Stand-up comedy

Date: 1993 - 1999

By: Sameshima, Haruhiko, 1958-

Reference: Eph-E-TAKI-RUA-1990s

Description: Includes: 1993: Taki Rua Depot Theatre 1983-1993; celebrating a decade; whakanui i te tau tekau. Photography Level III, Borders Manu Kopere; artwork and design Tim Parkin (2 copies) 1994: Theatre at Large presents "Henry 8" [with] Jed Brophy, Alison Bruce, Anna Marbrook, Christian Penny, Tim Spite. Taki Rua Theatre, 10 February - 5 March. Fringe '94 [1994]. Photo Haru Sameshima; poster Mission Hall. Hungary - New Zealand. "The human garden"; an international dance spectacle; Hungary & New Zealand. Shona McCullagh & Artus Dance Company. Auckland Watershed Theatre February 23 - March 5; Wellington Taki Rua Depot Theatre March 8-13. Fringe 1994 1995: Coopers & Lybrand season of a new play by Apirana Taylor, featuring Barbara Ewing. The world's greediest woman, Whaea Kairau - Mother Hundred Eater. Directed by Colin McColl; designed by Dorita Hannah; lighting design by Tony Rabbit ... the courage of the land wars. Taki Rua Theatre, from June 9 1995 to July 8 1995. The Starfish Enterprise presents "Kapai Kabaret", starring Mika. Taki Rua Theatre, ten nights only - December 13-23. He taonga te reo; 1995 a celebration of the Maori language. Mika photograph by Arjan Hoeflak [1995] (2 copies) 1996: "An evening with Brendan Lovegrove; stand-up comedy. May 1-5, 1996. 1997: Lemi Ponifasio & Mau dance performance. October 16-25, Taki Rua Theatre. "Illumina" (2 copies) 1998: New Zealand Post Te Reo Maori season. August 20th - September 5th 1998. "Nga Moemoea" by Hera Taute, directed by Peter Kaa. Capital E, 3 September; "Whakapakari raua ko Whakawaia", by Mokena Reedy, directed by Rangimoana Taylor. Bats Theatre, 27 August [1998] Quantity: 8 posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs, varying sizes, up to 1050 mm. Provenance: Donated by Taki Rua Productions, 1996 and January 2014

Date: 2002

From: BATS Theatre :[Posters for productions at BATS Theatre. 1985- ].

Reference: Eph-D-BATS-2002

Description: Includes posters for: Ice & Lemon presents Mike Leigh "Abigail's party". Katherine McRae directs. With Lauren Jackson, Biddy O'Donnell, Jane Donald, Aaron Alexander, Peter Rutherford. 10-25 May [2002] (2 copies). "Banging cymbal, clanging gong" [Jo Randerson. 22-23 March 2002] Comedy Festival. 418,103 jokes, 131 performances, 27 shows, 4 venues. 1-18 May [2002]. Bats Theatre, Circa Theatre, Downstage Theatre, Indigo (2 copies). The Bacchanals present "Crave" by Sarah Kane, with Carey Smith, Eve Middleton, James Stewart, Tina Helm. Design by Sar Ruddenklau. Directed by David Lawrence. 4-20 July [2002] Tarun Mohanbhai, that Indian guy, presents "D'Aranged marriage". Written and performed by T Mohanbhai; directed by Rajeev Varma; special performance Chachi. Auckland Civic Laugh Underground 1-4 May; Wellington Bats Theatre 9-11 May [2002] Synged presents "Garden of Eden". 100% homegrown organic music & dance-scape. Choreographers Merenia Gray and Lyne Pringle; musician Janet Holborow. 6-9 March [2002] (2 copies) "Gravity", written by Megan Huber; directed by Katherine McRae. Cast Sean Allan, Vivien Bell, Erica Lowe, Jason Te Kare, Jason Whyte. Design by Ross Gibbs; music by Peter Edge; lighting by Nicholas Reeves. 9-24 August [2002] (2 copies) 3 Pesos Productions Ltd presents "Little Che", a play by Paolo Rotondo. Eryn Wilson directed by Andrew Foster. Auckland Maidment Studio 10-21 Sept 2002; Hamilton WEL Energy Trust Academy of Performing Arts 25-28 Sept 2002; Dunedin Fortune Studio 4-12 October 2002; Wellington Bats Theatre 15-26 October 2002; Christchurch Court Two 29 October - 2 November 2002 (Three copies, one mustard, one green, one orange) "Live: TraNZmission; a live radio play in broadcast quality". 31 October - 9 November [2002] (With Adam Gardiner, Bret McKenzie, Taika Cohen)(Poster shows Taika Cohen) Working Tide Productions presents "Outside in". 8-13 March [2002] Pollywood Productions proudly present "Pollywood! ; drags to bitches; a lipsynched comedy revue". 11-21 December [2002] (2 copies) Dreamcast Productions presents "Songs for a new world", music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. Directed by Nigel Edgecombe; musical direction by Martin Pitt. Touring cast 2002. 29-30 May [2002] (2 copies) STAB 2002. Get your limited edition season ticket and see all three shows for $30. (2 copies) "Sully O'Sullivan is hori-fied". Auckland Temple 8-11 May; Bats Wellington 14-18 May [2002] (2 copies) Afterburner presents "The telescope", starring Peter Rutherford, Lloyd Scott, and HUM - Miranda Manasiadis, Steve Gallagher, Matt Hutton and Sebastian Morgan-Lynch. Direction and design by Martyn Roberts. 27 November - 7 December [2002]. (2 copies) From the makers of "Kill Whitey" comes a new low, "Totally offensive, or your money back". [Charlie Brown and Nick Ward]. 6-11 May [2002] (2 copies) "Tune Out". Post-Punk. [Andrew Armitage]. 6-9, 12-17 February 2002 (2 copies). "Vula", directed by Nina Nawalowalo; music composed by Gareth Farr; set and lighting design Tolis Papazoglou; starrin Fiona Collins, Susana Leiataua, Tausili Mose. Bats Theatre, 18-28 September 2002 (2 copies) "White"; a pure dance work by Raewyn Hill, presented by Soapbox Productions. 24 July - 4 August 2002 (2 copies). Greg Wilkinson presents the Imagelab season of "Wild man eyes", by Duncan Sarkies. 18-24 February [2002](2 copies, 1 torn at lower left corner) Posters and photographs are commissioned by each production (not BATS), so theatre does not have copyright in them Quantity: 20 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters sizes varying around 600 x 400 mm. Provenance: Some donated by Bats Theatre in 2002 and 2008. Transfers: Some copies transferred from MSI-Papers-8941-07. - From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0881.

Date: 1999

From: BATS Theatre :[Posters for productions at BATS Theatre. 1985- ].

By: BATS Theatre

Reference: Eph-D-BATS-1999

Description: Includes posters for: Muted presents "Automaton". Commissioned by Creative NZ; performed by Sound Light and Movement. Bats Theatre, 23 October - 6 November [1999]. A theatrical misfit. Poster (2 copies) and banner strip Una Commedia musicale del Trampolino. TV2 International Laugh Festival. Bats, 22-24 April [1999] Angeline Conaghan presents "Dangerous divas". (With Christine White, Angeline Conaghan, Daphne Owers, Bridget Kelly, Roadworks Women, Leraine Hortsmanhoff, Genevieve McClean, Megan Peinell). Bats Theatre. 23-26 February [1999] (2 copies) Te Infusers Productions present "Dem damn dames" (Megan Peinell / Mere Boynton) with the Hep Daddy Quartet (Scott Towers, Geoff Bentley, Peter Thornley, Ben Scott). Bats Theatre, 4-8 March [1999] (2 copies) Paul Ego (1999 Billy T nominee) presents "Paul Ego's Show"; a playful hour in the company of NZ's tallest comedian. TV2 International Laugh Festival. "Like a cross between a cheeky child and a giraffe with an extremely quick tongue". Wellington, Bats Theatre, 28 April - 1 May; Auckland, Manifesto, 4-8 May; Christchurch, The Green Room, 11-15 May [1999] "How we hated the grand Canyon", a new play from Mel Johnston, with Adam Brookfield and Hera Dunleavy. Bats, 18 November - 4 December 1999 (2 copies) Kaffeehaus Theatre presents "Jamaica", Oliver Bukowski's 'Bis Denver' translated by David Spencer. Directed by Jeff Boyd. Bats Theatre, 31 March - 17 April [1999] (2 copies) "Keep your nose clean", written by John Vakidis. Keith Waaka (design), Ole Maiava (actor), Jim Moriarty (actor), Fa'amoana Ioane (musician), John Vakidis (director). Tender explosive cuttin edge theatre to move us into the millen[n]ium. 10-30 January [1999] "Mapaki", written by Dianna Fuemana. Directed by Hori Ahipene. Bats Theatre, 9-13 November [1999]. (2 copies, plus one with sign stuck over about cellphones, late admissions, etc) "Margaret and Vanessa's Xmas Special"; eat, drink ... and beat Mary. A Bloody Production. Bats Theatre, 15-22 December (Jed num ez belzebubbm). Super Fly, Deans Art Investments, Imagetime Ltd (1 copy plus 2 copies of four images on test sheet) NS "Naked Samoans go to Hollywood, Episode Two". Starring Dave Fane, Oscar Kightley, Shimpal Lelisi, Mario Gaoa, Shane Asi - the biggest dicks to ever walk on stage. Auckland, Town Hall Laugh Lounge, 22 April - 1 May; Wellington Bats Theatre, 4-8 May; Christchurch, Great Hall, 11-16 May [1999] (2 copies) "No. 2", by Toa Fraser, Bruce Mason Playwright of the Year 1999. Starring Madeleine Sami; directed by Catherine Boniface. Bats Theatre, 9-23 December [1999] (2 copies) Cashmere Feel Industrial Park presents Philip Ridley's "The pitchfork Disney", a razor stuffed chocolate treat, directed by Jonathon Hendry with Rhys Morgan, Grant Roa, Gareth Howells, Genevieve McClean. 20 November - 4 December [1999]. (2 copies) Taki Rua Productions 1999 Te Roopu Whakaari season in association with Bats Theatre. "The sojourns of Boy", a new play by Briar Grace-Smith and Jo Randerson. Directed by David O'Donnell; designed by Tony de Goldi; lighting by Juliette Howard. Bats Theatre, 3-26 June 1999 (2 copies). "Word". Bats Theatre, 12-14 March [1999]. (2 copies) Posters and photographs are commissioned by each production (not BATS), so theatre does not have copyright in them Quantity: 15 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters sizes varying around 600 x 400 mm. Provenance: Some donated by Bats Theatre in 2002 and 2007. Transfers: Some copies transferred from MSI-Papers-8941-07. - From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0881.

Date: 2000

From: BATS Theatre :[Posters for productions at BATS Theatre. 1985- ].

Reference: Eph-D-BATS-2000

Description: Includes posters for: "AAArgh! the live movie experience". A STAB production starring Gabe McDonnell, Taika Cohen, Carey Smith, Ben Fransham. Directed by Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie. producer Caroline Armstrong; 1st assistant director Duncan Sarkies; line producer Angus Reeves, tech wiz Nathan Price; sound design Lee Prebble; lighting Chris Winter & David Lawrence. 10-25 November 2000 (2 copies). "Blowing it", written by Stephen Sinclair and Stephen Papps, starring Stephen Papps; directed by Stephen Sinclair. Hamilton Fuel Festival Meteor Theatre, 6-9 July; Wellington Bats Theatre, 1-12 August [2000] (2 copies) "Credit"; a comedy by In Transit Theatre, with Timothy Bartlett, Kat Davison, Juliet O'Brien. 20 May - 10 June [2000] Poster illustration Philippa McDermott. No Name present "A dark day with no name". Jo Randerson, Gentiane Lupi. Bats Theatre, 21-25 March 2000 (2 copies). "Dirty city". Wellington Bats Theatre 15-19 March; Auckland Silo Theatre, 9-13 May [2000] Penniless Productions presents "Garage sale". 5-8 March [2000] (2 copies) Conrad Newport's dazzling new comedy about true friends and false nails. "The hand job", starring Bronwyn Bradley, Tanea Heke, Loren Horsley and Joe Ballard. Designer Ross Gibbs; lighting designer Jennifer Lal. 1-16 December [2000] (2 copies) "Jaunt", dance by Kristian Larsen, Sarah Sproull, Sumara Fraser. Music - Tehimana Kerr. 8-11 March [2000] (2000) "A star is torn". Text and performance Shane Bosher; direction Peter Hammill; set and costume design Ross Gibbs; lighting design Jennifer Lal; movement Carolyn Lambourn. 7-23 December [2000] (2 different posters)(2 copies of each) "Mega installation double feature". Nightmare in retail land plus Flixmedia. Bats Foyer, 18-25 March 2000 (2 copies). Jan Preston. "My room of pianos". Bats Theatre, 10-14 March [2000] "Rhys Darby and the time machine". Silo Theatre Auckland 3-6 May; Bats Wellington 10-13 May [2000] (2 copies) "Space attack". "One hundred meaningless pleas";, "Boat", "The slab", "Girls in space", "Jeff Henderson's birthday extravaganza", "Concrete in your ears", "Company", "Compostella", "Purple onion". [March-April 2000] (2 copies) "A space without boundaries". Indecent Flesh in association with Toi Whakaari, presents a panoramic exploration of land, light, skin. Anapela Polataivao, Jerome Leota, Kayte Ferguson, Paulus McKinnon, Nyree Andrews. Direction Nina Nawalowalo, Helen Todd. 15-24 June [2000] Attic Theatre Company in association with The Breeze "Waiting for Lotto". Bats Theatre, 3-7 March [2000] (2 copies) Young & Hungry. Three plays: "Shudder", by Pip Hall, directed by David O'Donnell; "Hark", by Gabe McDonnell, directed by Dra Mckay; "Confessions of an adolescent stormtrooper", by Bevin Linkhorn, directed by Roy Ward. 4-22 July 2000 (2 copies). Posters and photographs are commissioned by each production (not BATS), so theatre does not have copyright in them Quantity: 17 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters sizes varying around 600 x 400 mm. Provenance: Some donated by Bats Theatre in 2002 and 2008. Transfers: Some copies transferred from MSI-Papers-8941-07. - From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0881.

Date: 2001

Reference: Eph-D-VARIETY-2001-01

Description: Poster shows stylised cartoon illustrations of Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, the duo who were the Flight of the Conchords, both playing guitars. At top left is the logo for the TV2 International Laugh Festival. At lower right are the logos for Megalith, 89FM, Bats, and Temple (Auckland's live original music venue). Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 422 x 422 mm. Provenance: Donated by Downstage Theatre, Wellington, 2007

Date: 2001

From: BATS Theatre :[Posters for productions at BATS Theatre. 1985- ].

Reference: Eph-D-BATS-2001

Description: Includes posters for: Idiots' productions presents "Being Jon Stubbs"; a surreal comedy experience through the porthole of an XXL demented vegetarian. Featuring the voice of Radar as The Guardian. Written and performed by Jon Stubbs; directed by Tama Smith; sound by Paul Salmon; medical consultants J Sier and Dr F B Hamilton. Bats Theatre Wellington, 22-25 February; Silo Theatre Auckland, 5-6 May; Allen Hall Theatre Dunedin, 19-20 July [2001] [Box Productions]. Contemporary Dance Theatre. "Strident"; an evening of vignettes, fantasies and dreams from around the dinner table. Bats Theatre, 21-24 February 2001 (2 copies). Benjamin Crellin. "Fear and loathing [in Hastings]". Sharp, dark & hilarious. Wellington Bats Theatre 2-5 May; Dunedin Fuel Theatre 8-12 May; Auckland Silo Theatre 15-26 May [2001] (2 copies) The dancing idiot is back. Rhys Darby and the Supernova. TV2 Billy T Award nominee 2001. Auckland Silo Theatre 8-12 May; Wellington Bats 15-19 May [2001] Flight of the Conchords present "Folk the World". Wellington Bats Theatre 2-5 May; Auckland Temple Bar, 16-19 May [2001] (2 copies, one missing lower left corner) Fringe Festival. 2001; a Fringe odyssey. 23 February - 17 March 2001. "Irish annals of Aotearoa (a psycle-drama)"; a play by Simon OConnor, based on the novel by Michael O'Leary. Directed by David O'Donnell; musical direction Chris O'Connor. With Stephen Bain, Waimihi Hotere, Peter Daube, Johanna Smith, Karlos Drinkwater, Chris Palmer. Bats Theatre, 11-27 January 2001; Paekakariki Hotel, 3 February 2001 (2 copies). Paul Jenden's "Fairy stories", because Christmas is for adults too. 12-22 December [2001] (2 copies) TV2 International Laugh Festival. The funniest comedians arse in town. Anything for a laugh!. Wellington, 2-19 May [2001] (2 different posters, varying sizes) "Jingle bells; these chicks guarantee crackling cackles". Goretti Chadwick as Tinni Apa; Dianna Fuemana as Miricle Paka; Christina Bristow as Masima Pepa. Auckland Maindment Studio, 10-27 October; Wellington, Bats Theatre 31 Oct - 10 November [2001??] Idiots Productions presents "The Merinos; the Mafia have come to New Zealand to steal one of our sheep". A new play written and performed by Jon Stubbs; directed by John Palino. Wellington Bats Theatre 8-12 May; Auckland Silo Theatre, 15-19 May; Dunedin Allen Theatre, 17-21 July [2001] (2 copies) "The Monarch room". Bats Theatre, 26 February - 2 March 2001. Photos by Sarah Hunter. Flood and Fever Jealous presents "A perfect plan"; a race against time. Bats Theatre, 22 November - 8 December 2001. Raybon Doggy Dogg, the artist formerly known as Raybon. All new stand-up from Raybon Kan. Bats Theatre, 1-17 February 2001. "Swag". Bats Theatre, 19-28 April [Chris Kiddy and Simon Smith. 2001] Taki Rua Productions presents "Have car will travel"; a dysfunctional road trip, by Mitch Tawhi Thomas. Directed by Rachel House; designed by Sean Coyle; lighting by Jennifer Lal; music/sound by Craig Sengelow. Bats Theatre, 25 May - 16 June [2001](2 copies) "This ridiculous dance". Melbourne Town Hall, 21-30 September 2001. The best New Zealand Fringe Theatre. (2 copies) Three Pesos Productions presents "Little Che", a play by Paolo Rotondo, starring Taika Cohen (Scarfies), Paolo Rotondo (Stickmen). Directed by Andrew Foster. Wellington Bats Theatre, 19-24 March; Auckland Silo Theatre, 28 March - 7 April [2001]. Young and hungry; a season of three plays: "The mayfly", by Jackie van Beek, directed by Conrad Newport; "Butter loving", by Francie Maclean, directed by Erolia Ifopo; "Shootout", by Ryan McFadyen; directed by James Hadley. Bats Theatre, 26 June - 14 July 2001 (2 copies). Posters and photographs are commissioned by each production (not BATS), so theatre does not have copyright in them Quantity: 20 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters sizes varying around 600 x 400 mm. Provenance: Some donated by Bats Theatre in 2002 and 2008. Transfers: Some copies transferred from MSI-Papers-8941-07. - From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0881.

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: [1995-1996]

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: 2000-106-14/3

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (bound file).

Date: 1993

From: Slane, Chris, 1957- :Cartoons entered in the 1993 Qantas Media Awards

Reference: A-299-081

Description: Shows a man speaking into a microphone. In the final scene, he is being bombarded with flying fruit. Refers to life as a comedian. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies.

Date: [1995-1996]

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: 2000-106-15/2

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (bound file).

Date: [1995-1996]

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: 2000-106-14/1

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (bound file).

Date: [1995-1996]

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: 2000-106-14/2

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (bound file).

Date: 2012

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

By: Capital times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022572

Description: Jaimee and Tony discuss the upcoming comedy festival, and Tony explains why so much comedy is low-brow, stating, `After all, there's nothing worse than being a smartarse.' Jaimee responds in Latin, `Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes,' which translates to, `If you can read this, you are over-educated.' Context: The New Zealand International Comedy Festival ran from 27 April - 20 May 2012 in Wellington. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Ekers, Paul, 1961-:[Digital cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald and other publications]

Reference: DCDL-0027983

Description: Shows a stand-up comedian on stage in front of a red curtain at the New Zealand comedy festival. He says, "So, Lydia Ko walks into high performance sport New Zealand with a funding application..." Refers to recent news stories regarding Lydia Ko, a 16 year old golf prodigy, who recently turned pro and requested additional funding from High Performance Sport NZ to pay for coaching, physiotherapy, transport and accommodation. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1993

From: BATS Theatre :[Posters for productions at BATS Theatre. 1979- ].

By: McCredie, Paul, active 1988-1993

Reference: Eph-C-BATS-1993-02

Description: Shows the torso and arms of a pregnant man. Photograph by Paul McCredie. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Colour photolithograph, on poster 419 x 291 mm.

Date: 2008

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0008395

Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Debbie, Tony and Jaimee all doing stand up routines at the Comedy Festival. Jaimee realises her faux pas as the cartoon is published in The Wellingtonian. Her audience yell out that her joke is a scoop. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).