Walling, Colleen, active 1950s-1960s

Date: ca 1950-1977

From: Wellington Operatic Society: Assorted photographs, ephemera, and drawings relating to productions

By: Wellington Orchestral Society; Andrew, Stanley Polkinghorne, 1878-1964; Perry, Geoffrey William, 1900-1959

Reference: PAColl-0201-1

Description: A collection of photographs compiled by the Wellington Operatic Society showing productions. Quantity: 1 box(es) b&w photographic prints.

Date: 1957 - 1959

From: Wellington Gilbert & Sullivan Society :[Programmes, pamphlets and flyers of octavo size, for opera performances, operas, and musicals]

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WGS-1957/1959

Description: Includes: Undated (1950s?): "The pirates of Penzance. Producer Colleen Walling; musical director Peter Averi, wardrobe Mrs E Jolliffe, scenery Will Conroy & Son (With cast Silvio Famularo, Ron Thrush, Howard Chapman, John Miley, Jim Rattray ...). Lower Hurtt Little Theatre 30 September - 3 October; VUW Memorial Theatre 5-10 October. Programme 1957: "The sorceror". Produced by Raymond Hedges; musical director Neill Keith; set by Will J Conroy; lighting by Wilfred Conroy. Wellington [1957]. Programme (2 copies) 1958: "Patience"; or "Bunthorne's bride". Produced by Leslie Clements; musical direction Neill Keith; scenery by Will Conroy and Son. Little Theatre Lower Hutt 18 October; Concert Chamber Wellington, 20, 21 & 23 October 1958. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1979

From: Wellington Gilbert & Sullivan Society :[Programmes, pamphlets and flyers of octavo size, for opera performances, operas, and musicals]

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WGS-1970s

Description: Includes: 1970: "The pirates of Penzance". Producer Colleen Walling; musical director Peter Averi. Scenery by Will Conry & Son. Lower Hutt Little Theatre 30 September - 3 October; VUW Memorial Theatre 5-10 October [1970]. Programme 1971: "The gondoliers". Producer Lionel Meade; musical director Peter Averi. Lower Hutt Little Theatre 29 September - 2 October; Wellington VUW Memorial Theatre, 4-9 October [1971]. Programme (2 copies) 1972: "Trial by jury" [and] and "HMS Pinafore". Producer Lionel Meade, musical director Peter Averi. Lower Hutt Little Theatre 27-30 September; Wellington VUW Memorial Theatre, 2-7 October [1972]. Programme (2 copies) 1973: "The yeomen of the guard". Musical director Peter Averi; producer Max Borra; Wardrobe Elaine Jolliffe; scenery by Will Conroy and Son. Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 26-29 September; VUW Theatre Wgtn, 1-6 October [1973]. Programme 1976: "The mikado". Musical director Peter Averi; director Stuart Devenie; choreographer Kevin Westmoreland; chorusmaster John Jerome. University Memorial Theatre, 19-30 October 1976. Programme (2 copies) 1977: "The sorceror"; a centennial production. Musical director Denise Wilson; producer Jean Alcock. Wellington College Drama Theatre, 17-19 November 1977. Programme "Utopia unlimited". Directed by John Banas; musical director Peter Marshall. University Memorial Theatre, 27 September - 8 October 1977. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1965 - 1969

From: Wellington Gilbert & Sullivan Society :[Programmes, pamphlets and flyers of octavo size, for opera performances, operas, and musicals]

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WGS-1965/1969

Description: Includes: 1965: "The gondoliers". Producer Leslie Clements; musical director Hamilton Dickson. Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 29 September - 2 October 1965; Wellington University Memorial Theatre, 4-9 October 1965. Programme (2 copies) 1966: "Iolanthe". Musical director Hamilton Dickson; producer Geoffrey de Lautour. Wardrobe Dorothy Buck; scenery designed by Peter Coates. University Memorial Theatre 28 September - 4 October; Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 5-8 October [1966]. Programme (2 copies) 1967: "The yeomen of the guard". Musical director Hamilton Dickson; producer Sam Alpe; wardrobe Dorothy Buck; scenery by Will Conroy and Son. Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 27-30 September; VUW Theatre, 2-7 October [1967]. Programme (2 copies) 1968: "The mikado". Musical director Hamilton Dickson; producer Sam Alpe; wardrobe Dorothy Buck; Scenery Will Conroy and Son. Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 25-28 September 1968; VUW Memorial Theatre, 30 September - 5 October 1968. Programme (2 copies) 1969: "Patience". Musical director Hamilton Dickson; producer Colleen Walling; scenery W F Conroy; wardrobe Dorothy Buck. Lower Hutt Little Theatre 1-4 October 1969; VUW Memorial Theatre, 6-11 October 1969. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources including M Byers and Averil Pears.

Date: 1965 - 1969

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1965/1969

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: 1965: "Calamity Jane". Music by Sammy Fain; lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. Stanley Campbell (producer); Geoffrey Newson (musical director); Ken Sudell (choreographer); Jen[n]ifer Martin and Ronald Thrush (cast). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 19-29 May 1965 (2 copies) ca 1966: "Music Hall Memories". Brian Radovanovich (compere); Bernard O Jones (producer); John Morrison (music director); Joan Warwick (choreographer). [Venue and dates not identified]. (2 copies). 1968: "South Pacific". Music by Richard Rogers; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Colleen Walling (producer); John Morrison (music director). Dolores Dobson and Frank Malthus (cast). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 9-16 March 1968 (2 copies) 1969: "Can Can". Music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Colleen Walling (producer); John Morrison (music director); Jeane Horne (choreographer); Bob McKegg and Beverly Reid (cast). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 1969 (2 copies) 1969?: Quantity: 4 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1974

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1970/1974

Description: Includes: 1970: "Oklahoma". Produced by Dick Johnstone; musical director John Morrison, choreographer Deirdre Tarrant. Grand Opera House Wellington, 29 April - 9 May [1970]. Programme (2 copies) 1971: "A funny thing happened on the way to the forum". Directed by Duncan Whiting; musical direction John Miley. Concert Chamber, 13-20 November 1971. Programme (2 copies) "The student prince". Producer Colleen Walling; musical director Geoffrey Newson; choreographer Philip Markham. Grand Opera House Wellington, 7-17 July 1971. Programme (2 copies) 1972: "White Horse Inn". Graham Clifford producer; John Morrison musical director; Kevin Westmoreland choreographer. Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 June - 8 July 1972. Programme (2 copies) and flyer 1973: "Show boat". Producer Geoffrey de Lautour; musical director John Morrison; choreographer Kevin Westmoreland. Grand Opera House Wellington, 7-18 April 1973. Programme (2 copies) and flyer 1974: "Stage door". Producer Thelma Smith; musical director Rayellen Quin; pianiste Mrs Grace Gubb. [Wgtn Op Soc]. 15-18 May [1974]. Programme "My fair lady", produced by international director Simon Montigue. Grand Opera House, 26 October - 16 November 1974. Pamphlet and two promotional cards Quantity: 6 programmes. 5 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources

Date: ca 1950-1977

From: Wellington Operatic Society: Assorted photographs, ephemera, and drawings relating to productions

By: Wellington Orchestral Society; Andrew, Stanley Polkinghorne, 1878-1964; Perry, Geoffrey William, 1900-1959

Reference: PAColl-0201-2

Description: A collection of photographs compiled by the Wellington Operatic Society showing productions. Quantity: 1 box(es) b&w photographic prints.

Date: 1960 - 1989

Reference: Eph-A-STAGECRAFT-1960/1989

Description: Includes: 1960: "A resounding tinkle", by N F Simpson. Directed by Keith M Bennett. [March? 1960]. Programme (2 copies) "Hot summer night" by Ted Willis. Produced by Keith Bennett and Terence Journet. 1960. Programme. (2 copies) "The Hamlet of Stepney Green", by Bernard Kops. Directed by Keith and Beryl Bennett. 1960. Programme (2 copies) 1961: "Road to Paradise" by Russell Reid. Directed by Keith M Bennett. 1961. Programme (2 copies) "Picnic", by William Inge. Directed by Toby Easterbrook-Smith. Concert Chamber 21-25 November [1961]. Flier. 1962: "The glazed look", by Terence Journet. Directed by Keith Bennett. 26 November - 1 December 1962. Programme. 1963: "Experiment in a wide wood", by Terence Journet (Wellington author). Concert Chamber, 24-28 September [1963]. Programme and flier 1964: "Double Yolk" (including "By accident" and "With intent" by Hugh and Margaret Williams. Directed by Eric Kemeys. 1-5 December 1964. Programme. 1966: "Every other evening" by Francois Campaux. Directed by Colleen Walling. 1966. Programme. "The Long Wait" by Wayne Tourell of Kaitangata, Otago. Directed by Kathleen Houston. 7-9 December 1966. Programme. "The poker session", by Hugh Leonard. Directed by Ralph Poole. [1966]. Programme 1967: "Semi detached", by David Turner. Produced by Colleen Walling. 15-22 April 1967. Programme. "The Paradoxical quest" by Wayne Tourell of South Otago. Produced by Eric Kemeys. December 1967. Programme. 1968: "Thieves Carnival" by Jean Anouilh. Produced by Margaret Mitchell. Stagecraft Theatre Tonks Avenue. 27 April - 4 May 1968. Programme. "The subject was roses", by Frank D Gilroy. Directed by Ronald Bowie. 10th anniversary production. Programme (2 copies) "A lily in Little India" by Donald Howarth (NZ premiere). Produced by Stanley Campbell. 1968. Programme. (2 copies) 1969: "Blood wedding", by Lorca. Produced by Ian Carrie. [1969]. Programme. (2 copies plus newscutting review dated 17 April 1969) "Philadelphia here I come", by Brian Friel. Produced by Eric Kemeys. Programme (2 copies) and promotional pamphlet. "The Trigon" by James Broome Linne. Produced by Anne Roberts. [ca 1969]. Programme. "Up the Mall". Christmas revue 1969. Promotional flyer / programme. 1970: "The restoration of Arnold Middleton" by David Storey. Produced by Tony Isaac. April 1970. Programme (2 copies) and newsclipping. "Enter a free man" by Tom Stoppard. Produced by Ronald Bowie. 1970. Programme. 1971: "The Brass Butterfly" by William Golding. Produced by Ian Carrie. April 1971. Programme. "The effect of gamma rays on Man-in-the-Moon marigolds" by Paul Zindel. Produced by special arrangement with Elmwood Players, Christchurch. September 1971. Programme. (2 copies) "My three angels", by Sam and Bella Spewack. Produced by Jean Crabtree. December 1971. Programme. 1972: "All for Mary", by Harold Brooke and Kay Bannerman. Directed by Elsie Lloyd. April 1972. Programme. "The loves of Cass McGuire" by Brian Friel. 17-24 June [1972?]. Advertising card. "Out at sea" and "Charlie", two plays by Slawomir Mrozek. Produced by Elizabeth Martin and Marshall Marsden. 1972. Programme. "The Drunkard" or "Down with Demon Drink", by Brian J Burton. Produced by Ian Carrie. Theatre Studio, Tonks Avenue. 4-18 November 1972. Programme. (2 copies) and promotional card. 1973: "I spy", by John Mortimer. Produced by Nicholas Spalders. [1973]. Programme. "Events while guarding the Bofors gun", by John McGrath. Directed by Ross Jennings. October 1973 Programme. (2 copies) 1974: "You never can tell", by George Bernard Shaw. Produced by Ian Carrie. 1974. Programme. 1975: "Everything in the garden", by Giles Cooper; directed and designed by Jean Crabtree [1975]. Programme "The seagull", by Anton Chekhov. Produced by Peter Meikle. [1975] Programme (2 copies) 1976: "The disorderly women", by John Bowen. Directed by Pauline Wetton. 24 June - 3 July 1976. Programme. An evening of one-act plays: "The dirty old man", produced by Eric Kemeys; "La musica", produced by Ian Carrie. 18-21 August 1976. Programme 1977: "The big killing", by Phillip Mackie, directed by Brian Staniland. [March 1977?]. Programme "Dutch uncle", by Simon Gray. Directed by Elizabeth Martin. 1977. Programme (2 copies) Early 1980s?: "The real Inspector Hound" by Tom Stoppard. Produced by Anne Bushell. Programme. (2 copies) "The Hot l Baltimore" [sic], by Lanford Wilson. Directed by Ronald Bowie. [1976/77?]. Programme. 1981: "Separate tables", by Terrence Rattigan. Directed by Ewan Coleman. 12-22 August 1981. Programme. 1983: "Death of a salesman", by Arthur Miller. Directed by Jack James. [1983]. Programme "Dirty work at the Crossroads". Directed by Eric Kemeys. Late 1983. Programme. 1984: [Map to find the theatre in Tonks Avenue]. 1984. 1987: "The ruffian on the stair" by Joe Orton, and "The lover", by Harold Pinter. Directed by Colleen Foss. 8-17 October 1987. Programme (2 copies) 1989: "Arsenic & old lace", by Joseph Kesselring. Directed by Liz Lipski. Stagecraft Theatre. 17 November - 2 December [1989]. Programme. Quantity: 35 programmes (approx). 1 flier(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: March 1968

From: Wellington Operatic Society: Assorted photographs, ephemera, and drawings relating to productions

By: Wellington Operatic Society Inc

Reference: PA1-o-524

Description: Photographs of a production of "South Pacific" by Rodgers and Hammerstein performed by members of the Wellington Operatic Society in March 1968. Full programme attached to the album, with front cover used as title on album cover, and pages 1 to 5 containing the rest of the programme, including producers, cast, and synopsis. The end papers contain photographs of the producer (Colleen Walling), musical director (John Morrison), leading lady (Dolores Dobson), and leading male (Frank Malthus). None of the other photographs have captions. The first group of photographs are 35 mm images (106 views on 6 pages), followed by enlargements on 6 pages. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with black cover, with programme cover attached which reads "Wellington Operatic Society presents an enchanted evening 'South Pacific', Opera House, 9-16 March 1968"; 20.5 x 28.5

Date: 1968

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1968

Description: The Hamilton Amateur Operatic Society presents the New Zealand premiere of Once Upon a Mattress. Producer, Molly Donald. Musical director, Richard Lawson. Founders Theatre, Hamilton, September 1968. Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society presents Sound of Music. Producer, Julie Blumsky. Musical director, David Carman. Regent Theatre, Masterton, July 1968. Our Miss Gibbs, a musical play presented by the Drama Club and College Choirs of St Patrick's College, Wellington, and senior pupils of St Catherine's College, Kilbirnie. Producer, Colleen Walling. Musical director, Rohan D Moloney. Victoria University Memorial Theatre, 15-17 July 1968. Wanganui Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society presents The Sound of Music. Producer, Hazel Stroud. Musical director, E O Schnack. Opera House, Wanganui, 1-8 June, 1968. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 4 programmes. Physical Description: Theatre programmes up to 280 x 215 mm

Date: 1964 - 1966

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Opera-1964/1966

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1964: Tivoli Circuit and Aztec Services present Franz Schubert's "Lilac time" starring John Larsen and Mary Bassano. Produced by Stanley Willis-Croft. Melbourne, commencing 15 May 1964. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "Never too late" (with Milo Boulton, Frank Farmer and Mary Orr. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 24 August 1964. Programme and flier Wellington Operatic Society Inc presents "Showboat". Grand Opera House Wellington, 11-21 March 1964. Programme (2 copies) Theatre Arts (Inc) presents "Song of Norway", produced by Vivian Jacobs. Production directed by Jack Goode; musical director George Hopkins; choreography Russell Kerr; ballet mistress Christine Robertson. Grand Opera House Wellington, 11-16 May 1964. Programme (2 copies) Aztec Services & Tivoli Circuit in association with Bernard delfont of London present Jackie Warner direct from New York in "Stop the world - I want to get off", also starring Evelyn Page from New York. Tivoli [Australia], Friday 7th February [1964]. Promotional pamphlet Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust presents the Elizabethan Trust Opera Company in "Cosi fan tutte", by W A Mozart. Producer Stefan Haag; designer Desmond Digby (with singers Ronald Maconaghie, Peter Baillie). Elizabethan Theatre Sydney, 1964. Programme 1965: Wellington Repertory. "Aladdin", written and directed by David Tinkham; musical director Geoffrey Newson; choreography Colleen Walling; sets Cedric Leeming. Grand Opera House Wellington, 8-18 December 1965. Programme A large overseas company headed by Joy Nichols, Wallas Eaton, Tony Holland, Johnny Lockwood, in "Instant marriage". Tivoli [Melbourne], commencing 7 August [1965]. Promotional pamphlet Downstage "Oh what a lovely war!", a musical. Downstage - NZ Theatre Centre production. Flier 1966: J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Hello Dolly!" Produced by Fred Hebert; musical director Brian Buggy (Starring Carole Cook and Jack Goode). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 7 April 1966. Programme (2 copies, autographed) Downstage Theatre. "Oh what a lovely war". An Auckland Festival attraction. His Majesty's Theatre, 23 May - 8 June [1966]. Promotional pamphlet. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1967 - 1968

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Opera-1967/1968

Description: Includes: 1967: The New Zealand Opera Company presents "L'elisir d'amore" (the love tonic), by Donizetti. Produced by John Thompson; conductor Patrick Thomas. With Christchurch Civic Orchestra and New Zealand Opera Chorus. 1967 tour. Programme (2 copies, autographed) The New Zealand Opera Company presents "L'elisir d'amore" (the love tonic), by Donizetti. Produced by John Thompson; conductor Patrick Thomas. With Christchurch Civic Orchestra and New Zealand Opera Chorus. Grand Opera House Wellington 1967. Programme (autographed) The New Zealand Opera Company presents "Madam Butterfly", by Puccini. Conductor and musical director Juan Matteucci; produced by John Thompson. Sets and costumes designed by Raymond Boyce. [1967?]. Programme The New Zealand Opera Company presents "Madam Butterfly", by Puccini. Conductor and musical director Juan Matteucci; produced by John Thompson. Sets and costumes designed by Raymond Boyce. [1967?]. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 1967. J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Donmar Productions Ltd present "Oliver!" ,by Lionel Bart. Directed by Richard Wordsworth; musical director Alan Barker. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 9 June 1967. Programme (autographed) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Donmar Productions Ltd present "Oliver!", by Lionel Bart. Directed by Richard Wordsworth; musical director Alan Barker. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 14 July 1967. Programme (2 copies, one autographed) 1968: The New Zealand Opera Company presents "Il seraglio", by Mozart. Conductor and musical director Russell Channell; produced by John Thompson; sets and costumes designed by Raymond Boyce. [Wellington, 1968]. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Operatic Society presents an enchanted evening in "South Pacific". Produced by Colleen Walling; musical direction John Morrison. Grand Opera House Wellington, 9-16 March 1968. Programme (2 copies, autographed) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Fiddler on the roof", by Stein, Bock and Harnick. Costumes designed by Patricia Zipprodt; scenery designed by Boris Aronson. His Majesty's Theatre Sydney, commencing 5 October 1968. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents Leon Gluckman's "Wait a minim". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 22 August - 4 September 1968. Programme (autographed) and promotional pamphlet Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1969

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Opera-1969

Description: Includes: Wellington Operatic Society presents "Can-Can", music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Producer Colleen Walling; musical director John Morrison; choreographer Jeane Horne. Grand Opera House Wellington, [1969]. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Fiddler on the roof", by Stein, Bock and Harnick. Costumes designed by Patricia Zipprodt; scenery designed by Boris Aronson. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 2 May 1969. Programme (2 copies, autographed), and promotional brochure (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1967-1978

From: Opera-Technique Inc :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-9069-2

Description: Photographs of productions and people associated with Opera-Technique, taken 1967-1978 by various photographers. Includes photographs of the productions 'Doo-Wack-a-Doo' (1967), 'Land of Smiles' (1969), 'Vaudeville' (1969), 'He Who Says Yes' (1970), 'Hansel and Gretel' (1972), 'Amahl and the Night Visitors' (1973), 'A Dinner Engagement' (1974), 'Cavalleria Rusticana' (1974), 'Albert Herring' (1977), 'La Belle Helene' (1978). Quantity: 39 b&w original photographic print(s). 3 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints