[Theatre programmes for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson in 1920].

Includes programmes for the following:

Auckland Amateur Opera Society. "The geisha". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 8 November 1920. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present "The Bing boys on Broadway". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 13 October 1920. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present "The Bing boys on Broadway". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 3 November 1920. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Country tour. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 9 October 1920. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 19 October 1920. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. grand Opera House Wellington, 6 November 1920. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 1 December 1920. Programme

Christchurch Amateur Opera Society. "The geisha", under the entire supervision of Mr Tom Pollard. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 28 August 1920. Programme

J & N Tait present the Comedy Drama Players in "Daddies". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 June 1920. Programme

J C Williamson in conjunction with Hugh D McIntosh presents Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto". Grand Opera House Wellington, 16 December 1920. Programme

J C Williamson in conjunction with Hugh D McIntosh presents Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 27 December 1920. Programme

Dunedin Operatic Society present "The geisha". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 27 November 1920. Programme

W & R Thomas' English Pierrots & Ladies' Orchestra in their humorous and musical entertainment. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 2 June 1920. Programme

Fullers' Vaudeville. Princess Theatre Dunedin. Programmes for weeks commencing: 26 January, 23 February, 30 August, 27 September, 25 October, 29 November, 13 December 1920 (7 programmes in all)(With performers including Eurasian, De Sylvia, De Baker's Models, Louis Bloy, Henri French, Bert La Blanc, Montrose Duo, Gazza trio, Florence Fox, Archie and Gertie Falls, Margaret & Willie, George Hall, Maud Courteney, Coco & Evans, Pollard & Jackson, Curly Sherwood, Balmus, Eileen O'Neill, Ward & Sherman, Jennings & Gerald, Ella Airlie, Leonard Nelson, Carlton Max, Doff Dee, Tara Yasuda, Yank & Jean, Billy Elliott, Lilas Birt, Huley & Bent, Major Maclaine, Keeley & Aldous, Miss adeline Taylor, Nat Hanley, Vaude & Verne, Rev Frank Gorman, Miller & Rainey, Bert Coleman)

Grand National Concert in commemoration of St Patrick's Day. Proceeds in aid of Nazareth Home for the Aged Poor and Orphan Boys and Girls. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 17 March 1920. Programme

Miss Cecil Hall and her Corps de Ballet. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 4 November 1920. Programme

Kate Howarde the only woman entrepreneur in Australia, presents her brilliant New Metropolitan Company of 18 Australian players headed by Fred Macdonald [and] Jack Kirby, in the whirlwind comedy success, "Possum paddock". Grand Opera House Wellington, 3 April 1920. Programme

Kate Howarde the only woman entrepreneur in Australia, presents her brilliant New Metropolitan Company of 18 Australian players headed by Fred Macdonald [and] Jack Kirby, in the whirlwind comedy success, "Possum paddock". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 5 June 1920. Programme

Gertrude Johnson, the brilliant operatic prima donna supported by Mr Horace Hunt, solo pianist, Mr F Russell (flautist), Mr Eric Waters (accompanist). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 3 July 1920. Programme of three concerts

J & N Tait present "The little damozel", by Monckton Hoffe. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 May 1920. Programme

J & N Tait's and Bailey & Grant's spectacular extravaganza "Mother Hubbard" (With Barry Lupino, Les Coney, Elsie Parkes, Ethel Walker, Gertie Latchford, Dorothy Leigh, Daisy Yates, The Creightons, Jack Cannot, William A Hassan, Nellie McCarthy, Kelso Henderson, Bert Nicholson, Colin Crane, Moon & Morris). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 18 August 1920. Programme

J & N Tait's and Bailey & Grant's gorgeous pantomime extravaganza "Mother Hubbard" . His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 4 September 1920. Programme

J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "Going up". Book and lyrics by Otto Hauerbach, music by Louis A Hirsch. Country tour. Programme

J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "Going up". Book and lyrics by Otto Hauerbach, music by Louis A Hirsch. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 17 February 1920. Programme

J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "Yes, Uncle". Lyrics by Clifford Grey; music by Nat D Ayer. Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 January 1920. Programme

J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "Yes, Uncle". Lyrics by Clifford Grey; music by Nat D Ayer. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 9 March 1920. Programme (2 copies)

"Our reveille", produced by William Lints. Grand Opera House Wellington, 8 September 1920. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present "The passing show, 1920" (With Charles Howard, Beatrice Wenban, Harry Paulton, William Lockhart, Oswald Wenban, Gus Bluett, Reginald Roberts, Herbert G Walton, Gwen Burroughs, Jennie Hartley, Little Willie, Gwen Ives, Phil Smith, etc). Country tour 1920. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present "The passing show, 1920". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 November 1920. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "The sleeping beauty", written by Frank Dix; music by Victor Champion. Country tour. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "The sleeping beauty", written by Frank Dix; music by Victor Champion. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 21 July 1920. Programme.

J & N Tait present the New Zealand tour of the Aussie Smart Set Diggers with their musical barrage; the diggers' dream of London and Paris. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 9 September 1920. Programme

J & N Tait present the New Zealand tour of the Aussie Smart Set Diggers with their musical barrage; the diggers' dream of London and Paris. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 15 September 1920. Programme

J & N Tait present the Smart Set Diggers. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 27 September 1920. Programme

J & N Tait present the New Zealand tour of the Australian Smart Set Diggers. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 30 October 1920. Programme

J & N Tait present the Aussie Smart Set Diggers with their musical barrage; the diggers' dream of London and Paris. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 6 November 1920. Programme

Return and farewell visit of the Aussie Smart Set Diggers with their musical barrage. Grand Opera House Wellington, 3-4 December 1920. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present Muriel Starr, with a specially selected company headed by Frank Harvey, in "The man who came back", and "The bird of Paradise". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 17 January 1920. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present Muriel Starr ... in "Silent witness", by Otto Hauerbach. Country tour. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present Muriel Starr ... in "Silent witness", by Otto Hauerbach. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 February 1920. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present Muriel Starr ... in "Silent witness", by Otto Hauerbach; "Common clay"; [and] "Three faces east". Grand Opera House Wellington,21 February 1920. Programme

[Lowell Thomas]. "With the Anzacs in Palestine", and "Lawrence in Arabia. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 25 September 1920. Programme

Lowell Thomas in his illustrated travelogue of the British campaigns in Palestine and Arabia. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 26 october 1920. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present England's greatest comedy actress, Miss Marie Tempest together with Mr Graham Browne, in "The duke of Killiecrankie", by Captain Robert Marshall. Preceded by "Cousin Kate", by Hubert Henry Davies. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 December 1920. Programme

J & N Tait present "Tiger Rose", the great Belasco play by Willard Mack. Wellington location flier / programme

J & N Tait present "Tiger Rose", the great Belasco play by Willard Mack. Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 August 1920. Programme

J & N Tait present "Tiger Rose", the great Belasco play by Willard Mack. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 8 September 1920. Programme

J & N Tait have much pleasure in presenting the new dramatic star, Miss Marie Ilka, in the great drama of passion, strength & beauty, "Tiger Rose". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 16 September 1920. Programme

J & N Tait present "Tiger Rose", the great Belasco play by Willard Mack. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 October 1920. Prgoramme

J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company in "Tilly of Bloomsbury", by Ian Hay. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 16 September 1920. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company, including Dorothy Manville, Frank Freeman, George Blunt, Percy Rhodes, from the leading London theatres, together with Mrs Robert Brough in "Tilly of Bloomsbury", by Ian Hay. Wellington programme / flier 27 September 1920..

J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company in "Tilly of Bloomsbury". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 13 October 1920. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company in "Tilly of Bloomsbury". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 18 October 1920. Programme

J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company in "Tilly of Bloomsbury", by Ian Hay. Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 October 1920. Programme

Wellington Amateur Operatic Society in "A country girl", by arrangement with J C Williamsonlington, 7 December 1920. Programme

Wellington Competitions Society. Final demonstration concerts and matinee. grand Opera House Wellington, 7-9 October 1920. Programme

Benefit tendered to Wellington Patriotic Band. Grand Opera House Wellington, 18 September 1920. Programme

Allan Wilkie supported by Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts and his brilliant company presents the lastest London success "The luck of the navy", by Clifford Mills. Grand Opera House Wellington, 6 March 1920. Programme

Allan Wilkie supported by Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts and his brilliant company. "The midnight wedding" [and] "Trilby". Country tour. Programme

Allan Wilkie supported by Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts and his brilliant company presents "The silver king", by Henry Arthur Jones and Henry Herman. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 26 December 1920. Programme

J C Williamson Grand Opera Company, in a repertoire of classical and modern opera. Theatre Royal Christchurch: "Rigoletto" (9 February); "Tales of Hoffman" (10 February 1920). Programme

J C Williamson Grand Opera Company in a repertoire of classical & modern opera. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. "Faust (31 January), "La Boheme" (2 February), "Tales of Hoffman (3 February 1920). Programme

J C Williamson Grand Opera Company in a repertoire of classical & modern opera. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, "Faust" (21 February), "Tales of Hoffman" (22 February), "La boheme" (24 February 1920). Programme

J C Williamson Grand Opera Company in a repertoire of classical & modern opera. Theatre Royal Christchurch. "Il trovatore" (23 January); "Madame Butterfly" (24 January matinee); "Carmen (24 January 1920). Programme, plus pink flier listing all performances of the Christchurch season

Quantity: 71 programmes.

Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm.

Provenance: Mainly donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.