[Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1918].

Includes:

J C Williamson presents the greatest of all revues "The Bing Boys are here". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, in the presence of His Excellency The Governor-General and Countess Liverpool. 1918. Programme

J C Williamson presents the greatest of all revues "The Bing Boys are here". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 31 July 1918. Programme (2 copies, one with white, one with blue cover; and one without cover)

By courtesy of the management of Messrs J C Williamson Ltd "Kewpie" the thoroughbred Shetland pony will make his debut as a member of the famous "Bing Boys". He will be introduced by Messrs J Cannot and Clyde Cook ... Don't forget! Every penny goes to help Wellington in the Copper Trail Competition against Auckland. Copper Trail means Red Cross; Red Cross means more comforts for our wounded boys. Evening Post Print - 71888. Flier.

Farewell concerts by Cappelli, the famous Italian operatic tenor. Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-3 October 1918. Programme

Messrs Ben & John Fuller present "Seven days' leave", the realistic submarine play; "The story of the Rosary", a dashing military play by Walter Howard. Country tour. [April 1918]. Programme

Fullers' Vaudeville. "Twirly Whirly". His Majesty's Theatre Wellington, 11 February [1918]. Programme

Sydney James' New Revue Co including the Royal Strollers in "Come inside"; in "Oddsandends" (With Madeline Rossiter, C N Northcote, G W Desmond, Ira Bissett, George Graystone, Josie Jackson, Sydney James, May Topping, Sadie Maguire, Rena Clark, Ivy Lyson). Grand Opera House, commencing 29 May 1918. Programme (2 copies)

Sydney James' New Revue Co in "Oddsandends". Grand Opera House, commencing 3 June 1918. Programme

Sydney James' New Revue Co in "Oddsandends". Grand Opera House, commencing 7 June 1918. Programme.

Direction of Ray A Saunders: Lee Toy Chung season. (With Sadie La Trobe, Barnard Wales, R J Oswald, Percy Carr, Euleen La Sala). Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 August 1918. Programme (2 copies)

Malini, the Napoleon of Magic! (With Mrs A M Montague (piano), and Mr Leonard Barnes (singer)). Town Hall Concert Chamber, 9 February 1918. programme / flier.

Press Baby (No 2) Enterprises (including Charley's Aunt Club and The Cheeros at the Grand Opera House, 13 May [1918]; the Grand entertainment by leading artists and Miss Gladys Campbell's dancing pupils, Grand Opera House, 17 May [1918]; Press baby Matinee in aid of Red Cross and Red Jersey war work funds, His Majesty's Theatre, 22 May [1918]; War lecture by the Hon T M Wilford, Minister for Justice. Big Town Hall, 24 May [1918]. Programme

Purple Courtiers, costume comedy entertainers. Wadestown Club Room, 12 June 1918. Ticket.

Red Cross Red Jersey baby voting competition. Press Baby (no 2) Enterprises. (With Charley's Aunt Club, The Cheeros and dancing pupils of Miss Gladys Campbell, and leading concert artists). Grand Opera House, 17 May 1918. Programme

Miss Ada Reeve and her brilliant company (Ashton Jarry, Miss Georgie de Lara, Miss Peggy Peat (soubrette), Mr John Grant, Harry Jacobs (conductor/ singer), Lucie Linda (dancer), Talleur Andrews (tenor), Louis Nikola [Nicola] (magic)). Farewell season. Grand Opera House Wellington, [1918]. Programme.

Hugh D McIntosh presents Ada Reeve, England's foremost comedienne and her brilliant company. Theatre Royal Christchurch [1918]. Programme.

Ada Reeve, England's foremost comedienne and her brilliant company. Country tour. Farewell tour. [1918]. Programme

Mr Edward Branscombe's popular company, the Scarlet Troubadours (William Harrison, Renn Millar, Courtney Ford, Ivy Davis, Andrew Pace, Lalla Ward, Reg Hawthorne, George Livingston, Hilda McMurtry, Madoline Knight, Mr Black). N.Z. tour 1918. Auckland, September 1918. Programme.

Jack Waller presents his kaleidoscopic innovation, "Look who's here!". Grand Opera House Wellington, 16 February 1918. Programme (2 copies)

Jack Waller presents his kaleidoscopic innovation, "Look who's here!". Grand Opera House Wellington, 2 March 1918. Programme

Jack Waller presents his kaleidoscopic innovation, "Look who's here!". Grand Opera House Wellington, 9 March 1918. Programme (2 copies)

Jack Waller presents his kaleidoscopic innovation, "Look who's here!". Grand Opera House, 13 July 1918. Programme (3 copies, all with different coloured covers)

Jack Waller presents his kaleidoscopic innovation, "Look who's here!". Grand Opera House Wellington [1918]. Programme fragment, including "Dose the Second".

Grand Opera House Wellington. Monday March 11th 1918, in aid of the YMCA Red Triangle Rally. Programme of Jack Waller's successful production "Look who's here!" Programme (with Howard Hall, Jack Waller, Dick White, Les White, Fred Brown, Patsy Hill, Cecilia Gold, Wylie Watson, Ada Smart, Dorothy White, Marjorie Sims)

Wellington Orphans' Club. Ladies' night. Cafe Chantant Entertainment. Town Hall, 14 October 1918. Programme.

Quantity: 27 theatre programmes.

Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, various sizes under 250 mm.