Theatre Royal (Timaru, N.Z.)

Date: 1950 - 1959

From: [Programmes and ephemera relating to boxing, boxers].

Reference: Eph-A-BOXING-1950s

Description: Includes: 1950s?: Wellington Boxing Association. Pass out 1951: New Zealand Amateur Boxing Championships 1951. Opera House Palmerston North, 24-26 September 1951. Programme 1952: Wellington Boxing Association. George Burke (Wellington) v Alfie Emerson (Australia); and, "Chub" Keith (Wellington) vs Don Mullett (Wellington). 18 February 1952. Programme 1953: Waimate Boxing Association. 25th jubilee 1928-1953. Anniversary programme 19853. 1954: New Zealand Amateur Boxing Championships. Town Hall Wellington. 13-15 September 1954. Souvenir programme. 1954: Gerald Dreyer v Barry Brown. Basin Reserve, 15 January 1954. programme. 1957: Barry Brown (Wellington) v Ulf Christensen (Wellington). Wellington Town Hall, 24 June 1957. Programme. 1959: New Zealand Amateur Boxing Championships. Theatre Royal Timaru, 5-7 October 1959. Souvenir programme Quantity: 1 folder(s) 7 programmes; 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 297 x 210 mm. Provenance: Some programmes donated; some purchased. Transfers: Material from the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-1563..

Date: 1951

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1951

Description: Includes: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society Inc. presents its thirty-second season "Show boat". Produced by John N Thomson. St James Theatre, 19-31 May 1951. Programme (2 copies) Christchurch Operatic Society (Inc) present "Bless the bride", produced by Stan Lawson. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 6 October 1951. Programme Ex-Services Operatic Society Incorporated proudly present another N.Z. premiere "Castles in Spain", a South American musical romance. Produced by Leonard Green; musical director Lindsay Hall. Playhouse Auckland, commencing 20 October 1951. Programme Gisborne Amateur Operatic Society presents "Our Miss Gibbs. Produced by Cecily Gregory; musical director D G Dyer. 1951. Programme (partial) Light Opera Company present the all-time record-breaking comic opera triumph "The merry widow". Producer Molly Donald; musical director Frank Poore. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 3 November 1951. Promotional pamphlet only Masterton Choral Society presents concert version of "Maritana", composed by Vincent W Wallace. Conductor Robert Matthews; pianiste Hazel Thompson. Knox Hall Masterton, 23 June 1951. Programme (2 copies) Palmerston North Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents "The merry widow". Producer Eva Moore. Opera House Palmerston North, from 24 November [1951]. Programme Palmerston North Technical School presents Gilbetrt & Sullivan's "Yeomen of the guard", with Alex Lindsay Orchestra. Conductor Anthony Larsen; piano Doris Sheppard. 1951. Programme Timaru Choral Society. "The bartered bride", music by Frederic Smetana; libretto by Karel Sabina. Theatre Royal Timaru, 30 July 1951. Programme Wellington Musical & Dramatic Society (Inc) presents "The count of Luxembourg". Producer and musical director Edward Beeby. Grand Opera House Wellington, 21-28 July 1951. Programme (2 copies) and ticket Quantity: 11 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1939

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

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981; Willis & Aiken Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Variety-1939-02

Description: An arrangement of text, of varying type, in navy and red on white. With portraits of George Hurd, Stan Foley, and Nellie Kolle. Other performers include: Dolly and Scotty (Australia's premier dancing duo); The Resilients (crazy Continental "Knockabouts"); Barry Ross (fashion plate vocalist); Max Reddy (light comedian and dancer); Stella Collier (beautiful and charming soprano); The San Remos (brilliant hand balancers); Snowy Towers (clever mimic of screen stars); and clowns Assam, Pekoe, Souchon & Congo.. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on poster, 1015 x 380 mm.

Date: 1919

By: Draffin, Michael, active 1977; Harvey, Douglas Ross, 1951-; Parker, I W (Mr), active 1970s

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1919

Description: Grand complimentary concert by Miss Ina Bosworth. Auckland Town Hall, 10 April 1919. Programme (2 copies) Dorothy's prayer "Bells"; intended by author for peace celebrations. Words and music by C W Clayton, Wanganui, N.Z. Two cards of sheet music for vocal music with bell chimes accompaniment, and words on the verso. [ca 1919?] J & N Tait attraction, Harry Dearth, England's most famous baritone and his distinguished company of artistes. Town Hall Concert Chamber, Tuesday October 28th [1919]. Programme / flier Dunedin Orchestral Society's fourth concert of the season His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 22 November 1919. Programme Grand Irish National Concert at [Timaru] Theatre Royal 18 March 1919. Programme Keith Kennedy, from Prof Seveik's Studio, Vienna. Postcard, and promotional booklet The Sevcik system of violin playing' [ca 1919?] Bernard F Page. Organ recitals at the Town Hall Wellington. Programmes 8 February, 12 April (2 copies), 17 May, 6 September, 13 September 1919. Returned Soldiers' Association Popular Orchestral Concert tendered by the Albert Symphony Orchestra. Auckland Town Hall, 4 June 1919. Programme Royal Auckland Choir's third concert. Auckland Town Hall 30 October 1919. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Peace Thanksgiving Festival. Grand Peace Choir of 300 voices; Wellington Professional Orchestra. Conductors Mr Robert Parker, Mr H Temple White, Mr H Moschini; F V Blandford (Chairman Entertainment Committee); Joseph Lewis (organiser and secretary). Town Hall, 20-21 July 1045. Programme (2 copies) Waterside Workers' Band, conductor J J Drew (With Madoline Knight, R Jackson, Renn Miller, Harry Cooper). Tenth recital. Grand Opera House, 10 August 1919. Programme Quantity: 15 album(s) Album(s). 2 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to octavo size, some illustrated.

Date: 1993

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to notable buildings in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-B-BUILDINGS-Timaru-1993-01

Description: Booklet commemorating the re-opening of the Theatre Royal in Timaru contains a message from Governor-general Catherine Tizard, a message from the Mayor of Timaru Wynne Raymond, a history of the theatre, , photos of the architect Barrie Bracefield and the engineer Alistair McGaughran. Photographs of the performers at the opening include Mark Leishman, Phillip Leishman, John McRae, the Picasso Trio, Timaru Girls' High School Chorale, the Swing Sisters, Te Aitarakihi Maori Culture Club, Timaru District Choir, Timaru Municipal Band, the Rhythm Group, Cheryl Hooper, Jamie Burgess, Noel Burns, Tanya Morris, Timaru Primary Schools' Choir, the Suzuki Violins, Barry Milner, Timaru Dance Studio, South Canterbury Drama League, Bronwyn Bryan School of Dance, Jacqui Griffin Dancers, Gareth Hoddinot, Iola Smith School of Dance, City of Timaru Highland Pipe Band, South Canterbury Dancing Teachers Association, Kylie Harris, Nicky Wagstaff, Trevor Dawe, David Mawson, the Bay City Big Band, Everyday People Dance Troupe, and production members David Williams, Dawn Somerville, David Wolff, Ross Grubb. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 36 pages, 297 x 210 mm. Provenance: Purchased from the collection of Tony Goodliffe, 2016.

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: 1975

From: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: [Programmes of octavo size]

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-NZSO-1975-3

Description: Includes: 1 May: Family Concert. Bruce Hangen (conductor); Richard Mapp (piano); Peter Read (narrator). Town Hall, Lower Hutt, 1 May. 10 May: First Subscription Concert, 29th Season. Brian Priestman (conductor); Maurice Hasson (violin). Town Hall, Auckland, 10 May. 11 May: Family Concert. Brian Priestman (conductor); Richard Mapp (piano); Alison Maloney (soprano); Michael Burch (tenor); Bruce Carson (bass). Town Hall, Wellington, 11 May. 12 May: Family Concert. Brian Priestman (conductor); Maurice Hasson (violin); Rebecca Harris (harp). Municipal Theatre, Hastings, 12 May. 13 May: Brian Priestman (conductor); Maurice Hasson (violin). Municipal Theatre, Hastings, 13 May. (2 copies). 24 May: Second Subscription Concert (Red Series) 29th Season. Brian Priestman (conductor); Maurice Hasson (violin). Town Hall, Wellington, 24 May (2 copies) 7 June: War Requiem (Benjamin Britten). Brian Priestman (conductor); Rosemary Gordon (soprano); Anthony Benfell (tenor); Philip Todd (baritone). Town Hall, Wellington, 7 June. (2 copies). 14 June: Brian Priestman (conductor); Andre Tchaikowsky (piano). Town Hall, Wellington, 14 June. (2 copies). 21 June: War Requiem (Benjamin Britten). Brian Priestman (conductor); Rosemary Gordon (soprano); Anthony Benfell (tenor); Philip Todd (baritone). Town Hall, Christchurch, 21 June 1975 (2 copies) 22 June: Brian Priestman (conductor); Andre Tchaikowsky (piano). Town Hall, Christchurch, 22 June. (2 copies). 23 June: Brian Priestman (conductor); Andre Tchaikowsky (piano). Theatre Royal, Timaru, 23 June (2 copies) 26 June: Brian Priestman (conductor); Richard Mapp (piano); The Southland Choral Society. Civic Theatre, Invercargill, 26 June. 28 June: 1975 Dunedin Subscription Series. Brian Priestman (conductor); Uri Segal (conductor); Rosemary Gordon (soprano); Anthony Benfell (tenor); Philip Todd (baritone); Roger Woodward (piano); Peter Frankl (piano); Royal Christchurch Musical Society Children's Choir. Town Hall, Dunedin, 28 June; 6 August; 24 September. 28 June: War Requiem (Benjamin Britten). Brian Priestman (conductor); Rosemary Gordon (soprano); Anthony Benfell (tenor); Philip Todd (baritone). Town Hall, Dunedin, 28 June. (2 copies). Quantity: 14 programmes. Physical Description: Offset prints on pamphlets and programmes, sizes varying up to 230 mm.

Date: 1978

From: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: [Programmes of octavo size]

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-NZSO-1978-3

Description: Includes: 3 June: Wellington Organ Festival (as part of the NZ Organists' Association Festival/Congress, Queen's Birthday Weekend). St Andrew's on The Terrace, Wellington, 4 and 5 June. St Peter's Church, Wellington, 3 June. Old St Paul's, Wellington, 4 June. St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington, 5 June. Programme 10 June. Missa Solemnis by Ludwig van Beethoven. Erich Bergel (conductor); Beverly Bergen (soprano); Flora Edwards (mezzo-soprano); Kenneth Cornish (tennor); Bruce Carson (bass); Orpheus Choir. Town Hall, Wellington, 10 June. Programme (2 copies). 14 June: The Reformed Drunkard or The Devil's Wedding (a comic opera by Gluck). Presented by the Victoria University Music Society. Victoria University Memorial Theatre, Wellington, 14-17 June. Flyer only 14 June: New Zealand Brass Quintet in concert with Ruaumoko Quartet. St Andrews on The Terrace, Wellington, 14 June. Flyer only 17 June: Erich Bergel (conductor); Ralph Kirshbaum (cello). Town Hall, Wellington, 17 June. Programme (2 copies). 21 June: Erich Bergel (conductor); Gyorgy Pauk (violin); Ralph Kirshbaum (cello). Town Hall, Christchurch, 21 June. Town Hall, Dunedin, 24 June. Civic Theatre, Invercargill, 25 June. Programme (2 copies) 22 June: Lunchtime Concert. Erich Bergel (conductor). Town Hall, Christchurch, 22 June. Programme (2 copies) 23 June: Erich Bergel (conductor); Gyorgy Pauk (violin). Town Hall, Dunedin, 23 June. Civic Theatre, Invercargill, 26 June. Programme 27 June: Recital. Ralph Kirshbaum (cello). Concert Chamber, Dunedin, 27 June. Theatre Royal, Timaru, 28 June. James Hay Theatre, Christchurch, 29 June. Programme 1 July. Violin recital. Gyorgy Pauk (violin); Janetta McStay (piano). Founders Theatre, Hamilton, 1 July. Maidment Theatre, Auckland, 2 July. Memorial Theatre, Gisborne, 4 July. Programme 1 July: Erich Bergel (conductor); Ralph Kirshbaum (cello); Rosemary Gordon (soprano); Patricia Lawrey (contralto); Anthony Benfell (tenor); Maurice Taylor (bass); Schola Polyphonica of Wellington (Maxwell Fernie, musical director). Town Hall, Wellington, 1 July. Programme (2 copies). 8 July: Michi Inoue (conductor); Gyorgy Pauk (violin). Town Hall, Wellington, 8 July. Programme (2 copies). 13 July: Michi Inoue (conductor); Diedre Irons (piano); Rebecca Harris (harp); Nancy Luther (flute). Opera House, Palmerston North, 13 July. Opera House,Wanganui, 14 July. Opera House, New Plymouth, 15 July. Programme 17 July: Michi Inoue (conductor); Diedre Irons (piano). Founders Theatre, Hamilton, 17 July. Town Hall, Auckland, 18 July. Programme 22 July: Michi Inoue (conductor); Diedre Irons (piano). Town Hall, Wellington, 22 July. Programme (2 copies). 28 July: Michi Inoue (conductor); Nancy Luther (flute); Rebecca Harris (harp). Town Hall, Dunedin, 28 July. Town Hall, Christchurch, 29 July. Programme (2 copies). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on pamphlets and programmes, sizes varying up to 230 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1977

From: New Zealand Ballet :[Posters advertising performances of the New Zealand Ballet. 1970s].

Reference: Eph-C-DANCE-NZB-1977-01

Description: Poster with a red background shows a white silhouette of a dancer holding a long orange and yellow ribbon. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screen print, 503 x 365 mm. Provenance: Donated by the Royal New Zealand Ballet in 2004.

Date: 2011

Reference: Eph-E-MUSIC-2011-01

Description: Poster advertising a New Zealand tour by New Zealand singer Hayley Westenra shows a head and shoulders photographic portrait of her, and lists the itinerary of the tour: Hamilton Claudelands Area 15 November; Auckland Civic Theatre 16 November; Wellington Michael Fowler Centre 18 November; Christchurch CBS Arena 20 November; Timaru Theatre Royal 21 November; Invercargill Civic Theatre 23 November; Dunedin Regent Theatre 24 November; Palmerston North Regent Theatre 26 November; New Plymouth TSB Showplace 27 November; Napier Municipal Theatre 29 November. Two copies held. Other Titles - Tenth Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Digital print, 840 x 595 mm. Provenance: Donated by Phantom Billstickers Ltd in December 2011