King, Trevor Wesley, 1928-2011

Date: 1951

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

Reference: Eph-D-CABOT-Variety-1951-01

Description: Arrangement of text with extra yellow label stuck diagonally over, stating "Every Thursday night - 8 p.m. - Box plans at D.I.C. Location confirmed in "Press" (Christchurch) for 1 February 1951. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Screenprint on poster, 763 x 333 mm.

Date: 1959

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

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Music-1959-01

Description: Cover shows the six members of the popular music band, the Supersonics, with guitars. The compere for the show was Roy Cook, and performers included: Bill Ramsay (comedian), Max Merritt and his Fabulous Meteors, Martha Malcolm (vocalist), Alby Barr (vocals), Christchurch Teenagers Club Rock Dancers, Paul Walden (HMV recording star), Downey & Smith (comedians), Judy Clancy (piano accordion), Rod Webb & Ernie Stewart. Programme printed in Christchurch. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Programme, 8 pages 227 x 147 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: 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: 1974

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

By: F W Larcombe Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Variety-1974-01

Description: A programme for Showtime spectacular, with a small tribute to the late Gary Wakefield, and a programme for performances by Wally and Don Wakefield, June Wakefield, Charles Barrett (compere), Ken Boniface & Ensemble, Pauline Leatham's Junior and Senior Dancers, Tommy Kahl, Sandy McPherson & Cathy Bamford, Judy Clancy & Doreen Noble, Vichi Trevean & John McDonald Trio, Danny McGirr, Bill Ramsey, The Notation Band, Pearl Schumacher, Bucketts Acrobatic Troupe, Noel Coulter, Peter McMullen, De Larno, Christine McQueen, Ray Parmentar, Ross Clancy & The Dixieland Jazz Band. The cover shows a portrait of the two Wakefield Brothers, Wally and Don. There is a portrait and obituary notes for Gary Wakefield inside. Gary Patetu Wakefield died in 1974, according to BDM index. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on programme. Physical Description: Photolithographs on folded card, 297 x 229 mm.

Date: 1951

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

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Variety-1951-01

Description: Lists programme and shows portraits of Mollie Haines (Canadian bird impersonations), Norma Hancock (acrobat), Gary and Wally Wakefield (popular singers), Trevor King (organiser), Noel McKay (performer, actor), the Talent Quest Orchestra (Ron Crawford, Ian Martin, Kevern Poad, Charlie Bax, Douglas Gribben, Pat Lanome). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programme, folded sheet 252 x 187 mm (folded)

Date: 1958 - 1959

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

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

Description: Includes: 1958: R J Kerridge presents Inia Te Wiata New Zealand tour 1958. At the piano Maurice Till. Programmes 1-3 in one booklet (2 copies) Trevor King Attractions (NZ) proudly present Max Merritt's rock 'n' roll stage show. South Island tour 1958-59 (With Max Merritt, Peter Sowden, Ross Clancy, Peter Partinae, Ian Glass, Bill Ramsey (comedian), Paul Johnston (drummer), Lymon Bros, Judy Clancy, Alby Barr, Downey & Smith (comedy duo), the O'Sullivan Sisters, Peter McMullen (NZ's own Elvis Presley), Michael Crofts, Bob Stafford, Jill Brooker (contortionist). Programme (2 copies) 1959: On the stage, Trevor King proudly presents ... ROCK 'N' Roll stage show. Introducing The Supersonics. [Programme. Christchurch, 1959?] Trevor King proudly presents The Max Merritt Stage Show. [Programme]. Christchurch, A E Purse Limited, printer [1959]. The Howard Morrison rock 'n' pop, big beat stage show. Grand N.Z. tour, commencing September 5th, 1959 [Programme]. Wright & Jaques Ltd., Auckland. Shiralee Productions proudly presents Winifred Atwell, queen of the keyboard. Promotional booklet and pink programme flyer The celebrated Luton Girls' Choir, Britain's most famous choir. 47 glorious voices in unforgettable harmony. First world tour. Direction R J Kerridge. Town Hall Wellington, 9-13 October [1959]. Programme 1-5 in one pamphlet. Quantity: 1 folder(s) 7 programmes and fliers. Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to octavo size, some illustrated.

Date: 1974

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

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-VARIETY-1974

Description: Cottle and Austin presents Christmas Circus and Ice Spectacular [programme for Cardiff, Wales]. Executive producer, Gerry Cottle. 1974. Programme. (Two copies). Des O'Connor Entertains, New Zealand tour. 1974. Brochure. Philip Warren, Managing Director of Prestige Promotions (NZ) Ltd in association with the NZBC present the Golden Years of Music Hall, by arrangement with Audrey Lupton and Arthur Lane. Producer, Arthur Lane. Musical director, David Fraser. Choreographer, Rita King. Performers include - Elsie and Doris Waters, Cavan O'Conor, Sandy Powell, Bob and Alf Pearson, Margery Manners, and Don Smoothey. 1974. Programme. Marcel Marceau the Genius of Mime. Publicity director, Tony Goodlife. Playing in Auckland and Wellington. 1974. Flyer. Royal Variety Entertainer, Cathie Harrop, on stage in person [in] a one hour show of Song-Story-Music. Hey kids look what's hapening at [the] Town Hall [but doesn't say which town hall]. 15-24 May, 1974. Flyer. Trevor King proudly presents Showtime Spectacular [a benefit concert for the family of Gary Wakefield]. The Wakefield Brothers and Family Say "Thanks" to all Patrons, Artists, Theatre Staff and Helpers. Organised and devised by Pauline Latham and Trevor King. Christchurch, 1974. Programme. Quantity: 6 programmes, brochures and flyers. (1 duplicate). Physical Description: Printed programmes, brochure and flyer up to 335 x 230 mm

Date: 1960 - 1969

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

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Variety-1960s

Description: Includes programmes for the following: 1960s?: Del Mere et Rosa. You have seen the rest; now! see the best [Dancing, acrobatics, juggling, etc. 1960s?] 1960: "The great" Dr Robert (Tex) Morton show. 1960 version. Proudly presented under the auspices of the Lions Club of Wellington. 2nd world tour. Souvenir programme. [1960]. Theatre Royal (Christchurch). Talent toppers of 1960. Sunday night May 8th, 1960. Produced by Trevor King. Guest artist Charles Hikana. Programme. ca 1960: Australian Imperial Forces Association (Ch.Ch) proudly present their annual ANZAC night variety show "Thanks for the memories", produced by Trevor King (With Watson Raines, Country Club Quartet, Rosemary Hewstone, Gordon Graham, Graeme Wooton, Brian Simpson, Max Merritt and his Meteors, Bill Ramsey, Danny McGurr's Skiffle Duo, Russ Muir, Roy Cook, Ahkbar Khan, Ken Bonniface [sic], Charles Hikana). Majestic Theatre [ca 1959-1960?]. Programme 1961: The cast of "My Fair Lady" presents "Night of Stars". Opera House Wanganui. 29 October 1961. Programme. R J Kerridge & Harry M Miller present "Showtime spectacular '61". The Howard Morrison quartet, Antoni Williams, John Daley, Jon Zealando, Bob Paris, Kim Krueger. Programme. 1962: The Moscow State Variety Theatre, featuring 25 stars from the Soviet States. First Australasian tour, May-July 1962 (2 copies) Harry M Miller presents Bobby Vee, plus special added guest attraction Gene McDaniels and Linda Scott. Don Linden, Kim Krueger, Lou and Simon, Des Britten. First New Zealand tour June 1962. (Autographed by Bobby Vee, Gene McDaniels, Linda Scott). Programme. Includes an advertisement with portrait for Des Britten's Hi-Fi Club Show, on page third from back. Also includes an autographed portrait of Des Britten on page facing inside back cover. Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd. Starnight revue '62. Promotional folder, and typescript sheet.. Cherry Blossom Show, by the Toho Company, Japan. [ca 1962]. Kerridge-Odeon and Harry M Miller present "Showtime spectacular 1962", starring the Howard Morrison Quartet, Antoni Williams, The Quin Tikis, "The Muracs", Jill Thomas, Stan Wineera. Second New Zealand tour 1962. Programme. 1963: A mid-November Night's dream. Extrav '63. Opera House. 13-18 May 1963. Programme. Starnight Roof '63. Harry Wren's fabulous new revue. New Zealand tour gala premiere 31 August 1963. (1 copy of programme, plus 2 envelopes) 1964: Lexington leader. Lexington, Kentucky, 13 August 1964. Karen Nyce. [Flyer, Dayton, Ohio]. Abe Saperstein's fabulous Harlem Globetreotters, magicians of basketball. 37th season. Fourth tour of New Zealand (Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland. February [ca 1964]). Programme. Benny Levin takes pleasure in presenting "Showtime spectacular 1964". Programme. 1965: Iterama Limited; Cinerama Mobile Theatre. [Newsletter (England)] The Danish Gym Team, organised and directed by Erik Flensted-Jensen. [1965]. Poster blank (2 copies) 1967: The great Luisillo in the new spectacular "Festival of Spain". The electrifying experience of '67. Folded pamphlet. Rolf Harris. London Palladium, 13 November 1967. Promotional booklet with photographs. Kerridge Odeon by arrangement with Fuller's Entertainment Circuit presents "C'Mon!" [with] Peter Sinclair, Sandy Edmonds, Mr Lee Grant, Herma Keil, The Chicks, Bobby Davis, The Underdogs, Sonny Day. Souvenir programme with fullpage photographs, many in colour. [1967] 1968: Joe Brown presents the Big Country and Western Stage Show 1968. Programme (Howard Morrison, Gary Wallace, John Hore, Paul Walden, Keri Summers). Harry M Miller presents Eartha Kitt. With Ken Littlewood, Stan Penrose, Ray McGeary. [1968?]. Programme (autographed). J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Aztec Services Pty Ltd ... present Black & White Minstrel Show with the George Mitchell Minstrels. Programme (autographed; 2 copies) Danny Sailor; top high act of '69. American promotional brochure [1969] (2 copies) 1969: South American Fiesta (With John Rowles, Alison Durbin, Isobel & Peter Cowan, Chic Littlewood, De Larno, Shevelles, Dance Team). Direction Ken Cooper Limited. Winter Show Building Wellington, 28 February [1969]. Brochure, with photograph of John Rowles 1969? : Elvis Presley's $75,000 "gold" Cadillac. New Zealand tour. Don't fail to see this fabulous car. Location - see your local newspaper or radio. By courtesy of R.C.A. [ca 1969?] Quantity: 27 programmes, brochures or fliers. Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 300 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: 1959

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

By: F W Larcombe Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Music-1959-01

Description: Programme for a variety show featuring compere Watson Raines, Rosemary Hewstone's Melody makers, Bill Ramsay (comedian), the O'Sullivan Sisters (pep and personality girls), Ricky Weavers (rock singer), Jean Hammond (acrobatic dancer), The Southerners (vocal), Johnny Batchelor ("songs of the saddle"), The Flying Warrens (Risley act), Dennis Marshall (vocalist) with Tommy Kahi, George Williams, and John O'Connor; George Tinkler (contortionist and trapeze artist), Michael Croft (the voice of the Platters) with the Rehua Maori Quintette; Mr Paul (drummer) with the Caribbean Dance Band; Nick Karaitiana, Downey and Smith (mime), Roy Cook ("Jolson sings again"), the Barr Brothers (vocal), Max Merritt and his Meteors. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on folded pamphlet, 230 x 252 mm.

Date: 1957-1967

From: Cooper, Johnny, 1929-2014 : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11447-17

Description: Comprises correspondence and other material relating to venue hire and publicity of concerts. Letters are from entrepeneur Trevor King, and from J.J. Shannon of General Artists (NZ) regarding contracts for the tours of Dinah Lee and Tommy Adderley. Other letters are for booking the Tokoroa Memorial Hall, Palmerston North Opera House, Hamilton Founders' Theatre, Hastings Municipal Theatre, Wanganui Opera House, and with Kerridge Odeon Corporation. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter

Date: 16 November 1993 - 16 Nov 1993

From: Pop Music Oral History Project

By: King, Trevor Wesley, 1928-2011

Reference: OHInt-0485-24

Description: Trevor King talks briefly about childhood and school days. Describes beginning of fascination with movies and his collecting. Recalls getting a job at Metro Theatre, Sydenham and what it entailed. Describes live theatre scene. Recalls becoming a publicity agent. Mentions decision to run talent quests and describes method of judging talent shows. Reference to Max Merritt and the youth club etc. Others mentioned include: Ray Columbus, Harry Miller, Johnny O'Keefe and Joe Brown. Talks about the demise of Kerridge Odeon Empire. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Roger Watkins Accompanying material - 1 Business card - Kerridge Odeon Theatres Corp. Trevor King, Manager etc.. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005074, 005075; OHLC-001200, 001201 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) (hand-written). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1833.

Date: 1989, 1995-2000

From: Diva Productions Ltd: Records of the Topp Twins

Reference: MS-Papers-11790-02

Description: Folder contains letters from fans in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States received between 1995 and 2000. Many letters refer to seeing the Topp Twins perform live. The folder also contains requests to order merchandise, an invitation for the Twins to attend a Topp Twins-themed 30th birthday party for two fans in Christchurch, and a letter from Tony Watkins in support of Camp Mother's 1998 campaign for mayor of Auckland. Some letters contain photographs of fans dressed as characters from the Topp Twins television series. Also contains an earlier letter from Trevor King to the Topp Twins following their 1989 performance at Christchurch Town Hall. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1959

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

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Music-1959-02

Description: A programme for Trevor King's Rock 'N' Roll Stage Show which toured New Zealand. There is a photograph of Max Merritt on the cover. The introduction says it is Max Merritt's twelfth rock concert, and shows photographs of him and his group The Meteors, as well as The Downbeats (a newly formed rock band), Wendy Clark (Australian singer), Alby Barr (British singer), The Balancing Deltics, and comedians Downey & Smith (winners of McKenzie and Willis TV Talent Show). Also mentioned are comedian Billy Ramsey, singing group The Southerners. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Programme, 12 pages 218 x 132 mm.

Date: 1962

From: New Theatre (Wellington) :[Theatre programmes for drama productions by the New Theatre Club, Wellington, in the 1960s].

Reference: Eph-A-NEW-THEATRE-1962-02

Description: Theatre programme with list of cast and production team. The inside left page has a short paragraph about the history of the New Theatre, and the back cover has a synopsis of the play. Actors included David Butt, Don Selwyn, Penrhy Manning, Laurie Atkinson, Russell Duncan, Trevor King, Peter Vere-Jones, Ronald Lynn, Mark Westmoreland, Auton Low, Margaret Bell, Con O'Leary, Arianthe Garland, Hilary Grimshaw, Jenepher Harty. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Pamphlet, folded to 213 x 126 mm. Provenance: Donated by Jeanette Stace, Wellington, in 1994.

Date: 1950 - 1959

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

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

Description: Includes: 1951?: Wellington City. Steinway grand inaugural concert. Thursday 16th Feb, 8 p.m., Town Hall. 4 N.Z. pianists - Janetta McStay, Jocelyn Walker, Maurice Till, David Galbraith, with the National Orchestra. Reserves at D.I.C., direction N.Z.B.S. [1951 or 1956]. (2 copies) 1951: The first visit to New Zealand of His Majesty's 1st Battalion Black Watch Band. Direction J & N Tait. Pamphlet / programme 1 and 2 [1951] Black Watch Band. Final Wellington appearance. Athletic Park, this Sunday May 27th [1951]. Flier with photograph (2 copies) 1952: Recital by Una Weller and John Chew. Accompanist Clement Howe. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 14 May 1952. Programme (cover autographed by both performers) J & N Tait have the honour to present Yehudi Menuhin and by arrangement with the New Zealand Broadcasting Service the National Orchestra. Conductor Michael Bowles. Town Hall Wellington, 24 July [1952]. Programme 1953: Peter Cooper, pianist. Recital programme [10 August 1953] Alan Loveday, violinist, associate artist Ruth Stanfield, pianist. Recital programme [May 1953] (2 copies) National Orchestra of the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Wellington proms 1953. Conductor Michael Bowles. Concerts 1-5, 24-29 January 1953. Souvenir programme (2 copies - one autographed on the cover by Michael Bowles) 1954: United Returned Soldiers' Fund. Twentieth annual R.S.L. grand ANZAC concert, Sydney Town Hall, 24 April 1954. Programme 1955: Julius Katchen with the National Orchestra of the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Conductor James Robertson. Town Hall Wellington, 11 June 1955. Programme (cover signed by Julius Katchen) R J Kerridge in association with David N Martin presents Hohner Symphony Accordion Orchestra. 1954-1955 2nd season France, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Greece, Syria, Egypt; 1955-1956 Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, South America. Promotional booklet. NZBS Recital programme. Larry Adler; accompanist Oswald Cheesman [1955?]. Programme (autographed by both performers) 1958: Royal Concert in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother by the National Orchestra. Conductor John Hopkins. Wellington Town Hall, 7 February 1958. Programme Eugene Malinin. (With accompanist William Trussell). Promotional brochure for New Zealand tour 1958 - autographed by Malinin 5 August 1958. Chopin recital by Niedzielski. Australian and New Zealand tour, 1958. Programme Theatrical Enterprises, Auckland City. Howard Morrison ... Rock and Popular variety Show. Promotional flier from Hal Gordon [ca 1958?] 1959: Trevor King proudly presents the Max Merritt Stage Show. N.Z. tour programme [1959] Promotional brochure (2 copies). Trevor King and the Christchurch Teenagers' Club present Max Merritt's Charity Show. St James Theatre, Sunday 24th May 1959. Programme On the stage - Trevor King proudly presents Max Merritt's fabulous Rock 'N Roll Stage Show. St James Theatre [Christchurch], 18 and 20 June 1959. Programme Quantity: 17 programmes, brochures or fliers. Physical Description: Printed programmes, cards or fliers, under 300 mm.

Date: 1951

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

By: Tapper Print

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Talent-Quest-1951-01

Description: Poster announcing a series of talent quests to be held in the Civic Theatre in Christchurch, shows an arrangement of text with the words "Civic Theatre" in a spotlight, a suggestion of a theatre curtain at the far left. Entrance forms were to be available at 3ZB, D.I.C., Petersons Music Shop and the Theatre Royal tobacconist. Entrants could be: singers, dancers, instrumentalists, comedians, comediennes, novelty acts, pianists, violinists, magicians, hypnotists, vocal impressionists, conjurors, ventriloquists, skaters, dance bands, elocutionists, dramatic art, etc. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on light card, 278 x 445 mm.