Surgeon, pioneer of radiology, bacteriology and motoring, composer, musician, amateur dramatist. Educated at Edinburgh. Came to New zealand as a young man, practised medicine at Rawene, before moving to Auckland. See "Makers of Auckland : 1871-1971" Wilson & Horton, 1971. He used several pseudonyms for his works, namely Thomas Humphreys, Newton Abbot, and possibly G D Grahame (see Fantasy & folly : the lost world of New Zealand musicals 1880-1940 by Peter Harcourt).
de Clive-Lowe, George Thomas Humphrey, 1859-1944
de Clive-Lowe, Trevor, 1900-1984 : Papers
Date: 1921-1939
By: de Clive-Lowe, Trevor Grahame, 1900-1984; Hill, Alfred Francis, 1869-1960
Reference: 87-098
Description: Collection of music scores of works by Alfred Hill, dedicated or inscribed to his friend Trevor de Clive-Lowe; programme of `Runnymede' by George de Clive-Lowe, musical director Trevor de Clive-Lowe, 1937; Diamond Jubilee Bulletin of the Automobile Association (Auckland) (Dec 1962-Jan 1963) which includes portrait and article on George de Clive-Lowe. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Quantity: 8 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, printed matter
[Theatre programmes for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Wil...
Date: 1906
From: [Theatre programmes of octavo size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]
By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990
Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1906
Description: Includes: William Anderson's Famous Dramatic Co. "The mariners of England", by Robert Buchanan. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 17 July 1906. Programme William Anderson's Famous Dramatic organisation "Thunderbolt", the great Australian play by Ambrose Pratt and A S Joseph. Opera House Wellington, 11 August 1906. Programme. Andrew Black concerts. New Zealand tour. Andrew Black, baritone; Ethel Sinclair, violiniste; Adolphe Borschke, pianist; H Gleeson, accompanist. [1906?] Programme. Brough-Flemming Comedy Co under the direction of Mr Herbert Flemming. "Dr Wake's patient", by W Gayer Mackay and Robert Ord. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 26 December 1906. Programme. Frank T Bullen, the celebrated South Sea whaler and Kipling of the ocean in his delightful lecture entertainments illustrated with beautiful and unique views. Under the direction of R S Smythe. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 12-15 June 1906. Programme Cooper's Electric Biograph Co; the first life-motion pictures in the colonies of the victorious New Zealand Footballers in England [also with Kershaw the illusionist, songs by Mr Fred Rosevear]. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland 22-23 February 1906. Programme. Dalso the Great, premier illusionist of the world, supported by Miss Myra Graham and Mr Alex Hay. Princess Theatre Dunedin, 28 July 1906. Programme Edison's Popular Pictures "America at work". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 20 August 1906. Programme. Fullers, every evening at 8. Theatre Royal, Johnston Street Wellington. Programmes for the weeks commencing: 26 January, 2 March, 6 April, 13 July, 3 August 1906 (With Fred Rosevear, Frank King, Cissie Whitford, James Loander, Cecile Stephano, Viola Price, Ellwood Family, Will Rollow, Will Lochrane, Gertie Maisie, Jack Hagan, Malvena Moore, Harry Davis, Clara Keating, John and Maud Brewer, Pearl Lovell, Walter Anderson, Clyde Cook, 2 Kranks, Golden Duo, Charles Howard, Nellie Power, Lal Logie, Lavinia Tyson, Leonard Nelson, Florrie Ranger, Stella Ranger, Driscoll Brothers, Ivy Gallardi, Ethel Leslie, Rowell Sisters, Ern Ern, Winnie Wagner, Ronnie and Frank Lenton, Lex McLean, Dorothy L'Estrange, Monaghan & Sheehan, James Harvey & Madge Morris, Four English Rosebuds) Fuller's Minstrel & Vaudeville Company. Opera House Auckland. Programmes for 13 July, 3 August, 17 August, 21 December, [28 December?] 1906 (With Lucy Lavinia, Wild Friday, Frank King, Connie Bird, Kitty Delevale, Rex, the Lewis Sisters, Pearl Lovell, Charles and Laura Rollo, Freddy Byron, Phyllis Fay, Arthur Taucher, Florrie Swift, Madge Morris, Les Warton, Will Harvey, Monahan and Sheehan, Ivy Gallardi, Ethel Leslie, Aubrey Douglas, the Four Rosebuds, Ern Ern, Mr Val Newton, Bob and Alf Driscoll, Madama Lydia Teamans-Titus, Ronnie and Frank Lenton, Jack Hagan, Ida Bradley, Carl Collier, Percy Lodge, the Musical Gardners, the Golden Duo, Ida Brady, Pearl Helmrich, Elsie Bates, Carden Wilson) Mr Leslie Harris, the famous English society entertainer, assisted by Miss Rosina Buckmann. His Majesty's Theate Auckland, 25 August 1906. Programme. Charles Holloway's Dramatic Company, with Beatrice Holloway. "Two little vagabonds", by Geo R Sims and Arthur Shirley. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland [January 1906]. Programme. (Also two loose sheets of the same play with "Rogues of the turf" at the bottom) Charles Holloway's Dramatic Company. "Two little vagabonds", by Geo R Sims and Arthur Shirley. Opera House Wellington, 12 March 1906. Programme. "The lady typist", written and composed by Thomas Humphreys. First production on any stage of the entirely new and original musical play. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6-18 August 1906. Programme J C Williamson's Knight-Jeffries Company (with Julius Knight and Maud Jeffries). "Monsieur Beaucaire, by Booth Tarkington. North Island tour, 15-29 January 1906. Programme. R G Knowles, in his humorous conversations on "Trifles that trouble the traveller" (The dressing room, Sunny Mediterranean, Sunny Italy, a Trip to South Africa, etc). Country tour 1906. Programme J C Williamson presents R G Knowles in his humorous conversations on "Songs and stories of the stage". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 19 March 1906. Programme. J C Williamson presents R G Knowles in his humorous conversations on "Songs and stories of the stage". Opera House Wellington, 26 March 1906. Programme. J C Williamson presents R G Knowles in his humorous conversations on "Songs and stories of the stage". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 May 1906. Programme Macmahon's New Dramatic Company. "Our guardian angel", by Clarence Burnette. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, [8 September - 6 October 1906]. Programme MacMahon's Dramatic Company. "Human nature", by Geo R Sims and Henry Petitt. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 19 March 1906. Programme. Meynell, Gunn and Varna's New English Comedy Company. "Wig and gown", by F R Sidney; and "The little stranger", by Michael Morton. His Majesty's Theatre Christchurch, 22 December 1906. Programme. Northern Boxing Association's Grand Carnival. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 12 April 1906. Programme (O'Griff v Gault; Blewden v Maloney; J Godfrey v J Gosling) Northern Boxing Association's carnival. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 10 August 1906. Programme (With J Watkins v E Smith; J Maloney v T Hunter, Gnat Williams v James Ross) Northern Boxing Association Carnival. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 17 December 1906 (With T Ward v A Montague; T C Lewis v E Brain; A Blewden v J Maloney). Programme. Boxing Championships of Otago and Southland. Princess Theatre Dunedin, 6-7 August 1906. (With semi-finals and finals - Albert Parker, C Wright, J Thomson, A J Plummer, W Campbell, J Paterson, D Smith, J Nicholson, E Manley, J Kilpatrick, Don Paterson) Otago Boxing Association. Princess Theatre, 2-3 July 1906 (With Spi Thomas, Albert Parker, J F Morris, N Gould, Gilmour, Dave Paterson, J J Gedye, W Farquharson, Alick Farquharson, Jack Griffin, R C Ross) Oswald's Australian Popular Players, under the direction of Oswald and Rolfe. "Current cash". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 1906. Programme John F Sheridan's Musical Comedy Company. "The earl and the girl". Country tour programme 1906. John F Sheridan and his brilliant Musical Comedy Company. "Dick Whittington and his cat". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 29 January 1906. Programme. Steele-Payne Bell-Ringers. Princess Theatre Dunedin [127 September 1906]. Programme. Steele-Payne New Company. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, Xmas night, December 25 1906. Programme. Mr Geo Stephenson's New English Musical Comedy Co. "Bill Adams, the 'ero of Waterloo", by Herbert Shelley and Reginal Bacchus; music by Stephen R Philpott. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 January 1906. Programme. Stephenson's English Musical Comedy Company. "Bill Adams". Opera House Wellington, 20 January 1906. Programme. Mr Geo Stephenson's New English Musical Comedy Company. "Bill Adams, the 'ero of Waterloo". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 26 February 1906. Programme. Mr Valentin Vousden (mimic and ventriloquist). Re-appearance after an absence of two years. Princess Theatre Dunedin, 22 August 1906. Programme Mr Charles Waldron and Miss Ola Humphrey supported by his New Dramatic Company in "The Squaw Man". Theatre Royal Chruistchurch, 24 December 1906. Programme. West's Pictures and the Brescians. Farewell appearance. Latest films showing New Zealand football team v Midland Counties. His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin, 10 January 1906. Programme Mr J C Williamson's world-renowned Royal Comic Opera Company. "The orchid", by James T Tanner; "The Cingalee", by James T Tanner. Opera House Wellington, 26 December 1906. Programme. J C Williamson's Comic Opera Company. "The gondoliers"; and "Utopia limited". Opera House Wellington, 14 April 1906. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson's Comic Opera Company. "Veronique" by Andre Messager. "Princess Ida" (G&S). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 14 May 1906. Programme. J C Williamson's Comic Opera Company (return visit). "Veronique", by Andre Messager; "The Yeomen of the Guard" (G&S). Opera House Wellington, [18 July 1906]. Programme J C Williamson's Comic Opera Company. Mammoth musical evening, grand miscellaneous concert. Garrison Hall Dunedin, 14 July 1906. Programme. J C Williamson's Comic Opera Company. "Veronique", and "Utopia limited". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 30 June 1906. Programme. J C Williamson's Comic Opera Company. "Veronique", and "Utopia limited". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 14 June 1906. Programme. J C Williamson's Comic Opera Company. "Veronique". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 16 July 1906. Programme. J C Williamson's Comic Opera Company. "Princess Ida" and "Utopia limited". 1906. Programme (folded sheet) Mr J C Williamson's Peter Pan Company. "Peter Pan", by J M Barrie. ca 1906. Programme (folded sheet) Willoughby & Ward London Comedy Company. "The man from Mexico", by H A Du Souchet". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 3 December 1906. Programme. Willoughby & Ward London Comedy Company. "The man from Mexico", by H A Du Souchet. Opera House Wellington, 1 November 1906. Programme. The World's Pictures (includes funeral of the Rt Hon R J Seddon). Theatre Royal Christchurch, 28 June 1906. Programme. J C Williamson's Comic Opera Company. "Utopia limited"by Andre Messager; "Princess Ida" (G&S). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 30 June 1906. Programme. Quantity: 55 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, approximately 220 mm. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.
The Pageant of Robin Hood / written by D'Arcy Tarr ; choruses composed by J Tait, Esq
Date: 1934
From: de Clive-Lowe, George T H, 1859-1944 : Musical works and plays
By: Tarr, D'Arcy, active 1934; Tait, John, active 1934; de Clive-Lowe, George Thomas Humphrey, 1859-1944
Reference: MSX-2566
Description: Responsibility - Music to this work was also composed by George de Clive-Lowe Quantity: 1 volume(s) [7] 73 leaves. Physical Description: Typescript (annotated) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (88-351)
de Clive-Lowe, George T H, 1859-1944 : Musical works and plays
Date: 1899-1935
By: de Clive-Lowe, George Thomas Humphrey, 1859-1944
Reference: MS-Group-0059
Description: Musicals, pageants and plays written or composed by George de Clive-Lowe and others Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Quantity: 16 folder(s). 7 volume(s). 0.20 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts
Runnymede ; operatic pageant-drama
Date: 1934
From: de Clive-Lowe, George T H, 1859-1944 : Musical works and plays
By: de Clive-Lowe, George Thomas Humphrey, 1859-1944
Reference: MS-Papers-11059-04
Description: This volume comprises the book and lyrics of `Runnymede' Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (88-351)
Can yer beat it? ; radio play ; a short but most sordid tragedy of London's East End / ...
Date: 1935
From: de Clive-Lowe, George T H, 1859-1944 : Musical works and plays
By: de Clive-Lowe, George Thomas Humphrey, 1859-1944; Thomas, Clive, active 1935
Reference: MS-Papers-1027-13
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) [2] 13 leaves. Physical Description: Holograph
Runnymede ; operatic pageant-drama
Date: 1935
From: de Clive-Lowe, George T H, 1859-1944 : Musical works and plays
By: de Clive-Lowe, George Thomas Humphrey, 1859-1944
Reference: MS-Papers-11059-05
Description: This volume comprises an annotated typescript of the book and lyrics of `Runnymede' Quantity: 1 volume(s) [6] 67 leaves. Physical Description: Typescript (annotated) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (88-351)
[Ephemera and theatre programmes for performances of opera and light musicals in New Ze...
Date: 1937
Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1937
Description: Includes programmes for the following productions: Dunedin Operatic & Dramatic Society Inc presents "Wildflower", produced by Stan Lawson. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 5-12 June 1937. Programme (with photos of Stan Lawson, Freda Elmes and the donkey Joko, Louise Henderson, Rowena Jackson (solo dancer), Dorothy Judd (solo dancer)) J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "The gondoliers". Farewell season. Produced by Minnie Everett. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Iolanthe". Produced by Minnie Everett. Farewell season. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Iolanthe". Farewell season. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 20 February 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Lilac time". Farewell season. Produced by Minnie Everett. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd presents Gladys Moncrieff in "The maid of the mountains". Produced by Frederick Blackman. Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 June 1937. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd presents Gladys Moncrieff in "The maid of the mountains". Produced by Frederick Blackman. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 12 July 1937. Programme J C Williamson presents Gladys Moncrieff in "The maid of the mountains", Produced by Frederick Blackman; musical director Fred Quintrell. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 1937. Programme J C Williamson presents Gladys Moncrieff in "The merry widow". Music by Franz Lehar; lyrics by Adrian Ross. Produced by Frederick Blackman. Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 June 1937. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson presents Gladys Moncrieff in "The merry widow". Music by Franz Lehar; lyrics by Adrian Ross. Produced by Frederick Blackman. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 12 July 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "The Mikado". Farewell season. Grand Opera House, 23 January 1937. Programme J C Williamson Ltd presents "Nice goings on", by Douglas Furber. Produced by S Albert Locke; ballets by Leah Miller. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 29 December 1937. Programme J C Williamson Ltd presents "Nice goings on", by Stanley Lupino; music by Billy Mayerl. Produced by S Albert Locke; musical director Fred Quintrell. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 10 December 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Paul Jones", by H B Farnie and Robert Planquette. Country tour [ca Feb-1937]. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Paul Jones". Farewell season. Produced by Minnie Everett. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Pirates of Penzance". Farewell season. Produced by Minnie Everett. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Princess Ida". Farewell season. Produced by Minnie Everett. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme Gisborne Amateur Operatic Society presents "Rio Rita". Musical director Wilfred C Kohn. (With Myra Booth and Norma Kohn, Hugo Wall) Opera House Gisborne, 22-28 November 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Ruddigore". Farewell season. Produced by Minnie Everett. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme In loyal commemoration of the coronation of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the historical pageant "Runnymede", a dramatic opera-comique by Dr George de Clive Lowe. [Programme, generously annotated with autographs, by the production's property man, Alan A Ryan. Cover loose] J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Yeomen of the guard". Farewell season. Produced by Minnie Everett. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 23 January 1937. Programme J C Williamson's Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. "Yeomen of the guard". Farewell season. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 20 February 1937. Programme Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.
Kirk - o' - Field ; an historical chronicle drama in three acts and five scenes dealing...
Date: 1931
From: de Clive-Lowe, George T H, 1859-1944 : Musical works and plays
By: de Clive-Lowe, George Thomas Humphrey, 1859-1944
Reference: MS-Papers-11059-02
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) [4] 53 leaves. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (88-351)
Three plays / by George de Clive-Lowe
Date: 1931, 1934, 1936
From: de Clive-Lowe, George T H, 1859-1944 : Musical works and plays
By: de Clive-Lowe, George Thomas Humphrey, 1859-1944
Reference: MSX-2567
Description: Librettos and scripts for three plays by George de Clive-Lowe Other Titles - Runnymede ; historical light opera / by George de Clive-Lowe ; (1934) Other Titles - What's bred in the bonn (?) ; a sketch of London life / by George de Clive-Lowe ; (1936) Other Titles - Fey ; a radio mystery-murder-drama in a prologue and two acts / by George de Clive-Lowe Quantity: 1 volume(s) [10] 74, [], [6] 50 leaves. Physical Description: Holographs and annotated typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (88-351)
The Doge of Venice ; a tragedy / by George de Clive-Lowe (Trevor Selwyn)
Date: 1926
From: de Clive-Lowe, George T H, 1859-1944 : Musical works and plays
By: de Clive-Lowe, George Thomas Humphrey, 1859-1944
Reference: MSX-2563
Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s) [5] 38 pages. Physical Description: Typescript copy (annotated)
Runnymede ; operatic pageant-drama
Date: 1934
From: de Clive-Lowe, George T H, 1859-1944 : Musical works and plays
By: de Clive-Lowe, George Thomas Humphrey, 1859-1944
Reference: MS-Papers-11059-03
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) [3] 40 [1] leaves. Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (88-351)
The Black mamba ; a mystery-murder drama in three acts / be Geo de Clive-Lowe
Date: 1931
From: de Clive-Lowe, George T H, 1859-1944 : Musical works and plays
By: de Clive-Lowe, George Thomas Humphrey, 1859-1944
Reference: MS-Papers-11059-01
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) [1] 67 leaves. Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (88-351)
Runnymede ; operatic pageant-drama
Date: 1935
From: de Clive-Lowe, George T H, 1859-1944 : Musical works and plays
By: de Clive-Lowe, George Thomas Humphrey, 1859-1944
Reference: f-88-351-09
Description: `Runnymede' parts for flute, oboe, clarinet (autographs) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (88-351)
The Lady typist ; a musical comedy of two acts / written and composed by Geo de Clive-Lowe
Date: 1899
From: de Clive-Lowe, George T H, 1859-1944 : Musical works and plays
By: de Clive-Lowe, George Thomas Humphrey, 1859-1944
Reference: MSX-2561
Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescript (annotated) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (88-351)
[Unidentified pages from a play be George de Clive-Lowe]
Date: [1930s?]
From: de Clive-Lowe, George T H, 1859-1944 : Musical works and plays
By: de Clive-Lowe, George Thomas Humphrey, 1859-1944
Reference: MS-Papers-11059-16
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) 73 leaves.
Runnymede ; operatic pageant-drama
Date: 1935
From: de Clive-Lowe, George T H, 1859-1944 : Musical works and plays
By: de Clive-Lowe, George Thomas Humphrey, 1859-1944
Reference: f-88-351-08
Description: `Runnymede' parts for viola, cello and double bass (autographs) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (88-351)
Runnymede ; operatic pageant-drama
Date: 1935
From: de Clive-Lowe, George T H, 1859-1944 : Musical works and plays
By: de Clive-Lowe, George Thomas Humphrey, 1859-1944
Reference: f-88-351-07
Description: `Runnymede' parts for violin 1, 2, (2 sets) autographs Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (88-351)
Photographs relating to the musical theatre
Date: ca 1900-1987
From: Harcourt, Peter Millais 1923-1995 :Photographs relating to Croydon School and the history of musical theatre in New Zealand
Reference: PAColl-5204-1
Description: Plays include 'The Laughing Cavalier', 'Tutankhamen', 'Over the Garden Wall', 'The Abbess of Whitby', and 'The Bell of Cuba'.
Let her go, Gallagher! ; a comedy sketch / by Geo de Clive-Lowe
Date: 1932
From: de Clive-Lowe, George T H, 1859-1944 : Musical works and plays
By: de Clive-Lowe, George Thomas Humphrey, 1859-1944
Reference: MSX-2565
Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s) [3] 25 leaves. Physical Description: Typescript copy (annotated) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (88-351)