Moncrieff, Gladys, 1893-1976

Date: 1952

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1952

Description: Includes: Celebrity Theatre Pty Ltd, Harry Wren director, presents the brilliant musical revue, "Gay Fiesta", with a cast of 60 overseas stars. Famous Queen of song Miss Gladys Moncrieff, and George Wallace senior. Gala opening, His Majesty's Theatre (Auckland), 6 February [1952]. Programme Miss Gladys Moncrieff and George Wallace senior for the first time together. The brilliant musical revue "Gay fiesta" with a cast of 60 overseas stars. Grand Opera House Wellington, 23 February 1952. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge will present Armand Perren's "Ice Follie". Tivoli. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin [1952]. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents Armand Perren's "Ice follie", produced and directed by Armand Perren. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 4 July 1952. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents Armand Perren's "Ice follie". St James Theatre Auckland. New Zealand season commenced 29 February 1952. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents Armand Perren's "Ice follie". St James Theatre Wellington, 12 May 1952. Programme (2 copies) Joe Taylor presents his "Sydney Celebrity Club on parade". World entertainers headed by Hollywood star Cliff Edwards, Egyptian Guili Guili, American Paul Regan. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6 December 1952. Programme Joe Taylor presents his NZ tour of the Club Celebrity Sydney "On parade". (With Edwin Duff, Al Reynolds, Pamela Jopson, Glen Marks, Lucky Grills, Alex Matison, Trevor Young, the Delacadoes, Paul Regan). 1952-1953. Programme (With Wellington advertisements) (2 copies) New York Theatre productions proudly present Virgil, the premier international illusionist, and his mystery revue "Magicana". His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin, 18 April 1952. Programme New York Theatre productions proudly present Virgil, the premier international illusionist, and his mystery revue "Magicana". Grand Opera House, 12 March 1952. Programme New York Theatre productions proudly present Virgil, the premier international illusionist, and his mystery revue "Magicana". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 31 May 1952. Programme. Quantity: 11 theatre programmes.. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1920 - 1929

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1920/1929

Description: Includes a photographic portrait of Miss Rosina Buckman as "Madame Butterfly" ca 1921. Includes programmes for the following performances: 1923: Wanganui Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society presents "Florodora", book by Owen Hall, lyrics by G Boyd-Jones and Paul Rubens; music by Leslie Stewart. Wanganui, 2-11 April 1923. Programme. 1925: Masterton Musical Union. "Maritana", by Vincent Wallace. St Matthew's Parish Hall Masterton, 12-13 August 1925. Programme. Stratford Amateur Operatic Society presents "Miss Hook of Holland". Stratford and Eltham, 23-28 September 1925. Programme 1927: Wellington Society of Musicians. Grand Carillon concert. Sir Arthur Sullivan's "Golden legend". Town Hall Wellington, 29 September 1927. Programme. 1928: Fuller-Gonsalez italian Grand Opera Company season 1928. St James Theatre Auckland, commencing Monday September 10th. Promotional pamphlet. Wanganui Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society present the musical farce "High jinks". Directed by Harison Cook. Programme J C Williamson's Royal Comic opera Company. "The student prince", and "Madame Pompadour". Opening of the new Theatre Royal Christchurch, 4 August 1928. Programme. J C Williamson's New Comic Opera Company. "The student prince". Opera House [Auckland?], 28 September [1928] Promotional pamphlet. 1929: Sir Benjamin & John Fuller present "Rio Rita", Florenz Ziegfeld's New York musical comedy triumph! His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. Headed by Miss Gladys Moncrieff. His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. 17 June 1929. Programme (2 copies). Sir Benjamin and Mr john Fuller present the Freddie Forbes Musical Comedy Company. His Majesty's Theatre Wellington, 26 December 1929. Programme (2 copies) Palmerston North Amateur operatic Society. "High jinks", produced under the supervision of Mrs J Hulme. 5-9 November 1929. Programme. Wanganui Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society. "Pirates of Penzance". Produced by Harison Cook. Opera House Wanganui, 30 September - 4 October 1929. Programme Quantity: 12 album(s) Album(s). 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Programmes and prints, sizes ranging under 350 mm.

Date: 1946

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1946

Description: Includes: Canterbury Music Festival Committee presents "Carmen". Christchurch Operatic Society. Producer Len Barnes; ballet pupils of Betty Carnochan. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 7-14 November 1946. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The desert song". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Scenery by George Upward. New Zealand tour 1946. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The desert song". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Scenery by George Upward. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 2 November 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The desert song". Produced by Alan Chapman. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 16 November 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The desert song". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Scenery by George Upward. Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 November 1946. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The desert song". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Scenery by George Upward. His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], 21 December 1946. Programme Dunedin Operatic & Dramatic Society Inc presents "Firefly", by Otto Hauerbach and Rudolf Friml. Production and ensembles by Stan Lawson; ballets by Rosetta Powell. His Majesty's Theatre [Dunedin], commencing 10 August 1946. Programme Light Opera Company (Inc) presents "Firefly", by Otto Hauerbach and Rudolf Friml. Production and ensembles by Stan Lawson; ballets by Rosetta Powell. Musical director Frank Poore. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 12 Janaury 1946. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Musical Comedy Company (Inc) presents "The firefly", by Otto Hauerbach and Rudolf Friml. Production and ensembles by Stan Lawson; ballets by Rosetta Powell. Musical director Henry Rudolph. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 2 November 1946. Programme (2 copies) Knox Church Youth Group (Masterton) presents "Mountain melody". Central School, 29 June [1946]. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff in "Viktoria and her hussar", "The merry widow" and "Rio Rita". Opera House Wellington commencing Saturday April 6 [1946]. Promotional pamphlet. J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The maid of the mountains". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. New Zealand tour 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The maid of the mountains". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 22 June 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The maid of the mountains". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 10 July 1946. Programme (2 copies, one autographed on front cover) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The maid of the mountains". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 3 August 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The merry widow". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley. New Zealand tour 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The merry widow". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 20 April 1946. Programme (3 copies including 2 different versions) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The merry widow". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 18 May 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The merry widow". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 6 June 1946. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The merry widow". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 20 July 1946. Programme The Armed Services Operatic Society presents (under the auspices of A.E.W.S.) "The mikado", by W S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Producer Eva Moore; musical director Capt Harry Brusey. Grand Opera House Wellington, 2-9 March 1946. Programme (2 copies) "Rio Rita" commencing Tuesday next April 30. Gladys Moncrieff and the famous J C Williamson Theatres Ltd Royal Comic Opera Coorenz Ziegfeld's masterpiece ... "Rio Rita". J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Rio Rita". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 7 March 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Rio Rita". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 30 April 1946. Programme (2 copies, one autographed on front cover) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Rio Rita". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. Theatre Royal Christchurch [1946]. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Rio Rita". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 10 June 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Rio Rita". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 18 July 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Rio Rita". Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer; ballets by Gwen Bazeley; scenery by George Upward and assistants. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 21 August 1946. Programme The Christchurch Operatic Society presents "A runaway girl". Producer Eva Moore. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 31 August 1946. Programme Wellington Amateur Theatrical Club presents "Stardust" (a phantasy). Proceeds in aid of the New Zealand War Amputees' Association. Producer Helen Wilson; musical director Mrs Barrows. Grand Opera House Wellnigton, 6 August 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "The student prince". Music by Sigmund Romberg; lyrics by Dorothy Donelly. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. New Zealand tour 1946. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "The student prince". Music by Sigmund Romberg; lyrics by Dorothy Donelly. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Grand Opera House Wellington [1946]. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "The student prince". Music by Sigmund Romberg; lyrics by Dorothy Donelly. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 15 October 1946. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "The student prince". Music by Sigmund Romberg; lyrics by Dorothy Donelly. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 26 October 1946. Programme Auckland Amateur Operatic Society (Inc) presents the romantic musical play, "The vagabond king". Producer Daphne Knight assisted by Marie Gaudin; musical director Joseph Blitz; ballet mistress Edith Graham. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 28 September 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Viktoria and her hussar", by Harry Graham and Paul Abraham. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. New Zealand tour 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Viktoria and her hussar", by Harry Graham and Paul Abraham. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 6 April 1946. Programme (2 copies, one autographed by Gladys Moncrieff) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Viktoria and her hussar", by Harry Graham and Paul Abraham. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 11 May 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Viktoria and her hussar", by Harry Graham and Paul Abraham. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 22 July 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Gladys Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Viktoria and her hussar", by Harry Graham and Paul Abraham. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 15 August 1946. Programme. Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1929

By: Culhane, Francie, active 2000

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1929

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. "Florodora". His Majesty's Theatre, 30 August 1929. Programme Eugenie and Edwin Dennis present "A country girl". Grand Opera House Wellington. 17-20 April 1929. Programme (2 copies) The Dennis Operatic Society present "The Arcadians". Grand Opera House Wellington. 3-8 May 1929. Programme. "Diane develops"; a musicomedy in three acts. A Cardston-Baxter production. Hawera, Manaia, Stratford and Eltham, 10-20 May 1929. Programme Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller present George Wallace and his revue company. "Alpine antics", and "A life on the ocean wave". St James Theatre Auckland. 1929. Programme. Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller present George Wallace and his talented company in "His Royal Highness". St James Theatre Auckland. 1929. Programme. Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller present George Wallace in "When knights were bold". St James Theatre Auckland. 1929 Programme. Sir Benjamin & John Fuller present "Rio Rita". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 25 July 1929. Programme. Sir Benjamin & John Fuller present "Rio Rita". His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. Programme. Sir Benjamin and John Fuller present "Rio Rita" with Miss Gladys Moncrieff. New Zealand tour 1929. Programme. Invercargill Amateur Operatic Society presents "The Duchess of Dantzic". Municipal Theatre Invercargill, 21-25 October 1929. Programme. Nelson Amateur Operatic & dramatic Society present the musical farce "Going up". Nelson and Blenheim, 30 July - 3 August 1929. Programme Wellington Amateur Theatrical Society. "Our Miss Gibbs". Grand Opera House Wellington. 8 June 1929. Programme (2 copies, one with pink cover, one with blue) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present "The desert song". Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 September 1929. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd presents "The desert song". Theatre Royal Christchurch.8 October 1929. Programme. J C Williamson N.Z. Ltd. "The desert song". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 October 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present "The desert song". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 20 November 1929. Programme J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present "The desert song". Country tour 1929. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "Lilac time". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 26 December 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present "The vagabond king". Grand Opera House Wellington. 12 March 1929. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Some Auckland programmes donated by Francie Culhane in 2000; one from the collection of Karen Glasgow, 2005.

Date: 1961

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1961

Description: Includes: "As we like it", directed by Glenn D Wilson and Keith R Richards. [Christchurch, 1961]. Programme Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd proudly presents the world famous Spanish musical revue on world tour direct from Madrid. "Joy of Spain". (With Alfredo Gil, Pilar de Oro et al). NZ tour 1961. Programme (2 copies) R J Kerridge presents Kenneth McKellar, Jimmy Shand and Alex Finlay with Lucille Graham, Bobby Watson. At the piano Denis Woolford. First New Zealand tour 1961. Programme (autographed but with sellotape damage to front cover) Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd proudly presents their new variety spectacular, Harry Wren's "Many happy returns" (With Gladys Moncrieff, Terry Scanlon, Keith Peterson, Jenny Howard, Diana Marquez, Trio Hoganas, the Rivieras, John O'Dowd, Montego and partner, the Flat Tops, Nanette Allan, David Sterle, Williams & Shand). New Zealand tour commencing Auckland, 1 April 1961. Programme (2 copies) Anna Russell. Presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. "Survey of singing". Eugene Rankin at the piano. Programme (small, pink cover, folded) Anna Russell. New Zealand tour 1961. Direction R J Kerridge. Auckland concerts in association with the Auckland Festival Society. Programme (2 copies) Benny Levin presents the overseas international spectacular "Showcase of stars" (With Eddie Baker, Desmond Lane, Johnny Ashcroft, Judy Cannon, Stanley Penrose, Danny Robinson, Ricky May, The Skylarks). New Zealand tour 1961. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Victoria University of Wellington. The extravaganza "Lousener". (With Terry Crayford, Jeff Stewart, Pauline Renwick, Ted Loftus, Peter Coates, Latham Stubbs, John Sadlier). 10-20 May 1961. Programme (2 copies) Robert Wilson and the White Heather Group. (With Joe Gordon Folk Four, Billy Crotchett and Jeannie, Sydney Devine, Isobel James, Aileen Manson, Terry O'Duffy, Joe Gordon, Jimmie Shand jnr). Direction R J Kerridge. First New Zealand tour 1961. Programme (2 copies) Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd. proudly present Harry Wren's "Yellzapoppin of 1961". (With Barney Grant, Keith Petersen, Terry Scanlon, Big Jorge, Amor Solar, Rita Moreno, Francis van Dyk, Nicoli brothers, Beryl Meekin, Margaret & Maurice, Diana Marquez, the fabulous Flat Tops, Paula Coutts, John O'Dowd, Billy Kay, David Sterle, Nanette Allen). First ever New Zealand, Australian and Eastern tour. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 11 theatre programmes. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm. Provenance: Various donors and purchases.

Date: [Circa 1919-1923]

By: Lints, William, active 1920s

Reference: PA1-o-320

Description: Album of photographs relating to William Lints' Reveille Company, presented to Beeban Annadale McKnight after her marriage to John McKnight. Beeban Annadale MacDonald performed with the company for five years before her marriage in 1923. Many of the photographs are of her at various sites on the tours around New Zealand. Others include one of Gladys Moncrieff and one of Mae Baird, both selling Reveille programmes in Christchurch. William Lints himself appears in a number of the photographs. Inscriptions: Album page - Reminiscences of Our Reveille, from the producer, to Mrs John McKnight. 1923. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photograph album with soft brown card cover; 14 x 19 cm

Date: 1960 - 1964

From: [The Marjorie Saunders collection of theatre ephemera, collected by Arthur Saunders. 1940-2006].

Reference: Eph-A-SAUNDERS-Variety-1960/1963

Description: Includes: The Black & White Minstrel Show, presented by Kerridge Odeon. 1963. Programme (3 copies) Benny Levin presents "The Great Levante" in "How's Tricks". Auckland? 1960s? Programme (2 copies) Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd proudly present Harry Wren's "Many happy returns", with Gladys Moncrieff, Terry Scanlan, Keith Peterson, Jenny Howard. Auckland, 1 April 1961. Programme. R J Kerridge and J S Lockwood present "Round the bend", New Zealand tour ca 1962. Programme (2 copies) Harry Wren's "Starnight revue '62" on world tour. 1962 Programme (2 copies) Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd. proudly presents the world famous Spanish musical revue, the first all-Spanish "Joy of Spain". Programme (2 copies) Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd. Harry Wren's "Yellzapoppin of 1961". First ever New Zealand, Australian and Eastern tour. Programme (2 copies) Tibor Rudas proudly presents the world famous Ziegfeld Follies. New Zealand tour. 1963. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 14 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklets, approximately 230 mm in height.

Date: 1950 - 1952

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1950/1952

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1950: Postcard. "Qua Qual", "Shen Yoni Hlabangano Sheeba Solomon", [and] "Shonna". [ca 1950] (In separate folder) The management of the Ophir Rees Overseas Revue Company, by arrangement with Royston's Variety Players, Australia, present new the Ophir Rees show, 1950 in "Fanny get your fun". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 20 May 1950. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson's Theatre Ltd present The Kiwis, New Zealand Revue Company in their programme "Tripoli". Producer and musical director Terry Vaughan. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 6 September 1950. Programme (autographed) The management of the Ophir Rees Overseas Revue Company, by arrangement with Royston's Variety Players, Australia, present new the Ophir Rees show, 1950 in "Star and garters". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 20 May 1950. Programme (2 copies) 1951: Trevor King proudly presents Centennial 100 pound stage quest for talent. Semi finals. Semi final no. 2 (With Ken Boniface, accompanist and 33 listed contestants). Civic Theatre [Christchurch. 1951]. Programme J C Williamson's Theatres Ltd present "The Kiwis" in their programme "Benghazi", produced by Terry Vaughan. Grand Opera House Wellington [June 1951]. Programme Edgley & Dawe Pty Ltd cheerfully present The Midnight Frolics variety season. 30 stars of stage and radio and 12 international variety acts ... Grand farewell programme. [Wellington, November 1951]. Programme (2 copies) Paramount Playhouse vaudeville season. Pan-Yue-Jen Troupe. Paramount Playhouse Courtenay Place Wellington, commencing 4 April 1951. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin presents "The tourist trade", featuring international all star variety. Grand Opera House, 2 April 1951. Programme (2 copies) 1952: Celebrity Theatres Pty Ltd (Harry Wren director) present the hilariously happy musical revue "Gay fiesta" starring Miss Gladys Moncrieff, George Wallace. Grand Opera House, season commencing 23 February 1952. Programme (2 copies) Celebrity Theatres Pty Ltd (Harry Wren director) present the hilariously happy musical revue "Gay fiesta" starring Miss Gladys Moncrieff, George Wallace. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 6 February [1952]. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "Ice Follie". 40 international skating champions ... in Armand Perren's spectacular ice laugh revue. St James Wellington, commencing 12 May 1952. Programme Ophir Rees Attractions Ltd proudly present The Kentucky Minstrels and Variety Revue, nightly (With Al Mack and Eddie Edwards, Australia's foremost comedy duo). "Cinderella" pantomime at matinees. Grand Opera House Wellington [1952/1953]. Programme (2 copies) Ophir Rees Attractions Ltd proudly present The Kentucky Minstrels and Variety Revue, nightly (With Al Mack and Eddie Edwards, Australia's foremost comedy duo). "Cinderella" pantomime at matinees. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, [January 1953]. Programme Ophir Rees Attractions Ltd proudly presents The Kentucky Minstrels and Variety Revue Mack, Australia's Minister of Mirth, Eddie Edwards, England's Emperor of Fun, plus all-star variety revue, featuring Arnedis Duo, Elsa Robins, Eugene & Carlotta, Stan Craig, Astley & Jenny, Dellamere, the 3 Warrens, Evans & Martin, the Martinettis, Arthur Hannell, the Saddler Twins, and Vince Burke. Special matinee attraction "Cinderella". Grand Gala opening, Grand Opera House, Boxing Day, December 26th [1952]. Promotional pamphlet (2 copies). Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1948 - 1949

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-Australia-1948/1949

Description: Includes: 1948: David N Martin, managing director, Tivoli Circuit, presents Bob Barre's Broadway revue, "Fine feathers". [Melbourne, 1948]. Programme David N Martin presents Gil Lamb in person, with Sugar Baba and the Rudas Twins ... in "Revue continentale". Tivoli (Sydney), [1940s]. Programme David N Martin in association with Sir Benjamin Fuller. The $50,000 Broadway extravaganza, Bob Barre's "Stardusters". Majestic [Adelaide], [1948]. Programme David N Martin, managing director presents "Variety on parade", featuring direct from Hollywood Chico Marx in person. Tivoli Circuit Australia Pty Ltd [May 1948?]. Programme (NZer Shona Dunlop in the Bodenwieser Ballet) Tivoli. Bob Barre's "Stardusters", featuring Sybil Bowan. Commencing 11 August [1948]. Programme The famous Kiwis Revue Company presented by J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. in their fourth programme "Medley". Comedy Theatre, commencing 31 July 1948. Programme 1949: David N Martin presents new international stage stars in the modern variety revue "Take a bow" [with New Zealander Joy Beattie]. [Melbourne, 1949?]. Programme Sir Benjamin Fuller presents Gladys Moncrieff, Australia's queen of song, in the musical revue "Lucky stars". Majestic [Adelaide. 1949]. Programme J C Williamson's magazine programme. The Kiwis Revue Company, in their first programme "Alamein". Empire Theatre (Railway Square), Sydney, commencing 2 February 1949. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson's magazine programme. The Kiwis Revue Company in their second programme "Tripoli". Empire Theatre (Railway Square), Sydney, commencing 11 July 1949. Programme J C Williamson's magazine programme. The Kiwis Revue Company, in their third programme "Benghazi". Empire Theatre (Railway Square), Sydney, commencing 18 November 1949. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset print on programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1937

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1937

Description: Includes programmes for the following productions: Dunedin Operatic & Dramatic Society Inc presents "Wildflower", produced by Stan Lawson. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 5-12 June 1937. Programme (with photos of Stan Lawson, Freda Elmes and the donkey Joko, Louise Henderson, Rowena Jackson (solo dancer), Dorothy Judd (solo dancer)) J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "The gondoliers". Farewell season. Produced by Minnie Everett. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Iolanthe". Produced by Minnie Everett. Farewell season. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Iolanthe". Farewell season. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 20 February 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Lilac time". Farewell season. Produced by Minnie Everett. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd presents Gladys Moncrieff in "The maid of the mountains". Produced by Frederick Blackman. Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 June 1937. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd presents Gladys Moncrieff in "The maid of the mountains". Produced by Frederick Blackman. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 12 July 1937. Programme J C Williamson presents Gladys Moncrieff in "The maid of the mountains", Produced by Frederick Blackman; musical director Fred Quintrell. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 1937. Programme J C Williamson presents Gladys Moncrieff in "The merry widow". Music by Franz Lehar; lyrics by Adrian Ross. Produced by Frederick Blackman. Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 June 1937. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson presents Gladys Moncrieff in "The merry widow". Music by Franz Lehar; lyrics by Adrian Ross. Produced by Frederick Blackman. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 12 July 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "The Mikado". Farewell season. Grand Opera House, 23 January 1937. Programme J C Williamson Ltd presents "Nice goings on", by Douglas Furber. Produced by S Albert Locke; ballets by Leah Miller. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 29 December 1937. Programme J C Williamson Ltd presents "Nice goings on", by Stanley Lupino; music by Billy Mayerl. Produced by S Albert Locke; musical director Fred Quintrell. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 10 December 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Paul Jones", by H B Farnie and Robert Planquette. Country tour [ca Feb-1937]. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Paul Jones". Farewell season. Produced by Minnie Everett. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Pirates of Penzance". Farewell season. Produced by Minnie Everett. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Princess Ida". Farewell season. Produced by Minnie Everett. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme Gisborne Amateur Operatic Society presents "Rio Rita". Musical director Wilfred C Kohn. (With Myra Booth and Norma Kohn, Hugo Wall) Opera House Gisborne, 22-28 November 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Ruddigore". Farewell season. Produced by Minnie Everett. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme In loyal commemoration of the coronation of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the historical pageant "Runnymede", a dramatic opera-comique by Dr George de Clive Lowe. [Programme, generously annotated with autographs, by the production's property man, Alan A Ryan. Cover loose] J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Yeomen of the guard". Farewell season. Produced by Minnie Everett. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Yeomen of the guard". Farewell season. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 20 February 1937. Programme Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1925

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1925

Description: Includes programmes or flyers for the following performances: Denis Kehoe presents "Mother Machree", by Maurice Wehlen. Musical director Percy Kehoe. Grand Opera House Wellington, 8 August 1925. Programme (damaged) Mrs Albert Russell presents her Amateur Operatic Class in "The fire prince". Grand Opera House Wellington, 7 & 9 November 1925. Programme Hugh J Ward's Company of Comedians in "Little Nellie Kelly". His Majesty's Theatre Wellington [1925]. Programme (With portrait photos of Mamie Watson, Mark Daly, May Beatty, Leyland Hodgson, Hazel Harris, Westley Pierce, and photo of Ireland Cutter and June Roberts) Hugh J Ward's Company of Comedians in "The O'Brien girl" (With Mamie Watson). Staged by Harry Hall; musical director Willy Redstone. Opera House Auckland, commencing 6 March 1925. Programme Hugh J Ward's Company of Comedians in "The O'Brien girl", "Little Nellie Kelly", "Tangerine". Opera House Auckland, commencing Saturday March 7 [1925]. Promotional pamphlet J C Williamson Ltd present Philip Lytton Ltd and Ayres New York Syndicate Comedy Attraction, "Cappy Ricks". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 23 September [1925]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The cousin from nowhere" (With Marie Burke and Gus Bluett). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 19 May 1925. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd present "The cousin from nowhere" (With Marie Burke). Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 1 June 1925. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Josie Melville and George Gee in "Good morning, dearie". Grand Opera House Wellington commencing 2 September [1925]. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd present Josie Melville and George Gee in "Good morning, dearie". Theatre Royal Christchurch [1925]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "Kid boots", with Josie Melville and George Gee. Country tour. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd present "Kid boots", with Josie Melville and George Gee. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 2 September [1925]. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson presents Glady Moncrieff together with Leslie Holland, Arthur Stigant, Blake Adams in "The merry widow", produced by Charles A Wenman. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 6 February 1925. Programme J C Williamson present Pauline Frederick with June Elvidge, Madame Rose Dione, Charles Coleman, George Barraud, Austin Davis, in "Spring cleaning" by Frederick Lonsdale. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 6 October [1925]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "Wildflower". Produced by George A Highland. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 19 May 1925. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "Wildflower". Produced by George A Highland. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 1 June 1925. Programme J C Williamson NZ Ltd present the New English Musical Comedy Company in "Whirled into happiness". Music by Robert Stolz; lyrics by Harry Graham. Produced by Harry B Burcher; ballets by Minnie Everett. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Company (with Gladys Moncrieff) presenting for the first time in Wellington the new musical play "The lady of the rose". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 4 April 1925. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Company (with Gladys Moncrieff and Claude Flemming) presenting for the first time in Auckland the new musical play "The lady of the rose". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 11 April 1925. Programme J C Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Company (with Gladys Moncrieff and Claude Flemming) in "The maid of the mountains". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 16 February 1925. Programme J C Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Company (with Gladys Moncrieff and Claude Flemming) in "The maid of the mountains". Theatre Royal Christchurch [March 1925]. Programme J C Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Company presents Gladys Moncrieff and Claude Flemming in "A Southern maid". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 31 January 1925. Programme (2 variants, one in green ink) J C Williamson presents the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Sybil". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 11 February 1925. Programme Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1936 - 1939

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1936/1939

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: 1936: "White Horse Inn", a gorgeous panorama of colour, melody and movement ... based on Erik Charell's original Berlin production and staged by J C Williamson Ltd, by arrangement with Sir Oswald Stoll. Produced by S Albert Locke. Special souvenir programme (2 copies). National Broadcasting Service presents the Covent Garden Opera stars Madame Florence Austral, John Amadio, Browning Mummery, Sydney de Vries and the Royal Wellington Choral Union conducted by Stanley Oliver. Wellington Town Hall, 11 July 1936. [Photocopy of title page, Browning Mummery biography, and Stanley Oliver's own composition "An Egyptian episode" by the RWCU only] 1937: Gladys Moncrieff season. Gladys Moncrieff in "The maid of the mountains", book by Fredrick Lonsdale; lyrics by Harry Graham. Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 June 1937. Programme. Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society (Inc). "Florodora", a musical comedy in three acts. Opera House Masterton, 12-19 June 1937. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd. Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "The gondoliers; or, The king of Barataria". Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd. Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Iolanthe". Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd. Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Lilac time". Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd. Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "The mikado".Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd. Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Paul Jones". Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd. Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "The pirates of Penzance. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd. Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Princess Ida". Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd. Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Ruddigore; or, The witch's curse". Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme and promotional pamphlet J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd. Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Yeomen of the guard". Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme 1938: J C Williamson Ltd present "Balalaika", a new musical play; book and lyrics by Eric Maschwitz; music by George Posford and Bernard Grun. Produced by Frederick Blackman. Programme (2 copies) Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society (Inc). Grand production of "The Cingalee", a musical comedy in two acts, by James T Tanner. Opera House Masterton, 13-20 August 1938. Programme. Napier Operatic Society Inc presents "Rio Rita". Cedric White (Musical director), producer Eva McBeath (formerly Eva Moore). Napier Municipal Theatre, 7-11 June 1938. Souvenir programme NZ Operatic and Theatrical Societies' Federation. Carbon copy of typescript circular to committees of operatic and theatrical societies, 19 October 1938. Quantity: 18 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 350 mm.

Date: 1945 - 1949

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Opera-1945/1949

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1945: Wellington Light Opera Company now presents "Our Miss Gibbs". Music by Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monc[k]ton; book by "Cryptos". Produced by Joane Raine. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 17 November 1945. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Musical Comedy Company now presents "The belle of New York". Words by Hugh Morton; music by Gustave Kerker. Produced by Eva Moore; musical director Wilfrid Kohn. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 27 October 1945. Programme (2 copies) Miss Dorothy Daniels presents her students, song and dance extravaganza "Cinderella". Grand Opera House Wellington, 22-27 September 1945. With Jeanne Goss as Cinderella, Valerie Jackman as Fairy Godmother, Valerie Holder as Prince Charming. Programme (2 copies) Allied Entertainers Ltd present Stan Lawson's riotous musical shows "Let's be happy". Ballet mistress Rosetta Powell (With dancer Rowena Jackson; baritone Colin Campbell, Comedian Harry Howlett, soubrette Laurie Jones, singer Joyce Chambers, tenor Maurice Tansley, soprano Esme Pedder). [1945]. Programme (2 copies) 1946: The Light Opera Company (Inc) present "Firefly". Book and lyrics Otto Hauerbach, musical score Rudolf Friml. Production Stan Lawson; ballets devised by Rosetta Powell; musical director Frank Poore. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 12 January 1946. Programme Wellington Musical Comedy Company (Inc) presents "The firefly". Book and lyrics by Otto Hauerbach; music by Rudolf Friml. Musical director Henry Rudolph; producer Stan Lawson; ballets Rosetta Powell. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 2 November 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Glady Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The maid of the mountains". Book by Frederick Lonsdale; lyrics by Harry Graham; music by Harold Fraser-Simpson. Produced by Alan Chapman. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 10 July 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Glady Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Viktoria and her hussar". Book and lyrics by Harry Graham; music by Paul Abraham. Produced by Alan Chapman; music director Leo Packer. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 23 February 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Glady Moncrieff and the Royal Comic Opera Company in "Rio Rita". Music and lyrics by Harry Tierney and Joseph McCarthy. Produced by Alan Chapman. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 24 May 1946. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The desert song". Music by Sigmund Romberg; book by Oscar Harbach, Oscar Hammerstein 2nd and Frank Mandel. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 28 November 1946. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The student prince". Music by Sigmund Romberg; lyrics and book by Dorothy Donnelly. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Grand Opera House Wellington [1946]. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The student prince". Music by Sigmund Romberg; lyrics and book by Dorothy Donnelly. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. [Christchurch 1946]. Programme 1947: J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The girlfriend of 1947", adapted from P Bartholomae and Otto Harbach's "Kitty Kisses" by R P Weston and Bert Lee. Music and lyrics by Con Conrad, Gus Kahn, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. Produced by Alan Chapman. Grand Opera House, commencing 19 June [1947]. Programme, and promotional pamphlet. David N Martin (Managing director) Tivoli Circuit Australia in association with R J Kerridge presents the American musical revue success "Artists and models", starring Jenny Howard. Production by Ralton R James; ballets by Dawn Butler. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 19 April 1947. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "Wildflower". Book and lyrics by Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II. Music by Herbert Stothart and Vincent Yumans. Produced by Alan Chapman; musical director Leo Packer. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 5 April 1947. Programme, and postcard with portraits of Joy Beattie and Allen Christie 1948: J C Williamson Theatres have the honour and privilege to present Cicely Courtneidge, England's greatest comedienne, together with a brilliant supporting company in a new comedy with music, "Under the counter". Opera House, commencing 14 August [1948]. Promotional pamphlet only (2 copies) Wellington Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society Incorporated ... present "The Arcadians", by Lionel Monckton and Howard Talbot. Gabrielle Phillips as "Sombra". Produced by David Devitt; musical director Frank F Thomas. Opera House, commencing 10 April 1948. Programme 1949: J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present the new musical "Annie get your gun", starring Evie Hayes as Annie Oakley with Earl Covert as Frank Butler. Book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields. Entire Australian production by Carl Randall; musical director Leo Packer. [1949]. Programme (2 copies) [and] promotional pamphlet for the premiere on 3 September 1949, Opera House Wellington. J C Williamson Theatres Ltd by arrangement with the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. "La boheme". Maestro Manno Wolff-Ferrari. Grand Opera House Wellington, matinee 31 March 1949. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1960 - 1962

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1960/1962

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1960s: Diabolo and Esme, international illusionists. PO Box 3443, Wellington N.Z. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! [1960s?] ca 1960?: Valley Accordion Club. "Anything goes", produced and directed by Ernisto Verrecchia. (With the Roger Malin Orchestra, Delores Thomas Dancing Troupe, Brian Hoult, Robert Pattison, Ruth Hammond, Janet Clougherty, Vivian Jones, Bob McIvor Dixie Group). Little Theatre Lower Hutt, Tuesday 12th - Saturday 16th July [1960?]. Programme 1960: Comite des Fetes du Syndicat d'Initiatives. La Grande Parade 24 Septembre 1960. Progamme officiel des fetes du 24 Septembre 1960. Mount Morgan Red Cross Revue Co proudly presents "Many happy returns", an exciting glamorous laugh-packed revue. School of Arts, Mount Morgan, 30 September - 5 October 1960. Souvenir programme R J Kerridge and J S Lockwood present Tonight at 8 Revue Co.[in] "Meet the people". Devised and directed by Heath Joyce. (With Johnny Lockwood, Len Lowe, Marilyn Smith, Frank Ward, Four Clefs, Megan Faye, Sue Peters, Ron and Faith Agar, Reg Gorman). Programme no. 1. [Auckland] Playhouse [1960]. Tivoli Circuit Aust Pty Ltd. Tibor Rudas proudly presents the world-famous Ziegfeld Follies. Tivoli Theatre Sydney [1960]. Programme 1961: Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd proudly presents the world famous Spanish musical revue on world tour direct from Madrid. "Joy of Spain". (With Alfredo Gil, Pilar de Oro et al). NZ tour 1961. Programme Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd proudly presents their new variety spectacular Harry Wren's "Many happy returns". Gladys Moncrieff, Terry Scanlon, Keith Petersen, Jenny Howard. New Zealand tour commencing Auckland, 1 April 1961. Programme (sellotape stains) Tivoli Circuit Australia Pty Ltd. (Melbourne) presents "Artists and models"; exciting glamorous laugh-packed revue with Nat Jackley, world famous rubber neck comedian and huge cast of overseas stars. [1961]. Programme "Australian tour". Folies 1961, featuring from the USA, Will Mahoney with a huge cast of variety stars from all over the world. "Keeping pace with outer space". Programme (2 different colourings, one with orange cover, one with blue cover Benny Levin presents the overseas international spectacular "Showcase of stars" (With Eddie Baker, Desmond Lane, Johnny Ashcroft, Judy Cannon, Stanley Penrose, Danny Robinson, Ricky May, the Skylarks). New Zealand tour 1961. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd proudly present Harry Wren's "Yellzapoppin of 1961", with Harry Wren's 16 new fabulous "Glamour Birds" from Hollywood. First ever New Zealand, Australian and Eastern tour (With Barney Grant, Keith Petersen, Terry Scanlon, Big Jorge, Amor Solar, producer David Gould, Rita Moreno, Francis van Dyke, Nicoli Brothers, Beryl Meekin, Margaret & Maurice, Diana Marquez, the Fabulous Flat Tops, Paula Coutts, John O'Dowd, Billy Kay, David Sterle, Nanette Allan). Programme 1962: R J Kerridge and J S Lockwood present "Round the bend", New Zealand tour ca 1962. Programme (2 copies, one autographed) Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd proudly present Harry Wren's "Starnight revue '62". Choreography by Charles Parker. On world tour (with Freddie Morgan, Joe Chisholm, Arlene Wells, Five Otharis, Montego & Anna Rose, Sherrier, Ken Littlewood, Howe and Maye, Alby Franks, Chas & Nola Parker, Francis van Dyk, Thomas & Ross, and Kristina Krysyldo of the "Glamour Birds") Tivoli. Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd presents Harry Wren's "Starnight revue '62". Programme [1962] 52 famous overseas variety acts making their first-ever appearance in New Zealand. Harry Wren's "Starnight revue '62". On stage, St James [Auckland], 12 nights from Many May 14th. Flyer (2 copies) R J Kerridge presents direct from London's West End, Mr Show Business himself!! Vic Oliver, in a laugh-packed fun-filled revue. The first of its kind ever to be presented in New Zealand. Promotional pamphlet (2 copies) World tour. The "Folies" Company by arrangement with Tibor Rudas presents "Oriental cavalcade", the funniest, the sauciest, the naughtiest variety revue in years (with Joe Balangue, the Ricman Duo, the fabulous Rudas dancers, Che Chung Chong, the Kawashima Dance Troupe, Johnny Lockwood, the Amazing Kolkos, Fred Santos, the Chainers, Nikki and Dina, Eddie Edwards) [Hobart, 1962?]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1958 - 1959

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1958/1959

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1958: Mount Morgan Red Cross Revue Co. presents "Thanks for the memory", a non-stop galaxy of gals, gags, gaiety and glamour. School of Arts, Mount Morgan [Queensland], 31 October 1958. Souvenir programme Tivoli Circuit in association with R J Kerridge presents "Pardon my French", the exciting Parisian revue. New Zealand tour 1958. Ballets and ensembles by Ronnie Hay; music by Len James (With Anny Berryer, Billy Rayes, Williams & Shand, June Barton, Johnny Lockwood, Doug Stuchberry, Larry Griswold, Medlock and Marlowe, Winnetou and his white squaw, Edit Juhasz - photographs and signatures of all). Programme Tivoli Circuit in association with R J Kerridge presents "Pardon my French". St James [Auckland], commencing 22 August [1958]. Flyer, printed by Wright & Jaques, Auckland (2 copies) Oi! You must see!"Pardon my French; the exciting Parisian revue at the St James. Fri. Aug 22 [1958]. Novelty card where reader lifts up dancer's skirt to see writing beneath Victoria University of Wellington. Extravaganza 1958. "The PAYE off". Book and lyrics by Frank Curtin, additional dialogue and lyrics by Terry Browne, Tony Ferrers, Ben Goffman and Bill Sheat. Musical director Hugh Reid; production designer Bob Brockie. Opera House Wellington; Town Hall Lower Hutt; Municipal Theatre Napier. Programme The Victorian School for Deaf Children presents Les E Rohmer's Celebrity Variety Revue; frivolous frolics of 1958. 9th annual tour. [Melbourne], 1958. Programme 1959: Tom Arnold's Ice Circus of 1959, devised and staged by Ross Taylor; produced under the personal supervision of Helen Arnold. West Pier, Brighton [England]. [1959]. Programme City of Johannesburg Parks & Recreation Dept. Hugo Keleti presents "Variety under the Stars", every Friday & Sat, 8 pm, Joubert Park Open Air Theatre, 2-3 January 1959. Programme On the stage. Rock 'n Roll Promotions proudly present "Rock n' Roll Jamboree", sponsored by your authorised bottler of Coca-Cola. (With The Viscounts, Roy Cook, Danny McGirr, R[h]ythm Rockers, Julie Campbell, The Golden Rockets with Johnny Rivers, The Giants (with Peter McMullan), Bobby Davis and his Dazzlers, Harlequin Skiffle group, The Dices, Michael Croft, the fabulous Saints, Max Merritt and his Meteors). St James Theatre Christchurch, 22-23 May [1959]. Programme Trevor King proudly presents Rock 'n' Roll stage show, introducing the Supersonics (With Roy Cook, Bill Ramsay, Max Merritt and his Meteors, Paul Walden, Downey & Smith, Judy Clancy, Rod Webb & Ernie Stewart). [ca 1959]. Programme Trevor King in conjunction with Australian Returned Servicemen's Association proudly presents "Show time" (with Watson Raines, the Rehua Maori Concert Party, Downey & Smith, Ahkbar Khan, the Wakefield Brothers, Alby Barr, Max Merritt and his Meteors, Ray Anderson, the O'Sullivan Sisters, the Southerners, Roy Cook). Majestic Theatre [Christchurch. 1959?]. Programme Celebrity Circuit Attractions Pty Ltd. (Harry Wren, governing director) proudly presents "Many happy returns" (With Gladys Moncrieff, Jim Gerald, Jenny Howard, Queenie Paul, Keith Petersen, George Wallace jnr, the Clark Bros, the Rivieras, Cherry Minato, the Toppanos, ElimarBrenca Charles, John O'Dowd, Neil Williams, the Duo Perrards). Empire Theatre Sydney, commencing 28 January 1959. Programme The Mount Morgan Red Cross Revue Co. presents "The 1859-1959 Centenary Show"; from the music halls of yesteryear to the fabulous variety of to-day. School of Arts, Mount Morgan, 8-9 October 1959. Souvenir programme Tivoli Circuit and R J Kerridge present "Pleasures of Paris", with the fabulous Sabrina and a cast of internationally famous celebrities (With Syd and Max Harrison, Andrea Dancers, Elia & Bob Carley, Crocker & Clarke, Jackie Monnier, Billy Baxter, Mistin Juniors, David Sterle, Dancing Knights). St James Auckland, commencing September 1st [1959]. Programme, and flyer, printed by Wright & Jaques [Victoria University of Wellington]. VAT 59. Man of the Year. Programme edition [cover design by Brian Worthington] (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1936

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1936

Description: Includes: Dunedin Operatic and Dramatic Society. "The maid of the mountains", by Frederick Lonsdale. Produced by Major F H Lampen. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 20-27 June 1936. Souvenir programme (cover design by J Figgins) J C Williamson Ltd present "Fresh fields", by Ivor Novello, with a specially organised company including Ethel Morrison, Elaine Hamill. Produced by Harvey Adams. New Opera House Wellington, commencing 9 May 1936. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd present for the first time in New Zealand "Night must fall", by Emlyn Williams, with a specially organised company including Ethel Morrison, Elaine Hamill. Produced by Gregan McMahon. New Opera House Wellington, commencing 9 May 1936. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The shining hour", by Keith Winter, with a specially organised company including Ethel Morrison, Elaine Hamill. Produced by S Albert Locke. New Opera House Wellington, commencing 9 May 1936. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "The gondoliers". Country tour 1936. Progrmme J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Compay in "The gondoliers". New Opera House Wellington, commencing 11 April 1936. Programme J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "HMS Pinafore". Produced by Minnie Everett. New Opera House Wellington, commencing 11 April 1936. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd presents Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co. in "Iolanthe". Country tour. Programme J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "Iolanthe". His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland, commencing 19 February 1936. Programme (loose cover pages) J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "Iolanthe". Produced by Minnie Everett. New Opera House Wellington, commencing 11 April 1936. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd presents Gladys Moncrieff in "The merry widow". Produced by Frederick Blackman. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "The Mikado". Country tour. Programme J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "The Mikado". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 19 February 1936. Programme J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "The Mikado". Produced by Minnie Everett. New Opera House Wellington, commencing 11 April 1936. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "Patience". Produced by Minnie Everett. New Opera House Wellington, commencing 11 April 1936. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "Pirates of Penzance" [and] "Trial by jury". Country tour. Programme J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "Pirates of Penzance" [and] "Trial by jury". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 19 February 1936. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present a farewell season of its specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co. in "Princess Ida". Theatre Royal Christchurch [1936]. Programme with loose autographed photograph of Strella Wilson. J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "Yeomen of the guard". New Opera House Wellington, commencing 11 April 1936. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd present a farewell season of its specially organised Comic Opera Company in "Lilac time"; a play with music by Franz Schubert. Produced by Dick Shortland; ballets and dances arranged by Minnie Everett. Musical director Leo H Packer. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 28 December 1936. Programme Palmerston North Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society (Inc) presents "Our Miss Gibbs". Producer Harison Cook. Opera House Palmerston North, 3-7 November 1936. Programme Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: One item purchased through Trademe in 2016.

Date: 1953

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1953

Description: Includes programmes featuring: Louis Kentner, pianist. Wellington Town Hall, 6 June 1953. Recital programme (2 copies) Alan Loveday, violinist. Associate artist Ruth Stanfield, pianist. NZBS programme beginning with "Sonata in E minor" (2 copies) Alan Loveday, violinist. Associate artist Ruth Stanfield, pianist. NZBS programme beginning with "Sonata in C Major" Alan Loveday, violinist. Associate artist Ruth Stanfield, pianist. NZBS programme beginning with "Sonata in A Major" Laszlo Rogatsy, Hungarian baritone; Alex Lindsay, New Zealand violinist, with Fanny McDonald at the piano. Itinerary 21 September - 3 October [1953?] George Tollerton presents Gladys Moncrieff in "My songs for you". New Zealand tour 1953 (With Geza Bachmann, Mabel Nelson and James Harris). "Autographed" programme (2 copies) Yi-Kwei Sze, bass-baritone; Nancy Lee Sze at the piano. Song recital [1953]. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to quarto size, some illustrated.

Date: 1933 - 1944

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Opera-1933/1944

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1934: J C Williamson Ltd present "The Arcadians", by Mark Ambient. Produced by Chas A Wenman. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 27 January 1934. Programme Wellington Operatic and Theatrical Society presents "The count of Luxembourg". Produced by Harison Cook. Grand Opera House, commencing 2 June 1934. Programme. 1936: Ultra Amusements Ltd. New Zealand tour of the world famous Fisk Jubilee Singers & Entertainers. Musical director W Huntley Spencer; director C D'Arcy Allen. 1936. Programme (With photographs of directors and performers Bada Ross, Rhoda Rainton, John Bryant, Marguerite Edwards, Harvey Sandra, Alton Christie, Moana Lawrence, Clarke Gordon, Joy Sinclair) 1937: J C Williamson Ltd presents Gladys Moncrieff in "The merry widow". Music by Franz Lehar, lyrics by Adrian Ross. Produced by Frederick Blackman. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 26 May 1937. Programme J C Williamson Ltd presents Gladys Moncrieff in "A southern maid". Music by Harold Fraser-Simpson. Produced by Frederick Blackman. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 26 June [1937]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd presents Gladys Moncrieff in "The maid of the mountains". Music by Harold Fraser-Simpson. Produced by Frederick Blackman. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 26 June [1937]. Programme 1938: J C Williamson Ltd. present "Balalaika" a new musical play. Book and lyrics by Eric Maschwitz; music by George Posford. Produced by Frederick Blackman. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 7 September 1938. Programme (1 copy) and postcard (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "The desert song". Music by Sigmund Romberg, book by Otto Harbach, Oscar Hammerstein 2nd, and Frank Mandell. Produced by Frederick Blackman. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 7 September 1938. Programme Wellington Operatic and Theatrical Society presents for 1938 "The student prince". Music by Sigmund Romberg; lyrics and book by Dorothy Donnelly. Produced by Harison Cook; musical director John F Woodward. Grand Opera House Wellington, 24 September - 4 October 1938. Programme (2 copies) 1941: J C Williamson Theatres present their famous Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Co. in "The gondoliers", produced by Minnie Everett; musical director Leo Packer. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 12 February 1941. Programme 1942: J C Williamson Ltd present their celebrated Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. Grand Opera House Wellington, 11-29 April [1942?]. Operas produced by Minnie Everett; musical director Leo Packer. Programme of season (folded card) 1944: Wellington Musical Comedy Company by arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd, presents "A country girl", an original musical play by James F Tanner; lyrics by Brian Ross; music by Lionel Monckton. Produced by Stan Lawson. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 2 September 1944. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1953 - 1956

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Music-1953/1956

Description: Includes: 1953: Gladys Moncrieff. NZ tour 1953 (With Geza Bachmann, Mabel Nelson, James Harris). "Autographed" programme National Orchestra. Wellington Proms season, Town Hall 24-29 January [1953]. Flyer advertising a proms gift voucher National Orchestra. Orchestra concert. First concert. Town Hall Wellington, 14 April 1953. Programme National Orchestra. Orchestra concert. Second concert. Town Hall Wellington, 2 May 1953. Programme National Orchestra. Orchestra concert. Third concert. Town Hall Wellington, 30 May 1953. Programme National Orchestra. Orchestra concert. Fourth concert. Town Hall Wellington, 4 July 1953. Programme National Orchestra. Orchestra concert. Fifth concert. Town Hall Wellington, 15 August 1953. Programme 1954: R J Kerridge in association with David N Martin presents Jose Iturbi. New Zealand tour 1954. Programmes 1-4 in one booklet (autographed on front cover) National Orchestra. Orchestra concert. Fourth concert. Town Hall Wellington, 24 July 1954. Programme 1955: Hohner Symphony Accordion Orchestra. Theatre Royal Timaru, 23-24 September [1955]. Flyer only Italian Grand Opera Quartet (With Sandra Baruffi, Silvana Zanolli, Giuseppe Savio, Otello Borgognovo). At the piano William Davis. New Zealand 1955 tour; direction R J Kerridge. Programme (autographed) Tommy Kahi, Harry Voice, Denny O'Brien amalgamate to present "Jazz 1955". On stage tonight Auckland's "Kings of Jazz", midst NZ's top beat men (with Dixie Ensemble, Bob Griffiths, Pete Davey, Mark Kahi, Paul Smith). Souvenir programme (2 copies) World Enterprises proudly present "Jazz Parade". On stage to-nite, 2 1/2 hours of exuberant efferevescence, introducing Mary Feeney, "New Zealand's Sweetheart of Song", TANZA recording star (With Doug Caldwell, Harry Voice, Rod Derrit, Dave Easterbrook, Pete Davies, Gerald Marston, Jill Bailey, Lyn Christie, Ernie Wilson, Keith Harris, Dixie group, Dorsey Cameron, Bart Stokes, Benny Levin). Programme L A Hay in association with International Artists proudly presents the All Star Variety Show "New Faces", directed and produced by L A Hay. Music by T Noorts; costumes by Miss Nancy Nodwell (With Sacandalli, Julie La Queen, Mandrake (magician), Carmelita, The Musketeers, Jenny, Marvelo, Frank Garrit, Dala Lea-Nora). Grand Opera House Wellington, [1955]. Programme 1956: New Zealand's coloratura soprano, Mina Foley, with the Alex Lindsay Orchestra. Wellington Town Hall, 12 May 1956. programme Quantity: 1 folder(s) 17 programmes and fliers. Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to octavo size, some illustrated.

Date: 1944-1947

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

By: Chapman, Dorothy Jeane, 1913-1998; Commercial Printing and Publishing Company Ltd.; Wright & Jaques Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Opera-1940s

Description: Includes: 1944: Another night of opera with the Marottas. Town Hall, 7 November 1944 (shows photographs of the two performers) The Wellington Musical Comedy Co. Inc. by arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents Lionel Monckton's "A country girl". Grand Opera House, comm. 2 September 1944] (2 copies) 1945: The Wellington Musical Comedy Company Inc presents Rudolph Friml's lilting musical gem "Katinka" (With Joyce Izett [pictured], Ray Trewern, Bert Hickford, Edna Whitehouse, Ivan Smith, Margaret Harvey, Edith Nelson ... produced by Miss Eva Moore; ballets by Dorothy Daniels and Jeane Horne. Grand Opera House, comm. 2 June [1945]. Commercial Printing Co. Ltd (2 copies) The Wellington Light Opera Company by arrangement with J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd presents Jerome Kern's "Sally". Produced by Joan Raine. Grand Opera House, comm. 28 April [1945] (2 copies) 1946: J C Williamson's greatest attraction Gladys Moncrieff, in "Viktoria and her hussar", "The merry widow", "Rio Rita". Opera House, com. 6 April 1946]. Wright & Jaques Ltd J C Williamson's New Comic Opera Company in the glorious musical romance "The desert song". Opera House Wellington, season com. 28 November [1946]. Wright & Jaques Ltd J C Williamson's New Comic Opera Company. "The student prince". Opera House (Wellington), com 28 September [1946]. Wright & Jaques, printers, Auckland. 1947: J C Williamson Theatres present ... "The girl friend" of 1947. Regent Theatre Masterton, 20 June [1947]. Wright & Jaques Ltd. J C Williamson's New Comic Opera Company in the world's most suvvessful musical play. "Rose Marie", the famous totem pole ballet. Opera House Wellington, commencing 25 January [1947]. Wright & Jaques Ltd J C Williamson's New Comic Opera Company in Otto Harbach's and Oscar Hammerstein's exquisite musical romance "Wildflower". Opera House Wellington, begins 5 April [1947]. Wright & Jaques Ltd (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on light card, sizes varying up to 510 mm.