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Date: 2002

From: BATS Theatre :[Posters for productions at BATS Theatre. 1979- ].

By: BATS Theatre

Reference: Eph-C-BATS-2002

Description: Includes posters for: "The [abc] experiment". Photo of Glenda Tuaine and the [abc] experiment's number one fan [Helen Clark] Jo Randerson. "Banging cymbal, clanging gong". Bats Theatre, 14-16 March 2002. Bats 2002. Poster for STAB season "Black body"; dance theatre presented by propulsion. A multi-sensory exploration. Bats, 13-23 November [2002] "The boxer". Bats, 5-9 March [2002] Wilde Side Productions and Gooch Productions Ltd present "China wars", by Robert Lord. Directed by John Forde. Bats Theatre, 3-12 October 2002. "Confidence in me"; a documentary by Mel Johnston about people applying to Creative New Zealand. Featuring Jo Randerson, Ryan McFadyen, Jonny Brugh, Gentiane Lupi, Tony Hopkins & Moira Wairama. Bats Theatre, 27-31 August [2002]. Two different posters. (2 copies) Streamline Danceworks presents "Detour"; to an explosive dance-driven performance. Choreographers include Leigh Evans, Angela Westerby, THROW, Anne Anderson, Kay Muir. Bats Theatre, 12-14 September [2002] (2 copies) Josefina Baez. "Dominicanish"; migration, marginality, language, identity. Magdalena Aotearoa. Workshops (New Zealand itinerary), May-June [2002]. (2 copies) "An evening with Wills & Spencer", NZ's only extreme comedians. Comedy shock circus vaudeville freakshow straight from a 12 week season at Auckland's Sky City Casino. Bats Theatre, 16-18 May [2002] From the producers of Improv Bandits, "The eliminator". "Whose line is it anyway?" style fun, where the strong survive and the weak get wet! Bats Theatre 2-4 May [2002] Flash Harry's Film Feast. Short films. Bats Theatre, 8-9 May [2002] (2 copies) Far Queue Productions presents "French toast", a play by Kathryn van Beek, directed by Caroline Bell-Booth. Starring Edwin Wright. Bats Theatre, 4-9 March [2002]. Photography and design by Jonathan Brugh (2 copies) "Homicidal", by Shane Bosher. Post-pubescent cheerleaders. Bats Theatre 12-29 June [2002]. Young & Hungry season of 3 new plays (2 copies) Fringe NZ. 5 minute call, a documentary series ... "I want to touch people". See it here - Bats, 14 Feb - 16 March [2002] "If pain persists ..." Back by popular demand, two shows only. Winner of Fringe award for solo performances. Bats Theatre, 22-23 March [2002] (2 copies, one handcoloured in part in red) From the producers of The Improv Bandits, an epic improvised musical, "It sounds like music", with singing and dancing nuns ... or not! Bats Theatre, 14-16 March [2002]. (2 copies) "Late 'n' Live", hosted by Ben Hurley, featuring Guy Capper, Mrs Peacock, Michael Shadbolt, Jesse Mulligan, Mathew Hegan, Fiona MacKinnon, Steve Wrigley, and Vaughan King. 22 March, 5 April, 19 April [2002] Improv Productions Wellington presents "Micetro". In the end there can be only one. Bats Theatre, 17-20, 24-27 April [2002]. (2 copies) Seeing through to the NATIVE with-in us all. Dance Your Socks Off Festival premieres "Native", choreographed and directed by Leonie Douglas, starring dancers Sean MacDonald, Seonaid Loyns, Claire Barret. Music by Andrew McMillan with Paul Winstanley. 11-14 September [2002]. By Leonie Douglas & the Eiptome [Epitome] Company in a sound design collaboration with Andrew McMillan & black bridge productions (2 copies) TIPA Productions presents "Ola's son"; a frenzy of Pacific Island theatre. Bats Theatre, 25 February - 3 March 2002 (3 copies, one blue and two white) "The plum tree", by Peter Cox. Bats Theatre, 12-29 June [2002]. Young and Hungry season of 3 new plays (2 copies) "A room that echoes", by Abi King-Jones. Bats Theatre, 12-29 June [2002]. Young and Hungry season of 3 new plays (2 copies) "Skin game", written and directed by David Foote. Bats Theatre, 11-13 & 16-20 July [2002] (2 copies) The Improv Divas. "Sorry, did I muff my line?!?" New Zealand's first all-female improv comedy troupe. Bats Theatre, 10-12 October [2002] "Standing on my hands", with Jan Bolwell, directed by Ralph McAllister. Bats Theatre Wellington, 30 January - 2 February [2002] (2 different posters: 2 copies of one, one of the other) Verona presents "Storm"; an evening of love, literature and rock 'n' roll, with string quartet Chamberpot and narration by Peter Sledmere. Words by William Shakespeare. Bats Theatre, 10-13 April 2002 (2 copies) "Swimming lessons", written by Jacqueline van Beek; directed by Emma Willis; designed by Tracey Monastra. Bats Theatre, 24 April - 4 May [2002] (2 copies) "Swingball", a play by Rhys Darby and Dai Henwood. Bats Theatre, 14-17 Feberuary [2002]. Photo and design by Jonathan Brugh (2 copies) "Through windows", performed and written by Susana Lei'ataua; directed by Brian Sargent. Bats Theatre, 30 May - 1 June [2002] "Totally offensive or your money back". Bats Theatre, 6 May preview. Photography not by Meek [Charlie Brown and Nick Ward](2 different posters) Polyfilla Productions proudly presents "Vanity insanity"; a nip-n-tuck musical satirizing the lengths people will go to in their quest for 'beauty'. Bats Theatre, 27 February - 3 March 2002. See other posters for the same year at D and E sizes. Quantity: 32 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters sizes varying around 420 x 300 mm. Provenance: Most donated by Bats Theatre in 2004.

Date: 2003

From: BATS Theatre :[Posters for productions at BATS Theatre. 1979- ].

By: BATS Theatre

Reference: Eph-C-BATS-2003

Description: Includes posters for: Deluxe Coffee presents Guy Capper in "Animation mutation"; live interactive animation show. 28 April - 4 May [2003]. "Chair water air"; art installation, cello dance sound & film. 28 February - 2 March [2003]. "The Collective", by Jean Betts, inspired by "Brecht & Co", by John Fuegi. 21 March - 12 April [2003] (2 posters, different sizes) "Confidence in me", by Mel Johnston; a documentary about people applying to Creative New Zealand. Bats Theatre, 7-12 July 2003. "Curry & chops", award winning stand up comedy with Tarun Mohanbhai (Billy T Nominee 2002), Ben Hurley (Wellington's best Stand Up 2002). Bats Theatre, 9-20 December [2003] (2 copies) "Flight of the Conchords" [Brett McKenzie and Jermaine Clement], the worlds foremost guitar-based digi-bongo acapella-rap-funk-comedy folk duo. 15-23 January 2003. Featuring special guest Guy Capper. "Fold", by Jo Randerson; directed by Jean Betts; tech David Lawrence. 24 April - 3 May [2003] "For Georgie", by Kathryn van Beek, directed by Natalie Hitchcock. Bats Theatre 5-8 March; Silo Theatre 19 March - 5 April [2003]. (2 posters, different sizes) Pleasant Whining Productions presents "The ghost of Woody Allen", [by Philip Braithwaite]. 10-15 February 2003. Double D presents "The head of the house", by Dean Hewison, directed by Holly Shanahan. 7-12 April [2003]. (2 copies) Jam Choreography presents "Hypnotized, Mesmerised" [Jill Menard]. 2-5 March [2003]. "Kelly" by Brian Hotter, directed by Ralph McAllister. 6-8 March [2003]. Into Orbit; a collision of heavenly bodies. Dance - new works by Sally Stopforth and Andrea Sanders. 4 December - 4 January. "Loving Las Vegas", at the Bats City Casino. Bats Theatre B'Day fundraiser party, 16 April [2003] (2 copies) Improv Productions Wellington presents "Micetro"; the 2003 championship season. 5-6, 12-13 May 2003. Improv Productions Wellington presents "Micetro"; the 2003 mid-winter season. 3-5 July 2003. Mime International Family Show. Director Robert Bennett. 12-13 December [2003](2 copies) "Nervous doll dancing". Dance your socks off. Movement and film by UJ Lee; pre-recorded, live and processed solo cello by Francesca Mountfort with Jonny Marks - live sound processin', Treefrog 'David' Sandler - piano. 17-20 September [2003] Kilda Northcott Youth Dance Company, "Being running jumping still stone struck". 3-6 September [2003]. With Ake Ake Theatre Co & artist Craig Watson. "Nyet Name; cracks in the garden". 19-23 August. Banner poster (see D series for larger poster) BooBalar Productions "The Packer". Writer / direction Dianna Fuemana, player Jay Bunyan. Wellington, Bats Theatre 26-30 August; Melbourne, The Storeroom @ The Parkview Hotel, 3-7 September [2003]. "Paul's Parables" - "Undine" and "The felinity of Wendel", both by Paul Rothwell. 11-15 February 2003. (Small pink flier) "Quills", by Doug Wright. 21-30 May. Axess Dance presents "Reign"; experimental performance works by Kerryn McMurdo, Brent Harris and Alexa Wilson. 19-21 February [2003]. Idyllwild Theatre presents "Shakespeare confused" [Stuart Curtis]. Fringe Festival 2003. 16-19 February [2003]. Seventeenth Floor Performance Company presents "Shhh ...". Creators / performers Andrea Donaldson, Heather Lindsay, Laura Quigley; director Paulo Ribeiro; choreographer Maria Calderone; dramaturge Rob Baker ... Toronto 30 January - 8 February 2003; Wellington 18-22 February 2003; Vancouver 20-29 March 2003. Island Players Theatre Company proudly presents "Simi's flight", directed by Vela Manusaute, written by Paul So'oula. 26 February - 1 March 2003. Artillery and Te Toku Haruru presents "Skeletal precipice"; experimental dance solos performed by Kerryn McMurdo and Charles Koroneho. 10-13 September 2003. The Justine Smith Hour. TV2 International Laugh Festival. Silo Theatre Auckland 6-10 May 2003; Bats Theatre Wellington, 15-16 May 2003. Speak,easy ... say the.word. [The Word Collective]. 17-18 October [2003] STAB 2003; a theatre revolution. DnA, 24 October - 1 November; The Bacchae, 6-15 November; The Rise and Fall or the Fall and Rise of Dinky Jon, 20-29 November [2003].(2 copies) Stomp N Grind. Wild Dance Troupe [Wellington Performing Arts Centre], with guest artists Assorted Sweets. 18-20 September [2003] Taki Rua Productions presents Te Wai Paapaku season of "Strata", by Kirk Torrance, directed by Tim Spite, with Kirk Torrance, Grant Roa and Malcolm Murray. 26 September - 11 October 2003. "Trance", written by Stephen Bain [directed by Stephen Bain and Tureya Healy-Diaz]. 22-25 February [2003]. (2 copies) Fringe 2003 best comedy award losers, The Clan of the Puppet Ninja proudly seel out with "Uncle Stinky's missing shoes". Redux deluxe, a puppet tragi-comedy. 15-19 July [2003] (2 different sizes, larger one a photocopy) "Unhappy men", written by Dane Giraud & Kelly Kilgour [Director Richard Rugg]. 12-15 March [2003] Verona and Friends; a stirring collection of musical collaborations in a show for warm summer evenings. 4-8 February [2003]. "Wats up Bro?"; dark comedy Maori musical, written by Jamie McCaskill, directed by Simon Ferry. 12-15 February [2003]. (2 copies) "Wedding speeches", written and performed by Millen Baird, directed by Tim McLachlan. 1-5 July 2003. (2 different sizes) See other posters for the same year at D and E sizes. Quantity: 40 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters sizes varying around 420 x 300 mm. Provenance: Most donated by Bats Theatre in 2004.

Date: 2013

Reference: Eph-E-VARIETY-2013

Description: Includes: Mary Tobin presents Stephen K Amos. Opera House, 5 May 2013. NZ International Comedy Festival 2013 First laughs, hosted by Jeremy Corbett. Opera House 28 April [2013]. NZ International Comedy Festival 2013 Fuse Circus presents "Campground chaos". The Lagoon Lawn, St Johns Bar Wellington Waterfront, 28 Feb - 10 Mar [2013] Diva Productions presents The Grand Ole Topp'ry, starring the Topp Twins, Delaney Davidson, Marlon Williams, Tami Neilson, Dave Khan, The Johnnys, Eb & Sparrow. Napier Municipal Theatre 24 Oct; Palmerston North Regent on Broadway 25 Oct; Wellington Opera House 26 Oct [2013] Late laughs: Guy Williams, Nick Rado, TJ McDonald. San Francisco Bathhouse, every Fri & Sat 3-18 May [2013]. NZ International Comedy Festival 2013 NZ International Comedy Festival 2013. Comedyfestival.co.nz, 26 April - 19 May [2013]. Yellow poster NZ International Comedy Festival 2013. Comedyfestival.co.nz, 26 April - 19 May [2013] (Shows photograph of head of a laughing man) NZ International Comedy Festival 2013. Comedyfestival.co.nz, 26 April - 19 May [2013] (Shows photograph of head of a laughing woman) Laugh yourself silly. Comedyfestival.co.nz, 26 April - 19 May [2013]. Yellow poster (2 copies) Notorious proudly presents Ben Hurley, Steve Wrigley. "More live and more unleashed". NZ International Comedy Festival 2013. Wellington Downstage 7-11 May; Auckland Rangatira at Q Theatre 14-18 May [2013] The Nudge. Matterhorn, 13 April [2013] TV3 presents "7 Days" [Tour December 2013] Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun 2013. St James Theatre Wellington 5-6 February [2013] The Industrial Burlesque Collective presents Zomburlesque Resurrection. Bar Bodega, 9-12, 16-19 July [2013] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying up to 840 mm.

Date: 2004 - 2005

Reference: Eph-D-VARIETY-2004/2005

Description: Includes: 2004: Hot Pink does Vegas; a game show of Elvis proportions. Starring the Hot Pink poet, Penny Ashton. Auckland Paradise Bar 11-15 May; Wellington BATS Theatre 19-22 May; Christchurch Harbour Light Lyttelton 27-28 May [2004] Gait presents "Kaboom; the legacy of rocketmen". Explosive contact with foreign madmen and their wild machinery! Launching March 3/4/5 2004, Civic Square at 12.15. www.gaitproductions.co.nz [2004] Bring on the laughs ... New Zealand International Comedy festival, Wellington 3-22 May [2004] Taika's incredible show. His funny power is too intensity! Wellington BATS Theatre 12-15 May; Auckland Silo Theatre 18-22 May [2004] Wellington Improvisation Troupe. The secret origin of Improv. One night only! Super improv comedy directed by international legend Keith Johnstone. Ilott Theatre, 27 June [2004] Xprov. www.Xprov.co.nz extreme imporised comedy. 1 night only, Indigo, 171 Cuba St [2004] 2005: The Drag Kings present "Dick 'n' Mix; it takes all sorts". Downstage Theatre, Friday and Saturday nights, 6-7, 13-14 May [2005] "And now for your amuseMINT...". Allen's Oddfellows New Zealand International Comedy Festival. Wellington 3-21 May [2005] The 7 Fingers. "One of the best shows of the decade" ... (all former Cirque de Soleil members). Wespac St James Theatre, 2-6 March [2005] These school holidays ... go bananas! Brand new 2005 show; over 40 nursery rhymes. Wellington Town Hall, 24 September [2005] (2 copies) The 2005 Oddfellows NZ International Comedy Festival presents Upper Hutt Genesis Theatre "Stand up for Upper Hutt" (with Ben Hurley, Jan Maree, Michele A'Court, James Nokise). Genesis Theatre, Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre Upper Hutt, 6-7 May [2005] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes ranging up to 600 mm.

Date: 2007 - 2009

Reference: Eph-E-VARIETY-2007/2009

Description: Includes: 2007: Comedy.co.nz Productions presents the best of British standup! Stephen Amos "All of me", with special guest Ben Hurley, Manukau 10 May; Auckland 11-12 May; Wellington 15-19 May [2007. 2007 NZ International Comedy festival Brendhan Lovegrove. "The emperor's new show". Wellington San Francisco Bathhouse 9-12 May; Auckland Town Hall 23-26 May. 2007 NZ International Comedy Festival Those Indian Guys, Tarun Mohanbhai and Rajeev Varma. "From India with love". Directed by Te Radar. [Tour itinerary 6 February - 31 March 2007] Tarun Mohanbhai in "One Mic Stand". Auckland Aotea Centre 8-12 May; Wellington San Francisco Bathhouse 15-19 May 2007. 2007 NZ International Comedy Festival Adrian Bohm presenrts the creator and stoar of TV's "Black Books", Dylan Moran. [Tour itinerary Auckland St James 9-10 May; Christchurch Town Hall 12 May; Invercargill Civic Theatre 13 May; Wellington Westpac St James 15-16 May 2007. 2007 NZ International Comedy Festival Thomas & Friends, live on stage [Tour itinerary Rotorua, Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch, 19-27 October 2007] Topp Twins recovery tour, Auckland, Taupo, Hastings, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wanganui, New Plymouth, Wellington, 4-27 October [2007] Kevin Bloody Wilson. The Disgraceland tour 2007 {Tour itinerary 8 June - 3 July 2007] 2008: The Big Show; an international comedy showcase. 4 world class comedians live at the Opera House (Neil Delamere, Ireland; John Fothergill, England; Eddie Ifft, USA; MC Mickey D, Australia). 7-10 May 2008. NZ International Comedy Festival 2008. (2 copies) Cirque Ici. Secret (France) Waterfront Wellington, 22 Feb - 16 March 2008 (New Zealand International Arts Festival) Nik Coppin. "Spiders, Man!" Nz International Comedy festival 2008. Auckland transmission Room 1-3 May; Wellington, Bodega 7-10 May [2008] Maggie Gerrand presents Lenny Henry, "Where you from?" Auckland Aotea Centre 28 July; Christchurch Town Hall 25 July; New Plymouth TSB Showplace 26 July; Wellington Michael Fowler Centre 31 July [2008] Remuera Housewives Support Group. Tuesday 11 am.Topaz Room, The Hilton. Canapes by Jean Phillipe. NZ International Comedy Festival 2008 (2 copies) 2009: Armageddon Expo. Gaming, fantasy, sci-fi, collectibles, anime, celebrities and more! TSB Bank Arena Wellington, 4-5th April 2009 Comedy Christmas Gala; a 2-hour feast of local & international comedy, hosted by Brendhan Lovegrove. {With} Jarlath Regan (Ire), Ben Hurley (NZ), Zoe Lyons (UK), Jeremy Elwood (NZ), Wilson Dixon (USA), Michele A'Court (NZ) [Tour itinerary Hastings; New Plymouth, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown 9-13 December [2009] Notorious Entertainment proudly presents "Simon McKinney tells a bit of a yarn' [Tour itinerary Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland, 4 April, 9 May, 23 May 2009] Kevin Bloody Wilson, Dilligaf Cafe world tour, with special guest Jenny Talia [Tour itinerary 15 April - 8 May 2009] Notorious Entertainment proudly presents Steve Wrigley, Billy T Award winner 2008. "Of mates & mischief". Dunedin 2-4 April; Auckland 2-9 May; Wellington 12-16 May. NZ International Comedy Festival 2009 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying up to 840 mm.

Date: 2003 - 2004

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-2003/2004

Description: Includes: Michele A’Court, Jeremy Elwood. Stand up Comedy at its best- LIVE. Indigo [Wellington], 12-13 November [2003]. Creative NZ: Amalgam's new work. The hand of God can intervene. "Simia ex machina". Happy [Wellington], 21-23, 24, 27-30 August [2003]. Vaughan King, Ben Hurley, Steve Wrigley, Dave Smith. Section 8: The certifiably funny tour 2003. Rose & Shamrock (Havelock North), 7 August; Cat ‘n’ Fiddle (Hastings), 8 August; The Mill (New Plymouth), 9 August; Diablos (Palmerston North), 12 August; Stellar Bar (Masterton), 13 August; Indigo Bar (Wellington), 14 August; The Black Harp (Wellington), 20 August, with Michele A’court; Brewers Bar (Mt Maunganui), 21 August; The Pig and Whistle (Rotorua), 22 August; Classic Comedy bar (Auckland), 23 August [2003]. The Great Night Out concert for children in Iraq. Andrew Laing, Laura Hill, Donogh Rees, Gareth Farr, Mere Boynton, Kate Harcourt, Lorae Parry, Pinky Agnew, Sue Dunlop, Bridget Douglas and Jeremy Fitzsimons, Aivale Cole, Michael Nicolas Williams, Paul Jenden, Louis Solino, Jan Preston, Ban Abdul, members of the Wellington Iraqi Community, Wayne Mason, Frankie Stevens, Ray Mercer, the Beat Girls, and members of Strike. Wellington Town Hall (Wellington), 3 August [2003]. Kapital Kidz Theatre, written and directed by Bev Driscoll. Sidney- A Snail’s Tale. Zeal (Wellington), 7-18 July 2003. Jane Keller, accompanist Michael Williams. Bigger is better. Gryphon Theatre [Wellington], 16-21 September [2003]. Mike King. National Pride Tour: Your King needs you! Forum North (Whangarei), 18 February; Founders Theatre (Hamilton), 20 February; Tauranga (Baycourt), 21 February; Convention Centre (Rotorua), 22 February; Whakatane Little Theatre (Whakatane), 23 February; Municipal Theatre (Napier), 25 February; The Michael Fowler Centre (Wellington), 27 February; Marlborough Centre (Blenheim); Nelson School of Music (Nelson), 1 March; Regent Theatre (Greymouth), 2 March; Civic Theatre (Invercargill), 4 March; Regent Theatre (Dunedin), 5 March; Theatre Royal (Timaru), 6 March; Theatre Royal (Christchurch), 7 March; Thames Civic Centre (Thames), 11 March; Regent on Broadway (Palmerston North), 12 March; Opera House (Wanganui), 13 March; TSB Theatre (New Plymouth), 14 March; Great Lake Centre (Taupo), 15 March; St James Theatre (Auckland), 22 March [2003]. Laughing With Samoans: Refreshed. Eteuati Ete, Tofiga Fepulea’i. Memorial Theatre Victoria University [Wellington], 23 August [2003]. Laughing With Samoans: Refreshed. Eteuati Ete, Tofiga Fepulea’i. Memorial Theatre Victoria University [Wellington], 27-28 November [2003]. The Paua Girls. The Paua Girls: A circus/fashion fusion to delight the senses and tickle the fancy. Shed 6 (Wellington), 21 February- 1 March 2003. Pulp Comedy: The Wellington Trials. MC Sully O’Sullivan. Indigo [Wellington], 22 [January?], Flight of the Conchords, Fiona Mackinnon, Steve Wrigley, Mathew Hegan, Chris Parkin; 23 [January?], Michael Shadbolt, Ben Hurley, Mrs.Peacock, Jesse Mulligan, Taika Cohen [2003]. Real Kiwis Real Comedy. Taika Cohen, MC Jesse Mulligan, Nigel Corbett, Tom Gilmartin. Indigo (Wellington), 21 August [2003]. Michael Shadbolt, Ben Caste, Fiona MacKinnon. Comedy Thursdays: Two Years in The City. Indigo [Wellington], 20 November [2003]. Soul Project: who brings the flavour. (With Afronesia, Ladi6, Nat Rose, Lisa Tomlins, Deva Mahal, Hollie Smith). Bodega [Wellington], 30 November [2003]. Wellington Improvisation Troupe. Battle of Wits. Gryphon Theatre [Wellington], 4-6 December 2003. 2004: Armaggedon Pulp Culture Expo. Wellington Events Centre (Wellington), 25-26 September 2004. Ezequiel Balmori. “A War on Idiots”. Monkey House Bar (Auckland), 5-8 May; BATS (Wellington), 12-15 May 2004. Ewan Gilmour. Laugh with the west. Zebos (Wellington), 3 June [2004]. The Imperial Russian Ice Stars. The Sleeping Beauty on ICE. Westpac, St James Theatre (Wellington), from 30 June [2004]. Programme and poster. Inner Constellations: Bizzare tales of love, loss and astronomy. Laurice Gilbert, Freya Daly, Pipi Ayesha Evans, Robin Brew, Ayden Jacobs, Peter Daly, members of Jacky Tar, Craig Irie and Bnd. Soundings Theatre (Te Papa), 14- 16 September 2004. Mike King. “New Zealand’s face of stand-up comedy”. Live at Zebos. Zebos [Wellington], 8 May [2004]. Make ‘Em Laugh: the best of Broadway’s comic gems. Onstage Wellington Productions Wellington, Director: Kevin Baddiley, Musical Director: Carey Ure. National Library Auditorium (Wellington), 6-7 August; Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre (Upper Hutt), 12-14 August 2004. Out of Hand Productions. "Boxes"; two of New Zealand’s top professional puppeteers. McKenzie Theatre, Capital E (Wellington), 7-24 January 2004. (2 copies) Martin Pearson. The Unfinished Spelling Errors of Bolkien, PART ONE: “The Lost Grocery List of Tolkien”, PART TWO: “The Unfinished Spelling Errors of Bolkien”, PART THREE: “The Digitally re-mastered Thumbprint of Tolkien”. The National Library Auditorium (Wellington), 11 June 2004. The Return of the Drag Kings: Comedy Cabaret for Anyone who is a Man or a Woman or Thinking of Becoming One. Andrea Harness, Cathie Sheat, Jac Lynch, Jack Byrne, Margaret Tolland, Toni Regan, Val Little, Sam McBreth, Anny Freitas. The Big Kumara (Wellington), 12-14 August [2004] ROADWORKS (A Red Mole Production). The (un)known island: tales of trade. WACT Studio (Wellington), 3-10 November 2004. We’ll Meet Again: A musical tribute to those who served their country. The Beat Girls and the Swing Band of the Royal New Zealand Airforce, Ray Henwood, Anne Pacey, Bill Watkins, Grant Winterburn, Theo R’eo, Feet With Heat. Wellington Town Hall (Wellington), 25 April [2004]. Whopper Chopper Seaside Extravaganza: The Greatest Show on Earth. International Pirate Convention. New Brighton Beach (Christchurch), 8 November, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Koa, Top Knot; Picton Foreshore (Picton), 15 November, Trinity Roots, Koa, Top Knot, Rikki Gooch; Mission Bay (Auckland), 6 December 2003, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Cian, Zen, Koa; Castlecliff (Wanganui), 3 January, Cornerstone Roots, Koa, Top Knot; Ngamotu Beach (New Plymouth), 10 January, Rhombus, Koa, Top Knot; Frank Kitts Park (Wellington), 19 January, Jacky Tar, Olmecha, Koa, Top Knot; Titahi Bay (Hutt City), 25 January, Caribean Theme, Rhombus, Recloose, Koa, Top Knot; Hikoikoi Reserve (Porirua City), 1 February, Africa Theme, Modern Afro, Beat Quintet, Afronesia, Koa, Top Knot; QE Park (Kapiti Coast), 8 February, Pacifica Theme, The Black Seeds, Recloose, Koa, Top Knot; Shoreland Park (Wellington), 15 February 2004, India Theme, Tufaan Express, Bad Apple Orchestra, Koa, Top Knot. Jeanette Wilson. An evening’s entertainment: Messages from the other side! The Illot Theatre, Wellington Town Hall (Wellington), 27-28 August [2004]. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources, including Sticky Fingers, and Wadestown Public Library.

Date: 2008

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-2008

Description: Includes: The Double-Header!; incredible stand-up featuring Noor Razzak & Emma Olsen. Bluenote Bar, 8-10 May [2008]. NZ International Comedy Festival 2008 Dai Henwood, star of C4 & NZ's funniest comedian! Plus special guests. The Hut Bar, Upper Hutt, 20 August [2008] International Improv Duo "Funk Rabbit". Bats Theatre, 6-10 May [2008]. NZ International Comedy Festival 2008 The Kiwi Comedy Club; three big headliners for the price of one: Te Radar, Simon McKinney; hosted by 2008 Billy T winner Steve Wrigley. Blue Note Bar, 191 Cuba Street, 2 August [2008] Arts on Tour presents "The legend returns", with Cynthia Fortitude and Gertrude Rallentando. Hilarity! Hysteria! Hot flushes! Endorphins released live on stage! [with Helen Moulder and Rose Beauchamp] (Annotated copy addressed to the Alexander Turnbull Library by Rose and Helen; the word "flushes" has been crossed out and replaced with "tea") Stage of Origin. Who has more talent on stage? "Rugby Code heros", featuring Tofiga Fepuleai, Robbie Magasiva. Auckland Rugby Union vs Wellington Rugby Union. Michael Fowler Centre, 7 July [2008] Tim Woods presents one-man Stage Wars trilogy, written and performed by Charles Ross. Auckland Skycity Theatre 6-10 May; Wellington Soundings Theatre Te Papa 20-24 May [2008]. NZ International Comedy Festival 2008 15th annual Storyline Festival of New Zealand Children's Writers and Illustrators, 8-15 June 2008. Wellington free family day, Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre, 8 June [2008] Teen Idol 2. Karaoke. Newtown Library, 15 August [2008]. Sub Text 08 18 July - 29 August [2008]Subtext 08 The Wellington Comedy Club presents a very special show welcoming back to Wellington the top award winners from the NZ International Comedy festival: Ben Hurley, Steve Wrigley. One show only. San Fran Bath House, 7 June [2008] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm.

Date: 2009 - 2010

Reference: Eph-D-VARIETY-2009/2010

Description: Includes: 2009: Comedy now! NZ International Comedy Festival 2009. Wellington 3-23 May 2009 (2 copies) Andrew Guild and Simon Bryce for AG Productions present "Busting out!" featuring Emma Powell & Bev Killick. Created by Emma Powell; directed by Terence O'Connell. Strictly limited season. Opera House Wellington, from 9 September [2009] (2 copies) The Fringe Bar. [Corner of] Cuba Str [and] Vivian St. Your ultimate venue for the best comedy the Fringe Festival has to offer! [Sponsors] Phantom Billstickers Ltd / Matua Valley Notorious Entertainment proudly presents The Notorious Comedy Tour. Ben Hurley, Dai Henwood, Steve Wrigley. [Tour itinerary 21 February - 6 March 2009]. Orientation 2009 Meanwhile back at the Wellington Comedy Club: February '09 edition: Thursday 5th Benjamin Crellin; Thursday 12th James Nokise; Tuesday 17th Rookies and new material; Thursday 19th Andrew Clay. 8pm start - TheSanFranBathHouse - 171 Cuba St Meanwhile back at the Wellington Comedy Club: March '09 edition: Tuesday 10th The Raw Comedy Quest; Thursday 12th Jeremy Elwood; Thursday 19th Jan Maree; Thursday 26th Mark Scott. 8pm start - TheSanFranBathHouse - 171 Cuba St Kevin Bloody Wilson. Dilligaf Cafe world tour, with special guest Jenny Talia from Australia. [Tour itinerary 15 April - 8 May 2009] 2010: Steve Wrigley, live on tour in 2010; with special guest Justine Smith. Napier Cabanna Bar 17 September; Carterton The Lounge 18 September; Wellington San Fran Bath House 19 September; Auckland Classic Studio 22-25 September [2010] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes ranging up to 600 mm.

Date: 2013

From: [Posters up to A0 size, for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand. 2013]

By: TV 3 Network

Reference: Eph-E-VARIETY-2013-02

Description: Poster advertising a tour by eight comedians from the "7 Days" television programme shows a group photograph - from left: Ben Hurley, Jeremy Elwood, Paul Ego, Jeremy Corbett, Dai Henwood, Urzilla Carlson, Steve Wrigley, Josh Thomson. Below is the itinerary for the tour: Dunedin Regent Theatre 7 Dec; Christchurch St Margaret's College 8 Dec; Aurora Centre 9 Dec; Hamilton Founders Theatre 15 Dec, Tauranga Baycourt Theatre 16 Dec; Napier Municipal Theatre 17 Dec; New Plymouth Stadium 18 Dec, Pamerston North Regent on Broadway 19 Dec, Wellington Opera House 20 Dec, Auckland Vodafone Events Centre 21 December 2013. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on poster 840 x 595 mm. Provenance: Donated by Phantom Billstickers Ltd in March 2014