Hunter-Watts, Frediswyde, 1888?-1951

Date: 1916

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1916

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Edward Branscombe Proprietary Ltd. The Pink Dandies. Town Hall Concert Chamber (Wellington). 7 June 1916. [Programme]. Edward Branscombe Proprietary Ltd. The Pink Dandies. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 3 July 1916. [Programme]. Edward Branscombe Pty Limited. The Pink Dandies. Country tour. [July 1916]. [Programme]. Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils. "Sunset land" in five acts. Grand Opera House. 28-29 July 1916. [Programme]. Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils. "Sunset land". Grand Opera House Wellington. 29 August 1916. [Programme]. Charley's Aunt Comedy Company. "Charley's Aunt". Grand Opera House Wellington. 23-25 March 1916. [Programme]. Charley's Aunt Comedy Company. Direction Messrs C Bentley Russell and Norman Aitken. "Charley's aunt". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 22-26 April 1916. [Programme]. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 21 June 1916. [Proramme]. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 23 August 1916. [Programme]. "Les Cloches de Corneville". Producer Mr Tom Pollard. Profits to be handed over to the Otago Women's Patriotic Associaition. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 27 May 1916. [Programme]. Allen Doone. "O'Leary, V.C.". Country tour. June 1916. [Programme]. The Irish singing comedian Allen Doone, supported by the charming American actress Miss Edna Keeley, in "The Colleen Bawn". Grand Opera House Wellington. 12-14 July 1916. [Programme] Allen Doone and Edna Keeley, in "O'Leary, V.C.", "The Colleen Bawn", "The Bold Soger Boy". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 July 1916. Allen Doone. "The Bold Soger Boy", and "O'Leary, V.C.". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 August 1916. [Programme] Allen Doone. "The Colleen Bawn" and "The Bold Soger Boy". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 August 1916. [Programme] Allen Doone. "O'Leary, V.C.". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 26 August 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault, the world's greatest concert tenor. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 24-29 April 1916. Programme. Paul Dufault, the world's greatest concert tenor. Assisting artists: Pauline Bindley (soprano), Florence Scapini (violinist), Harold Whittle (pianist). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 4-5 May 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 13-16 May 1916. [Programme]. Paul Dufault, the world's greatest concert tenor. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 6 June 1916. [Programme flyer]. Paul Dufault. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [7 or 8 June 1916. Programme]. Paul Dufault. Grand Opera House Wellington. 10 June 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 23-24 June 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault. Three farewell concerts. Grand Opera House Wellington. 11-14 November 1916. [Programme]. Paul Dufault. Three concerts. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 15-18 December [1916. Programme]. Paul Dufault. Farewell to Paul Dufault. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 12-20 December 1916. [Programme]. Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician and full company of vaudeville stars. Grand Opera House Wellington. 30 August 1916. [Programme] Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician and full company of vaudeville stars. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 16 September 1916. [Programme] Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 October 1916. [Programme] Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 18 October 1916. [Programme] Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera season. (Il Trovatore, La Traviata, Cavalleria Rusticana, I Pagliacci, Lucia de Lammermoor. Grand Opera House Wellington. 5-9 December 1916. [Programme]. Robert Greig and Beatrice Holloway, in a Grand Comedy Attraction. ("Seven keys to Baldpate", A pair of sixes", "The travelling salesman"). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 1-3 May 1916. [Programme]. "H.M.S. Pinafore" in aid of naval heroes & Red Cross Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17-19 July 1916. [Programme] Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in three farcical comedies, "The Boomerang", "It pays to advertise", and "Twin beds". Grand Opera House. 23 October 1916. [Programme] Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "It pays to advertise", "The Boomerang", "Twin beds". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 4 November 1916. [Programme]. Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "It pays to advertise", "The Boomerang", "Twin beds". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 23 November 1916. [Programme]. Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "Twin beds". Country tour. 1916. [Programme]. Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "It pays to advertise", "Twin beds", "The Boomerang". His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland. 9 December 1916. [Programme]. Sydney James and his famous Royal Strollers. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [29 March - 15 April 1916. Programme]. Sydney James and his Royal Strollers. Grand Opera House. Easter 1916. [Programme]. Sydney James and his famous Royal Strollers. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 8 May 1916. [Programme]. Sydney James and his famous Royal Strollers. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 19 May 1916. [Programme] Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. Commencing Easter Saturday. [Programme]. Julius Knight. "Under fire". Country tour 1916. [Programme]. Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". Grand Opera House Wellington. 9 May 1916. [Programme]. Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". Princess Theatre Dunedin. 18 May 1916. [Programme]. Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 24 May 1916. [Programme] Philip Lytton presents "The Waybacks at home and in town". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 25 November 1916. [Programme]. Stanley McKay's Pantomime Coy in "Boy Blue". Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 Feb (or 11 April? or both?) 1916. [Programme]. Miss A J Menzies and Mr W S Wauchop present their Juvenile Pantomime Company in "A daughter of the gods". In aid of Belgium Relief Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 21-23 November 1916. [Programme] Miss A J Menzies and Mr W S Wauchop present an original pantomime entitle "The Sleeping Beauty" in aid of the Canterbury Patriotic Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch [1916. Programme]. Alfred Mirovitch & Michael Piastro (piano & violin). Two farewell concerts. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 28 and 30 October 1916. [Programme] Messrs J & N Tait's New English Comedy Company. "Peg o' my Heart". Grand Opera House Wellington. 11 October 1916. [Programme, with head a shoulders portrait of actress Sara Allgood in the front cover] Messr's J & N Tait's New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my Heart". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [28 October 1916. Programme]. J & N Tait present their New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my heart". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 18 November 1916. [Programme with half length portrait of actress Sara Allgood on the front cover]. Messrs J & N Tait's New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my Heart". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [29 November 1916. Programme]. Messrs J & N Tait present their New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my Heart". Country tour. 1916. [Programme] New Musical Comedy Company. "So long, Letty!". Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 December 1916. [Programme]. The Norwoods, hypnotists. The greatest laugh producing show on earth. Grand Opera House Wellington. 30 September 1916. [Programme] The Norwoods. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [19 October 1916. Programme]. Peter Pan Ballet and Wild Flowers, presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House Wellington. 20-21 October 1916. [Programme] Peter Pan Ballet and Wild Flowers, presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 November 1916. [Programme]. Royal Comic Opera Coy. "Our Miss Gibbs", "Gypsy love". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 January 1916. [Programme]. Royal Comic Opera Company. "Our Miss Gibbs", "Gypsy love". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 February 1916. [Programme]. Royal Comic Opera Coy in "The Dancing Mistress", "Our Miss Gibbs", "The Quaker Girl", "Ma Mie Rosette". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 February 1916. [Programme]. The Royal Dramatic and Comedy Co Ltd present "Madame X". Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 November 1916. [Programme]. Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company Ltd. "Madame X". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 2 December 1916. [Programme]. Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company Ltd. "Are you a mason?" Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 December 1916. [Programme]. Miss Muriel Starr in "Bought and paid for", "Nobody's widow", "Under cover". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 7 February 1916. [Programme]. Hugh D McIntosh's famous Tivoli Follies. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 10 July 1916. [Programme] Hugh D McIntosh's famous Tivoli Follies. Grand Opera House. 2 August 1916. [Programme] Hugh D McIntotosh's famous Tivoli Follies. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 August 1916. [Programme] Hugh D McIntosh's famous Tivoli Follies. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 30 August 1916. [Programme] The Tivoli Concert Party. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 19-20 September 1916. [Programme] Wellington Amateur Operatic Society. "San Toy". Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 August 1916. [Programme] Wharenui Juveniles, assisted by pupils of Mr R Mounsey. Red Cross concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17 June 1916. [Programme]. Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. Tercentenary Shakesperian [sic] Company. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 8 August 1916. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. Tercentenary Shakesperian [sic] Company. Country tour. [August 1916]. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. Tercentenary Shakespearian Co. "Hamlet", "The Merchant of Venice", "Twelfth night", "Romeo and Juliet", "As you like it", "Othello". Grand Opera House Wellington. 9 September 1916. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and company. [Same repertoire]. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 30 September 1916. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and company. [Same repertoire]. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 18-24 october 1916. [Programme]. J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza. Country tour 1916. [Programme] J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "Mother Goose". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 June 1916. [Programme] J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "Mother Goose". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 17 July 1916. [Programme] (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd. Gorgeous annual pantomime "Mother Goose". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 2-5 August 1916. [Programme]. J C Williamson Ltd present their "all merry and bright" gorgeous record-breaking annual pantomime extravaganza "Mother Goose". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 7 August 1916. Programme. YMCA Gymnastic Carnival. Grand Opera House Wellington. 4 November 1916. [Programme]. The Florence Young Coy. "The Climax". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 4 January 1916. [Programme]. Quantity: 86 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

Date: 1920

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

By: Wright & Jaques Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1920

Description: Includes: Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto". Grand Opera House Wellington. 16 December 1920. Programme. (2 copies) Miss G Helen Gard'ner's dramatic class. "Short plays". Burns Hall [Dunedin?]. 1920s. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present John D O'Hara, with Robert Toms, John Beck, Frederick Esmelton and Diana Wilson. "Lightnin'", by Wichell Smith and Frank Bacon. Grand Opera House Wellington. 28 April 1920. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd presents John D O'Hara ... in "Lightnin'". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 3 April 1920. Programme. Kate Howarde in "Possum paddock". Grand Opera House Wellington. 3 April 1920. Programme. (2 copies) Kate Howarde in "Possum paddock". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 5 June 1920. Programme. Muriel Starr with Frank Harvey in "The man who came back", and "Bird of Paradise". Grand Opera HOuse Wellington. 17 January 1920. Programme. (2 copies) Miss Muriel Starr in "Silent witness", "Common clay", and "Three faces east". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 Febraury 1920. Programme (2 copies) and green flyer Miss Starr will return to America. Farewell to Wellington. Grand Opera House Wellington. Flyer. J & N Tait presents the Comedy Drama Players in "Daddies", by John L Hobble. Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 April 1920. Programme (2 copies, one with white cover, one with green) J & N Tait present "The little Damozel", by Monckton Hoffe. Grand Opera House Wellington. 1920? (Fragment of programme). J & N Tait present "Tiger Rose", the great Belasco play by Willard Mack. Grand Opera House Wellington. 28 August 1920. Programme. (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd present Miss Marie Tempest with Mr Graham Browne. "The marriage of Kitty", "Cousin Kate", by Hubert Henry Davies. Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 December 1920. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd present Miss Marie Tempest and Graham Browne. "Mary goes first", by Henry Arthur Jones; "At the barn", by Anthony Wharton. Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 December 1920. Programme. (2 copies) A. Stanley Warwick, Dramatic recitals. Concert Chamber Wellington Town Hall. 19-20 October 1920 or 1926. Programme. Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. "The luck of the Navy", by Clifford Mills. Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 March 1920. programem. Allan Wilkie presents his specially selected Comedy Company in "The rotters", a tale of a respectable family, by H F Maltby. Flier with cast of characters and synopsis of scenery. Wright & Jaques, printers, Auckland. J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company in "Tilly of Bloomsbury", by Ian Hay. Grand Opera House Wellington. 29 October 1920. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 19 theatre programmes and flyers plus some duplicates.. Physical Description: Letterpress in programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1921

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

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1921

Description: Includes: George Cross & His Irish Players in "Conn the Shaughraun", by Dion Boucicault (with Vera Remee and George Cross). Gisborne Publishing Co Ltd [Programme sheet. 1921?] Miss Hardinge-Maltby (director). "Paolo & Francesca", by Stephen Phillips. (Starring Theodore Trezise and Miss Linda McIntyre. Concert Chamber Town Hall. 24-25 August 1921. Programme. John D O'Hara and Jules Jordan, with Robert Toms, Frederick Esmelton and Dorothy Seacombe in "Welcome stranger" by Aaron Hoffman. Theatre Royal Christchurch [1921?]. Fragment of programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne in "The marriage of Kitty", by Cosmo Gordon Lennox. Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 April 1921. Programme (2 copies) A. Stanley Warwick (producer). "A midsummer night's dream", William Shakespeare. Town Hall Concert Chamber. 14-16 March [1921 or 1927]. Programme. Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts in "Twelfth night", by William Shakespeare. Grand Opera House Wellington. 1921. Programme. Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts in "The merchant of Venice", by William Shakespeare. Grand Opera House Wellington. 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Comedy Company in "Paddy the next best thing", by Gayer Mackay and Robert Ord. Starring Miss Isobel Brosnan, Mr Anew McMaster, Mr Spencer Fisher, Mr Charles Courtneidge. Country tour. [1921]. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Comedy Company in "Paddy the next best thing", by Gayer Mackay and Robert Ord. Starring Miss Isobel Brosnan, Mr Anew McMaster, Mr Spencer Fisher, Mr Charles Courtneidge. Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 December 1921. Programme. Quantity: 9 theatre programmes and flyers plus some duplicates.. Physical Description: Letterpress in programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1927

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

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1927

Description: Includes: William Russell presents Nellie Bramley Company in "Fair and warmer", by Avery Hopwood. Grand Opera House Wellington. 3 May 1927. Programme. William Russell presents Nellie Bramley Company in "A little bit of fluff", and "Bumps". Grand Opera House Wellington. 3 May 1927. Programme (2 copies) William Russell presents Nellie Bramley Company in 'Paddy the next best thing", by Gayer Mackay and Robert Ord. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 28 May 1927. Programme. William Russell presents Nellie Bramley Company in 'Paddy the next best thing", by Gayer Mackay and Robert Ord. Grand Opera House Wellington. 3 May 1927. Programme (2 copies) William Russell presents Nellie Bramley Company in 'Peg o' my heart", by J Hartley Manners. Grand Opera House Wellington. 3 May 1927. Programme. E J Carroll presents "The best people", by David Gray and Avery Hopwood. Grand Opera House Wellington. 16 March 1927. Programme (2 copies) E J Carroll presents "Meet the wife", by Lynn Starling. Grand Opera House Wellington. 16 March 1927. Programme. "Dear Brutus", a comedy in three acts by Sir J M Barrie, presented by Miss Constance Theel. Proceeds in aid of Wellington East Girls' College [and] Workers' Educational Foundation. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 12-13 October 1927. Programme J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present Renee Kelly in "Brown sugar", by Lady Arthur Lever. Grand Opera House Wellington. 24 May 1927. Programme. J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present Renee Kelly in "The last of Mrs Cheney", by Frederick Lonsdale. Grand Opera House Wellington. 24 May 1927. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present Renee Kelly in "Polly with a past", by Guy Bolton and George Middleton. Grand Opera House Wellington. 24 May 1927. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present Renee Kelly in "Polly with a past". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 28 July 1927. Programme. J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present Renee Kelly in "Brown sugar". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 9 August 1927. Programme. J & N Tait present Richard Taber and Hale Norcross in "Is zat so?", by James Gleason and Richard Taber. Grand Opera House Wellington. 22 January 1927. Programme. J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd in conjunction with E J Carroll presents "The ghost train", by Arnold Ridley. Country tour. 1927. Programme. J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd in conjunction with E J Carroll presents "The ghost train", by Arnold Ridley. Grand Opera House Wellington. 14 September 1927. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd in conjunction with E J Carroll presents "The ghost train", by Arnold Ridley. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 10 October 1927. Programme. J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd by arrangement with Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller present "Abie's Irish Rose", by Anne Nichols. Grand Opera House Wellington. 16 April 1927. Programme (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions, Mr Allan Wilkie and Miss Hunter-Watts, supported by their Australasian Shakespearean Company. Three different brochures, one for "Henry VIII", one for "Merchant of Venice", and one for "Merry wives of Windsor". The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Antony and "Cl[e]opatra". Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 July 1927. Programme (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "As you like it". Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 July 1927. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Hamlet". Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 July 1927. Programme (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Henry VIII". Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 July 1927. Programme (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Henry VIII". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 30 July 1927. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Julius Caesar". Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 July 1927. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Macbeth". Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 July 1927. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Measure for measure". Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 July 1927. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "The merchant of Venice". Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 July 1927. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "The merry wives of Windsor". Grand Opera House Wellington. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "A midsummer night's dream". Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 July 1927. Programme (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "The tempest". Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 July 1927. Programme (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Twelfth night". Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 July 1927. Programme. (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "The winter's tale". Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 July 1927. Programme (2 pink copies, one green) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "The winter's tale". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 30 July 1927. Programme. J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present their specially organised Anglo-American Company in "Cradle snatchers', by Russell Medcraft and Norma Mitchell. With Olive Sloane, Bertha Belmore and Jessamine Newcombe. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 10 November 1927. Programme. J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present their specially organised Anglo-American Company in "Cradle snatchers', by Russell Medcraft and Norma Mitchell. With Olive Sloane, Bertha Belmore and Jessamine Newcombe. Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 November 1927. Programme (Two different, one with cover photograph of Olive Sloane (2 copies), and one with text only (2 copies)) Quantity: 3 folder(s) theatre programmes and flyers, in three folders.. Physical Description: Letterpress in programmes, sizes below 250 mm. Provenance: One programme donated by the Megget family in 2007.

Date: 1921

From: [Theatre programmes of octavo size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1921

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. "A country girl", by Lionel Monckton. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 6 October 1921. Programme. Mr Harry G Musgrove presents Wilkie Bard, the famous English comedian. Country tour 1921. Programme. Mr Harry G Musgrove presents Wilkie Bard, the famous English comedian. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 26 October 1921. Programme. Mr Harry G Musgrove presents Wilkie Bard, the famous English comedian. Grand Opera House Wellington. 17 November 1921. Programme. Mr Harry G Musgrove presents Wilkie Bard, the famous English comedian. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [29 November and 3 December] 1921. Programme. Mr Harry G Musgrove presents Wilkie Bard, the famous English comedian. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 6 December 1921. Programme. Miss Estelle Beere's pupils. Miss Estelle Beere presents "The golden lily". Grand Opera House Wellington. 12 November 1921. Programme. [Direction J & N Tait]. Madame Calve, soprano. With Signor Gasparri, tenor, and M Pintel, pianist. Town Hall Wellington. New Zealand tour [1921]. Programme Miss Carwell-Cooke's pupils. "Gwenwyn of the lonely tower". Grand Opera House Wellington. 5 November 1921. programme. Leo, Jan & Mischel Cherniavsky. (Violin, piano and cello). Country tour season 1921. Programme. Leo, Jan & Mischel Cherniavsky. (Violin, piano and cello). Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 June 1921. Programme. Leo, Jan & Mischel Cherniavsky. (Violin, piano and cello). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 13-14 July 1921. Programme. Leo, Jan & Mischel Cherniavsky. (Violin, piano and cello). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 17 & 19 August 1921. Programme. Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society. "The Cingalee". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 21 November 1921. Programme. Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society. "A country girl". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [July 18] 1921. Programme. Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society in "Paul Jones", by Robert Planquette. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 12 March 1921. Programme. Christchurch Competitions Society. First demonstration concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [1921]. Programme. Christchurch Sports Club. Canterbury Amateur Championships. [Boxing]. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [11 July 1921]. Programme. Christchurch Sports Club. Canterbury Amateur Championships. [Boxing]. Theatre Royal. [29 August 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "Chu Chin Chow", a musical extravaganza of the Orient. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 29 June 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "Chu Chin Chow", a musical extravaganza of the Orient. Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 July 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "Chu Chin Chow", a musical extravaganza of the Orient. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 12 August 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "Chu Chin Chow", a musical extravaganza of the Orient. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 27 August 1921. Programme. J C Williamson in conjunction with Hugh D McIntosh presents Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto". Country tour. [1921]. J C Williamson in conjunction with Hugh D McIntosh presents Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto", Dunedin. 6 January 1921. Programme. J C Williamson in conjunction with Hugh D McIntosh presents Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 22 January 1921. Programme. Pupils of Miss Cox and Miss Myers. Dance recital. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [1 November 1921]. Programme. Joseph Coyne season. "Nightie night". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 24 December 1921. Programme. Dunedin Amateur Operatic Society. "The cingalee", produced by Miss Eva Moore. His Majesty's Theatre. 30 April 1921. Programme. Dunedin Operatic Society. "Dorothy", by Cellier. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 November 1921. Programme. English Pierrots in "Bits and pieces". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 28 May 1921. Programme. English Pierrots in "Bits and pieces". Grand Opera House Wellington. 20 August 1921. Programme. English Pierrots in "Bits and pieces". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 3 September 1921. Programme. English Pierrots in "Bits and pieces". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 October 1921. Programme. English Pierrots in "Bits and pieces". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 October 1921. Programme. Fullers' Vaudeville. Princess Theatre Dunedin. Programmes for weeks beginning 17 January, 21 February, 28 March, 11 April, 30 May, 27 June, 25 July, 29 August, 12 September, 31 October, 21 November, 19 December (All fragile) Miss Helen Gard'ner presents "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 May 1921. Programme. Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 24 May 1921. Programme. Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers". Grand Opera House Wellington. 2 July 1921. Programme. Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 July 1921. Programme. Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 13 August 1921. Programme. Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The Mikado". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 12 September 1921. Programme. Miss Cecil Hall and her Corps de Ballet. 200 performers. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 18 August 1921. Programme. Jascha Heifetz (violinist). Four violin recitals. Samuel Chotzinoff at the piano. Town Hall Auckland. 3-12 August 1921. Programme. Jascha Heifetz (violinist). Three violin recitals. Samuel Chotzinoff at the piano. Town Hall Wellington. 17-25 August 1921. Programme. Annette Kellerman the modern Venus supported by her own company of Tivoli Follies. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [12 November 1921]. Programme. Annette Kellerman the modern Venus supported by her own company of Tivoli Follies. Grand Opera House Wellington. 15 December 1921. Programme. Miss Daphne Knight's "Dance creation". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 19 October 1921. Programme. Mischa Levitzki. Concerts of music for the pianoforte. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17 September 1921. Programme. Mischa Levitzki. Concerts of music for the pianoforte. Town Hall Wellington. 29 September 1921. Programme. Mischa Levitzki. Concerts of music for the pianoforte. Town Hall Auckland. 4 October 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present The Lilac Domino and Firefly Company. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 25 November 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present The Lilac Domino and Firefly Company. Country tour [Wellington 12 December 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "The Lilac Domino". Grand Opera House Wellington. 24 December 1921. Programme. William Lints & Co present the musical extravaganza "Surprise packet". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 9 February 1921. Programme. The Masqueraders. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 13 April 1921. Nazareth House recital. Theatre Royal Christchurch. With Agnes Cunningham, Nita Graham, John McGrath, Mrs W O Campbell, Kathleen Garven, Paula Scherek. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [29 October 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Comedy Company in "Paddy the next best thing", with Isobel Brosnan, Mr Anew McMaster, Mr Spencer Fisher, Mr Charles Courtneidge. Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 December 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Comedy Company in "Paddy the next best thing". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 17 December 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Comedy Company in "Paddy the next thing". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 24 December 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present John D O'Hara, with Robert Toms and Frederick Esmelton in "Three wise fools", by Austin Strong. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. August 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present John D O'Hara and Jules Jordan, with Robert Toms, Frederick Esmelton and Dorothy Seacombe, in "Welcome stranger", by Aaron Hoffman. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [1-14 September 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present John D O'Hara and Jules Jordan, with Robert Toms, Frederick Esmelton and Dorothy Seacombe, in "Welcome stranger", by Aaron Hoffman. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 15 September 1921. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present John D O'Hara and Jules Jordan, with Robert Toms, Frederick Esmelton and Dorothy Seacombe, in "Welcome stranger", by Aaron Hoffman. Grand Opera House Wellington. 28 September 1921. Programme. Rosemary Rees English Comedy Coy in "The mollusc", by Hubert Henry Davies. Grand Opera House Wellington. [11 October 1921]. Programme. Rosemary Rees English Comedy Coy in "The mollusc", by Hubert Henry Davies. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [5 November 1921]. Programme. Rosemary Rees English Comedy Coy in "The mollusc", by Hubert Henry Davies. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. [14-21 November 1921]. Programme. J & N Tait and Bailey & Grant's superb pantomime "Sinbad the sailor". Country tour {1921]. Programme / pamphlet. J & N Tait and Bailey & Grant's superb pantomime "Sinbad the sailor". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 23 March 1921. Programme. J & N Tait and Bailey & Grant's superb pantomime "Sinbad the sailor". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 April 1921. Programme. J & N Tait and Bailey & Grant's superb pantomime "Sinbad the sailor". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 6 May 1921. Programme. J & N Tait and Bailey & Grant's superb pantomime "Sinbad the sailor". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 May 1921. Programme. J & N Tait present their New Musical Comedy Company in "Irene" by James Montgomery. Country tour [February 1921]. Programme / pamphlet. J & N Tait present their New Musical Comedy Company in "Irene" by James Montgomery. Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 January 1921. Programme. J & N Tait present their New Musical Comedy Company in "Irene" by James Montgomery. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 February 1921. Programme. J & N Tait present their New Musical Comedy Company in "Irene" by James Montgomery. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 9 February 1921. Programme. J & N Tait present their New Musical Comedy Company in "Irene" by James Montgomery. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [2-15 March 1921]. Programme. J & N Tait present Edgley and Dawe [and] Dan Agar in "Odds and ends". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [22 October 1921]. Programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The duke of Killiecrankie" and "Mary goes first". Country tour. [January 1921]. Pamphlet / programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The duke of Killiecrankie", by Captain Robert Marshall. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 11 January 1921. Programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The duke of Killiecrankie", by Captain Robert Marshall. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 25 January 1921. Programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The duke of Killiecrankie", by Captain Robert Marshall. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 12 February 1921. Programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The great adventure", by Arnold Bennett. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 March 1921. Programme. Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne. "The great adventure", by Arnold Bennett. Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 April 1921. Programme. Wellington Amateur Operatic Society. presents "The geisha". Grand Opera House Wellington. 22 October 1921. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions, with Allan Wilkie & Miss Hunter-Watts. "Hamlet". Theatre Royal Christchurch {May/June? 1921]. Programme / pamphlet. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions, with Allan Wilkie & Miss Hunter-Watts. "Hamlet". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [18-21 July 1921]. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions, with Allan Wilkie & Miss Hunter-Watts. "Hamlet". Grand Opera House Wellington. [29 August - 17 September 1921]. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions, with Allan Wilkie & Miss Hunter-Watts. "The merchant of Venice". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [May 1921]. Programme. (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions, with Allan Wilkie & Miss Hunter-Watts. "Twelfth night". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [May? 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson present their gorgeous pantomime extravaganza "Humpty-Dumpty". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 10 May 1921. Programme. J C Williamson present their gorgeous pantomime "Humpty Dumpty". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. [1921]. Programme. J C Williamson present their gorgeous pantomime "Humpty Dumpty". Grand OPera House Wellington. [8-21 June 1921]. Programme. J C Williamson present their gorgeous pantomime "Humpty Dumpty". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [23 June - 2 July 1921]. Programme. Y.M.C.A. Gymnastic carnival. Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 October 1921. Programme. Quantity: 95 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, approximately 220 mm.

Date: 1920

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1920

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Auckland Amateur Opera Society. "The geisha". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 8 November 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The Bing boys on Broadway". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 13 October 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The Bing boys on Broadway". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 3 November 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 9 October 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 19 October 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. grand Opera House Wellington, 6 November 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 1 December 1920. Programme Christchurch Amateur Opera Society. "The geisha", under the entire supervision of Mr Tom Pollard. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 28 August 1920. Programme J & N Tait present the Comedy Drama Players in "Daddies". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 June 1920. Programme J C Williamson in conjunction with Hugh D McIntosh presents Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto". Grand Opera House Wellington, 16 December 1920. Programme J C Williamson in conjunction with Hugh D McIntosh presents Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 27 December 1920. Programme Dunedin Operatic Society present "The geisha". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 27 November 1920. Programme W & R Thomas' English Pierrots & Ladies' Orchestra in their humorous and musical entertainment. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 2 June 1920. Programme Fullers' Vaudeville. Princess Theatre Dunedin. Programmes for weeks commencing: 26 January, 23 February, 30 August, 27 September, 25 October, 29 November, 13 December 1920 (7 programmes in all)(With performers including Eurasian, De Sylvia, De Baker's Models, Louis Bloy, Henri French, Bert La Blanc, Montrose Duo, Gazza trio, Florence Fox, Archie and Gertie Falls, Margaret & Willie, George Hall, Maud Courteney, Coco & Evans, Pollard & Jackson, Curly Sherwood, Balmus, Eileen O'Neill, Ward & Sherman, Jennings & Gerald, Ella Airlie, Leonard Nelson, Carlton Max, Doff Dee, Tara Yasuda, Yank & Jean, Billy Elliott, Lilas Birt, Huley & Bent, Major Maclaine, Keeley & Aldous, Miss adeline Taylor, Nat Hanley, Vaude & Verne, Rev Frank Gorman, Miller & Rainey, Bert Coleman) Grand National Concert in commemoration of St Patrick's Day. Proceeds in aid of Nazareth Home for the Aged Poor and Orphan Boys and Girls. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 17 March 1920. Programme Miss Cecil Hall and her Corps de Ballet. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 4 November 1920. Programme Kate Howarde the only woman entrepreneur in Australia, presents her brilliant New Metropolitan Company of 18 Australian players headed by Fred Macdonald [and] Jack Kirby, in the whirlwind comedy success, "Possum paddock". Grand Opera House Wellington, 3 April 1920. Programme Kate Howarde the only woman entrepreneur in Australia, presents her brilliant New Metropolitan Company of 18 Australian players headed by Fred Macdonald [and] Jack Kirby, in the whirlwind comedy success, "Possum paddock". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 5 June 1920. Programme Gertrude Johnson, the brilliant operatic prima donna supported by Mr Horace Hunt, solo pianist, Mr F Russell (flautist), Mr Eric Waters (accompanist). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 3 July 1920. Programme of three concerts J & N Tait present "The little damozel", by Monckton Hoffe. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 May 1920. Programme J & N Tait's and Bailey & Grant's spectacular extravaganza "Mother Hubbard" (With Barry Lupino, Les Coney, Elsie Parkes, Ethel Walker, Gertie Latchford, Dorothy Leigh, Daisy Yates, The Creightons, Jack Cannot, William A Hassan, Nellie McCarthy, Kelso Henderson, Bert Nicholson, Colin Crane, Moon & Morris). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 18 August 1920. Programme J & N Tait's and Bailey & Grant's gorgeous pantomime extravaganza "Mother Hubbard" . His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 4 September 1920. Programme J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "Going up". Book and lyrics by Otto Hauerbach, music by Louis A Hirsch. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "Going up". Book and lyrics by Otto Hauerbach, music by Louis A Hirsch. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 17 February 1920. Programme J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "Yes, Uncle". Lyrics by Clifford Grey; music by Nat D Ayer. Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 January 1920. Programme J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "Yes, Uncle". Lyrics by Clifford Grey; music by Nat D Ayer. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 9 March 1920. Programme (2 copies) "Our reveille", produced by William Lints. Grand Opera House Wellington, 8 September 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The passing show, 1920" (With Charles Howard, Beatrice Wenban, Harry Paulton, William Lockhart, Oswald Wenban, Gus Bluett, Reginald Roberts, Herbert G Walton, Gwen Burroughs, Jennie Hartley, Little Willie, Gwen Ives, Phil Smith, etc). Country tour 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The passing show, 1920". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 November 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "The sleeping beauty", written by Frank Dix; music by Victor Champion. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "The sleeping beauty", written by Frank Dix; music by Victor Champion. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 21 July 1920. Programme. J & N Tait present the New Zealand tour of the Aussie Smart Set Diggers with their musical barrage; the diggers' dream of London and Paris. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 9 September 1920. Programme J & N Tait present the New Zealand tour of the Aussie Smart Set Diggers with their musical barrage; the diggers' dream of London and Paris. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 15 September 1920. Programme J & N Tait present the Smart Set Diggers. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 27 September 1920. Programme J & N Tait present the New Zealand tour of the Australian Smart Set Diggers. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 30 October 1920. Programme J & N Tait present the Aussie Smart Set Diggers with their musical barrage; the diggers' dream of London and Paris. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 6 November 1920. Programme Return and farewell visit of the Aussie Smart Set Diggers with their musical barrage. Grand Opera House Wellington, 3-4 December 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Muriel Starr, with a specially selected company headed by Frank Harvey, in "The man who came back", and "The bird of Paradise". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 17 January 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Muriel Starr ... in "Silent witness", by Otto Hauerbach. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Muriel Starr ... in "Silent witness", by Otto Hauerbach. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 February 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Muriel Starr ... in "Silent witness", by Otto Hauerbach; "Common clay"; [and] "Three faces east". Grand Opera House Wellington,21 February 1920. Programme [Lowell Thomas]. "With the Anzacs in Palestine", and "Lawrence in Arabia. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 25 September 1920. Programme Lowell Thomas in his illustrated travelogue of the British campaigns in Palestine and Arabia. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 26 october 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present England's greatest comedy actress, Miss Marie Tempest together with Mr Graham Browne, in "The duke of Killiecrankie", by Captain Robert Marshall. Preceded by "Cousin Kate", by Hubert Henry Davies. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 December 1920. Programme J & N Tait present "Tiger Rose", the great Belasco play by Willard Mack. Wellington location flier / programme J & N Tait present "Tiger Rose", the great Belasco play by Willard Mack. Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 August 1920. Programme J & N Tait present "Tiger Rose", the great Belasco play by Willard Mack. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 8 September 1920. Programme J & N Tait have much pleasure in presenting the new dramatic star, Miss Marie Ilka, in the great drama of passion, strength & beauty, "Tiger Rose". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 16 September 1920. Programme J & N Tait present "Tiger Rose", the great Belasco play by Willard Mack. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 October 1920. Prgoramme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company in "Tilly of Bloomsbury", by Ian Hay. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 16 September 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company, including Dorothy Manville, Frank Freeman, George Blunt, Percy Rhodes, from the leading London theatres, together with Mrs Robert Brough in "Tilly of Bloomsbury", by Ian Hay. Wellington programme / flier 27 September 1920.. J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company in "Tilly of Bloomsbury". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 13 October 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company in "Tilly of Bloomsbury". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 18 October 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company in "Tilly of Bloomsbury", by Ian Hay. Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 October 1920. Programme Wellington Amateur Operatic Society in "A country girl", by arrangement with J C Williamsonlington, 7 December 1920. Programme Wellington Competitions Society. Final demonstration concerts and matinee. grand Opera House Wellington, 7-9 October 1920. Programme Benefit tendered to Wellington Patriotic Band. Grand Opera House Wellington, 18 September 1920. Programme Allan Wilkie supported by Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts and his brilliant company presents the lastest London success "The luck of the navy", by Clifford Mills. Grand Opera House Wellington, 6 March 1920. Programme Allan Wilkie supported by Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts and his brilliant company. "The midnight wedding" [and] "Trilby". Country tour. Programme Allan Wilkie supported by Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts and his brilliant company presents "The silver king", by Henry Arthur Jones and Henry Herman. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 26 December 1920. Programme J C Williamson Grand Opera Company, in a repertoire of classical and modern opera. Theatre Royal Christchurch: "Rigoletto" (9 February); "Tales of Hoffman" (10 February 1920). Programme J C Williamson Grand Opera Company in a repertoire of classical & modern opera. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. "Faust (31 January), "La Boheme" (2 February), "Tales of Hoffman (3 February 1920). Programme J C Williamson Grand Opera Company in a repertoire of classical & modern opera. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, "Faust" (21 February), "Tales of Hoffman" (22 February), "La boheme" (24 February 1920). Programme J C Williamson Grand Opera Company in a repertoire of classical & modern opera. Theatre Royal Christchurch. "Il trovatore" (23 January); "Madame Butterfly" (24 January matinee); "Carmen (24 January 1920). Programme, plus pink flier listing all performances of the Christchurch season Quantity: 71 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm. Provenance: Mainly donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

Date: 1929

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

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1929

Description: Includes: Auckland Little Theatre Society. "Hay fever", by Noel Coward. Supervised by Kenneth Brampton. Earthquake relief fund. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 4 July 1929. Programme. Clem Dawe and Eric Edgley present The midnight frolics". Programme no 3. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 January 1929. Programme. Mr Clement May's Studio of Elocution and Dramatic Art. Second grand invitation recital. Town Hall Concert Chamber Wellington. 31 July 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present "The Patsy", by Barry Conners. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 13 April 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present "The Patsy", by Barry Conners. Grand Opera House Wellington. 3 May 1929. Programme (2 copies). J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh with a new English company and Dion Boucicault in "All the King's horses", by C E Openshaw. Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 February 1929. Programme. (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh with the New English Company and Dion Boucicault in "All the King's horses", by C E Openshaw. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 28 March 1929. Programme (2 copies). J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "Belinda", by A A Milne. Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 February 1929. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "Belinda" by A A Milne. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 6 April 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "Mis' Nell o' New Orleans, by Laurence Eyre. Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 February 1929. Programme. (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "Mr Pim passes by", by A A Milne. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 14 January 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "Mr Pim passes by", by A A Milne. Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 February 1929. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "Mr Pim passes by", by A A Milne. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 9 April 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "Mr Pim passes by", by A A Milne. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 March 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "On approval", by Frederick Lonsdale. Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 February 1929. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "On approval", by Frederick Lonsdale. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 2 April 1929. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault in "On approval" by Frederick Lonsdale. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 March 1929. Programme. Mr Allan Wilkie. New dramatic departure. His Majesty's Theatre. Season commencing Sat. Aug 3rd [1929]. Pamphlet with portraits of Mr Wilkie and Miss Hunter-Watts. Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts present "Much ado about nothing". His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. 3 August 1929. Programme (Cream) Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts and company in "The rivals", by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. 3 August 1929 season. Programme (Cream) (2 copies) Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts and company in "The school for scandal", by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. Season 3 August 1929. Programme (Cream) (2 copies) Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts and company in "She stoops to conquer", by Oliver Goldsmith. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 20 July 1929. Programme Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts and company in "She stoops to conquer", by Oliver Goldsmith. His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. Season 3 August 1929. Programme (Cream) (2 copies) Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts and company in "The taming of the shrew", by William Shakespeare. His Majestys Theatre Wellington. Season 3 August 1929. Programme (Cream) Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts in the plays of Shakespeare supported by his permanent Australasian Shakespearean Company. "Twelfth night". Grand Opera House Wellington. 1929. Programme. Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts. Souvenir of Shakespearean season (with photographs of all members of the company). 1929. (2 copies) Mr Allan Wilkie with Miss Hunter-Watts present "Twelfth night", by William Shakespeare. His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. Season 3 August 1929. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "All's well that ends well". Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 January season. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Antony and Cleopatra". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 30 March 1929. Programme (Cream, small) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "As you like it". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Coriolanus". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Coriolanus". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 4 May 1929. Programme (Blue) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Hamlet". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Henry V". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Henry V". Theatre Roayl Christchurch. Season 4 May 1929. Programme (Blue) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Henry VIII". Grand OPera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Julius Caesar". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "King Lear". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Macbeth". Grand Opera House. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Macbeth". His Majesty’s Theatre Auckland. Season commencing 2 March 1929. Programme The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Merchant of Venice". His Majesty’s Theatre Auckland. Season commencing 2 March 1929. Programme The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Merchant of Venice". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "The Merry wives of Windsor". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "A midsummer night's dream". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Othello". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Romeo and Juliet". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Romeo and Juliet". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 30 March 1929 season. Programme (Cream, small) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "The taming of the shrew". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "The tempest". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies)(1 donated 2003 - PR-03-0108) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Twelfth night". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 26 January 1929. Programme (Blue) (2 copies) The Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Productions. "Twelfth night". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 30 March 1929. Programme (Cream, small) J C Williamson Ltd present "Journey's end", by R C Sherriff. Grand Opera House Wellington. 13 November 1929. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present "The vagabond king". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 2 March 1929. Programme. J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd in conjunction with E J Carroll present Josephine Wilson and Clayton Greene in "The wrecker", by Arnold Ridley. Grand Opera House Wellington. 25 May 1929. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present their New English Company in "Young Woodley", by John van Druten. Grand Opera House Wellington. 20 June 1929. Programme (2 copies). J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present their New English Company in "Young Woodley", by John van Druten. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 10 July 1929. Programme. Quantity: 55 Programme(s) in three folders (plus duplicates).. Physical Description: Letterpress in programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1919

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

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1919

Description: Includes: "Once upon a time", presented by Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils. Grand Opera House Wellington, 28-30 October 1919. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present M B Figman and Lolita Robertson in "The man on the box", by Grace Livingston Furniss, adapted from the book by Harold MacGrath. Grand Opera House Wellington. 8-10 March 1919. Programme. (3 copies, 2 white, 1 red) J C Williamson Ltd present M B Figman and Lolita Robertson in "Nothing but the truth", by James Montgomery. Grand Opera House Wellington. 1 February 1919. Programme (2 copies) The Moody Marama Moperatic Co will present their new and original two act farce entitled "The cruise of the 'Cantelope'", by S O Batt and T Scott. The Palace, Maramaville. 15 January 1919. (ie on board the HMNZHS Marama). Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Muriel Starr with a specially selected company headed by Frank Harvey, in "The man who came back". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 4 December 1919. Programme. J & N Tait present Emelie Polini and their new dramatic company in "De Luxe Annie", by Edward Clark. Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 October 1919. Programme. J & N Tait present Emelie Polini and their new dramatic company in "Eyes of youth", by Max Marcin and Charles Guernon. Grand Opera House Wellington. 6? October 1919. Programme. (2 copies) J & N Tait present Emelie Polini and their new dramatic company in "De Luxe Annie" and "Eyes of youth". Grand Opera House Wellington, 6 October 1010. Programme (2 copies) Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts in "Camille". Grand Opera House Wellington. 3 December 1919. Programme. Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts in "The midnight wedding". Grand Opera House Wellington. 22 November 1991. Programme. Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts in "School for scandal", by Sheridan. Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 November 1919. Programme. (2 copies - 1 white, one green) Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts in"The silver king", by Henry Arthur Jones and Henry Herman. Grand Opera House. 10 November 1919. Programme. The Allan Wilkie Company. "The silver king". Opera House Wanganui. 12-15 September 1919. Pamphlet with portrait of Allan Wilkie and of Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. J C Williamson present "Business before pleasure", by Montague Glass, introducing for the first time the celebrated Hebrew comedians Nick Adams and James R Waters. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1919. Flyer/programme. J C Williamson present "Business before pleasure", by Montague Glass, introducing for the first time the celebrated Hebrew comedians Nick Adams and James R Waters, and including Maggie Moore. Grand Opera House Wellington, 10 February 1919. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "Friendly enemies", by Samuel Shipman and Aaron Hoffman. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1919. Flyer/programme. Quantity: 16 theatre programmes and flyers plus some duplicates.. Physical Description: Letterpress in programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1916

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

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1916

Description: Includes: Charley's Aunt Comedy Company presents Brandon Thomas's world famed three-act comedy "Charley's aunt". Grand Opera House Wellington, 23-25 March 1916. Programme Charley's Aunt Comedy Company. "The private secretary". Wellington. December 1916. Programme. The Irish singing comedian Allen Doone supported by the charming American actress Miss Edna Keeley. "O'Leary, V.C." (8-11) July) and "The colleen Bawn" (12-14 July). Grand Opera House Wellington. Programme Royal Dramatic and Comedy Co Ltd present "Are you a Mason?". Grand Opera House. 25 November 1916. Programme (2 copies) and flyer. Shakespeare Centenary. Shakespeare recital. Scottish Hall. 10 October 1916. Herald print. Programme. Stanley McKay's Pantomime Company in the two act Drury Lane success "Boy Blue". Grand Opera House Wellington, 19 February 1916. Programme J & N Tait's New English Comedy Company. "Peg o' my heart", by J Hartley Manners. Grand Opera House Wellington. 11 October 1916. Programme. Tercentenary Shakespearian Co headed by Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. "Hamlet". Grand Opera House Wellington. 9-12 September 1916. Programme. Tercentenary Shakespearian Co headed by Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. "Romeo and Juliet". Grand Opera House Wellington. 20-22 September 1916. Programme. Tercentenary Shakespearian Co. headed by Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. "Twelfth night". Grand Opera House Wellington. 16-19 September 1916. Programme. Quantity: 9 theatre programmes and flyers plus some duplicates.. Physical Description: Letterpress in programmes, sizes below 250 mm.