Tollerton, George C, active 1920-1940

Date: 1947 - 1948

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1947/1948

Description: Includes: David N Martin, Tivoli Circuit Australia in association with R J Kerridge presents the American musical revue success "Artists and models", starring Jenny Howard. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 21 February 1947. Programme. David N Martin, Tivoli Circuit Australia in association with R J Kerridge presents the American revue success "Artists and models", starring Jenny Howard. Grand Opera House Wellington, 19 April 1947. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin, Tivoli Circuit Australia in association with R J Kerridge presents the American revue success "Artists and models", starring Jenny Howard. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 17 May 1947. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin, Tivoli Circuit Australia in association with R J Kerridge present the American musical revue success "Artists and models", starring Jenny Howard. New Zealand tour 1947. J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Professor Enrico Ceccarelli in his amazing demonstrations of the hypnotic power of mind over matter. Australasian tour [1948]. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Professor Enrico Ceccarelli in his amazing demonstrations of the hypnotic power of mind over matter. New Zealand tour [1948]. Programme Tivoli Circuit Australia Pty Ltd, David N Martin, and R J Kerridge presents the world famous vaudeville revue "Folies bergere" staged by Ralton R James (With Ella Shields, Alphonse Berge, Latasha and Laurence, The Kwam Brothers, Warren Latona & Sparks, Jack and Connie Hobbs, Chord and Discord, Pat Kenny, Ormonde Douglas, Bette Linke, Jean Cameron, Donald Davies, the Bridges Trio). Theatre Royal Christchurch, 7 October 1947. Programme Tivoli Circuit Australia Pty Ltd, David N Martin, and R J Kerridge presents the world famous vaudeville revue "Folies bergere" staged by Ralton R James. Second New Zealand tour 1947. Programme Tivoli Circuit Australia Pty Ltd, David N Martin, and R J Kerridge presents the world famous vaudeville revue "Folies bergere" staged by Ralton R James (With Maisie Merlin, Jack Murray, Ella Shields, Alphonse Berge, Latasha and Lawrence, The Kwam Brothers, Warren Latona & Sparks, Bunny Westney, Chord & Discord, Ormonde Douglas, Kenny Brenna & La Mar, the Bridges Trio). St James Theatre Wellington, commencing 19 November 1947. Programme David N Martin and R J Kerridge present America's glamorous singing star of cinema, stage and radio, Lillian Roth in the newest and most glamorous Tivoli production, "Forever glamour", a Ralton R James production. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 8 August 1947. Programme David N Martin and R J Kerridge present Ella Shields in the smash hit revue "Forever glamour". St James Theatre Wellington, commencing 27 November 1947. Programme David N Martin, Tivoli Circuit Australia and R J Kerridge present the London Screamline Laff Riot "It's foolish but it's fun", starring Jenny Howard. New Zealand tour 1947. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin, Tivoli Circuit Australia and R J Kerridge present the London Screamline Laff Riot "It's foolish but it's fun", starring Jenny Howard. Grand Opera House Wellington, 9 May 1947. Programme. David N Martin, Tivoli Circuit Australia and R J Kerridge present the London Screamline Laff Riot "It's foolish but it's fun", starring Jenny Howard. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 3 July 1947. Programme (2 copies) International Entertainments proudly present their all-Australian ex-Army show, the "Kangaroosters" headed by George Wallace jnr, in the new style intimate revue "Blitz and pieces". Grand Opera House, 11 August 1947. Programme. International Entertainments proudly present their all-Australian ex-Army show, the "Kangaroosters" headed by George Wallace jnr, in the new style intimate revue "Blitz and pieces". Programme and ticket for performance at Victoria Theatre Westport on 26 June 1947. Ophir Rees [Overseas] Radiant Revue Company [in] "Watch your step". (With Joe Lawman, Jandy (clown), Royston (ventriloquist), Siscos (jugglers), Jarrett (clown), The Morrells (yodelling, hillbilly). New Zealand tour programme, and ticket for a performance at the Victoria Theatre Westport on 9 January 1947. The new Ophir Rees Show 1947-48. Sparkling London musical revue "Nylons and nonsense; a show of joyous abandon". New Zealand tour 1947-48. Programme The new Ophir Rees Show 1947-48. Sparkling London musical revue "Nylons and nonsense; a show of joyous abandon". Grand Opera House, 15 November 1947. Programme. The new Ophir Rees Show 1947-48. Sparkling London musical revue "Nylons and nonsense; a show of joyous abandon". New Zealand tour. Programme, and ticket for performance at Victoria Theatre Westport, 23 January 1948 Return and farewell season (prior to sailing for Australia). Ophir Rees presents his second carnival of fun!! "Follow me around". Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 February - 9 March 1948. Programme. The Kangaroosters headed by George Wallace jnr in the new style intimate revue "This was the army". Grand Opera House, commencing 30 July 1947. Programme George Tollerton proudly presents his Real Variety Show. Grand Opera House, commencing Saturday 12 June 1948. Programme. Royal Society of St George (Wellington Branch). Grand concert entertainment (of combined theatre acts). Grand Opera House Wellington, 8 July 1948. Programme. Quantity: 19 Programme(s). Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1959

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

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Variety-1950s

Description: Includes programmes and fliers for the following: 1950s?: Cuba Street Carnival. Spotting misplaced article competition. 1000 pounds in prizes. Shop and save in Cuba Street. How to enter [1955, 1960, 1966?] Personality sensation, Harry 'Woo-Woo' Stevens. Night club, TV and radio star. [non New Zealand promotional brochure . 1950s?] Wellington Dry Cleaning Co Ltd and Hygienic Laundry Ltd present in association with George Tollerton, 10 guineas funny story competition held at the Wellington Provincial 250 [pound] talent quest each Tuesday - Town Hall Lower Hutt; each Thursday - Paramount, Wellington. Pink entry form. 1950: J C Williamson's Theatres Ltd present The Kiwis Revue Company, the New Zealand Division's soldier show. Four phenomenally successful years in Australia. Municipal Theatre Hastings, Friday & Saturday, 11th & 12th August [1950?]. Small poster J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. Souvenir of the New Zealand Kiwis Revue, originally the N.Z. entertainment unit formed within the 2nd N.Z. Expeditionary Force, Middle East. [ca 1950]. Michael Todd's "Peep show". (New York, 1950). Programme. 1951: Trevor King presents Presentation concert. Centennial 100 [pound] stage "Quest for talent" 1951, 'the year of the stars'. Civic Theatre [Christchurch?], 1 June [1951]. Promotional pamphlet with photographs of Mollie Haines (Canadian bird impersonations), Gary and Wally Wakefield, Norma Hancock (contortionist). Also lists performers: Stanley C Ivey, Robin K Heaps, Violet Downing, Noel Tweedie, Jim Hodder, Bruce Johnston, Tom Hodder, Ray Kamo's Hawaiian Entertainers, Miss Bessie McDonald's Hula Dancers, Pat Dugan, John Columbus Burlesque Ballet, William Gray, Adagio Trio (Laurel Watts, Don Williamson, Morris MacDougall), Gary Fraser, Aroha Paahi, George Robinson's Star Rangers, and Lester Gibson. 1952: Presentation concerts under the patronage of His Worship the Mayor (Mr R M McFarlane). Canterbury amateur talent entertains! Civic Theatre, Thurs May 22 [1952]. Promotional pamphlet with photographs of Trevor King, Ernie Jones, John Columbus Men's Burlesque Ballet, Ken Boniface, Mollie Haines and the Wakefield Brothers. Lists other performers: Compere Lester Gibson, Keith Tonks, Peggy Guy, Jill Ormady, Watson Raines, Stanley Ivey, Charles Barrett (Maori baritone), John Brundall, Beverley Cornelius, Rino Tirikataene, Norma Hancock, Eileen Campbell, John Ritchards, Rex Williams, Ray O'Connor, Cliff Storer, Stan Newton's Flying Scotsmen. Trevor King's 150 [pound] talent quest for new stars for the stage. Civic Theatre, Thursday 6 March and every Thursday night throughout the talent quest contest. Entry form [1952?] Trevor King proudly presents the grand finals, 150 [pound] stage quest for talent. Civic Theatre, [pound] stage quest for talent. Civic Theatre, Saturday May 17, [1952]. Brochure World entertainers, headed by Hollywood star Cliff Edwards. Joe Taylor presents his Sydney Celebrity Club Variety. Wellington season, 1952-1953. Programme. 1953: Geo Tollerton presents the winners of the Air-Race Council's All Canterbury "Search for Stars". 250 [pounds] biggest ever held in New Zealand. Town Hall Darfield, Monday 7 September [1953]. Promotional flier with photographs of the Adagio Dancers, Janice Eder and Harry Pletzers, and other performers listed: Desmond Duo, Stanley Ivey, Robin Moore, Carlyle Brown (tenor), Cliff Storer, Jennifer Levy, Colleen Hills, Don Killner's Radio Rhythm Rascals, Joe Thomson, Colleen Morgan, Graeme Aldridge, Pauline Toohey & Robin Hamburgher, Rosemary Hewstone, Andrews Liver Salt Sisters, Jeff Bishop, Val Miles, also "Chuckles with Jerry". F W Larcombe, Christchurch, (printer) 1955: Sir Harold Scott, 1887- ."Scott" of Scotland Yard. Lecture tour, [1955]. Illustrated programme. Folies of 1955. 10 star acts, vaudeville, variety, revue. International attractions. Souvenir programme. 1955/1956: Promotional and biographical notes for Harlem Blackbirds" show, with photographs of Sunshine Body [Dolores Cooper], Larry Steele and Maurice Rocco [Australian publication. ca 1955/1956] 1956: Australian Returned Servicemen's Association presents "Show time"; annual Anzac night variety show. Guest artist Rusty Greaves, yodelling cowboy star who won Western Springs Talent Quest (With Valrey Charnly - "the voice of 1956", Cliff Shirley, Watson Raines, Martha Malcolm, Bill Ramsay). [Christchurch, ca 1956]. Illustrated pamphlet Harry Watson presents "Talent Highlights"; the all New Zealand talent show. Promotional flier with photographs of Watson Raines, Rusty Greaves, Jill Brooker, Vantini, Joe Thompson, and The Russals. Town Hall Bluff, 25 October [1956] Geo Tollerton in association with Kerridge-Odeon presents the Auckland Provincial 250 [pound] talent seaerch centred on Hamilton at the Embassy Theatre, commencing Wednesday June 13, 1956 and each subsequent Wednesday. The winner will receive 100 [pounds]. Flier (2 copies) with photo of finalists of the Canterbury "Search for stars" standing in front of a New Zealand Raiwlays Road Services bus. The Gympie Times. Thursday May 17, 1956. The Olympia Theatre. The Follies of 1956. [Newsclipping]. 1957: Amalgamated Theatres (N.Z.) Ltd present their 300 [pound] "talent search", produced by Trevor King, at the Crystal Palace, commencing Thursday 11th April [1957]. Flier (2 copies). Sam Snyder's internationally famous Water Follies. Aztec Services Pty Ltd proudly present World's greatest water & stage show. Australasian tour 1957. Official souvenir program. 1958: Les E Rohmer presents the Laugh till you cry show, Celebrity Variety Revue; the Frivolous frolics of 1958. Ninth annual tour. Cavendish Memorial Hall, Monday, 22nd Sept. [1958]. (Flier) Radio and stage show coming to your town!! New Zealand tour on stage "Variety Round Up". Johnny Cooper in person [ca 1958]. Flier with photographs of Johnny Cooper, Vantini, the Skyliners, the Wakefield Brothers, Ken Boniface, Watson Raines, the Wildcats, Isola Bennett and a crowded theatre audience in Wellington. Larcombe Print. Joe Brown's dominion-wide "Search for Stars" contest [1958-1959. Brochure. late 1958]. (2 copies) 1959: Joe Brown's "Search for Stars". Grand New Zealand final. [1959]. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Joe Brown's dominion-wide 2000 [pound] "Search for stars". Brochure. 1959. (2 copies) Joe Brown's dominion-wide Search for stars [letterhead paper. 1959?] (2 copies) Entry form. Johnny Cooper 60 [pounds] cash! talent quest. Gaiety Theatre Wairoa, commencing 19 February 1959 (2 copies) Quantity: 16 programmes and fliers. Physical Description: Printed programmes, under 300 mm.

Date: 1942

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

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Variety-1942-01

Description: An arrangement of text, of varying type, in navy and red on white. "Chuckles with Jerry" is a ventriloquist act. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on poster, 1018 x 380 mm.

Date: 1960 - 1966

From: Cooper, Johnny, 1929-2014 : Collection

By: Cooper, Johnny, 1929-2014

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-Cooper

Description: Includes: Undated: Johnny Cooper's "Gigantic" 100 [pound] cash! Talent Show (centred on Levin, Foxton, Otaki. Entry form (2 copies) Entry forms here; Johnny Cooper's Talent Show (fluorescent red flyer) (2 copies) 1960: Television Amusements presents ... Television trials. 400 [pounds] in prize money, commencing Municipal Theatre Hastings, Tuesday February 19th 1960; also at Municipal Theatre Napier, Thursday February 18th 1960. [Flyer and blank admission form; and 2 copies of another version of same flyer] 1963: Calling all amateurs to the Waikato Provincial Talent Search. Promoted by Graham V Newland in association with Geo Tollerton and centred on Founders Theatre Hamilton, Thursday 28th March and each succeeding Thursday. [Flyer. 1963] Graham V Newlnd in association with Geo Tollerton presents the All Waikato Provincial 250 [pound] Talent Search, centred on Hamilton, at the Founders Theatre, commencing Thursday March 28th 1963 and each subsequent Thursday. [Flyer] (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on pamphlets and flyers, sizes varying up to 240 mm. Provenance: From the collection of Johnny Cooper, deposited in 2013.

Date: 1946 - 1956

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Talent-Quests

Description: Includes pamphlets or fliers for the following: 1948, the Year of the Stars. The N.Z. Talent Quest; screen, stage, radio, conducted by the Paramount Theatre, Wellington, in association with Apex Films (N.Z.) Ltd. Produced and compered by the well known English stage and radio star John Morris; associate producer (dramtic section) Selwyn Toogood. Booklet (2 copies) Calling all amateur talent. Trevor King presents Centennial 100 [pound] stage "Quest for Talent". 1951, the Year of the Stars. Enter now ... it's free.... Civic Theatre [Christchurch]. (Pamphlet, 2 copies) After eleven competitor weeks to date, it is with supreme pleasure and confidence that Trevor King proudly presents Centennial 100 [pound] stage quest for talent. 1951, the Year of the Stars. Semi-finals. Four big nights, 26, 28 April; 4 and 10 May [1951]. Civic Theatre [Christchurch]. (Pamphlet, 2 copies) Geo Tollerton in association with Kerridge-Odeon presents the Wellington Provincial 250 pound talent quest. Voting paper [with Choysa Tea advertisement and quiz on verso] [1956?] Calling all amateurs to the Auckland Provincial 250 [pound] talent search, promoted by Geo Tollerton in association with Kerridge-Odeon and centred on Embassy Theatre, Hamilton. Wednesday June 13th and each succeeding Wednesday [1956?] (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s) 5 programmes, brochures or fliers. Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1944

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1944

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: K.C.P. Entertainments Ltd present The Kiwis musical revue "Cairo Carnival". Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 November 1944. Programme K.C.P. Entertainments Ltd present The Kiwis second bright comedy "Desert days". Manager Stewart Pitt, producer Eddie Hegan, musical director George Hatton; wardrobe by Mrs Marchant. Opera House Wellington, commencing 20 November 1944. Programme Manawatu Army Entertainment Club presents "Off parade"; the Army revue, sponsored by A.E.W.S. production under the direction of S/Sgt Norman T McGuire; assistant director S/Sgt Briton Chadwick; orchestra Capt H Brusey). Opera House Wellington, 1-2 June 1944. Programme (2 copies) Ophir Rees presents his International Radiant Revue Company in "Furlough frolics" (With Rosalie Lighton, Jack Riley, George Tollerton, Isobel Langlands, Leigh Brewer, "Sherry", Kathleen Farrell, "Wilma", Reg Rushen, Sylvia Poynter, Irene Long). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 15 January 1944. Programme Ophir Rees presents his International Radiant Revue Company in "The laughter blitz" (With Rosalie Lighton, Jack Riley, George Tollerton, Isobel Langlands, Leigh Brewer, "Sherry", Kathleen Farrell, "Wilma", Reg Rushen, Sylvia Poynter, Irene Long). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 31 January 1944. Programme Ophir Rees presents his International Radiant Revue Company in "Topsy Turvy" (With Hori and Renee Loach, Jack Riley, Joy Asquith, the Titanic Four, George and Barbara, the Three Marvels, Kathleen Farrell, Edgar Bendal, Irene Long, Adele Taylor). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 10 June 1944. Programme Ophir Rees presents his International Radiant Revue Company in "Topsy Turvy" (With Irene Long, Adele Taylor, Isobel Langlands, the Dallow Brothers, Hori and Renee Loach, Jack Riley, the Titanic Four, Kathleen Farrell, Edgar Bendal,). Opera House Wellington, commencing 23 December 1944. Programme (2 copies) and publicity card (3 copies) The Victory Revue Company, W McKee and T Maloney present "The west goes south" (Manager Bud Denice, ballet mistress Hazel Martin, stage manager Carl Dring, wardrobe Mrs Berry). Opera House Wellington, commencing 29 September 1944. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1943

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1943

Description: Includes: The National Patriotic Fund Board of New Zealand presents The Kiwi Concert Party, New Zealand Entertainment Unit, 2nd N.Z.E.F. in Kiwi Revue no. 8. Manager for the New Zealand tour, W A Jameson. [Printed by] the T.P.R. Ptg Co. Ltd. 33 Wigan Street, Wellington. [Programme. 1943?] "Off parade". The Army Revue, sponsored by A.E.W.S. Palmerston North Opera House, 20 and 22 November 1943. Produced by W J Mountjoy, assisted by Sgt Briton Chadwick. Orchestra leader Lieut G Chrisp. Programme (With Sgt B Chadwick, Pte Phyl Haycock, Lieut H Rees-Thomas, Pte L Drury, Pte June Stagpoole, Corporal N Butler, Pte Kitty O'Connor, Cpl T Kennedy, Cpl J Allen, Pte L Drury,, Cpl J Marcells, etc) ca 1943? The Kiwi Concert Party (Pacific) presents 'Pacific Roundabout' (With Maurice Tansley, David Reid, Henry Howlett, Rex Sayers, Dug Morison, Ossie Cheesman, Ralph Dyer, Arthur Hanna, Bob Bowman, Allan Matthews and musicians John MacKenzie, Harold Toomer, Bob Ofsoski, Burns Dephoff). ca 1943. Programme. The favourite and time-honoured Punch and Judy. Special for Kiddies' Matinees only!! Public Hall Taita, Wednesday May 12th [1943?]. [Verso] George Tollerton "Big Variety Show" with Lou Cottam (comic), Nellie Kolle (male impersonator), Joan Reed (dancer), "Royston" (ventriloquist), Olga Kay (comedienne), Jack Carleton (maestro of melody). Flier [1943?] Victory Club Revue. [Produced and directed by Marjorie Bisset. Regent Theatre Pahiatua. 1943]. Script Quantity: 4 theatre programmes. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm. Provenance: One item purchased from Quilters Bookshop, Wellington, 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: 1949

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1949

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "All the best". Production by Ralton R James (with Terry Scanlon, the Skating Merenos, Freddie Bamberger, Michelene Bernardini, Dumarte and Denzer, John O'Connor, Jackie and Partner, Jeanne Frances and Jerry Grey, Erikson the Official Deceiver, the Remarkable Rex Ramer (trumpet). Grand Opera House Wellington [September 1949?]. Programme Roy Barton proudly presents the 1949-50 edition of Barton's Follies with the sensational new comedian Willie Berrigan the perfect fool, in the non-stop American laughter revue "Follies on parade", featuring Willie and a company of forty variety stars and the Famous Follies Beauties. [With photograph of Jandy the unique eccentric musical clown]. Auckland programme and partial programme (with photo of contortionist Clarissa inside back cover) Roy Barton proudly presents the 1949-50 edition of Barton's Follies with the sensational new comedian Willie Berrigan the perfect fool, in the non-stop American laughter revue "Follies on parade", featuring Willie and a company of forty variety stars and the Famous Follies Beauties. [With photograph of Jandy the unique eccentric musical clown]. Christchurch programme Roy Barton proudly presents the 1949-50 edition of Barton's Follies with the sensational new comedian Willie Berrigan the perfect fool, in the non-stop American laughter revue "Fun and fancy free", featuring Willie and a company of forty variety stars and the Famous Follies Beauties. [With photograph of Jandy the unique eccentric musical clown]. Partial Auckland programme (with photo of contortionist Clarissa, soprano June Phillips, and ballet mistress Val Jellay inside back cover) (2 copies), and folded brief programme Barton's Follies 1949 tour of New Zealand, playing all cities and principal towns in picture theatres and town halls. 40 star artists. Tonight at 8 pm, vaudeville & revue. The kiddies Monster Panto "Cinderella". 22 scenes of glittering scenery. Tomorrow afternoon after school at 3.30 pm. ... Flier (2 copies) The London Revue sensation "hit" "The gay nineties" starring variety's King of Comedians, Jim Gerald with Billy Shakespeare, Paddy Drew, George Chanti, Lynn Golding, Lily Moore, Jack O'Dowd, Eleanor Marshall, Lyn Peoples. Overture Assheton Harbord and his music hall orchestra. Programme [1949] Celebrity Theatres Pty Ltd proudly present grand gala opening. Olsen and Johnson's all American stage hit ... "Hellzapoppin". Production director Alec Kellaway. Opera House, opening 26 April 1949. Programme and promotional pamphlet David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "Command performance"; an elegant musical revue. (With Maurice Colleano and Company, Elsie Bower, Margaret Fitzgibbon, Jean Rai, Betty Linke, Tod Hilton, Joey Porter, Lyn Colleano, Krista and Kristel, Jasmine Colleano, George Colleano, the Ganjou Bros and Juanita, Ivor Moreton and Dave Kaye. Members of the Tivoli Sunkissed Ballet: Dorothy Davey, June Leatham, Pat Leatham, Isobel McIntosh, Margaret Booth, Shirley White and Tess Denis). 1949 New Zealand tour. Programme (2 copies) George Tollerton in conjunction with International Artists Ltd presents "Nice goings on". Overseas vaudeville celebrities (Maxine Newton, Allen Van, Babs Mackinnon, Eric Cameron, Hurley and Lee, Bud Budden, Colin and Clive). Theatre Royal Christchurch, 19 March 1949. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1940 - 1959

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

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-D-CABOT-Variety-1940/1959

Description: Includes: 1940: Opera House. Famous comedian Will Mahoney and big company of overseas stage stars, commencing Easter Saturday. Evening Post print [1940] 1941: Opera House, Thursday, 1st to 10th May. Spectacular extravaganza! BRITANNIA, a fast moving show. Professionally produced by Mr W Lints for the Soldier's Civil Re-Establishment League (Inc.), in aid of Victory Queen Carnival Funds. McKenzie, Thornton, Cooper Ltd, Printers, 126 Cuba Street, Wellington. [1941] (2 copies) 1945: Grand Opera House Wellington. Commencing Friday 13th April for a limited season. Johnny Walker presents the Harbord Show. Black and White, featuring Jack Wilson - king of comedians, Pamela Walker - adorable young soubrette ... and Assheton Harbord himself ... [1945]. 1948?: George Tollerton's big variety show of overseas stage & radio celebrities. Kiddies matinee only: Punch and Judy and comedy magic. Opera House Palmerston North, Fri-Sat June 4-5. Matinee Sat 2 pm. Clever Ad Studios [1948?] (2 copies) 1950: Barton's Follies. Complete new show for 1950 returns to your town ... final tour of New Zealand before leaving for Australia ... 1950 (4 copies) 1951: Civic Theatre (Christchurch). Trevor King presents "1951 - the Year of the Stars" Centennial. 100 [pounds] stage quest for talent. Enter now - it's free. Entry forms from D I C booking office, Petersen's Music Shop . Theatre Royal tobacconist. Civic Theatre, every Thursday night commencing Thur[sday] Feb[ruary] 1 [1951]. 1953: Theatre Royal. Sat Feb 7. International Productions present Ophir Rees variety revue with 30 overseas stars. "Funny side up!" Legs, lyrics, laughter; variety at its very best. Watch local paper for "Cinderella" pantomime matinee [1953] 1955: Folies of 1995. George Wallace in person, star of stage, screen and radio. Jandy, world famous musical clown; Les Ritchie and Jan; Skit and Skat; Don Hallett international illusionist; Beryl Meekin, two ton of fun; Stella Lamond, star of radio; your own favourite Max Reddy; the Three Cycling Britons; Teresa Doran, night club favourite; Famous Folies Beauty Ballet 1956: Direct from Harlem; world's greatest all coloured revue. The world famous "stage" show. Hot! Wild! Sexy! Thrilling! Torrid! Terrific!. "Harlem Blackbirds"; 32 sepia stars. Book early! [1956] 1959: Special overseas attraction. Greenhalgh & Jackson present the Chinese Taiwan Troupe. See these wonderful Chinese performers, jugglers, magicians, handbalancers, tumblers, novelty act. All new to New Zealand. See them at the Winter Show [1959?] Quantity: 8 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 1 colour art print(s). 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Screenprints and photolithographs, sizes varying around 600 x 400 mm.

Date: 1940-1949

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

By: Watson's Printing House; Wright & Jaques Ltd

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

Description: Includes: 1940: Tivoli Circuit in conjunction with J C Williamson's present "Face the fun!, with 'the Imp Eternal', Will Mahoney ... Evie Hayes [etc]. Opera House [2 &] 3 May [1940]. Wright & Jaques Ltd., printers, Albert St., Auckland [1940]. Poster on card 1942: By arrangement with J C Williamson Ltd, the Great Levante presents the London Palladium laughing production "Crazy Show"; 50 British artists; and special engagement of George Tollerton the ventriloquial sensation of New Zealand, in his inimitable presentation "Chuckles with Jerry". Municipal Theatre Hastings, 4-5 May [1942]. Wright & Jaques Ltd [1942]. Poster on light card By arrangement with J C Williamson Ltd, the great Levante presents the London Palladium laughing production "Crazy Show"; 50 British artists; and special engagement of George Tollerton the ventriloquial sensation of New Zealand, in his inimitable presentation "Chuckles with Jerry". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 12 June [1942]. Wright & Jaques Ltd [1942]. Poster on light card 1944: Ophir Rees presents his international Radiant Revue Company, 70 star artists, in the stupendous, picturesque and very humorous musical revue "Topsy-Turvy". Opera House, com. 23 December 1944. Poster on light card (2 copies) The Victory Revue Company, 40 All-star Australasian artists, presents "The West goes South"; 28 specialty acts. Opera House, comm. Fri Sept 29 [1944]. Poster on light card 1945: "Let's be happy". 40 Australasia's finest entertainers; selected and directed by that peer of all producers, ex-Digger, ex-Kiwi Stan Lawson, in his hilarious musical show. It's new! Daring! Different! On tour. Opera House Wellington, season commencing 22 June [1945]. Wright & Jaques Ltd. Poster on light card (2 copies) 1946: East and West Entertainment Company presents "Eastern Follies", a dazzling revue with all the splendour and colour of the Orient combined to make this the show of shows. Starring Leo Chung, Australasia' premier Chinese tenor. Watson Printing Co., 444 Khyber Pass Road, Newmarket, Auckland [1946]. Poster with photograph of Leo Chung (2 copies) Watch and look see; "Eastern Follies". Him come soon; vellie good! Watson Printing Co. [1946]. Yellow poster 1947: David N Martin and R J Kerridge present direct from the Tivoli Theatre Sydney, the American musical review success "Artists and models", starring London's favourite comedienne Jenny Howard. Tour of New Zealand 1947. Regent Theatre, 7-8 July [1947]. Poster on light card David N Martin and R J Kerridge present the greatest show ever to visit the Dominion. International celebrity Vaudeville Revue Company (Tivoli Circuit Australia), starring Jenny Howard (London's favourite comedienne). Plus a cast of 60. Tour of New Zealand 1947. Grand Opera House Wellington, 19 April [1947]. Poster on light card 1949: Barton's Follies. Box plan [1949] Fabulous all-round entertainer Robert (Tex) Morton ... returning after 10 years world tour ... Hamilton Printing Works Ltd [1949?]. Poster on light card Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset and relief prints, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm.

Date: 1963

From: Cooper, Johnny, 1929-2014 : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11447-05

Description: Personal letters, business and legal papers, and correspondence relating to proposals for events in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. Includes a letter from George C Tollerton of Fullers Entertainment Bureau, relating to events he managed in Gisborne in the summer of 1962-1963. Mentions the duo Lou and Simon. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter

Date: [1920-1940]

From: Clauson, Lou, 1928-2013: Papers

Reference: MSY-4561

Description: Scrapbook of clippings, photographs and other papers recording the career of George C Tollerton, a magician and ventriloquist and also an agent for Fuller's. It includes poems, photographs and papers re his marriage and employment with the Public Trust, programmes for shows, original pieces of writing by Tollerton, drawings, sketches, business cards, caricatures and cartoons also by him. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Provenance: The volume was given to Clauson by Jean Tollerton