Palmerston North Amateur Operatic Society

Date: 1920 - 1929

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1920/1929

Description: Includes a photographic portrait of Miss Rosina Buckman as "Madame Butterfly" ca 1921. Includes programmes for the following performances: 1923: Wanganui Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society presents "Florodora", book by Owen Hall, lyrics by G Boyd-Jones and Paul Rubens; music by Leslie Stewart. Wanganui, 2-11 April 1923. Programme. 1925: Masterton Musical Union. "Maritana", by Vincent Wallace. St Matthew's Parish Hall Masterton, 12-13 August 1925. Programme. Stratford Amateur Operatic Society presents "Miss Hook of Holland". Stratford and Eltham, 23-28 September 1925. Programme 1927: Wellington Society of Musicians. Grand Carillon concert. Sir Arthur Sullivan's "Golden legend". Town Hall Wellington, 29 September 1927. Programme. 1928: Fuller-Gonsalez italian Grand Opera Company season 1928. St James Theatre Auckland, commencing Monday September 10th. Promotional pamphlet. Wanganui Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society present the musical farce "High jinks". Directed by Harison Cook. Programme J C Williamson's Royal Comic opera Company. "The student prince", and "Madame Pompadour". Opening of the new Theatre Royal Christchurch, 4 August 1928. Programme. J C Williamson's New Comic Opera Company. "The student prince". Opera House [Auckland?], 28 September [1928] Promotional pamphlet. 1929: Sir Benjamin & John Fuller present "Rio Rita", Florenz Ziegfeld's New York musical comedy triumph! His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. Headed by Miss Gladys Moncrieff. His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. 17 June 1929. Programme (2 copies). Sir Benjamin and Mr john Fuller present the Freddie Forbes Musical Comedy Company. His Majesty's Theatre Wellington, 26 December 1929. Programme (2 copies) Palmerston North Amateur operatic Society. "High jinks", produced under the supervision of Mrs J Hulme. 5-9 November 1929. Programme. Wanganui Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society. "Pirates of Penzance". Produced by Harison Cook. Opera House Wanganui, 30 September - 4 October 1929. Programme Quantity: 12 album(s) Album(s). 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Programmes and prints, sizes ranging under 350 mm.

Date: 1955 - 1957

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1955/1957

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: Undated: Te Kuiti Choral and Operatic Society. "The mikado"; produced by Dawn Grainger; musical director Bill McMinn. [1950s?]. Programme in the shape of a fan 1955: Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society (Inc) proudly presents "The desert song". Producer Eva Moore; conductor Stan Pearson. Regent Theatre, 21-24 March 1955. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Napier Operatic Society presents "Desert song". Municipal Theatre, Napier and Hastings, 17-24 September, 28 September - 1 October [1955]. Programme Whangarei Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society proudly presents their first 1955 production "The desert song", by Harbach, Romberg, Hammerstein. Directed by Bruce Wightman; dances Monica Wightman. Town Hall, 27 June - 1 July 1955. Programme Auckland Amateur Operatic Society (Inc) in collaboration with the Auckland Festival Society (Inc) presents "Hugh the drover". Words by Harold Childs; music by R Vaughan Williams. Produced by H Powell Lloyd. (With Joan Stuart, Ronald Dowd). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 26 May 1955. Programme Napier Frivolity Minstrels present the sparkling pantomime "Jack and Jill". Municipal Theatre Napier, 5, 7 and 12 November 1955. Programme Gisborne Amateur Operatic Society. "No No Nanette". Book by Otto Harbach and Frank Mandel; lyrics by Irving Caesar and Otto Harbach; music by Vincent Youmans. Produced by Stan Vincent; musical director J S Rutherford. Opera House Gisborne, 18-24 October 1955. Programme Palmerston North Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society Inc. "New moon", by Oscar Hammerstein II, Frank Mandel, Laurence Schwab; music by Sigmund Romberg. Produced by Eva Moore; musical director C L Mowlem. Opera House, 16-23 July [1955]. Programme Theatre Guild (NZ) Ltd. "The York Nativity Play", adapted by Martin Browne. Directed by John N Thomson (With Darryl Forbes-Dawson, John C Thomas, Ronald Gregory, Zoe Hunter, etc). Various Auckland venues, December 1955. Programme 1956: Auckland Operatic Society presents "Naughty Marietta" (Australasian stage premiere). Music by Victor herbert; book and lyrics by Rida Johnson Young. Produced by Rex Sayers; costumes designed by Molly Cook. (With Trevor Crabb and Valerie Isbister). His Majesty's Theatre, commencing 15 September 1956. Programme and promotional pamphlet Napier Operatic Society. "The new moon", by Oscar Hammerstein II, Frank Mandel, Lawrence Schwab; music by Sigmund Romberg. Produced by Eva Moore (With Grace Tough, Robert Houston, Ken Stewart, Gavin Garner, Gordon Johansen, Maureen Brady, Bob Ross, Joy McNamara, Reg Johnston, Mona Fauchelle, Ngaire Porter [later known as Nyree Dawn Porter - see photo on page 24]). Municipal Theatre Napier 15-22 September; Municipal Theatre Hastings, 26-29 September [1956]. Programme (2 copies) Masterton Amateur Operatic Society. "Rio Rita". Producer Eva Moore; musical directors Edna Paterson and Stan Pearson. Regent Theatre, March 1956. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Hastings Musical Comedy Company. "Rose Marie". Municipal Theatre Hastings, 10-19 September 1956; Napier 1-3 October 1956. Programme Levin Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. "Sweethearts", produced by Ernest E Le Grove. Regent Theatre [Levin. May 1956]. Programme 1957: Community Operatic Society proudly presents as its ninth annual production, the operetta "Sally", Jerome Kern. Producer Fred Barnes. Campbell Hall, Mount Eden, commencing 25 June 1957. Programme The Dutch Drama Group of the Dutch Club Inc presents in English "The black tulip", a musical comedy adapted from the novel of Alexandre Dumas by Bert van Eysselteyn. Produced by Toetie Breman. [September 1957]. Programme and book of words. Napier Frivolity Minstrels present the gorgeous pantomime "Capt Kidd". 60th Jubilee. Municipal Theatre Napier, 9, 11 and 16 November 1957. Programme Hastings Musical Comedy Company presents the hawke's bay stage premiere of "Naughty Marietta". producer Jack Baxter; musical director Henry Rudolph. Municipal Theatre Hastings 9-18 September; Napier 2-5 October 1957. Programme Napier Operatic Society (Inc) presents "Oklahoma"; music by Richard Rodgers; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein 2nd. Produced by Eva Moore; musical director R Mulholland. Municipal Theatre Napier, 14-21 September; Municipal Theatre Hastings, 25-28 September 1957. Programme Palmerston North Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (Inc). "Rose Marie", book and lyrics by Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II; music by Rudolph Friml and Herbert Stothart. Produced by Eva Moore; musical director C L Mowlem. Municipal Opera House Palmerston North, 6-17 April 1957. Programme Te Kuiti Choral & Operatic Society presents "Merrie England", by Edward German. Produced by Dawn Grainger. [1957]. Programme Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society (Inc). "Wild violets". Producer Eva Moore; conductor Ron Hargreaves; piano Kenneth Wilton. Regent Theatre Masterton, March 1957. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Quantity: 22 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 350 mm.

Date: 1950

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1950

Description: Includes: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society (Inc). Thirty-first annual production, the musical extravaganza "Chu Chin Chow". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 29 April - 20 May 1950. Commemorative programme (with gold ribbon) Auckland Amateur Operatic Society (Inc). presents as its 31st annual production the musical extravaganza "Chu Chin Chow". Libretto by Oscar Asche; music by Frederic Norton. Produced by John N Thomson; musical direction Gordon S Cole. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 29 April 1950. Programme (2 copies) Christchurch Operatic Society (Inc) proudly present "Chu Chin Chow", libretto by Oscar Asche; music by Frederic Norton. Produced by Arthur Collins; musical director Len Barnes. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 4-21 October 1950. Programme Community Arts Service presents the Cambridge Opera Group in three one-act operas: "The telephone", by Gian-Carlo Menotti; "Riders to the sea", by Ralph Vaughan Williams; "Bastien and Bastienna", by Mozart. Produced by Harold Baigent; musical director Owen Jensen, with Layton Ring at the second piano (With Constance Manning, Roger Errington, Ramsay Howie, Gabrielle Phillips, Bertha Rawlinson, Elva Carr, and students of Ardmore Teachers' Training College). Programme Ex-Services Operatic Society proudly present "The geisha", a glorious comic opera. Produced by Leonard Green; musical director Lindsay Hall. H M Theatre (Auckland), commencing 8 April 1950. Programme Ex-Services Operatic Society present Victor Herbert's glorious romantic opera "Sweethearts". Produced by Leonard Green; musical director Lindsay Hall. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 25 November 1950. programme (2 copies) Gisborne Amateur Operatic Society presents "A country girl". Produced by Cecily Gregory. [1950]. Programme Greymouth Operatic Society (Inc.) proudly presents its sixth production. "Rio Rita". Regent Theatre Greymouth, 6-11 November 1950. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd proudly announce a new Gilbert and Sullivan opera season. Magnificent productions of Britain's greeatest operas. Opera House commencing Thursday 1 March (With Ivan Menzies, Evelyn Gardiner, Helen Roberts, Richard Walker, Max Oldaker, John Fullard, Leslie Rands, Marjorie Eyre, Muriel Howard, Colin Thomas and others). [1950]. Promotional pamphlet Light Opera Club (Inc.) proudly present Australasian premiere of "Bless the bride", a musical play by A P Herbert and Vivian Ellis. Produced by Molly Donald; musical director Frank Poore. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 12 September 1950. Programme (2 copies) Light Opera Club (Inc.) presents "Wild violets", a musical play by Robert Stolz. Produced by Stan Lawson; musical director Frank Poore. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 25 February 1950. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present the musical play "Oklahoma!". Production by Ted Hammerstein, musical director Daniel Mas. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 18 July 1950. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present the musical play "Oklahoma!". Production by Ted Hammerstein, musical director Daniel Mas. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 13 October 1950. Programme (cover missing) Palmerston North Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society Inc. presents "Wild violets", a musical play by Robert Holtz. Produced by Eva Moore; musical director C. Stuart Panting. Opera House, 1-11 November 1950 (50th golden jubilee production). Programme (2 copies) St Patricks Operatic Society. "The maid of the mountains". Paraparaumu, 2-5 December [1950s?]. Programme Scots & Queen Margaret Colleges. "The yeomen of the guard", an opera in two acts by Gilbert & Sullivan. Produced by H M Reid (music) and Mr & Mrs G T Wiggs (drama). St Francis Hall, Hill Street, 15-17 August 1950. Programme (2 copies) Wadestown Social and Dramatic Club. "Baluka", a musical comedy in three acts, in aid of Khandallah Boy Scout Hall. Author Miss Gwyn Robyns. Producer Molly Cook [1950s?]. Programme Wellington Musical & Dramatic Society (Inc) proudly present "The geisha", a musical comedy in two acts. Production F M Renner; musical director Robert Gallop. Grand Opera House Wellington, 17-24 June 1950. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Musical Comedy Co (Inc) presents "Rio Rita", Florenz Ziegfeld's famous musical comedy triumph. Producer Eva Moore; musical director W H Stevens. Grand Opera House, 7-12 December 1950. Programme Wellington Operatic and Theatrical Society (Inc) presents "The merry widow", music by Franz Lehar. Produced by Ernest Le Grove; musical director Henry Rudolph. Costume design Harry Baker. Grand Opera House Wellington, 18 November - 2 December 1950. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 20 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1958

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1958

Description: Includes: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society. "White horse inn", a musical comedy in three acts. Producer John N Thomson, choreographer Doreen O'Leary, musical director Lindsay Hall. His Majesty's Theatre, commencing 12 July 1958. Programme (2 copies) Grand Opera Associates in conjunction with the Auckland Festival Society present a season of grand opera, Giacomo Puccini's "La Boheme" and Giuseppe Verdi's "La traviata". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 24 May - 14 June 1958. Programme (2 copies, one with pale grey cover, one with blue cover) Grand Opera Associates present Giacomo Puccini's "La boheme", Giuseppe Verdi's "La traviata". Grand Opera House Wellington, 9-16 August 1958. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd by arrangement with Frederick Brisson, Robert E Griffith and Harold S Prince presents "The pajama game". Music and lyrics by Richard and Jerry Ross. Dances staged by Betty Pounder; production directed by Fred Hebert (of New York). 1958 New Zealand tour, April - May 1958. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd by arrangement with Frederick Brisson, Robert E Griffith and Harold S Prince presents "The pajama game". Music and lyrics by Richard and Jerry Ross. Dances staged by Betty Pounder; production directed by Fred Herbert. [Wellington], commencing 12 March 1958. Programme (2 copies) Light Opera Club and Auckland Repertory Theatre present "Peter Pan", by J M Barrie. Producer and stage director Molly Donald. Ballet mistress Doreen O'Leary; musical director Gordon Cole. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 11 December 1958. Programme (2 copies) Palmerston North Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. "Viktoria and her hussar". Produced by Eva Moore; musical director Colin Pickering. Ballet mistress Zoe Bailey. Opera House Palmerston North, 12-19 April, 1958. Programme Tauranga Choral and Operatic Society. "The gondoliers". Produced by John Tully; assistant producers Barbara Jenkins and Nola Spier. Ballets arranged by Undine Clarke. Musical director Ron Horman. Town Hall Tauranga, 9-14 June 1958. Programme Pupils of Wellington secondary schools present "The gondoliers" by Gilbert and Sullivan. Production by Edina Wiggs; musical direction by Hugh Reid. Festival of Wellington, [1958]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1936

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1936

Description: Includes: Dunedin Operatic and Dramatic Society. "The maid of the mountains", by Frederick Lonsdale. Produced by Major F H Lampen. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 20-27 June 1936. Souvenir programme (cover design by J Figgins) J C Williamson Ltd present "Fresh fields", by Ivor Novello, with a specially organised company including Ethel Morrison, Elaine Hamill. Produced by Harvey Adams. New Opera House Wellington, commencing 9 May 1936. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd present for the first time in New Zealand "Night must fall", by Emlyn Williams, with a specially organised company including Ethel Morrison, Elaine Hamill. Produced by Gregan McMahon. New Opera House Wellington, commencing 9 May 1936. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The shining hour", by Keith Winter, with a specially organised company including Ethel Morrison, Elaine Hamill. Produced by S Albert Locke. New Opera House Wellington, commencing 9 May 1936. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "The gondoliers". Country tour 1936. Progrmme J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Compay in "The gondoliers". New Opera House Wellington, commencing 11 April 1936. Programme J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "HMS Pinafore". Produced by Minnie Everett. New Opera House Wellington, commencing 11 April 1936. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd presents Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co. in "Iolanthe". Country tour. Programme J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "Iolanthe". His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland, commencing 19 February 1936. Programme (loose cover pages) J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "Iolanthe". Produced by Minnie Everett. New Opera House Wellington, commencing 11 April 1936. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd presents Gladys Moncrieff in "The merry widow". Produced by Frederick Blackman. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "The Mikado". Country tour. Programme J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "The Mikado". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 19 February 1936. Programme J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "The Mikado". Produced by Minnie Everett. New Opera House Wellington, commencing 11 April 1936. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "Patience". Produced by Minnie Everett. New Opera House Wellington, commencing 11 April 1936. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "Pirates of Penzance" [and] "Trial by jury". Country tour. Programme J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "Pirates of Penzance" [and] "Trial by jury". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 19 February 1936. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present a farewell season of its specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co. in "Princess Ida". Theatre Royal Christchurch [1936]. Programme with loose autographed photograph of Strella Wilson. J C Williamson present their specially organised Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in "Yeomen of the guard". New Opera House Wellington, commencing 11 April 1936. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd present a farewell season of its specially organised Comic Opera Company in "Lilac time"; a play with music by Franz Schubert. Produced by Dick Shortland; ballets and dances arranged by Minnie Everett. Musical director Leo H Packer. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 28 December 1936. Programme Palmerston North Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society (Inc) presents "Our Miss Gibbs". Producer Harison Cook. Opera House Palmerston North, 3-7 November 1936. Programme Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: One item purchased through Trademe in 2016.

Date: 1965

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1965

Description: Includes: Napier Operatic Society proudly presents "Annie get your gun". Municipal Theatre Napier, 9-16 October; Municipal Theatre Hastings, 19-23 October [1965]. Programme Palmerston North Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents "Annie get your gun". Producer David Rossiter, ballet mistress Joyce Hayward; musical director Gilmour McConnell. Opera House Palmerston North, 21 August - 4 September 1965. Programme (2 copies) Auckland Operatic Society. "Call me madam", by Irving Berlin. Produced by John Atha; choreography by Doreen Yalland; musical director W Lindsay Hall. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 6 November 1965. Programme United Players (Orewa) Inc presents Oscar Asche's musical spectacular "Chu Chin Chow". Words and lyrics by Frederic Norton. Producer Garth Clark; music director Ivan Ruscoe; pianist Margaret Creagh. Orewa Hall 1-6 May; Helensville War Memorial Hall 8 May; Silverdale Hall, 28 April 1965. Programme Auckland Operatic Society. "The pirates of Penzance", produced by Jon Weaving. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 8-24 April 1965. Programme Auckland Operatic Society. "South Pacific". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 22 March 1965. Programme Don A Wortman in association with Vivian Jacobs and Theatre Arts (Inc) presents William Lewis in "The student prince", by Sigmund Romberg, featuring Philip Chatfield, formerly principal dancer Royal Ballet. Conductor Vivian Jacobs, choreography Philip Chatfield; musical production William Lewis. Playhouse, Auckland, [1965]. Programme "The vagabond king". Producer by Eddie Hegan. Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth, 28-20 February 1965. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1964

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1964

Description: Includes: The Light Opera Club (Inc) presents "Ali Baba and the forty thieves". Production by William Fletcher and Vincent Ley; conductor Frank Poore; ballets Doreen Yalland; orchestra leader Gwen Small. His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland, 5 December 1964. Programme Auckland Operatic Society and Light Opera Club proudly present Jon Weaving and Suzanne Steele in "Belle of New York". Production Stan Lawson, conductor Frank Poore, choreography Doreen Yalland, leader of orchestra Gwen Small. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 5 September 1964. Programme (2 copies) Kerridge Odeon presents the "Black Nativity"; the world wide stage sensation! [New Zealand tour 7 September - 28 October 1964. Promotional flier] Kerridge-Odeon by arrangement with Michael Dorfman presents "Black nativity", by Langston Hughes. Produced by Michael R Santangelo and Barbara Griner, in association with Eric Franck. New Zealand tour 1964. Programme (2 copies) Kerridge Odeon by arrangement with Garnett H Carroll presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's "The king and I". [New Zealand tour]. Programme (2 copies) Theatre Arts. "Kiss me Kate", produced by Vivian Jacobs. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 11-25 July 1964. Programme The Ohura Valley Choral and Dramatic Group proudly present "The new moon", a romantic musical play. Producer Bob Wickham; musical director Noleen Baker. Ohura, June 1964. Programme (2 copies) The Light Opera Club presents "Oklahoma", by Rodgers & Hammerstein. Production and ensembles by Stan Lawson; conductor Frank Poore; ballet choreography Doreen Yalland; leader of orchestra Gwen Small. His Majesty's Theatre, 28 March 1964. Programme 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 Theatre Arts (Inc) presents "Rose Marie", by Otto Harbach, Oscar Hammerstein and Rudolf Friml. Produced and directed by Vivian Jacobs. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 9-25 November 1964. Programme (2 copies) Palmerston North Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents "Showboat", by Edna Ferber, Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II. produced by David Rossiter; musical director Ted Schnack; ballet Joyce Hayward. Opera House Palmerston North, 22 August - 5 September 1964. Programme 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. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 15 April - 9 May 1964. Programme (2 copies) South Auckland Theatre (Inc). "White Horse Inn", by Hans Muller. Produced by Alec Musha; musical director Joe Glen. Otahuhu College Hall, 29 August - 5 September; Manurewa High School, 9-10 September; Mt Roskill Grammar School, 12 September 1964. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1966

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1966

Description: Includes: Christchurch Operatic Society (Inc) proudly presents "Call me Madam". Produced by Alan de Malmanche; musical director Keith Newson. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 24 March - 2 April 1966. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Hello Dolly!" Produced by Fred Hebert; musical director Brian Buggy (Starring Carole Cook and Jack Goode). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 12 February 1966. Programme and promotional flier 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), coloured promotional flier (2 copies) and pink typescript promotion sheet "Hello Dolly!" premiere. On this Gala occasion patrons are invited to dress formally if they so desire. J C Williamson Theatres Ltd [Gilt-edged ticket] Auckland Operatic Society. “The king and I”. His Majesty’s Theatre, commencing 10 September 1966. Programme The New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation presents a live broadcast of "Madame Butterfly", by Giacomo Puccini, with soloists, chorus and the NZBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor Juan Matteucci. Wellington Town Hall, 25 August 1966. Programme St Andrew's College. Present and past pupils of St Andrew's College and Rangiruru Presbyterian Girls' School present "The mikado", by Gilbert and Sullivan. Repertory Theatre Christchurch, 10-14 March 1966. Programme An evening of opera, presented by Donald Munro. Department of Extension Studies, University of Canterbury, September 1966. Programme Palmerston North Operatic Society presents "The music man", by Meredith Willson. Produced by David Rossiter; musical director David de Lara Bell; ballet mistress Margo McDermott. Opera House [Palmerston North], 20 August - 3 September 1966. Programme (2 copies) Light Opera Club and Grafton Theatre proudly present the musical comedy "No no Nanette", by Vincent Youmans. Producer David Stevens; conductor Frank Poore. St Andrew's Hall, Auckland, commencing 28 September 1966. Programme "Noye's fludde"; the Chester miracle play, set to music by Benjamin Britten. Singers and players from St Margaret's College and Christ's College. Christ's College Chapel, 3-6 August 1966. Programme "The yeomen of the guard". Scots and Queen Margaret Colleges, golden jubilee. Scots College Chapel-Assembly hall, 9-13 July 1966. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1915

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1915

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: J C Williamson's Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company in "HMS Pinafore" [and] "The mikado". Opera House Wellington, 27 January 1915. Programme (1 copy with white cover, 1 copy with cream cover) J C Williamson's Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company in "HMS Pinafore" [and] "The pirates of Penzance". Opera House Wellington, 27 January 1915. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company in 'The pirates of Penzance" [and] "The mikado". Grand Opera House Wellington [1915?]. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company in "The yeoman of the guard". Opera House Wellington, 27 January 1915. Programme (central page only) J C Williamson's Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company in "The yeoman of the guard" [and] "The gondoliers". Opera House Wellington, 27 January 1915. programme (1 copy with red cover, 1 copy with white cover) J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "The girl in the taxi". Grand Opera House Wellington, 16-21 October 1915. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "The girl on the film". Grand Opera House Wellington [October 1915]. Programme J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "High jinks". Grand Opera House Wellington, [October 1915] Palmerston North Amateur Operatic Society. "Paul Jones", in aid of the Sick and Wounded Fund (With photographs of fallen servicemen Captain Harry Palmer, Lieutenant James Hawthorne Gray, and other local men in action: Colonel E W C Chaytor, Lieutenant D Eric Gardner, Lieutenant Robert D Hardie). Opera House Palmerston North, 2-6 November 1915. Programme Wellington Amateur Operatic Society present "Les cloches de Corneville" (Musical director Bernard Page; cast including Isabel Wilford). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 25 September 1915. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, sizes ranging under 250 mm.