Lawman, Joe, active 1937-1949

Date: 1947

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

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Variety-1947-02

Description: An arrangement of text, listing the following entertainers: Joe Lawman, Australia's ace comedian; Royston, triple-voiced ventriloquist with Skeeter and Nellie; 3 Siscos, amazing whirlwind jugglers; Jandy, musical clown; Eileen Bourke, singing violiniste; Le Harley, the merry magician; Jarrett, novelty comedy entertainer; The Morrell Trio, yodellers and wizards of piano accordion; Joy Robins, vivacious soubreete; Adele Taylor, delightful soprano; Peter Rowell, tap and rhythm stepper; Elite Dance Duo, in steps and styles; Sherry, oomph personality singer; Maurice Tansley, sensational baritone; the dazzling radiant "Kickline" Ballet and glamorous girls in ensembles and scenas ... set to full orchestra conducted by Vince Burke. Dated from perpetual calendar and other known performances arranged by Ophir Rees. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on poster, 1012 x 377 mm.

Date: 1938

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1938

Description: Includes: J C Williamson Theatres present Frank Neil's Hollywood revue "Hello Popeye" with Billy Costello ... and celebrity variety stars. Grand Opera House Wellington. 17 August 1938. Programme. Hay's Drama Club presents an entirely new programme in Radiant Hall Christchurch. 25 June 1938. Programme. Frank Neil stages in conjunction with J C Williamson Ltd, The Wonder Show ofd Stars. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 7 March 1938. Programme. Frank Neil stages in conjunction with J C Williamson Ltd, The Wonder Show of World Stars (with Jim Gerald, Leonard Gautier's Bricklayers, Don Galvan, Arne Hartman, Petillo and Pesco, Janetski, Len Rich, Ella Shields). Grand Opera House. 26 March 1938. Programme. Frank Neil stages in conjunction with J C Williamson Ltd, The Wonder Show of World stars (with Jim Gerald, Leonard Gautier's Dogs, Don Galvan, Arne Hartman, Petillo and Pesco, U.S. Thompson, Ella Shields). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 27 April [1938]. Programme. J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd. Stanley McKay's Gaieties Vaudeville Revue Co. presents "Indian Romance" featuring Joe Lawman. With the popular Hilo Duo). Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 April 1938. Souvenir programme. Sir Benjamin Fuller presents The Great Nicola direct from New York. Grand Opera House Wellington. 24 December 1938. Programme (2 copies) The Weintraubs first appearance in New Zealand. Souvenir programme of NZ tour 1938. Quantity: 8 theatre programmes.. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm. Provenance: Some programmes purchased March 2004, January 2007.

Date: 1940 - 1959

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to pantomimes and pantomime extravaganzas performed in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-PANTOMIME-1940/1959

Description: Includes: 1941: J C Williamson present "Aladdin", gorgeous pantomime, with the Great Levante as Abanazar. (With Doris Whimp, Ed Edwards, Esme Levante, Ursula Irving, Robert Butt, Joe Valli & Laurie Long, Gwen Pike & Gwen Bazeley, George Corelli and Ronald Shand - all photographed). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing Boxing Day 26 December 1941. Programme 1942: J C Williamson's mammoth pantomime "Aladdin" and his wonderful lamp, with the Great Levante as Abanazar (With Doris Whimp, Esme Levante, Ursula Irving, Kathleen Ferris, Eddie Edwards, Ronnie Shand, George Corelli, Joe Valli, Lawrence Long, Robert Butt). Theatre Royal (Christchurch?), 25-26 February [1942]. Promotional pamphlet J C Williamson present "Aladdin and the wonderful lamp", gorgeous pantomime, with the Great Levante as Abanazar. (With Doris Whimp, Ed Edwards, Esme Levante, Ursula Irving, Robert Butt, Joe Valli and Lawrie Long, Gwen Pike and Gwen Bazeley, George Corelli and Ronald Shand. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin [early 1942?]. Programme 1945: "Cinderella", in aid of patriotic funds. (With Dorothy Seymour, Monica Daly-Peoples, Daphne Violich, Jeanne Goss, Valerie Jackman, Valerie Holder, Elwyn Stannard, Dorothy Daniels (ballet mistress); producer Frank E Crowther). Grand Opera House Wellington, [September 1945]. Souvenir programme 1946: The Frivolity Minstrels present the gorgeous pantomime "Bo-Peep". Provincial tour 1946. Souvenir programme 1947: The Frivolity Minstrels present the gorgeous pantomime "The sleeping beauty". Provincial tour 1947. Souvenir programme (2 copies) 1949: Wairarapa RSA proudly presents for your entertainment the gorgeous English pantomime "Mother Goose". Written and produced by Eddie Martin, the popular English pantomime dame. Regent Theatre Masterton, 23-25, 30-31 MArch & 1 April 1949. Souvenir programme 1950: David N Martin and R J Kerridge present the greatest of all Tivoli shows "The talk of the town", and the glorious favourite pantomime "Mother Goose" (With Ben Wrigley, Sylvia Kellaway, the Whirlwind Elwardos, Walthon and Pretty Dorraine, George Hurd & Doreen, Astley & Jenny, Inky Williams and pupils for the Dorothy Daniels' Studio). [1950]. Programme 1953?: Armand Perren presents a great Christmas holiday show "Cinderella on ice", written and produced by Joe Lawman. The world's best loved pantomime but more sparkling and funnier than ever before. The Playhouse [Auckland?], commencing Boxing Day [1953]. Flyer / programme 1954: Wairarapa R.S.A. proudly presents the gorgeous English pantomime "Puss in Boots", headed and produced by Eddie Martin as "Mother Hubbard", with Cecily Stuart the talented danseuse and choreographer. Masterton Municipal Theatre, 8-15 May [1954] (2 copies) (dated from advert inside back cover for Daimler Conquest car) 1955: The Masterton 20,000 Club in association with Eddie Martin Productions proudly present the brilliant spectacle fashioned on a Drury Lane pantomime, "Jack and the beanstalk", written and produced by Eddie Martin; choreography by Cecily Stuart. Municipal Theatre Masterton, 7-14 May [1955]. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Armand Perren's "Puss in Boots on ice" (With Pat Gregory, Barbara Howe, Terry Scanlon, Britta Rahlen, Kenny Lamb, Reg Park, Joe Whitehouse, Wim de Jong, Geoff Thorne, Carl Carlisle & Maisie Weldon, Lorretta Weldon, Reg Redcliffe, Marie Seymour and the Maxwells - all photographed). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 27 May 1955. Programme and pink flyer. Quantity: 12 programmes and flyers. Physical Description: Programmes sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1938

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1938

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: East and West Entertainment Company presents "Eastern follies", directed and produced by Leo Chung. Stage manager Geo Tinkler, musical director A Skelton (with Wee Quong, Wei Ming, Mac Oates, Cliff Jones, Pat Dalton & ballet). The Watson Printing Co, 444 Khyber Pass, Newmarket S E 2, [Auckland. ca 1938?]. Programme Stanley McKay's Gaieties Vaudeville Revue Co presents "Indian romance", featuring Joe Lawman, Australia's cleverest whistling and singing comedian (with May Brooke's Orchestra, Elton Black, George Corelli, Alice Bennetto, Doreen Lowder, Joy Wright, Wyn Edgerton, the Hilo Duo). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 26 April 1938. Programme. Stanley McKay's Gaieties Vaudeville Revue Co presents "The Navy's in town", featuring Joe Lawman, Australia's cleverest whistling and singing comedian (with May Brooke's Orchestra, Elton Black, Elvy, Cliff O'Keefe, Les Diamondos, Leo Trenette, Joy Wright, Winnie Edgerton, the Hilo Duo). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 26 April 1938. Programme. J C Williamson Theatres present Frank Neil's Hollywood revue, "Hello Popeye" with Billy Costello, the original "Popeye" the sailorman and celebrity variety stars. Produced by Wallace Parnell; ballets by Peggy Waddington (with Wally Reynolds and his orchestra, Betty Lambert, Frank Neil, Kermond Bros, Mavis Ritchie, Joey Porter, Horrie Dargie, Syd Page, Kay Zammit, Elite Trio). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 17 August 1939. Programme, promotional pamphlet, and small card. Frank Neil presents "International Merry-Go-Round", produced by Wallace R Parnell. (With Emile Boreo, Peg Leg Bates, Dick Don & Dinah, Jessie Cryor, Whitey Roberts, Laurence Brooks, Three Ernestos, Latona & Sparkles, Alta Lowe, Roy Rene 'Mo', Sadie Gale, Mavis Ritchie, Ritchie Brothers). Tivoli (Melbourne), commencing 22 August [1938?]. Programme Frank Neil stages in conjunction with J C Williamson Ltd, the "Wonder show of world stars" with the celebrity variety stars of the world (with Jim Gerald, Ella Shields, Leonard Gautier's dogs, Arne Hartman, Don Galvan, U S Thompson, Petillo & Pesco, Munro and the Adams Sisters). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 26 March 1938. Programme, and promotional pamphlet Frank Neil's "Wonder show of wonders", produced by Wallace R Parnell (With the Great North China Troupe, Saul Grauman & Company, Danny Malone, Wright & Marion, Alec Halls, Billy Rayes, Joey Porter, Barbarina, Jessie Kidd, Natascha, Harold Moschetti and His band, Eileen Burke). Tivoli (Melbourne), commencing 24 January 1938. Programme George Sorlie's 1938 attractions, 20th anniversary tour. George Sorlie presents "Swingtime rhythm". (with the Weatherlys, the Moreni Trio, Percy Roberts, Marjorie Lou, the Russell Brothers, the Newtons, the Three Marcellas, George Hurd, Ronie Shand). Souvenir programme no. 3 [1938] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1945 - 1946

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1945/1946

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1945: K.C.P. Entertainments Ltd present The Kiwis in their bright comedy "Alamein antics". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 19 May 1945. Programme K.C.P. Entertainments Ltd present The Kiwis. "Middle East escapades". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 12 May 1945. Programme "Cinderella" director Frank E Crowther, ballet mistress Dorothy Daniels (With Dorothy Seymour, Monica Daly-Peoples, Daphne Violich, Heanne Goss, Valerie Jackman, Valerie Holder). Grand Opera House Wellington, 22-27 September [1945]. Programme Johnny Walker presents The Harbord Show, "Black and white". Produced by Assheton Harbord; musical director Gus Large; ballet mistress Jeane Horne. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 13 April 1945. Programme (2 copies) Ophir Rees presents his New International Radiant Revue Company in "Zig Zag" (With Joy Asquith, E Bendall, Peter Rowell, Jack Riley, Adele Taylor, "Our Gang Quartette", "Biko", Irene Long, Sydney Wilbraham & John H Bond, Kathleen Farrell, Sylvia Poynter, Harry Ellison, Joyce Coleman, John Durham, Fred Fullbrook, "Sherry"). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 2 June 1945. Programme 1946: K.C.P. Entertainments Ltd present The Kiwis in their brand new non-stop comedy sensation, "Demand performance" (With Taffy Owen, George Vincent, Bill Bain, Wally Prictor, Dave Stafford, John Hunter, Dick Marcroft, Snowy Timms, Stan Wineera, etc). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 13 February 1946. Programme Ophir Rees [Overseas] Radiant Revue Company, featuring Joe Lawman, Australia's (Ace) comedian in "Take it easy". Wellington farewell season prior to returning to Australia. [Wellington, 1946]. Programme Ophir Rees [Overseas] Radiant Revue Company, featuring Joe Lawman, Australia's Ace comedian. "Watch your step" (With Ophir Rees, Jandy, Joe Lawman, Royston, Siscos, the Morrells, Jarrett). New Zealand tour programme Ophir Rees [Overseas] Radiant Revue Company, featuring Joe Lawman, Australia's Ace comedian. "Watch your step". (With Ophir Rees, Jandy, Joe Lawman, Royston, Siscos, the Morrells, Jarrett, Joy Robins, Maurice Tansley, Adele Taylor, Peter Rowell, Eileen Bourke). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 18 November [1946]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1937

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

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981; Willis & Aiken Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Variety-1937-01

Description: An arrangement of text, of varying type, in navy and red on white. Shows a portrait of Joe Lawman holding the word "Gaieties". The company included: Elton Black (world renowned Scottish comedian), Warren Boys (the crazy acrobatic clowns), Arthur Hemming (Melbourne's popular young light baritone), George Corelli (charactor actor), Cy Pier (ukelele troubadour), Stella Lamond (clever soubrette), Yodelling Newtons, "Elvy" Ferguson (brilliant solo violinist), Beauty Ballet (talented Australian girls), May Brooke's Orchestra, Kath Howarde (revue artiste), Dolores & Alphonse (wonders on the tight wire), the Flying Martinettis (acrobats), The Hilo Duo (Hawaiian entertainers). Dated according to programme at Eph-A-VARIETY-1937, and perpetual calendar. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on poster, 1010 x 385 mm.

Date: 1936 - 1939

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

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Scrapbooks-75

Description: Includes clippings about variety shows 1936-1939, including Reg Lynton, Minnie Love, Nellie Kolle, George Wallace revue ("Hello Prosperity"), Mike Connors & Queenie Paul, Stanley McKay's Gaieties 1939, George Hurd (juggler), Stan Foley, Joe Lawman, Stella Lamond, Long Tak Sam, Nee Sa Long (daughter of Long Tak Sam), Rex Theatre Footlight frolics, Stanley McKay's Gaieties of 1936, Clem Dawe Revue Company (incl photographs of Clem Dawe, Muriel O'Malley, Ann Luciano). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Newsclippings stuck into pages of scrapbook

Date: 1937

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

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Variety-1937-01

Description: Arrangement of text with inset photograph of the midget Harold Martinetti (18 years of age and 3ft 5ins) as the Bridegroom, and a "pretty little Wellington girl" as the bride. Two copies held Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Evening Post Print - 88033 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on pale yellow paper, 290 x 152 mm.

Date: 1949

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

By: Wright & Jaques Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Magic-1949-01

Description: An arrangement of text, with a head and shoulders portrait of the magician, and also showing "The mysterious Chinese lantern", "The Body-less lady", and "The suspended lady". Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Wright & Jaques Ltd., Albert St., Auckland Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster, 1000 x 382 mm.