Sledmere, Peter, active 1960-2000s

Date: 1984

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-1984

Description: Includes: Artattack Cafe. 59 Brougham St., Mount Victoria Wellington. Performance, live music, exhibitions, readings [1984] Beyond ANZUS concert. Big Sideways final NZ appearance; Topp Twins, Troupers. Also featuring the Brandon Intermediate Polynesian Club. Old Town Hall Sunday June 17... [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 Café, 28-29 December [1984] On tour direct from Crystal T's, Melbourne, the Real Thing Entertainment Australia presents Ladies night; "The real thing", starring the Queen of drag Miss Julien Deen ... appearing at Exchequers Cabaret, 6-24 June [1984 or 1985] (2 copies) Grand variety concert in aid of mental health; hosted by Peter Sledmere and Ann Pacey; directed by Ann Pacey. State Opera House, 15 October [1984]. Poster has list of the 18 performers in the show Hokoeka Whanau Hui;. Hokoeka Marae, Plimmerton, 19 February [1984] The Gary McCormick post Olympic Cabaret, featuring Steve Thomas, Cilla McQueen, Gary McCormick, Dave McCartney. Star & Garter, 17-18 August; Gladstone 18 August [1984] (2 copies) A special night out for people who like to enjoy themselves. His Worship the Mayor Tim Shadbolt and Listener columnist, humourist and poet Gary McCormick, speaking on "Life, love and other concrete matters!". A night of hilarity and fun [space of venue, date details below. 1984] Direct from England, Andrew Newton "World famous" hypnotist. Lower Hutt Town Hall, 7 October [1984] Direct from England, Andrew Newton "World famous" hypnotist. Michael Fowler Centre, 4 November [1984] Direct from London! Bob ("On the buses") Grant ... the laugh-a-minute topless adult risque revue "The naughtiest show in town!". Olivers Cabaret, 3-13 October [1984] Newtown Community & Culture Centre Revue Company present "Looking on the bright side"; support groups, soloists, chorus, ballet. Newtown Community Centre (3 copies, each raising funds for a different organisation: Parish of Wellington South 10 November; Schizophrenia Fellowship 24 August, Community Funds 27 October 1984) "Pack up your troubles", written and directed by Brian Clark. A new war time musical revue. Operatic Barracks, 29 Vivian Street, 27 October - 10 November [1984] High speed hilarity in the transit lane with Linden Wilkinson, directed by Aileen O'Sullivan. Artattack, 59 Brougham Str, 13-167, 20-22 December [1984] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm.

Date: 2002

From: BATS Theatre :[Posters for productions at BATS Theatre. 1979- ].

By: BATS Theatre

Reference: Eph-C-BATS-2002

Description: Includes posters for: "The [abc] experiment". Photo of Glenda Tuaine and the [abc] experiment's number one fan [Helen Clark] Jo Randerson. "Banging cymbal, clanging gong". Bats Theatre, 14-16 March 2002. Bats 2002. Poster for STAB season "Black body"; dance theatre presented by propulsion. A multi-sensory exploration. Bats, 13-23 November [2002] "The boxer". Bats, 5-9 March [2002] Wilde Side Productions and Gooch Productions Ltd present "China wars", by Robert Lord. Directed by John Forde. Bats Theatre, 3-12 October 2002. "Confidence in me"; a documentary by Mel Johnston about people applying to Creative New Zealand. Featuring Jo Randerson, Ryan McFadyen, Jonny Brugh, Gentiane Lupi, Tony Hopkins & Moira Wairama. Bats Theatre, 27-31 August [2002]. Two different posters. (2 copies) Streamline Danceworks presents "Detour"; to an explosive dance-driven performance. Choreographers include Leigh Evans, Angela Westerby, THROW, Anne Anderson, Kay Muir. Bats Theatre, 12-14 September [2002] (2 copies) Josefina Baez. "Dominicanish"; migration, marginality, language, identity. Magdalena Aotearoa. Workshops (New Zealand itinerary), May-June [2002]. (2 copies) "An evening with Wills & Spencer", NZ's only extreme comedians. Comedy shock circus vaudeville freakshow straight from a 12 week season at Auckland's Sky City Casino. Bats Theatre, 16-18 May [2002] From the producers of Improv Bandits, "The eliminator". "Whose line is it anyway?" style fun, where the strong survive and the weak get wet! Bats Theatre 2-4 May [2002] Flash Harry's Film Feast. Short films. Bats Theatre, 8-9 May [2002] (2 copies) Far Queue Productions presents "French toast", a play by Kathryn van Beek, directed by Caroline Bell-Booth. Starring Edwin Wright. Bats Theatre, 4-9 March [2002]. Photography and design by Jonathan Brugh (2 copies) "Homicidal", by Shane Bosher. Post-pubescent cheerleaders. Bats Theatre 12-29 June [2002]. Young & Hungry season of 3 new plays (2 copies) Fringe NZ. 5 minute call, a documentary series ... "I want to touch people". See it here - Bats, 14 Feb - 16 March [2002] "If pain persists ..." Back by popular demand, two shows only. Winner of Fringe award for solo performances. Bats Theatre, 22-23 March [2002] (2 copies, one handcoloured in part in red) From the producers of The Improv Bandits, an epic improvised musical, "It sounds like music", with singing and dancing nuns ... or not! Bats Theatre, 14-16 March [2002]. (2 copies) "Late 'n' Live", hosted by Ben Hurley, featuring Guy Capper, Mrs Peacock, Michael Shadbolt, Jesse Mulligan, Mathew Hegan, Fiona MacKinnon, Steve Wrigley, and Vaughan King. 22 March, 5 April, 19 April [2002] Improv Productions Wellington presents "Micetro". In the end there can be only one. Bats Theatre, 17-20, 24-27 April [2002]. (2 copies) Seeing through to the NATIVE with-in us all. Dance Your Socks Off Festival premieres "Native", choreographed and directed by Leonie Douglas, starring dancers Sean MacDonald, Seonaid Loyns, Claire Barret. Music by Andrew McMillan with Paul Winstanley. 11-14 September [2002]. By Leonie Douglas & the Eiptome [Epitome] Company in a sound design collaboration with Andrew McMillan & black bridge productions (2 copies) TIPA Productions presents "Ola's son"; a frenzy of Pacific Island theatre. Bats Theatre, 25 February - 3 March 2002 (3 copies, one blue and two white) "The plum tree", by Peter Cox. Bats Theatre, 12-29 June [2002]. Young and Hungry season of 3 new plays (2 copies) "A room that echoes", by Abi King-Jones. Bats Theatre, 12-29 June [2002]. Young and Hungry season of 3 new plays (2 copies) "Skin game", written and directed by David Foote. Bats Theatre, 11-13 & 16-20 July [2002] (2 copies) The Improv Divas. "Sorry, did I muff my line?!?" New Zealand's first all-female improv comedy troupe. Bats Theatre, 10-12 October [2002] "Standing on my hands", with Jan Bolwell, directed by Ralph McAllister. Bats Theatre Wellington, 30 January - 2 February [2002] (2 different posters: 2 copies of one, one of the other) Verona presents "Storm"; an evening of love, literature and rock 'n' roll, with string quartet Chamberpot and narration by Peter Sledmere. Words by William Shakespeare. Bats Theatre, 10-13 April 2002 (2 copies) "Swimming lessons", written by Jacqueline van Beek; directed by Emma Willis; designed by Tracey Monastra. Bats Theatre, 24 April - 4 May [2002] (2 copies) "Swingball", a play by Rhys Darby and Dai Henwood. Bats Theatre, 14-17 Feberuary [2002]. Photo and design by Jonathan Brugh (2 copies) "Through windows", performed and written by Susana Lei'ataua; directed by Brian Sargent. Bats Theatre, 30 May - 1 June [2002] "Totally offensive or your money back". Bats Theatre, 6 May preview. Photography not by Meek [Charlie Brown and Nick Ward](2 different posters) Polyfilla Productions proudly presents "Vanity insanity"; a nip-n-tuck musical satirizing the lengths people will go to in their quest for 'beauty'. Bats Theatre, 27 February - 3 March 2002. See other posters for the same year at D and E sizes. Quantity: 32 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters sizes varying around 420 x 300 mm. Provenance: Most donated by Bats Theatre in 2004.

Date: 1985 - 1986, 1988

From: Depot Theatre:Photographs of theatre renovation:Photographs of production of "Front Women":Photographs of production of "Big Bickies"

By: Smart, Dulcie, active 1975-2013

Reference: PAColl-2271-1

Description: Quantity: 7 b&w original photographic print(s). 43 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1990 - 1993

From: Depot Theatre :[Ephemera and programmes of quarto size for theatre and dance productions at the Depot Theatre, Wellington. 1983-1993]

Reference: Eph-B-DEPOT-1985/1989

Description: Includes: 1985: Wanjiku "Blackwomen", 27 August - 7 September; "Ahurangi" with Hemi & Hori. Depot Theatre [1985]. programme Theatre of the Eighth Day in association with the Depot presents "Ngati Pakeha". Depot Theatre, 15-16, 20-23, 27-30 November [1985]. Flier (2 copies) 1986: "Blood for tuppence" by James Beaumont (includes "Molly Mott's dream" and "Lorry Loon's dream". [1986] Programme The Jillettes at the Depot. Cabaret, ex Vital Statistics. 30 April - 10 May [1986]. Flier (3 copies differently hand-coloured) "Melissa & Derek" are coming to you at the Depot Theatre, 31 July - 10 August [1986]. Flier Something Chronic presents "Baked in the head", a kooky kind of cabaret. Depot Theatre, 31 July - 10 August [1986]. Flier A song of the Pacific - "South Pacific - the Rainbow". A musical world premiere by Simon Wilson and Rod Dunbar. Depot Theatre, 7 March - 5 April [1986]. Flier WSB rolls out his mat. Sandy Beaches and Pat Dry of the World Actors Society. 21-22, 27-28 June 1986. Flier "The Z team". Depot Theatre, 14-15 March [1986]. Flier 1987: Working Title Theatre presents "Born to clean". Bernadette Doolan, Hilary King, Andrea Kelland, Clare Bear, Renee. The Depot, 4-14 November [1987]. Blue flier, and yellow flier "Coverboy", a musical comedy by Rod Dunbar, with John Brazier, Deborah Cuzens, Mark Hadlow, Theresa Healey, Fiona Samuel, Rima Te Wiata. Depot Theatre, 23 September - 17 October [1987]. Flier (2 copies) The Moonatics late-nite cabaret spectacular!! Depot Theatre, 10-11 July [1987]. Flier "Tupuna", by Rore Hapipi. Produced by Te Ohu Whakaari & Te Ika a Maui Players. Depot Theatre 18 August - 6 September [1987]. Flier Urban Dwellers presents "Archaic clause". Opening nite party. Depot Theatre, 13 January [1987]. Flier 1988: Depot Theatre; take a look. Promotional pamphlet [1988] New Zealand's biggest new musical "Big bikkies", by Stephen Sinclair. Music composed by Stephen Sinclair and Fran Walsh. Directed by Danny Mulheron. Depot Theatre 7 September - 1 October. Yellow flier. Floating Eagle Feather, nationally known storytelling artist. Here for 2 shows only!! Depot Theatre, 2-3 April [1988]. Flier (2 copies) "Frontwomen", written and directed by Lorae Parry (with Madeline McNamara, Janet Fisher, Fiona Samuel, Peter Sledmere). Depot Theatre, 8 October - 5 November 1988. Programme / flier Louis Nowra, "The golden age". Depot Theatre[1988]. Flier 1989: "Hen's Teeth; the second bite"; produced by Kate JasonSmith. Depot Theatre, 9 February - 11 March 1989. Flier (2 copies) Taio touring Te Ika a Maui [Depot Theatre, 5 July 1989]. Programme (stapled) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on booklets, pamphlets and fliers, sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: 2000 - 2002

From: BATS Theatre :[Posters for productions at BATS Theatre. 1989- ].

By: BATS Theatre

Reference: Eph-E-BATS-2000/2002

Description: Includes posters for: 2001: Cloudboy, "Down at the end of the garden". Album release tour. Bats Theatre, 29-30 March [2001] (2 copies) "Remote"; sometimes mates can drive you up the wall. Written by the winner of the 2000 New Zealand Young Playwrights Competition, Sonal Patel. Bats Theatre, 7-10 March [2001] 2002: Mrs Armstrong and her amazing Naked Samoans present "Naked Samoans; the trilogy". All three sell-out Naked Samoans shows come together in one K-Tel kamikaze comedy. Bats Theatre, 11-26 January [2002] Verona presents "Storm", an evening of love, literature and rock'n'roll. Winner of the Fringe Festival 2002 Golden Horn Music Award; with string quartet Chamberpot, and narratrion by Peter Sledmere. Words by William Shakespeare. Bats Theatre, 10-13 April [2002] "When love comes calling", a solo dance performance choreographed & performed by Raewyn Hill. Bats Theatre, 4-7 September 2002 (2 copies). See other posters for the same year at C and D sizes. Quantity: 5 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters sizes varying around 800 x 600 mm. Provenance: Donated by Bats Theatre in 2002.

Date: 1985

From: Circa Theatre :[Posters for productions in the 1980s].

Reference: Eph-D-CIRCA-1985-01/02

Description: Two posters advertising a production of "The ragged trousered philanthropists". Each poster shows a photograph of actors in the Workhouse production, including: Miranda Harcourt, Peter Sledmere, Duncan Smith, Kelly Johnson, David McKenzie, David O'Donnell, Peter Dennett. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 635 x 450 mm.

Date: April 1978, February 1979, May 1979

From: Downstage Theatre (Wellington): Photographs of productions

By: McCurdy, Stephen John, 1949-; Simpson, Doug, active 1970s

Reference: PAColl-7704-09

Description: Photographs of the Downstage Theatre productions of 'Savages' (April 1978), 'Flying Blind' (February 1979), and 'Macbeth' (May 1979). Quantity: 78 b&w original photographic print(s). 27 photocopy/ies.