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Date: 1922

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

By: New Zealand Programme Company

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1922-01

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

Date: 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: 1969

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1969

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

Date: 1921

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

By: New Zealand Programme Company

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1921-01

Description: A programme for an Auckland production of "A country girl", produced by Theodore Trezise, and featuring performers Len Keven, A Warwick, Alan Hobbs, W D Coltman, T Marshal Johnston, R J Hobbs, H S Withers, Mr Wyatt-Dickeson, C S White, Clif Crowther, Mrs Patrick Cole, Evelyn Lynch, Nora McManus, Ethel Rae, Mrs McMillan, Beryl Nettleton, Misses E Black, R Hunt, L Leatham, E Skeates, L Taylor and E Watts. The musical director was Colin Muston. Blue pencil marks on some pages Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, each 220 x 140 mm.

Date: 1951

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1951

Description: Includes: J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present the Kiwis Revue Company in their programme "Benghazi". Farewell New Zealand tour 1951. Programme J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" New Zealand Revue Company in their programme "Alamein" director Terry Vaughan. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, season commencing January 15 1951. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" New Zealand Revue Company in their programme "Tripoli". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. Season commencing 15 January 1951. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" New Zealand Revue Company in their programme "Benghazi", produced by Terry Vaughan. Farewell New Zealand tour 1951. Programme J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" New Zealand Revue Company in their programme "Benghazi", produced by Terry Vaughan. Theatre Royal Christchurch, season commencing 17 February 1951. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" New Zealand Revue Company in their programme "Benghazi". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 15 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" in their programme "Benghazi" produced by Terry Vaughan. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, season commencing 6 April 1951. Programme J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" in their programme "Kiwis Medley" produced by Terry Vaughan. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 5 June 1951. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" in their programme "Kiwis Medley" produced by Terry Vaughan. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6 April 1951. Programme J C Williamson Theatre Ltd present "The Kiwis" Company in their programme "Benghazi", produced by Terry Vaughan. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 5 June 1951. Programme (2 copies) Clem Dawe and Eric Edgley cheerfully present "The Midnight Frolics". New Zealand provincial tour 1951-52 featuring 30 stars of stage and radio, 12 international variety acts, presenting a joyous cavalcade of "vaudeville and revue". Programme (2 copies) Clem Dawe and Eric Edgley cheerfully present "The Midnight Frolics". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 26 September 1951. Programme (2 copies) Clem Dawe and Eric Edgley cheerfully present "The Midnight Frolics". His Majesty's Theatre, 15 October 1951. Programme Clem Dawe and Eric Edgley cheerfully present "The Midnight Frolics". Grand Opera House Wellington, 10 November 1951. Programme The new Noel McKay Show, 1951. "Footlight follies"; a modern variety revue (With Cliff Storer, Phyllis Gobbe, Bill Gray, Jill Ormandy, Peggy Guy, Pat Dugan, Jeanne Warren, Will Kennedy, Maureen White, Denice Little, Lester Gibson, Max Marshall, Evonne Latour). Proceeds in aid of Disabled Servicemen's League Welfare Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 10-13 September 1951. Programme (2 copies) By arrangement with R J Kerridge, David N Martin presents the laugh-provoking - exotic - thrill-promoting revue "The tourist trade", featuring international all star variety. New Zealand tour 1951. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 20 February 1951. Programme (2 copies) By arrangement with R J Kerridge, David N Martin presents the laugh-provoking - exotic - thrill-promoting revue "The tourist trade", featuring international all star variety. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 2 April 1951. Programme (2 copies) Tivoli Vaudeville Artists. "Stars from the Tourist trade"; the biggest vaudeville acts seen in New Zealand since "Command performance". (With Marquis and family, Guus Brox and Myrna, De Troy, Howard Moody and his piano, Napier Repertory Players in "A phoenix too frequent"). The Municipal Theatre, Napier City, 18-20 July [1951]. Programme. Quantity: 19 theatre programmes. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1966

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1966

Description: Includes: Auckland Area proudly presents "Gang show 66". Producer Les Maynard; stage manager David Pawsey; musical director Neil McGough. His Majesty's Theatre, 27 August - 3 September 1966. Programme University Theatre Company. "Boiled lollies" and other festivals. Controller Warwick Brown; producer Ray Stoupe; musical director Robert Alderton. His Majesty's Auckland 26 April - 3 May; Gisborne 6-7 May; Napier 9-11 May; Hamilton 13-14 May [1966]. Programme Graham Grant. "My job's a mystery". Top flight manipulator & Val. Stage and cabaret. 43 Houghton Bay Road, Wellington New Zealand. Promotional brochure with photographs (Stamped 1966). Also promotional photo card J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Aztec Services Pty Ltd in association with Phillip Productions Pty Ltd present "Another evening with Joyce Grenfell" in songs and comedy, with William Blezard at the piano. Words by Joyce Grenfell; music by Richard Addinsell. Grand Opera House Wellington, 9-13 August 1966. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Aztec Services Pty Ltd in association with Phillip Productions Pty Ltd present "Another evening with Joyce Grenfell" in songs and comedy, with William Blezard at the piano. Words by Joyce Grenfell; music by Richard Addinsell. His Majesty's Theatre (Auckland), 16-20 August 1966. Programme Napier RSA Tin Hat Club proudly present their 1966 Anzac Revue "She'll be right!", written and produced by Nolan Rafferty. Musical director Ernie Rouse. Municipal Theatre Napier, 23, 25 April 1966; Regent Theatre Rotorua, 30 April 1966. Programme Old time music hall, produced by Banot Wizo. Producer Leila Redhill. Jewish Social Club Hall, Ghuznee St, 8 Oct 1966. Programme (2 copies) The new 1966 Andy Stewart show, starring Andy Stewart with Ian Powrie and his Band. Mickie Ainsworth, Dave Barclay, Pam Brough, Arthur Easson, Jimmy Blue; Sally Logan, Joe Gordon, Max Kay. 1966 New Zealand tour. A Kerridge Odeon presentation. Programme (2 copies, one autographed on title page) University Drama Club Christmas revue 1966. "Stop me if you've heard it". Scriptwriters Roger Hall, Stephen Whitehouse, Martyn Sanderson, Cathie Gordon, Richard Cathie. Producer Richard Cathie. University Memorial Theatre [Wellington?], 12-17 December [1966]. Programme Quantity: 8 theatre programmes. 1.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1906

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

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1906

Description: Includes: Macmahon's Dramatic Company. "Saturday night in London". Princess Theatre, Dunedin, January 1906. John F Sheridan's Musical Comedy Company. "The earl and the girl". Opera House Wellington. Part of season commencing 10 February 1906. John F Sheridan's Musical Comedy Company. "Mrs Dooley's joke". Opera House Wellington. Part of season commencing 10 February 1906. Postcard. Heba Barlowe of Sheridan Musical Comedy Company, on the River Avon, Christchurch, New Zealand [ca 1906]. Macmahon's Dramatic Company in "Our guardian angel", by Clarence Burnette. Opera House Wellington, commencing 17 November [1906]. Programme Macmahon's Dramatic Company. (Stage supervision by Tom Pollard). "A rogue's daughter". Opera House Wellington, mid-May 1906. Macmahon's Dramatic Company (stage supervision by Tom Pollard). Opera House Wellington. "Human nature", 22-23 May 1906; "East Lynne", 24 May 1906; "Called back", 25 May 1906. Miss Tittell Brune (portrait on flyer) in "Romeo & Juliet". Opera House Wellington, 21-24 June, 1906. Miss Tittell Brune (portraits on preview brochure) in "Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall". 1906 NZ tour. William Anderson's Famous Dramatic Organisation. "Thunderbolt". Opera House Wellington, from 11 August 1906. Miss Tittell Brune. "Dorothy Vernon". Theatre Royal Christchurch, late 1906. Miss Tittell Brune. "Dorothy Vernon". Opera House Wellington. From 7 September 1906. (2 copies). Miss Tittell Brune. "Leah Kleschna" and "Dorothy Vernon". NZ tour pamphlet. 1906. Miss Tittell Brune. "Leah Kleschna". Opera House Wellington, from 10 September 1906. Willoughby & Ward London Comedy Company, with Grace Palotta. "Mr Hopkinson". Opera House Wellington, from 12 September 1906. William Anderson's Dramatic Co. "The worst woman in London". Theatre Royal, Christchurch, from 10 September 1906. Charles Holloway's Dramatic Company (direction Edwin Geach). "Two little vagabonds", and "Shall we forgive her?". Opera House Wellington, 1906. Willoughby & Ward. "The man from Mexico". Opera House Wellington. 1 November 1906. (Director Edwin Geach). (2 copies). Willoughby & Ward. "The talk of the town". Opera House Wellington, 10 November 1906. (Director Edwin Geach). (2 copies). Macmahon's Dramatic Company. "The executioner's daughter". Opera House Wellington. Part of season commencing 17 November 1906. Macmahon's Dramatic Company. "For the term of his natural life". Opera House Wellington. Part of season commencing 17 November 1906. Macmahon's Dramatic Company. "The price of sin". Opera House Wellington. Part of season commencing 17 November 1906. Meynell & Gunn. "The fatal wedding". Opera House, no location, 1906 or 1907 (2 copies). Also includes a photographic promotional booklet for the show, published by Troedel & Co, Melbourne Meynell, Gunn & Varna's New English Comedy Company, under the direction of Allan Hamilton. "Wig and gown" and "The little stranger". Opera House Wellington, from 12 December 1906. (2 copies). Also promotional pamphlet for "The little stranger". J C Williamson's Comic Opera Company. "Utopia limited; or, The Flowers of Progress"; and "Veronique". Opera House Wellington. 14 April [1906]. Programme. J C Williamson's New Dramatic Company. "The squaw man", "The Christian", "The Virginian". His Majesty's, Dunedin, from 14 December 1906. J C Williamson's New Dramatic Company. "Under two flags". Opera House Wellington, 1906. Willoughby & Ward. "The man from Mexico". Princess Theatre, Dunedin, 1906. Willoughby & Ward. "The talk of the town". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. From 3 December 1906. J C Williamson's New Dramatic Company. "The Virginian". Theatre Royal Christchurch, from 24 December 1906. MacMahon's Dramatic Company "The Kelly gang". Opera House Wellington, November 1906? Charles Holloway's Premier Popular Dramatic Co. "Two little vagabonds", with Miss Beatrice Holloway. Coming soon. 1906 [pamphlet]. Quantity: 41 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Letterpress in programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1914

From: [Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1910-1919]

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1914-03

Description: Programme booklet for a dance recital contains photographs of King Albert in military uniform, and a group of (probably Belgian) children standing in fur coats. The programme lists tableaux and dances. Tableaux include "Belgium" (Mona Mackay), "The Allies" (with women representing England (Miss M Miller), France (Miss Woodham), Russia (Miss Lewis), Servia (Miss E Miller), Japan (Miss Hipkins), and Belgium (Miss Mona Mackay). The dance pupils are all listed with the items they performed. Other variety perfomers were Mr J W Ryan, Mr Alan McElwain, Mr F G Bourke. The programme contains advertisements for many Auckland businesses. There is also a cartoon "Bravo! Belgium" by F H Townsend showing brave Belgium protecting a field from a fierce German soldier carrying sausages and a big stick. Quantity: 1 Programme(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 16 pages, 248 x 189 mm.

Date: 1913

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

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1913

Description: Includes: Allen Doone, supported by Miss Edna Keeley. "In old Donegal". Opera House Wellington. 16 June 1913. Programme and flyer. Allen Doone and Edna Keeley. "The wearing of the green", by Theo Burt Sayre. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 10 March 1913. Programme. Hamilton-Plimmer Comedy Company. "A message from Mars". Her Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 16 August [1913?]. Programme. Julius Knight and Irene Browne. "Bella Donna", adapted by Bernard Fagan from the novel by Robert Hitchin. Opera House Wellington. 29 August 1913. Programme (2 copies) Julius Knight and Irene Browne. "Man and superman", by George Bernard Shaw. Opera House Wellington. 4 September 1913. Programme (2 copies with dark green cover, one with light green) Julius Knight and Irene Browne, and J C Williamson's New English Comedy Co. "Milestones", by Arnold Bennett and Edward Knoblauch. Opera House Wellington. 21 August 1913. Programme. George Marlow's New and brilliant Combination. "The girl who took the wrong turning", by Walter Melville. Opera House Wellington. 28 July 1913. Programme. George Marlow's New and Brilliant Combination. "The monk and the woman", by Frederick Melville. Opera House Wellington. 5 May 1913. Programme. George Marlow's New and Brilliant Combination. "Queen of the Redskins". Opera House Wellington. 10 May 1913. Programme. Wellington Celtic Comedy Club. "The Emerald Isle", by Bernard St Clair and Joseph Bradley. Opera House Wellington. 17-18 Febvruary 1913. Programme. Quantity: 11 theatre programmes and flyers plus some duplicates.. Physical Description: Letterpress in programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1912

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, 1912].

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1912-02

Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programme of 8 pages, with pink cover, 242 x 94 mm.

Date: 1956

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

By: Whitehouse, Jocelyn A, active 1950-2000

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1956

Description: Includes: Garnet H Carrol presents "The little hut", by Andre Roussin adapted by Nancy Mitford. Directed by Lionel Harris. Grand Opera House Wellington. 14 May 1956. Programme. (2 copies) Garnet H Carrol presents "The little hut", by Andre Roussin adapted by Nancy Mitford. Ditected by Lionel Harris. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 29 May 1956. Programme. Christchurch Religious Drama Society. "Everyman; a medieval morality play". Produced by Frank Newman. 14 November 1956. Programme Classical Theatre of China. New Zealand [and] Australia [tour]. Grand Opera House Wellington. 17-20 October 1956. Programme (Coloured peony border on cover) Classical Theatre of China. New Zealand tour 1956. Grand Opera House Wellington. 17-20 October 1956. Programme (white cover)(2 copies) plus folded promotional pamphlet. The theatre was brought to New Zealand by J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Garnet H Carroll. Community Players. "Summer in December", by James Liggat, under the direction of D S Campbell. Community Centre Hall, Cambridge Terrace Wellington, 7-11 July 1956. Programme (2 copies) Community Players. "The white sheep of the family", by L du Garde Peach and Ian Hay, directed by H G Woolcott. Community Centre Hall, Cambridge Terrace Wellington. 24-28 November 1956. Programme (2 copies). Napier Repertory Players. "The Philadelphia story", by Philip Barry. With Ngaire Porter (aka Nyree Dawn Porter). Produced by Dorothy Holderness. Municipal Theatre Napier. 30 May-2 June 1956. (Accn. PR-01-0175) Shoestring Players present three one-act plays. Monday 10th September- Tuesday 11th September 1956. Programme. (2 copies) Tawa-Linden Drama Society presents "The lady from Edinburgh", by Aimee and Philip Stuart. Producer Dorothy Mitchell. Tawa Hall. 21-22 May 1956. Programme (2 copies). John V Trevor. Victoria University College Council of Adult Education. A Community Arts Service. [ca 1956?] Programme Wanganui Repertory Theatre presents "I remember Mama", by John van Druten. Production by Alexia Rankin. Opera House Wanganui, 11-13 September 1956. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. "The teahouse of the August moon:, by John Patrick. Grand Opera House Wellington. 5 July 1956. Programme (2 copies, one with autographs) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. "The teahouse of the August moon:, by John Patrick. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 20 July 1956. Programme. J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. Googie Withers and John McCallum in "The deep blue sea", by Terence Rattigan. New Zealand tour. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. Googie Withers and John McCallum in "The deep blue sea", by Terence Rattigan. Grand Opera House Wellington. 19-24 March 1956. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. Googie Withers and John McCallum in "The deep blue sea", by Terence Rattigan. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 5-11 April 1956. Programme (2 copies). J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. Googie Withers and John McCallum in "Simon & Laura", by Terence Rattigan. New Zealand tour 1956. programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. Googie Withers and John McCallum in "Simon & Laura", by Alan Melville. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 31 January - 11 February 1956. Programme. J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. Googie Withers and John McCallum in "Simon & Laura", by Alan Melville. Grand Opera House Wellington. 9-17 March 1956. Programme (2 copies magenta, 2 copies red) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. Googie Withers and John McCallum in "Simon & Laura", by Alan Melville. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 27 March - 4 April 1956. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 19 theatre programmes and flyers (plus duplicates).. Physical Description: Letterpress on programmes, sizes below 250 mm. Transfers: Transfer to Published: Wellington Competitions Society festival programme 1918.

Date: 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: 1950

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1950].

By: Elliot, Archibald John, 1901-1974

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1950-02

Description: A programme featuring "Alamein". Producer and musical director Terry Vaughan. Includes head and shoulders portraits, and some autographs of the performers. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programme, 12 pages, 245 x 185 mm. Provenance: One copy from the Arch Elliot estate 1975.

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: 1916

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1916

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: Gisborne Savage Club. "San Toy". His Majesty's Theatre Gisborne, 25-28 July 1916. Programme Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera. "Il trovatore", "La traviata", "Cavalleria rusticana", "I pagliacci", "Lucia de [sic] Lammermoor". Season 26-30 December [1916]. Programme booklet J C Williamson's New Musical Comedy Company. "So long Letty" and "Tonight's the night". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 26 and 30 December 1926. Programme J C Williamson Ltd presents the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The dancing mistress", [and] "Ma Mie Rosette", commencing 21 January 1916. Programme J C Williamson Ltd presents the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Ma Mie Rosette" [and] "The dancing mistress", commencing 21 January 1916. Programme J C Williamson Ltd presents the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Our Miss Gibbs" [and] "Gipsy love". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 21 January 1916. Programme J C Williamson Ltd presents the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The Quaker girl" [and] "Paul Jones". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 21 January 1916. Programme (2 copies) Victoria League. "The geisha", produced for the Russain Prisoners' Relief Fund. Conductress Emily Sutherland, stage manager R Yates. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 13-15 June 1916. Souvenir programme with photographs Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1926

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1926-3

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following performances: Eltham Musical Society. “Dorothy”; a Cardston-Baxter production. [Taranaki tour itinerary 17-26 November 1926]. Souvenir programme Gisborne Amateur Operatic Society. “Miss Hook of Holland”. Opera House, 26-31 July 1926. Souvenir programme Hawera Amateur Operatic Society. “A runaway girl”. Opera House Hawera, 20-24 September 1926. Programme J C Williamson Ltd presents the Royal Comic Opera Company with Claude Flemming, Arthur Stigant and John Ralston in "Lilac time". Country tour 1926. Programme J C Williamson Ltd presents the Royal Comic Opera Company with Claude Flemming, Arthur Stigant and John Ralston in "Lilac time". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 10 July 1926. Programme (2 copies) New Plymouth Amateur Operatic Society. "Florodora". Opera House New Plymouth, 20-23 October 1926. Programme New Plymouth Tennis Club (auspices of). "Her winning way", a Cardston-Baxter production. Opera House New Plymouth, 22-23 February 1926. Programme Stratford Save the Babies Fund (auspices of). "Her winning way", a Cardston-Baxter production. Town Hall Stratford, 6 March 1926. Programme Opunake Federal Band (auspices of). "If I marry again". Direction Messrs Cardston and J Davidson-Baxter. Opera House New Plymouth, 10-13 February 1926. Programme Opunake Federal Band (auspices of). "If I marry again". Direction Messrs Cardston and Baxter. New Theatre Opunake, 3-4 May 1926. Programme Opunake Federal Band (auspices of). "If I marry again". Direction Messrs Cardston and Baxter. Opera House Hawera, 13 May [1926]. Promotional pamphlet with press opinions, [and] Programme Orpheus Musical Society. "Flora's holiday", "Psyche". Fourth concert. Concert Chamber Town Hall, 14 December 1926. Programme Stratford Operatic Society. “The belle of New York”; a Cardston-Baxter production. [Tour itinerary around Taranaki, 20 September – 6 October 1926. Programme Waipukurau Operatic Society. "The mikado". Producer C F Smedley. Municipal Theatre Waipukurau, 19-21 May 1926. Programme Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1910

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1910

Description: Includes: Emma Calve. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 24, 27 and 30 August [1910]. Promotional pamphlet with portrait. Teresa Carreno. Australasian tour 1910; direction Benno Scherek. Third concert, Garrison Hall Dunedin, 20 June [and 22 June]. Programme with portrait. Teresa Carreno. Australasian tour 1910; direction Benno Scherek. Opera House Wellington, 27 and 30 June, and 2 July. Combined programme with portrait. Teresa Carreno. Australasian tour 1910; direction Benno Scherek. Fifth (Final) concert, Opera House Wellington, 2 July. Programme with portrait. Teresa Carreno. Australasian tour 1910; direction Benno Scherek. First concert, Choral Hall Auckland, 8 July. Programme with portrait. Teresa Carreno. Australasian tour 1910; direction Benno Scherek. Second concert, Choral Hall Auckland, 9 July. Programme with portrait (2 copies). Teresa Carreno Co.'s concerts. Teresa Carreno matinee. Choral Hall Auckland, Wednesday afternoon July 13th. Special popular programme. Programme Teresa Carreno. Australasian tour 1910; direction Benno Scherek. Fourth concert, Choral Hall Auckland, 14 July. Programme with portrait. Gisborne Orchestral Society. First subscription concert. His Majesty's Theatre [Gisborne], 19 July 1910. Programme Gisborne Orchestral Society. Second subscription concert. His Majesty's Theatre [Gisborne]. 7 October 1910. Programme Grand Gaelic and Scottish concert to be held in Wesley Hall, Church Street, [Timaru]. 27 October 1910. Programme. Timaru Post Print. Norman-Blitz great concert combination (with Charles Norman, Louis Blitz, Nellie Black, Edith Nevill, Walter Whyte, Amy Murphy, Mabel Fowler). Opera House Wellington 1910. Programme; and Opinions of the Press Wellington Musical Union. Third subscription concert. "The passion" (with soloists Miss Gladys Watkins, Miss May Driscoll, Dr Fyffe, Mr C Clarkson, Mr F V Waters and Mr F W Laycock). Town Hall, 1 December 1910. Programme and book of words Quantity: 13 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to octavo size, some illustrated.

Date: 1940 - 1943

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1940/1943

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1940s: See the novelty show; one hour's entertainment. Prince Rangi in Indian Yogi features, sword swallower, fire eater, hypnotist. The dog that writes and draws; performing birds. Admission 9d. Capt Lloyd, late Taronga Park Zoo, Sydney, and official entertainer to British and American Fighting Forces. Red flyer. [1940s?] 1940: [Postcard]. Mexican Rose. Weight, 54 stone. Age 23 [ca 1940] Coles' New Varieties in the Canvas Theatre, Domain Hollow, Hobart (With Bert Le Blanc, Buster Noble, Ozo & Bozo, Marsh & Young, Jandy, Levon & Leone, James & Kuester, Fay & Millie, the De Armours). [1940]. Programme Introducing Cole's New Varieties (With Ozo & Bozo, Bert Le Blanc, Marsh & Young, Jandy, Levon & Leone, James & Kuester, Fay & Millie, the De Armours). Domain, Hobart, February 24th, 1940. Programme Tivoli Circuit of Australia in conjunction with J C Williamson offer New Zealand audiences the Imp Eternal and the man who made the King laugh! Will Mahoney, the internationally famous comedian of the stage and screen (With Johnny Hyman, the Lampinis, Les & Mavis Ritchie, Cusko's Jungle Circus, the Four Florays, Bob Geraghty, the Melodians, John Dobbie, Margaret Kelly, Evie Hayes. A Wallace R Parnell production; ballets by Ronnie Hay). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing Easter Saturday, 23 March 1940. Programme J C Williamson's "Switzerland"; ice show and ballet (With Megan Taylor, Eddie Marcel, Patricia & Joy MacKinnon, Diana Grafton, Ronald Priestley, Graham Hobbs, Rita Bramley, Doreen Parr, Phil Taylor, Elsie Heathcote, Connie Graham, Tommy Russell & Ernie Marconi). Provincial tour 1940. Programme. J C Williamson's gloriously beautiful extravaganza on real ice "Switzerland" ice show and ice ballet. Final appearances in New Zealand of Megan Taylor, Eddie Marcel, Phil Taylor. Grand brief farewell season. Opera House, 11 May 1940. Publicity card with photo portrait of Megan Taylor, world's champion ice skater. Alec Regan presents "Radio Merry-Go-Round" (With Jim Gerald, Jandy, Latona & Sparks, Louis Carr, Cath Esler, the Harris Sisters, Karinska & Vadie, Alec Kellaway, Valentine & "Monty", the Romaros). Majestic Theatre Vaudeville, direction S.A. Theatres Ltd, [Adelaide, 1940]. Programme Tramways' Band. Christmas and New Year Carnival Fair, Evans Bay Foreshore, Saturday, Dec. 21 to Saturday, Jan. 4 [1940-1941]. Hornblow Print [Flyer. 1940] 1941: The Disabled Soldiers Civil Re-Establishment League presents its monster revue "Britannia", produced by W Lints in aid of the Victory Queen carnival funds (With organiser Mrs Philip Cooke, wardrobe mistress Mrs Harrison, Henry Rudolph and his Swingtime Harmonists, Rainbow Tappers, Joan Beere, Heather Wright, Pennie Hill). Opera House, 1-10 May 1941. Programme Tivoli Circuit presents big Xmas & New Year attractions. "Mother Goose", a real children's pantomime; Australia's first all-military revue "We're in the army now", plus "Stars in your eyes" variety revue (With Jim Gerald, Ade Duval, Atlas Bros, Valentine & "Monty", Jandy, Mark Ollington, Snowy Towers, the Rivells, John O'Dowd, Gracie Emerson, Robert Butt, Terry Scanlon. Production by Wallace R Parnell). Tivoli Theatre [Melbourne. 1941]. Programme The Tivoli Circuit presents "We're in the army now" (With Bill Butland, Keith Major, the Ridgeway Sisters, Jandy, Sampson & Simpleton, the Rivells, Terry Scanlon, Betty Lambert, Cremorne Ballet, the Atlas Brothers, Snowy Towers, Valentine & Monty, Mark Ollington). Cremorne Vaudeville, commencing 24 March 1941. Programme The Tivoli Circuit of Australia (general manager Wallace R Parnell) presents "Stars in your eyes", and "We're in the army now" (With Sampson & Simpleton, Alex Kellaway, John O'Dowd, Gracie Emmerson, Robert Butt, Jim Gerald, Ade Duval, Jandy, Atlas Bros, Snowy Towers, the Artistos, Valentine & 'Monty', Mark Ollington, the Rivells, Betty Lambert, Marie Doran, Terry Scanlon, Keith Major). Tivoli Theatre Sydney, commencing 7 February 1941. Programme Tivoli Circuit presents our first nautical revue, "We're in the navy now" (With Joe Lawman, Lea Sonia, Phil Lopaz, Gilbert & Howe, Alan Eddy, the Littlejohns, Magda Neeld, Alec Kellaway, Kwam Bros, Jandy, Six Ashtons, Val & Monty, Betty Lambert, Atlas Bros, Ozo & Bozo, Grace Emerson, Edna Emmett). Tivoli Theatre [Melbourne], commencing 24 November 1941. Programme 1942?: J C Williamson's gorgeous pantomime "Aladdin", with the Great Levante as Abanazar, supported by 100 British Empire artists. Municipal Theatre Dannevirke, 3 March [1942]. Promotional pamphlet 1943: Fourth of July Gala performance, featuring a notable United States' Military Band. Proceeds for Patriotic Funds. A galaxy of talented artists (With Joseph L O'Neil, Ophir Rees, Adele Taylor, Jack Riley & Sylvia Pointer, Stan Chrisp, Kathleen Farrell, Dan Flood, Koanui Simeon, Reg Rushen, Elton Black, Joy Asquith, J McCarthy, Howard Moody). His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland?], Sunday July 4th 1943. Programme The National Patriotic Fund Board of New Zealand presents the Kiwi Concert Party, New Zealand Entertainment Unit, 2nd NZEF, in "Kiwi revue no. 8". Manager for the New Zealand tour, W A Jameson. [1943]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1912

Reference: Eph-B-DRAMA-1912

Description: Includes: Town Hall Concert Chamber. Dramatic recital (with Miss Marie Gaudin, Miss Beryl Nettleton, Master Trevor Laurie, Miss Alice Gillett, Mr H Hemus, Miss Eileen Cottrell, Miss Fanny Lury, Mrs Forsyth, Miss Madge Stubbs, Dr Cox, Mr Palairet, Mr Mulgan, Master Lindsay Bevins. 22 October 1912. (Flyer / programme) Oscar Asche and Lily Brayton and their London Company in season at the Opera House Wellington, commencing 7 October [1912] with "Kismet" (alsol"Taming of the Shrew", "Merchant of Vencie", "Merry Wives of Windsor", and "Othello"). Pamphlet with portraits of both actors (2 copies) Allan Hamilton's New Zealand tour. "Beauty and the barge", by W W Jacobs. Opera House Wellington. 19 March [1912]. Promotional brochure with photographs. Harry Plimmer and Reynolds Denniston in "Nobody's daughter", by George Paston. Book of photographs. (Donor Pat Lawlor, 1976) Hilda Spong in "Everywoman". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 8 April 1912. Programme. Hilda Spong in "Everywoman". Opera House Wellington. 21 May 1912. Programme. J C Williamson presents Lewis Wallace's great religious romance "Ben Hur", arranged for the stage by William Young, with the vocal and instrumental music of Edgar Stillman Kelley. Opera House Wellington. 17 July [1912]. Promotional photographic brochure. "Ben Hur". Souvenir album; scenes of the play. Klaw and Erlanger (Buffalo, USA). Quantity: 8 programmes. Physical Description: Photolithograph items, varying sizes up to quarto.

Date: 1900-1907

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1900/1907

Description: Includes: Ca 1900-1920: Concert, O'Donnell's Hall, Kilbirnie. Friday Dec. 9th (ca 1900-1920). Flyer. 1900: Canterbury Jubilee Industrial Exhibition. Official programme. Entertainment given by the N.Z. Natives Association. 2 November 1900. Opera House Gisborne. Varierty show programme ca 1900. (Donor P Whitmore 1999) Mr Clifford Walker's Drawing Room entertainment. Sydney Street Schoolroom. 13 August 1900. Programme (2 copies) 1901: Dix's Gaiety Company. Programme for week ending Friday July 5th. Our new first part entitled "Woodland dell" (painted by Claude H Whaite). Interlocutor and stage manager Mr Chas Howard. [Second part] (With Martyn Hagan, Lucy Fraser, dainty Irene Franklin, the great American Negro comedians Pope & Sayles, Beattie and Eva Galliardi (the Galliardi Sisters) directress Mrs Cadzow; business manager Claude H Whaite. Flyer [1901] Dix's Gaiety Companies. Souvenir first anniversary. Theatre Royal Wellington 1901. Booklet. 1902: Wellington Central Mission. Monster surprise party at Wesley Hall, Taranaki Street. 31 October [1902 or 1913]. Programme. (Performers include W J Meredith, Mrs H Tonks, Mrs J W Carr, Miss Hazel Jeffery, Miss Macdonald, Miss B Brittain, Mrs Martin Williams, Horace Tonks, Mr Carr, Mr C N Howard, Clement H Pullyn) The World's Entertainers (polite vaudeville). Featuring Josephine Gassman and Charles R Sweet. New Zealand tour 1902. Programme. 1903: Canterbury College. Dramatic concert in aid of the Canterbury College Athletic Team's travelling expenses. 31 March 1903. Programme. 1904: Miss May Moore Duprez, the artistic American girl, the original character comedienne. Theatre Royal (Wellington?). 9 September 1904. Pamphlet. 1905: History and description of "Abomah" the African Amazon Giantess. (Pamphlet). 1905 Harry Rickards' All Star Vaudeville Company.Opera House Wellington. ca 1905. Programme. (2 different) 1906: William Anderson [Company]. "Sinbad the Sailor". Wellington. 1906. Programme. Miss Hardinge-Maltby and pupils' dramatic and musical entertainment. St Peter's Hall Wellington. 15 October 1906. Programme. Leslie Harris assisted by the New Zealand dramatic soprano Miss Rosina Buckmann. Opera House Wellington. July 1906. Programme (2 copies, 1 lacking cover). J C Williamson presents R G Knowles in his humorous conversations on "Songs and stories of the stage". Opera House Wellington, commencing 26 March 1906. Programme J C Williamson presents R G Knowles in his humorous conversations on songs and stories of the stage, "Trifles that trouble the traveller". Opera House Wellington, commencing 26 March 1906. Programme Proclamation to ye ratepapers of New Zealand. Wanted: Men, women and children with laughs in their possession to leave them in care of R G Knowles on arrival at the local theatre ... J C Williamson [1906] Harry Rickards' All Star Vaudeville Company. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 1906. Programme. Mr Harry Rickards' All Star Vaudeville Company. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland [8 October 1906]. Programme. Steele-Payne New Company entertainers and bellringers. Opera House Wellington. 1906. Programme. Wellington Gas Company Cricket Club. Grand concert with Madame Cope-Dowsing, Miss Rouse and Herr Max Hoppe. New Century Hall. 24 August 1906. Programme. Madame Lydia Yeamans-Titus. Theatre Royal Wellington. Fuller's Vaudeville Company. 22 June 1906. Booklet. 1907: Grand benefit performance tendered to Mr James Brett, 27 years dress circle usher at the Opera House. Opera House 15 June 1907. Programme (2 copies) Cook County Curious Coons. His Majesty's Theatre Gisborne. 13 December 1907. Programme. The Famous Fire-walkers of Fiji. Athletic Park, 1st and 2nd January 1907. Programme Quantity: 27 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, various sizes under 250 mm.