Te Wiata, Beryl, 1925-2017

Date: [1975-1976]

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 85-080-04/08

Description: Outward correspondence relating to text of King's biography in progress and completed text. Letters to identifed persons entered under Name below. Also includes letters to Heeni, Bob re translation, Mrs Winiata, Mrs Thomas, Dr McDowall, Sir Henry [Kelleher?], Mr Ropiha, Mr Ihaka, Dr Meade, Dr Jones, Mr Metekingi, and the Cape Reinga lighthouse. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1977

By: Reid, John Cowie, 1916-1972

Reference: Eph-A-MERCURY-1977

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

Date: 1987 - 1988

Reference: Eph-D-DRAMA-1987/1988

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

Date: 1978

By: Reid, John Cowie, 1916-1972

Reference: Eph-A-MERCURY-1978

Description: Includes: Announcement of charter season ticket offer for season May-December 1978. Newsletter, end of year 1978. A decade of dedication; acknowledgement to Tony Richardson by Warwick Brown Mercury Theatre. The tenth anniversary 1968-1978. Booklet (2 copies) "Ashes", by David Rudkin, directed by Roy Hope. Starring Bridget Armstrong. Mercury 2, [July 1978]. Programme. "Cole" (The Mermaid Theatre's "Cole"), devised by Benny Green and Alan Strachan. Staged by Ian Mullins, Margaret Barron and Chris Sheil. [Jan-Feb?] 1978. Programme (2 copies) "Dirty linen" and "Newfoundland", by Tom Stoppard. Directed by Robert Alderton 7 August 1978. Programme. "The good doctor", by Neil Simon. Directed by Mary Amoore. Mercury 2, [1978]. Programme (2 copies) "Habeas corpus", by Alan Bennett. Directed by Chris Sheil. 2 August 1978. Programme (2 copies). "The last of the knucklemen", by John Powers. Produced by Jonathan Hardy (by arrangement with Melbourne Theatre Company). 2 March 1978. Programme. "The Merchant of Venice", by William Shakespeare. Produced by Ian Mullins. Mercury 2, 31 May 1978. Programme. "Middle age spread", by Roger Hall. Directed by Roy Hope. 24 May 1978. Programme and promotional pamphlet for members of the PSIS. "Middle age spread", by Roger Hall. Directed by Roy Hope. Mercury Company at His Majesty's Theatre, 8-16 September 1978. Programme (2 copies) and flier. "Mime International '78", directed by Robert Bennett. [22-24 April 1978]. Programme. "Pippin", by Roger O Hirson and Stephen Schwartz. Directed by Robert Alderton. 8 November 1978. Programme (2 copies) "The plotters of Cabbage Patch Corner", by David Woods. Directed by Waric Slyfield. 8 May 1978. Programme. "Private lives", by Noel Coward. Directed by Ian Mullins. Mercury Theatre, 4 October 1978. Programme (2 copies). "Rattle of a simple man", by Charles Dyer. Directed by Waric Slyfield. Mercury 2, 27 February 1978. Programme. "The rivals", by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Directed by Ian Mullins. Mercury Theatre, 5 July 1978. Programme. "The Royal hunt of the sun", by Peter Shaffer. Directed by Ian Mullins. 17 March 1978. Programme. "State of revolution", by Robert Bolt. Directed by Ian Mullins. [Late 1978]. Programme. Beryl Te Wiata in "Mrs Kiwi Arthur presents more ..." and "The white cliffs". Auckland Festival, 28 March - 9 April 1978. Programme. Beryl Te Wiata in "Mrs Kiwi Arthur presents more ..." and "The white cliffs". 11-16 September 1978. Programme. "Tomorrow will be a lovely day", by Craig Harrison. Directed by Mervyn Thompson. Mercury 2, 9 October 1978. Programme. Quantity: 24 programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Photolithographs in booklets and pamphlets, sizes varying up to octavo.

Date: 1979

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

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1979

Description: Includes: Canterbury Repertory Theatre Society. "The alchemist". Directed by John Kim. [Christchurch] 15-22 September 1979. Programme Centrepoint Theatre (Palmerston North). 5 years, 1974-1979. Pamphlet. Centrepoint Theatre (Palmerston North). "The foursome". 19 October - 11 November [1979]. Flier only. Centrepoint Theatre (Palmerston North). "The daughter-in-law" by D H Lawrence. 14 September - 14 October [1979]. Flier only. Centrepoint Theatre (Palmerston North). "Look back in anger", by John Osborne. 27 January - 25 February [1979]. Flier. Centrepoint Theatre (Palmerston North). Beryl Te Wiata in "Mrs Kiwi Arthur presents...", with "White Cliffs". 4-9 September [1979], and season of three plays: "Sons and daughters" - with "Coming ready or not", The daughter-in-law", "The foursome". Flier only. Four Seasons Theatre (Wanganui). "Blue comedy", by Paul Ableman (includes "Madly in love" and "Hank's night"); directed by Hazel Menehira. [1979]. Programme Four Seasons Theatre (Wanganui). "Glide time", by Roger Hall; directed by Robyn Payne. [1979?]. Programme (2 copies) Four Seasons Theatre (Wanganui). "How the other half loves", by Alan Ayckbourn. Wanganui [February 1979]. Programme / flier. Foxton Little Theatre. Re-union 1946-1979. 27-28 October 1979. President Daphne Hunt; secretary/treasurer Val Philpott. Programme / songbook Mime Theatre Cologne [presents] Milan Sladek. Promotional booklet. [1979] Mime over matter. Mime '79/80, by Robert Bennett. Programme. New Independent Theatre. "Batholomew fair", by Ben Jonson. Directed by John Curry. Auckland. May 1979. Programme (inside back cover contains list of all productions 1974-1979) New Independent Theatre. "Unlikely places", by Gordon Dryland. Directed by Myra de Groot. October 1979. Programme. New Zealand Theatre Federation. 1979 One act play festival. Central division festival (Bats Theatre presents "Into the abyss", by Ray Bradbury, directed by Lorraine Burton; Opunake High School presents "The cagebirds", by David Campton, directed by Gabrielle Barr; Waiouru Amateur Theatrical Society presents "Behind my skull", by William Dinner & William Morum, directed by Christine Scott; Opunake Players presents "The faithful widow of Ephesus" by Thomas Cruder, directed by Jim Barr & Alan Love; Hawera Repertory Society presents "Auto-da-fe" by Tennessee Williams, directed by Russ Standing; Mana Little Theatre presents "George the mad ad-man" by Peter Bland, directed by Barbara Heath. Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 17-18 August 1979. Programme Pilgrim Productions presents the New Zealand premiere of "Sentenced to life", by Malcolm Muggeridge and Alan Thornhill. Directed by Sam Winer. Maidment Theatre. 10-24 November 1979. Programme. Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions proudly present "Night and day", by Tom Stoppard. Directed by Eric Thompson, with Lynnette Davies and Donald Burton. NZ tour 1979. Programme (2 copies) Dave Smith Productions present "I, Wallace", a satirical review by Dave Smith [with caricature of Wallace (Bill) Rowling on the cover]. VUW Memorial Theatre. 6-24 November 1979. Programme. Solo Productions present Beryl Te Wiata in her two widely acclaimed one-woman shows, "Mrs Kiwi Arthur presents", and "The white cliffs". Fortune Theatre Dunedin (5-6 Nov), Christchurch Town Hall James Hay Theatre (8-9 Nov), VUW Memorial Theatre (11-12 Nov) 1979. Flier only. Stage Theatre presents "Billy Liar", by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall. Directed by Jane M Tite. [Wellington], 14-24 March [1979]. Programme Stage Theatre. Stage One presents "The fourposter; a gentle comedy in three acts", by Jan de Hartog. Directed by Jane M Tite [Wellington, 1979]. Programme with inset sheet Waipukurau Little Theatre. "Middle-age spread", by Roger Hall. Directed by Laurie Swindell. 17 May - 2 June 1979. Programme. Theatre unknown. Requirements for a casting of "Habeas corpus". 1979. (Flier) Victoria University. Department of Romance Languages (Italian) presents Pirandello "Six characters in search of an author". Memorial Theatre. 31 May [1979]. Programme. "The wind in the willows", by Kenneth Grahame. Adapted and directed by Linda Tucker; music arranged and directed by Mariel Malcolm. 8 Braithwaite Street, Karori. 8 and 11 December 1979. Programme. Quantity: 19 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Photolithographs on programmes and fliers, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1980

Reference: Eph-A-MERCURY-1980

Description: Includes: "Showcase" season, June - December 1980. Brochure "Adventures of Robin Hood", by Roger Hall. Directed by Ian Mullins. Mercury Theatre, 4 January 1980. Programme (2 copies) "Bedroom farce", by Alan Ayckbourn. Directed by Ian Mullins. Mercury Theatre, 9 February 1980. Programme (2 copies) "The boy friend", a musical by Sandy Wilson. Produced and directed by Robert Alderton. Mercury Theatre, 28 November 1980. Programme (2 copies) "Comedians", by Trevor Griffiths. Directed by Mervyn Thompson. Mercury Theatre, 8 August 1980. programme "Conversations with a faint-hearted feminist, by Jill Tweedie, Heather Lindsay. Directed by Susan Wilson. Limited season, Mercury II, 22 October - 8 November [1980s?]. Flier only Mercury Theatre presents George Henare in "Gershwin", a love affair with music, with Margaret Barron and Alex Wiltshire. Devised and directed by Robert Alderton; and "Life in the theatre", by David Mamet. Directed by Robert Alderton (with John Atha and Robert Shannon). Two-sided flier "Godspell", music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Produced and directed by Robert Alderton; choreography Margaret Barron; musical director Alex Wiltshire; lighting Chris Mangin. Mercury Theatre, 13 June 1980. Programme and flier. "Just one last dance", by Robert Hewett. Directed by Jonathan Hardy (With photos and biographical notes about Gay Dean, Alan and Joan Whiting. Mercury Theatre Auckland, 31 October 1980. Programme Mercury Theatre presents John Atha and Robert Shannon in "A life in the theatre", by David Mamet. Directed by Robert Alderton; [and] George Henare in "Gershwin", with Margaret Barron and Alex Wiltshire; devised and directed by Robert Alderton. Flier "A midsummer night's dream", by William Shakespeare. Directed by Richard Campion; composer John Rimmer (With photos and biographical notes about Richard Campion, John Rimmer, Paul Sonne, David Weatherly, Dean Ellis). Mercury Theatre, 11 July 1980. Programme (2 copies) "Once a Catholic", by Mary O'Malley. Directed by Jonathan Hardy (With photos and biographical notes about Jonathan Hardy, Rima Te Wiata, Fiona Samuel, Louise Dunne, Georgina Monro, Kate Ward, Elizabeth McCrae, John McKay). Mercury Theatre, 5 September 1980. Programme Beryl Te Wiata in "P and O 1930", by Noel Coward. Director Dick Johnstone; music arranger Moya Rea. Mercury Theatre, 8 March 1980. Flier "Prisoners of Mother England", by Roger Hall. Directed by Ian Mullins. Mercury Theatre [1980]. Programme "Stage struck", by Simon Gray. Directed by Simon Phillips. 10 April 1980. Programme (2 copies) "Uncle Vanya", by Anton Chekhov. Directed by Ian Mullins; design Chris Booth. Mercury Theatre, [April? 1975]. Programme (2 copies) "Whose life is it anyway?", by Brian Clark. Directed by Waric Slyfield; design Chris Booth; lighting Chris Mangin (With photos and biographical notes about Sheila Hammond, Waric Slyfield, George Henare, Diana Turner (house manager)). Mercury Theatre, 3 October 1980. Programme Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs in booklets and pamphlets, sizes varying up to octavo.

Date: 1978-1994

From: Downes, Peter, 1928-: Collection relating to New Zealand music, theatre, and broadcasting history

Reference: MS-Papers-12036-08

Description: Comprises material collated for the entry in 'Southern Voices' on bass singer Inia Te Wiata. Includes biographical details, original and photocopied articles and reviews, lists of performances, and chapter drafts. Also includes reviews of and correspondence with Te Wiata's wife, Beryl Te Wiata. The earliest date of the collated material is 1937. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter, photocopies.

Date: 1960-1968, 1987

From: Butler, Peter Michael, 1901-1995 : Papers

Reference: 89-119-5/10

Description: Correspondents include Sid Scott; Ormond Wilson; Inia and Beryl Te Wiata; Fraser Colman (Minister of Works and Development) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1932-1960s

By: Te Wiata, Beryl, 1925-2017

Reference: PAColl-6795

Description: Photographs of Inia te Wiata (1915-1971). eDNZB project - requesting images for online Dictionary of NZ Biography and for ATL collection. See DNZB v.5 - Inia Te Wiata of Ngati Raukawa was a singer, carver and artist. Beryl Te Wiata, his widow, wrote the Dictionary essay. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/2-190156 to 190159-F. Transparency housed at PA12-2209. Photocopies of original prints are at PAColl-6795 Quantity: 4 b&w copy negative(s) (copies of original prints returned to owner). 1 colour copy transparency/ies (copy of original transparency returned to owner).

Date: 1977

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 85-080-04/03

Description: Inward and outward correspondence relating to the finishing touches to King's biography; most correspondents identified Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1978

From: A H & A W Reed Ltd : Records

Reference: 79-153-06/57

Description: Papers relating to Most happy fella Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1971

From: Seresin, Harry, 1919-1994 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8861-47

Description: Correspondence with a variety of people especially his son, Michael, Martyn Sanderson and others. Some correspondence concerning Downstage Theatre. Not all indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1990-1994]

From: Koea, Shonagh, 1943- : Literary papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6432-05

Description: Correspondence with a variety of people including John of Elliott Wholesalers, Auckland, Phillip of Ponsonby, Harriet, Jack [?] Higgins of Victoria BC, Canada, invitation to reception for Mordecai Richler, pamphlet describing the Institute of Commonwealth and American Studies and English Language (ICASEL), Jayalakshmipuram, Mysore, India, exhibition notice for `On the face of it', portraits by Hamish Foote, Mary McIntyre, Glenda Randerson, Sylvia Siddell, Jo Smith and Terry Stringer, and other papers Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1989-2006

From: Prior, Ian Ambury Miller (Dr), 1923-2009 : Collection

Reference: 2009-188-30

Description: Includes papers relating to Te Inia Te Wiata Pouihi and its future. Quantity: 1 box(es).

Date: 1973-1975

From: Parry, Margaret Joy, 1935-2003: Photographs of events relating to Māori and papers relating to Te Ao Hou

Reference: PAColl-8969-6

Description: Events recorded include: Second Polynesian Festival, Rotorua, March 1973. Gold disk presentation to Beryl Te Wiata, 23 march 1973. Maori Women's Welfare League conference, Rotorua, July 1973. Maori Queen at Maori Women's Welfare League headquarters, June 1973. Whina Cooper's investiture, 18 October, 1974. Cook Islands Country Women's Institute at Maori women's Welfare League head quarters, March 1975. Coronation hui, May 1975. Quantity: 54 b&w original photographic print(s) proof sheets. 2 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: [1950S-1971]

By: Te Wiata, Beryl, 1925-2017; Te Wiata, Inia Watene, 1915-1971

Reference: MS-Group-0963

Description: Four compact discs of Te Wiata's performances compiled by Beryl Te Wiata Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Performer: Te Wiata, Inia (bass) Quantity: 4 compact disc(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Provenance: Mrs Beryl Te Wiata had these compilations made from various BBC performances and other recordings of Inia Te Wiata

Date: 1991

From: New Zealand Public Radio : Concert FM New Zealand Composer Sound Archive

By: Marshall, Christopher, 1956-; Dorian Choir; Grylls, Karen Lesley, 1951-; Wedde, Ian Curtis, 1946-; Hulme, Keri Ann Ruhi, 1947-2021; Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882; Fairburn, Arthur Rex Dugard, 1904-1957; Tuwhare, Hone, 1922-2008; Barker, Mary Anne (Lady), 1831?-1911; Campbell, Alistair Te Ariki, 1925-2009; Baxter, James Keir, 1926-1972; Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980; O'Sullivan, Vincent Gerard, 1937-2024; Grace, Patricia Frances, 1937-; Joseph, Michael Kennedy, 1914-1981; Mansfield, Katherine, 1888-1923; Ihimaera, Witi Tame, 1944-

Reference: MSDT-0266-2

Description: First performance - Premiere performance in the Music Theatre of Auckland University, 1991 Performer: Auckland Dorian Choir Performer: Grylls, Karen (cond) Performer: Te Wiata, Beryl (narr) Other Titles - Sea and sky 1 / text by Ian Wedde Other Titles - One whale singing (from Te Kaihau - the Windeater) / text by Keri Hulme Other Titles - The Pink and White Terraces from With Anthony Trollope in New Zealand, 1873 Other Titles - Walking on my feet / text by A R D Fairburn Other Titles - Not by wind ravaged / text by Hone Tuwhare Other Titles - Lake Coleridge from Station Life in New Zealand 1879 / by Lady Barker Other Titles - Wild honey / text by Alistair Campbell Other Titles - Wild bees / poem by James K Baxter Other Titles - The Magpies / poem by Denis Glover Other Titles - Speech by Ernie from the play Shuriken by Vincent O'Sullivan Other Titles - Friend / poem by Hone Tuwhare Other Titles - To a friend from To a friend in the wilderness / poem by A R D Fairburn Other Titles - Waiariki [extract] / poem by Patricia Grace Other Titles - Song at summer's end / poem by A R D Fairburn Other Titles - Elegy in a city railyard / poem by M K Joseph Other Titles - My brother (to LHB) / poem by Katherine Mansfield Other Titles - Tangi [extract] / poem by Witi Ihimaera Other Titles - Sea and sky 11 / poem by Ian Wedde Responsibility - Commissioned by the Dorian Choir Quantity: 51.22 Minutes and seconds Duration. Finding Aids: NZ Public Radio listing. Provenance: Concert FM

Date: 1995

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-8752-030

Description: Papers concerning publication and book launch of the Sargeson biography; commencement of planning the Janet Frame biography; health issues; Chatham Islands matters, including land claims and Chatham Island dialect; obituaries and speechnotes; planning on the book of Catholics in New Zealand; extracts from appointment diaries; correspondence with family, friends, publishers and others. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1995-1996]

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 97-042-02/04

Description: Correspondence with Maori and non-Maori people and other papers relating to research into Maori history and culture. Identified persons entered under Name; also includes letter from Auntie Marj, New Plymouth. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: [1986-1994]

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 97-042-02/03

Description: Correspondence with publishers and Maori and non-Maori people relating to research into Maori history and culture. Identified persons entered under Name; also includes letter from [?] Glennis, Broadwood and list of subjects for `Mana wahine' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts