O'Brien, Margaret Kathleen, 1906-1978

Date: 1926

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

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1926

Description: Includes: Dick White and Eric Edgley present Joseph Cunningham's New London Comedy Company in "Eliza comes to stay", by Eric Hudson. Grand Opera House Wellington. 22 November 1926. Programme. Leon Gordon in his own play "White cargo". Grand Opera House Wellington. 16 October 1926. Programme (2 copies) Leon Gordon in his own play "White cargo". Direction J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd. Country tour [1926]. Programme (back cover missing) J C Williamson Ltd in conpunction with E J Carroll present Harry Green (the famous Hebrew comedian) in "Give and take", by Aaron Hoffman. Grand Opera House Wellington. 24 May 1926. Programme (2 copies) Dick White and Eric Edgley present Joseph Cunningham's New London Comedy Company in "The unfair sex", by Eric Hudson. Grand Opera House Wellington. 16 November 1926. Programme (2 copies) Frank Harvey and Remy Carpen in "Seventh heaven", by Austin Strong. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 5 May 1926. Programme. Frank Harvey and Remy Carpen in "Seventh heaven", by Austin Strong. Grand Opera House Wellington. 3 April 1926. Programme (2 copies) Frank Harvey and Remy Carpen in "The skin game", by John Galsworthy. Grand Opera House Wellington. 10 April 1926. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd present Maurice Moscovitch in "The fake", by Frederick Lonsdale. Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 December 1926. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Maurice Moscovitch in "Trilby", by Paul Potter, from the novel by George du Maurier. Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 December 1926. Programme (2 copies) Miss Kathleen O'Brien presents the dance-play "The singing soul". Grand Opera House Wellington. 9 November 1926. Programme. J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present Guy Bates Post in "The bad man", by Porter Emerson Browne. Grand Opera House Wellington. 30 January 1926. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present Guy Bates Post in "The bad man", by Porter Emerson Browne. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 3 March 1926. Programme. J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present Guy Bates Post in "The green goddess", by William Archer. Grand Opera House Wellington. 30 January 1926. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present Guy Bates Post in "The masquerader", by John Hunter Booth. Country tour. 1926. Programme. J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present Guy Bates Post in "The masquerader", by John Hunter Booth. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 20 February 1926. Programme. J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present Guy Bates Post in "The masquerader", by John Hunter Booth. Grand Opera House Wellington. 30 January 1926. Programme (2 copies) Muriel Starr in "French leave", by Reginald Berkeley. Grand Opera House Wellington. 4 August 1926. Programme (2 copies) Muriel Starr in "The goldfish", by Gladys Unger. Grand Opera House Wellington. 4 August 1926. Programme (2 copies) Muriel Starr in "The house of glass", by Max Marcin and George M Cohan. Grand Opera House Wellington. 4 August 1926. Programme. (2 copies) Muriel Starr in "Within the law", by Bayard Veiller. Grand Opera House Wellington. 4 August 1926. Programme (2 copies) Muriel Starr and Frank Harvey. "The garden of Allah", by Robert Hitchens. Country tour. [1925-26]. Programme. Muriel Starr and Frank Harvey. "The garden of Allah", by Robert Hitchens. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17 January 1926. Programme. J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present Townsend Whitling in "The farmer's wife", by Eden Philpotts. Grand Opera House Wellington. 15 March 1926. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present "Leave it to Jane", by Guy Bolton and P G Wodehouse. Grand Opera House Wellington. 20 January 1926. Programme (2 copies). J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd present the New English Musical Comedy Company in "Whirled into happiness", adapted by Harry graham from the book by Robert Bodansky and Bruno Hardt-Warden. Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 February 1926. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 2 folder(s) theatre programmes and flyers, in three folders.. Physical Description: Letterpress in programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1920 - 1929

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1920s

Description: Includes programmes for: 1920: Miss Estelle Beere presents "A day at Seville". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 12 June 1920. Programme (2 copies) Miss Daphne Knight presents her pupils in "Prince Charming". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7-10 July 1920. Programme Miss Cecil Hall and her corps de ballet. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 4 November 1920. Programme 1921: Miss Estelle Beere's pupils. Miss Estelle Beere presents "The golden lily". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 12 November 1921. Programme Miss Daphne Knight's "Dance creation". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 19 October [1921]. Programme 1922: Miss Estelle Beere presents her Grand Dance Recital. Grand Opera House Wellington, 10-11 October 1922. Programme (2 copies) Miss Carwell Cooke's pupils in "Gwenwyn of the lonely tower". Grand Opera House Wellington, 16 September 1922. Programme (2 copies) Miss Cecil Hall and her Corps de Ballet (200 performers). His Majesty's Theatre (Auckland), Friday and Saturday [3-4 November 1922]. Programme Miss Daphne Knight presents her pupils in "Carnival". His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], commencing 9 August [1922]. Programme Mr Joe Knowsley presents his Annual Dance Extravaganza. Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 December 1922. Programme (2 copies) Miss Aileen Beresford's pupils' Annual Grand Phantasy. King's Theatre Newton, 28-30 September [1922?]. Programme 1923: Nesta Carwell-Cooke. "The children's happy holiday"; break-up of Miss Nesta Carwell-Cooke's classes. Grand Opera House Wellington, 20 October 1923. Programme (2 copies) Misses Williams and Gibbs present their pupils in "Dance-a-Mania". Grand Opera House Wellington, 11 August 1923. Programme "A Persian romance"; dance play, presented by Miss Kathleen O'Brien. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 October 1923. Programme Wellington Welcome Week. Programme arranged by Miss Kathleen O'Brien, May Marris and Matis Connop; with items by Miss Marjorie Buckeridge and Wee Jackie Harris. Grand Opera House, 7-14 July 1923. Programme 1924: Miss Estelle Beere presents her dance plays and divertissements. grand Opera House Wellington, 21 and 23 June 1924. Programme Miss Nesta Carwell Cooke presents "The children's happy holdiay", written by G Carwell Cooke. Grand Opera House Wellington, 9 August 1924. Programme (2 copies) Dance Fantasy to be presented by the pupils of the Connop School of Dancing and the Joe Knowsley School of Dancing. Concert Chamber Wellington, 11 November 1924. Programme Miss Gwen Gibbs presents her pupils in "Pot pourri". Grand Opera House, 15 November 1924. Programme Miss Kathleen O'Brien presents the dance play "In a Roman court", with tableau "The burning of Rome". Grand Opera House, 25 October 1924. Programme (2 copies, one with lighting directions) Miss Nanoya Wilson-Baudinet presents her original dance play "The golden lamp" and speciality dances. Concert Chamber Town Hall Wellington, 30 October 1924. Programme 1925: Miss Kathleen O'Brien presents the dance play "In old Castile". Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 November 1925. Programme 1926: Miss Estelle Beere presents her pupils in "The dance". All the dances arranged and taught by Miss Beere. Dresses designed by Miss Beere and the Mothers and made by the latter and Miss Norton (Professional). Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 and 22 May 1926. Programme Nesta Carwell-Cooke and Mrs John Hannah present "Hiawatha", dramatised version by Florence Holbrook. Grand Opera House, 13 November [1926]. Programme Dance recital by pupils of Miss Margery Myers. Proceeds for Commercial Travellers' and Warehousemen's Building Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 5 October 1926. Programme J C Williamson Ltd. presents Anna Pavlova. Provincial tour [1926]. "The magic flute", "Snowflakes", "Divertissements". Programme J C Williamson Ltd. presents Anna Pavlova. "Amarilla" [and] "Chopiniana". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season commencing 12 June 1926 [this programme 18 and 19 June?]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd. presents Anna Pavlova, in "The magic flute" [and] "Snowflakes". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season commencing 12 June 1926 [16 and 17 June?]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd. presents Anna Pavlova, in "Polish wedding", "The fairy doll", [and] "Divertissements". Grand Opera House Wellington. Season commencing 12 June 1926 [12, 14 and 15 June]. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd. presents Anna Pavlova. "Amarilla" [and] "Chopiniana". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 26 May - 5 June 1926. Programme J C Williamson Ltd. presents Anna Pavlova, in "The magic flute" [and] "Snowflakes". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. Season commencing 26 May 1926. Programme (2 copies) Anna Pavlova and her Ballet Russe. H.M. Theatre Dunedin, 29 June [1926]. Programme and illustrated promotional pamphlet 1927: Mr Joe Knowsley presents "Footlights and fantasies. Proceeds in aid of Rev Fielden Taylor's Christmas Cheer Fund. Grand Opera House Wellington, 3 December 1927. Programme (2 copies) Miss Kathleen O'Brien presents the dance play "Land of the sky blue water". Grand Opera House Wellington, 10 December 1927. Programme 1928?: Grand display by pupils of Miss Olive Lappan assisted by Mr J P Northey and pupils - in acrobatics. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 17 December [1928 or 1934 or 1945]. Programme 1928: Miss Kathleen O'Brien presents the dance play "A magical night in Troy" in aid of the National Art gallery. Grand Opera House, 17 November [1928]. Programme Quantity: 37 programmes. Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying under 250 mm.

Date: 1930 - 1939

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1930s

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: 1933: "Miss Hook of Holland", Paul Rubens (music and lyrics). W S Wauchop (producer); J F Woodward (conductor); Kathleen O'Brien (choreographer). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 12-17 August (2 copies) 1934: "The count of Luxembourg", music by Franz Lehar. Harison Cook (producer); John F Woodward (musical director). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 2-7 June, 1934. 1935: "The geisha" by Sydney Jones (music), Owen Hall (libretto), Harry Greenbank (lyrics). Lester Brown (producer); John F Woodward (musical director). New Opera House, Wellington, 3-13 August 1935 (2 copies) 1936: "The new moon", music by Sigmund Romberg. Harison Cook (producer); John F Woodward (musical director). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 15-25 August, 1936 (2 copies) 1937: "The Quaker girl", Music by Lionel Monckton. John F Woodward (director); W S Wauchop (producer). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 12-21 August (2 copies) 1938: "The student prince", music by Sigmund Romberg. Harison Cook (producer); John F Woodward (Musical Director). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 24 September to 4 October, 1938 (2 copies with red and black print on cover; 1 copy with green and black print on cover; 1 copy of souvenir programme with cream cover and red cord tie) Quantity: 7 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1926

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

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1926-2

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society presents "The Arcadians". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 1 November 1926 Dance recital by pupils of Miss Margery Myers. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 5 October 1926 J C Williamson Ltd in conjunction with E J Carroll present Harry Green in "Give and take". Country tour The celebrated emotional actress Muriel Starr presents "The goldfish". Grand Opera House, commencing 4 August 1926 The celebrated emotional actress Muriel Starr presents "The goldfish". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 21 August 1926 The celebrated emotional actress Muriel Starr presents "The goldfish". His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], commencing 9 October 1926 Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers; or the King of Barataria". Country tour [North Island annotations. 1926] Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers; or the King of Barataria". Country tour [South Island annotations.1926] Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers". Grand Opera House Wellington commencing 25 September 1926 Miss Nesta Carwell Cooke and Mrs John Hannah present "Hiawatha", dramatised version by Florence Holbrook. Grand Opera House, 13 November [1926] New Zealand Entertainers Ltd. International Vaudeville. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 8 September 1926 New Zealand Entertainers Ltd. International Vaudeville. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 7 October 1926 New Zealand Entertainers Ltd. International Vaudeville. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 10 November 1926 New Zealand Entertainers Ltd. International Vaudeville. Grand Opera House Wellington commencing 7 May 1926 New Zealand Entertainers Ltd. International Vaudeville. Grand Opera House Wellington commencing 21 August 1926 J C Williamson N.Z. Ltd present "Leave it to Jane". Dances and ensembles invented and arranged by Minnie Hooper. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 27 March 1926 Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The mikado". Country tour Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The mikado". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 16 October 1926 Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The mikado". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 24 November 1926 J C Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd by arrangement William Hassan presents "The new Aladdin" [with] Bruce Green as the Dame. Country tour 1926 Wellington Girls' College annual Physical Training display. Grand Opera House, 10 November 1926 Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Opera Company. "The pirates of Penzance". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 31 August 1926 J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present Frank Harvey [and] Remy Carpen in "Seventh heaven". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 17 April 1926 Miss Kathleen O'Brien presents the dance-play "The singing soul". Grand Opera House, 9 November 1926 Dick White and Eric Edgley present Joseph Cunningham's New London Comedy Company in "The unfair sex". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 16 November 1926 J C Williamson Ltd presents Leon Gordon in his own play "White cargo". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 16 October 1926 J C Williamson Ltd presents Leon Gordon in his own play "White cargo". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 3 November 1926 Y.M.C.A. Gymnastic Carnival. Grand Opera House, 11 and 13 September 1926 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, approximately 220 mm.

Date: 1931-1945

From: Grant, Alexander Marshall, 1925-2011 : Papers relating to his career as a dancer

Reference: MS-Papers-11225-01

Description: Primarily comprises programmes of New Zealand performances Grant appeared in before leaving on a Royal Academy of Dance scholarship to study in London in 1945. Other - Letters referring to Grant's appearance in New Zealand Broadcasting Board presents all-star vaudeville "Brightest and breeziest"; Assheton Harbord presents "Aladdin"; Wellington Competitions Society annual festival 1941 are in MS-Papers-11225-20. Contents: Dance recital: Miss Kathleen O'Brien presents her students. 31 October 1931 Contents: YWCA "Girls for girls" effort. Blue Triangle Hall, 11 May [1932] Contents: New Zealand Broadcasting Board presents all-star vaudeville "Brightest and breeziest". St James Theatre, 17 October 1935 Contents: Garibaldi Club children's Christmas party. 22 December 1935 Contents: Wellington Workingmen's Club and Literature Institute concert. 26 July 1936 Contents: Kilbirnie Wrestling and Sports Club gymnasium entertainment. [11 November 1936] Contents: Miss Jeane Horne presents her pupils in an extravaganza of song and dance scenas. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 28 and 30 November [1936] Contents: Assheton Harbord presents "Aladdin". Wellington Town Hall Concert Chamber, 10-12 December 1936 Contents: Wellington Workingmen's Club and Literary Institute concert. 27 June [1937?] Contents: Assheton Harbord presents his pupils in the Tonics Concert Party, assisted by the Joan Raine School of Dancing. Wellington Town Hall Concert Chamber, 17 November 1937 Contents: Assheton Harbord presents the Junior Tonics. [Town Hall Concert Chamber, 29 July 1938] Contents: Covent Garden Russian Ballet New Zealand season. [February-March] 1939 Contents: Home of Compassion benefit concert. De Luxe Theatre, 28 May [1939] Contents: Kilbirnie Wrestling and Sports Club come to town and presents grand and varied entertainment. De Luxe Theatre, 23 July [1939] Contents: Miss Jeane Horne presents her pupils in ballets and divertisements [sic]. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 4 November [1939] Contents: Assheton Harbord recital programme. [Town Hall Concert Chamber, 18 December 1939] Contents: Wellington Competitions Society annual festival. 31 August 1940 Contents: Miss Jeane Horne presents her pupils in a pot pourri of song and dance scenas. [1940?] Contents: Napier fun sessions 64th weekly performance. [1940?] Contents: Disabled Soldiers Civil Re-establishment League presents its 1941 monster revue, "Britannia". Opera House [Wellington], 1-10 May 1941 Contents: Wellington Competitions Society incorporated annual festival. 6 September 1941 Contents: Miss Jeane Horne presents her pupils in a dance extravaganza. Concert Chamber, Town Hall, 1 November [1941] Contents: Wellington Competitions Society final demonstration concert. Town Hall, 2 September 1942 Contents: [Miss Jeane Horne] programme. [1942?] Contents: Miss Jeane Horne, N.Z. representative for Royal Academy of Dancing, presents her pupils in a recital of ballets and divertissements. Technical College Hall, 18 September 1943 Contents: Wellington Repertory Theatre Incorporated presents "The rose without a thorn". 30 November-4 December [1943] Contents: 2YA Camp Entertainers come to town with a non-stop variety show. Town Hall, Wellington, 25 March 1944 Contents: Assheton Harbord presents his victory pantomime "Clawper snorter". Opera House, Wellington, commencing 23 September 1944 Contents: Miss Jeane Horne presents her pupils in a recital of ballets and divertissements. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 26 & 28 October, 1944 Contents: Johnny Walker presents the Harbord show in "Black and white". Grand Opera House, Wellington, commencing 13 April 1945 Contents: Wellington Musical Comedy Company now presents "The belle of New York". Grand Opera House, Wellington, commencing 27 October 1945 (2 copies) Contents: Miss Jeane Horne presents her pupils in a recital of ballets and divertissements. Grand Opera House, 14 November 1945 Contents: Miss Dorothy Daniels presents her students in a song and dance extravaganza. Wellington Technical College Theatre, 17 November 1945 Contents: Wellington Light Opera Company now presents "Our Miss Gibbs". Grand Opera House, Wellington, commencing 17 November 1945 Contents: Farewell benefit concert to Alexander Grant. Technical College Theatre, 8 December 1945 (6 copies) Arrangement: Programmes arranged in chronological order. Dates verified, where possible, on Papers Past. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1928

From: [Ephemera relating to carnivals and celebrations in New Zealand. 1920-1929]

By: Blundell Brothers Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-CARNIVAL-1928-01

Description: Carnival booklet has photographs of officials including Barton Ginger, John Bishop, W H Honey, Elizabeth Blake, Joe Knowsley, and details of the Queen Committees for the Queens all of whose photos are included: Queen of Sheba (Alison Kirkcaldie), Cleopatra (Tiora Meadows), Joan of Arc (Nancy Dudley), Iphigenia (Kathleen O'Brien), Atalanta (Sybil Swinburne), Queen Eleanor (Irene Boyd). There are details of the transportation pageant and an account of the history of transport. Booklet includes the programme for the grand concert recital at the Town Hall, 25 November, the Olde London Town Faire at the John Street Exhibition Building 26 November, gymnastics displays in the new Winter Show building, the League of Nations pageant, the sports meeting at the Basin Reserve on 28 November, "Dream of fair women" at the Wellington Town Hall, 29 November - 6 December, cricket at the Basin Reserve - Old Boys v University 1 December, an organ recital by Bernard Page 2 December, swimming carnival at the Te Aro Baths 8th December 1928, and a grand coronation ceremony at Wellington Town Hall 8 December. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 64 pages, 215 x 138 mm.

Date: 1923

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

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1923

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Asche, Oscar, in conjunction with J C Williamson present "Cairo". Country tour. 1923. Programme. Asche, Oscar, in conjunction with J C Williamson present "Cairo". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 25 July 1923. Programme. Asche, Oscar, in conjunction with J C Williamson present "Cairo". Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 August 1923. Programme. Asche, Oscar, in conjunction with J C Williamson present "Cairo". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 3 September 1923. programme. Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. "Tutankhamen; a lyrical echo of ancient Egypt". His Majesty's Theatre. 15 September 1923. Programme. E J and Dan Carroll present "The sentimental bloke", by C J Dennis. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 22 February 1923. Programme. E J and Dan Carroll present "The sentimental bloke", by C J Dennis. Grand Opera House Wellington. 20 March 1923. Programme. E J and Dan Carroll present "The sentimental bloke", by C J Dennis. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 31 March 1923. Programme. E J and Dan Carroll present "The sentimental bloke". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 14 April 1923. Programme. Carwell-Cooke, Nesta. "The children's happy holiday"; break-up of Miss Nesta Carwell-Cooke's classes. Grand Opera House Wellington. 20 October 1923. Programme. Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society presents "The toreador" Christchurch. 13-20 August 1923. Programme. Christchurch Competitions Society. Second demonstration concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 25 May 1923. Programme. Harry Cohen presents Cosmo Hamilton's delicious comedy "Scandal" with Doris Duane. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26-28 April 1923. Programme. Harry Cohen presents Cosmo Hamilton's delicious comedy "Scandal" with Doris Duane. Grand Opera House Wellington. 17 July 1923. Programme. Tano Fama presents the Famous Diggers. Grand Opera House Wellington. 3 March 1923. Programme. Tano Fama presents the Famous Diggers and their ten beautiful girls in "Girls and glitter". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 5 April 1923. Programme. Tano Fama presents the Famous Diggers in their new sparkling revue "Tip Top". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 14 April 1923. programme. Allen Doone and Miss Edna Keeley in "Lucky O'Shea". Grand Opera House Wellington. 31 March 1923. Programme. Allen Doone and Edna Keeley in "Lucky O'Shea". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 23 April 1923. Programme. Allen Doone and Edna Keeley in "Molly Bawn". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 10 May 1923. Programme. Allen Doone and Edna Keeley in "Molly Bawn". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 21 June 1923. Programme. Miss Gertrude Elliott in "Bluebeard's 8th wife". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 1 December 1923. Programme. Miss Gertrude Elliott in "Woman to woman". Country tour 1923. Programme. Miss Gertrude Elliott in "Woman to woman". Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 December 1923. Programme. Tano Fama presents "Dick Whittington and his cat". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 17 November 1923. Programme. Fuller's Vaudeville. Princess Theatre Dunedin. Programmes for weeks beginning: 29 January, 19 March, 30 April, 14 May, 30 July, 27 August, 29 October 1923 (7 programmes in all) Miss Kathleen Garven, dramatic contralto, with Ernest Empson and Miss Nellie Hayward. Song recital. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 December 1923. Programme. Grand Ballets and divertissements. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 24-25 October 1923. Programme. Lawrence Grossmith in "Ambrose Applejohn's adventure". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 December 1923. Programme. Miss Cecil Hall presents "Pot pourri". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 8 November 1923. Programme. Sir Harry Lauder. Country tour. May/June 1923. Programme (2 copies) Sir Harry Lauder. Grand Opera House Wellington. 16-23 May 1923. Programme. Sir Harry Lauder. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 1 June 1923. Programme. Sir Harry Lauder. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [12-23 June 1923]. Programme. Sir Harry Lauder. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 21 June 1923. Programme. Benno Moiseiwitsch [pianist]. Second concert. Town Hall Auckland. 1 October 1923. Programme. Miss Kathleen O'Brien. "A Persian romance" dance play. Grand Opera House. 27 October 1923. Programme. Emelie Polini in "The lie". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 9 May 1923. Programme. Emelie Polini in "The lie". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 July 1923. Programme.J C Williamson Ltd present Emilie Polini and Frank Harvey in "My lady's dress", by Edward Knoblock. Country tour, 1923. Programme Emelie Polini and Frank Harvey in "My lady's dress", by Edward Knoblock. Grand Opera House Wellington. 1 June 1923. Programme. Wellington Amateur Operatic Society presents "The toreador". Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 June 1923. Programme. Wellington Girls' College gymnastic display and entertainment under the direction of Mrs Taylor and Miss Helen Gard'ner. Grand Opera House Wellington. 24 October 1923. Programme. Wellington Welcome Week. (Items presented by Miss Estelle Beere and Miss Helen Gard'ner). Grand Opera House. 7-14 July 1923. Programme. Misses Williams and Gibbs of the School of Dancing, 119 Manners St., present their pupils in "Dance-a-mania". Grand Opera House Wellington. 11 August 1923. Programme. J C Williamson NZ Ltd present "The beggar's opera". Country tour. (Harry Schofield as the Beggar). December 1923. Programme. J C Williamson NZ Ltd present "The beggar's opera". Grand Opera House Wellington. 1 December 1923. Programme. J C Williamson NZ Ltd present "The beggar's opera". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 December 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "The cabaret girl". Country tour. 1923. Programme. (On this programme the company is called the New English Musical Comedy Company). J C Williamson Ltd present "The cabaret girl". Grand Opera House Wellington. 31 October 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "The cabaret girl". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 1 December 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Miss Lee White in "Bran Pie". Grand Opera House Wellington. 13 January 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Miss Lee White in "Bran pie". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 29 January 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Miss Lee White in "Bran pie". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 12 February 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Miss Lee White in "Bran pie". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 5 March 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "The forty thieves" (with Mona Magnet, Daisy Yates, Joe Brennan, Phyllis Beadon, Edgley & Dawe, Ida Newton, Jack Cannot, Phyllis Amery, George Mackay, Joe Morris, Reginald Roberts, Norman W Lee, George Willoughby, Mello & Nello). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 25 May 1923. Programme. J C Williamson present "The 40 thieves". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 4 June 1923. Programme. J C Williamson present Louis Bennison in "The great lover". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 15 January 1923. Programme. J C Williamson present Louis Bennison in "The lady of my dreams". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 January 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents "The peep show" (with Phyllis Beadon, Mona Magnet, William Greene, J H Wakefield, Jack Cannot, Phyllis Amery, Frederick Mackay, George Willoughby, Norman Lee, Bertha Collins, Edgley and Dawe, Rene Barlee, Reg Roberts, Phyllis Porter, Daisy Yates). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 11 April 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "The peep show". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 19 May 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents "The peep show". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 29 May 1923. Programme. J C Williamson's New English Company presents "If winter comes". Grand Opera House Wellington. 17 November 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents the New English Musical Comedy Co in "Mary". Theatre Royal. 26 February 1923. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents the New English Musical Comedy Company in "A night out". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 19 February 1923. programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Musical Comedy Co in "A night out". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 8 March 1923. Programme. Y.M.C.A. Christchurch. Grand physical culture display. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 1 September 1923. Programme Y.M.C.A. Gymnastic Carnival. Grand Opera House Wellington. 29 September 1923. Programme. Quantity: 73 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, approximately 220 mm.

Date: 1930 - 1939

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1930s

Description: Includes programmes for the following: 1930: Canterbury College revue. "Knuts in May". Civic Theatre, 6-9 May 1930. Programme "Diane develops". Tivoli Theatre Feilding, 29-30 July 1930. Programme (without cover) Haughton [Houghton] Valley Hall. Grand Vaudeville entertainment by the Felix Entertainers. (With Ted Pratt, Percival Archer, May Ormrod, Geo Austin, Winnie Chown, Molly Pratt, Eileen Barrett, Eileen Looner, Gwen Dickson, Pat Doyle, Arthur Black, Cyril Parnell, Phil Knox, the Felix Stage Band). 24 April 1930. Programme / flier 1931: Canterbury College Capping Carnival. Revue "Bitzer". Civic Theatre, 5-7 May 1931. Programme (2 copies) Grand concert in aid of the Mayor's Earthquake Relief Fund (With Victor S Lloyd, Leon de Mauny, 2YA Orchestrina, W Roy Hill, Evelyn de Mauny, Aerial Singers, Claude Tanner, Assheton Harbord, H A Painter, Elsie Lloyd, Susie Painter, Mrs Wilfrid Andrews, Melodie Four, 2YA announcer Clive Drummond). Town Hall Wellington, 23 February 1931. Programme 1933: Wellington Competitions Society. Final demonstration concert programme. Town Hall Wellington, 2 September 1933. Programme 1934: "The Hikers" present a grand variety entertainment (With Mr N Gillespie, Rita Nolan, Marjorie Lee, Errol H Muir, Cedric Muir, Geo Perssons, Rupert George, Phyllis Martin, Hutt Valley High School Pupils, J Fordie & G F Brand, Joyce Webster & Bryce Glennie, Phyllis Oliver, Christina Young, Eva Draper, Jerry Strand, Edna Savage, Grace Organ, Trevor Hartley's Orchestra, Hilda Webster). King George Theatre Lower Hutt, 26 April 1934 in aid of the District Nurse Fund. Programme Complimentary farewell tendered by the leading artists, clubs and societies of New Zaland to Mr Clement May, the world famed Dickensian artist, humourist and entertainer (With Mrs Wilfrid Andrews, Linda Hastings, Madrigal Singers, Leon de Mauny, Clement May, Harison Cook, Joseph Knowsley, Hutt Valley Lierdertafel conducted by Harry Brusey, H Temple White, Mrs May Ross-Brodie, Miss Kathleen O'Brien, Miss G Helen Gard'ner, The Thespians, Mr E J Hill, Mrs Cruttenden). Town Hall Wellington, 6 October 1934. Programme Wellington Competitions Society. Final demonstration concert programme. Wellington Town Hall, 1 September 1934. Programme (sjhows production by ballet pupils of Kathleen O'Brien) 1936: Canterbury University College revue, 5-7 May 1936. Programme Stanley McKay's Gaieties of 1936. International Vaudeville de Luxe Co. (With Ike Delevale, Joe Rox, George Corelli, Jerry Keogh, The Alexanders, Russell Callow, Jerry and Phyllis, Elvy Ferguson, Winnie Edgerton, Maggie Buckley, Patricia & Colin, Trampo, Pat Reno and his Wonderful Performing Dogs, The Gaieties Sun-Kissed Ballet, May Brooke's Orchestra). Grand Opera House, 22 February 1936. Promotional pamphlet with photographs 1937?: Wellington Working Men's Club & Literary Institute. A concert will be held in the Club's Social Hall on Sunday May 30th at 8 pm. (With Allen [ie Allan] Shand, N Smith, Alexander Grant, Dawn Sergeant, Rupert Sproule, Miss Divinie, Misses Hathaway and Cook, Joe Lyons, Geo Sutherland, Terris Rigby, Dan Ross & Ken, R Bouverie). Programme / flyer (PR-12-0065, from Alexander Grant papers) 1938: Frank Neil brings to you with pride ... Will Mahoney, the man who made the King & Queen laugh! (With Evie Hayes, Jimae, Violet Carson, Whitey Roberts, Bob Geraghty, Tex Morton, Johnny Bryant, Lawrence Brooks). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, season commencing 24 December 1938. Programme Stanley McKay's Gaieties of 1938 presenting the best in music, comedy and revue (With Joe Lawman, Elton Black, Fredo Freres, Elvy Ferguson, George Corelli, Winnie Edgerton, "James", Alessandro Fossati, Heather Wright, The Big Four, Cliff O'Keefe, Alice Bennetto, The popular Hilo Duo (George and Wehi Greig), The Gaieties' Beauty Ballet, May Brooke's Orchestra). Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 April 1938. Promotional pamphlet with photographs (2 copies) 1939: International Varieties Ltd in conjunction with Lau Fu Chung have the honour to present the Great North China Troupe. Grand Opera House Wellington, 9 September 1939. Programme Quantity: 15 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, under 300 mm. Transfers: Other material of the same provenance housed at MS-Group-0450..

Date: 1920 - 1929

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1920s

Description: Includes programmes for the following: 1920: John Hopkins presents The Dandies of 1920. Christchurch season. Choral Hall, 28 June - 6 July 1920. 1921: The Fashion Plate Dandies. NZ tour 1920-21. [3 different programme/flyers]. 1921. Alexander Watson, England's foremost platform entertainer. "J.M. Barrie selections". Town Hall Concert Chamber (Wellington), 27 September [1921]. (Donated by Mr I W Parker in 1976). England's foremost platform entertainer Alexander Watson, the idol of two hemispheres. Popular miscellaneous recital (J M Barrie, Rudyard Kipling, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain). Positively one night only in Wanganui. Municipal Opera House, 12 October [1921] Monster Matinee in aid of St Mary of the Angels' Re-building Fund. (With Miss Kathleen O'Brien's pupils, Miss Estelle Beere's pupils, Miss Teresa McEnroe, Signor L Cesaroni, Master Winston McCarthy, Miss Gladys Campbell's pupils, Mr Ben O'Brien, Mr Herbert Woods, Miss Saunders' dance pupils, Miss Thyra Williams, Miss Doris Guise's pupils). His Majesty's Theatre Courtenay Place, 4 May 1921. Programme / flier 1922: "Charley's Aunt" Social Club. Opening night, Town Hall (Concert Chamber), Thursday 18 May, 1922. Programme (2 different coloured copies)(with Mr B O'Connor, Mr Sidney Tingey, Miss Ethel Lissack, Mr George Austin Blackie, Mr Culford Bell, Miss Mabelle Esquilant, Mr George Clapham, Mr Hamilton Hodges, Miss Leah Hyman, Mr Jack Wilkinson, Mr E W Lee, Mrs C Tilleard Natusch. President J Culford Bell, Secy Norman E Aitken). 1924: Wellington Stage Employees' Sick & benefit Society. Grand concert kindly given by some of the principals of the Humphrey Bishop Comedy & Operatic Company and Musgrove Vaudeville Artists. Grand Opera House. 6 July 1924. 1926: Auckland University College Students' Association. Tenth carnival. His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland. 7-8 June 1926. (and Official capping ceremony, 13 May). Auckland University College Students' Association. "Size three". His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland. 7-8 June 1926. Canterbury College Capping carnival. (Illus Spenser Penlington). Choral Hall, 12-15 May 1926. 1927: "Bubbly" Canterbury College Capping carnival. Theatre Royal, 6-9 May 1927. "The midnight frolics". Direction Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller. Souvenir portrait sheet. [1927]. Carter the Great. [Souvenir envelope. 1927]. 1929: Canterbury College Revue. "Hiccups". Concert Hall, 7-9 May 1929. Quantity: 16 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, under 300 mm. Provenance: One item from the collection of Raymond Hedges, 2002.

Date: 1924

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

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

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1924

Description: Includes programmes for the following: - "Auckland Amateur Operatic Society, 'San Toy', words by Edward Morton", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 17-27 September 1924 - "Miss Estelle Beere presents her dance plays and divertissements", Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 and 23 June 1924 - "The famous English Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company on a world tour", Grand Opera House Wellington, 1 March 1924 - "The famous English Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company on a world tour", Theatre Royal Christchurch, [15 March 1924] - "The famous English Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company on a world tour", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 5 April 1924 - "The famous English Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company on a world tour", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 16 August 1924 - "Nellie Bramley and a specially selected company in 'Fair and warmer'", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 14 June 1924 - "Nellie Bramley and a specially selected company in 'Fair and warmer'", Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 June 1924 - "Nellie Bramley and a specially selected company in 'Fair and warmer'", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 12 August 1924 - "Carter the Great", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 3-10 April 1924 - "Carter the Great", Grand Opera House Wellington, 19 April 1924 - "Carter the Great", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 1 May 1924 - "Carter the Great", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 17 May 1924 - "Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society presents 'Our Miss Gibbs', by 'Cryptos'", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 5 April 1924 - "Gertrude Elliott season, 'Bluebeard's 8th wife', by Alfred Savoir", Theatre Royal Christchurch, [17 January 1924] - "Gertrude Elliott season, 'Woman to woman', by Michael Morton", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, [January 1924] - "Fuller's Vaudeville", Princess Theatre Dunedin, ten programmes for the weeks beginning: 28 January, 25 February, 17 March, 31 March, 26 May, 23 June, 21 July, 25 August, 22 September, 27 October 1924 - "J C Williamson NZ Ltd present Lawrence Grossmith in 'Ambrose Applejohn's adventure'", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 8 January 1924 - "J C Williamson NZ Ltd present Lawrence Grossmith in 'Quarantine'", by F Tennyson Jesse, Grand Opera House Wellington, 19 January 1924 - "J C Williamson NZ Ltd present Lawrence Grossmith in 'Quarantine'", by F Tennyson Jesse, His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 2 February 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville presenting Long Tack Sam and his famous Chinamen", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 25 February 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville presenting Long Tack Sam and his famous Chinamen", Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 April 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville presenting Long Tack Sam and his famous Chinamen", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 19 April 1924 - "Musgrove Celebrity Vaudeville, directed by R A Shepard", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 10 May 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville, directed by R A Shepard", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 31 May 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville, directed by R A Shepard", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 31 May 1924 (two copies) - "Musgrove Celebrity Vaudeville, directed by R A Shepard", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 21 June 1924 - "J C Williamson presents Miss Kathleen O'Brien in the dance play 'In a Roman court'", Grand Opera House, 25 October 1924 - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 May 1924 - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", Country tour - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 3 June 1924 - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 12 June 1924 - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 28 June 1924 - "1924 Reveille, under the auspices of the Christchurch R.S.A.". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 9 September 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'His house in order', by Arthur W Pinero", Country tour, 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'His house in order', by Arthur W Pinero", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 23 July 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'His house in order', by Arthur W Pinero", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 18 September 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'His house in order', by Arthur W Pinero", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 6 October 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'Mr Pym passes by', by A A Milne", Grand Opera House Wellington, 30 August 1924 - "Wellington Boxing Association, Tommy Fairhall versus Havilah Uren, Wellington, [1924] (pictures of several boxers) - "J C Williamson Ltd presents 'The beggar's opera'", Theatre Royal Christchurch [1924] - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville as Sally", Country tour 1924 (two different programmes, one with a portrait of Sally on the front) - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville As Sally", Grand Opera House Wellington, 15 March 1924 - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville as Sally", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 12 April 1924 - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville as Sally", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 3 May 1924 - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville as Sally", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 17 May 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers", Cover showing Bransby Williams, His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6 September 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers", Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 September 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Country tour" [September 1924] - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Country tour" [October 1924] - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, 2nd company", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 24 October 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers", Cover showing Bransby Williams, Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 October 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers", Cover showing Bransby Williams, His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 25 October 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Second company", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 25 October 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Second company", Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 November 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Third company", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 8 November 1924 - "Y.M.C.A. Christchurch, Grand physical culture display", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 6 October 1924 - "Y.M.C.A. Gymnastic Carnival", Grand Opera House Wellington, 11 October 1924 Quantity: 67 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, approximately 220 mm. Provenance: Donated by M J Mitchell in 1990 (Deposit form D 008764. RID 90/0210)