Hastings Operatic Society

Date: 1996

From: [Theatre programmes for opera performances, operas, musicals in New Zealand. 1996. Folder 1].

By: Hastings Operatic Society

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1996-1-01

Description: Programme with photographs and biographical notes for all main contributors and also for John Pryce, Gary Bowler, Nanette Roberts, Briar Horrocks, Mere Boynton (as Marama), Roger Wilson as Lord Aucklington, Phillipa Reade as Lady Betty Cantago, Joseph Christensen, Paul Waring, Michael Kyle, Glenda Rickard, Peter McNeill, William Winitana. Quantity: 1 volume(s) booklet (programme). Physical Description: Programme of 20 pages each 300 x 210 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr Richard Campion of Wellington, in 2004.

Date: 1914, 1920, 1940

By: Don, Archibald Rae, 1882?-1932

Reference: MS-Group-1491

Description: Papers relating to the production of the opera `Marama' or `The Mere and the Maori Maid in Two Acts'. Includes two original music scores of the opera, parts, a notebook of handwritten lyrics and another of typed lyrics with corrections by Ribbands and a book of words and songs published for the opera production. Also includes sheet music for other compositions by Don comprising of `Our Territorials', `A Maori-Medley Waltz' and `We shall get there in time'. `Marama' had its opening night in Hastings on November 16 1920. Performed by the Hastings Amateur Operatic Society, with Merekotia Amohau playing the lead. The show went on tour under the patronage of the Governor General, Lord Jellicoe, and was revived in 1940 featuring members of the original cast. Quantity: 1 box(es). 0.20 Linear Metres. Provenance: From the granddaughter (or great-granddaughter) of the composer, Archie Don.