Wellington Operatic Society Inc

Date: 1985 - 1994

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1985/1994

Description: Includes: 1985: Wellington Operatic Society by arrangement with Chappell & Co (Aust) Pty Ltd present "South Pacific", directed by John Banas; musical direction Murray Hewson; choreography Sue Burch, with Lindsay Perigo and Linda Anning; sets and scenery designed by John Banas. State Opera House Wellington, 9-25 May 1985. Programme 1986: The Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents "The boyfriend", a 1920s musical by Sandy Wilson; directed by John Callen; musical direction Murray Hewson; choreography Sue Nichols; llighting Jim Tait. [Wellington Operatic Centre, June 1986]. Programme 1987: Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents "We'll meet again". Compered by Brian Clark. Wellington Operatic Centre, 31 October 1987. Programme 1989: Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents "One step to Broadway". Director / choreographer Stephen Robertson; assistant director Mary Dacombe-Bird; musical director Murray Hewson. [May 1989]. Programme 1990s?: Music Hall under the auspices of the Wellington Operatic Society. Director Stephen Gledhill; musical director Nicola Lynch-Reeves; choreographer Keri Mills; executive director Donna Philpott. Wellington Operatic Centre, 29 Vivian Street, 12-29 October [1990s?]. Programme 1990: Wellington Operatic Society proudly present the international smash hit musical "Me and my girl", statrring Andy Anderson as Bill Snibson. State Opera House, 17 May - 2 June [1990]. Pamphlet / booking form (2 copies) Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents "Razzle dazzle 'em". Director Stephen Robertson; musical director Murray Hewson; choreographers Margaret Brooks, Mary Dacombe-Bird, Leigh Evans. November 1990. Programme 1991: Wellington Operatic is "Putting on the ritz" Director Stephen Robertson; musical director Ella Hanify; choreographer Leigh Evans. 20 November - 7 December [1991]. Programme 1992: Wellington Operatic Society (Inc) once more proudly presents "We'll meet again". Director Donna Philpott; musical director Murray Hewson; assistant musical director Nicola Reeves; choreographer Sherree Meletti. Wellington Operatic Centre, [June 1992]. Programme 1994: Wellington Operatic presents "Les miserables". Wellington State Opera House, 13 February [1994]. Three tickets in ticket folder Quantity: 7 programmes. 1 ticket. 2 pamphlet. Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1913 - 1919

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1913/1919

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: 1913: "The Geisha". With Miss Helen Gard'ner. Opera House Wellington. 2-9 December 1913. (2 copies - 2 blue and 2 pale blue) 1914: "Paul Jones". With Mr V R Meredith. Grand Opera House Wellington. 8-15 July 1914. (2 copies) 1915: "Les cloches de Corneville". With Mr Frank Charlton and Isabel Wilford. Grand Opera House Wellington. 25 September to 2 October 1915. Programme (2 copies, blue cover, white cover). 1916: "San Toy". With Miss C Helen Gard'ner and Isabel Wilford. Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 August 1916 for seven nights. (2 copies - 1 pink and 2 white) 1917: "La Mascotte". With Isabel Wilford, Helen Gard'ner. Grand Opera House Wellington. 22 September 1917 for seven nights. Programme (2 copies) and book of plot and lyrics (green) 1918: "The Gondoliers". With Helen Gard'ner, Bathie Howie-Stuart. Grand Opera House Wellington. 2 November 1918 (Programme - 3 copies - 2 green and one white) 1919: "The Mikado". With Zante Wood, Helen Gard'ner, etc. Grand Opera House Wellington. 1 November 1919 for seven nights (Programme - 3 copies, all different) 1920: Wellington Amateur Operatic Society in "A country girl". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 7 December 1920. Programme Quantity: 7 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: [ca 1926-1976]

By: Wellington Operatic Society Inc

Reference: 77-113

Description: Comprises minutes and agendas, rule book, annual reports, membership files, production material, publicity material and newspaper clippings, financial records and correspondence Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 11 box(es). 5 volume(s). 3 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: April 29 to May 9, 1970

From: Wellington Operatic Society: Assorted photographs, ephemera, and drawings relating to productions

By: Wellington Operatic Society Inc

Reference: PA1-o-526

Description: Photographs of a production of "Oklahoma" by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, performed by members of the Wellington Operatic Society in March-April 1970. Programme attached to album, showing cast, production crew and synopsis, including photographs of choreographer (Deirdre Tarrant), producer (Dick Johnson [i.e. James Richmond Johnstone]), musical director (John Morrison), and lead performers Frank Malthus and Louise Joyce. None of the other images have captions. Album includes 265 prints of 35 mm film on 11 pages, and 6 enlargements. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with mottled green cover, programme attached which reads "Wellington Operatic Society presents "Oklahoma", Opera House, Wellington, April 29 to May 9"

Date: 1960 - 1974

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Opera-1960/1970s

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1970?: New Zealand Opera Company presents the most eagerly awaited musical event of the year "Faust". Opera House Wellington 20-29 August; His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 2-12 September [1970?]. Pamphlet / booking form only 1971: J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Kerridge Odeon presents "Man of La Mancha". Grand Opera House Wellington [1971]. Programme (autographed) "1776" for 4 weeks only! Theatre Royal Sydney, commencing 11 September [1971]. Pamphlet / booking form German Touring Opera Company of Berlin. "Der Kluge". Opera event of the decade. On tour 16-28 September in New Zealand. Pamphlet and booking form 1972: Harry M Miller's production of the American tribal love-rock musical "Hair". Calendar card Wellington Operatic Society presents the romantic Austrian musical "White Horse Inn". Producer Graham Clifford; musical director John Morrison; choreographer Kevin Westmoreland. Grand Opera House, 28 June - 8 July [1972]. Flier only 1973: J C Williamson Theatres Limited, Kerridge Odeon and Aztec Services Pty Ltd present Yvonne de Carlo in "No, no, Nanette", also starring Jill Perryman, Kevan Johnston, Rosie Sturgess, Rosalie Howard, Jon Sidney, and special guest star Bobby Limb. Directed by Freddie Carpenter; choreographed by Betty Pounder; musical director Noel Smith. Grand Opera House, commencing 5 October [1973]. Promotional pamphlet only Wellington Operatic Society presents "Show boat". Producer Geoffrey de Lautour; musical director John Morrison; choreographer Kevin Westmoreland. Grand Opera House, 7-18 April 1973. Programme. 1974: Christchurch Gilbert & Sullivan & Light Opera Society Inc. "The vagabond king". James Hay Theatre Christchurch, 29 June - 13 July [1974]. Promotional pamphlet / booking form Symphonia of Auckland (Opera Division) presents "Don Pasquale", by Gaetano Donizetti. Designer Raymond Boyce; producer F Johnson; musical director Juan Matteucci. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, [1974]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1980 - 1989

By: Morrison, Robin, 1944-1993

Reference: Eph-D-OPERA-1980/1984

Description: Includes posters for: 1980: National Opera of New Zealand presents a stunning new production for 1980, Puccini's "La Boheme". State Opera House, 12-19 April [1980] 1981: "Songs to the judges", written and directed by Mervyn Thompson; music by William Dart. City Art Gallery, Victoria St, April 7-11. Presented by the NZ Students Arts Council; New Zealand tour March-April 1981. Photograph by Robin Morrison (2 copies) 1982: Perkel Opera (Inc) in conjunction with R & W Hellaby Ltd presents "Carmen", opera in four acts by Bizet. Wellington, Victoria University Theatre, 11-12 June [1982]. Perkel's 25th season Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions on behalf of 4444 Ltd by arrangment with Robert Stigwood and David Land proudly present "Evita"; lyrics by Tim Rice; music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, starring Michele Breeze as Eva, David Weatherley as Peron, Jim Moriarty as Che, Brent Brodie as Magaldi ... State Opera House Wellington, from April 7 [1982] Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions on behalf of 4444 Ltd proudly present "a foot-stomping, action-packed musical", "Ipi-Tombi", original music by Bertha Egnos; lyrics by Gail Lakier. Wellington State Opera House, 9-20 June [1982] Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions on behalf of 4444 Ltd proudly present "a foot-stomping, action-packed musical", "Ipi-Tombi", original music by Bertha Egnos; lyrics by Gail Lakier. Don't miss this time! Wellington State Opera House, November 29 - December 9 [1982] On stage; the world's best known TV stars! CTW "Sesame Street" live! [Australia and New Zealand tour 24 March - 13 May 1982?] 1983: Broadway's smash hit, now live on stage. Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions proudly present "Beatlemania". Wellington, State Opera House, April 6-16 [1983] (2 copies, one with Stewart Macpherson's name pasted over) "Behind the mask", at the V.U.W. Memorial Theatre. Wendy Dixon in Recital I by Luciano Berio, directed by Adrian Kiernander; NZ School of Dance in "La Creation du Monde" choreographed by Michael Parmenter; music by Darius Milhaud, with the Victoria University Orchestra, conducted by Michael Vinten. May 24, 26, May 25 (1983) (2 copies). [Information from another copy - This poster was designed by Basia Smolnicki and screenprinted by Fiona Stewart]. 1984: Internationally acclaimed soprano Lynne Cantlon as "The merry widow", with Roger Wilson, at the State Opera House, 10-26 May [1984]. Another Wellington Operatic Society production. Opera Technique Inc presents a double bill. Kurt Weill's "Down in the valley". Producer Venessa Park; music Ross Gandar; and Gluck's 'The Cadi outwitted"; producer Pat Bond; music John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 26-29 September [1984] Perkel Opera. Mozart's greatest opera "The magic flute", with orhcestra. Victoria University Theatre, 8 & 9 June [1984] Waituhi; the life of the village. "... will surely be a landmark in the development of N.Z. music". Librettist Witi Ihimaera, composer Ross Harris, director Adrian Kiernander. State Opera House Wellington, September 8 - 15 1984 (2 copies) Quantity: 12 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying up to 600 mm. Provenance: "Sesame Street" poster purchased from the estate of Tony Goodliffe, 2016.

Date: 1985 - 1989

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-WO-1985/1989

Description: Includes: 1985: Wellington Operatic Society ... present "South Pacific", directed by John Banas; musical direction Murray Hewson; choreography Sue Burch; with Lindsay Perigo and Linda Anning. Sets and scenery designed by John Banas. State Opera House Wellington, 9-25 May 1985. Programme 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. [August 1986]. Programme (2 copies) 1987: The Wellington Operatic Society in association with Wellesley Resources Ltd and O'Connor Grieve & Co ... proudly present "Guys and dolls" ... Starring Julie O'Brien, Linda Anning, Des McCormack, Stephen Gledhill. Directed by John Banas; musical director Murray Hewson... choreographed by Trish Popperwell. Assistant musical director Peter Marshall. State Opera House Wellington, 7-23 May 1987. Programme (2 copies) 1988: 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. [1988?]. Programme The Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents a new version of Gilbert & Sullivan's "HMS Pinafore". Arrangements and orchestrations Tim Bridgewater; director John Banas; musical director Tim Bridgewater; choreographer Trish Popperwell. State Opera House, from 11 August 1988. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Operatic Society 1888-1988 Centennial production, "West side story". Directed by John Callen; musical director Tim Bridgewater; choreographed by Sue Nicholls. State Opera House, 12-28 May 1988. Programme (2 copies) 1989: Wellington Operatic Society presents "Oliver!". Directed by John Callen; musical director Peter Marshall; choreographed by Paula Hunt. State Opera House, 17 August - 2 September 1989. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on booklets and flyers, sizes varying beneath 350 mm.

Date: 1920 - 1929

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1920s

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: 1920: "A Country Girl", music by Lionel Monckton. Tom Pollard (director); Bernard Page (musical director). Grand Opera House, Wellington, commencing 7 December 1920. (2 copies). 1921: "The Geisha", music by Sidney Jones. Tom Pollard (director). Grand Opera House, Wellington, commencing 22 October 1921. (Accompanied by photocopy of a page of photographs from the New Zealand free lance, 19 October 1921, page 14) 1923: "The Toreador", music by Lionel Monckton and Ivan Caryll. Thomas E Foster (director). Grand Opera House, Wellington, commencing 27 June 1923. Quantity: 3 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1955 - 1959

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1955/1959

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: 1955: "The new moon", music by Sigmund Romberg. Cedric Gardiner (producer); Henry Rudolph (musical director); Jeane Horne (ballet mistress). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 28 April-12 May 1956 (2 copies) 1957: "Oklahoma," music by Richard Rogers; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Cedric Gardiner (producer); Henry Rudolph (musical director); Jeane Horne (ballet mistress). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 27 April-11 May 1957. 1958: "Love from Judy", music by Hugh Martin. Cedric Gardiner (producer); Henry Rudolph (musical director); Jeane Horne (ballet mistress). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 29 March-12 April 1958. 1959: "The vagabond king," music by Rudolf Friml. Lynda Hastings (producer); Henry Rudolph (musical director); Jeane Horne (ballet mistress) (With Frank Malthus and Daphne Ellwood - photographed). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 7-21 November, 1959 (2 copies) Quantity: 4 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1960 - 1964

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1960/1964

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: 1960s: "Love life & laughter". Jeane Malthus (producer); Thelma Smith (producer); Rayellen Quinn (music director). [Venue and date of production not identified]. 1960s: "Music hall". Leigh Brewer (producer); Gil O'Sullivan (producer); Geoffrey Newson (music director). [Venue and date of performance not identified]. 1960s: "Music hall". Leigh Brewer (producer); Gil O'Sullivan (producer); Geoffrey Newson (music director). [Venue and date of production not identified]. (2 copies). 1960s: "That's Entertainment" (musical review). Howard Neil (producer); (Miss) Alex Wiltshire (music director); Ingrid Power (choreographer). [Venue and date of production not identified]. 1960: "Kiss me Kate". Music by Cole Porter. Lynda Hastings (producer); Geoffrey de Lautour (music director); Jean Horne (ballet mistress). With Dorothy McKegg and Frank Malthus. Grand Opera House, Wellington, 20-30 July 1960 (2 copies) 1961: "The King and I". Music by Richard Rogers; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Geoffrey de Lautour (producer and music director). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 15 February 1961 (2 copies) 1962: "White Horse Inn". Music by Ralph Benatzky. Lynda Hastings (producer); Geoffrey de Lautour (music director); Leigh Brewer (choreographer). With Bob O'Hara, Frances Green, Frank Malthus and Vivienne Epsom. Grand Opera House, Wellington, 31 March-11 April 1962 (2 copies) 1963: "Carousel". Antony Groser (producer); Geoffrey de Lautour (music director); Leigh Brewer (choreographer). With Merran Ainslie, Frances green, Rayellen Ballinger, Frank Malthus, Vivienne Epsom, Kevin Westmoreland. Grand Opera House, Wellington, 1963 (2 copies) 1964: "Show boat". Donald Priestly (producer); Geoffrey de Lautour (music director); Leigh Brewer (choreographer). With Robin Dumbell and Merran Ainslie. Grand Opera House, Wellington, 11-21 March 1964. (2 copies). 1964: "Kiss me Kate". Music by Cole Porter. Lynda Hastings (producer); Geoffrey de Lautour (music director); Leigh Brewer (choreographer). With Frank Malthus, Merran Ainslie. Grand Opera House, Wellington, 11-21 November 1964. (2 copies). Quantity: 10 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1965 - 1969

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1965/1969

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: 1965: "Calamity Jane". Music by Sammy Fain; lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. Stanley Campbell (producer); Geoffrey Newson (musical director); Ken Sudell (choreographer); Jen[n]ifer Martin and Ronald Thrush (cast). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 19-29 May 1965 (2 copies) ca 1966: "Music Hall Memories". Brian Radovanovich (compere); Bernard O Jones (producer); John Morrison (music director); Joan Warwick (choreographer). [Venue and dates not identified]. (2 copies). 1968: "South Pacific". Music by Richard Rogers; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Colleen Walling (producer); John Morrison (music director). Dolores Dobson and Frank Malthus (cast). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 9-16 March 1968 (2 copies) 1969: "Can Can". Music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Colleen Walling (producer); John Morrison (music director); Jeane Horne (choreographer); Bob McKegg and Beverly Reid (cast). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 1969 (2 copies) 1969?: Quantity: 4 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 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: 1980 - 1984

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1980/1984

Description: Includes: 1980: "The king and I". Directed by Leigh Brewer; musical director Alan Foster (With Madeleine Bruce and James Moriarty). State Opera House, 14-30 August 1980. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Operatic Society (Inc) proudly presents "We'll meet again", directed by Leigh Brewer; compered by Brian Clark. Olivers Cabaret, 22-26 April 1980. Programme 1981: Wellington Opera Society (Inc) presents "Oklahoma!", director-choreographer Leigh Brewer; musical director Alan Foster. State Opera House, 21 May - 6 June [1981]. Programme (2 copies) "Showstoppers '81", devised, directed and compered by Brian Clark; choreographed by Leanne Plunkett. [1981]. Programme 1982: "Jesus Christ Superstar". Membership concession voucher valid for performances up to and including Friday 27th August 1982 (2 copies green, 2 copies pink) "Jesus Christ Superstar". Membership concession voucher valid for the performance on Thursday 19th August 1982. Yellow card. (2 copies) Wellington Operatic Society (Inc). "Jesus Christ superstar". State Opera House, 19 August - 4 September 1982. Ticket folder containing four tickets for Monday 30 August stapled in Wellington Operatic Society (Inc) proudly presents "We'll meet again", devised and directed by Leigh Brewer. Society's Theatre, 29 Vivian Street, 20 April - 1 May 1982. Programme (2 copies - 1 white, 1 yellow), and card/ticket 1983: "Annie". Membership discount voucher. Valid for performances on Thursday 12th May and Friday 13th May 1983 only. Pale blue ticket (2 copies) "Annie". Membership discount voucher. Valid for performances from Saturday 14 May 1983 up to and including the performance of Monday 23rd May 1983. Pink ticket (2 copies) "Annie". Membership discount voucher. Valid for performances up to and including Monday 23rd May 1983. Red ticket (2 copies) 1984: Wellington Operatic Society (Inc). "The merry widow". Directed by Steve Agnew; musical director Alan Foster; choreographer Paula Hunt (With Lynne Cantlon, Madeleine Bruce and Roger Wilson). State Opera House [May 1984]. Programme; [and] discount voucher and membership voucher (ie 2 tickets) "Pack up your troubles", a new war time musical revue, written & directed by Brian Clark. Another Wellington Operatic Society production. Music direction Murray Hewson; choreographer Mary Evers. [Wellington 27 October 1984]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s) 7 programmes; 8 tickets. Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources

By: Wellington Operatic Society Inc

Reference: ATL-Group-00179

Description: Quantity: 6 album(s) b&w photographs. 7 box(es).

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: 1990-1995

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-WO-1990/1995

Description: Includes: 1990: Wellington Operatic Society. "Me and my girl", the Lambeth Walk musical. Director Stephen Robertson; musical director Peter Marshall; choreographer Christine Asher. State Opera House, 17 May - 2 June 1990. Programme (2 copies) 1991: Wellington Operatic Society AGM, 27 March 1991. Agenda 1993: Wellington Operatic by arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library New York proudly presents "Anything goes". Director Stephen Robertson; musical director Neil Hennessy; choreographer Leigh Evans. State Opera House, 7-22 May [1993]. Programme (2 copies) 1994: Wellington Operatic presents "Les misérables". Director Stephen Robertson; music director Tim Bridgewater; designer Allan Lees. State Opera House, premiere 21 January 1994. Souvenir programme (2 copies) 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: [November 1964]

From: Wellington Operatic Society: Assorted photographs, ephemera, and drawings relating to productions

By: Wellington Operatic Society Inc

Reference: PA1-o-523

Description: Photographs of a performance of the musical Kiss me Kate by Cole Porter, performed by members of the Wellington Operatic Society. None of the performers are identified Directed by Lynda Hastings, with Geoffrey de Lautour, musical director. Information from internet "Wellington Musical Theatre, 1963 to 1977" http://www.wmt.wellington.net.nz/1963.html Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with red cover, entitled "Kiss me Kate" Wellington Operatic Society in black ink; 20.5 x 27.5 cm

Date: [November 1964]

From: Wellington Operatic Society: Assorted photographs, ephemera, and drawings relating to productions

By: Wellington Operatic Society Inc

Reference: PA1-o-525

Description: Photographs of a production of "Kiss me Kate" by Cole Porter, performed by members of the Wellington Operatic Society in November 1964. Programme attached to album, with front cover used as album cover, and pages 2 to 4 containing list of cast members and musical numbers. Photographs of the director (Lynda Hastings), musical director (Geoffrey de Lautour), and choreographer (Leigh Brewer) attached inside front cover. None of the other photographs have captions. The first 7 pages contain enlargements, followed by 235 prints in 35 mm film. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with black cover, with programme cover attached which reads " Wellington Operatic Society (Inc.) presents "Kiss me Kate", Grand Opera House, Wellington"; 20.5 x 28.5 cm

Date: 1994

By: Wellington Operatic Society Inc; Glendining, Danna Mary, 1944-

Reference: Eph-D-OPERA-WO-1994-01

Description: Shows head and shoulders portrait of young waiflike girl. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Offset print, 760 x 510 mm. Provenance: Donated by Danna Glendining in 1997.