[Theatre programmes collected by Charles Cabot, for variety shows and concerts in New Zealand and Australia. 1956-1957].

Includes programmes or fliers for the following:

1956:

King of balance. Rih-Aruso original. Booklet. 1956

David N Martin presents his greatest entertainment in "Colored rhapsody"; exotic sensational revue. Tivoli [Sydney. 1956]. Programme

Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd in association with Ziegfeld Theatrical Productions proudly present the world-famous all-coloured American musical revue "Harlem Blackbirds", produced written and directed by Larry Steele. Grand Opera House Wellington, [1956]. Programme

David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "Peep show", a joyous revue of merriment & fun featuring wolrd stars of variety [1956. Programme with Auckland advertising]

Bertie "Rhythm" King's Sepia Aces, London's top night-spot band! Red-hot coloured rhythm! World tour (With Benny Aaron, John Maynard, Arthur Bennett, Ancel McLaren, Eve Dutton, Joe Appleton, Lester Thompson, Larry Atwell, Dudley Hyslop). Direction R J Kerridge [1956]. Programme

R J Kerridge and Armand Perren present the new big idea in entertainment "Spice and ice", international variety and skating personalities combined on stage & ice (With Billy Rayes & Doris Faye, Jack Powell, the Crazy Cooks, Reg Park, Geoff Thorne & Joe Whitehouse, Joyce Thomas, Joe Lawman & Joy, Barbara Howe, Rih-Aruso, Wim de Jong & Dorothy Dee). [1956 tour programme]

R J Kerridge presents Armand Perren's Screamline! Streamline! "Spice and ice", international variety and skating personalities combined on stage & ice. St James Theatre [Wellington?], commencing 11 October [1956]. Flyer

1957:

Amalgamated Theatres (N.Z.) Ltd proudly present their 300 [pound] "talent search", produced by Trevor King, Crystal Palace Christchurch. Musical director Ken Boniface. Grand finals [July? 1957]. Programme

Harry Fagin proudly presents "Variety round-up"; a variety revue featuring our own New Zealand talent of stage, radio and recordings (With Ken Boniface, Watson Raines, the Wildcats (Peter McMullan, Gerald McMullan, Danny McGurr), Michael Crofts, Joyce Osborne, the Wakefield Bros, Johnny Cooper (cover photograph), Vantini, Isola Bennett). New Zealand tour 1957. Programme and pink ticket

By arrangement with S A Gorlinsky of London, J C Williamson Theatres Ltd (N.Z.) and David N Martin present Katherine Dunham and her company of dancers, singers, musicians. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 16 March 1957. Programme

By arrangement with S A Gorlinsky of London, J C Williamson Theatres Ltd (N.Z.) and David N Martin present Katherine Dunham and her company of dancers, singers, musicians. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 8 April 1957. Programme and promotional pamphlet

By arrangement with Kerridge-Odeon, Celebrity Circuit presents Harry Wren's production "The good old days". Civic Theatre, commencing 3 September 1957. Promotional pamphlet (2 copies)

By arrangement with Kerridge-Odeon, Celebrity Circuit presents Harry Wren's production "The good old days". (With George Wallace, Maurice Colleano, Jim Gerald, Morry Barling, Jimmy White, Enso Toppano, Nanette Allan, Jan Pritchard, George Clarkes, Peggy Mortimer, Bill French, Jenny Howard, Millie Hansen, Queenie Paul, Jack O'Dowd, the Balcombes). New Zealand tour commencing 26 June 1957. Programme

Victoria University extravaganza 1957. "Up the poll"; original script and lyrics by Frank Curtin; adapation and additional dialogue by Ian Rich and Bill Sheat and others. Town Hall Lower Hutt; Opera House Wellington; Municipal Theatre Hastings. Programme

Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.