Circa Theatre: [Ephemera and programmes. 1975-1977]

Includes:

1975:

“Circa Theatre: A new professional theatre for Wellington” Circa Theatre, 1975. Flyer (letter written by Carolyn Henwood; Circa Theatre secretary)

1976:

“Children’s puppet shows”, by White Rabbit Puppet Theatre. Musical director Rose Wedde. Featuring Alan Brunton, Deborah Hunt, and Sally Rodwell. Circa Theatre, from 3 July 1976. Flyer (“Circa News”)

“Circa Theatre”, Circa Theatre 1976. Invitation to become a friend of Circa. Flyer (2 copies)

“Dracula”, Circa Theatre, from 7 December 1976. Flyer

“Glide Time”, by Roger Hall. Circa Theatre, from 11 August 1976. Flyer (letter written by Carolyn Henwood; Circa Theatre secretary)

1977:

“Antigone”, by Jean Anouilh; directed by Ray Henwood. Cast includes: Kevin Woodhill, Margaret Burnett, Wickham Pack, Peter Sakey, Joanna Derrill, Peter McCauley, Christopher Woodhill, and Pat Smyth. Circa Theatre, from 7 September 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre News” dated 4th October 1977

“The Constant wife”, by Somerset Maugham; directed by Anne Flannery. Cast includes: Frances Edmond, Prue Langbein, Michael McGrath, Helen Pankhurst [Panckhurst], Peter McCauley, Marcus Rishworth, Ian McClymont, and Christine Bartlett. Circa Theatre, from 25 March 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre Newsletter” dated 15.3.77

“Dusa, Fish, Stas and Vi”, by Pam Gems. Directed and designed by Grant Tilly. Starring Glenys Levistam, Adele Chapman, Allanah O’Sullivan, and Susan Wilson. Circa Theatre, from 1 August 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre News Letter” dated 20th July 1977

“Gentleman prefer blondes”, adapted from the book by Anita Loos; starring Jane Waddell, and Sarah Delahunty. Circa Theatre, from 20 October 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre News” dated 4th October 1977

“Hynoonie and the sun snatchers” , written and performed by Frances Edmond, Garth Frost, Prue Langbein, Stephen McCurdy, and Peter McCauley. Circa Theatre, from 9 May 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre News” dated 26 April 1977

“Knock knock”, by Jules Feifer. Directed by Ross Jolly. Starring Ken Blackburn, Cathy Downes, Michael Haigh, and Grant Tilly. Circa Theatre, from 4 May 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre News” dated 26 April 1977

“Package deal”, by John Banas. Cast includes: Michael Haigh, Christopher Hampson, John O’Leary, Peter McCauley, Joy Watson, and Frances Edmond. Circa Theatre, from 19 June 1977. Flyer “Circa Newsletter” dated 13.6.77

“Middle age spread”, by Roger Hall. Directed by Michael Haigh. Starring Grant Tilly, Jane Waddell, Dorothy McKegg, Donna Akersten, and John Reid. Circa Theatre, from 16 November 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre incorporated” dated 8th November 1977

“Remembering Ruth Draper”, with Prue Langbein; assisted by Michael McGrath and Anne Flannery. Circa Theatre, 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre Newsletter” dated 15.3.77

“Treats”, by Christopher Hampton; directed by Anthony Groser. Starring Anne Budd, John Callan, and Tony Hiles. Circa Theatre, from 12 October 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre News” dated 4th October 1977; and small poster.

Provenance: Some programmes donated by Beverley Thomson in 2013; one flier by Judith Fyfe in 2017.