Boniface, Ken, active 1957

Date: 1950 - 1952

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1950/1952

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1950: Postcard. "Qua Qual", "Shen Yoni Hlabangano Sheeba Solomon", [and] "Shonna". [ca 1950] (In separate folder) The management of the Ophir Rees Overseas Revue Company, by arrangement with Royston's Variety Players, Australia, present new the Ophir Rees show, 1950 in "Fanny get your fun". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 20 May 1950. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson's Theatre Ltd present The Kiwis, New Zealand Revue Company in their programme "Tripoli". Producer and musical director Terry Vaughan. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 6 September 1950. Programme (autographed) The management of the Ophir Rees Overseas Revue Company, by arrangement with Royston's Variety Players, Australia, present new the Ophir Rees show, 1950 in "Star and garters". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 20 May 1950. Programme (2 copies) 1951: Trevor King proudly presents Centennial 100 pound stage quest for talent. Semi finals. Semi final no. 2 (With Ken Boniface, accompanist and 33 listed contestants). Civic Theatre [Christchurch. 1951]. Programme J C Williamson's Theatres Ltd present "The Kiwis" in their programme "Benghazi", produced by Terry Vaughan. Grand Opera House Wellington [June 1951]. Programme Edgley & Dawe Pty Ltd cheerfully present The Midnight Frolics variety season. 30 stars of stage and radio and 12 international variety acts ... Grand farewell programme. [Wellington, November 1951]. Programme (2 copies) Paramount Playhouse vaudeville season. Pan-Yue-Jen Troupe. Paramount Playhouse Courtenay Place Wellington, commencing 4 April 1951. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin presents "The tourist trade", featuring international all star variety. Grand Opera House, 2 April 1951. Programme (2 copies) 1952: Celebrity Theatres Pty Ltd (Harry Wren director) present the hilariously happy musical revue "Gay fiesta" starring Miss Gladys Moncrieff, George Wallace. Grand Opera House, season commencing 23 February 1952. Programme (2 copies) Celebrity Theatres Pty Ltd (Harry Wren director) present the hilariously happy musical revue "Gay fiesta" starring Miss Gladys Moncrieff, George Wallace. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 6 February [1952]. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "Ice Follie". 40 international skating champions ... in Armand Perren's spectacular ice laugh revue. St James Wellington, commencing 12 May 1952. Programme Ophir Rees Attractions Ltd proudly present The Kentucky Minstrels and Variety Revue, nightly (With Al Mack and Eddie Edwards, Australia's foremost comedy duo). "Cinderella" pantomime at matinees. Grand Opera House Wellington [1952/1953]. Programme (2 copies) Ophir Rees Attractions Ltd proudly present The Kentucky Minstrels and Variety Revue, nightly (With Al Mack and Eddie Edwards, Australia's foremost comedy duo). "Cinderella" pantomime at matinees. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, [January 1953]. Programme Ophir Rees Attractions Ltd proudly presents The Kentucky Minstrels and Variety Revue Mack, Australia's Minister of Mirth, Eddie Edwards, England's Emperor of Fun, plus all-star variety revue, featuring Arnedis Duo, Elsa Robins, Eugene & Carlotta, Stan Craig, Astley & Jenny, Dellamere, the 3 Warrens, Evans & Martin, the Martinettis, Arthur Hannell, the Saddler Twins, and Vince Burke. Special matinee attraction "Cinderella". Grand Gala opening, Grand Opera House, Boxing Day, December 26th [1952]. Promotional pamphlet (2 copies). Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1957

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

By: F W Larcombe Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Variety-1957-02

Description: Poster for a variety show has a central photograph of crowds outside a Johnny Cooper Variety Roundup show. The poster lists other performers: The Wakefield Brothers ("Canterbury's Cavaliers of Song"), Doreen Noble (piano accordion), Roy Cook (Al Jolson act), the Wildcats ("terrific Elvis Presley act"), Watson Raines ("N.Z.'s own triple-voiced ventriloquist"), Ken Boniface (playing "Univox" electric organ), Crazy Quiz, Tom Fagin (trumpet), Isola Bennet [Bennett] ("extraordinary Maori poi dancer"), the Skyliners (novelty), Downey & Smith (Stan Freberg impersonations), Vantini (trick cyclist), Joyce Osborne (singer), Michael Crofts ("our own N.Z. Platters"). Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph and block print, on two joined sheets totalling 975 x 380 mm.

Date: 1956 - 1957

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1956/1957

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1956: King of balance. Rih-Aruso original. Booklet. 1956 David N Martin presents his greatest entertainment in "Colored rhapsody"; exotic sensational revue. Tivoli [Sydney. 1956]. Programme Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd in association with Ziegfeld Theatrical Productions proudly present the world-famous all-coloured American musical revue "Harlem Blackbirds", produced written and directed by Larry Steele. Grand Opera House Wellington, [1956]. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "Peep show", a joyous revue of merriment & fun featuring wolrd stars of variety [1956. Programme with Auckland advertising] Bertie "Rhythm" King's Sepia Aces, London's top night-spot band! Red-hot coloured rhythm! World tour (With Benny Aaron, John Maynard, Arthur Bennett, Ancel McLaren, Eve Dutton, Joe Appleton, Lester Thompson, Larry Atwell, Dudley Hyslop). Direction R J Kerridge [1956]. Programme R J Kerridge and Armand Perren present the new big idea in entertainment "Spice and ice", international variety and skating personalities combined on stage & ice (With Billy Rayes & Doris Faye, Jack Powell, the Crazy Cooks, Reg Park, Geoff Thorne & Joe Whitehouse, Joyce Thomas, Joe Lawman & Joy, Barbara Howe, Rih-Aruso, Wim de Jong & Dorothy Dee). [1956 tour programme] R J Kerridge presents Armand Perren's Screamline! Streamline! "Spice and ice", international variety and skating personalities combined on stage & ice. St James Theatre [Wellington?], commencing 11 October [1956]. Flyer 1957: Amalgamated Theatres (N.Z.) Ltd proudly present their 300 [pound] "talent search", produced by Trevor King, Crystal Palace Christchurch. Musical director Ken Boniface. Grand finals [July? 1957]. Programme Harry Fagin proudly presents "Variety round-up"; a variety revue featuring our own New Zealand talent of stage, radio and recordings (With Ken Boniface, Watson Raines, the Wildcats (Peter McMullan, Gerald McMullan, Danny McGurr), Michael Crofts, Joyce Osborne, the Wakefield Bros, Johnny Cooper (cover photograph), Vantini, Isola Bennett). New Zealand tour 1957. Programme and pink ticket By arrangement with S A Gorlinsky of London, J C Williamson Theatres Ltd (N.Z.) and David N Martin present Katherine Dunham and her company of dancers, singers, musicians. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 16 March 1957. Programme By arrangement with S A Gorlinsky of London, J C Williamson Theatres Ltd (N.Z.) and David N Martin present Katherine Dunham and her company of dancers, singers, musicians. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 8 April 1957. Programme and promotional pamphlet By arrangement with Kerridge-Odeon, Celebrity Circuit presents Harry Wren's production "The good old days". Civic Theatre, commencing 3 September 1957. Promotional pamphlet (2 copies) By arrangement with Kerridge-Odeon, Celebrity Circuit presents Harry Wren's production "The good old days". (With George Wallace, Maurice Colleano, Jim Gerald, Morry Barling, Jimmy White, Enso Toppano, Nanette Allan, Jan Pritchard, George Clarkes, Peggy Mortimer, Bill French, Jenny Howard, Millie Hansen, Queenie Paul, Jack O'Dowd, the Balcombes). New Zealand tour commencing 26 June 1957. Programme Victoria University extravaganza 1957. "Up the poll"; original script and lyrics by Frank Curtin; adapation and additional dialogue by Ian Rich and Bill Sheat and others. Town Hall Lower Hutt; Opera House Wellington; Municipal Theatre Hastings. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1957

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

By: F W Larcombe Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Variety-1957-01

Description: Poster for a variety show has a central photograph of crowds outside a Johnny Cooper Variety Roundup show. The poster lists other performers: The Wakefield Brothers ("Canterbury's Cavaliers of Song"), Doreen Noble (piano accordion), Roy Cook (Al Jolson act), the Wildcats ("terrific Elvis Presley act"), Watson Raines ("N.Z.'s own triple-voiced ventriloquist"), Ken Boniface (playing "Univox" electric organ), Tom Fagin (trumpet), Isola Bennet [Bennett] ("extraordinary Maori poi dancer"), the Skyliners (novelty), Downey & Smith (Stan Freberg impersonations), Vantini (trick cyclist), Joyce Osborne (singer), Michael Crofts ("our own N.Z. Platters"). Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph and block print, on two joined sheets totalling 975 x 380 mm.