His Majesty's Theatre (Dunedin, N.Z.)

Date: 1916

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

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

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1916

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Edward Branscombe Proprietary Ltd. The Pink Dandies. Town Hall Concert Chamber (Wellington). 7 June 1916. [Programme]. Edward Branscombe Proprietary Ltd. The Pink Dandies. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 3 July 1916. [Programme]. Edward Branscombe Pty Limited. The Pink Dandies. Country tour. [July 1916]. [Programme]. Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils. "Sunset land" in five acts. Grand Opera House. 28-29 July 1916. [Programme]. Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils. "Sunset land". Grand Opera House Wellington. 29 August 1916. [Programme]. Charley's Aunt Comedy Company. "Charley's Aunt". Grand Opera House Wellington. 23-25 March 1916. [Programme]. Charley's Aunt Comedy Company. Direction Messrs C Bentley Russell and Norman Aitken. "Charley's aunt". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 22-26 April 1916. [Programme]. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 21 June 1916. [Proramme]. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 23 August 1916. [Programme]. "Les Cloches de Corneville". Producer Mr Tom Pollard. Profits to be handed over to the Otago Women's Patriotic Associaition. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 27 May 1916. [Programme]. Allen Doone. "O'Leary, V.C.". Country tour. June 1916. [Programme]. The Irish singing comedian Allen Doone, supported by the charming American actress Miss Edna Keeley, in "The Colleen Bawn". Grand Opera House Wellington. 12-14 July 1916. [Programme] Allen Doone and Edna Keeley, in "O'Leary, V.C.", "The Colleen Bawn", "The Bold Soger Boy". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 July 1916. Allen Doone. "The Bold Soger Boy", and "O'Leary, V.C.". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 August 1916. [Programme] Allen Doone. "The Colleen Bawn" and "The Bold Soger Boy". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 August 1916. [Programme] Allen Doone. "O'Leary, V.C.". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 26 August 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault, the world's greatest concert tenor. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 24-29 April 1916. Programme. Paul Dufault, the world's greatest concert tenor. Assisting artists: Pauline Bindley (soprano), Florence Scapini (violinist), Harold Whittle (pianist). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 4-5 May 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 13-16 May 1916. [Programme]. Paul Dufault, the world's greatest concert tenor. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 6 June 1916. [Programme flyer]. Paul Dufault. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [7 or 8 June 1916. Programme]. Paul Dufault. Grand Opera House Wellington. 10 June 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 23-24 June 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault. Three farewell concerts. Grand Opera House Wellington. 11-14 November 1916. [Programme]. Paul Dufault. Three concerts. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 15-18 December [1916. Programme]. Paul Dufault. Farewell to Paul Dufault. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 12-20 December 1916. [Programme]. Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician and full company of vaudeville stars. Grand Opera House Wellington. 30 August 1916. [Programme] Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician and full company of vaudeville stars. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 16 September 1916. [Programme] Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 October 1916. [Programme] Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 18 October 1916. [Programme] Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera season. (Il Trovatore, La Traviata, Cavalleria Rusticana, I Pagliacci, Lucia de Lammermoor. Grand Opera House Wellington. 5-9 December 1916. [Programme]. Robert Greig and Beatrice Holloway, in a Grand Comedy Attraction. ("Seven keys to Baldpate", A pair of sixes", "The travelling salesman"). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 1-3 May 1916. [Programme]. "H.M.S. Pinafore" in aid of naval heroes & Red Cross Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17-19 July 1916. [Programme] Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in three farcical comedies, "The Boomerang", "It pays to advertise", and "Twin beds". Grand Opera House. 23 October 1916. [Programme] Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "It pays to advertise", "The Boomerang", "Twin beds". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 4 November 1916. [Programme]. Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "It pays to advertise", "The Boomerang", "Twin beds". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 23 November 1916. [Programme]. Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "Twin beds". Country tour. 1916. [Programme]. Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "It pays to advertise", "Twin beds", "The Boomerang". His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland. 9 December 1916. [Programme]. Sydney James and his famous Royal Strollers. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [29 March - 15 April 1916. Programme]. Sydney James and his Royal Strollers. Grand Opera House. Easter 1916. [Programme]. Sydney James and his famous Royal Strollers. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 8 May 1916. [Programme]. Sydney James and his famous Royal Strollers. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 19 May 1916. [Programme] Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. Commencing Easter Saturday. [Programme]. Julius Knight. "Under fire". Country tour 1916. [Programme]. Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". Grand Opera House Wellington. 9 May 1916. [Programme]. Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". Princess Theatre Dunedin. 18 May 1916. [Programme]. Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 24 May 1916. [Programme] Philip Lytton presents "The Waybacks at home and in town". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 25 November 1916. [Programme]. Stanley McKay's Pantomime Coy in "Boy Blue". Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 Feb (or 11 April? or both?) 1916. [Programme]. Miss A J Menzies and Mr W S Wauchop present their Juvenile Pantomime Company in "A daughter of the gods". In aid of Belgium Relief Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 21-23 November 1916. [Programme] Miss A J Menzies and Mr W S Wauchop present an original pantomime entitle "The Sleeping Beauty" in aid of the Canterbury Patriotic Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch [1916. Programme]. Alfred Mirovitch & Michael Piastro (piano & violin). Two farewell concerts. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 28 and 30 October 1916. [Programme] Messrs J & N Tait's New English Comedy Company. "Peg o' my Heart". Grand Opera House Wellington. 11 October 1916. [Programme, with head a shoulders portrait of actress Sara Allgood in the front cover] Messr's J & N Tait's New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my Heart". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [28 October 1916. Programme]. J & N Tait present their New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my heart". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 18 November 1916. [Programme with half length portrait of actress Sara Allgood on the front cover]. Messrs J & N Tait's New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my Heart". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [29 November 1916. Programme]. Messrs J & N Tait present their New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my Heart". Country tour. 1916. [Programme] New Musical Comedy Company. "So long, Letty!". Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 December 1916. [Programme]. The Norwoods, hypnotists. The greatest laugh producing show on earth. Grand Opera House Wellington. 30 September 1916. [Programme] The Norwoods. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [19 October 1916. Programme]. Peter Pan Ballet and Wild Flowers, presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House Wellington. 20-21 October 1916. [Programme] Peter Pan Ballet and Wild Flowers, presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 November 1916. [Programme]. Royal Comic Opera Coy. "Our Miss Gibbs", "Gypsy love". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 January 1916. [Programme]. Royal Comic Opera Company. "Our Miss Gibbs", "Gypsy love". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 February 1916. [Programme]. Royal Comic Opera Coy in "The Dancing Mistress", "Our Miss Gibbs", "The Quaker Girl", "Ma Mie Rosette". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 February 1916. [Programme]. The Royal Dramatic and Comedy Co Ltd present "Madame X". Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 November 1916. [Programme]. Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company Ltd. "Madame X". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 2 December 1916. [Programme]. Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company Ltd. "Are you a mason?" Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 December 1916. [Programme]. Miss Muriel Starr in "Bought and paid for", "Nobody's widow", "Under cover". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 7 February 1916. [Programme]. Hugh D McIntosh's famous Tivoli Follies. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 10 July 1916. [Programme] Hugh D McIntosh's famous Tivoli Follies. Grand Opera House. 2 August 1916. [Programme] Hugh D McIntotosh's famous Tivoli Follies. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 August 1916. [Programme] Hugh D McIntosh's famous Tivoli Follies. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 30 August 1916. [Programme] The Tivoli Concert Party. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 19-20 September 1916. [Programme] Wellington Amateur Operatic Society. "San Toy". Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 August 1916. [Programme] Wharenui Juveniles, assisted by pupils of Mr R Mounsey. Red Cross concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17 June 1916. [Programme]. Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. Tercentenary Shakesperian [sic] Company. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 8 August 1916. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. Tercentenary Shakesperian [sic] Company. Country tour. [August 1916]. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. Tercentenary Shakespearian Co. "Hamlet", "The Merchant of Venice", "Twelfth night", "Romeo and Juliet", "As you like it", "Othello". Grand Opera House Wellington. 9 September 1916. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and company. [Same repertoire]. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 30 September 1916. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and company. [Same repertoire]. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 18-24 october 1916. [Programme]. J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza. Country tour 1916. [Programme] J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "Mother Goose". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 June 1916. [Programme] J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "Mother Goose". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 17 July 1916. [Programme] (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd. Gorgeous annual pantomime "Mother Goose". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 2-5 August 1916. [Programme]. J C Williamson Ltd present their "all merry and bright" gorgeous record-breaking annual pantomime extravaganza "Mother Goose". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 7 August 1916. Programme. YMCA Gymnastic Carnival. Grand Opera House Wellington. 4 November 1916. [Programme]. The Florence Young Coy. "The Climax". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 4 January 1916. [Programme]. Quantity: 86 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

Date: 1917

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

By: J C Williamson (Firm); Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1917

Description: Includes: A. Brandon-Cremer Dramatic Company in a popular drama season: "Mary Latimer - nun", "The fatal wedding". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 May 1917. Programme. Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils in "The magic carpet" in three acts. Grand Opera House Wellington, 15, 17 and 18 September 1917. Programme. Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils in "The magic carpet" in three acts. Grand Opera House Wellington, 24 November 1917. Programme. Charley's Aunt Club. Special benefit performance in aid of the Soldiers' Xmas Gift Fund. Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 November 1917. Programme Charley's Aunt Comedy Company present "Tom Dick and Harry" and "Charley's aunt". Grand Opera House Wellington, 5 May [1917]. Programme. Charley's Aunt Comedy Company present "Tom Dick and Harry" . Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Kathlene MacDonell together with Charles Waldron in "Daddy Longlegs" and "The outcast". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 11 June 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Kathlene MacDonell together with Charles Waldron in "Daddy Longlegs". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 30 June 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Kathlene MacDonell together with Charles Waldron in "Daddy Longlegs". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 4 July 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Kathlene MacDonell and Charles Waldron in "Daddy Longlegs". Grand Opera House Wellington, 11 July 1917. Programme. The English Pierrots for a short farewell season, under the direction of Will and Rob Thomas. Grand Opera House Wellington, 13 October 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their Farcical Comedy Company in "Baby mine". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 28 July 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present their Farcical Comedy Company in "Baby mine" and "Broadway Jones". Grand Opera House Wellington, 30 June 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "Baby mine", and "Broadway Jones". Country tour brochure. J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "Baby mine" (four nights) [and] "A pair of sixes" (2 nights). Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 June 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "Seven keys to Baldpate", "A pair of sixes", "The travelling salesman". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, Nine nights season commencing 24 May 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "Seven keys to Baldpate" (3 nights), "A pair of sixes" (2 nights), "The travelling salesman" (1 night). Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 23 April 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "The seven keys to Baldpate" and "A pair of sixes". Country tour [1917]. programme. J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "Seven keys to baldpate", "A pair of sixes" and "The travelling salesman". Grand Opera House Wellington, 7 April [1917]. Programme. Fullers' Vaudeville nightly at 8 o'clock. Princess Theatre Dunedin. (With Harold Lockwood, Jolly John Larkin, Clemo, Warren Hastings, Dulcie Milner and George Storey, The Devons, Ernest Pitcher, Baron (ventriloquist), The Coleman Sisters, Billy and Doris, Madame Lorenz). Programme for 8 October 1917. Fullers' Vaudeville nightly at 8 o'clock. Princess Theatre Dunedin. (With The Devons, Ernest Pitcher, Percy McKay and Nellie Graham, Lew James and Rena Selma, Sydney Jones and Gladys Raines, Blake and Granby, Jack & Vera Kearns, The Alerts). Programme for 29 October 1917. Fullers' Vaudeville nightly at 8 o'clock. Princess Theatre Dunedin. (With The Australian Hamptons, The Musical Bentleys, The Belldays, Thurber & Thurber, Signor Molinari, Ted McLean and Genevieve Lee, Paul Stanhope 's Musical Comedy Revue). Programme for 26 November 1917 (2 copies) Fullers' Vaudeville nightly at 8 o'clock. Princess Theatre Dunedin. (With Lillian Teece, Walter Johnson's great revue extravaganza "The Parisian models", staged by Walter Johnson; ballets by Miss Belle Millette). Programme for 24 December 1917. Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera Season. Country tour 1917 (Cavalleria rusticana, I Pagliacci, Il trovatore, Faust, Carmen). Programme Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera Season. Il trovatore, La Traviata, Cavalleria rusticana, I Paliacci[sic]. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 30 January - 3 February 1917. Programme. Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera Season. Presenting eleven grand operas during season. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 14 February 1917. (Il trovatore, Lucia di Lammermoor, Cavalleria rusticana, I Pagliacci, La Traviata, Faust, la Boheme, with four played twice). Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Robert Greig and Beatrice Holloway together with the popular "Seven keys to Baldpate" Co in "Baby mine". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 19-21 June [1917]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their annual gorgeous pantomime "The house that Jack built". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 16-24 July 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents "The house that Jack built". Grand Opera House Wellington, 19 June 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "The house that Jack built". Country tour. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "The house that Jack built". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 30 June 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents Cyril Maude in "Grumpy". Theatre Royal Christchurch commencing 26 December [1917]. Programme. Mr Cyril Maude in a play of four acts entitled "Grumpy". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland [14-22 December 1917]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Mr Cyril Maude in a play of four acts, entitled "Grumpy", by Horace Hodges and T Wigney Percyval; and "Caste", by Tom Robertson. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Cyril Maude in "Grumpy". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 27 November 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Musical Comedy Co in "So long, Letty", "To-night's the night" and "High jinks". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 20 January 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Musical Comedy Company "You're in love". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 26 December 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Musical Comedy Company in "So long Letty!", "To-night's the night!", "The girl in the train!", "High jinks!". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 13 February 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the New Musical Comedy Company. Country tour [1917]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Musical Comedy Company in four stupendous comic opera productions: "So long, Letty" (10-13 January), "To-night's the night" (15-17 January), "The girl in the train" (18 January), "High jinks" (19 January). Theatre Royal Christchurch. Programme The New Orange Dandies. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 13 September 1917. Programme The New Orange Dandies. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 1 September 1917. Programme The New Orange Dandies. Concert Chamber Town Hall Wellington, 21 July 1917. Programme The New Orange Dandies. 1917 New Zealand tour. Programme The Norwoods presenting comedy and scientific hypnotism, demonstrating the existence of mental telepathy, thought-transference or mental impulse. Grand Opera House Wellington, 31 March - 5 April 1917. Programme Red Cross dance recital, presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House Wellington, 25 and 27 August 1917. Programme. Harry Rickards' Tivoli Theatres Limited. Grand Opera House Wellington, 1 October 1917. Programme Harry Rickards' Tivoli Theatres Limited. Headed by Miss Ada Reeve. Country tour. Programme (2 copies) Harry Rickards' Tivoli Theatres Limited. Ada Reeve season. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 10 October 1917. Programme Harry Rickards' Tivoli Theatres Limited. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 22 October 1917. Programme Harry Rickards' Tivoli Theatres Limited. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 11 September 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Florence Rockwell and Frank Harvey in "House of Glass", a modern drama in four acts by Max Marcin. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Florence Rockwell and Frank Harvey in "The house of glass", "The land of promise", "The law of the land". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 7 April 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Florence Rockwell and Frank Harvey in "The house of glass", "The land of promise", "The law of the land". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 20 March 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The cinema star", and "The pink lady". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 5 November 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The cinema star", and "The pink lady". Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 October 1917. Programme Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company in "Sunday" and "The fortune hunter". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland [10-21 March 1917]. Programme (2 copies) Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company present "Sunday" and "The fortune hunter". Grand Opera House Wellington, 24 January 1917. Programme Messrs J & N Tait present their New Comedy Company in "The new Henrietta", by Winchell Smith and Victor Mapes. Grand Opera House Wellington, 8 December 1917. Programme. J & N Tait presents "Turn to the right", by Winchell Smith and John E Hazzard. Grand Opera House Wellington. 12-17 November 1917. Programme J & N Tait present their New Comedy Company in "Turn to the right", by Winchell Smith & John E Hazzard. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 20 November 1917. Programme J & N Tait present their New Comedy Company in "Turn to the right". Country tour. Programme J & N Tait present their New Comedy Company in "Turn to the right", by Winchell Smith and John E Hazzard. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 27 October 1917. Programme J & N Tait's New Musical Comedy Company presents "Very good Eddie", a musical comedy in two acts. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 30 August 1917. Programme J & N Tait's New Musical Comedy Company presents "Very good Eddie", a musical comedy in two acts. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 21 August 1917. Programme J & N Tait's New Musical Comedy Company presents "Very good Eddie", a musical comedy in two acts. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 8 August 1917. Programme J & N Tait's New Musical Comedy Company presents "Very good Eddie", a musical comedy in two acts. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 19 July 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Miss Marie Tempest ... with Mr Graham Browne in "The marriage of Kitty", "Penelope", "Mrs Dot", "Good gracious Annabelle" [and] "A pair of silk stockings". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 26 December 1917. Programme Jack Waller presents his kaleidoscopic innovation "Look who's here!". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 29 December 1918. Programme. Jack Waller presents his merry musical melange "Look who's here!". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 13 December 1917. Programme Jack Waller presents "Look who's here!". Grand Opera House Wellington, 5 November 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd. The stupendous extravaganza "Watch your step". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, [24-31 March 1917]. Programme Philip Lytton presents "The Waybacks at home and in town", by Henry Fletcher. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 16 January 1917. Programme Philip Lytton presents "The Waybacks at home and in town", by Henry Fletcher. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 21 February 1917. Programme Wellington Amateur Operatic Society in "La mascotte". Grand Opera House Wellington, 22 September 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the famous propagandist play "Damaged goods", by Eugene Brieux. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 14 March 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the famous sensational propagandist play "Damaged goods". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, [commencing 27 February 1917]. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd present the famous propagandist play "Damaged goods". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 6 March 1917. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd present the famous propagandist play "Damaged goods", by Eugene Brieux. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "Damaged goods". Grand Opera House Wellington, 12 February 1917. Programme Geo Willoughby's New Musical Farce Company in George Broadhurst's non-stop laughter play, "What happened to Jones". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 7 April 1917. Programme George Willoughby presents "What happened to Jones?", [and] "Why Smith left home!". Theatre Royal Christchurch [19-24 March] 1917. Programme George Willoughby presents "What happened to Jones?", [and] "Why Smith left home!". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 3 March 1917. Programme George Willoughby and his New Musical Farce Company in "Why Smith left home". His Majesty's Theatre, 18-20 January [1917]. Programme YMCA gymnastic carnival. Grand Opera House, 3 November 1917. Programme Quantity: 84 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, approximately 220 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

Date: 1954

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1954

Description: Includes: By arrangement with M Paul Derval and Bernard Delfont, David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents the world famous "Folies Bergere Revue" (With Sonya Corbeau, Norman Vaughan, Bert Duke, Charly Wood, Trio Daresco, Guy Nelson, Renita Kramer, Bouna, Frank Cook, Chevalier Brothers, Lowe and Ladd, orchestra under Hal Moschetti). St James Theatre Wellington [1954]. Programme By arrangement with M Paul Derval and Bernard Delfont, David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents the world famous "Folies Bergere Revue" (With Sonya Corbeau, Norman Vaughan, Bert Duke, Charly Wood, Trio Daresco, Guy Nelson, Renita Kramer, Bouna, Frank Cook, Chevalier Brothers, Lowe and Ladd, orchestra under Hal Moschetti). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin [1954]. Programme David N Martin and R J Kerridge present world's most famous production "Folies Bergere" (Joie de Vivre), staged and produced by Ralton R James (With Ella Shields, Alphonse Berge, Kenny Brenna and La Mar, Jack Murray and Connie Hobbs, Warren Latona & Sparks, the six De Pauls, Chord & Discord, Ormonde Douglas, Kath Crawford, Jack Murray). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland [1954]. Programme New Zealand Registered Nurses' Association. Wellington Branch: "It's in the bag" and "Money Go Round"; concert arranged by nurses. Town Hall Wellington, 9 November [1954]. Programme Tumbleweeds variety show (With Bill Wolfgramm's Hawaiians, Esclante [Escalante?], Watson Raines, Cole Wilson and his Tumbleweeds, Cole & Nola Hewitt, Watson & Terry). [Opera House, 18 November 1954]. Programme, printed by Stewart Smith & Hall, Dunedin Quantity: 4 theatre programmes. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1952

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1952

Description: Includes: Celebrity Theatre Pty Ltd, Harry Wren director, presents the brilliant musical revue, "Gay Fiesta", with a cast of 60 overseas stars. Famous Queen of song Miss Gladys Moncrieff, and George Wallace senior. Gala opening, His Majesty's Theatre (Auckland), 6 February [1952]. Programme Miss Gladys Moncrieff and George Wallace senior for the first time together. The brilliant musical revue "Gay fiesta" with a cast of 60 overseas stars. Grand Opera House Wellington, 23 February 1952. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge will present Armand Perren's "Ice Follie". Tivoli. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin [1952]. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents Armand Perren's "Ice follie", produced and directed by Armand Perren. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 4 July 1952. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents Armand Perren's "Ice follie". St James Theatre Auckland. New Zealand season commenced 29 February 1952. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents Armand Perren's "Ice follie". St James Theatre Wellington, 12 May 1952. Programme (2 copies) Joe Taylor presents his "Sydney Celebrity Club on parade". World entertainers headed by Hollywood star Cliff Edwards, Egyptian Guili Guili, American Paul Regan. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6 December 1952. Programme Joe Taylor presents his NZ tour of the Club Celebrity Sydney "On parade". (With Edwin Duff, Al Reynolds, Pamela Jopson, Glen Marks, Lucky Grills, Alex Matison, Trevor Young, the Delacadoes, Paul Regan). 1952-1953. Programme (With Wellington advertisements) (2 copies) New York Theatre productions proudly present Virgil, the premier international illusionist, and his mystery revue "Magicana". His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin, 18 April 1952. Programme New York Theatre productions proudly present Virgil, the premier international illusionist, and his mystery revue "Magicana". Grand Opera House, 12 March 1952. Programme New York Theatre productions proudly present Virgil, the premier international illusionist, and his mystery revue "Magicana". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 31 May 1952. Programme. Quantity: 11 theatre programmes.. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 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: 1934 - 1936

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1934/1936

Description: Includes: Connors & Paul Productions present their new company of revue stars headed by George Wallace, in "Calling All Stars". New Opera House Wellington. 26 December 1936. Programme. Connors & Paul Productions present their new company of revue stars headed by George Wallace, in "Hello prosperity". New Opera House Wellington. 26 December 1936. programme (2 copies) The Clem Dawe Revue Co. Touring programme [ca 1934]. Bullivant Print, Christchurch. The Clem Dawe New Revue Co. Eric Edgley and Clem Dawe present their New Comedy revue Company in "So long, folks". St James Theatre Christchurch, week commencing Friday Nov 23 [1934]. Programme Eric Edgley and Clem Dawe present the Clem Dawe Revue Company in " The whirl of the town". [ca 1933?]. Programme. Eric Edgley and Clem Dawe present the Clem Dawe Revue Company in "Back again". New Opera House Wellington. 15 June 1935. Programme. Eric Edgley and Clem Dawe present the Clem Dawe Revue Co in "The Show of Shows" [and] "Strike up the Band". Touring programme 1935? Eric Edgley and Clem Dawe present their New Comedy Revue Company in "Grand farewell programme. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 June 1935. Programme Hart-O'Brian Vaudeville Company in "Lucky stars". St James-Majestic Review. [7 March 1936]. Programme. Hart-O'Brian Celebrity Vaudeville Company in "Beauty on parade". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 18 May 1936. Programme. The Oriental master of magic, Long Tack Sam, supported by his entire company of Chinese artists and the cream of Europe's vaudeville stars. New Opera House Wellington. 30 May 1936. Programme (2 copies) The Oriental master of magic Long Tack Sam supported by his entire company of Chinese artists and the cream of Europe's vaudeville stars. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 13 June 1936. Programme. Frank Neil introduces "Better times", London's latest spectacular variety revue. Grand Opera House Wellington. 2 february 1935. Programme. National Broadcasting Service presents all-star vaudeville, "Harmony and hilarity" (With Frank Crowther's Theatre Orchestra, Freddie Cholmondeley, Thea Philips, Dave Howard, Eileen Boyd, Allan Loveday, Vincent Ryan, Dora Lindsay, Senia Chostiakoff, etc). Wellington Town Hall, 20 August 1936. Programme Frank Neil introduces "New faces", London's latest spectacular variety revue. Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 January 1935. Programme. Frank Neil introduces "On with the show", London's latest spectacular variety revue. Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 Janaury 1935. Programme. Metropolitan Queen Carnival. Christchurch, October 5th, 1935. Coronation ceremony; convenor Mr H Sweney. Coronation of Princess Lilian Cropp and Princess Mae McKenzie, Eileen Hill, Irene Ballantyne, Joan Cunningham, Sybil Boulton, Betty Cotterill. (Mrs A L Cropp, Mrs J R McKenzie, Mrs Herbert Hill, Mrs Kenneth Ballantyne, Miss Joan Cunningham, Mrs Ernest Boulton, Miss Betty Cotterill). Programme with portrait photographs of the princesses. Spring pageant, King George Theatre, Lower Hutt. 25 September 1934, in aid of the Mayor's Fund. Programme. Quantity: 17 theatre programmes.. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes 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: 1935

By: Dunedin Repertory Society

Reference: Eph-B-DRAMA-DR

Description: Includes: His Majesty's Theatre. "The skin game", by John Galsworthy. Producer Miss Bessie Thomson, cast: Anita Winkel, Joyce Messent, Violet Livingston, Richard White, S G Lock, E W Lees Bullot, W T Matthews). 25-28 September [1935]. Card / poster, printed on two sides. Star Print, Dunedin. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying

Date: 1907

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1907

Description: Includes: Madame Albini, en tour of the world, 1907-8 (With supporting artistes Miss Mildred Jones (contralto), William Green (tenor), Haydn Wood (violin), Miss Myrtle Meggy (piano), Mr Theodore Flint (director)). Town Hall, under the direction of Charles Harrison Gibbons. Town Hall, 10 and 12 September 1907. Programme Blanche Arral grand operatic recitals (with supporting artistes George Paans (violin), Alberto Torizelle (harp). Wellington Town Hall, 4 March 1907. Programme Blanche Arral grand operatic recitals (with supporting artistes George Paans (violin), Alberto Torizelle (harp). Wellington Town Hall, 6 March 1907. Programme Blanche Arral farewell concert. [Auckland?] 17 May [1907]. Programme / flier Auckland Orchestral Society, Special concert (soloist Madame Wielaert, conductor Johan Wielaert). Choral Hall, 28 February 1907. Programme Madame Teresa Carreno. Australasian tour under the direction of Herr Benno Scherek. First recital. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 23 July 1907. Programme Madame Teresa Carreno. Australasian tour under the direction of Herr Benno Scherek. Fourth recital. Choral Hall, Auckland, 26 August 1907. Programme Madame Teresa Carreno. Australasian tour under the direction of Herr Benno Scherek. Fifth (last) recital. 27 July 1907. Flier / programme Christchurch Liedertafel. Herren Abend, Scottish Society's Rooms Manchester Street, 13 December 1907. Programme / flier A sacred cantata "The daughter of Jairus", will be rendered in the Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church, by the Church Choir assisted by other vocalists on Thursday 30th [Wednesday 29th] May 1907. Soloists Mrs F P Wilson (soprano), Mr F P Wilson (tenor), Mr Fred Baines (bass). Flier Madame Alida Loman, the famous lyric soprano from Amsterdam. A short series of popular song recitals. Australasian tour under the direction of Benno Scherek, 1907-8. Supported by Eric Anderson (basso), George Poore (flute), Benno Scherek (piano). Wellington Town Hall, 5-9 November 1907. Promotional pamphlet with photograph. Marie Narelle Concert Co. Four concerts (with Chester Fentress). His Majesty's Theatre [Dunedin], 14-17 January [1907]. Flyer (some insect damage) Wellington Musical Union. First subscription concert (soloists Madame Emily Briggs (soprano), Hamilton Hodges (baritone), James Searle (tenor)). Town Hall, 7 June 1907. Programme and book of words Wellington Musical Union. Second subscription concert (soloists Mrs F P Wilson (soprano), Miss Beatrice Richmond (piano), Miss Sweeney and Mrs Mitchell (duet), Max Hoppe (violin), Mrs A M Lewis, Mr F Laycock (singers)). Town Hall, 16 August 1907. Programme and book of words (2 copies) Wellington Musical Union. Third subscription concert (soloists Rosina Buckmann (soprano), Laurence F Watkins (organ), Miss C Simpson (piano), mr E J Hill (tenor), Mr C Clarkson (baritone)). Town Hall, 12 November 1907. Programme Wellington Musical Union. Fourth subscription concert "Israel in Egypt". (Soloists Mrs F P Wilson (soprano), Mrs A Mitchell (contralto), Mr E J Hill (tenor), Mr Harold Widdop and Mr Ernest Parkes (baritones)). Town Hall, 20 December 1907. Programme Blanche Arral concerts. Flier / invitation to farewell concerts Quantity: 16 programmes. 1 flyer. Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to octavo size, some illustrated. Provenance: One item donated by Mrs Bernadette Chambers, Wellington, in 2012.

Date: 1951

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1951-GS

Description: Includes: Gilbert and Sullivan Opera season at the Opera House Wellington, commencing 1 March 1951. Season pamphlet "Cox and box" and "Pirates of Penzance". New Zealand tour. Programme "Cox and box" and "Pirates of Penzance". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) "The gondoliers". New Zealand tour. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 10 January 1951. Programme (2 copies) "The gondoliers". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) "The gondoliers". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 3-21 April 1951. Programme "The gondoliers". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, season 26 April - 12 May 1951. Programme "Iolanthe". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) "The mikado". New Zealand tour. Programme "The mikado". New Zealand tour. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 10 January, 1951. Programme (2 copies) "The mikado". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) "Trial by jury" and "HMS Pinafore". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) "Trial by jury" and "HMS Pinafore". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin [1951]. Programme "Yeomen of the guard". New Zealand tour. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 10 January, 1951. Programme (2 copies) "Yeomen of the guard". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

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: 1936 - 1937

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

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

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

Date: 1944

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

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1944-01

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

Date: 1865 - 1899

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1800s

Description: Includes: 1869. Leithfield Amateur Theatricals in aid of the Working-Man's Club. August 24 and 25 [1869]. Features the K'Ohio troupe of Christy Minstrels.[Programme]. 1872: Programme of the Government Printing Office Wayze-Goose held at the Pettard's Family Hotel, Hutt, Wellington, NZ on Saturday November 9, 1872. [Flier]. 1879. Odd Fellows' Hall (Wanganui). Young Men's Mutual Improvement Society. First annual entertainment / A D Willis, Printer. 1880s? Come and see the Camera Obscura! as shown at the Crystal Palace London. Wanganui herald [print. 1880s?] 1880s? (1881 or 1887). Merivale Tennis Club. Costume concert, and the trial scene from "Pickwick". Theatre Royal (Christchurch). Thursday, June 16th. Programme. 1880s? Programme ... to conclude with "A Most unwarrantable intrusion" ... J P Astbury, Hon Sec and Treas. Printed at the Wanganui Chronicle Office. 1880s? Princess Theatre, Wanganui. "A night with Dickens". A D Willis Printer. 1881. Kelsey's Novelty concerts. Musical director: Herr Benno Scherek. 2 July 1881, Mackay, Bracken & Co's Print [Dunedin?] Donor Mrs J Chisholm 1991. 1884. Parnell Hall. Amateur Ballad concert. Saturday evening, July 19, 1884, concluding with Mrs Jarley's Wax Works. Printed at "Evening Star" office. 1884? Theatre Royal (Wellington). Mr George Dean; a farewell benefit, under the most distinguished patronage!! [Sir William Jervois, Mayor George Fisher, Sir Wm Fitzherbert, Sir G M O'Rorke, etc]. Printed at the NZ Times Office. 1888. Theatre Royal (Wellington). Grand tableaux, waxworks and statuary, by the students of the School of Design and Friends. 1-2 November 1888. Edwards & Co Printers, Brandon Street. 1889? Grand Cyclorama and Prof Walker's original London marionettes ... wonderful performing fleas ... [flyer]. 1889. St John Ambulance Association. Grand Costume Concert. Theatre Royal, Christchurch. 19th and 20th July 1889. Programme booklet. 1889. Alhambra Hall, Newtown. H Roselle's Surprise party of gymnasts, acrobats, bellringers, serio-comic and motto singers, song and dance artists, negro delineators, and an illusionist. Evening Post Print. 1890s? Greetings. Kindly spread the glad tidings that we are coming your way. Yours merrily, The Pollards. Post Print 28770. 1891. Lange's Hall, Taylorville. A grand entertainment concert to be given by the Full Choir of St Patrick's Church Greymouth, for the benefit of the Brunner Convent School building fund. Friday March 13, 1891. Printed at the Star Office, Tainui Street, Greymouth. [Programme] 1897? Exchange Hall (Wellington?). The famous child mimic, 8 years old. Phyllis Perrier, assisted by Mr Wm Perrier and Helene Langham. New Zealand Times print. (Phyllis Perrier imitated the "Matsa" Company which performed in New Zealand in 1897) 1898. Auckland Amusement Syndicate's waxworks. Catalogue. 1898. (PR-03-0339) Quantity: 18 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1919

By: Draffin, Michael, active 1977; Harvey, Douglas Ross, 1951-; Parker, I W (Mr), active 1970s

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1919

Description: Grand complimentary concert by Miss Ina Bosworth. Auckland Town Hall, 10 April 1919. Programme (2 copies) Dorothy's prayer "Bells"; intended by author for peace celebrations. Words and music by C W Clayton, Wanganui, N.Z. Two cards of sheet music for vocal music with bell chimes accompaniment, and words on the verso. [ca 1919?] J & N Tait attraction, Harry Dearth, England's most famous baritone and his distinguished company of artistes. Town Hall Concert Chamber, Tuesday October 28th [1919]. Programme / flier Dunedin Orchestral Society's fourth concert of the season His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 22 November 1919. Programme Grand Irish National Concert at [Timaru] Theatre Royal 18 March 1919. Programme Keith Kennedy, from Prof Seveik's Studio, Vienna. Postcard, and promotional booklet The Sevcik system of violin playing' [ca 1919?] Bernard F Page. Organ recitals at the Town Hall Wellington. Programmes 8 February, 12 April (2 copies), 17 May, 6 September, 13 September 1919. Returned Soldiers' Association Popular Orchestral Concert tendered by the Albert Symphony Orchestra. Auckland Town Hall, 4 June 1919. Programme Royal Auckland Choir's third concert. Auckland Town Hall 30 October 1919. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Peace Thanksgiving Festival. Grand Peace Choir of 300 voices; Wellington Professional Orchestra. Conductors Mr Robert Parker, Mr H Temple White, Mr H Moschini; F V Blandford (Chairman Entertainment Committee); Joseph Lewis (organiser and secretary). Town Hall, 20-21 July 1045. Programme (2 copies) Waterside Workers' Band, conductor J J Drew (With Madoline Knight, R Jackson, Renn Miller, Harry Cooper). Tenth recital. Grand Opera House, 10 August 1919. Programme Quantity: 15 album(s) Album(s). 2 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to octavo size, some illustrated.

Date: 1930 - 1939

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1930s

Description: Includes programmes for: 1930: Miss Estelle Beere presents Joan Beere [and Hill Street students]. Concert Chamber, Wellington Town Hall, in the presence of Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe. 5 November [1930]. Programme. 1932: Dance recital by pupils of Miss Phyllis Oliver. Majestic Lounge, 17 December 1932. Programme Dancing classes; Miss Evelyn Edgar trained and certificated at the Wordsworth College London. Season 1932-33, 21 Valley Road, Cashmere (Advertising pamphlet) 1933: The Ballet Club presents Ballets and Divertissements. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 11-13 July 1933. Programme The Ballet Club presents Ballets and Divertissements, second production. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 11, 13-15 November 1933. Programme. 1935: Dance recital by the pupils of Stan Lawson. His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin [1935]. Programme (cover by Tui Northey, '35) 1936: Miss Dorothy Daniels presents her pupils in a song and dance extravaganza. Concert Chamber Town Hall, 31 October 1936. Programme. Miss Jeane Horne presents her pupils in an "Extravaganza" of song and dance scenes at the Town Hall Concert Chamber. (With Fay Compton, Margaret Oates, Shirley Brundell, Pamela Walden, Alexander Grant, Shona Bennetts, Pauline Boocock, and many others). Saturday November 28th; Monday November 30th [1936] (PR-12-0065 from papers of Alexander Grant) A D M Longden has the honour to present the celebrated international dancer La Meri, assisted by Mario Salerno (piano), Thomas Challen (violin), Laura Mollica (danseuse), Joan Howley (cello). Programme. The Celebrated international dancer La Meri in her dance concerts. New Opera House Wellington, 23 July 1936. Programme (2 copies) The Celebrated international dancer La Meri in her dance concerts. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 1 August 1936. Programme. The Celebrated international dancer La Meri in her dance concerts. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 8 August 1936. Programme The Celebrated international dancer La Meri in her dance concerts. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 22 August 1936. Programme (2 copies) 1937: Miss Jeane Horne presents her pupils in a "Pot pourri" of song & dance scenas (With Shona Bennetts, Alexander Grant, Valmay Fredericks, Shirley Brundell, Joan Tandy, Alys Sugden, and many others). [?June 1937]. Programme (PR-12-0065 from the papers of Alexander Grant) Colonel W de Basil's Monte Carlo Russian Ballet direct from Covent Garden Opera House and the Alhambra Theatre London. Grand Opera House Wellingtron, 27 March - 10 April 1937. Programmes of ballets (Folded pamphlet)(2 copies, one pink and 1 cream) Colonel W de Basil's Monte Carlo Russian Ballet. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 24 April - May 1, 1937. Programme of ballets (Folded pamphlet) The greatest ballet tour in history. J C Williamson Ltd ... Colonel W de Basil's Monte Carlo Russian Ballet direct from Covent Garden Opera House and the Alhambra Theatre London. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 3-17 March [1937]. Programmes of ballet (Folded pamphlet) Otago School of Dancing. Recital. His Majesty's Theatre, 20 November [1937]. Programme. 1938: Nettleton-Edwards School of Dancing. Bery Nettleton [and] Bettina edwards present "The fairy shoemaker" and a miscellaneous programme. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 2-3 December 1938. Programme Annual recital presented by the pupils of The Margaret Oates Studio of Dancing. "The fleet returns". Town Hall Concert Chamber, 5 November 1938. Programme. 1939: J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present the celebrated Covent Garden Russian Ballet. Grand Opera House Wellington, 18 February - 1 March [1939]. Programmes of ballet (Folded pamphlet) Concert programme. Proceeds to assist Rowena Jackson, dancer of genius, to study in Europe. His Majesty's Theatre, 25 May 1939. Programme (with photograph of Rowena Jackson on cover) Quantity: 23 programmes and pamphlets. Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying under 250 mm. Provenance: Some purchased from Anah Dunsheath in September 2002. One programme donated by Alice Megget in 2008.

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: 1928

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1928

Description: Includes programmes featuring: Bohemian Orchestra, conductor Colin Muston. Second concert, fifteenth season. Town Hall (Auckland), 5 July 1928. Programme Shura Cherkassky, the world's greatest boy pianist. Special concession to students and Choral Society members for first concert only. Town Hall Wellington, [18, 20, 22 September 1928]. Pink flyer Shura Cherkassky, the world's greatest boy pianist. Wellington Town Hall, 18, 20, 22 September 1928. Promotional pamphlet with portrait and brief programme Shura Cherkassky. Direction E J Gravestock. [First recital]. Programme (and brief programme for second concert)(2 copies) Shura Cherkassky. Direction E J Gravestock. [Third recital]. Programme (and brief programme for fourth recital)(2 copies) City of Auckland Municipal concerts. Carol concert by the Municipal Band (With Ruby Moselen, Roy Stephenson, Fred Bowles, Hal C McLennan, Rowland Jackson, Walter Impett). Town Hall, 22 December 1928. Programme William Heughan, world-famous actor-singer, "the finest bass voice in the world", with Maud Bell (cellist) and Gladys Sayer (pianist) [touring New Zealand in June-July 1928]. Repertoire programme with photographs of all performers (two copies, one autographed on the front cover by all three performers) Benno Moiseiwitsch concerts. Australian and New Zealand tour 1928, direction J & N Tait. Number one concert (Schubert, Beethoven, Debussy, Stravinsky, Palmgren, Moszkowski, Scriabine, Chopin, Wagner)(2 copies) Benno Moiseiwitsch concerts. Australian and New Zealand tour 1928, direction J & N Tait. Number two concert (Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Chopin, Medtner, Prokofieff, Liadoff, Liszt, Schubert-Tausig). Souvenir programme (2 copies) Benno Moiseiwitsch concerts. Australian and New Zealand tour 1928, direction J & N Tait. Number three concert (Bach, Chopin, Schumann, Palmgren, Rachmaninoff, Ibert, Chasins, Schubert-Liszt)(2 copies) Benno Moiseiwitsch concerts. Australian and New Zealand tour 1928, direction J & N Tait. Plebiscite programme (Schubert, Schumann, Ravel, Moszkowski, Rachmaninoff, Liadoff, Chopin, Liszt, Schubert-Liszt, Wagner) (2 copies) Benno Moiseiwitsch. Plebiscite concert prior to his departure for Australia. [Wellington] Town Hall, Wednesday July 4th [1928]. Flier. Alfred O'Shea, the illustrious Irish tenor; associate artistes Kathleen Fitzgerald pianiste, Claire Hartge violiniste. New Zealand tours 1928. Programme (2 copies, 1 damaged) Otago Regiment. 1st Battalion Band. Grand band concert. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 15 July 1928. Programme Bernard Page. Wellington City Council organ recital. Town Hall Wellington, 30 December 1928. Programme Wellington Commercial travellers' and Warehousemen's Association Male Voice Choir. First concert. Concert Chamber Town hall, 12 May 1928. Programme Wellington Commercial travellers' and Warehousemen's Association Male Voice Choir. Third concert. Concert Chamber Town Hall, 17 November 1928. Programme TSS "Westmoreland". Cadets' Concert Party. Masonic Hall Wellington, 8 October 1928. (Performers include: G A Shepherd, G W F Sangwin, E G Williams, D W H Simmons, C B Cathie, H Lumsdon, D L M Macfarlane). Programme. Quantity: 15 album(s) Album(s). 2 flyers. Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to octavo size, some illustrated.

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.