New Players Theatre Company

Date: 1985

From: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size for drama productions in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1985

Description: Includes: "Accidental phantasies", by Stephanie Johnson. Directed by Perry Piercy; designed by Hera Cook. Video directed by Louise Tourelle. [Wellington, 1985]. Programme Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions. "Extremities", by William Mastrosimone. Directed by Stuart Devenie. New Zealand tour, April - June 1985. Programme, and flier (2 orange copies) "Faust"; ein Schauerspiel von Michael Herd. Drama House Studio Theatre, Wellington, 19 July 1985. programme Hastings Group Theatre presents "The lion in winter", by James Goldman. Director Gavin Garner. [Hastings, 1985]. Programme New Zealand Association for Drama in Education. NZADIE. First national conference and annual general meeting. Kohia Teachers' Centre, Epson, Auckland, Queen's Birthday Weekend, 31 May - 3 June 1985. Pamphlet / registration form The New Players present "The parrot prince", written and directed by Margaret Stevens. Wellington [1985?]. Programme Tumbleweed Company presents "True west", by Sam Shepard. Director Helene Wong, starring Hylda Berry, Eddie Campbell, Geoffrey Heath, Lewis Rowe. [Wellington, 1985]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on programmes and fliers, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1985

From: Harding, Olga Estelle, 1912-1999 : Papers relating to theatre in New Zealand

Reference: fMS-Papers-6621

Description: Programmes and photographs of `Whose life is it anyway' by Brian Clark as produced by Harding and performed by the New Players Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1985

Reference: Eph-B-DRAMA-1985

Description: Includes: Wellington Playwrights' Association presents Rosalie Carey in "Charlie", and "Come-back", with Peace poets. Newtown Community Centre, 27 February - 2 March [1985]. Flyer only Wellington Playwrights' Assn presents Rosalie Carey in "Charlie"; a solo performance by actress, playwright Rosalie Carey of Wellington, and "Come-back", at Newtown Community Centre 27 Feb - 2 March. For the Peace Movement. Yellow flyer Mana Little Theatre presents "The dresser", by R Harwood. Studio, Plimmerton, Oct 31, Nov 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9. Flyer only "Faust; ein Schauerspiel". Drama House Studio Theatre, 93 Kelburn Parade, 19-21 July 1985. A performance in German. Flyer Come and see "The frogs", a comedy by Aristophanes performed by Rongotai College's Apollo Club and Wellington East Girls' College. Rongotai College, 6 & 9-10 May [1985]. Green flyer Spot-Litez presentz playz by Harold Pinter; poemz by Roger McGough. St Aidan's Hall, 22-24 April [1985]. Flyer "Stop that romantic staring"; a selection from the plays, poetry & songs of Bertolt Brecht, performed by Drama Studies students directed by Phil Mann. Hunter [Building, VUW], 3-5 May [1985]. Flyer only Mervyn Thompson. [Circular letter] To the women attempting to stop my play. 19 [February] 1985. The New Players present "Whose life is it anyway", by Brian Clark; directed by Olga Harding. Stage Door Theatre, Newland College, 16-27 April [1985]. Flyer "Wild cabbage", by James Beaumont; director James Beaumont. [23.10.1985]. Flyer / programme Quantity: 10 programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Printed programmes and flyers, varying sizes up to quarto. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1988

Reference: Eph-B-DRAMA-1988

Description: Includes: Michael Edgley International and Mark Furness present a David Croft production, "'Allo 'allo", by Jeremy Lloyd & David Croft. 1988 New Zealand tour. St James Theatre Auckland, State Opera House Wellington, Theatre Royal Christchurch. Programme "Bouncers", last chance tour! Directed by William Walker; written by John Godber. [Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland, New Plymouth, Hastings, Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin, 30 September - 1 December 1988]. [Flyer / itinerary] Electricorp Marketing presents "The case of Katherine Mansfield", with Cathy Downes. New Zealand tour 1988. Programm (2 copies) "Cat on a hot tin roof". Mana Little Theatre Plimmerton, 14-16, 20-23 April 1988. Flyer Inside Out Theatre. "The crossing" (Mari Adams, Michael Mizrahi, with Linn Williamson-Lorkin, Donogh Rees, Lynda Topp, Lucy Sheehan, Felicity Molloy, Carmel Carroll). Maidment Theatre, 14 October 1988. Programme "The jester and the Queen", with Bolek Polivka and Chantal Poulain. Ilott Concert Chamber, 19-26 March 1988. Programme (2 copies) "Lillian", a play by William Luce, based on the autobiographical works of Lillian Hellman. Ellie Smith as Lillian Hellman. Director Cathy Downes. [National Library Auditorium. 1988]. Programme (2 copies) Aotea Productions presents "The magic of the master", a celebration of the genius of Noel Coward. Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber, 18-27 November; National Library Auditorium Wellington, 1-10 December [1988]. Programme (2 copies) Dawlish Productions presents the Heidelberg Theatre Company production of "The life & adventures of Nicholas Nickleby", by Charles Dickens, adapted for the stage by David Edgar; songs and music by Stephen Oliver; performed by the Melbourne Theatre Co-Operative, directed by Doug Bennett. State Opera House Wellington 4-18 February; Theatre Royal Christchurch 23-26 February 1988. Programme (2 copies) The New Players Theatre Company present a drama by Hugh Whitemore, directed by Brian Evans. "Pack of lies". Stagedoor Theatre, Newlands College Hall, 24 May - 4 June 1988]. Flyer and synopsis Trestle Theatre Company in "A slight hitch". Ilott Concert Chamber Wellington, 8-12 March 1988. Programme Tawa Community Theatre 35th Jubilee year, 1953-1988. Newsletter 20 February 1988 "Thurber I", selected and presented by William Windom. Michael Fowler Centre Wellington, 16 and 19 March 1988. Programme (2 copies) Beverley Dunn in "To Botany Bay on a Bondi tram"; a celebration of Mary Gilmore by Beverley Dunn. Ilott Concert Chamber Wellington, 13-15 March 1988. Programme (2 copies) May holiday workshops - Drama "Sub-culture" Youth Theatre. Nicola Manthel. 1st floor, 178-180 Wakefield St. Flyers (2 different) Quantity: 17 programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Photocopies and offset prints, varying sizes up to quarto.

Date: 1989

From: Harding, Olga Estelle, 1912-1999 : Papers relating to theatre in New Zealand

Reference: MSZ-0866

Description: Album of photographs and programmes for production of `Darling, I'm home! by Jack Popplewell, directed by Harding for the New Players Theatre Company Other Titles - Darling, I'm home! by Jack Popplewell Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1979, 1989

From: Harding, Olga Estelle, 1912-1999 : Papers relating to theatre in New Zealand

Reference: MS-Papers-6621-26

Description: Loose papers from album of reviews, programmes, photographs and wallpaper for production of `Darling, I'm home!' by Jack Popplewell produced by Harding for the New Theatre Players (1989) and production notes and programme for Kapiti Players production, also by Harding (1979) Other Titles - Darling, I'm Home! by Jack Popplewell Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1987

From: Harding, Olga Estelle, 1912-1999 : Papers relating to theatre in New Zealand

Reference: MS-Papers-6621-25

Description: Loose papers from album of reviews, programmes, photographs and wallpaper for production of the `The Late Edwina Black' by William Dinner and William Morum, directed by Harding Other Titles - The Late Edwina Black, by William Dinner and William Morum Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1990

From: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size for drama productions in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1990

Description: Includes: 1990s?: "The altruist in spite of himself"; a fairy tale by Marie Bullock. Production The Crock's Club; producer Marie Bullock et al. [1990s?]. Programme "At my table": "Vermont sketches", by David Mamet; director Ryk Goddard. "The Rosenberg sisters, by Michaelanne Forster; director Heather McQueen. "Job" by Oskar Kokoschka; director Alison Hodge. [1990s, ie 1992 or after]. Programme VUW German Department presents "Biedermann und die Brandstifter, by Max Frisch. Directed and produced by Kate Chandler & Sandra Stevens. [1990s?]. Programme Lewis Carroll's much-loved poem, "The hunting of the snark", an agony in eight fits. Warwick Broadhead - theatre in your very own parlour. Boundary Road Playhouse, Saturday 27 May [1990s]. Invitation 1990: Red Mole. "The book of life". Newtown Community Centre, Rintoul St., 13-15 September [1990]. Small flyer Georgian Film Actors' Studio, in "Don Juan", by Moliere. State Opera House, 20-24 March 1990. Programme (2 copies) The Eclectic Company presents John Leigh as "Hamlet", by William Shakespeare. Directed by Simon Bennett. [1990]. Programme Wellington Shakespeare Society Inc, Globe Theatre Project. Women's Recreational Festival. "The eternal woman", Shakespeare's women characters, by Rhona Davis. Odlins Gallery, Lower Hutt, 3 November 1990. Programme "Jism"; the scent of sex, by Ken Duncan and Rebecca Simpson. Directed by David Coddington; designed by John Parker. Featuring Tim Bray, Lisa-Jane Hay, Sonja McGirr, Tim Raby, Cameron Robertson, Joost van Breda and Anni Vodane. Tasman Theatre, 4 August [1990?]. Flier only "Kaz; a working girl", by Leah Poulter. A one-woman show with Miranda Harcourt. Directed by Lisa Warrington. National Library Auditorium, 10 August 1990. Flier (2 copies) Women's Action Theatre present from Otautahi "Kuwatawata, by Kathleen Gallagher. Directors Sue Morrison and Steph Rowe. [1990]. Programme Heretaunga Players. "Last of the red hot lovers" by Neil Simon. Produced by Bob Gillespie. 7-16 June 1990. Programme (1 copy) and ticket (2 copies) New Players Theatre Company presents "Passengers", by Fiona Farrell-Poole; music Helen Caskie. Directed by Brian Evans. 15-26 May 1990. Programme (2 copies) Black Light Productions (Taita College) in "Tomorrow will be a lovely day", by Craig Harrison. Designed and produced by Trevor Williams. Repertory Theatre, 13-18 March 1990. Programme Roy Hutchins in "Whale nation", by Heathcote Williams; directed by John Dowie. National Library Auditorium, 20-24 March 1990. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Playback Theatre. 1990 performances; the last Saturday of each month [February-November 1990]. Flier only Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on programmes and fliers, sizes below 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1999

From: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size for drama productions in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1999

Description: Includes: Acting Up Drama School. Kids acting for film; adults acting. Tutors Vanessa Rhodes and Janine Burchett. 10 Hiropi Street Newtown Wellington. Registration pamphlet (2 copies) Sisters of Compassion Centenary celebrations presents "Anyone for soup?", a play about the life works of Suzanne Aubert. Directed by Roger Mantell and Annie Millard. National Library Auditorium, Wellington, [1999]. Programme (2 copies) Auckland Theatre Company 1999 season. Booklet Maclary Theatre Productions presents "A dragon in a wagon", by Paul Jenden and Jan Bolton, based on the book by Lynley Dodd. Circa Theatre, 28 June - 10 July [1999]. Programme New Players Theatre Company presents J B Priestley's classic thriller "An inspector calls", directed by Alison Toomer. Recreation Centre, Bracken Road Newlands, 717 April 1999. Programme Mahara Theatre. "The man at the piano is not here", with Jane Godfrey as Clara Schumann. Directed by Brian Turner. 24 Moana Road Days Bay, 21 March; Dowse Art Museum, 9-10 April; Adam Concert Room, 17 April [1999]. Flyer (2 copies) Can Theatre presents "Me and my friend", by Gillian Plowman. Directed by Tony Geddes. Southern Ballet Theatre, The Arts Centre Christchurch, 16 April - 8 May [1999]. Flyer Calico Young People's Theatre. "The millennium bugs", by Karen Miller. Directed by Jenny Wake. Capital E, Mckenzie Theatre, 20 September - 2 October [1999]. Programme and flyer Red Mole. The Space, 146 Riddiford St., Wellington, 8-10 October 1999. Performers Alan Brunton, Sally Rodwell, Grant Sutherland, Kieran Monaghan, Angeline Conaghan. Promotional pamphlet with brief chronology of Red Mole Manawatu Theatre Society ... presents "Return to the forbidden planet", by Bob Carlton; directed by Robert Rimmer. Musical director Simon Green; set design Charlie Forbes. [Palmerston North, 1999]. Programme and folder for 'boarding pass'. Titirangi Drama presents "Richard III", by William Shakespeare. Directed by Liz Watkinson. Theatre Lopdell House, 8-26 June 1999. Postcard "Romeo and Tusi", presented by New Pacific Underground. Directed by Erolia Ifopo; music directed by Posenai Mavaega and written by Erolia Ifopo and Oscar Kightley. Frank Kitts Park, Wellington's Waterfront, 13-20 March 1999. Programme (2 copies) Stewart & Tricia Macpherson by arrangement with Cranberry Productions present "Shear madness". New Zealand premiere production. Director Danny Mulheron. No 5 Cable Street Theatrespace Wellington, 18 March 1999. Programme (2 copies) and ticket "You too can dance the Argentinian tango", a play by Tim Stevenson. Director Conrad Newport. BATS Theatre, 17-22 February 1999. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on programmes and fliers, sizes below 250 mm. Provenance: One item donated by Elizabeth Kirkman-Jenkins in 2015.

Date: 1992

From: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size for drama productions in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1992

Description: Includes: Adult theatre skills. Course tutor Susan MacDonald. Performing Arts Centre, 19 King Street, Newtown, from 2 June 1992. Flier Der Kreis Theatre Company in "Born guilty". State Opera House, 6-10 March 1992. Programme (2 copies) The Actors Theatre of Scotland in "Laurel & Hardy", by Tom McGrath. Directed by Gerald Ramage. Paramount Theatre, 1-7 March 1992. Programme Jim Moriarty in "Michael James Manaia", by John Broughton. Directed by Colin McColl. National Library Theatre, 16-20 March [1992]. Flier (2 copies) NZ on stage Lifespan Smokefree season. "Lovelock's dream run", by David Geary, Watershed Theatre, 11 March - 10 April; "Daughters of heaven", Michelanne Forster, 15 April - 15 May [1992]. Pamphlet / booking form Napier Repertory Players present "Once on Chunuk Bair", by Maurice Shadbolt; a Sheldrake / Baker production. Little Theatre, McGrath St., 10-25 April 1992. programme (2 copies) Nigel Jagger and Bruce Warwick in association with the Effie Crump Theatre proudly present "One for the road", by Willy Russell, starring Robin Askwith, Ian Lavender, Ilona Rodgers & Jenny Davis. Directed by Robin Askwith. [1992]. New Zealand souvenir programme Tawa Coomunity Theatre. "Outside edge", by Richard Harris, directed by Brent Dawson. "Page 90" Theatrette Porirua, 22 July - 1 August [1992]. Flier "Nga puke" (The hills), a play by John Broughton, produced and directed by Te Rakau Hua o te Wao Tapu. National tour 1992. Itinerary pamphlet Snarling Beasties Theatre Company (Coventry Touring Theatre Co-op Ltd) in "Femme fatale" and "Punch & Judy". Paramount Theatre, 9-14 March 1992. Programme (2 copies) Dylan Thomas: Return journey. Performed by Bob Kingdom; directed by Anthony Hopkins. Paramount Theatre, 16-21 March [1992]. Programme (2 copies) Amanda Muggleton is "Shirley Valentine". Presented by arrangement with Bob Swash Ltd; directed by Raymond Omodei. New Zealand tour 13 October - 8 December [1992?]. Promotional pamphlet Taranaki Energy. Stratford Shakespeare Festival, 21-28 November 1992. Programme New Players Theatre Company presents "Toad of Toad Hall", by A A Milne. Directed by Margaret Potter [and] Jean Slobbe. [Newlands], 1992. Programme Wellington Playback Theatre. Love songs. St Michael's Hall Kelburn, 28 March [1992]. Flier Wellington Playback Theatre. Travel stories. St Michael's Hall Kelburn, 25 July 1992. Flier Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on programmes and fliers, sizes below 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources. One item purchased from the estate of Tony Goodliffe, 2016.

Date: 1982

From: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size for drama productions in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1982

Description: Includes: Actors' Variety and Performing Artists' Equity Industrial Union of Workers. Membership card for Rodney M Murphy [1982?] Wanganui Repertory Theatre presents "The government inspector", by Nikolai Gogol. Directed by Anne Flannery. 13-20 March 1982. Programme Kapiti Players Inc presents "How the other half loves", by Alan Ayckbourne. Producer Victor Webb. [Raumati Beach], 25 September 1982. Programme The New Players present "Humpty; last of the good eggs", written and directed by Jean Slobbe & Margaret Potter. Newlands College Hall, Bracken Rd, [1982?]. Programme (2 copies) New Zealand Theatre Federation One Act Play Festival. 1982 golden jubilee. National final festival. Southward Museum Theatre Paraparaumu. Adjudicator Dr John Dawick. Programme (With short history of the festival and a list of winners from the previous 50 years)(2 copies). Interact Theatre Co. presents Alan Ayckbourn's "The Norman conquests" ("Table manners", and "Round and round the garden"). Directed by Michael Sagar. [Wellington, 1982]. Programme Goldcrest Theatre Associates in association with Mercury Theatre presents "Once a Catholic", by Mary O'Malley. [NZ tour, September - November 1982]. Programme Playmarket Publications. New Zealand theatrescripts; a new series of low-cost publications, making available new playscripts to theatres, libraries, schools and general readers. [Pamphlet, received May 1982] The New Players present "Shotgun wedding", by Joe Musaphia; a modern comedy directed by Brian Staniland. Newlands College Music Room, 7-9, 13-17 July [1982]. Flier only Invitation to observe the second New Zealand Playwrights' Workshop. Watch professional actors and directors at work on new plays. 10-16 May 1982. Yellow flier (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on programmes and fliers, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1987

From: Harding, Olga Estelle, 1912-1999 : Papers relating to theatre in New Zealand

Reference: MSZ-0865

Description: Reviews, programmes, photographs and wallpaper for production of the `The Late Edwina Black' by William Dinner and William Morum, directed by Harding. Other Titles - The Late Edwina Black, by William Dinner and William Morum Arrangement: Loose papers from this volume at MS-Papers-6621-25 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1978

From: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size for drama productions in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1978

Description: Includes: New Players Theatre Company. "Darling, I'm home", by Jack Popplewell. Directed by Olga Harding. Stagedoor Theatre, Newlands College, 21 November - 2 December [1978?]. Programme The Bodgie Theatre Mob with the assistance of the QEII Arts Council bring you "Huffers", by Mike Wilson. Te Puke? (or Wellington or Auckland). [1978]. Programme. "The soul of the white ant", by Snoo Wilson; directed by Stephen McElrea. Little Theatre, ca 1978. Programme Theatre Technique Trust presents "Jubilee", by Campbell Smith. Directed by Dick Johnstone. Anderson's Theatre Restaurant Hamilton. 28 September - 21 October [1978]. Programme, plus two flyers. Theatre Technique presents "Treats", by Christopher Hampton. Directed by John Dearnaley. Hamilton. March 1978. Programme. Wales Bank Drama Festival, organised by Wellington Area N.Z. Theatre Federation, held at Wellington College Little Theatre Dufferin Street. 13-15 and 18-22 July 1978: --- 18 July: Karori Dramatic Society presents "Gotcha", by Barrie Keefe, produced by Mary Singleton-Bryan; Wellington East Girls' College presents "A children's story", produced by the Girls and Jan Reid; Tawa College Drama Group presents "The pied piper", by Robert Browning, produced by Ruth Delaney; Group Four presents "The lover", by Harold Pinter, produced by Pauline Wetton. Programme. --- 22 July: Khandallah Arts Theatre presents "A separate peace", by Tom Stoppard; Stagecraft Theatre presnets "Me, McKenna", by Don Shaw, produced by Robert Paton; Wellington Repertory presents "Sweeney Agonistes", by T S Eliot, produced by Lilian Shand; Karori Drama Society presents "The drapes come", by Charles Dizenzo, produced by Michael Doherty. Programme. Wellington Girls College and St Patricks (Town) present "Romeo and Juliet", produced by Pauline Wetton. Friday 28th ... [1978]. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 9 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Letterpress on programmes, sizes below 250 mm. Provenance: One item from the collection of Raymond Hedges, deposited by William Main in 2002; one donated by Stella Milne in 2014.