McKinney, Simon, active 2007-2018

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: 2007

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-2007

Description: Includes: From France / Germany "Aurelio's oratorio". Westpac St James Theatre, 25-29 July [2007] "Doomed to Awesomeness"; a one hour comedy double feature. 2007 NZ International Comedy Festival. Simon McKinney [and] Steve Wrigley. San Francisco Bath House, 22-26 May [2007] St James Theatre Ltd in association with Glynis Henderson Productions, presents "Ennio from Italy", starring Ennio Marchetto. Opera House, 1-4 August [2007] "The gods in post-nuclear New Zealand". Good Luck Bar, Cuba Mall, 23-28 July [2007] The Improvisors presents the Wellington Improv Club, Sundays at San Fran. April 15: Theatre sport; April 22: The Mullet Brothers Again!; April 29: "Viking the musical" - it's Oar-some! Global Tribe presents "Fuse"; what you got? Featuring you! with support from Spacifix, Rapture Ruckus, Mumsdollar, Shooting Stars. Michael Fowler Centre, 2-3 June 2007 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm.

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: 2008

From: [Posters up to A1 size, for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand. 2008]

Reference: Eph-D-VARIETY-2008-01

Description: Poster advertising a costume ball to be held on successive Saturdays at two differenct venues. The Wellington venue was the Garden Club at 13 Dixon Street, and featured Hellfire Club feat. DJ Mandy Rollins (Aust.), Mark & Flygirl (Aust.), Sarah Sloane (USA), Lady Xanthi & her pony Rivendell (NZ), MC Pollyfilla, a body-piercing performance by Flesh Wound, fashion shows by Miss Demeanour, Thornapple Bootique, Industrial/Gothic band Keller Kinder. The Christchurch venue was at the Civic Theatre, 194 Manchester Street and featured Festish diva Midori (USA), Kumi (USA), Mark & Flygirl (Aust.), Sarah Sloane (USA), Lady Xanthi & her pomy Rivendell (NZ), Mat Magdalena (NZ) and Scott Smith (USA). MC Pollyfilla, body piercing performance by DV8 Tattoo and Piercing, fashion shows by Thornapple Bootique, Divas X-dressing & Bondage Boutique, Sophia Lee, Industrial/Gothic band Keller Kinder, etc. A list of stores from which tickets could be purchased is given. Other Titles - Fetish Ball Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Offset print, 595 x 420 mm. Provenance: Donated by Phantom Billstickers, Wellington, in 2010.