[Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, in 1962].

Includes:

Boy Scouts Association, Wellington Area. Gang show. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 August - 1 September 1962. Music and lyrics by Ralph Reader. Programme (2 copies)

Cosmopolitan Club, Gisborne. Variety concert (With Barbara Pevreal, Neil Nigro, Maurice Renouf, Elder D Blackinton, J Murton; orchestra conducted by Mr T W Lighton). Cosmopolitan Club Social Hall, 29 May 1962. Programme

R J Kerridge presents the most famous names of Scottish stage, radio, motion pictures and television, the Kenneth McKellar Show, "O'er the border". Throughout New Zealand June, July, August 1962. (Promotional pamphlet with photographs of Kenneth McKellar, Jimmy Shand, Duncan McRae, Moira Anderson, Jimmy Warren and Denis Woolford) (2 copies)

The Napier RSA Tin Hat Club proudly present their 1962 ANZAC revue "Going places". Produced and written by Nolan Rafferty. Municipal Theatre Napier, April 1962. Programme (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)

R J Kerridge presents the Vic Oliver Show, with Vanda Vale, David Berglas, and Sheila Buxton, and show band under the direction of Brian Fitzgerald. First New Zealand tour 1962. Programme (2 copies)

Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd proudly present Harry Wren's "Starnight revue '62". Choreography Charles Parker; costumes designed by Jess Law Studios. Programme (2 copies), and flier for St James Theatre [Wellington?], 12 nights from Monday 14 May 1962.

Victorian International Club (Victoria University of Wellington). Variety concert (With items representing the following countries: Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Fiji, Spain, Western Samoa, Germany, Malaya, Hawaii, Austria, Hollywood, England, American Samoa, Ceylon, India, Africa, Las Vegas!!)

Victoria University of Wellington. Nelson Development Company. Extravaganza '62, "The twister". Wellington, 9-19 May 1962. Programme (2 copies)

Quantity: 7 theatre programmes. 3 colour photo-mechanical print(s).

Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Provenance: Various donors and purchases.