Tivoli Circuit Australia

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: 1958

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1958

Description: Includes: Tivoli Circuit in association with R J Kerridge presents "Pardon my French", the exciting Parisian revue. New Zealand tour 1958 (With Johnny Lockwood, Larry Griswold, Anny Berryer, Billy Rayes & Doris Faye, Williams & Shand, Winnetou and his White Squaw, June Barton, Frank Ward, Edit Juhasz, Medlock & Marlowe, Doug Stuchberry). Programme (2 copies) New Zealand presents the Overseas Touring Party in "Maori", sponsored by the Auckland Public Relations Office Inc., and the NZ Travel & Holiday Association [1958]. Programme Overseas Attractions present the world's first lady hypnotist, NZ tour - Dormia and Christine "the lady with the million dollar mind" [1958]. Ticket (2 copies) The Community Arts Service presents The Puppet Theatre (With Raymond Boyce and Geraldine Kean). Programme (2 copies) Wellington Provincial Boy Scouts Association. Boy Scouts Gang show. First Wellington Provincial Scout Review. Opera House Wellington, 1-6 September 1958. Programme Quantity: 4 theatre programmes. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1931

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1931

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: Connors & Paul present their all new festival of fun melody and dance! (With Mike Connors, Mo (Roy Rene), Queenie Paul, Sadie Gale, Famous Iona Troupe, The Allegris and their marvellous pantomime dogs). Theatre Royal [Sydney], 26 December 1931. Programme Tivoli Theatre Melbourne. Gala Re-opening (With Reg Beacham and his Symphony Orchestra, Weston & Vera, June Mills, The Golden Spartans, Hector St Clair, John Henry & Blossom (Gladys Horridge), Reed & Lee, Lily Moore, Joy and Lazzeroni, Metropolitan Grand Opera Quartette - John Priora, Elsie Peerless, Lilian Gibson, Alfred Cunningham), Brock & Thomson, The Flying Winskills). Saturday, May 16th, 1931. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: [ca 1940s-1950s]

From: Unwin, William Henry, 1909-1992: Papers relating to the life and career of musician Harry Unwin

Reference: MS-Papers-11909-4

Description: Contains programmes for shows staged at various theatres in Australia during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Theatres and production companies include Princess Theatre, J C Williamson Ltd, Tivoli Theatres, The Royal Theatre, Carroll-Fuller Theatre Ltd, and Aztec Services Ltd. Production titles include 'No, no Nanette', 'South Pacific', 'Tosca', 'Ice parade', 'The white sheep of the family', 'Fashion fantasy', 'Folies Bergere Revue', 'Vive-la-Venus', 'The gay nineties', and 'Rusty bugles'. Some programmes are for revue shows rather than one particular work. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: [ca 1922-1960s]

From: Unwin, William Henry 1909-1992: Photographs relating to the life and career of musician Harry Unwin

By: Jay, Harry, 1905-1987; Steele Photography Ltd; Stewart and White Ltd

Reference: PAColl-10379-4

Description: Photographs relating to Harry Unwin and his life as a musician, circa 1922 to 1960s. Taken by a range of photographers, most of whom are unidentified. - Contains images relating to Unwin's performances as a violinist when he was a child, playing the piano accordion (and winning Wellington Competitions Society trophy), and as a double bassist and pianist with various groups. Images include staged group and candid individual portraits of Unwin both by himself and performing with others. Images of note are an orchestra playing in a back yard, a music group by a band rotunda, and a dance band at a party in Upper Hutt [W Beavis?]. - Also contains images from Unwin's time working in Australia. Images of note include a series of photographs of a curtain call, images of Billie Ponds backstage in a variety of costumes, and for shows including 'Gay White Way' and 'The 3 [Pickini?] sisters'. - Set also contains autographed portraits. Includes one from Chico Marx saying "To [Harry?] Kiwis. Kindest regards. Chico Marx", a number from a drummer and pianist called Ron, a violinist called Nanette, a female impersonator "[Mitchell Milch?]", and other actors in a number of shows. - Identified photographers include Steele Photography Ltd (Auckland), Stewart & White Ltd (Auckland), The 'Truth' and 'Daily Mirror' features service (Sydney), Batchelor's Candid Studio (Hastings), Perfect Photo, and Harry Jay (Melbourne). Some images have annotations on the rear of the print with further information. Quantity: 45 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin photoprints

Date: 1957 - 2003 - 1987

From: [The Marjorie Saunders collection of theatre ephemera, collected by Arthur Saunders. 1940-2006].

Reference: Eph-A-SAUNDERS-Opera-Australia

Description: Includes: "Damn Yankees". Empire Theatre Sydney. 18 June 1958. Programme. "For amusement only". Theatre Royal Sydney. 30 January 1959. Programme. Disney presents "The lion king". Capitol Theatre Sydney 2003. Programme. "Many happy returns". Empire Theatre Sydney. 28 January 1959. Programme. Cameron Mackintosh presents "Les Miserables", by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg. Theatre Royal Sydney. 27 November 1987. Programme (2 copies) "The Pajama Game". Empire Theatre Sydney. 12 June 1957. Programme. "Pleasures of Paris", with the fabulous Sabrina. Tivoli Circuit Sydney, ca 1959. Programme. "Say it with stars". Tivoli Theatre Sydney. 1957? Programme (2 copies). "Sugar and Spice". Tivoli Circuit Sydney. 1958. Programme. Quantity: 9 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklets, approximately 230 mm in height.

Date: 1900 - 1929

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1900/1929

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1911: Alhambra Theatre Dunedin. Programme for week ending 28 January [1911?]. (With Grand Minstrel First part - George Jones, Tom Vivian, Jim Marion; Anderson Sisters, Blanche Carelli, Carlton & Sutton, Ettie Williams, Mabel Lynne, George Dean, Jules & Marzon) Fullers' Vaudeville Co. (With Grand Minstrels Will Robey, Gus Deno, Albert Mather, Tim Howard, George Walton; Jessie Lee, Miss Cecile Stephano, Eva and Ruby Gibson, Miss Jollie Coleman, Jules and Marzon, and British Biograph). Theatre Royal Wellington, 21 January 1911. Programme ca 1915?: The Devil, by the Do-Re-Mi [Postcard. ca 1915?] 1915: Fullers' Theatres-Vaudeville Limited. (With Phyllis Harris & Orchestra, Frank Herberte, Ford & Davis, Two Gibson Girls, Rose Lee Ivy the Californian Peach, Pollard & Jackson, Hennessy & Martel, Leonard Nelson, the Do-re-mi Trio). Opera House Christchurch commencing Monday Nov 1st [1915?]. Programme Fuller's Vaudeville de Luxe. (With Ward Lear, Louie Duggan, Morris & Meeker, the Great Henri French, E J Burke & Orchestral Band, Lees Aldons Trio, Eddie Marshall, the Do Re Me Trio, Con Moreni, Kincaio [Kincaid?]. Auckland Opera House, 8 November 1915. Programme Tivoli Vaudeville. (With Baron, Sylvia, Ivan Marshall, Ernest Vockler, Kajiyama, The Astells, Ibex, Billy Kinkaid, The Two Johnsons, The Do-Re-Mi Trio). Strand Theatre Wagga Wagga, 23 August 1915. Programme Fullers' Theatres and Vaudeville Ltd. Vaudeville de Luxe. (With the Gibson Girls, Ernest Pitcher, Joe Charles and the Glory Girl, Tommy Armstrong and Mabs Howarth, Nat Hanley, Phil Perceval, Miss Violet Trevenyon). Princess Theatre Dunedin, Monday Oct. 25 [1915?]. Programme 1920s: Contract form - Agreement between New Zealand Theatrical and Vaudeville Agency and ... [1920s]. (Sheet of paper) 1921: World-star vaudeville. (With the Tivoli Folly Girls, Martini and partner, Rene Elsner, George E Barnes, Colin & John Campbell, Marzon and Florence, Moon & Morris, Les Coney, Rosa Alba, Hector St Clair, Lee Chee Loon & Co.Rickard's Vaudeville Theatre [Sydney], 22 October 1921. Programme (2 copies) 1922: Colin and John Campbell. Hoyt's Kinema Theatre, Albert Park [Melbourne]., 16 January 1922. Promotional pamphlet with photograph The Criterion Theatre, Bay Esplanade, Durban. (With films and live performance including Arthur Pond, Wyn & Ivy, Colin and John Campbell, Herbert La Martine, Snookey the famous chimpanzee). 17-19 August 1922. Programme 1923: The famous English Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Coy on a world tour. (With Humphrey Bishop, Edward Elliott and "Sunshine James", Walter Kingsley, Sybil Wills, Lalie Whyte, Geo Ross, Louise Meadows, Kitty Schoder, Robert Roberts). Grand Opera House Wellington, comm. Saturday Mar. 1 [1923]. Promotional pamphlet "Sunkist Eastbourne" Carnival. Sensational attraction Alvanti's Vaudeville (with Carr and Manley, Alvanti, Dave Thomas, Vogel, Patti and Raymond, Piny Ridge, Rewelli, Florio). Eastbourne, 27 January - 3 February [1923]. Pink pamphlet (2 copies) 1923? Coming. Town Hall ... Eric Strawn presents the world-famous comedians Max Mason and Wally Weens in their Vaudeville and Revue Co., supported by Molly Constance ... and Nora Crabb's Jazz Band ... [location unknown] 1925: Messrs G W Desmond and Cyril Northcote present Costume Comedy Co. on a world tour (With The Futurists, Gladys Thomas, Jack O'Callaghan, Ira Love, George Corelli, Gus Dawson, Barry Ross, Cyril Northcote, Winne Edgerton, G W Desmond). Programmes 1 and 2 in one booklet (2 copies) 1926: Basil Burnley presents The Optimists, international entertainers headed by Sam Stern (With Francis Cornwall, Stan Hudson-Airth, Veta Gilbert, Nanoya Baudinet, Marie Frances, Albert Carlisle). Season 1926. Souvenir programme [for New Zealand tour] (2 programmes in one booklet). The Tivoli Theatre, the home of celebrity vaudeville [Melbourne?]. (With Estelle Fratus, Yost & Clady, Newport & Parker, Leonard Gautier and his Canine Bricklayers, Aesop's Fables, Lee White & Clay SMith, Bluett & Mo, The Winskills). Week beginning 27 September 1926. Programme The Fuller-Hayward Theatres presents the Taylor - Carlton London Pierrots (With William J Aspden, Dorothy Rosslyn, Teddy Carlton, Jimmie Taylor, Beryl Scott, Dorothea Summers). Programme no. 1. [1926] 1927: [Postcard]. Ernest Kaai's Hawaiian Troubadours in "A night in Honolulu". Town Hall, Greytown. Tuesday November 22 [1927]. 1928: The English Futurists of 1928, headed by Joe Brennan (With Ida Newton, Gus Dawson, Peggy Sharpe, Myrtle Skewes, K Sonerville, Ted Lan, Cabaret Kittens Ballet, Joe Brennan, G W Desmond, Cyril Northcote, Dell Barnes, Geo Correlli, Ira Vanda, Betty Lee. [Promotional pamphlet for New Zealand tour 1928, with photographs of Joe Brennan]. Quantity: 21 programmes, brochures or fliers. Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1940 - 1943

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

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

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

Date: 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: 1951

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1951].

By: Wright & Jaques Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1951-01

Description: A programme for the Auckland season of a variety show featuring "international all-star variety". Includes a programme and photos of the cast: Max and Harry Nesbit, Guus Brox and Myrna, Marquis (chimpanzee) and family, Wally Boag, Detroy, Ileana Sazova, Los Briellos, Alice Broenimann, the Southerly Busters. The cover shows an illustration of a woman hula dancer who may be the part played by Patricia Hardie. Quantity: 1 Programme(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on programme of 16 pages, each 250 x 185 mm. Provenance: Private purchase, 2004.

Date: 1960 - 1962

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1960/1962

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1960s: Diabolo and Esme, international illusionists. PO Box 3443, Wellington N.Z. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! [1960s?] ca 1960?: Valley Accordion Club. "Anything goes", produced and directed by Ernisto Verrecchia. (With the Roger Malin Orchestra, Delores Thomas Dancing Troupe, Brian Hoult, Robert Pattison, Ruth Hammond, Janet Clougherty, Vivian Jones, Bob McIvor Dixie Group). Little Theatre Lower Hutt, Tuesday 12th - Saturday 16th July [1960?]. Programme 1960: Comite des Fetes du Syndicat d'Initiatives. La Grande Parade 24 Septembre 1960. Progamme officiel des fetes du 24 Septembre 1960. Mount Morgan Red Cross Revue Co proudly presents "Many happy returns", an exciting glamorous laugh-packed revue. School of Arts, Mount Morgan, 30 September - 5 October 1960. Souvenir programme R J Kerridge and J S Lockwood present Tonight at 8 Revue Co.[in] "Meet the people". Devised and directed by Heath Joyce. (With Johnny Lockwood, Len Lowe, Marilyn Smith, Frank Ward, Four Clefs, Megan Faye, Sue Peters, Ron and Faith Agar, Reg Gorman). Programme no. 1. [Auckland] Playhouse [1960]. Tivoli Circuit Aust Pty Ltd. Tibor Rudas proudly presents the world-famous Ziegfeld Follies. Tivoli Theatre Sydney [1960]. Programme 1961: Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd proudly presents the world famous Spanish musical revue on world tour direct from Madrid. "Joy of Spain". (With Alfredo Gil, Pilar de Oro et al). NZ tour 1961. Programme Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd proudly presents their new variety spectacular Harry Wren's "Many happy returns". Gladys Moncrieff, Terry Scanlon, Keith Petersen, Jenny Howard. New Zealand tour commencing Auckland, 1 April 1961. Programme (sellotape stains) Tivoli Circuit Australia Pty Ltd. (Melbourne) presents "Artists and models"; exciting glamorous laugh-packed revue with Nat Jackley, world famous rubber neck comedian and huge cast of overseas stars. [1961]. Programme "Australian tour". Folies 1961, featuring from the USA, Will Mahoney with a huge cast of variety stars from all over the world. "Keeping pace with outer space". Programme (2 different colourings, one with orange cover, one with blue cover Benny Levin presents the overseas international spectacular "Showcase of stars" (With Eddie Baker, Desmond Lane, Johnny Ashcroft, Judy Cannon, Stanley Penrose, Danny Robinson, Ricky May, the Skylarks). New Zealand tour 1961. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd proudly present Harry Wren's "Yellzapoppin of 1961", with Harry Wren's 16 new fabulous "Glamour Birds" from Hollywood. First ever New Zealand, Australian and Eastern tour (With Barney Grant, Keith Petersen, Terry Scanlon, Big Jorge, Amor Solar, producer David Gould, Rita Moreno, Francis van Dyke, Nicoli Brothers, Beryl Meekin, Margaret & Maurice, Diana Marquez, the Fabulous Flat Tops, Paula Coutts, John O'Dowd, Billy Kay, David Sterle, Nanette Allan). Programme 1962: R J Kerridge and J S Lockwood present "Round the bend", New Zealand tour ca 1962. Programme (2 copies, one autographed) Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd proudly present Harry Wren's "Starnight revue '62". Choreography by Charles Parker. On world tour (with Freddie Morgan, Joe Chisholm, Arlene Wells, Five Otharis, Montego & Anna Rose, Sherrier, Ken Littlewood, Howe and Maye, Alby Franks, Chas & Nola Parker, Francis van Dyk, Thomas & Ross, and Kristina Krysyldo of the "Glamour Birds") Tivoli. Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd presents Harry Wren's "Starnight revue '62". Programme [1962] 52 famous overseas variety acts making their first-ever appearance in New Zealand. Harry Wren's "Starnight revue '62". On stage, St James [Auckland], 12 nights from Many May 14th. Flyer (2 copies) R J Kerridge presents direct from London's West End, Mr Show Business himself!! Vic Oliver, in a laugh-packed fun-filled revue. The first of its kind ever to be presented in New Zealand. Promotional pamphlet (2 copies) World tour. The "Folies" Company by arrangement with Tibor Rudas presents "Oriental cavalcade", the funniest, the sauciest, the naughtiest variety revue in years (with Joe Balangue, the Ricman Duo, the fabulous Rudas dancers, Che Chung Chong, the Kawashima Dance Troupe, Johnny Lockwood, the Amazing Kolkos, Fred Santos, the Chainers, Nikki and Dina, Eddie Edwards) [Hobart, 1962?]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1958 - 1959

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1958/1959

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1958: Mount Morgan Red Cross Revue Co. presents "Thanks for the memory", a non-stop galaxy of gals, gags, gaiety and glamour. School of Arts, Mount Morgan [Queensland], 31 October 1958. Souvenir programme Tivoli Circuit in association with R J Kerridge presents "Pardon my French", the exciting Parisian revue. New Zealand tour 1958. Ballets and ensembles by Ronnie Hay; music by Len James (With Anny Berryer, Billy Rayes, Williams & Shand, June Barton, Johnny Lockwood, Doug Stuchberry, Larry Griswold, Medlock and Marlowe, Winnetou and his white squaw, Edit Juhasz - photographs and signatures of all). Programme Tivoli Circuit in association with R J Kerridge presents "Pardon my French". St James [Auckland], commencing 22 August [1958]. Flyer, printed by Wright & Jaques, Auckland (2 copies) Oi! You must see!"Pardon my French; the exciting Parisian revue at the St James. Fri. Aug 22 [1958]. Novelty card where reader lifts up dancer's skirt to see writing beneath Victoria University of Wellington. Extravaganza 1958. "The PAYE off". Book and lyrics by Frank Curtin, additional dialogue and lyrics by Terry Browne, Tony Ferrers, Ben Goffman and Bill Sheat. Musical director Hugh Reid; production designer Bob Brockie. Opera House Wellington; Town Hall Lower Hutt; Municipal Theatre Napier. Programme The Victorian School for Deaf Children presents Les E Rohmer's Celebrity Variety Revue; frivolous frolics of 1958. 9th annual tour. [Melbourne], 1958. Programme 1959: Tom Arnold's Ice Circus of 1959, devised and staged by Ross Taylor; produced under the personal supervision of Helen Arnold. West Pier, Brighton [England]. [1959]. Programme City of Johannesburg Parks & Recreation Dept. Hugo Keleti presents "Variety under the Stars", every Friday & Sat, 8 pm, Joubert Park Open Air Theatre, 2-3 January 1959. Programme On the stage. Rock 'n Roll Promotions proudly present "Rock n' Roll Jamboree", sponsored by your authorised bottler of Coca-Cola. (With The Viscounts, Roy Cook, Danny McGirr, R[h]ythm Rockers, Julie Campbell, The Golden Rockets with Johnny Rivers, The Giants (with Peter McMullan), Bobby Davis and his Dazzlers, Harlequin Skiffle group, The Dices, Michael Croft, the fabulous Saints, Max Merritt and his Meteors). St James Theatre Christchurch, 22-23 May [1959]. Programme Trevor King proudly presents Rock 'n' Roll stage show, introducing the Supersonics (With Roy Cook, Bill Ramsay, Max Merritt and his Meteors, Paul Walden, Downey & Smith, Judy Clancy, Rod Webb & Ernie Stewart). [ca 1959]. Programme Trevor King in conjunction with Australian Returned Servicemen's Association proudly presents "Show time" (with Watson Raines, the Rehua Maori Concert Party, Downey & Smith, Ahkbar Khan, the Wakefield Brothers, Alby Barr, Max Merritt and his Meteors, Ray Anderson, the O'Sullivan Sisters, the Southerners, Roy Cook). Majestic Theatre [Christchurch. 1959?]. Programme Celebrity Circuit Attractions Pty Ltd. (Harry Wren, governing director) proudly presents "Many happy returns" (With Gladys Moncrieff, Jim Gerald, Jenny Howard, Queenie Paul, Keith Petersen, George Wallace jnr, the Clark Bros, the Rivieras, Cherry Minato, the Toppanos, ElimarBrenca Charles, John O'Dowd, Neil Williams, the Duo Perrards). Empire Theatre Sydney, commencing 28 January 1959. Programme The Mount Morgan Red Cross Revue Co. presents "The 1859-1959 Centenary Show"; from the music halls of yesteryear to the fabulous variety of to-day. School of Arts, Mount Morgan, 8-9 October 1959. Souvenir programme Tivoli Circuit and R J Kerridge present "Pleasures of Paris", with the fabulous Sabrina and a cast of internationally famous celebrities (With Syd and Max Harrison, Andrea Dancers, Elia & Bob Carley, Crocker & Clarke, Jackie Monnier, Billy Baxter, Mistin Juniors, David Sterle, Dancing Knights). St James Auckland, commencing September 1st [1959]. Programme, and flyer, printed by Wright & Jaques [Victoria University of Wellington]. VAT 59. Man of the Year. Programme edition [cover design by Brian Worthington] (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1946 - 1947

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-Australia-1946/1947

Description: Includes: 1946: Glad tidings from J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. "The Kiwis" are returning! Theatre Royal [Melbourne], 8 November [1946]. Promotional pamphlet (2 copies) By courtesy J C Williamson Ltd. The New Zealand Kiwis Revue Co. Daws Road, 105th A.M.H.[Adelaide], 29 November 1946. Programme Souvenir of a grand entertainment in aid of Proposed Chapel at Mount Royal Parkville, 25 May 1947. The Kiwis in a non-stop musical revue, "Sans contrainte", "Sans censure", "Sans Souci", "Avec parfaite liberte". The whole programme under the personal supervision of Terry Vaughan. J C Williamson Theatres Ltd's presentation of the Kiwis Revue Company. "Tripoli". His Majesty's Theatre [Perth], commencing 23 August 1946. Programme (2 copies) Sir Benjamin Fuller presents vaudeville and revue, "Artists & models of 1946"; a Bruce Carroll production, commencing Friday 1 November [1946]. Programme Jim Davidson's "Clambake", a whirl of gaiety and fun. [With New Zealand actress Laurie Jones]. Tivoli Theatre [Melbourne], commencing 24 June [1946]. Programme (with holograph note mentioning a meeting with Laurie Jones) 1947: All Star revue in aid of Keele Street Kindergarten. Produced by Gerald Kirby; compered by Claude Flemming. 3AW Auditorium Russell Street [Melbourne], 31 August 1947. Programme (cast includes Stan Wineera) (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present the New York and London stage success "Follow the girls", starring Don Nicol [and] Lois Green, Bebe de Roland, Fred Murray, Ormonde Douglas, Claude Flemming. Produced by Freddie Carpenter. His Majesty's Theatre [Sydney], 15 February 1947. Programme (Bebe de Roland is a NZer) David N Martin presents Clem Dawe in "Mother Goose" pantomime. Tivoli Circuit [1947]. Programme J C Williamson's magazine. J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "No, no, Nanette". Theatre Royal Sydney, 4 October 1947. Programme David N Martin presents England's greatest comedian of stage, screen & radio, George Formby, in the 1947 Xmas extravaganza, "It's turned out nice again". Tivoli Circuit [1947]. Programme (With Bebe de Roland) Tivoli Circuit Australia Pty Ltd. David N Martin presents Will Mahoney in "Scrapbook". Sydney, commencing 15 December 1947. Programme J C Williamson's magazine. J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present and Revue Company in their third and final programme "Benghazi". Comedy Theatre [Melbourne], commencing 10 January 194[7]; [and] "Annie get your gun". Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset print on programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1957 - 1959

From: [The Marjorie Saunders collection of theatre ephemera, collected by Arthur Saunders. 1940-2006].

Reference: Eph-A-SAUNDERS-Variety-Australia

Description: Includes: David N Martin presents Peter Brough and Archie Andrews in "Calypso capers". (With Joe Martin, Williams & Shand, Lebrac and Bernice, Ronald Chesney, Peter Brough & Archie Andrews, Christine and Moll, The Delicados, Bobby Gonzales, The Two Earls. Tivoli Theatre Sydney. 1957. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin extravaganza, "Olympic follies" (With Richard Hearne, Julia, The Albins, Frank Ross & Anita La Pierre, Korobra, The Lane Brothers, Billy Banks, Bob Bromley, Nicolas Darvas). Tivoli Theatre, Sydney. 1957? Programme. Harry Wren's production of "The Good old days" (With Enso Toppano and his Melodymen, Maurice Colleano, Brenda Charles, the Bowery Honky Tonk Piano Four, Morry Barling and Jim Gerald, Joan Pritchard, Charlie Parker, Peggy Mortimer & Bill French, Jandy, George Wallace). Theatre Royal, Sydney. Commencing Friday September 20, 1957. Programme. (2 copies) Celebrity Circuit Attractions Pty Ltd proudly presents "Many happy returns" (With Gladys Moncrieff, Jim Gerald, Jenny Howard, Queenie Paul, George Wallace, the Toppanos and Keith Peterson). Empire Theatre, Sydney. Commencing January 28, 1959. Programme. Tivoli Circuit presents "Femmes and furs" (With Susanne and the Escorts, John Broadway, Arnley & Gloria, Margo Glancy, Max & Cherie, fredye marshall, Sally Richardson, Kuban Cossack Dancers, Terry Scanlon, Simone Monin, the Merry Macs). Tivoli Theatre Sydney. 13 October [1959]. Programme (2 copies) Tivoli Circuit presents "Funfiesta", the streamline screamlined mirthquake!, produced by Ralton R James (With Milt Douglas & Co, the Dalrays, Bill French, Reg Cantwell, Dorothy Costello, Priscilla, Horrie Dargie Quintet, trio Najas, Billy Baxter, Alcetty & Partner, Rae Morgan, Rolly Rolls). Commencing July 23 [1958]. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd in association with Edgley & Dawe, presents "For amusement only" (With Margo lee, Tikky Taylor, Red Moore, Graeme Bent, Toni Lamond, John Newman, Patricia Raye, Joy Mitchell, Frank Sheldon, John Archibald, Laura Jane Casson, Phillip Edgley). Theatre Royal. Commencing 30 January 1959. Programme. Tivoli Circuit presents "Pleasures of Paris" with the fabulous Sabrina. A new Follies revue produced by Ralton R James (With Jackie Monnier, Billy Baxter, the Nicoli Brothers, the Horrie Dargie Quintet, Syd & Max Harrison, the Mistin Juniors, the Andrea Dancers). [1959?]. Programme (2 copies) Winifred Atwell, the Queen of the keyboard, in the rhythmic revue, "Rocking the town" (With The Two Earls, Morecambe & Wise, The Rees Puppets, Gaston Palmer, Ross & Howitt, Trio Sylverkings). Produced by Ralton R James. Tivoli Theatre, Sydney. 1959. Programme. (2 copies) Quantity: 9 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklets, approximately 230 mm in height.

Date: [ca 1937-1970s]

From: Unwin, William Henry, 1909-1992: Papers relating to the life and career of musician Harry Unwin

By: Jay, Harry, 1905-1987

Reference: MS-Papers-11909-8

Description: Contains photographs collected by Harry Unwin mainly relating to overseas performances. - Features publicity images for Australian stage productions of 'Oklahoma', 'Pardon my French', 'Spice and ice', and 'Pleasures of Paris'. Production companies include J C Williamson and Tivoli Circuit. Many of these images were taken by Melbourne photographer Harry Jay. Some images include topless women. - Also contains images of performers, including musicians and dancers. Identified performers include Billie Ponds, Jack Powell, Winnie Atwell, Syd and Max Harrison, children Richard Leigh and Johnnie "The tiny tots of rhythm", and the Kiwi Concert Party dressed as a mariachi band with female impersonator Phil Jay. - A series of colour photomechanical prints shows 'The Oasis' in Queensland and a holograph photograph depicts a naked woman sitting surrounded by balloons. Other - Contains photographs that were not retained in Library's photographic collection 'Photographs relating to the life and music career of Harry Unwin' (reference number: PA-Group-00980) due to being duplicate images or relating to overseas performances. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: [ca 1940s-1950s]

From: Unwin, William Henry, 1909-1992: Papers relating to the life and career of musician Harry Unwin

Reference: MS-Papers-11909-6

Description: Contains programmes mainly relating to shows that visited New Zealand. A number of programmes relate to The Kiwis Revue Company, including a souvenir programme, 1950 tour programme, and show 'Mardi Gras' programme. Other theatre and production company names include K C P Entertainments, J C Williamson's Theatres Limited, Princess Theatre, Theatre Royal, Majestic Theatre, Tivoli Circuit, The Thespians, and Olsen and Johnson's. Productions include 'Hellzapoppin' starring Bob Dyer, 'Puss in boots', 'Stardusters', 'The Girl Friend of 1947', and 'An Inspector Calls'. Also includes programme for an 'All star vaudeville', the show of magician Virgil, and for Winifred Atwell "The queen of the keyboard". Some shows may not have been staged in New Zealand but include New Zealand talent. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter (some with mss annotations)

Date: 1934-1940

From: Foley-Smith, Colleen, active 2018: Collection relating to the career of Daniel Foley

Reference: MS-Papers-12358-7

Description: Correspondence with Australian radio stations and other contacts regarding recording and performances, often with accompanying envelopes, some of which have been annotated. Includes letters of recommendation. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Manuscripts and typescripts.

Date: 1940

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

By: Wright & Jaques Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Variety-1940-01

Description: Poster on card shows an arrangement of text, and a head and shoulders photograph at top right of comedian Will Mahoney lifting his hat in greeting. The poster lists the other acts that were part of the show: Evie Hayes, the "Four" Florays, Lee & Mavis Ritchie, Cusko's Animal Circus, The Melodians, Margaret Kelly, Bob Geraghty, The Lampinis, Johnny Hyman, John Dobbie and the Famous Tivoli Ballet. The performance date 23rd March has been stuck over with the date (now partly removed) of 2-3 May. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on card, 297 x 484 mm.

Date: 1958

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

By: Pagett, active 1950s

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Variety-1958-01

Description: Poster advertising a variety show has illustrations of female burleque dancers agaist a background of the night sky of Paris seen through a border of pink and white striped awning and curtains. Other Titles - Wednesday Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 246 x 500 mm