[Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1940].

Includes:

[Undated during WWII]:

The Westport Municipal band presents with pride and pleasure "Hullo Victory", the high speed revue professionally produced and stage managed by Mr W Lints. Words and music by T J Kirk-Burnand. Theatre Royal Westport, 16-19 July [1940s].

[Unknown occasion]: "The best ever" was the general verdict on the last concert. [Programme with items by: Dorothy Russell, Edna Purdie, Jack Hannah, Tim Phillips, Mr E L Meier, Miss Ann Gilpin, Mr McNab, Messrs N Byrne and E K Rishworth, pupils of Miss Hazel Martin. 1940s?]

Popular Girl Contest. Grand Finale. Proceeds for erection Ambulance Station and purchasing equipment Souvenir programme [with photographs of candidates Miss Suzanne Field, Miss Maata Kingi, Miss Teresa Cameron, Miss Marion McPhee, Miss Valerie Salmon. Gisborne. 1940s?]

National Patriotic Fund. Grand variety entertainment organised by Mrs E H Martin and Mr D J Constable. Concert Chamber Town Hall [Wellington], 1 August 1940. Programme.

Will Mahoney and his company of overseas artists. Grand Opera House Wellington, 23 March 1940. programme.

J C Williamson's Ice Show and Ice Ballet "Switzerland". Right off the ice! Grand Opera House Wellington, 19 January 1940. Programme (2 copies) and flier.

J C Williamson's Ice Show and Ice Ballet "Switzerland". Right off the ice! His Majesty's Theatre [Dunedin]. 16 March 1940. Programme.

Quantity: 7 theatre programmes and one flier.

Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.