[Programmes and fliers relating to plays and dramatic performances in New Zealand. 1887].

Includes:

Bland Holt. "The world!", by Paul Merritt, Henry Pettitt & Augustus Harris. Princess Theatre Dunedin. First time since 1882 [1887]. Programme (dated from an open letter from a mayoral candidate William Dawson, in the margins of page 2)

Willamson Garner and Musgrove present the Royal Comedy Company in "Betsy!" by F C Bernand. New Opera House Wellington. [1887?] Programme.

Williamson Garner and Musgrove present "Human nature", by Henry Pettitt and Augustus Harris. Opera House Wellington. 26 December 1887. Programme.

Williamson Garner & Musgrove Royal Comedy Company. "The magistrate", by Pinero. In Wellington for the first time. [February 1887?].To be followed by "Hasel Kirke" by Steel Mackaye; "Betsy", by F C Burnand, and the charming comedies "Nita's first", and "Written in sand". Wellington Opera House, 1887? Programme

Mr George Leitch assisted by Mr H C Sidney and Miss Alice Norton in "Harbour lights", by G R Sims and Henry Pettitt. New Opera House Wellington. Monday November 21st [1887?]. Programme.

Wybert Reeve and his very popular Comedy Company. Farewell return to Wellington for a short season. "Impulse". Opera House Wellington [January 1887]. Programme. (Also advertises concert by Signor Carmini Morley).

Quantity: 6 programmes.

Physical Description: Letterpress items, varying sizes up to quarto.

Provenance: One programme donated in 2002 by Paul Orsman, Holmes estate.