Montigue, Simon Marden Beaumont, 1903-1980

Date: 1974

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1974

Description: Includes programmes for: Gilbert and Sullivan Operatic Society (Dunedin). "The Mikado"; a tribute to Bertha Rawlinson. Producer Moira Fleming; musical director Michael Andrewes; designer Brian McCormack. Programme [1974] New Opera Company of Wellington presents "La Boheme", by Puccini. Producer and designer Raymond Boyce. Grand Opera House Wellington, 4-10 March 1974. Programme (2 copies) New Opera Company of Wellington presents "La Boheme", by Puccini. Producer and designer Raymond Boyce. Opera House New Plymouth, 25 May 1974; Opera House Palmerston North, 28 & 30 May; Municipal Theatre Hastings, 1-2 June 1974. Programme (2 copies) New Opera Company of Wellington Inc presents "Don Pasquale", by Donizetti. Designed and produced by Raymond Boyce. Grand Opera House Wellington, 31 August - 5 September 1974; Opera House Wanganui, 7 September 1974. Programme (2 copies) Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society (Inc) presents "A funny thing happened on the way to the forum". Produced by David Smiles; musical director Ian Hodge. Regent Theatre, 16-20 September 1974. Programme New Plymouth Operatic Society. "My fair lady" (With Barry Wiseman, Sharon Welch, Jim Green, Ted Collie), produced by Laurie Swindell; musical direction Daryl Pewtress. New Plymouth, 16 March 1974. Programme Perkel Productions 2nd season presents' Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro". Produced by Paul Person. [Auckland, 1974]. Programme. Napier Operatic Society and Hastings Musical Comedy Company present "My fair lady", by Lerner and Lowe. Director Laurie Swindell; musical director Alan Thorpe. 1974. Programme Palmerston North Operatic Society Inc presents "My fair lady". Directed by Simon Montigue. 1974. Programme. (2 copies) Wanganui Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society Inc, in its centennial year presents "My fair lady". Producer David Smiles, musical director Jennifer Corin. Opera House Wanganui, 1-15 June 1974. Programme (2 copies) Opera Technique Incorporated [Newsletter 1974, by Silvio Famularo and Richard Dyer]. Saultalk Incorporated. "Saultalk; a sweet rock musical based on the Acts of the Apostles and the Epistles of Paul". Produced by Kennard Edgecombe; musical director Shona Murray. Grand Opera House Wellington, 25-27 July 1974. Programme. Quantity: 12 programmes and fliers. Physical Description: Photolithographs on booklets and fliers, sizes varying beneath 350 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1974

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1970/1974

Description: Includes: 1970: "Oklahoma". Produced by Dick Johnstone; musical director John Morrison, choreographer Deirdre Tarrant. Grand Opera House Wellington, 29 April - 9 May [1970]. Programme (2 copies) 1971: "A funny thing happened on the way to the forum". Directed by Duncan Whiting; musical direction John Miley. Concert Chamber, 13-20 November 1971. Programme (2 copies) "The student prince". Producer Colleen Walling; musical director Geoffrey Newson; choreographer Philip Markham. Grand Opera House Wellington, 7-17 July 1971. Programme (2 copies) 1972: "White Horse Inn". Graham Clifford producer; John Morrison musical director; Kevin Westmoreland choreographer. Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 June - 8 July 1972. Programme (2 copies) and flyer 1973: "Show boat". Producer Geoffrey de Lautour; musical director John Morrison; choreographer Kevin Westmoreland. Grand Opera House Wellington, 7-18 April 1973. Programme (2 copies) and flyer 1974: "Stage door". Producer Thelma Smith; musical director Rayellen Quin; pianiste Mrs Grace Gubb. [Wgtn Op Soc]. 15-18 May [1974]. Programme "My fair lady", produced by international director Simon Montigue. Grand Opera House, 26 October - 16 November 1974. Pamphlet and two promotional cards Quantity: 6 programmes. 5 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources

Date: 1899 - 1938 - 1967 - 1974 - 1902 - 1979

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-WO-1890/1979

Description: Includes programmes for performances by the Wellington Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society, Wellington Operatic and Dramatic Society, Wellington Operatic Society: 1899: Wellington Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. "The gondoliers; or the King of Barataria". Opera House, 23 May 1899. Programme 1902: Wellington Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. "Yeomen of the guard". Conductor J Maughan Barnett, treasurer C Zachariah, secretary P Levi, stage manager W D Lyon (all photographed), and with photographs of cast members W D Lyon, Amy Murphy, Annie Sime, W P Bastin, Miss L White, , Mr W Parsons, E J Hill. Opera House, 25 June 1902. Programme 1938: Wellington Operatic and Theatrical Society presents for 1938 "The student prince". Grand Opera House, 24 September - 4 October 1938. Programme 1967: Wellington Operatic Workshop Theatre presents "All this and flappers too; a musical". Wellington College Social Hall, 30 September - 1 October [1967?]. Programme 1974: Wellington Operatic Society Inc presents their 1974 production, Russell Duncan, Robyn Houston, Clive Burkett, Norris Smith in "My fair lady", directed by Simon Montigue; musical direction John Morrison; choreography Kevin Westmoreland. Grand Opera House [26 October - 16 November] 1974. Programme (2 copies) 1975: Wellington Operatic Society presents "The boy friend", produced by Howard Neil. Lower Hutt Little Theatre 15-20 September; University Memorial Theatre 22-27 September [1975]. Flier / booking form 1977: Wellington Operatic Society. "The great waltz", directed and designed by Duncan Whiting; musical director Alan Foster... State Opera House, 8-19 November 1977. Programme 1978: Wellington Operatic Society Inc presents "A funny thing happened on the way to the forum", directed by Alan Farquhar; musical direction by Ross Alley. State Opera House 17-24 June [1978]. Flier / booking form Wellington Operatic Society Social Committee invites you to a "Games night". Harris Street, 14 October [1978]. Flier 1979: Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents "We'll meet again"; a musical review of songs, made famous during the War years (1914-1945), compered by Brian Clark at "Capers" on Capital Hill, Hill Street Wellington, 10-17 March [1979]. Flier Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on booklets and flyers, sizes varying beneath 350 mm.

Date: 1971-1989

By: Wellington Operatic Society Inc

Reference: Eph-C-OPERA-WO-1971/1989

Description: Includes: 1971: Wellington Operatic Society presents "The student prince". Grand Opera House Wellington, 7-17 July [1971]. Poster 1973: Wellington Operatic Society presents the romantic moving musical of the Deep South on the Mississippi, "Show boat". Grand Opera House, 7-18 April [1973]. Yellow banner poster (2 copies); plus a capstan (stage scenery item) 1974: Wellington Operatic Society's "My fair lady", produced by international director Simon Montigue. Grand Opera House, 26 October - 16 November [1974]. Various proofs of posters, banners, tickets, and a sheet of multiple preferential vouchers 1976: "Hello Dolly". Produced and choreographed by Howard Neil (With Jan Russ, Lewis Rowe, Lloyd Scott, Robyn Houston). Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 September - 2 October [1976]. Poster 1978: The Wellington Operatic Society (Inc) proudly present the Wellington premiere of the long awaited "hit musical" "Camelot". Directed by Duncan Whiting; musical director John Morrison; choreographer Kevin Westmoreland (With Harry Lavington, Frank Malthus, Frances Green, Jim Healey; with the Wellington Regional Orchestra. State Opera House, 9-25 November [1978]. Poster Wellington Operatic Society Inc presents the musical comedy "A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum". Directed by Alan Farquhar; musical direction by Ross Alley (With Ron Thrush, Jeanne Malthus, Silvio Famularo, Vivianne Labone, Rex Hearst, John Burge, Carmen, Glenis Levistam, Arnie Asher, Cyril Tilley, Bill Sanders, Charles Walker, Harry Lavington, Robin Dene). State Opera House, 17-24 June [1978]. Poster designed by B Thomas, showing photos of most of cast 1979: Music Theatre International in association with Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents by public request "Fiddler on the roof". Directed and choreographed by Leigh Brewer; musical direction by John Morrison (With David Skinner, Flora Edwards, Sinfonia of Wellington). State Opera House, 16 August - 1 September 1979. Poster (2 copies) 1982: Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents a spectacular new production of "Jesus Christ superstar", directed by John Banas; musical direction by Peter Marshall; choreographed by Mary Evers. State Opera House, 19 August - 4 September [1982]. Poster (2 copies) 3rd repeat season by popular demand. Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents "We'll meet again", directed by Leigh Brewer. A musical revue of songs, made famous during the War years (1914-1945); compered by Brian Clark. Wellington Operatic Society Theatre, 29 Vivian Street, 20 April - 1 May [1982]. Poster Repeat season by popular demand. Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents "We'll meet again", directed by Leigh Brewer. A musical revue of songs, made famous during the War years (1914-1945); compered by Brian Clark. Wellington Operatic Society Theatre, 29 Vivian Street, 11-12 November [1982]. Poster 1984: You enjoyed "We'll meet again"; now see a new War Time musical revue. "Pack up your troubles", written & directed by Brian Clark. Our own operatic barracks 29 Vivian Street, 27 October - 10 November [1984]. Poster 1986: The Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents Irving Berlin's greatest Broadway triumph, "Annie get your gun"; directed by John Banas; musical direction Peter Marshall; choreography Sue Nicholls. With Linda Anning and Roger Gill. State Opera House, 21 August - 6 September [1986]. Poster (2 copies) 1989: Wellington Operatic Society presents the great family musical "Oliver!". State Opera House, from 17 August [1989]. Poster (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying up to 500 mm.

Date: 1969-1975

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

By: Hobman, Allan, 1925-2008; Wellington Operatic Society Inc

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Opera-WO

Description: Includes: 1969: Wellington Operatic Society presents Cole Porter's "Can Can". Grand Opera House, 19-29 March 1969. Poster on light card 1971: Wellington Operartic Society presents "The student prince". Grand Opera House, 7-17 July [1971]. Poster on light card 1973: Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents "Show boat". Grand Opera House, 7-18 April [1973]. Narrow poster on light card (3 copies) Wellington Operatic Society present on stage, from the Deep South "Showboat", by arrangement with Chappell & Co. Grand Opera House, 7-18 April [1973]. Bookings D.I.C. Poster on paper, illustrated by Al Hobman (2 copies) 1974: Wellington Operatic Society Inc, by arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Tams-Witmark Music Library of New York presents "My fair lady" (Robyn Houston as Eliza, Russell Duncan as Prof Higgins, Clive Burkett as Doolittle. Directed by Simon Montigue. Grand Opera House, 26 October - 16 November [1974]. Poster on light card (2 copies) 1975: Wellington Operatic Society presents "The boy friend", produced by Howard Neil. Lower Hutt Little Theatre 15-20 September; University Memorial Theatre 22-27 September [1975]. Poster on light card (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on light card, sizes varying up to 510 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1976

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

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Opera-1970s

Description: Includes: 1970: The New Zealand Opera Company in a season of light opera. "The barber of Seville", "Fortunio's song". 1970. Programme (2 copies) 1972: Anna Neagle, Derek Nimmo, Johnny Farnham. "Charlie girl", the super musical comedy hit with the original London stars. St James Theatre Auckland, gala premiere performance, 26 May [1972], Flier only Harry M Miller's production of HAIR, the American tribal love-rock musical. Opera House Wellington, opening 4 August 1972. Flier only From the creators of the highly successful "Take-Over Bid", a dramatic new musical of the problems facing young adults, "Hosea", presented by the Salvation Army of Wellington. Produced by Mima Neeve; musical director Bruce Parkinson. Wellington Opera House, 24-25 April [1972]. Programme (2 copies) 1973: J C Williamson Theatre Ltd., Kerridge Odeon Corporation Ltd and Aztec Services present ... Yvonne de Carlo in "No, no, Nanette", aso starring Jill Perryman, Kevan Johnston, Rosie Sturgess, Rosalie Howard, Jon Sidney, and special guest star Bobby Limb. Directed by Freddie Carpenter; musical director Noel Smith. St James Theatre Auckland, Grand Opera House Wellington, Theatre Royal Christchurch. Programme (2 copies - 1 autographed) A joyous celebration of life. Kerridge Odeon, J C Williamson Theatres Ltd & Aztec Service Pty Ltd, by arrangement with Edgar Lansbury / Stuart Duncan / Joseph Beruh presents "Godspell" [Cutouts from top of poster - 2 copies] 1974: Christchurch Operatic Society Inc presents "Fiddler on the roof". Producer Julie Blumsky; musical director Barrie Shakes. James Hay Theatre, 31 August - 21 September 1974. Programme By arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd, Saultalk Incorporated present "Saultalk; a sweet rock musical based on the Acts of the Apostles and the Epistes of Paul". Produced by Kennard Edgecombe; musical director Shona Murray. Grand Opera House Wellington, 25-27 July 1974. Programme. New Opera Company of Wellington Inc presents "La boheme", by Giacomo Puccini. Grand Opera House Wellington, 4-10 March 1974. Programme New Opera Company of Wellington Inc presents "La traviata", by Giuseppe Verdi. Grand Opera House Wellington, 5-13 March; Opera House Palmerston North, 18 & 20 March; Municipal Theatre Hastings 22-23 March [1974]. Programme Wellington Operatic Society Inc presents their 1974 production; Russell Duncan, Robyn Houston, Clive Burkett, Norris Smith in the magical musical "My fair lady". Production directed by Simon Montigue; musical direction by John Morrison; choreography by Kevin Westmoreland. Grand Opera House Wellington [1974]. Programme (2 copies) 1975: Harry M Miller presents "Jesus Christ Superstar". Australasian tour. Starring Trevor White as Jesus, Jon English as Judas, Stacey Testro as May Magdalene, Raymond Duparc as Pontius Pilate, Jack Potter as King Herod ... 1975. Programme (2 copies) The original Seven Dwarfs in person, in Rudas Organisation's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". NZ tour 1975. Souvenir programme (2 copies) New Opera Company of Wellington presents June Bronhill in Franz Lehar's "The merry widow" with the Wellington Regional Orchestra, conducted by Oswald Cheesman. Produced by Dick Johnstone; designed by Peter Tulloch. Grand Opera House Wellington, 15-23 October 1975. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs and offset prints, up to 330 mm.