Puppet theatre

Date: 1994 - 1995

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1994/1995

Description: Includes: 1994: Bobby Baker. "Drawing on a mother's experience". International Festival of the Arts 1994. Ilott Concert Chamber, 17-19 March [1994]. Pamphlet Bunraku Puppet Theatre (National Bunraku Theatre of Osaka). The miracle at the Tsubosaka Temple; The travel dance on Mount Yoshino. International Festival of the Arts 1994. St James Theatre, 4-5 March [1994]. Programme (2 copies) Jon Jackson and the Great Big Opera Company. Paramount Theatre 19-26 February, [and] Astrid Hadad and Los Tarzanes. Paramount Theatre 8-12 March 1994. International Festival of the Arts 1994 Fringe Festival. Flier (2 copies) Let's do breakfast. "The Power breakfast"; coffee, croissaints & comedy. Starring Lee Hatherly & Pinky Agnew. Opera Restaurant & Bar, 14-16 Courtenay Place, 3-13 March [1994]. Advertising card (2 copies) Erotica, Australia's hottest dance show. Trillos Entertainment Centre, 114 Adelaide Road. 17 June [1994]. Flier Vis a Vis. Topolino; an ode to a motor car in miniature. International Festival of the Arts 1994. Adjacent to Ferry Terminal, 10-19 March [1994]. Programme Working-class men. NZ's 1st and only Ladies Only Bar, open Thurs, Fri, Sat. 143 Vivian St, Wellington NZ [1994]. Flier Australia's Danny Valentine, from Australia's golden beaches. 3 hours non stop action. Ladies Only Bar, 9-28 May [1994]. Flier (2 copies) 1995: Max Bygraves; come sing along with Max. Piano Carl Doy; synthsizer James Doy; opening act Ann Pacey. Souvenir of the Max Bygraves NZ tour 1995 Company of Musical Players Inc. presents "Masquerade" 1995. Programme The Northern Zone schools present "Style". Production director Lindy Blyth; choreography Lynne Klap, Llewellyn Bonallack [1995]. Programme Valentine's Day Cabaret Shows. Trillo's Function Centre. Entertainment provided by the capital's hottest male & female dance revue. 14 February [1995]. Flier Wallaceville House presents "Chateau Wall du 'Ville. Live! Laugh! Love and be headed! Book now for this revolutionary entertainment. Pamphlet with Wallaceville House menu [1995] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, tickets, and flyers, sizes varying up to 288 x 157 mm.

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: 2005

From: Mussel Inn Ltd: Posters and ephemera

Reference: Eph-C-MUSIC-Mussel-Inn-2005-2

Description: Includes: Hera. The Mussel Inn, Wednesday 12 January, 8.30 pm [2005] Sideshow Bob, ragga-jazz drum n dance logic. Jumpin up the planet. Mussel Inn Friday 14th Jan 2005 Dayna, with A.J. Mussel Inn, Tuesday 18 Jan 2005 Parachute Theatre Company. Dangerous Dave. 'Six inches of pure muscle and cunning stunts' [Puppet show]. Mussel Inn, [30 January 2005] (A4 size) Landline. Mussel Inn, Saturday 12 Feb 2005 Mystery Girl presents Lederhosen Lucil, live; also starring DJ Jester (Texas). Wednesday 16 February Onekaka Mussel Inn; Thursday 17 February Christchurch Jetset Lounge, with The Shocking Pinks; Friday 18 February Dunedin Arc Café with Dick the Phone Ralph Bennett-Eades. Road songs, covers, blues. Mussel Inn, Friday 23 February. Rockin' with Jake Prebble - lead guitar; Paul Denny - blues harp; Housetruck Murray - drums Rhian Sheehan supported by Module, feat. Jess Chambers & Rasshi (Rhombus), with VJ Dnation. Mussel Inn, Saturday 26 Feb 2005 (damaged at top edge) Graham Brazier, new album "East of Eden". Thurs March 10, Mussel Inn [2005] (Defaced with felt pen on facial features) Rob Joass and Hamish Graham. [Mussel Inn], Friday 15th April 05 [2005] Gecko. Mussel Inn, Saturday 23 July 2005 / Andy's Eye Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, screen prints, photocopies, sizes varying up to 420 mm. Processing information: Unit Title changed April 2023. Previous title: Mussel Inn Ltd: [Posters and ephemera of around A3 size. 2005. Folder 2]

Date: 1980-1989

Reference: Eph-C-PUPPETRY-1900s

Description: Includes: 1984: Welcome to the Blue Shoe Show; shadow puppets & music. Depot, Courtenay Place, 27 August - 1 September [1984] 1985: Simeon Puppet Theatre presents "The Pied Piper" by R Browning and "The Billy Goats Gruff" performed with rod puppets. St Michael Church Hall, Kelburn Village, 29 August [1985] 1986: The New Zealand Puppet Festival. Newtown Community Centre, funded by QEII Arts Council. 28 February - 5 March [1986] (2 copies plus one copy with addition detail attached to lower edge) 1987: "In defence of Judy"; shadow puppet theatrre with film and live music, by Rose Beauchamp and Out Of The Compost!!! Depot Theatre, 6-7, 13-14 November [1987] 1988: Puppets and silhouettes from Japan. Rowena MacGill & Akiko Miyamoto. Wellington Public Library, 10 June [1988] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photocopies and relief prints, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1980-1989

Reference: Eph-B-PUPPETRY-1900s

Description: Includes: 1984: Puppet Workshop. Shadow puppetry and the making of large images and puppets. Co-ordinated by Rose Wedde. Age limit 12-80 years. Danzspace, Swan Lane (off Cuba Street), Saturdays 22 September - 13 October [1984]. Flier 1986: New Zealand Puppet festival. Newtown Community Centre Wellington, 28 February - 5 March 1986. Programme / schedule (2 copies) Pencico Puppet Theatre Company. Free puppet workshop. Wellington Unemployed Workers Union, O'Reilly Street, 3 February [1986]. Flier 1987: Sun, Loon & Puppets. Miramar Public Library, 3 September [1987]. Flier 1988: Puppet shows. Come and see the "Bugs Bunny" talking doll in person with his friend "Charlie Boy", at the Happy Hour Club (Interdenominational) also exciting stories with Uncle John. 93 Park Road Miramar, every Wednesday starting 17 February 1988. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photocopies and offset prints, sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: 1970-1989

Reference: Eph-A-PUPPETRY-1900s

Description: Includes: 1979: Wise Enterprises Ltd in association with the Auckland Festival Society presents The Philippe Genty Company ... 1979 Australian and New Zealand tour [New Zealand 12 November - 22 December 1979]. Programme / tour booklet 1986: Awaji Puppet Theatre. Keisei Awa Naruto Junreiuta no Dan lecture demonstrations. New Zealand International Festival of the Arts, 17-22 March 1986. Programme (2 copies) 1987: "In defence of Judy"; shadow puppet theatre with film and live music!! By Rose Beauchamp and Out Of The Compost!!!. Alpha Street off Kent Terrace. Friday 13 and Saturday 14th ... [1987]. Flier / programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photocopies and offset prints, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1984

By: Taki Rua Productions Society Inc; Wellington Media Collective

Reference: Eph-C-DEPOT-1984

Description: Includes: "Le Matau; taotahi ma uo" [The fish hook]. New Depot. 3-4, 7-10, 15-18 February [1984]. [The "first full length Pacific Island play ever performed in New Zealand"] (2 copies) "Le Matau; taotahi ma uo" [The fish hook]. New Depot. Extended season 21, 22, 24, 25 Feb [1984]. Throngz presents "Alternative Titanic and Trolls Dwelling", a revue and play produced by Peter Tait. Depot, Wed-Sat 25-28 [1984?] (2 copies) "Dragonbeat; psyche-delic theatre for all ages, directed by Nic Beets, assisted by Town & Country Players, Inc. New Depot. 28 February - 9 March [1984]. (2 copies) Play-Space Theatre Weird People Tour; weird people playing normal games. Auckland, Playspace Studio (15-18 February); Christchurch Festival fringe, Centre Gallery (2-6 March); Wellington, New Depot Theatre (21-25 March) [1984] (2 copies) Stiff Glue. New Depot, 20-22 April [1984] (2 copies) Lokil Trubble Children's Theatre! New Depot Theatre. 5-19 May [1984]. (2 copies) Poetry and blues at the New Depot. Val Murphy, Ian Wedde, Apirana Taylor and others. 20 May [1984] Proceeds to "Beyond ANZUS" "Pacific awake". Town & Country Players, Te Ohu Whakaari Taotahi. Depot Theatre. 14-16 June [1984]. "Premature elections"; a fundraising revue for/ at The Depot. 10 July [1984] (2 copies) Workhouse Cooperative present "A street called straight", written by Seamus Quinn, directed by William Walker. Depot Theatre. 25 July - 18 August [1984]. (2 copies) Transisters in Burlesque. New Depot. 23 August - 1 September 11 pm. Welcome to the Blue Shoe Show; shadow puppets and music. Depot, from 27 August (2 copies) Theatre of the Eighth Day presents "Te Tutakitanga i te Puna" (Encounter at Te Puna). Depot. 23 August - 1 September. 8 pm. (2 copies) Workhouse Cooperative presents "The great millionaire kidnap", by Margaret Mahy. Directed by Duncan Smith. Depot Theatre. 18 August - 1 September [1984] / Wellington Media Collective. (2 copies) Taranaki Sol [and] Mike Harding on their Freakers Ball tour. New Depot Theatre. 12-13 October [1984]. "Cyril Ellis, where are you?" by Anthony McCarten. Depot Theatre. 26 October - 10 November [1984]. (2 copies of one version, 1 copy of another more coloured version) The UnnCo-operative presents "Let's be friends". New Depot. 23-25 November [1984]. [Poster design by] M Mulheron. (2 copies) "Objection overruled". Depot Theatre. 28 November - 8 December [1984]. [Design by] Hera. (2 copies) "Seven beats to the barre"; a programme of live music and dance. Depot Theatre. 15-19 March [1984]. Shoestring Theatre Co presents "One for the road", National winner Shell Festival of Community Drama 1984; and, "April. Two one-act musicals by Charles Harter. The Depot. 12-15 December [1984]. (2 copies) "Conscieaides" [?]. Drama workshop production. Depot Theatre. 22 December [1984]. Quantity: 19 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Screenprint or photolithographs on posters, sizes varying around 470 x 320 mm. Provenance: One item donated by Andrea Tangohau, Wellington, in 2013.

Date: 20 Aug 2009

From: Arts Foundation of New Zealand Heritage oral history project

By: Boyce, Raymond Stanley (Dr), 1928-2019; Amey, Sunny Iris, 1928-

Reference: OHInt-0926-08

Description: Interview with Raymond Boyce about his albums of photographs and sketches from his career in the performing arts. Photographs mainly cover performances and set construction, and sketches are of set and costume designs. Photographs mostly taken by John Ashton. The themes of the four albums are: Theatre album : Refers to toy theatre collection including two Pollock's theatres being inspired by childhood trip to Pollock's Toyshop in Hockston, North East London with his grandmother. Talks about working on New Zealand Players productions with Dick Campion, Director, Anna Quash, Wardrobe Mistress, and Geraldine Boyce, Wife and Props Maker. Refers to working with Edith Campion, and British actors Barbara Jefford and Keith Mitchell. Tells of training as puppeteer with British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild and working with John Wright Marionette Theatre in England. Tells of creating sets and costumes for 'The Lady's Not For Burning' 1954, 'Young Elizabeth' 1953, 'Ring Around The Moon' 1953, Ned Kelly 1953. Tells of first play he did with his New Zealand Puppet Company 1957. Tells of work as Executive Designer for the New Zealand Pavilion for Expo 70 in Japan. Talks about designing the Globe Theatre Hangings commissioned by Wellington Shakespeare Society 1986, working with Dawn Sanders and Cath de Forge, President of the Embroiders Guild, to persuade their 500 members to stitch the tapestry curtains. Mentions New Zealander Andrew Gerr was Chairman of the Globe Theatre Research and Education Committee. Describes working in big theatres, such as State Opera House, Wellington, creating repertory style box sets with canvas flats, realistic costumes, using innovative materials such as plastic and woven cane on stage, creating miminal scenery due to budget constraints, making armour out of underfelt, and researching at Turnbull Library. Ballet Album : Comments that seeing ballet, opera and drama productions from early age in London was invaluable because no one in New Zealand had. Talks about working with Poul Gnatt, Russell Kerr, Ray Powell, Peggy van Praagh, Alexander Grant and Jon Trimmer. Tells of bad experience working with Paris Opera ballet mistress on 'Coppelia' in 1996. Tells of basing design for Poul Gnatt's Royal New Zealand Ballet production of 'Napoli' 1962 on Danish original. Recounts story of planks used as thunder makers going through Napier theatre stage floor in technical rehearsal. Tells of designing Paul Klee style backdrop for 'Prismatic Variations' 1960, painted by Will Conroy, State Opera House scenic painter. Tells how his designs for 'Facade' were used to persuade Sir Fredrick Ashton to allow them to design a new decor for the ballet. Recalls 'Giselle' ballet 1965 and that visiting Russian prima ballerina Svetlana Beriosova had wardrobe mistress Nancy Seaton make her costumes. Tells of his designs for 'Alice In Wonderland' being used to persuade Minister of Arts to fund it. Mentions designing costumes, writing and selecting music for 'Cinderella' 1969. Describes importance of fabric weight in classic costumes. Talks about learning Russian style of set designing and painting from Vladmir Polunin in London. Talks about designing for several productions of 'Petrouchka' danced by Alexander Grant and Douglas Wright. Mentions 'Cinderella' set was designed for television, and later modified for touring Pacific Islands. Downstage album : Talks about Downstage Co-founder Harry Seresin persuading him to be on Downstage Theatre management committee. Tells of working with Davinia Whitehouse, Grant Tilly, Ron Morrison, Wardrobe Master, Sunny Amey, (Interviewer), and John Banas. Talks about the dinner theatre years. Refers to his first design for Downstage being for 'Arms and the Man'. Talks about working with young designers and designing sets for old Star Boating Club space. Refers to productions 'The Recruiting Officer', 'Heroes and Butterflies' 1978 and 'Uncle Vanya' 'Full Marx', 'The Sea' and 'Judgement' and 'The Rivals'. Mentions set design for 'The Rivals' used the Hannah Playhouse turret doors. Describes set and prop gun effect for 'The Philanthropist'. Reflects on his designs being simple and using the shape of the auditorium or just furniture. Tells of his input into building of the Hannah Playhouse for Downstage Theatre and how Sheila Winn came to fund it. Remarks on enjoying farces written in 1930 and late 1940s such as 'Trevor's Farce' and 'Rookery Nook'. Refers to a rainy holiday in Venice with Geraldine Boyce as being inspiration for 'Merchant of Venice' set design. Talks about Old Vic Theatre School mentor Percy Harris recommending him to Dick Campion, and using her techniques to create costumes for 'Hamlet'. Tells of set design for 'Candide' at Downstage was possible because there was no proscenium arch and the set could be spread around the auditorium. Mentions difficulties in fitting scenery into The New Zealand Players sponsored truck 1953. Opera album : Talks about Donald Munro's New Zealand Opera Company in its early days. Mentions working with John Hopkins, Geoffrey DeLautour, Des Digby, Nancy Seatoun, Dame Malvina Major, Grant Dixon and Patrick Power and Phil Mann. Talks of his innovative in-the-round set and costume design for 'Amahl and the Night Vistors' 1956 performed in Wellington Town Hall. Tells of operas which he designed and directed such as 'Susanna's Secret', 'Salome', 'Daughter of the Regiment', 'Il Seraglio', 'Tosca' 1961, 'Hansel and Gretel' 1995 and his favourite 'Il Trovatore' starring Heather Begg and Elizabeth Halliwell, which was sold to Australia. Talks about designing sets for various productions of 'Carmen', with Dick Campion and Kiri Te Kanawa at Old St James Theatre, Auckland 1968, with Russell Kerr at Canterbury Opera 1994 and for touring Sadlers Wells Opera production with Joyce Blackman and Anthony Vest. Tells of projecting scenery in 'The Rakes Progress', and using raked stage in 'Il Travatore'. Says he designed some operas 3 or 4 times such as 'La Boheme' and 'Madam Butterfly' and how it came out differently each time. Talks about doing a lot of research and living in the mind of the composer. Refers to his two opera heroes Mozart and Verdi. Comments he designed 38 operas in 40 years. Comments that he often designed a scene with actors and singers in it to retain drama and proportion of the thing rather than escape into fantasy. Mentions achieving desired effect in set designs despite budget constraints. Refers to connections with Australian opera productions through hiring Australian costumes, designing for Australian operas and touring NZ shows to Australia. Tells of designs he has created in his retirement for 'problem' operas. Interviewer(s) - Sunny Amey Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHDL-000384 Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s). 1 transcript(s) - printed. 162 electronic scan(s) of original black and white photographic print(s). 178 electronic scan(s) of original colour photographic print(s). 1 interview(s). 2.08 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-7351. 340 scanned images of photographs and sketches (OHDL-000385 to OHDL-000387, OHDL-000408) Search dates: 1928 - 2009

Date: 20 August 2014

From: Winter, Mark, 1958-: Original cartoons by Chicane (Mark Winter), from 2007-2018

By: Winter, Mark, 1958-; Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: A-478-017

Description: Cartoon depicts Prime Minister John Key as a Punch puppet on the hand of Justice Minister Judith Collins as a Judy puppet. Key is warning Collins that its her "last chance", but Collins is larger and wields a baton. Refers to Key's vulnerable position due to revelations about National Party connections to Slater detailed in the book 'Dirty Politics'. It suggests that Collins has the upper hand. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink, felt-tip pen and whiteout on paper, 210 x 300mm

Date: 1992 - 1993

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1992/1993

Description: Includes: 1992: Compagnie Philippe Genty. New Zealand International Festival of the Arts. State Opera House, 12-15 March [1992]. Programme (2 copies) Figurentheater Triangel. New Zealand International Festival of the Arts. University Memorial Theatre, 10-14 March [1992]. Programme (2 copies) Flying Karamazov Brothers. New Zealand International Festival of the Arts. St James Theatre, 8 March 1992. Strip of four tickets Free Xmas variety show for kids (With Pinky Agnew, Jill Brassell, NZ Drama School, South City Dancers, Captain Fearless Fickletummy, Jase the Clown. Organised and sponsored by Elizabeth Tennet, MP for the children of the Island Bay Electorate. Samoan Congregational Church Hall, 180 Owen St, Newtown, 5 December [1992] Mapapa Acrobats & Mandingo. New Zealand International Festival of the Arts. Lower Hutt Town Hall 16-18 March; St James Theatre 19-21 March [1992]. Programme (2 copies) Ennio Marchetto. Magnum Jazz & Cabaret season, New Zealand International Festival of the Arts. Plaza International Hotel Ballroom, 2-7 March [1992]. Programme Mini & Maxi with the New Zealand Post National Youth Orchestra conducted by William Southgate. New Zealand International Festival of the Arts. Michael Fowler Centre, 17-18 March [1992]. Programme Parkroyal Festival Fringe; and, World Buskers '92. Programme (to be read from front or from back) Sue-Ann Post. "A bit of the Postscript", directed by Sue Ingleton. NZ tour itinerary 29 June - 1 August 1992]. Card Sleeping Giant Productions with the assistance of the NZ Family Planning Association present "Exposed", starring Michele A'Court, Penni Bousfield, Tracey Haskell, Jo Logan, Margaret O'Hanlon. The South Island's hottest ever music and comedy extravaganza! [1992]. Programme Stuffed Puppet Theatre, in "Manipulator & Underdog". New Zealand International Festival of the Arts. National Library Auditorium, 8-14 March [1992]. Programme (2 copies) 1993: Amazon Productions presents "Cracked up", a tour de farce by Kate the Great. [New Zealand tour itinerary 21 October 1993 - 26 February 1994]. Flier (2 copies) Amnesty International presents the Belles of St Mary's and the Improvisors. Banquet Hall, The Beehive, 6 October 1993. Programme City of Wellington Variety Concerts (Inc) presents a fundraising concert for the Wellington Free Ambulance Service Building Appeal; hosted by Justin du Fresne, Nick Tansley; musical director and producer Alison Scott; choreographer Nisa Harrison. State Opera House, 4 April 1993. Programme "Deeper south"; comedy & satire with Daughters of Larnach, the Jennies, Craig & Shipley, All Blacks sing the Anthem Rrrrrandy Rugged and more! Globe Theatre 25 August; Dunedin College Auditorium 27-28 August [1993]. Programme Lions Club of Wellington. World Festival of Magic. St James Theatre, 12 December [1993]. Green ticket Penthouse Pet on tour. Liks Strip Bar presents Lisa Brooks with six of the most gorgeous striptease stars together on stage nightly. Upstairs above Tiffany;s, 10-17 August [1993]. Flier Robin Sutherland in association with Titan Productions London. "Thunderbirds F.A.B." Wellington State Opera House, 16 October [1993]. Ticket (2 copies in wallet folder) Wellington Senior Citizens concert, compered by 2ZB personality Justin du Fresne; organised by Jill McAlister. Michael Fowler Centre, 14 November 1993. Flier Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, tickets, and flyers, sizes varying up to 288 x 157 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources

Date: 1982

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-1982

Description: Includes: "- [minus?] 11". Caltex Lounge Taranaki St., 18 December 1982. 11 am. Jonathan Acorn, New Zealand's most popular puppeteer takes you into his Magical World of Puppet Theatre [1982?] The Streetwise Treasure Island. Boris and Maggie Howarth, performers. Aro Valley Community Centre 5 November; Newtown Community Centre 6 November [1982] "On the benefit"; a light satirical variety revue. All proceeds to charity. Community Theatre Newtown, 21-24 April [1982] Sooty's magic box show; the children's favourite television star - direct from London with Soo, Sweep and Matthew Corbett. Concert Chamber Town Hall Wellington, 31 March - 1 April [1982] Another Campus Life programme. "Who took the chook?" Bus leaves Karori Mall, 6.45 pm. 23 July [1982] The hilarious sequel to "Oh! Calcutta!", the exotic, erotic exciting revue "Why not Bangkok". Choreography by Chrissy Wickham; directed by Tony Clayton. [Tour itinerary 4-23 October 1982] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm.

Date: 1986

Reference: Eph-D-PUPPETRY-1900s

Description: Includes: 1986: New Zealand International Festival of the Arts. The Awaji Puppet Theatre of Japan. 17-22 March [1986] (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Screen prints, sizes up to 600 mm.

Date: 1981

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1981

Description: Includes: Free children's concert; music, puppets. Victoria University Recreation Centre Dance Room, 3 September [1981]. Yellow flier Grando Pantomima, con pupazzi e un drago, by Dario Fo. Produced by David Groves. Memorial Theatre, 16-18 July [1981]. Red flier (2 copies) Mark Furness and Bruce Warwick proudly present Home to the Heather, starring Moira Anderson and Bobby Crush, with Al Showman, Home to the Heather Showband. New Zealand tour 8-22 November 1981.Programme Gary McCormick as Lionel Lipps (Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Water Displacement) "Born again fascist". Election year revue [1981?]. Flier Joe Brown Enterprises proudly present Bernina Miss New Zealand Contest 1981. Souvenir programme N.E.O.A. presents a formal testimonial evening to Mr & Mrs Cliff Trillo in conjunction with the 1981 Entertainer of the Year Awards 1981. Programme Mark Furness & Bruce Warwick present Bob Grant in "Oh! Calcutta!" Nationwide New Zealand tour 1981. Souvenir issue [Programme] Proportional Mis-Representation; the election revue, starring Michael Wilson, Ginette McDonald, Dave Smith, Tim Bartlett, Sue Wilson. State Opera House 18-21 November [1981] Yellow A4 flier (2 copies), yellow A5 flier, yellow banner-flier Puppet shows. "Goldilocks and the three bears", as well as "Three little pigs". Ngaio Playcentre, 12-14 May [1981]. Flier Red Mole. Last Resort, this Fri, Sat, Sun ... Final N.Z. shows [1981]. Flier Kerridge Odeon presents Andy Stewart's 1981 White Heather Show (With Andy Stewart, Helen McArthur, Billy Jeffrey, Gordon Pattullo, Mark Simpson). Souvenir programme (2 copies) Threepenny Folly; music, mime, drama, clowns. Downstage Theatre, 18 October [1981]. Flier (2 copies) The Vietnamese Catholics present an evening of joint cultural concert; instrumental & vocal music & dances. Old St Paul's Cathedral, 19 September [1981]. Blue flier "Wilder than ever"; a benefit concert for the Wellington Central Labour Campaign. Victoria University Theatre, 4 September [1981]. Red flier; plus white flier with additional detail of performers' names Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes and fliers, under 300 mm.

Date: 1957

From: Boyce, Raymond Stanley, 1928-2019 :[Forty-seven sheets of costume and set design drawings for productions in Wellington by New Zealand Ballet, Downstage, New Zealand Opera, and the Puppet Theatre 1957-1969]

Reference: C-164-030/033

Description: Costume design drawings; see child records for details. Quantity: 4 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Gouache on art paper, sizes varying around 380 x 570 mm.

Date: 1957

From: Boyce, Raymond Stanley, 1928-2019 :[Forty-seven sheets of costume and set design drawings for productions in Wellington by New Zealand Ballet, Downstage, New Zealand Opera, and the Puppet Theatre 1957-1969]

Reference: C-164-028/029

Description: Costume design drawings; see child records for details. Quantity: 2 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Gouache and pencil on art paper, 450 x 585 mm.

Date: 25/2/59

From: The Dominion :Negatives

Reference: 1/4-056352-G

Date: 1958

From: Boyce, Raymond Stanley, 1928-2019 :[Forty-seven sheets of costume and set design drawings for productions in Wellington by New Zealand Ballet, Downstage, New Zealand Opera, and the Puppet Theatre 1957-1969]

Reference: C-164-036/042

Description: Costume design drawings; see child records for details. Quantity: 10 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Acrylic, pen and ink on art paper, sizes varying

Date: 1963-2010

By: Ellis, Jane, active 1950-2000s

Reference: MS-Papers-10114

Description: Collection comprises correspondence, biographical notes, ephemera, newspaper cuttings and testimonials relating to Ellis' father Arthur Thompson. Includes an original handbill for the exhibition `The Puppet Show' held at the Auckland Museum in 2004. Arthur A Thompson was a graphic design artist and puppetmaker living in Auckland Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, ephemera and newspaper cuttings (photocopies and digital scans)

Date: 1956

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP/1956/2419-F

Description: Photograph taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 6.5 x 6.5 cm

Date: 1957

From: Boyce, Raymond Stanley, 1928-2019 :[Forty-seven sheets of costume and set design drawings for productions in Wellington by New Zealand Ballet, Downstage, New Zealand Opera, and the Puppet Theatre 1957-1969]

Reference: C-164-027

Description: Shows a puppet theatre set as seen from behind the sketched-in audience. The set has a gold tower on either side with a parapet or bridge linking the two towers. From the right hand tower a witch or wizard trains a telescope on a red-jacketed soldier, and beneath the parapet, Punch the jester pokes his head out of a shuttered opening. Raymond and Geraldine Boyce ran the Puppet Theatre ca 1957-1963. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Gouache & ink and crayon on dark grey board, 440 x 360 mm.