Hen's Teeth

Date: 1996

From: Circa Theatre: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size]

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCA-1996

Description: Includes: Pamphlet: 1996 20th birthday season (2 copies) Ticket booklet "Circa 1976 - 1996". Book launch. Invitation card to Joan McCracken. "Arcadia", by Tom Stoppard; director Susan Wilson; designed by Andrew Moyes; lighting design by Paul O'Brien; costume design by Donna Jefferis; starring Katherine McRae, Steven Lovatt, Bruce Phillips and Miranda Harcourt; with Peter Vere-Jones, Denise O'Connell, Stephen Gledhill, Lloyd Scott, Tina Retgien, Tim Spite, and Peter Hambleton. Music by Jonathon Besser, Jonathon Besser Ensemble. Circa Theatre, from 12 January 1996. Programme (2 copies) and pamphlet (2 copies) "Broken glass", by Arthur Miller; from 'Journey to Broken Glass' by Christopher Bigsby. Directed by Susan Wilson; designed by Brett Blenkin; lighting design by Phil Blackburn; costume design Helen Morris; and original cello music composed and performed by Janet Holborow. Starring Helen Moulder, Bruce Phillips, Prue Langbein, Ray Henwood, Donna Akersten and Stephen Gledhill. Circa Theatre, from 29 June 1996. Programme (2 copies) "C'mon black", by Roger Hall. Directed by Danny Mulheron; designed by Grant Tilly; lighting design by Phil Blackburn; original guitar music composed and performed by Graham Wardrop. Starring Grant Tilly. Circa Theatre, from 2 November 1996. Programme (2 copies) "Cold turkey", by Patrick Evans; directed by Ross Jolly; designed by Brett Blenkin; lighting design by Phil Blackburn. Starring Danny Mulheron, Peter Hambleton and John Wraight. Circa Theatre, from 10 October 1996. Programme and pamphlet (2 copies), plus ticket "Hamlet", by Shakespeare; directed by Bruce Phillips; designed by Andrew Moyes; lighting design by Helen Todd; costumes by Helen Morrish. Starring Tim Balme; with Peter Hambleton, Grant Tilly, Jed Brophy, Jacob Rajan, Katie Wolfe, Jim Moriarty, Donna Akersten, and Peter Feeney. Circa Theatre, from 6 September 1996. Programmes (2 copies) Hen's Teeth presents a season of women comedians "Hen's Teeth: Raw eggs and old boilers", produced by Kate JasonSmith. Featuring Lee Hatherly; with Rose Beauchamp, Bub Bridger, Kate Harcourt, Lorae Parry, Madeline McNamara, Lindy Hatherly, Sally Rodwell, Prue Langbein, Sue Dunlop, Marg Layton, Cathie Sheat, Pinky Agnew, April Mardle, Carmel McGlone, Ann Pacey, and Dorothy McKegg. Circa Theatre from 5 March 1996. Flyer (2 copies) "Ka Shue; Letters home" written and performed by Lynda Chanwai-Earle; directed by James Littlewood; designed by John Parker; lighting designed by Bolke Waters. Circa Theatre from 13 March 1996. Programme, flyer, and small flyer "Market forces", by Roger Hall; directed by Danny Mulheron; designed by Andrew Moyes; lighting design by Kirsty Chamberlain; costumes by Jan Tait. Starring Brian Sergent, Ian Watkin, Ross Jolly, Susan Wilson, Ray Henwood, Katherine Beasley, and Joanne Mildenhall. Circa Theatre from 1 March 1996. Programme (2 copies), plus ticket "Master class", by Terrence McNally; directed by Colin McColl; designed by Tony Rabbit; starring Ellie Smith, with Lyndee-Jane Rutherford, Jenny Wollerman, Cameron Rhodes, and accompanied by Paul Barrett. Circa Theatre from 15 November 1996. Programme (2 copies) and promotional pamphlet (2 copies) "My Night with Reg", by Kevin Elyot; directed by Ralph McAllister; starring Donald Baigent, Robert Bell, Jeff Boyd, Nic Farra, Neill Rea, and Lewis Rowe. Circa Theatre from 12 April 1996. Promotional flyer "The Nickle Nackle tree", based on the book by Lynley Dodd. Directed, choreographed and costumed by Paul Jenden; original music by Jan Bolton; featuring Liz Fa'alogo and the Nickle Nackle Band. Circa Theatre from 1 July 1996. Promotional flyer (2 copies) "Picasso at the Lapin Agile", by Steve Martin; directed by Ross Jolly; designed by Brett Blenkin; lighting design by Phil Blackburn; costume design Helen Morrish; starring Bruce Phillips, Tim Spite, Jed Brophy, Peter Vere-Jones, Jo Briant, Aimie Belton, Stephen Gledhill, Timothy Bartlett, Jolene Langman, and Peter Daube. Circa Theatre 18 May 1996. Programme (2 copies) and promotional flyer (2 copies) one with an invitation from Deloitte to after-show drinks and supper on 18 June 1996 "Skylight", by David Hare; directed by Bruce Phillips; designed by Prunella Wilde; lighting design by Kirsty Chamberlain. Starring Michele Amas, Ray Henwood, and James Coleman. Circa Theatre from 3 August 1996. Programme "Three tall women", by Edward Albee; directed by Cathy Downes; designed by Cathy Downes and John Parker; costume design by Donna Jeffries; lighting design by Phil Blackburn; starring Jennifer Ludlam, Yvonne Lawley, Larissa Matheson, and Eryn Wilson. Circa Theatre from 24 February 1996. Programme (2 copies) "The Vampyre dances", by Allen O'Leary, adapted from "Our vampires, ourselves" by Nina Auerbach. Directed by Murray Lynch; set and costume design by John Parker, lighting design by Phil Blackburn; paintings created by Jo Lowe. Starring Jacob Rajan, Peter Hambleton, Claire Waldron, Nicola Murphy, Murray Murphy, and Sean Allan. Live music by Janet Roddick. Circa Theatre from 2 August 1996. Programme, and shaped promotional pamphlet (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1990

Reference: Eph-B-DRAMA-1990

Description: Includes: New Zealand International Festival of the Arts presents Abbey Theatre in "Shadow of a gunman", by Sean O'Casey. State Opera House, 14-17 March [1990]. Programme (2 copies) Acting classes, Miramar Community Centre, commencing Sat 3rd March [1990]. Photocopied handwritten flyer "Daughter of Hens' Teeth"; a season of women comedians. Sandra McKay, Madeline McNamara, Helen Moulder, Lorae Parry, Sally Rodwell, Michelle Scullion (music); producer Kate JasonSmith. Wellington Town Hall Concert Chamber, 17-23 March [1990]. Flyer An evening with Michael Holroyd: "What the playwright said to the actress". Hugh Mackenzie Lecture Theatre, Centre for Continuing Education, Victoria University of Wellington, 22 March [1990]. Flyer "Such sweet thunder"; a solo performance by Sylvia Rands [1990]. Programme and flyer Wellington Performing Arts Centre, 19 King St (off Adelaide Road). Theatre explorations class - adults. Tutor Warwick Broadhead, commencing 3 March 1990. Flyer Wellington Performing Arts Centre, 19 King St (off Adelaide Road). Script-development workshop, Sunday 11 March, 10.00 - 4 00. Tutor Sarah Raymond. Texts: Middle-age spread by Roger Hall; The Lover, by Harold Pinter. Flyer Colin McLennan presents "An evening with Peter Ustinov". [Australasian tour booklet 1990] Quantity: 10 programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Photocopies and offset prints, varying sizes up to quarto.

Date: 1990

By: Guise, Roger, active 1984

Reference: Eph-D-VARIETY-1990

Description: Includes: Ronnie Corbett live in concert. Wellington Michael Fowler Centre 11 April; Christchurch Town Hall 12 April; Auckland Logan Campbell Theatre 13-15 April [1990] Daughters of Hen's Teeth, a brand new comedy show. Wellington Town Hall Concert Chamber, 17-23 March [1990] He's back for an exclusive 1990 tour: Andrew Newton, world famous hypnotist. [Upper Hutt] Civic Centre, Fri 27th [1990] Australia's Penthouse Pet Party. Appearing James Cabaret, Sat 18 August [1990] (2 copies) Last chance to see NZ's own King of Comedy before this funny man departs for the Edinburgh Festival. Peter Rowley, Hammond Gamble, Beaver, Geoff Castle. The V.I.P. Touring Co. Poster design Roger Guise [Tour itinerary. 1990] Robin Sutherland for ASL Productions, in association with John Gore & MTP productions London presents "The Thunderbirds are coming" direct from London with the original West End cast. "Thunderbirds F.A.B." plus "Space panorama". Dunedin for 2 nights only, Regent Theatre 6-7 September [1990?] "Thunderbirds F.A.B." St James Theatre, 28-31 May [1990?] United Theatre Sports. Hey! The Christians are on at the Coliseum. Big deal! United Theatre Sports is on at the State Opera House. Grand National Final, 21-22 October [1990] The National Foundation for the Deaf presents, direct from Hollywood, "Variety '90", in association with Syd Walker Promotions Ltd. Theatre Royal Christchurch 22-23 May [1990] (3 copies, one without venue specified) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes ranging up to 600 mm.

Date: 1992

By: Hatherly, Leone Rosemary Lucille, 1938-2012

Reference: Eph-D-VARIETY-1992-01

Description: A swirling semi-abstract design in red, green and black, showing masks, hens, trees, fern fronds. Extended Title - Thanks to Australia New Zealand Foundation promoting friendship across the Tasman, and Ministry External Relations and Trade, Manatu Ahuatanga Tawah[i] Tauhoko Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Relief print on poster, 700 x 490 mm. Provenance: Donated by Ms Lee Hatherly in 2002.

Date: 1990 - 1994

By: Circa Theatre (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-D-CIRCA-1990/1994

Description: Includes posters for: 1990: Breaking the code, by Hugh Whitemore, from 17 October 1990. Circa Theatre presents "Suspect"; there's a new game of murder ... every night! Oh my God, it's a household object! Stunning improvisation ... very very funny. Open Feb 23, book now [1990] (2 copies) Weed, a new comedy by Anthony McCarten, from 20 July [1990]. 1991: Hens' Teeth. "Squawk this way!". Circa, from Nov 22nd 1991 (2 copies) 1992: The glass menagerie; truth in the pleasant disguise of illusion, Tennessee Williams' classic, directed by William Walker. Circa Theatre from April 10th, with Deidre O'Connor, Jonathan Hendry, Emma Robinson, Andrew Laing [1992] Hens' Teeth. "Squawk this way!". Circa, return season, opens Friday 17 January 1992 "Joyful & triumphant", by Robert Lord. Tower season of the award winning comedy. The touching funny 1992 Festival hit returns to Circa. Original cast, directed by Susan Wilson, with Grant Tilly, Cathy Downes, Dorothy McKegg, Jane Waddell, Bruce Phillips, Judie Douglass, Michele Amas. November 18th - December 23rd [1993] (slight damages at right edge) 1993: Rachel McAlpine's "Farewell speech", with Geraldine Brophy, Cathy Downes, Jennifer Ludlam, adapted for the stage by Cathy Downes. Directed by Stuart Devenie; designed by Dorita Hannah. Watershed Auckland 13-30 Oct; Repertory Christchurch 4-18 Nov; Circa Wellington 9 Sept - 9 Oct [1993] (2 copies) Lashings of whipped cream, written and performed by Fiona Samuel, directed by Louise Dunne, designed by Dorita Hannah. Genuine 18 yr old! Wellington, Circa Theatre from Sept 10; Auckland Watershed, from Oct 14; Christchurch repertory, from Nov 5 [1993]. "Ophelia thinks harder, by J Betts & W Shakespeare. WOPPA Festival. Circa Theatre Oct 14 - Nov 13 [1993] "Unidentified human remains & the true nature of love", by Brad Fraser. Circa from January 22 [1993]. Mission Hall Design 1994: Tony Kushner's "Angels in America"; a gay fantasia on national themes. Directed by Susan Wilson, opening the new theatre on the waterfront. Opens 5th Nov [1994] Beautiful thing, by Jonathan Harvey. From January 6, 1994. Design and artwork by Graphi Max (2 copies - 1 slightly damaged) Hens' Teeth; a season of women comedians. The Classic Collection, Feb 25 - March 12, Circa Theatre I hate Hamlet, by Paul Rudnick; directed by Ross Jolly. The last show at 'old' Circa. Opens Friday 23rd Sept 1994 (2 copies) Quantity: 15 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters (and some duplicates). Physical Description: Photolithographs, on posters, sizes varying around 700 x 450 mm.

Date: 22 Dec 1988

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

Reference: OHInt-0013-021

Description: Recording of the closing night performance of 'Hens' Teeth'. Performers are Lee Hatherly, Brenda Kendall, Bub Bridger, Kate Harcourt, Rema Te Wiata, Lorae Parry, Anne Jones, Kate Jason-Smith, Marg Layton, Kate Watson and others. Recorded at Circa Theatre on 22 December 1988. Venue - Wellington Recorded by - Ian Wedde Venue - Circa Theatre, Harris Street, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003197 - OHC-003198 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 1 Dec 1988 - 01 Dec 1988

From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive

Reference: OHInt-0013-020

Description: Recording of a season of women comedians at Circa Theatre. Performers are Lee Hatherly, Brenda Kendall, Bub Bridger, Kate Harcourt, Rima Te Wiata, Lorae Parry, Anne Jones, Kate Jason-Smith, Marg Layton, Kate Watson and others. The performance of 1 December 1988 was recorded. Venue - Wellington Recorded by - Ian Wedde Venue - Circa Theatre, Harris Street, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003195 - OHC-003196 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 10 Jun 1993

From: Media Women Oral History Project

By: Hatherly, Leone Rosemary Lucille, 1938-2012

Reference: OHInt-0052/6

Description: Talks about family background and early life; parents both English but moved to Australia where Leone Hatherly was born; education at Miss Simons Nursery School, Walford High School, Unley High School in Adelaide; interest from an early age in elocution and acting; then work in the Adelaide Public Library studying for library qualifications. Discusses move to New Zealand; marriage to Mervyn Hatherly; announcers' training course in Wellington; work as a shopping announcer on Radio Geyserland in Rotorua; attitude towards women and influence of the Women's Movement; transfer to Christchurch as a news reader; move to Wellington as an announcer; mentions John Craig, Earl Rowe, Beverley Wakeham. Details involvement in the Women's Movement and other political activities; variety of work for the Concert Programme and National Radio; difficulties encountered with employers at Radio New Zealand; work on Saturday Scrapbook; work as MC for Hen's Teeth women's comedy show. Access Contact - See oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Anna Cottrell Venue - Wellington Accompanying material - Includes article `I'll always keep your letters' in New Zealand Women's Weekly, 20 Feb 1989 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 5 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB 1108.

Date: 1990

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1990

Description: Includes: New Zealand International Festival of the Arts presents Airjazz. University Memorial Theatre, 5-10 March 1990. Programme with inset loose sheet (2 copies), and 1 ticket New Zealand International Festival of the Arts presents Max Bygraves, featuring Max Bygraves with Peter Warham, Walter Thompson, Yolande Gibson, Terry Crayford Quartet. Michael Fowler Centre, 13 March 1990. Programme (2 copies) Circus Oz. NZ International Festival of the Arts. Festival Big Top, Hutt recreation Ground, 6-16 March 1990. Programme, and wallet of five tickets "Daughter of Hen's Teeth". Produced by Kate JasonSmith, designed by Debra Bustin, choreographed by Jamie Bull. New Zaland International Festival of the Arts. Illott Concert Chamber of the Wellington Town Hall, 17-23 March 1990. Programme (2 copies) New Zealand International Festival of the Arts presents L'Ecran Humain in "Univers - Destination without limbs", 13-17 March 1990. Programme (2 copies) The New Zealand Puppet Theatre presents "Out of hand", a performance for objects, performed by Anne Forbes; directed by Nick Blake. Lopdell House, 2-3 June; Maidment Little Theatre, 7-11 June [1990?]. Programme The Coasters present "Palace of variety; music hall '90". Southwards Theatre Paraparaumu, Sept/Oct 1990. Programme New Zealand International Festival of the Arts presents the Fay Richwhite jazz and cabaret season with Gary McCormick and Hamond [Hammond] Gamble. Plaza Internatal Ballroom, 11 March [1990]. Programme Aotea Centre in association with Marguerite Pepper Productions presents MTP's "Thunderbirds F.A.B.". Aotea Centre, 23-26 May [1990]. Flyer only United Theatre Sports. Kiwi comedy combat at Labour Weekend. National final, 21-22 October [1990?]. Flyer only New Zealand International Festival of the Arts presents Velo Theatre in "Enveloppes et deballages". National Library Auditorium, 8-13 March 1990. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programme and flyers, sizes varying up to 288 x 157 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources include J Taylor (1995) and Dame Miria Simpson.

Date: 1988-1990

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: 96-140-8/3

Description: Hen's Teeth, Te Rakau Hua o Te Wao Tapu, Nga Paiaka, Circa Theatre, Downstage, visual arts, crafts, around the festival, NZSO (Donohoe) and Tudor Consort Quantity: 1 folder(s) (file).

Date: 1996-1997

From: Arts on Tour New Zealand: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-9014-060

Description: Includes tour itineraries, media releases and reviews of a tour by the New Zealand comedy group `Hen's teeth' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1989

From: Parry, Lorae, 1955- :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-8985-1

Description: Photographs of Carmel McGlone and Lorae Parry in the Hen's Teeth production 'Nudger and Digger', taken 1989. One of the photographs was taken by Greg Baker. Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Resin coated paper prints

Date: 1996

From: Arts on Tour New Zealand: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-9014-061

Description: Includes tour itineraries, media releases and promotional material relating to a tour by the New Zealand comedy group `Hen's teeth' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [198-?]

From: Dunlop, Susan :Photographs

By: Smart, Dulcie, active 1975-2013

Reference: PAColl-9283-14

Description: Madeline McNamara and Lorae Parry in Hen's Teeth, taken ca 1980s by Dulcie Smart Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler print, 10.2 x 15.2 cm

Date: [ca 1998]

From: Arts on Tour New Zealand: Collection

By: Hen's Teeth

Reference: OHV-1440

Description: Excerpts from "Hens' Teeth - A Season of Women Comedians". Highlights from Women's Comedy Festival. Snippets of various performers, some stand-up, some comedy characters, some comedy songs. Title transcribed from item. Date taken from donor inventory. Donor inventory notes that the end of the tape includes some material possibly featuring Danny Mulheron and Jed Brophy. Quantity: 1 videocassette(s). 16 Minutes. Search dates: 1998 Processing information: Description created from item and donor inventory. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.

Date: 1989

Reference: Eph-D-DEPOT-1989

Description: Includes: "Boing"; live music, theatre, dance, film. 10-22 October [1989]. (2 copies) "Boing"; a Spring release. Films, dance, theatre, puppetry, live music, food & alcohol. Depot Theatre, 10-22 Oct [1989]. Yellow poster (2 copies) "Chimera"; a solo performance from Mary Jane O'Reilly. Depot Theatre, 24-28 January & 31 January - 4 February [1989] "Digger and Nudger try harder". Extended to the Depot. Carmel McGlone and Lorae Parry; directed by Jean Betts. Depot Theatre, 9-22 December [1989] (2 copies) "Hens' Teeth; the second bite!" Depot Theatre return season, 9 Feb - 11 March 1989 (3 copies) "In the wilderness without a hat" (On Ilkla Moor b'aht'at), by Hone Tuwhare. Te Ika a Maui Players; Te Ohu Whakaari. Directed by Rangimoana Taylor; produced by Jim Moriarty. Depot, from July 19th [1989] (2 copies) "The island"; a play all about desire, by Raewyn Gwilliam. Directed by Richard Mudford; the actors Micheala Rooney, Barbara Laurenson, John Wraight. Opens May 3 [1989. Poster] design: Marsupial (2 copies) The Pen [poster with Chinese / Japanese symbol] (2 copies) The Puppet Gang and Grubby Knees performs Margaret Mahy's "The pot luck pot plant shop"; a puppet play with people! Depot Children's Theatre, from 17 December [1989] (2 copies) "Room to move", by Marc Metzger. Directed by John McDavitt, with Gerald Bryan, Kate Harcourt, Johnathon Hendry, Katherine McRae. Depot Theatre, opens Oct 28 [1989]. Poster Wellington Media Collective (2 copies) The Studio; first ever end of year review. Depot Theatre, 29 November - 6 December [1989] (2 copies) Te Kanikani a Te Rangatahi. "Taiao", touring Te Ika a Maui, March 26 to July 10. Depot Theatre [1-8 July 1989] (2 copies) The Young Shakespeare Company presents "Twelfth night". The alternative alternative Christmas show. Directed by Simon Bennet (Cast Stephanie Creed, David Geary, Jonathon Hendry, John Leigh, Robyn Malcolm, Tina Regtien, Cameron Rhodes, Allen Taylor). Depot Theatre, 12-31 December [1989] (2 copies) "The wedding party", by Fiona Samuel. Depot Theatre, 23 March [1989] Quantity: 13 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 3 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Screenprints and photolithographs, sizes varying around 650 x 450 mm. Provenance: Some posters donated by Taki Rua Productions, January 2014