin. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 23 August 1922. Programme Harry G Musgrove presents Ella Shields. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6 March 1922. Programme Harry G Musgrove presents Ella Shields. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 20 March 1922. Programme Harry G Musgrove presents Ella Shields. Grand Opera House Wellington, 13 March 1922. Programme Harry G Musgrove presents for the first time in Dunedin, England's celebrated comedienne, Ella Shields. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 29 March 1922. Programme Harry G Musgrove presents Ella Shields and her delightful supporting company. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 1 May 1922. Programme Harry G Musgrove presents Ella Shields. Grand Opera House Wellington, 15 April 1922. Programme Jascha Spivakovsky concerts of music for the pianoforte. First recital. Auckland Town Hall, 8 July 1922. Programme Jascha Spivakovsky concerts of music for the pianoforte. First recital. Town Hall Wellington, 20 July 1922. Programme Jascha Spivakovsky concerts of music for the pianoforte. Second recital. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 31 July 1922. Programme Jascha Spivakovsky concerts of music for the pianoforte. Second recital. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 5 August 1922. Programme Farewell appearance of Marie Tempest, England's greatest comedy artiste, and Graham Browne, England's noted leading man, in "Mr Pim passes by", by A A Milne; preceded by "The dumb and the blind", by Harold Chapin. Country tour 1922. Programme Farewell appearance of Marie Tempest, England's greatest comedy artiste, and Graham Browne, England's noted leading man, in "Mr Pim passes by", by A A Milne; preceded by "The dumb and the blind", by Harold Chapin. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 18 February 1922. Programme Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hilda Dorrington in The Plays of Shakespeare, supported by his permanent Australasian Shakespearean company. "The merchant of Venice". Theatre Royal Christchurch [16? September 1922] Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hilda Dorrington in The Plays of Shakespeare, supported by his permanent Australasian Shakespearean company. "King John". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, October 1922. Programme Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hilda Dorrington in The Plays of Shakespeare, supported by his permanent Australasian Shakespearean company. "A midsummer night's dream". Grand Opera House Wellington, 18 November 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their New English Dramatic Company in "The bat", by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood. Country tour [1922]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their New English Dramatic Company in "The bat", by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 21 September 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their New English Dramatic Company in "The bat", by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood. Grand Opera House Wellington, 12 October 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their New English Dramatic Company in "The bat", by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 26 October 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their New English Dramatic Company in "The bat", by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood. Theatre Royal Cashel Street, 3 November 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The boy", founded on Arthur Pinero's farce "The magistrate", by Fred Thompson. Country tour 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The boy". Grand Opera House Wellington, 24 August 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The boy". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 9 September 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd presents Lawrence Grossmith in "Captain Applejack", by Walter Hackett. Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 December 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "Firefly", a comedy opera by Otto Harbach and Rudolf Friml. Grand Opera House Wellingtopn, 16 February 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present for the first time in New Zealand, Louis Bennison, the famous romantic actor in his original role, "Johnny get your gun", by Edmund Lawrence Burke. Country tour 1922. Programme JC Williamson Ltd present for the first time in New Zealand, Louis Bennison, the famous romantic actor in his original role, "Johnny get your gun", by Edmund Lawrence Burke. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 November 1922. Programme JC Williamson Ltd present for the first time in New Zealand, Louis Bennison, the famous romantic actor in his original role, "Johnny get your gun", by Edmund Lawrence Burke. Grand Opera House Wellington, 5 December 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The lilac domino", with Rene Maxwell, Gaston Mervale, Claude Flemming, George Gee, and Hugh Steyne. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 10 January 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The lilac domino", with Rene Maxwell, Gaston Mervale, Claude Flemming, George Gee, and Hugh Steyne. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 28 January 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The maid of the mountains". Country tour 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The maid of the mountains". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1 July 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The maid of the mountains". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 19 July 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd presents the New English Musical Comedy Company in "A night out". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing December 1922. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the world famous comedian Joseph Coyne in "Nightie night!", by Martha M Stanley and Adelaide Matthews. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 7 February 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Comedy Company in "Paddy the next best thing", by Gayer Mackay and Robert Ord. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 21 January 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my heart", by J Hartley Manners. Country tour 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "Scandal", by Cosmo Hamilton, with Maude Hanaford, Frank Harvey and Mr Robert Brough. Country tour 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "Scandal", by Cosmo Hamilton, with Maude Hanaford, Frank Harvey and Mr Robert Brough. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 4 February 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "Scandal", by Cosmo Hamilton, with Maude Hanaford, Frank Harvey and Mr Robert Brough. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 18 February 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "Scandal", by Cosmo Hamilton, with Maude Hanaford, Frank Harvey and Mr Robert Brough. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 28 February 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The sign on the door", by Channing Pollock, with Maude Hanaford and William J Kelly. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The sign on the door", by Channing Pollock, with Maude Hanaford and William J Kelly. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 March 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The sign on the door", by Channing Pollock, with Maude Hanaford and William J Kelly. Grand Opera House Wellington, 18 March 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The sign on the door", by Channing Pollock, with Maude Hanaford and William J Kelly. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 5 April 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Marie Tempest and Graham Browne in "Tea for three", by Roi Cooper Megrue. Grand Opera House Wellington, 25 March 1922. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Marie Tempest and Graham Browne in "Tea for three", by Roi Cooper Megrue. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 April 1922. Programme Will Burns presents the gorgeous extravaganza "Yamo, Yamo". Proceeds for Wellington Caledonian Soicety Building Fund. Grand Opera House Wellington, 29 July 1922. Programme YMCA Gymnastic Carnival. Physical director J A Duffy. Grand Opera House Wellington, 7 October 1922. Programme Quantity: 102 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, approximately 220 mm.

Date: 1948

By: Anderson, Ngaire Ruth, 1927-2013

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1948

Description: Includes: Wellington Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society ... present "The Arcadians", by Lionel Monckton and Howard Talbot. Produced by David Devitt, with Gabrielle Phillips as Sombra (photo). Opera House Wellington, commencing 10 April 1948. Programme (2 copies) Hamilton Amateur Operatic Society presents the "Belle of New York", music by Gustave Kerker, book by Hugh Morton. Produced by Eva Moore. Theatre Royal Hamilton, commencing 27 September 1948. Programme Christchurch Civic Music Council in collaboration with the New Zealand Broadcasting Service and the Christchurch Operatic Society presents "Carmen", by Georges Bizet. Produced by Bernard Beeby; musical director Andersen Tyrer (With photos of Tyrer, Arthur Servent, Janet Howe, Bernard Beeby, Dora Drake, Bryan Drake, Gerald Christeller, Len Barnes, Olga Hughes, Valerie Peppler, David Law, Clifford Shirley, William Hamilton). Theatre Royal Christchurch, 24 June - 10 July 1948. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Operatic and Theatrical Society in conjunction with the New Zealand Broadcasting Service present "Carmen", by Georges Bizet. Produced by Bernard Beeby; musical director Andersen Tyrer (With photos of producer and musical director, Janet Howe, Arthur Servent, Dora Drake, Bryan Drake, Felix Yule, Fred Lynch, Frank Crowther). Opera House Wellington, 22 July - 7 August 1948. Programme (2 copies) Auckland Amateur Operatic Society in collaboration with the New Zealand Broadcasting Service and the National Orchestra proudly presents "Carmen", by Georges Bizet. Produced by Bernard Beeby; musical director Andersen Tyrer (With photos of producer, musical director, Janet Howe, Arthur Servent, Dora Drake, Bryan Drake, Gordon Fagan, James Hoskins, Gordon Cole, William Forsman, Thomas Hanna, June Trelawney, Mary Negus). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 19 August 1948. Souvenir programme (2 copies) The Ex-Services Operatic Club presents "The count of Luxembourg", produced by Joy Asquith. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 29 May 1948. Programme (2 copies) Palmerston North Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents "Goodnight Vienna". Produced by Eva Moore. Opera House Palmerston North, 21-28 August 1948. Programme Masterton Choral Society, conductor Albert Bryant; pianiste Gwen Greig, presents concert version of "Maritana", composed by Vincent M Wallace (With soloists Sybil Phillips, Joan Bryant, Stanley Yeoman, Ken Macaulay). Knox Hall Masterton, 15 June 1948. Programme St James Anglican Church Choir, conductor Harry Brusey, presents "The mikado", by W S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, in concert form. [Lower Hutt], 15-18 September 1948. Programme Greymouth Operatic Society proudly present ... "The new moon", by Sigmund Romberg and Oscar Hammerstein. With Beverley Patterson as Marianne. Regent Theatre Greymouth, commencing 28 June 1948. Programme Masterton Choral Society presents "A tale of old Japan". Conductor Albert Bryant, pianiste Gwen Greig, soprano Joan Bryant, contralto Alice Graham, tenor Hubert Milverton-Carta, bass Ernest Gardener. Knox Hall Masterton, 19 October 1948. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Cicely Courtneidge in a new comedy with music, "Under the counter", by Arthur Macrae, lyrics by Harold Purcell. Australian production by Gerald Kirby; musical director Robert Probst. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 14 August 1948. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1961

By: Nash, Walter (Sir), 1882-1968

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1961

Description: Includes: Light Opera Club (Inc) presents the ever popular pantomime "Babes in the wood". Produced and devised by Alma Woods; conductor Frank Poore; ballets by Nettleton-Edward-Kerrs Studios; choreography by Russell Kerr. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 9 December 1961. Programme (2 copies) Christchurch Operatic Society Inc proudly presents the NZ premiere stage production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Carousel" director Keith Newson; production Stan Lawson; ballet mistress Lenor Barry-Baker. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 11 March 1961. Programme (2 copies) Te Kuiti Choral and Operatic Society (Inc) presents "The gondoliers", by Gilbert and Sullivan. Produced by D Grainger; musical director W V McMinn. [1961]. Programme Gilbert & Sullivan Operatic Society Dunedin Incorporated proudly present ... "The gondoliers". Concert Chamber Dunedin, 27 September 1961. Flier / cast list only. Together with Subscriber's member ship card 1961 for the Rt Honourable W Nash Hamilton Amateur Operatic Society proudly presents NZ premiere Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstien's "Music in the air", produced by Molly Donald. Embassy Hamilton, October 1961. Programme Light Opera Club (Inc) presents Gilbert & Sullivan's "HMS Pinafore" preceded by "Trial by jury". Directed by Phyllis Mackney; musical director Gordon Cole. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, from 30 September 1961. Programme Pocket Opera Club presents "Iolanthe" by W S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Producer and musical director Bernard Holibar. [Auckland], October - November 1961. Programme Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. "King's rhapsody", by Ivor Novello. Directed and produced by John N Thomson; musical director W Lindsay Hall; choreographer Doreen O'Leary. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 9 September 1961. Programme (2 copies) and flier / newsletter no. 10, August 1961 (2 copies, one originally owned by Molly Donald) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents David Oxley and Patricia Moore in "My fair lady", adapted from Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion". Producer John McCallum (photo, also photos of David Oxley, Patricia Moore, John Baskcomb, David Hutcheson, Minnie Love, Robert McPhee). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 11 February 1961. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents David Oxley and Patricia Moore in "My fair lady", adapted from Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion". Producer John McCallum (photo, also photos of David Oxley, Patricia Moore, John Baskcomb, David Hutcheson, Minnie Love, Robert McPhee). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 26 August 1961. Programme (2 copies) Howick Light Opera Group proudly presents "Rose Marie". Producer Beryl Prentice; ballet mistress Sylvia Hilling; Margaret McCulloch, costume design (With performers Pettine-Ann Croul, Boyd Gavin, Jacqueline Heath-Preest, Robert Karl, Natalie Limm). Pakuranga College Hall, 5-9 September 1961. Programme Wellington District Secondary Schools. "Ruddigore", by Gilbert & Sullivan. Producer Edna Wiggs; musical direction by Hugh Reid. Festival of Wellington 1961. Programme (2 copies) Hamilton Dickson Light Opera Singers present concert version of "Tom Jones". Lyrics by Chas H Taylor; music by Edward German. Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 17 October 1961; Concert Chamber Wellington, 18 October 1961. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1960

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1960

Description: Includes: R.S.A. Little Theatre presents a New Zealand musical play for the whole family. "The remarkable Pekapeka", by Ronald Cometti. 8-12 February [1960s?]. Programme / libretto Masterton Amateur Operatic Society (Inc) presents "Amahl and the night visitors" by Menotti. Musical direction Jean Bassett; producer Donald Thompson. Town Hall Masterton, 1960. Programme Hamilton Orpheus Grand Opera and Choral Society (Incorporated). Third production. "The bartered bride", by Smetana. Producer Lesbia Paine; musical director John J Andrews; choreography by Poul Gnatt (photos of these). Embassy Theatre Hamilton, 27-30 June 1960. Programme Rotorua Amateur Operatic Society Inc presents "The belle of New York". Produced by Gordon Sutherland; musical director Andrew Carter. Majestic Theatre, Rotorua, 16-21 July [1960]. Programme (partly missing back cover) Hamilton Dickson Light Opera Singers present concert version of "The Bohemian girl", by Michael Balfe. Musical director Hamilton Dickson. Concert Chamber Wellington, 1 June 1960; Little Theatre Lower Hutt, 2 June 1960. Programme Auckland Operatic Society presents its forty-first annual production "Iolanthe". Production by Vivian Jacobs and David Rossiter. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 18 May 1960. Programme The Light Opera Club presents Franz Lehar's "The merry widow". Producer John Atha, musical director Frank Poore; choreographer Russell Kerr; scenery painted by George Farr. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 20 August 1960. Programme (2 copies) Gore Choral Society (Inc) presents "The Messiah", a sacred oratorio by G F Handel, in St Andrew's Hall, Devon Street, Gore, 4 December 1960. (With Audrey Nicholson, Rena Scully, Revel Rice, John Fisher, George Duncan, Vera Roy, Peter Garrity). Programme Hamilton Amateur Operatic Society presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's fabulous "Oklahoma!", produced by Molly Donald. Ballets by Alma McKenzie. Embassy Theatre Hamilton, 1960. Programme Scots College assisted by Queen Margaret College present "Ruddigore", by W S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Production by Edna Wiggs; musical direction by Hugh Reid. Grand Opera House Wellington, 13-15 June 1960. Programme (2 copies) Auckland Amateur Operatic Society (Inc). presents "South Pacific", by Rogers & Hammerstein. Production by David Rossiter; musical direction by W Lindsay Hall. (With photos of David Rossiter, W Lindsay Hall, Athol Freshney, Lynne Cantlon, Bryan Johnson, Gerald Lynch-Blosse, Maurice Turley, Vincent Collins, Nola Machin, Beverley Jordan). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 10 September 1960. Programme (2 copies) Light Opera Club (Inc) presents "Wedding in Paris", by Vera Caspary. Production Stan Lawson; musical director Frank Poore. (With photos of Frank Poore, Stan Lawson, Gordon Cole, Russell Kerr, John Atha, Bette Gilmore, Eileen Bukowski, David White, Bruce Purchase, Hazel Cole, Robin Macdonald). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 5 March 1960. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1962

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1962

Description: Includes: Rotorua Junior Operatic Society. "Cinderella". Produced by Dorothy Bell; musical director Keith Ridings; ballet mistress Fay Donne. Majestic Theatre, 30 April - 1 May 1962. Programme Harry M Miller presents "An evening with Inia Te Wiata" (With photos of Harry M Miller, Inia Te Wiata and Maurice Till). New Zealand tour, [16 April - 24 May] 1962. Programme (with centre spread showing songs for each of five different programme) Feilding Community Players present "The gipsy baron", an operetta in three acts. Produced by Leone Paul. Little TheaTRE, fEILDING, 27 oCTOBER - 3 nOVEMBER 1962. pROGRAMME Garnett H Carroll and the Elizabethan Theatre Trust proudly present the Sadlers Wells Opera Company's production of Franz Lehar's immortal operetta "The merry widow". Musical director Alexander Faris (With photos of performers Suzanne Steele, Jon Weaving, Cynthia Morey, Gordon Wilcock, John Fryatt, Ivan King). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 29 December 1962. Programme Auckland Operatic Society (Inc). "The mikado". Directed and produced by John N Thomson; musical director W Lindsay Hall. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 13 June 1962. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "My fair lady", by Lerner and Loewe. Directed by John McCallum; musical director Noel Smith. Costumes designed by Cecil Beaton. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 8 February 1962. Programme (2 copies) Howick Light Opera Group proudly presents the NZ premiere of "Nina Rosa", by Otto Harbach and Sigmund Romberg. Produced by Beryl Prentice; ballet mistress Sylvia Hilling; costumes by Margaret McCulloch (photos of these and of performers Penelope Bruce, David Chamberlain, Don Turcich, Jacqueline Heath-Preest, Margaret McDonald, Robert Karl). Pakuranga College Hall, 1-8 September 1962. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "The sentimental bloke", by C J Dennis. Produced by John Young. (Photos of many cast members including Edwin Ride, Patsy Hemingway, Frank Ward, Shirley Broadway, Alton Harvey, Letty Craydon, Lulla Fanning, Robert Levis, Robert Healey, Jeanne Battye, Ron Shand, Nevil Thurgood; also photos of Albert Arlen, Nancy Brown and Lloyd Thomson). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 17 October [1962]. Programme (2 copies) and promotional pamphlet (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "The sentimental bloke", by C J Dennis. Produced by John Young. (Photos of many cast members including Edwin Ride, Patsy Hemingway, Frank Ward, Shirley Broadway, Alton Harvey, Letty Craydon, Lulla Fanning, Robert Levis, Robert Healey, Jeanne Battye, Ron Shand, Nevil Thurgood. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 3 November 1962. Programme and promotional pamphlet. Theatre Arts (Inc) presents "The student prince", by Sigmund Romberg and Dorothy Donnelly. Director Vivian Jacobs; choreographer Russell Kerr. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland commencing 3 October 1962. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1970

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1970

Description: Includes: Undated 1970s?: Southern Opera Ensemble. "The old maid and the thief", by Menotti. Director Effie Cockburn; musical director Ian Page. [1970-1980s?]. Programme "Amelia goes to the ball", by Menotti. Opera School demonstration, Wellington, 26-30 November [1970]. Programme (2 copies) North Shore Operatic Society. Rogers & Hammerstein's "Carousel" by arrangement with Chappell & Co. Producer Alan de Malmanche; musical director Ian Harvey; choreographer Doreen Yalland. North Shore Teachers' College, 13-27 June 1970. Programme Sacred Heart Girls College, Napier Boys' High School. "Free as air", by Dorothy Reynolds and Julian Slade. Produced by Mr J Beardsell. Boys' High School Hall, 30 April - 5 May 1970. Programme Auckland Operatic Society. "A funny thing happened on the way to the forum", by Stephen Sondheim. Produced by Robert Alderton; musical director Derek Firth; choreographer Robert Young. Set design Neil McGough. Auckland Festival February 1970. Programme (2 copies) Light Opera Club (Inc) proudly present a Glbert and Sullivan season of "The gondoliers". Auckland Grammar School Centennial Theatre, May 1970. Programme Auckland Operatic Society. "Kismet", by Robert Wright and George Forrest. Producer Robert Alderton; musical director Neil McGough; choreographer Robert Young; wardrobe Joan Maynard. His Majesty's Theatre, commencing 24 June 1970. Programme NZ Opera Society Canterbury Branch. Recital by senior students in conjunction with the Institute of Registered Music Teachers. (With Shelley Spang, Catherine Johnstone, Bryan Botting, David Vine, Carol Dodge, Tanya Pekelharing, Annaliese Pekelharing, Jill Pears, Felicity Ward, Sarah Watkins, Murray Lennox, Bernadette Richardson). State Trinity Theatre, 16 September [1970]. Programme Light Opera Club. "Pink champagne", by Johann Strauss. Produced by John Atha; musical director Gordon Cole; choreographer Doreen Yalland. Auckland Grammar School Centennial Theatre, October 1970. Programme 1970s?: The Flute group presents Mozart's "The magic flute". Producer Warner Haldane; guest conductor Gillian Bibby. Gisborne War Memorial Theatre, 10-15 February [1970s?] Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: One programme donated by Roger Flury in 1998; one by Ross Harland, Wellington, in 2011; one by Morva Croxson, 2015.