Asher, Christina, active 1980-2000s

Date: 1984

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-1984

Description: Includes: Artattack Cafe. 59 Brougham St., Mount Victoria Wellington. Performance, live music, exhibitions, readings [1984] Beyond ANZUS concert. Big Sideways final NZ appearance; Topp Twins, Troupers. Also featuring the Brandon Intermediate Polynesian Club. Old Town Hall Sunday June 17... [1984] "Break a leg, dahling", or "Backstage at Upstage", a musical comedy in three acts, written by Michael McDonald, starring Vivienne Labone, Christina Asher, Tim Bridgewater. Upstage Café, 28-29 December [1984] On tour direct from Crystal T's, Melbourne, the Real Thing Entertainment Australia presents Ladies night; "The real thing", starring the Queen of drag Miss Julien Deen ... appearing at Exchequers Cabaret, 6-24 June [1984 or 1985] (2 copies) Grand variety concert in aid of mental health; hosted by Peter Sledmere and Ann Pacey; directed by Ann Pacey. State Opera House, 15 October [1984]. Poster has list of the 18 performers in the show Hokoeka Whanau Hui;. Hokoeka Marae, Plimmerton, 19 February [1984] The Gary McCormick post Olympic Cabaret, featuring Steve Thomas, Cilla McQueen, Gary McCormick, Dave McCartney. Star & Garter, 17-18 August; Gladstone 18 August [1984] (2 copies) A special night out for people who like to enjoy themselves. His Worship the Mayor Tim Shadbolt and Listener columnist, humourist and poet Gary McCormick, speaking on "Life, love and other concrete matters!". A night of hilarity and fun [space of venue, date details below. 1984] Direct from England, Andrew Newton "World famous" hypnotist. Lower Hutt Town Hall, 7 October [1984] Direct from England, Andrew Newton "World famous" hypnotist. Michael Fowler Centre, 4 November [1984] Direct from London! Bob ("On the buses") Grant ... the laugh-a-minute topless adult risque revue "The naughtiest show in town!". Olivers Cabaret, 3-13 October [1984] Newtown Community & Culture Centre Revue Company present "Looking on the bright side"; support groups, soloists, chorus, ballet. Newtown Community Centre (3 copies, each raising funds for a different organisation: Parish of Wellington South 10 November; Schizophrenia Fellowship 24 August, Community Funds 27 October 1984) "Pack up your troubles", written and directed by Brian Clark. A new war time musical revue. Operatic Barracks, 29 Vivian Street, 27 October - 10 November [1984] High speed hilarity in the transit lane with Linden Wilkinson, directed by Aileen O'Sullivan. Artattack, 59 Brougham Str, 13-167, 20-22 December [1984] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm.

Date: 1984

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1984

Description: Includes programmes for: Anna Holmes [and] Bronwyn Judge present "Created woman; the tale of Blodeuwedd from the Mabinogi". Presented with the assistance of the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council. Tour pamphlet April - May 1984 (2 copies) The Dance Centre. Free dance classes for the Dance Centre's 1984 opening week. 30 January - 2 February [1984]. Timetable flier Dunedin Dance Theatre (With Jan Bolwell, Terry MacTavish, Carol Brown, Kerry Dougherty, Susan Graham-Fraser, Philippa Laverty, Susan McKewen, Susan Malthus, Samantha Welch). [University Memorial Theatre Wellington, 14-18 May 1984]. Programme (2 copies) Impulse Dance Theatre. Frames art gallery tour. Hastings City Cultural Centre, [1984]. Flier Impusle Dance Theatre Schools programme, with the support of QEII Arts Council and the Education Department. Pamphlet application form [1984?] (2 copies) New Zealand Students Arts Council presents from New York Paul Jenden's "Public figures"; a dance revue. (With Paul Jenden, Louis Solino and Christina Asher). New Zealand tour April - May 1984. Promotional pamphlet (2 copies) and programme Limbs Dance Company. Auckland His Majesty's 15 March; Wanganui Municipal Opera House 21 March; Wellington State Opera House 23 March [1984]. Flier (2 copies) Limbs Dance Company. 'Souvenirs' tour. James Hay Theatre Christchurch, 9-10 November [1984]. Flier Limbs Dance Company. 'Souvenirs' tour. July-August [1984]. Itinerary Royal Academy of Dancing International Summer School, directed by Julia Farron. New Zealand. Final performance 28 January 1984. Programme Deirdre Tarrant Dance Theatre presents "The wizard of Oz; a dance fantasy" at the State Opera House, also "Silks" with Footnote Dance Company [1984?]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying under 250 mm.

Date: 1982 - 2013

By: Ginn, Victoria, 1952-

Reference: Eph-D-OPERA-Jenden

Description: Includes New Zealand and overseas posters, for dance performances and musicals: 1982: Dow Summer Arts. Modern dance suite - Louis Solino & Paul Jenden. Hong Kong Arts Centre presentation, Studio Theatre, 16-18 July 1982 1984: Metropol. Verein Wiener Stadtfeste prasentiert im Metropol, Hernalser Hauptstr 55, 1170 Wien 43 35 43. September '84. "Wiener Herbst - Metropol Musical" [Dance performance sensation Louis Solino & Paul Jenden Tanz-Revue aus New-York, Thurs 27 - Friday 28 September 1984] The New Zealand Students Arts Council presents ... from New York, Paul Jenden's "Public figures" ... and other dances. With the assistance of the QEII Arts Council of New Zealand [1984]. Photograph Victoria Ginn (Shows from left: Louis Solino, Christina Asher, Paul Jenden) (2 copies) ca 1984?: Louis Solino from New York [and] Paul Jenden. New dance. Tangente, danse actuelle, 1596 rue St Laurent, Montreal, Quebec H2X 2T1 ca 1984?] Paul Jenden [and] Louis Solino. "Hansel und Gretel" Tanztheater / Komodie [ca 1984?] 1985: Paul Jenden, Louis Solino in "Dead ballerinas"; a light-hearted tragedy in dance. Wellington Bats Theatre 14-24 Mar; Christchurch Southern Ballet Theatre 18-20 April; Auckland Limbs Dance Studio 17-19, 24-26 May [1985] 1993: "Dancing the gay fandango" [by Paul Jenden]. Taki Rua Depot Theatre, March 23 - April 3; Watershed May 18 - May 22. Supported by the QEII Arts Council and the Devotion Trust (Shows photograph of the bodies of Louis Solino (left) and Paul Jenden (right) "The Hairy Maclary show". ASB Aotea Art Ed in association with Mallinson Rendel. By Paul Jenden and Jan Bolton, based on the books written and illustrated by Lynley Dodd. Also featuring the Aotea Art Ed Choir. Aotea Centre, 23-28 August [1993] 1994: Fandango presents "Fruitful gestures". Taki Rua Theatre. 10-24 December [1994] 1995: "Foreign bodies" ... with Fandango. [Sheet of four different images, pastiches of 1950s sci-fi film stills. 1995] Foreign bodies; intergalactic issue November 2106. Aliens exist! Live on stage November 1-11. Downstage [1995?] 1999: Maclary Theatre Productions presents "Slinky", an April holiday treat, by Paul Jenden and Jan Bolton, based on the books by Lynley Dodd. A brand new musical from the team that brought you "A dragon in a wagon". Maidment Theatre, 10-18 April 1999. Fairy Stories uncorks 1,000 years of laughter. Paul Jenden's "1001 nights". Circa Studio, Nove 25 - Dec 31 [1999] (Shows Louis Solino) 2000: Maclary Theatre Productions presents "The nickle nackle tree", based on the book by Lynley Dodd. An April holiday treat! 12-20 April. A brand new musical from the team that brought you "The Hairy Maclary show". Maidment Theatre [2000] "2000 nights; a space idiocy". Another Fairy Stories adventure, opens 11 Nov. Circa Studio. Printed digital courtesy of Truprint [2000] Paul Jenden's "More dance for dummies". Circa Studio, from July 27 [2000] Undated: Maclary Theatre Productions presents "A dragon in a wagon", by Paul Jenden and Joan Bolton, based on the book by Lynley Dodd. An April holiday treat! 12-20 April. Another musical from the team that brought you "The nickle nackle tree" Maidment Theatre [?2000s] 2006: "Troy the musical", written by Paul Jenden; music by Gareth Farr. A silly, serious, totally fun night out. Circa Theatre, 24 June - 22 July [2006] 2013: "C; a musical", written and directed by Paul Jenden; music composed by Gareth Farr. Starring Jackie Clarke, Danny Mulheron, Jane Waddell, Louis Solino & Sue Alexander. Circa Theatre, 6 July - 3 August [2013] Folder of clippings includes: Evening Post 17 November 1993 page 27. Photo by Jocelyn Carlin of Louis Solino (standing) and Paul Jenden Capital Times, 25-31 October 1995, front cover. Portrait photograph of Paul Jenden Capital Times, 13-19 2002, front cover. Photo of three actors in pig costume: Paul Jenden (left), Kate O'Rourke (centre), Louis Solino (right) (Identified by Louis Solino, 2014) Capital Times, 13-19 2002, page ?. Fairytales - the unsanitised version Two undated clippings, probably Capital Times, about "Dancing the gay fandango" (photo Victoria Ginn)[1993?], and "More dance for dummies" (2000) Quantity: 12 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 7 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 1 folder of clippings. Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying up to 595 x 420 mm. Provenance: Some posters purchased from a private vendor, January 2014; some donated by Mrs Joann Fry, New Jersey, USA in 2014. Transfers: Other material of the same provenance is housed at DPP-Group-0007, PA-Group-00899 and MS-Group-2279. - - Costumes and related sculpture have gone to Te Papa and some offered to Dowse Art Museum.

Date: 1991

By: Taki Rua Productions Society Inc; Sameshima, Haruhiko, 1958-

Reference: Eph-C-DEPOT-1991

Description: Includes: "The butcher's wife", a comic tale of sex, celery and Sinatra. Taki Rua Depot, October 2-19 [1991] Photo Haru Sameshima (2 copies) The Pushing Up Daisies Collective presents "Dead tragic", devised by Michael Williams; directed by Christina Asher, with Emma Kinane, Katherine Mitchell, John Pheloung, Michael Williams, Darren Young. Taki Rua Depot, from June 5 1991. Design Jennifer Pudney (2 copies) From Christchurch, indigenous theatre at its best. Whakarite Theatre Company presents "The last kakapo, by Francis Serra [and] a contemporary Kai Tahu legend "Manawhenua", by Hemi Roberts & Lex Matheson. Taki Rua Depot Theatre, 8-11 July 1991 "Manuhiri"; dances choreographed and performed by Bronwyn Judge and Carol Brown. Taki Rua Depot Theatre Wellington, 23-26 October, 28 October - 2 November 1991; Palmerston North Oct 19th; Wanganui Oct 20th; Nelson Nov 3rd [1991] (2 copies) "Mauri Tu", written and performed by Hone Kouka. Directed by Riwia Brown & Api Taylor. And he ara hou "Whatungarongaro", directed by John Anderson & Roma Potiki. Depot-Taki Rua Theatre, 18-27 Sept [1991] (2 copies) Poetry & song, with David Eggleton and Otis Mace. Taki Rua Depot Theatre, late show, 9-11 May [1991] (2 copies) "Two diagonals and a squiggle"; contemporary music concert. Diane Cooper - percussion; Richard Foreman - clarinet; Matthew Marshall - guuitar; Bernard Wells - recorders. Taki Rua Depot Theatre, 1 December [1991] "The wild variety show". Prelude, Marg Layton, Dave Murphy, Alice Capper-Starr, Leanne Plunkett, The Amazing Mr Moon, Tim Denton, Mr Fungus. Taki Rua Depot Theatre, 25-26 April [1991] (2 copies) Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 2 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint or photolithographs on posters, sizes varying around 470 x 320 mm. Provenance: Some posters donated by Taki Rua Productions, January 2014

Date: 1984

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1984

Description: Includes: Bawdy Bills, Wellington's first fully licensed theatre restaurant, 24 Taranaki St., Wellington. Flier (2 copies) Regency Artists Pty & Bruce Warwick Ltd ... proudly present the world's longest running musical show, the fabulous Black & White Minstrel Show. Souvenir N.Z. programme '84 (2 copies) Welcome to the Blue Shoe Show; shadow puppets & music (With Peter Daley, Rose Wedde & Andreas). Art Attack, Broehm [Brougham?] St., 28-29 September [1984]. Yellow flier (2 copies) Joe Brown Enterprises Ltd & Jarden Corporation presents Victor Borge. [Tour booklet 1984?] "Break a leg, dahling", or "Backstage at Upstage", a musical comedy in three acts, written by Michael McDonald, starring Vivienne Labone, Christina Asher, Tim Bridgewater. Upstage Cafe, every Fri & Sat to end of December [1984]. Flier The Foxy Frenchmen Show, direct from America. Olivers Cabaret, 9-13 December [1984]. Yellow flier Framework; children's theatre that takes you by surprise! Midland Park, 11 January [1984]. Yellow flier Bob ("On the buses") Grant and full professional company in the hilarious adult risque revue R20 naughtiest show in town. Ten performances only! Olivers fully licensed international showplace, 3-13 October [1984]. Flier (2 copies) Heroes Regulars and Jerks; theatre dance mime comedy (With Barbara Doherty and Ira Seidenstein). The Pulse, 3-4 October [1984]. Flier (3 copies) Dennis Smith nervously presents "An evening's intercourse with the widely-liked Barry Humphries" [Tour booklet 1984] Music Hall. Do you need a good idea for your Christmas Party; why not hire us to come and entertain you? ... Helen Moulder, John Banas, David O'Donnell, Bridget Robson Olivers fully licensed international showplace, 5 Lloyd Street, Wellington. Promotional flier "Olivers" Xmas attraction. Colin (Concert Chairman) Crompton presents the "Wheel Tappers & Shunters Xmas Show". Direct from London. [Wellington, Bawdy Bills's / Olivers Cabaret?] 21-30 November [1984]. Yellow flier (2 copies) "The Pramazons"; presenting a procession of pram stories towards peace. New Depot, 29 January [1984]. Yellow flier (2 copies) Puppet workshop, co-ordinated by Rose Wedde. Danzspace, Swan lane (off Cuba Street), 22 & 29 September, 6 & 13 October [1984]. Flier Corner Theatre Inc. Christmas production "Space pirates", written by Lionel Crawley. Newtown Community and Cultural Centre, 24 November - 2 December [1984]. Flier (2 copies) The Victoria Club presents "She's no lady; a revue to celebrate our sixth birthday. St John's Hall, Vivian Street Wellington, 24 November 1984 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1990 - 1992

From: Depot Theatre :[Ephemera and programmes of octavo size for theatre and dance productions at the Depot Theatre, Wellington. 1983-1993]

Reference: Eph-A-DEPOT-1990/1992

Description: Includes: 1990: "Better than normal", by Sue Dunlop. Depot Theatre, 27 September - 20 October [1990]. Bookmark/flier only The House of Whacks presents "The birthday stain", written by Mark Casson; directed by Glenn McKenzie. Depot "The bitter tears of Petra von Kant, by Fassbinder. Directed by James Beaumont, starring Anne Budd. [1990]. Programme (2 copies) Full of Piraniyas Dance Company. "The visitor" [Depot Theatre? 1990]. Programme "Jungle-Gym Johnnie", by Jeff Addison; directed by Glenn McKenzie; designed by Prunella Wilde; choreography by Sally Stopforth. Depot Theatre, 6 April - 9 May [1990]. Card (2 copies. Te Rakau Hua o te Wao Tapu. Contemporary Maori performing arts (Includes: "Broken arse" by Bruce Stewart, directed by Rangimoana Taylor; "Te Hara", by John Broughton, directed by Anne Keating; Nga Puke", by John Broughton, directed by Lisa Warrington; "Hei Wawata" presented by Taiao; "He Oriori mo te Tamariki" by Tina Cook and Whetu Fala, directed by Christina Asher; "Korero mai wahine ma" (readings by Maori women). 23 February - 1 April 1990. Season pamphlet (2 copies) Theatre Marae. Te Rakau Hua o te Wao Tapu [and] Te Ohu Whakaari. "Te whanau a Tuanui Jones". Written and directed by Apirana Taylor; produced by Jim Moriarty. Depot Theatre, 23 May - 23 June [1990] Programme (2 copies) Te Ohu Whakaari presents "Te hokina; the return", a new play by Riwia Brown; directed by Apirana Taylor. Depot Theatre, opening 15 August 1990. Programme / flier (2 copies) "Whatungarongaro, a new play from Te Ara Hou; directed by Roma Potiki. Depot Theatre, 24 October - 10 November [1990]. Programme 1991: Jim Moriarty returns as "Michael James Manaia"; written by John Broughton; directed by Colin McColl; designed by Tony Rabbit; music and song by Jerry Banse. Taki Rua Theatre, opens 16 November [1991]. Card only "Our country's good", by Timberlake. Directed by Lorae Parry. Taki Rua Depot Theatre [July? 1991]. Programme (2 copies, one with ticket stapled to inside front cover) Chekhov's "Three sisters", directed by James Beaumont. Taki Rua Depot Theatre, 2-31 August [1991]. Programme (2 copies) Frank Whitten's "Trifecta"; directed by Jeff Boyd. Taki Rua Depot, 27 March - 27 April [1991]. Programme 1992: The Performing Arts Theatre Trust presents "Horizons", by Francis Serra; directed by Bert van Dijk. National tour 1992. Souvenir programme, and card Te Ohu Whakaari presents "Hide 'n' seek", a journey of discovery", by Hori Ahipene and Hone Kouka. Directed by Hone Kouka; waiata Piripi Waratini; original music Gareth Farr [1992]. Programme "Not Broadcast Quality wants images made by women for exhibition at Taki Rua / Depot Theatre, 20-30 May 1992. Wellington Festival of Women's Performance 1992. Pink flier Te Ohu Whakaari presents "Te pouaka karaehe; the glass box", a new play written & directed by Renée. Producer Bridget Brady. Taki Rua Depot, 18 March - 11 April [1992]. Flier Shakespeare's "The tempest", starring Edward Campbell as Prospero and featuring the exciting music written and performed by Neill Duncan and Anthony Donaldson; choreographed by Leanne Plunkett, with Katya Wilson and Annaleise Forde. [1992] Flier (2 copies) "Touch of the sun", by Renée; directed by Tony Forster. Taki Rua Depot, 15 April - 2 May [1992]. Card only Te Ohu Whakaari presents "Nga wahine; the women", a new play written and directed by Riwia Brown. Taki Rua Depot Theatre, 19 February - 14 March [1992]. Flier (photocopy only) "Wahine toa; a celebration of Maori women". Devised by Keri Kaa, Jan Bolwell & Sunny Amey. Taki Rua Depot Theatre, 2-19 September 1992. Dance theatre. Programme (2 copies) and card (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on booklets, pamphlets and fliers, sizes varying up to 240 mm.