Beere, Estelle Girda, 1875-1959

Date: 1928-1929

By: Beere & Seddon (Firm)

Reference: MS-Papers-2572

Description: Correspondence between Beere and Seddon (Johnston and Beere), civil engineers, and the Town Clerk about the subdivision of Miss E Beere's property in Hill Street, Thorndon, Wellington. Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 leaves). Physical Description: Typescripts (some carbon copies) Transfers: Accompanied by plan of proposed right of way between Hill Street and Hawkestone Street at 76 Hill Street (transferred to Arch Plan Coll, no 81-694).

Date: 1917

From: [Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1910-1919]

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1917-01

Description: Programme for a dance recital featuring pupils of Estelle Beere and others: Zelda Bailey, Agnes Elliott, Olga de Chateau, Betty Carr, Muriel Mountier, Mavis King, Iris Inglesby, Kathleen O'Brian, Thelme Aitken, Eileen Lambert, Joan Beere, Florence Heyworthe, Thurza Rogers, Pte Thomas O'Carroll, Gynetth Kirk, Ronald Crichton, Rene Taylor, Beryl Ossipoff, Eileene Myers, Edna Wakelin, Millicent Winstone, Daisy Donnelly, Eugene Ossipoff, Margaret Turnbull, Betty Menard, Olga Lockward, Yvonne Mountier, etc. Harlequin and gnome costumes were designed by Mrs James Hannah. The programme contains advertisements for many Wellington businesses including Chas Begg & Company, John Broadwood & Sons, Victoria Laundry, Radford & Company, Columbia Grapho-phones at Bannatyne & Hunter Ltd, Usher's Extra Green Stripe Whisky, W N Tucker (jeweller), Red Band Ale, Magnus Sanderson & Company (motor vehicles), Desert Gold tea, National Mutual Life, "Talkeries", J E Fitzgerald (motor vehicles), Black & White Whisky. Quantity: 1 Programme(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 10 pages, 247 x 92 mm.

Date: 1910 - 1919

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1910s

Description: Includes programmes for: 1913: J C Williamson Ltd presents Adeline Genee, Alexander Volinin and the Imperial Russian Ballet. Opera House Wellington, 25 October 1913. Programme (2 copies, one with green cover, one with pink cover) 1913: J C Williamson Ltd presents Adeline Genee, Alexander Volinin and the Imperial Russian Ballet in "Les sylphides", "Divertissements" [and] "Coppelia". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 3 November [1913]. Programme 1913: Grand dance recital by a wonderful coterie of child dancers under the direction of Miss Estelle Beere. [December 1913]. Programme / flyer 1914: Grand dance carnival by pupils of Miss Cecil Hall, and patriotic tableaux. Belgian Relief Fund. His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], 7 November 1914. Programme 1914: Miss Daphne Knight's pupils Dance recital in aid of the Huntly Relief Fund. [Auckland] Town Hall, 5 October [1914]. Programme 1914: Maud Allan and Leo, Jan, Mischell Cherniavsky. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 April 1914. Programme (2 copies) 1914: Grand Opera House. Maud Allan and her Company including Leo, Jan, Mischel Cherniavsky. Commencing Monday April 27th for six nights only. Programme 1914: Maud Allan and Leo, Jan, Mischell Cherniavsky. His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], 6 June 1914. Programme 1914: His Majesty's Theatre for sic nights only, commencing Monday 1 June [1914]. Maud Allan and her Company including Leo, Jan, Mischel Cherniavsky. Promotional booklet (possibly in Australia) 1915: Dance recital presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House Wellington, 6 December 1915. Programme (2 copies) 1915: Miss G M Campbell and her pupils in a dance recital. Accompanists Mr & Mrs Frank Johnstone and Mr Harry Ellwood. Grand Opera House, 15 September 1915. Programme (2 copies) 1916?: Miss Cecil Hall. Great dance carnival. His Majesty's Theatre Friday 27 October [1916?]. Programme 1916: Peter Pan Ballet and Wild Flowers presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House, 20-21 October 1916. Programme (2 copies) 1916: Peter Pan Ballet and Wild Flowers presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House, 6 November 1916. Programme 1916: Miss Daphne Knight's grand dance recital in aid of Serbian Fund. His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], 17-18 1916. Programme 1917: Grand request Red Cross dance recital presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House, 25 and 27 August 1917. Programme (2 copies) 1917: Miss Daphne Knight's magnificent ballet extravaganza "Bluebell's banishment from Fairyland". Women's Mutual Aid Society in aid of the Soldiers' Comfort Fund. His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], 20-22 September [1917]. Programme 1917: "A trip with the Brownies" (a dance fantasia), by Miss Dorothy Saunders' pupils. Proceeds in aid of the Fresh Air Fund and the Blind Soldiers' Fund. Music by the South Wellington Orchestra. [Town Hall Concert Chamber], 16-17 November [1917]. Programme 1918: Grand dance recital presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Friday in aid of Red Cross funds. Grand Opera House Wellington. [11-12 October] 1918. Programme 1918: Souvenir of the Daphne Knight dance recital. H.M. Theatre, 14-18 Sept., 1918. Programme 1919: Miss Nesta Carwell-Cooke's Dance recital. Break-up of classes for 1919 season, in aid of Wellington Nurses' Club. 15 November 1919. Programme 1919: Miss Daphne Knight and her pupils present the dance fantasy "Gwenwyn of the lonely tower", libretto by Hector Bolitho. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 18-20 September 1919. Programme 1919: Dance recital by the pupils of Miss Dorothy Saunders. Concert Chamber Town Hall [Wellington], 30 October 1919. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying under 250 mm.

Date: 1913 - 1919

Reference: Eph-B-DANCE-1913/1919

Description: Includes programmes and flyers for: 1913: J C Williamson Ltd. Genee the world's greatest dancer with M Volinin, premier danseur classique & directeur choreographique from the Imperial Opera House, Moscow and the Imperial Russian Ballet, in a magnificent programme, including "Coppelia" ballet in 2 acts. Opera House Wellington, commencing Saturday Oct. 25th [1913]. Brett Printing Co. - 2493. Programme "Bringing the dance to the Dominion". Article by Jan Bolwell about Adeline Genie's 1913 tour of New Zealand (cutting from unknown periodical ca 1982?) 1914: Grand dance recital presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Town Hall Wellington, Friday August 21, 1914. Programme. Printed by Watkins, Tyer & Tolan Ltd [1914] Maud Allan and Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavsky. Accompanist Frank St Leger. Programme no. 2. Daily Times print. Verso shows a reproduction of a drawing of Maud Allan by Chas (Charles) Buchel. Maud Allan and Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavsky. Accompanist Frank St Leger. Programme no. 6. [Otago] Daily Times print, [1914] 1915: Great dance festival by the pupils of Miss Cecil Hall in aid of our Wounded Soldiers' Fund. Town Hall [Auckland], 13 November 1915. Flyer only 1917: Patriotic dance recital by Miss Beere and pupils in aid of St John Ambulance Brigade, Red Cross Depot. (With Gynette Kirk, Ronald Crichton, Rene Taylor, Zelda Bailey, Joan Beere, Bob Clementson, Thurza Rogers, Florence Heyworthe, Kathleen O'Brian, Private Thomas O'Carroll, Lynne Edwards). Opera House, 3-4 July 1917. Programme 1918: A stupendous attraction, "The dancing star", Verna Bain, the phenomenal child dancer of the world. James C Bain, the famous comedian and character impersonator. Wilkinson Print, 26 Durham St., W [Christchurch. 1918]. Promotional flyer Quantity: 7 programmes and flyers. 1 clipped article. Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying under 300 mm.

Date: 1916

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1916

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Edward Branscombe Proprietary Ltd. The Pink Dandies. Town Hall Concert Chamber (Wellington). 7 June 1916. [Programme]. Edward Branscombe Proprietary Ltd. The Pink Dandies. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 3 July 1916. [Programme]. Edward Branscombe Pty Limited. The Pink Dandies. Country tour. [July 1916]. [Programme]. Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils. "Sunset land" in five acts. Grand Opera House. 28-29 July 1916. [Programme]. Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils. "Sunset land". Grand Opera House Wellington. 29 August 1916. [Programme]. Charley's Aunt Comedy Company. "Charley's Aunt". Grand Opera House Wellington. 23-25 March 1916. [Programme]. Charley's Aunt Comedy Company. Direction Messrs C Bentley Russell and Norman Aitken. "Charley's aunt". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 22-26 April 1916. [Programme]. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 21 June 1916. [Proramme]. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 23 August 1916. [Programme]. "Les Cloches de Corneville". Producer Mr Tom Pollard. Profits to be handed over to the Otago Women's Patriotic Associaition. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 27 May 1916. [Programme]. Allen Doone. "O'Leary, V.C.". Country tour. June 1916. [Programme]. The Irish singing comedian Allen Doone, supported by the charming American actress Miss Edna Keeley, in "The Colleen Bawn". Grand Opera House Wellington. 12-14 July 1916. [Programme] Allen Doone and Edna Keeley, in "O'Leary, V.C.", "The Colleen Bawn", "The Bold Soger Boy". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 July 1916. Allen Doone. "The Bold Soger Boy", and "O'Leary, V.C.". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 August 1916. [Programme] Allen Doone. "The Colleen Bawn" and "The Bold Soger Boy". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 August 1916. [Programme] Allen Doone. "O'Leary, V.C.". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 26 August 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault, the world's greatest concert tenor. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 24-29 April 1916. Programme. Paul Dufault, the world's greatest concert tenor. Assisting artists: Pauline Bindley (soprano), Florence Scapini (violinist), Harold Whittle (pianist). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 4-5 May 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 13-16 May 1916. [Programme]. Paul Dufault, the world's greatest concert tenor. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 6 June 1916. [Programme flyer]. Paul Dufault. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [7 or 8 June 1916. Programme]. Paul Dufault. Grand Opera House Wellington. 10 June 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 23-24 June 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault. Three farewell concerts. Grand Opera House Wellington. 11-14 November 1916. [Programme]. Paul Dufault. Three concerts. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 15-18 December [1916. Programme]. Paul Dufault. Farewell to Paul Dufault. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 12-20 December 1916. [Programme]. Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician and full company of vaudeville stars. Grand Opera House Wellington. 30 August 1916. [Programme] Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician and full company of vaudeville stars. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 16 September 1916. [Programme] Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 October 1916. [Programme] Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 18 October 1916. [Programme] Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera season. (Il Trovatore, La Traviata, Cavalleria Rusticana, I Pagliacci, Lucia de Lammermoor. Grand Opera House Wellington. 5-9 December 1916. [Programme]. Robert Greig and Beatrice Holloway, in a Grand Comedy Attraction. ("Seven keys to Baldpate", A pair of sixes", "The travelling salesman"). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 1-3 May 1916. [Programme]. "H.M.S. Pinafore" in aid of naval heroes & Red Cross Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17-19 July 1916. [Programme] Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in three farcical comedies, "The Boomerang", "It pays to advertise", and "Twin beds". Grand Opera House. 23 October 1916. [Programme] Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "It pays to advertise", "The Boomerang", "Twin beds". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 4 November 1916. [Programme]. Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "It pays to advertise", "The Boomerang", "Twin beds". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 23 November 1916. [Programme]. Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "Twin beds". Country tour. 1916. [Programme]. Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "It pays to advertise", "Twin beds", "The Boomerang". His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland. 9 December 1916. [Programme]. Sydney James and his famous Royal Strollers. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [29 March - 15 April 1916. Programme]. Sydney James and his Royal Strollers. Grand Opera House. Easter 1916. [Programme]. Sydney James and his famous Royal Strollers. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 8 May 1916. [Programme]. Sydney James and his famous Royal Strollers. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 19 May 1916. [Programme] Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. Commencing Easter Saturday. [Programme]. Julius Knight. "Under fire". Country tour 1916. [Programme]. Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". Grand Opera House Wellington. 9 May 1916. [Programme]. Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". Princess Theatre Dunedin. 18 May 1916. [Programme]. Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 24 May 1916. [Programme] Philip Lytton presents "The Waybacks at home and in town". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 25 November 1916. [Programme]. Stanley McKay's Pantomime Coy in "Boy Blue". Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 Feb (or 11 April? or both?) 1916. [Programme]. Miss A J Menzies and Mr W S Wauchop present their Juvenile Pantomime Company in "A daughter of the gods". In aid of Belgium Relief Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 21-23 November 1916. [Programme] Miss A J Menzies and Mr W S Wauchop present an original pantomime entitle "The Sleeping Beauty" in aid of the Canterbury Patriotic Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch [1916. Programme]. Alfred Mirovitch & Michael Piastro (piano & violin). Two farewell concerts. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 28 and 30 October 1916. [Programme] Messrs J & N Tait's New English Comedy Company. "Peg o' my Heart". Grand Opera House Wellington. 11 October 1916. [Programme, with head a shoulders portrait of actress Sara Allgood in the front cover] Messr's J & N Tait's New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my Heart". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [28 October 1916. Programme]. J & N Tait present their New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my heart". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 18 November 1916. [Programme with half length portrait of actress Sara Allgood on the front cover]. Messrs J & N Tait's New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my Heart". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [29 November 1916. Programme]. Messrs J & N Tait present their New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my Heart". Country tour. 1916. [Programme] New Musical Comedy Company. "So long, Letty!". Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 December 1916. [Programme]. The Norwoods, hypnotists. The greatest laugh producing show on earth. Grand Opera House Wellington. 30 September 1916. [Programme] The Norwoods. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [19 October 1916. Programme]. Peter Pan Ballet and Wild Flowers, presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House Wellington. 20-21 October 1916. [Programme] Peter Pan Ballet and Wild Flowers, presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 November 1916. [Programme]. Royal Comic Opera Coy. "Our Miss Gibbs", "Gypsy love". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 January 1916. [Programme]. Royal Comic Opera Company. "Our Miss Gibbs", "Gypsy love". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 February 1916. [Programme]. Royal Comic Opera Coy in "The Dancing Mistress", "Our Miss Gibbs", "The Quaker Girl", "Ma Mie Rosette". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 February 1916. [Programme]. The Royal Dramatic and Comedy Co Ltd present "Madame X". Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 November 1916. [Programme]. Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company Ltd. "Madame X". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 2 December 1916. [Programme]. Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company Ltd. "Are you a mason?" Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 December 1916. [Programme]. Miss Muriel Starr in "Bought and paid for", "Nobody's widow", "Under cover". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 7 February 1916. [Programme]. Hugh D McIntosh's famous Tivoli Follies. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 10 July 1916. [Programme] Hugh D McIntosh's famous Tivoli Follies. Grand Opera House. 2 August 1916. [Programme] Hugh D McIntotosh's famous Tivoli Follies. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 August 1916. [Programme] Hugh D McIntosh's famous Tivoli Follies. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 30 August 1916. [Programme] The Tivoli Concert Party. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 19-20 September 1916. [Programme] Wellington Amateur Operatic Society. "San Toy". Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 August 1916. [Programme] Wharenui Juveniles, assisted by pupils of Mr R Mounsey. Red Cross concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17 June 1916. [Programme]. Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. Tercentenary Shakesperian [sic] Company. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 8 August 1916. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. Tercentenary Shakesperian [sic] Company. Country tour. [August 1916]. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. Tercentenary Shakespearian Co. "Hamlet", "The Merchant of Venice", "Twelfth night", "Romeo and Juliet", "As you like it", "Othello". Grand Opera House Wellington. 9 September 1916. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and company. [Same repertoire]. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 30 September 1916. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and company. [Same repertoire]. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 18-24 october 1916. [Programme]. J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza. Country tour 1916. [Programme] J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "Mother Goose". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 June 1916. [Programme] J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "Mother Goose". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 17 July 1916. [Programme] (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd. Gorgeous annual pantomime "Mother Goose". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 2-5 August 1916. [Programme]. J C Williamson Ltd present their "all merry and bright" gorgeous record-breaking annual pantomime extravaganza "Mother Goose". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 7 August 1916. Programme. YMCA Gymnastic Carnival. Grand Opera House Wellington. 4 November 1916. [Programme]. The Florence Young Coy. "The Climax". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 4 January 1916. [Programme]. Quantity: 86 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

Date: 1917

From: [Theatre programmes of octavo size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

By: J C Williamson (Firm); Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1917

Description: Includes: A. Brandon-Cremer Dramatic Company in a popular drama season: "Mary Latimer - nun", "The fatal wedding". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 May 1917. Programme. Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils in "The magic carpet" in three acts. Grand Opera House Wellington, 15, 17 and 18 September 1917. Programme. Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils in "The magic carpet" in three acts. Grand Opera House Wellington, 24 November 1917. Programme. Charley's Aunt Club. Special benefit performance in aid of the Soldiers' Xmas Gift Fund. Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 November 1917. Programme Charley's Aunt Comedy Company present "Tom Dick and Harry" and "Charley's aunt". Grand Opera House Wellington, 5 May [1917]. Programme. Charley's Aunt Comedy Company present "Tom Dick and Harry" . Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Kathlene MacDonell together with Charles Waldron in "Daddy Longlegs" and "The outcast". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 11 June 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Kathlene MacDonell together with Charles Waldron in "Daddy Longlegs". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 30 June 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Kathlene MacDonell together with Charles Waldron in "Daddy Longlegs". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 4 July 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Kathlene MacDonell and Charles Waldron in "Daddy Longlegs". Grand Opera House Wellington, 11 July 1917. Programme. The English Pierrots for a short farewell season, under the direction of Will and Rob Thomas. Grand Opera House Wellington, 13 October 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their Farcical Comedy Company in "Baby mine". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 28 July 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present their Farcical Comedy Company in "Baby mine" and "Broadway Jones". Grand Opera House Wellington, 30 June 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "Baby mine", and "Broadway Jones". Country tour brochure. J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "Baby mine" (four nights) [and] "A pair of sixes" (2 nights). Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 June 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "Seven keys to Baldpate", "A pair of sixes", "The travelling salesman". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, Nine nights season commencing 24 May 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "Seven keys to Baldpate" (3 nights), "A pair of sixes" (2 nights), "The travelling salesman" (1 night). Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 23 April 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "The seven keys to Baldpate" and "A pair of sixes". Country tour [1917]. programme. J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "Seven keys to baldpate", "A pair of sixes" and "The travelling salesman". Grand Opera House Wellington, 7 April [1917]. Programme. Fullers' Vaudeville nightly at 8 o'clock. Princess Theatre Dunedin. (With Harold Lockwood, Jolly John Larkin, Clemo, Warren Hastings, Dulcie Milner and George Storey, The Devons, Ernest Pitcher, Baron (ventriloquist), The Coleman Sisters, Billy and Doris, Madame Lorenz). Programme for 8 October 1917. Fullers' Vaudeville nightly at 8 o'clock. Princess Theatre Dunedin. (With The Devons, Ernest Pitcher, Percy McKay and Nellie Graham, Lew James and Rena Selma, Sydney Jones and Gladys Raines, Blake and Granby, Jack & Vera Kearns, The Alerts). Programme for 29 October 1917. Fullers' Vaudeville nightly at 8 o'clock. Princess Theatre Dunedin. (With The Australian Hamptons, The Musical Bentleys, The Belldays, Thurber & Thurber, Signor Molinari, Ted McLean and Genevieve Lee, Paul Stanhope 's Musical Comedy Revue). Programme for 26 November 1917 (2 copies) Fullers' Vaudeville nightly at 8 o'clock. Princess Theatre Dunedin. (With Lillian Teece, Walter Johnson's great revue extravaganza "The Parisian models", staged by Walter Johnson; ballets by Miss Belle Millette). Programme for 24 December 1917. Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera Season. Country tour 1917 (Cavalleria rusticana, I Pagliacci, Il trovatore, Faust, Carmen). Programme Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera Season. Il trovatore, La Traviata, Cavalleria rusticana, I Paliacci[sic]. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 30 January - 3 February 1917. Programme. Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera Season. Presenting eleven grand operas during season. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 14 February 1917. (Il trovatore, Lucia di Lammermoor, Cavalleria rusticana, I Pagliacci, La Traviata, Faust, la Boheme, with four played twice). Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Robert Greig and Beatrice Holloway together with the popular "Seven keys to Baldpate" Co in "Baby mine". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 19-21 June [1917]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their annual gorgeous pantomime "The house that Jack built". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 16-24 July 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents "The house that Jack built". Grand Opera House Wellington, 19 June 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "The house that Jack built". Country tour. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "The house that Jack built". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 30 June 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents Cyril Maude in "Grumpy". Theatre Royal Christchurch commencing 26 December [1917]. Programme. Mr Cyril Maude in a play of four acts entitled "Grumpy". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland [14-22 December 1917]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Mr Cyril Maude in a play of four acts, entitled "Grumpy", by Horace Hodges and T Wigney Percyval; and "Caste", by Tom Robertson. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Cyril Maude in "Grumpy". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 27 November 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Musical Comedy Co in "So long, Letty", "To-night's the night" and "High jinks". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 20 January 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Musical Comedy Company "You're in love". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 26 December 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Musical Comedy Company in "So long Letty!", "To-night's the night!", "The girl in the train!", "High jinks!". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 13 February 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the New Musical Comedy Company. Country tour [1917]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Musical Comedy Company in four stupendous comic opera productions: "So long, Letty" (10-13 January), "To-night's the night" (15-17 January), "The girl in the train" (18 January), "High jinks" (19 January). Theatre Royal Christchurch. Programme The New Orange Dandies. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 13 September 1917. Programme The New Orange Dandies. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 1 September 1917. Programme The New Orange Dandies. Concert Chamber Town Hall Wellington, 21 July 1917. Programme The New Orange Dandies. 1917 New Zealand tour. Programme The Norwoods presenting comedy and scientific hypnotism, demonstrating the existence of mental telepathy, thought-transference or mental impulse. Grand Opera House Wellington, 31 March - 5 April 1917. Programme Red Cross dance recital, presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House Wellington, 25 and 27 August 1917. Programme. Harry Rickards' Tivoli Theatres Limited. Grand Opera House Wellington, 1 October 1917. Programme Harry Rickards' Tivoli Theatres Limited. Headed by Miss Ada Reeve. Country tour. Programme (2 copies) Harry Rickards' Tivoli Theatres Limited. Ada Reeve season. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 10 October 1917. Programme Harry Rickards' Tivoli Theatres Limited. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 22 October 1917. Programme Harry Rickards' Tivoli Theatres Limited. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 11 September 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Florence Rockwell and Frank Harvey in "House of Glass", a modern drama in four acts by Max Marcin. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Florence Rockwell and Frank Harvey in "The house of glass", "The land of promise", "The law of the land". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 7 April 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Florence Rockwell and Frank Harvey in "The house of glass", "The land of promise", "The law of the land". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 20 March 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The cinema star", and "The pink lady". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 5 November 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The cinema star", and "The pink lady". Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 October 1917. Programme Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company in "Sunday" and "The fortune hunter". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland [10-21 March 1917]. Programme (2 copies) Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company present "Sunday" and "The fortune hunter". Grand Opera House Wellington, 24 January 1917. Programme Messrs J & N Tait present their New Comedy Company in "The new Henrietta", by Winchell Smith and Victor Mapes. Grand Opera House Wellington, 8 December 1917. Programme. J & N Tait presents "Turn to the right", by Winchell Smith and John E Hazzard. Grand Opera House Wellington. 12-17 November 1917. Programme J & N Tait present their New Comedy Company in "Turn to the right", by Winchell Smith & John E Hazzard. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 20 November 1917. Programme J & N Tait present their New Comedy Company in "Turn to the right". Country tour. Programme J & N Tait present their New Comedy Company in "Turn to the right", by Winchell Smith and John E Hazzard. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 27 October 1917. Programme J & N Tait's New Musical Comedy Company presents "Very good Eddie", a musical comedy in two acts. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 30 August 1917. Programme J & N Tait's New Musical Comedy Company presents "Very good Eddie", a musical comedy in two acts. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 21 August 1917. Programme J & N Tait's New Musical Comedy Company presents "Very good Eddie", a musical comedy in two acts. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 8 August 1917. Programme J & N Tait's New Musical Comedy Company presents "Very good Eddie", a musical comedy in two acts. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 19 July 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Miss Marie Tempest ... with Mr Graham Browne in "The marriage of Kitty", "Penelope", "Mrs Dot", "Good gracious Annabelle" [and] "A pair of silk stockings". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 26 December 1917. Programme Jack Waller presents his kaleidoscopic innovation "Look who's here!". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 29 December 1918. Programme. Jack Waller presents his merry musical melange "Look who's here!". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 13 December 1917. Programme Jack Waller presents "Look who's here!". Grand Opera House Wellington, 5 November 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd. The stupendous extravaganza "Watch your step". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, [24-31 March 1917]. Programme Philip Lytton presents "The Waybacks at home and in town", by Henry Fletcher. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 16 January 1917. Programme Philip Lytton presents "The Waybacks at home and in town", by Henry Fletcher. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 21 February 1917. Programme Wellington Amateur Operatic Society in "La mascotte". Grand Opera House Wellington, 22 September 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the famous propagandist play "Damaged goods", by Eugene Brieux. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 14 March 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the famous sensational propagandist play "Damaged goods". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, [commencing 27 February 1917]. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd present the famous propagandist play "Damaged goods". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 6 March 1917. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd present the famous propagandist play "Damaged goods", by Eugene Brieux. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "Damaged goods". Grand Opera House Wellington, 12 February 1917. Programme Geo Willoughby's New Musical Farce Company in George Broadhurst's non-stop laughter play, "What happened to Jones". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 7 April 1917. Programme George Willoughby presents "What happened to Jones?", [and] "Why Smith left home!". Theatre Royal Christchurch [19-24 March] 1917. Programme George Willoughby presents "What happened to Jones?", [and] "Why Smith left home!". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 3 March 1917. Programme George Willoughby and his New Musical Farce Company in "Why Smith left home". His Majesty's Theatre, 18-20 January [1917]. Programme YMCA gymnastic carnival. Grand Opera House, 3 November 1917. Programme Quantity: 84 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, approximately 220 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

Date: 1915

From: [Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1910-1919]

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1915-01

Description: Programme booklet for a dance recital entitled "Childhood's dream of fairyland". Performers included: Dorothy Herbert, Marjorie Wiggs, Jean and Henrietta Leckie, Ailsa Nelson, Margaret Herbert, Cara Chapman, Baby Bailey, Aileen Waddell, Doris Symes, Rita Fox, Zita Adams, Kathleen O'Brian, Rita McGee, Effie Pearce, Fanny Eccles, Belle Pearson, Reina Lemmon, Betty Hyams, Moyra Low, Maru Pike, Valerie Beere, Rona Chapman, Roma Goddard, Freda Smith, May McLean, Agnes Elliott, Kitty Harte, Linda Reid, Ngaire Lemmon, Phyllis Batten, Muriel Mountier, Docie Eccles, Joyce Young, Molly Madden, Doris Organ, Elma Levy, Kathleen Haire, Billy Leckie, Gordon Bridson, Lorna Snow, W Carney, Larma Bevan, Lorna Trengrove, Olga Lockward, Mr T O'Carroll, Thurza Rogers, Frances Parker, Beatrice Holmes, Zita Chapman, Marjory Reid, Valmai Gore, Gyneth [sic] Kirk, Elodie Marmont, Eileen Malcomson, Winsome Simons, Lynn Edwards, Rangi Winstanley, Nancy Redstone, Marie Stringer, Yvonne Gibson, Eileen Waddel, Lorna Trengrove. The programme contains advertisements for many Wellington businesses including Chas Begg & Company, John Broadwood & Sons, Victoria Laundry, Radford & Company, Columbia Grapho-phones at Bannatyne & Hunter Ltd, Dunlop Tyres, M Heinemann (jeweller), Usher's Extra Green Stripe Whisky, E T Taylor (liquor store), Lawrence & Hansen Electrical Company, Mrs Graham (hair and toilet specialist, Phoenix Aerated Water Company, Reston & Company wine & spirit merchants, Government Tourist Bureau, W N Tucker (jeweller), Dog's Head Guiness, Madame Jean (beauty culture), Red Band Ale, Magnus Sanderson & Company (motor vehicles), NZ Railways, Mrs Hullen (hair removal), Desert Gold tea, National Mutual Life, "Talkeries", D S Patrick & Company (ladies and children's wear), A E M Rowland (jeweller), A & T Burt (electric lights), J E Fitzgerald (motor vehicles), Judah & Company (tailors), J J Curtis (transport and removal), Albert Hotel, Colonial Motor Company, Black & White Whisky, Guardian Assurance Company, G W Hean (Wanganui pharmacy), Havelock Tobacco. Quantity: 1 Programme(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 20 pages, each 247 x 94 mm.

Date: 1930 - 1939

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1930s

Description: Includes programmes for: 1930: Miss Estelle Beere presents Joan Beere [and Hill Street students]. Concert Chamber, Wellington Town Hall, in the presence of Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe. 5 November [1930]. Programme. 1932: Dance recital by pupils of Miss Phyllis Oliver. Majestic Lounge, 17 December 1932. Programme Dancing classes; Miss Evelyn Edgar trained and certificated at the Wordsworth College London. Season 1932-33, 21 Valley Road, Cashmere (Advertising pamphlet) 1933: The Ballet Club presents Ballets and Divertissements. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 11-13 July 1933. Programme The Ballet Club presents Ballets and Divertissements, second production. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 11, 13-15 November 1933. Programme. 1935: Dance recital by the pupils of Stan Lawson. His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin [1935]. Programme (cover by Tui Northey, '35) 1936: Miss Dorothy Daniels presents her pupils in a song and dance extravaganza. Concert Chamber Town Hall, 31 October 1936. Programme. Miss Jeane Horne presents her pupils in an "Extravaganza" of song and dance scenes at the Town Hall Concert Chamber. (With Fay Compton, Margaret Oates, Shirley Brundell, Pamela Walden, Alexander Grant, Shona Bennetts, Pauline Boocock, and many others). Saturday November 28th; Monday November 30th [1936] (PR-12-0065 from papers of Alexander Grant) A D M Longden has the honour to present the celebrated international dancer La Meri, assisted by Mario Salerno (piano), Thomas Challen (violin), Laura Mollica (danseuse), Joan Howley (cello). Programme. The Celebrated international dancer La Meri in her dance concerts. New Opera House Wellington, 23 July 1936. Programme (2 copies) The Celebrated international dancer La Meri in her dance concerts. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 1 August 1936. Programme. The Celebrated international dancer La Meri in her dance concerts. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 8 August 1936. Programme The Celebrated international dancer La Meri in her dance concerts. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 22 August 1936. Programme (2 copies) 1937: Miss Jeane Horne presents her pupils in a "Pot pourri" of song & dance scenas (With Shona Bennetts, Alexander Grant, Valmay Fredericks, Shirley Brundell, Joan Tandy, Alys Sugden, and many others). [?June 1937]. Programme (PR-12-0065 from the papers of Alexander Grant) Colonel W de Basil's Monte Carlo Russian Ballet direct from Covent Garden Opera House and the Alhambra Theatre London. Grand Opera House Wellingtron, 27 March - 10 April 1937. Programmes of ballets (Folded pamphlet)(2 copies, one pink and 1 cream) Colonel W de Basil's Monte Carlo Russian Ballet. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 24 April - May 1, 1937. Programme of ballets (Folded pamphlet) The greatest ballet tour in history. J C Williamson Ltd ... Colonel W de Basil's Monte Carlo Russian Ballet direct from Covent Garden Opera House and the Alhambra Theatre London. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 3-17 March [1937]. Programmes of ballet (Folded pamphlet) Otago School of Dancing. Recital. His Majesty's Theatre, 20 November [1937]. Programme. 1938: Nettleton-Edwards School of Dancing. Bery Nettleton [and] Bettina edwards present "The fairy shoemaker" and a miscellaneous programme. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 2-3 December 1938. Programme Annual recital presented by the pupils of The Margaret Oates Studio of Dancing. "The fleet returns". Town Hall Concert Chamber, 5 November 1938. Programme. 1939: J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present the celebrated Covent Garden Russian Ballet. Grand Opera House Wellington, 18 February - 1 March [1939]. Programmes of ballet (Folded pamphlet) Concert programme. Proceeds to assist Rowena Jackson, dancer of genius, to study in Europe. His Majesty's Theatre, 25 May 1939. Programme (with photograph of Rowena Jackson on cover) Quantity: 23 programmes and pamphlets. Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying under 250 mm. Provenance: Some purchased from Anah Dunsheath in September 2002. One programme donated by Alice Megget in 2008.

Date: 1939

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Geo Deslandes Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Dance-1939-01

Description: Shows a head and shoulders portrait of dancer John Turner, at the age of fifteen by courtesy of the "Radio record". "John Turner is the dancer for whom Anton Dolin, the Premier dancer of the Covent Garden Russian ballet, predicted a brilliant future". The flier quotes a favourable review by Trevor Lane in the "Radio record", 24 March, 1939,p.29. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 222 x 128 mm.

Date: 1920 - 1929

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1920s

Description: Includes programmes for: 1920: Miss Estelle Beere presents "A day at Seville". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 12 June 1920. Programme (2 copies) Miss Daphne Knight presents her pupils in "Prince Charming". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7-10 July 1920. Programme Miss Cecil Hall and her corps de ballet. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 4 November 1920. Programme 1921: Miss Estelle Beere's pupils. Miss Estelle Beere presents "The golden lily". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 12 November 1921. Programme Miss Daphne Knight's "Dance creation". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 19 October [1921]. Programme 1922: Miss Estelle Beere presents her Grand Dance Recital. Grand Opera House Wellington, 10-11 October 1922. Programme (2 copies) Miss Carwell Cooke's pupils in "Gwenwyn of the lonely tower". Grand Opera House Wellington, 16 September 1922. Programme (2 copies) Miss Cecil Hall and her Corps de Ballet (200 performers). His Majesty's Theatre (Auckland), Friday and Saturday [3-4 November 1922]. Programme Miss Daphne Knight presents her pupils in "Carnival". His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], commencing 9 August [1922]. Programme Mr Joe Knowsley presents his Annual Dance Extravaganza. Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 December 1922. Programme (2 copies) Miss Aileen Beresford's pupils' Annual Grand Phantasy. King's Theatre Newton, 28-30 September [1922?]. Programme 1923: Nesta Carwell-Cooke. "The children's happy holiday"; break-up of Miss Nesta Carwell-Cooke's classes. Grand Opera House Wellington, 20 October 1923. Programme (2 copies) Misses Williams and Gibbs present their pupils in "Dance-a-Mania". Grand Opera House Wellington, 11 August 1923. Programme "A Persian romance"; dance play, presented by Miss Kathleen O'Brien. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 October 1923. Programme Wellington Welcome Week. Programme arranged by Miss Kathleen O'Brien, May Marris and Matis Connop; with items by Miss Marjorie Buckeridge and Wee Jackie Harris. Grand Opera House, 7-14 July 1923. Programme 1924: Miss Estelle Beere presents her dance plays and divertissements. grand Opera House Wellington, 21 and 23 June 1924. Programme Miss Nesta Carwell Cooke presents "The children's happy holdiay", written by G Carwell Cooke. Grand Opera House Wellington, 9 August 1924. Programme (2 copies) Dance Fantasy to be presented by the pupils of the Connop School of Dancing and the Joe Knowsley School of Dancing. Concert Chamber Wellington, 11 November 1924. Programme Miss Gwen Gibbs presents her pupils in "Pot pourri". Grand Opera House, 15 November 1924. Programme Miss Kathleen O'Brien presents the dance play "In a Roman court", with tableau "The burning of Rome". Grand Opera House, 25 October 1924. Programme (2 copies, one with lighting directions) Miss Nanoya Wilson-Baudinet presents her original dance play "The golden lamp" and speciality dances. Concert Chamber Town Hall Wellington, 30 October 1924. Programme 1925: Miss Kathleen O'Brien presents the dance play "In old Castile". Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 November 1925. Programme 1926: Miss Estelle Beere presents her pupils in "The dance". All the dances arranged and taught by Miss Beere. Dresses designed by Miss Beere and the Mothers and made by the latter and Miss Norton (Professional). Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 and 22 May 1926. Programme Nesta Carwell-Cooke and Mrs John Hannah present "Hiawatha", dramatised version by Florence Holbrook. Grand Opera House, 13 November [1926]. Programme Dance recital by pupils of Miss Margery Myers. Proceeds for Commercial Travellers' and Warehousemen's Building Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 5 October 1926. Programme J C Williamson Ltd. presents Anna Pavlova. Provincial tour [1926]. "The magic flute", "Snowflakes", "Divertissements". Programme J C Williamson Ltd. presents Anna Pavlova. "Amarilla" [and] "Chopiniana". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season commencing 12 June 1926 [this programme 18 and 19 June?]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd. presents Anna Pavlova, in "The magic flute" [and] "Snowflakes". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season commencing 12 June 1926 [16 and 17 June?]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd. presents Anna Pavlova, in "Polish wedding", "The fairy doll", [and] "Divertissements". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season commencing 12 June 1926 [12, 14 and 15 June]. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd. presents Anna Pavlova. "Amarilla" [and] "Chopiniana". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 26 May - 5 June 1926. Programme J C Williamson Ltd. presents Anna Pavlova, in "The magic flute" [and] "Snowflakes". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. Season commencing 26 May 1926. Programme (2 copies) Anna Pavlova and her Ballet Russe. H.M. Theatre Dunedin, 29 June [1926]. Programme and illustrated promotional pamphlet 1927: Mr Joe Knowsley presents "Footlights and fantasies. Proceeds in aid of Rev Fielden Taylor's Christmas Cheer Fund. Grand Opera House Wellington, 3 December 1927. Programme (2 copies) Miss Kathleen O'Brien presents the dance play "Land of the sky blue water". Grand Opera House Wellington, 10 December 1927. Programme 1928?: Grand display by pupils of Miss Olive Lappan assisted by Mr J P Northey and pupils - in acrobatics. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 17 December [1928 or 1934 or 1945]. Programme 1928: Miss Kathleen O'Brien presents the dance play "A magical night in Troy" in aid of the National Art gallery. Grand Opera House, 17 November [1928]. Programme Quantity: 37 programmes. Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying under 250 mm.

Date: 1899

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to fairs]

Reference: Eph-B-FAIR-1899-02

Description: Programme for a variety fair, which featured the following performers: Miss Beere's dance pupils, Ruby Peterson & Birdie Foley, Mr Chapman's limelight views the the principal sights in the world; Estudiantina Band conducted by Mr J G Turner; Mr J G Turner on Kentucky bells; Irish jig by Little Georgie Paterson; comic songs by Mr J Hay-Dawson; Mr C Forrest the wellington Dante; Mr Jepson dancing the Sailor's Hornpipe; Gertie L Bell directing the Maypole; E J King & Sons' Orchestra, Minifie's Orchestra; Cimino's Orchestra.. The sideshows are also listed: Franco-German shooting gallery, Punch & Judy, Gipsy tent, Target shooting, Bowling saloon, Football kicking, Bran tub, Aunt Sally, Fish ponds, etc, etc. The text is surrounded by advertising panels for the following: Wertheim sewing machines from H Oscar Hewett & Co., Cenci's Millinery Depot, Nelson "AK" ale, Leighton's shoe repairs, T Brown & Co (men's clothing store in Willis Street), Empire Co. teas, T Shields tailor, Dresden Piano Company, W G Meldrum picture framer; W Campbell grocer, Rash & Gooder watchmakers and jewellers, Quaker Oats, Wellington Fresh Food & Ice Company Ltd, J F Sutherland pharmaceutical chemist; Vitadatio; Winton & McLaughlan pottery depot; "Zealandia" shirts, Mrs H Mason tea merchant. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on pamphlet, folded to 286 x 224 mm.

Date: 1926

From: [Theatre programmes of octavo size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1926-1

Description: Includes programmes for the following: By arrangement William A Hassan presents the J C Williamson 1926 New Aladdin pantomime from His Majesty's Theatre Melbourne. Country tour [29 May - 7 June 1926 Miss Estelle Beere presents her pupils in The Dance. Grand Opera House Wellington, 21-22 May 1926 Commercial Travellers' & Warehousemen's Association. Concert in aid of building fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 10 July 1926 J C Williamson Ltd present Maurice Moscovitch in "The fake". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 27 December 1926 J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd presents "The farmer's wife". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 1 April 1926 Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society presents "Florodora", a musical comedy in two acts by Owen Hall. Theatre Royal Christchurch commencing 26 May 1926 David Devitt presents by arrangement with J C Williamson Ltd, for the first time in New Zealand "The girl behind the counter". Grand Opera House, 2-4 December 1926 J C Williamson Ltd in conjunction with E J Carroll present Harry Green in "Give and take". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 15 May 1926 J C Williamson Ltd in conjunction with E J Carroll present Harry Green in "Give and take". Grand Opera House Wellington. commencing 24 May 1926 J C Williamson Ltd in conjunction with E J Carroll present Harry Green (the famous Hebrew comedian) in "Give and take". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 2 June 1926 Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 16 November 1926 Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers". Grand Opera House Wellington commencing 14 December 1926 Jazzland Revue Company. Theatre Royal [Christchurch, November 1926] The New English Humphrey Bishop Musical Comedy Co. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 1 December [1926] New Zealand Entertainers Ltd. International Vaudeville. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 21 April 1926 New Zealand Entertainers Ltd. International Vaudeville. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 18 May 1926 New Zealand Entertainers Ltd. International Vaudeville. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 28 July 1926 New Zealand Entertainers Ltd. International Vaudeville. Grand Opera House Wellington commencing 28 October 1926 J C Williamson Ltd presents Marie Burke, Herbert Browne, R Barrett-Lennard, Cecil Kellaway, Thelma Burness, Babette Odeal in "Katja", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 27 December 1926 J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd presents Royal Comic Opera Company in "Lilac time". His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], 19 June 1926. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd presents Royal Comic Opera Company in "Lilac time". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 20 July 1926 J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd by arrangement William Hassan presents "The new Aladdin" [with] Bruce Green as the Dame. Grand Opera House, commencing 28 April 1926 J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd by arrangement William Hassan presents "The new Aladdin" [with] Bruce Green as the Dame. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 8 May 1926 J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd by arrangement William Hassan presents "The new Aladdin" [with] Bruce Green as the Dame. His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], commencing 9 June 1926 J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present the New English Musical Comedy Company in "Primrose". Country tour J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present the New English Musical Comedy Company in "Primrose". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 1 May 1926 J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Frank Harvey [and] Remy Carpen in "Seventh heaven". Grand Opera House, commencing 3 April 1926 J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Frank Harvey [and] Remy Carpen in "Seventh heaven". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 5 May 1926 Dick White and Eric Edgley present Joseph Cunningham's New London Comedy Company in "The unfair sex". His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], commencing 13 December 1926 Dick White and Eric Edgley present Joseph Cunningham's New London Comedy Company in "The unfair sex". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 27 December 1927 J C Williamson Ltd presents Leon Gordon in his own play "White cargo". His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], commencing 29 September 1926 Y.M.C.A. Christchurch. Grand Jubilee gymnastic display. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 31 July 1926 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, approximately 220 mm.

Date: 1921

From: [Theatre programmes of octavo size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1921

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. "A country girl", by Lionel Monckton. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 6 October 1921. Programme. Mr Harry G Musgrove presents Wilkie Bard, the famous English comedian. Country tour 1921. Programme. Mr Harry G Musgrove presents Wilkie Bard, the famous English comedian. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 26 October 1921. Programme. Mr Harry G Musgrove presents Wilkie Bard, the famous English comedian. Grand Opera House Wellington. 17 November 1921. Programme. Mr Harry G Musgrove presents Wilkie Bard, the famous English comedian. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [29 November and 3 December] 1921. Programme. Mr Harry G Musgrove presents Wilkie Bard, the famous English comedian. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 6 December 1921. Programme. Miss Estelle Beere's pupils. Miss Estelle Beere presents "The golden lily". Grand Opera House Wellington. 12 November 1921. Programme. [Direction J & N Tait]. Madame Calve, soprano. With Signor Gasparri, tenor, and M Pintel, pianist. Town Hall Wellington. New Zealand tour [1921]. Programme Miss Carwell-Cooke's pupils. "Gwenwyn of the lonely tower". Grand Opera House Wellington. 5 November 1921. programme. Leo, Jan & Mischel Cherniavsky. (Violin, piano and cello). Country tour season 1921. Programme. Leo, Jan & Mischel Cherniavsky. (Violin, piano and cello). Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 June 1921. Programme. Leo, Jan & Mischel Cherniavsky. (Violin, piano and cello). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 13-14 July 1921. Programme. Leo, Jan & Mischel Cherniavsky. (Violin, piano and cello). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 17 & 19 August 1921. Programme. Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society. "The Cingalee". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 21 November 1921. Programme. Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society. "A country girl". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [July 18] 1921. Programme. Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society in "Paul Jones", by Robert Planquette. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 12 March 1921. Programme. Christchurch Competitions Society. First demonstration concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [1921]. Programme. Christchurch Sports Club. Canterbury Amateur Championships. [Boxing]. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [11 July 1921]. Programme. Christchurch Sports Club. Canterbury Amateur Championships. [Boxing]. Theatre Royal. [29 August 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "Chu Chin Chow", a musical extravaganza of the Orient. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 29 June 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "Chu Chin Chow", a musical extravaganza of the Orient. Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 July 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "Chu Chin Chow", a musical extravaganza of the Orient. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 12 August 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "Chu Chin Chow", a musical extravaganza of the Orient. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 27 August 1921. Programme. J C Williamson in conjunction with Hugh D McIntosh presents Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto". Country tour. [1921]. J C Williamson in conjunction with Hugh D McIntosh presents Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto", Dunedin. 6 January 1921. Programme. J C Williamson in conjunction with Hugh D McIntosh presents Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 22 January 1921. Programme. Pupils of Miss Cox and Miss Myers. Dance recital. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [1 November 1921]. Programme. Joseph Coyne season. "Nightie night". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 24 December 1921. Programme. Dunedin Amateur Operatic Society. "The cingalee", produced by Miss Eva Moore. His Majesty's Theatre. 30 April 1921. Programme. Dunedin Operatic Society. "Dorothy", by Cellier. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 November 1921. Programme. English Pierrots in "Bits and pieces". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 28 May 1921. Programme. English Pierrots in "Bits and pieces". Grand Opera House Wellington. 20 August 1921. Programme. English Pierrots in "Bits and pieces". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 3 September 1921. Programme. English Pierrots in "Bits and pieces". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 October 1921. Programme. English Pierrots in "Bits and pieces". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 October 1921. Programme. Fullers' Vaudeville. Princess Theatre Dunedin. Programmes for weeks beginning 17 January, 21 February, 28 March, 11 April, 30 May, 27 June, 25 July, 29 August, 12 September, 31 October, 21 November, 19 December (All fragile) Miss Helen Gard'ner presents "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 May 1921. Programme. Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 24 May 1921. Programme. Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers". Grand Opera House Wellington. 2 July 1921. Programme. Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 July 1921. Programme. Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 13 August 1921. Programme. Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The Mikado". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 12 September 1921. Programme. Miss Cecil Hall and her Corps de Ballet. 200 performers. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 18 August 1921. Programme. Jascha Heifetz (violinist). Four violin recitals. Samuel Chotzinoff at the piano. Town Hall Auckland. 3-12 August 1921. Programme. Jascha Heifetz (violinist). Three violin recitals. Samuel Chotzinoff at the piano. Town Hall Wellington. 17-25 August 1921. Programme. Annette Kellerman the modern Venus supported by her own company of Tivoli Follies. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [12 November 1921]. Programme. Annette Kellerman the modern Venus supported by her own company of Tivoli Follies. Grand Opera House Wellington. 15 December 1921. Programme. Miss Daphne Knight's "Dance creation". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 19 October 1921. Programme. Mischa Levitzki. Concerts of music for the pianoforte. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17 September 1921. Programme. Mischa Levitzki. Concerts of music for the pianoforte. Town Hall Wellington. 29 September 1921. Programme. Mischa Levitzki. Concerts of music for the pianoforte. Town Hall Auckland. 4 October 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present The Lilac Domino and Firefly Company. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 25 November 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present The Lilac Domino and Firefly Company. Country tour [Wellington 12 December 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "The Lilac Domino". Grand Opera House Wellington. 24 December 1921. Programme. William Lints & Co present the musical extravaganza "Surprise packet". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 9 February 1921. Programme. The Masqueraders. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 13 April 1921. Nazareth House recital. Theatre Royal Christchurch. With Agnes Cunningham, Nita Graham, John McGrath, Mrs W O Campbell, Kathleen Garven, Paula Scherek. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [29 October 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Comedy Company in "Paddy the next best thing", with Isobel Brosnan, Mr Anew McMaster, Mr Spencer Fisher, Mr Charles Courtneidge. Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 December 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Comedy Company in "Paddy the next best thing". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 17 December 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Comedy Company in "Paddy the next thing". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 24 December 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present John D O'Hara, with Robert Toms and Frederick Esmelton in "Three wise fools", by Austin Strong. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. August 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present John D O'Hara and Jules Jordan, with Robert Toms, Frederick Esmelton and Dorothy Seacombe, in "Welcome stranger", by Aaron Hoffman. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [1-14 September 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present John D O'Hara and Jules Jordan, with Robert Toms, Frederick Esmelton and Dorothy Seacombe, in "Welcome stranger", by Aaron Hoffman. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 15 September 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present John D O'Hara and Jules Jordan, with Robert Toms, Frederick Esmelton and Dorothy Seacombe, in "Welcome stranger", by Aaron Hoffman. Grand Opera House Wellington. 28 September 1921. Programme. Rosemary Rees English Comedy Coy in "The mollusc", by Hubert Henry Davies. Grand Opera House Wellington. [11 October 1921]. Programme. Rosemary Rees English Comedy Coy in "The mollusc", by Hubert Henry Davies. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [5 November 1921]. Programme. Rosemary Rees English Comedy Coy in "The mollusc", by Hubert Henry Davies. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. [14-21 November 1921]. Programme. J & N Tait and Bailey & Grant's superb pantomime "Sinbad the sailor". Country tour {1921]. Programme / pamphlet. J & N Tait and Bailey & Grant's superb pantomime "Sinbad the sailor". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 23 March 1921. Programme. J & N Tait and Bailey & Grant's superb pantomime "Sinbad the sailor". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 April 1921. Programme. J & N Tait and Bailey & Grant's superb pantomime "Sinbad the sailor". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 6 May 1921. Programme. J & N Tait and Bailey & Grant's superb pantomime "Sinbad the sailor". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 May 1921. Programme. J & N Tait present their New Musical Comedy Company in "Irene" by James Montgomery. Country tour [February 1921]. Programme / pamphlet. J & N Tait present their New Musical Comedy Company in "Irene" by James Montgomery. Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 January 1921. Programme. J & N Tait present their New Musical Comedy Company in "Irene" by James Montgomery. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 February 1921. Programme. J & N Tait present their New Musical Comedy Company in "Irene" by James Montgomery. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 9 February 1921. Programme. J & N Tait present their New Musical Comedy Company in "Irene" by James Montgomery. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [2-15 March 1921]. Programme. J & N Tait present Edgley and Dawe [and] Dan Agar in "Odds and ends". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [22 October 1921]. Programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The duke of Killiecrankie" and "Mary goes first". Country tour. [January 1921]. Pamphlet / programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The duke of Killiecrankie", by Captain Robert Marshall. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 11 January 1921. Programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The duke of Killiecrankie", by Captain Robert Marshall. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 25 January 1921. Programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The duke of Killiecrankie", by Captain Robert Marshall. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 12 February 1921. Programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The great adventure", by Arnold Bennett. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 March 1921. Programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The great adventure", by Arnold Bennett. Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 April 1921. Programme. Wellington Amateur Operatic Society. presents "The geisha". Grand Opera House Wellington. 22 October 1921. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions, with Allan Wilkie & Miss Hunter-Watts. "Hamlet". Theatre Royal Christchurch {May/June? 1921]. Programme / pamphlet. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions, with Allan Wilkie & Miss Hunter-Watts. "Hamlet". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [18-21 July 1921]. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions, with Allan Wilkie & Miss Hunter-Watts. "Hamlet". Grand Opera House Wellington. [29 August - 17 September 1921]. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions, with Allan Wilkie & Miss Hunter-Watts. "The merchant of Venice". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [May 1921]. Programme. (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions, with Allan Wilkie & Miss Hunter-Watts. "Twelfth night". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [May? 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson present their gorgeous pantomime extravaganza "Humpty-Dumpty". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 10 May 1921. Programme. J C Williamson present their gorgeous pantomime "Humpty Dumpty". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. [1921]. Programme. J C Williamson present their gorgeous pantomime "Humpty Dumpty". Grand OPera House Wellington. [8-21 June 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson present their gorgeous pantomime "Humpty Dumpty". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [23 June - 2 July 1921]. Programme. Y.M.C.A. Gymnastic carnival. Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 October 1921. Programme. Quantity: 95 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, approximately 220 mm.

Date: 1940

From: [Theatre programmes for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand. 1940-1949].

By: New Zealand Red Cross Society

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1940-01

Description: Includes page about the Gillies Gong, presented by the Red Cross for annual competition; pictures of performers Mr W S Wauchop, Mr Maurice Clare, Mrs Winifred Andrews, Mrs Craig Mackenzie, Mr Harison Cook, Estelle Beere, Major F H Lampen, Mr Kingi Tahiwi, Mrs Bessie McKinlay, Miss Cora Duncan, Miss Mary Butler, Miss Joan Goodwin, Mrs Clarice Ross, Miss Margaret Arlow, Miss Marjorie Millar, Miss Dawn Mazengarb. Contains a biographical article about Florence Nightingale, and group photographs of the Victoria League. The back page has a photograph of the Ngati-Poneke Young Maori Club. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programme, 34 pages, 280 x 210 mm.

Date: 1921

From: [Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1920-1929]

By: Turnbull, Hickson & Gooder, Ltd.

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1921-01

Description: Programme for a production of "The golden lily" and other "divertissements", by dance pupils of Estelle Beere. There was a full orchestra under Mr L Braund, piano by Miss Adele Bryers, scenic manager Jim McKenna, business manager G W Jenner, and manager Hugh Wilson. Front cover shows a fairy holding flowers and riding through the air. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, each 220 x 136 mm.

Date: 1923

From: [Theatre programmes of octavo size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1923

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Asche, Oscar, in conjunction with J C Williamson present "Cairo". Country tour. 1923. Programme. Asche, Oscar, in conjunction with J C Williamson present "Cairo". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 25 July 1923. Programme. Asche, Oscar, in conjunction with J C Williamson present "Cairo". Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 August 1923. Programme. Asche, Oscar, in conjunction with J C Williamson present "Cairo". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 3 September 1923. programme. Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. "Tutankhamen; a lyrical echo of ancient Egypt". His Majesty's Theatre. 15 September 1923. Programme. E J and Dan Carroll present "The sentimental bloke", by C J Dennis. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 22 February 1923. Programme. E J and Dan Carroll present "The sentimental bloke", by C J Dennis. Grand Opera House Wellington. 20 March 1923. Programme. E J and Dan Carroll present "The sentimental bloke", by C J Dennis. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 31 March 1923. Programme. E J and Dan Carroll present "The sentimental bloke". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 14 April 1923. Programme. Carwell-Cooke, Nesta. "The children's happy holiday"; break-up of Miss Nesta Carwell-Cooke's classes. Grand Opera House Wellington. 20 October 1923. Programme. Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society presents "The toreador" Christchurch. 13-20 August 1923. Programme. Christchurch Competitions Society. Second demonstration concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 25 May 1923. Programme. Harry Cohen presents Cosmo Hamilton's delicious comedy "Scandal" with Doris Duane. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26-28 April 1923. Programme. Harry Cohen presents Cosmo Hamilton's delicious comedy "Scandal" with Doris Duane. Grand Opera House Wellington. 17 July 1923. Programme. Tano Fama presents the Famous Diggers. Grand Opera House Wellington. 3 March 1923. Programme. Tano Fama presents the Famous Diggers and their ten beautiful girls in "Girls and glitter". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 5 April 1923. Programme. Tano Fama presents the Famous Diggers in their new sparkling revue "Tip Top". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 14 April 1923. programme. Allen Doone and Miss Edna Keeley in "Lucky O'Shea". Grand Opera House Wellington. 31 March 1923. Programme. Allen Doone and Edna Keeley in "Lucky O'Shea". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 23 April 1923. Programme. Allen Doone and Edna Keeley in "Molly Bawn". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 10 May 1923. Programme. Allen Doone and Edna Keeley in "Molly Bawn". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 21 June 1923. Programme. Miss Gertrude Elliott in "Bluebeard's 8th wife". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 1 December 1923. Programme. Miss Gertrude Elliott in "Woman to woman". Country tour 1923. Programme. Miss Gertrude Elliott in "Woman to woman". Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 December 1923. Programme. Tano Fama presents "Dick Whittington and his cat". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 17 November 1923. Programme. Fuller's Vaudeville. Princess Theatre Dunedin. Programmes for weeks beginning: 29 January, 19 March, 30 April, 14 May, 30 July, 27 August, 29 October 1923 (7 programmes in all) Miss Kathleen Garven, dramatic contralto, with Ernest Empson and Miss Nellie Hayward. Song recital. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 December 1923. Programme. Grand Ballets and divertissements. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 24-25 October 1923. Programme. Lawrence Grossmith in "Ambrose Applejohn's adventure". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 December 1923. Programme. Miss Cecil Hall presents "Pot pourri". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 8 November 1923. Programme. Sir Harry Lauder. Country tour. May/June 1923. Programme (2 copies) Sir Harry Lauder. Grand Opera House Wellington. 16-23 May 1923. Programme. Sir Harry Lauder. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 1 June 1923. Programme. Sir Harry Lauder. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [12-23 June 1923]. Programme. Sir Harry Lauder. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 21 June 1923. Programme. Benno Moiseiwitsch [pianist]. Second concert. Town Hall Auckland. 1 October 1923. Programme. Miss Kathleen O'Brien. "A Persian romance" dance play. Grand Opera House. 27 October 1923. Programme. Emelie Polini in "The lie". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 9 May 1923. Programme. Emelie Polini in "The lie". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 July 1923. Programme.J C Williamson Ltd present Emilie Polini and Frank Harvey in "My lady's dress", by Edward Knoblock. Country tour, 1923. Programme Emelie Polini and Frank Harvey in "My lady's dress", by Edward Knoblock. Grand Opera House Wellington. 1 June 1923. Programme. Wellington Amateur Operatic Society presents "The toreador". Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 June 1923. Programme. Wellington Girls' College gymnastic display and entertainment under the direction of Mrs Taylor and Miss Helen Gard'ner. Grand Opera House Wellington. 24 October 1923. Programme. Wellington Welcome Week. (Items presented by Miss Estelle Beere and Miss Helen Gard'ner). Grand Opera House. 7-14 July 1923. Programme. Misses Williams and Gibbs of the School of Dancing, 119 Manners St., present their pupils in "Dance-a-mania". Grand Opera House Wellington. 11 August 1923. Programme. J C Williamson NZ Ltd present "The beggar's opera". Country tour. (Harry Schofield as the Beggar). December 1923. Programme. J C Williamson NZ Ltd present "The beggar's opera". Grand Opera House Wellington. 1 December 1923. Programme. J C Williamson NZ Ltd present "The beggar's opera". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 December 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "The cabaret girl". Country tour. 1923. Programme. (On this programme the company is called the New English Musical Comedy Company). J C Williamson Ltd present "The cabaret girl". Grand Opera House Wellington. 31 October 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "The cabaret girl". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 1 December 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Miss Lee White in "Bran Pie". Grand Opera House Wellington. 13 January 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Miss Lee White in "Bran pie". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 29 January 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Miss Lee White in "Bran pie". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 12 February 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Miss Lee White in "Bran pie". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 5 March 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "The forty thieves" (with Mona Magnet, Daisy Yates, Joe Brennan, Phyllis Beadon, Edgley & Dawe, Ida Newton, Jack Cannot, Phyllis Amery, George Mackay, Joe Morris, Reginald Roberts, Norman W Lee, George Willoughby, Mello & Nello). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 25 May 1923. Programme. J C Williamson present "The 40 thieves". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 4 June 1923. Programme. J C Williamson present Louis Bennison in "The great lover". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 15 January 1923. Programme. J C Williamson present Louis Bennison in "The lady of my dreams". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 January 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents "The peep show" (with Phyllis Beadon, Mona Magnet, William Greene, J H Wakefield, Jack Cannot, Phyllis Amery, Frederick Mackay, George Willoughby, Norman Lee, Bertha Collins, Edgley and Dawe, Rene Barlee, Reg Roberts, Phyllis Porter, Daisy Yates). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 11 April 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "The peep show". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 19 May 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents "The peep show". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 29 May 1923. Programme. J C Williamson's New English Company presents "If winter comes". Grand Opera House Wellington. 17 November 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents the New English Musical Comedy Co in "Mary". Theatre Royal. 26 February 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents the New English Musical Comedy Company in "A night out". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 19 February 1923. programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Musical Comedy Co in "A night out". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 8 March 1923. Programme. Y.M.C.A. Christchurch. Grand physical culture display. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 1 September 1923. Programme Y.M.C.A. Gymnastic Carnival. Grand Opera House Wellington. 29 September 1923. Programme. Quantity: 73 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, approximately 220 mm.

Date: 1920 - 1929

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1920s

Description: Includes programmes for the following: 1920: John Hopkins presents The Dandies of 1920. Christchurch season. Choral Hall, 28 June - 6 July 1920. 1921: The Fashion Plate Dandies. NZ tour 1920-21. [3 different programme/flyers]. 1921. Alexander Watson, England's foremost platform entertainer. "J.M. Barrie selections". Town Hall Concert Chamber (Wellington), 27 September [1921]. (Donated by Mr I W Parker in 1976). England's foremost platform entertainer Alexander Watson, the idol of two hemispheres. Popular miscellaneous recital (J M Barrie, Rudyard Kipling, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain). Positively one night only in Wanganui. Municipal Opera House, 12 October [1921] Monster Matinee in aid of St Mary of the Angels' Re-building Fund. (With Miss Kathleen O'Brien's pupils, Miss Estelle Beere's pupils, Miss Teresa McEnroe, Signor L Cesaroni, Master Winston McCarthy, Miss Gladys Campbell's pupils, Mr Ben O'Brien, Mr Herbert Woods, Miss Saunders' dance pupils, Miss Thyra Williams, Miss Doris Guise's pupils). His Majesty's Theatre Courtenay Place, 4 May 1921. Programme / flier 1922: "Charley's Aunt" Social Club. Opening night, Town Hall (Concert Chamber), Thursday 18 May, 1922. Programme (2 different coloured copies)(with Mr B O'Connor, Mr Sidney Tingey, Miss Ethel Lissack, Mr George Austin Blackie, Mr Culford Bell, Miss Mabelle Esquilant, Mr George Clapham, Mr Hamilton Hodges, Miss Leah Hyman, Mr Jack Wilkinson, Mr E W Lee, Mrs C Tilleard Natusch. President J Culford Bell, Secy Norman E Aitken). 1924: Wellington Stage Employees' Sick & benefit Society. Grand concert kindly given by some of the principals of the Humphrey Bishop Comedy & Operatic Company and Musgrove Vaudeville Artists. Grand Opera House. 6 July 1924. 1926: Auckland University College Students' Association. Tenth carnival. His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland. 7-8 June 1926. (and Official capping ceremony, 13 May). Auckland University College Students' Association. "Size three". His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland. 7-8 June 1926. Canterbury College Capping carnival. (Illus Spenser Penlington). Choral Hall, 12-15 May 1926. 1927: "Bubbly" Canterbury College Capping carnival. Theatre Royal, 6-9 May 1927. "The midnight frolics". Direction Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller. Souvenir portrait sheet. [1927]. Carter the Great. [Souvenir envelope. 1927]. 1929: Canterbury College Revue. "Hiccups". Concert Hall, 7-9 May 1929. Quantity: 16 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, under 300 mm. Provenance: One item from the collection of Raymond Hedges, 2002.

Date: 1996-1997, 1961

From: National Dance Archive of New Zealand : Records

Reference: 2003-169-04/01

Description: Also photocopied pages related to case heard in the Supreme Court `Gordon and another v Beere and others', 1961 re estate of Estelle Beere Papers relating to `Leap in Faith: My dance through life' by Shona Dunlop MacTavish, published by Longacre Press, Dunedin Undated letters to Jennifer from Jean (Birkenhead, Auckland), ca 1990s Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1940 - 1944

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1940/1944

Description: Includes programmes for: 1940: English Folk Dance and Song Society. New Zealand Branch. Programme of Festival demonstration. Centennial Exhibition Assembly Hall, 6 January 1940 (2 copies) 1941: Song and dance extravaganza by pupils of Miss Adeline Burnette. Concert Chamber, 17 July 1941. Programme 1941?: In the presence of Sir Harry and Lady Batterbee. Miss Estelle Beere and Miss Joan Beere present "An evening of dance". Proceeds to be given to A.N.A. Christmas Comforts Fund. 8 November [1941?]. Programme 1941: Miss Joan Mabin presents her pupils in a dance extravaganza, assisted by other leading Wellington artists. Concert Chamber Town Hall, 9 December 1941. Programme (with cover portrait of Joan Mabin)(Other performers included Keith Wood, Jim Davidson on accordion, singers Lois Foot, Phoebe Lawson, Mr A L Elston. The orchestra was under Mrs Bernard Webb) 1941: "Let's get together" presented by The Margaret Oates School of Dancing. Town Hall, Concert Chamber, 13 December 1941. Programme 1941: Recital of ballet by pupils of Diana Power-Palmer School of Russian Ballet. Concert Chamber Town Hall, 22 November 1941. Programme 1942: [Australasian Society of Operatic Dancing concert] (including "Hungarian ballet" arranged by Miss Jean Horne, "On a Sunday afternoon" arranged by Kathleen Bartosh, "Asturiana Soy" arranged by Phyllis Oliver, "Vienna Woods" arranged by Jean Scott, "Moonlight ballet" arranged by Dorothy Daniels, "Conflict" arranged by Gwen Gibbs; dancers including Joy Smith, Alexander Grant, Ralph Wilken, Meta McKenna, Edna Whitelaw). [Technical College Hall, October? 1942] Programme / flyer (PR-12-0065, from the papers of Alexander Grant) 1942: Miss Dorothy Daniels presents her students in a Dance recital. Wellington Technical College Theatre, 12 December 1942. Programme 1942: Grand benefit matinee of ballet presented by Diana Power-Palmer. Concert Chamber Town Hall, 28 March 1942. Programme 1942: Wellington Competitions Society. Grand Monster Matinee ... and Grand Variety Entertainment, Saturday May 2nd (With Alexander Grant, Leigh Brewer, Beverly Gruar, Yvonne Algar, Adeline Burnette Studio of Dancing, Meta Mckenna, Joan Mabin, Tommy Petherick, Ralph Wilkin, Kate Jourdain, Valda Crawford, Norman Draper, etc). Programme (2 copies) 1944: J C Williamson Theatres Ltd have the honour to present Borovansky Ballet of 40. Promotional pamphlet [1944] Borovansky Ballet of 40. New Zealand tour 1944. Programme no. 1 ("Les sylphides", "Facade", "Sigrid", "Fantasy on Grieg's Concerto in A Minor"). Borovansky Ballet of 40. New Zealand tour 1944-45. Programme no. 1 ("Les slyphides" (one copy corrected to sylphides), "Facade", "Sigrid", "Fantasy on Grieg's Concerto in A Minor"). (3 copies, slightly varying) Borovansky Ballet of 40. New Zealand tour 1944. Programme no. 2 ("The Swan Lake", "Sea legend", "En saga", "L'Amour ridicule"). Borovansky Ballet of 40. New Zealand tour 1944-45. Programme no. 2 ("The Swan Lake", "Sea legend", "En saga", "L'Amour ridicule") (2 copies) Borovansky Ballet of 40. New Zealand tour 1944-45. Programme no. 3 ("The Swan Lake", "En saga", "Sea legend", "L'Amour ridicule"). Borovansky Ballet of 40. New Zealand tour 1944-45. Programme no. 3 ("The Swan Lake", "En saga", "Sea legend", "L'Amour ridicule"). Borovansky Ballet of 40. "Les sylphides", "Facade", "Sigrid", "Fantasy on Grieg's Concerto in A Minor". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 31 October 1944. Programme (2 copies) Borovansky Ballet of 40. "Giselle", "Le spectre de la rose", "Divertissements". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6 November 1944. Programme (2 copies) Borovansky Ballet of 40. "The Swan Lake", "En saga", "Sea legend", "Capriccio Italien". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 13 November 1944. Programme (2 copies) Borovansky Ballet of 40. "Autumn leaves", "Facade", "Vltava", "L'Amour ridicule". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 20 November 1944. Programme (2 copies) Borovansky Ballet of 40. "Autumn leaves", "Sigrid", "Giselle". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 23 November 1944. Programme (2 copies) Borovansky Ballet of 40. "Les sylphides", "Facade", "Sigrid", "Capriccio Italien". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 24-25 November 1944. Programme Borovansky Ballet of 40. "Les sylphides", "Facade", "Sigrid", "Fantasy on Grieg's Concerto in A Minor". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 16 December 1944. Programme Borovansky Ballet of 40. "Giselle", "Le spectre de la rose", "Divertissement". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 21-22 December 1944. Programme Borovansky Ballet of 40. "The Swan Lake", "En saga", "Sea legend", "Capriccio Italien". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 23-28 December 1944. Programme Borovansky Ballet of 40. "Autumn leaves", "Facade", "Vltava", "L'Amour ridicule". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 29-30 December 1944. Programme Mis Jeane Horne presents her pupils in a recital of ballets and divertissements. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 26 & 28 October 1944. Programme (with Alexander Grant) (PR-12-0065) Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying under 250 mm.

Date: [ca 1959-1996]

Reference: MS-Papers-12136

Description: Four pages of photocopied typescript manuscript biography of the Wellington dancer and dance teacher Estelle Girda Beere. Most of the manuscript is very similar to the text by Jan Bolwell published as the entry for Beere in the 'Dictionary of New Zealand Biography', although edited for style. Quantity: 1 folder(s) 4 leaves stapled together. Physical Description: Typescript manuscript with annotations (photocopy). Provenance: Donated by Ms R Robertson, Wellington, October 2016.