Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Date: 1916

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1916

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Edward Branscombe Proprietary Ltd. The Pink Dandies. Town Hall Concert Chamber (Wellington). 7 June 1916. [Programme]. Edward Branscombe Proprietary Ltd. The Pink Dandies. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 3 July 1916. [Programme]. Edward Branscombe Pty Limited. The Pink Dandies. Country tour. [July 1916]. [Programme]. Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils. "Sunset land" in five acts. Grand Opera House. 28-29 July 1916. [Programme]. Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils. "Sunset land". Grand Opera House Wellington. 29 August 1916. [Programme]. Charley's Aunt Comedy Company. "Charley's Aunt". Grand Opera House Wellington. 23-25 March 1916. [Programme]. Charley's Aunt Comedy Company. Direction Messrs C Bentley Russell and Norman Aitken. "Charley's aunt". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 22-26 April 1916. [Programme]. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 21 June 1916. [Proramme]. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 23 August 1916. [Programme]. "Les Cloches de Corneville". Producer Mr Tom Pollard. Profits to be handed over to the Otago Women's Patriotic Associaition. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 27 May 1916. [Programme]. Allen Doone. "O'Leary, V.C.". Country tour. June 1916. [Programme]. The Irish singing comedian Allen Doone, supported by the charming American actress Miss Edna Keeley, in "The Colleen Bawn". Grand Opera House Wellington. 12-14 July 1916. [Programme] Allen Doone and Edna Keeley, in "O'Leary, V.C.", "The Colleen Bawn", "The Bold Soger Boy". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 July 1916. Allen Doone. "The Bold Soger Boy", and "O'Leary, V.C.". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 August 1916. [Programme] Allen Doone. "The Colleen Bawn" and "The Bold Soger Boy". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 August 1916. [Programme] Allen Doone. "O'Leary, V.C.". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 26 August 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault, the world's greatest concert tenor. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 24-29 April 1916. Programme. Paul Dufault, the world's greatest concert tenor. Assisting artists: Pauline Bindley (soprano), Florence Scapini (violinist), Harold Whittle (pianist). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 4-5 May 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 13-16 May 1916. [Programme]. Paul Dufault, the world's greatest concert tenor. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 6 June 1916. [Programme flyer]. Paul Dufault. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [7 or 8 June 1916. Programme]. Paul Dufault. Grand Opera House Wellington. 10 June 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 23-24 June 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault. Three farewell concerts. Grand Opera House Wellington. 11-14 November 1916. [Programme]. Paul Dufault. Three concerts. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 15-18 December [1916. Programme]. Paul Dufault. Farewell to Paul Dufault. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 12-20 December 1916. [Programme]. Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician and full company of vaudeville stars. Grand Opera House Wellington. 30 August 1916. [Programme] Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician and full company of vaudeville stars. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 16 September 1916. [Programme] Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 October 1916. [Programme] Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 18 October 1916. [Programme] Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera season. (Il Trovatore, La Traviata, Cavalleria Rusticana, I Pagliacci, Lucia de Lammermoor. Grand Opera House Wellington. 5-9 December 1916. [Programme]. Robert Greig and Beatrice Holloway, in a Grand Comedy Attraction. ("Seven keys to Baldpate", A pair of sixes", "The travelling salesman"). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 1-3 May 1916. [Programme]. "H.M.S. Pinafore" in aid of naval heroes & Red Cross Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17-19 July 1916. [Programme] Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in three farcical comedies, "The Boomerang", "It pays to advertise", and "Twin beds". Grand Opera House. 23 October 1916. [Programme] Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "It pays to advertise", "The Boomerang", "Twin beds". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 4 November 1916. [Programme]. Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "It pays to advertise", "The Boomerang", "Twin beds". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 23 November 1916. [Programme]. Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "Twin beds". Country tour. 1916. [Programme]. Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "It pays to advertise", "Twin beds", "The Boomerang". His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland. 9 December 1916. [Programme]. Sydney James and his famous Royal Strollers. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [29 March - 15 April 1916. Programme]. Sydney James and his Royal Strollers. Grand Opera House. Easter 1916. [Programme]. Sydney James and his famous Royal Strollers. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 8 May 1916. [Programme]. Sydney James and his famous Royal Strollers. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 19 May 1916. [Programme] Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. Commencing Easter Saturday. [Programme]. Julius Knight. "Under fire". Country tour 1916. [Programme]. Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". Grand Opera House Wellington. 9 May 1916. [Programme]. Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". Princess Theatre Dunedin. 18 May 1916. [Programme]. Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 24 May 1916. [Programme] Philip Lytton presents "The Waybacks at home and in town". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 25 November 1916. [Programme]. Stanley McKay's Pantomime Coy in "Boy Blue". Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 Feb (or 11 April? or both?) 1916. [Programme]. Miss A J Menzies and Mr W S Wauchop present their Juvenile Pantomime Company in "A daughter of the gods". In aid of Belgium Relief Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 21-23 November 1916. [Programme] Miss A J Menzies and Mr W S Wauchop present an original pantomime entitle "The Sleeping Beauty" in aid of the Canterbury Patriotic Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch [1916. Programme]. Alfred Mirovitch & Michael Piastro (piano & violin). Two farewell concerts. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 28 and 30 October 1916. [Programme] Messrs J & N Tait's New English Comedy Company. "Peg o' my Heart". Grand Opera House Wellington. 11 October 1916. [Programme, with head a shoulders portrait of actress Sara Allgood in the front cover] Messr's J & N Tait's New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my Heart". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [28 October 1916. Programme]. J & N Tait present their New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my heart". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 18 November 1916. [Programme with half length portrait of actress Sara Allgood on the front cover]. Messrs J & N Tait's New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my Heart". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [29 November 1916. Programme]. Messrs J & N Tait present their New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my Heart". Country tour. 1916. [Programme] New Musical Comedy Company. "So long, Letty!". Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 December 1916. [Programme]. The Norwoods, hypnotists. The greatest laugh producing show on earth. Grand Opera House Wellington. 30 September 1916. [Programme] The Norwoods. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [19 October 1916. Programme]. Peter Pan Ballet and Wild Flowers, presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House Wellington. 20-21 October 1916. [Programme] Peter Pan Ballet and Wild Flowers, presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 November 1916. [Programme]. Royal Comic Opera Coy. "Our Miss Gibbs", "Gypsy love". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 January 1916. [Programme]. Royal Comic Opera Company. "Our Miss Gibbs", "Gypsy love". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 February 1916. [Programme]. Royal Comic Opera Coy in "The Dancing Mistress", "Our Miss Gibbs", "The Quaker Girl", "Ma Mie Rosette". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 February 1916. [Programme]. The Royal Dramatic and Comedy Co Ltd present "Madame X". Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 November 1916. [Programme]. Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company Ltd. "Madame X". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 2 December 1916. [Programme]. Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company Ltd. "Are you a mason?" Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 December 1916. [Programme]. Miss Muriel Starr in "Bought and paid for", "Nobody's widow", "Under cover". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 7 February 1916. [Programme]. Hugh D McIntosh's famous Tivoli Follies. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 10 July 1916. [Programme] Hugh D McIntosh's famous Tivoli Follies. Grand Opera House. 2 August 1916. [Programme] Hugh D McIntotosh's famous Tivoli Follies. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 August 1916. [Programme] Hugh D McIntosh's famous Tivoli Follies. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 30 August 1916. [Programme] The Tivoli Concert Party. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 19-20 September 1916. [Programme] Wellington Amateur Operatic Society. "San Toy". Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 August 1916. [Programme] Wharenui Juveniles, assisted by pupils of Mr R Mounsey. Red Cross concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17 June 1916. [Programme]. Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. Tercentenary Shakesperian [sic] Company. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 8 August 1916. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. Tercentenary Shakesperian [sic] Company. Country tour. [August 1916]. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. Tercentenary Shakespearian Co. "Hamlet", "The Merchant of Venice", "Twelfth night", "Romeo and Juliet", "As you like it", "Othello". Grand Opera House Wellington. 9 September 1916. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and company. [Same repertoire]. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 30 September 1916. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and company. [Same repertoire]. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 18-24 october 1916. [Programme]. J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza. Country tour 1916. [Programme] J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "Mother Goose". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 June 1916. [Programme] J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "Mother Goose". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 17 July 1916. [Programme] (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd. Gorgeous annual pantomime "Mother Goose". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 2-5 August 1916. [Programme]. J C Williamson Ltd present their "all merry and bright" gorgeous record-breaking annual pantomime extravaganza "Mother Goose". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 7 August 1916. Programme. YMCA Gymnastic Carnival. Grand Opera House Wellington. 4 November 1916. [Programme]. The Florence Young Coy. "The Climax". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 4 January 1916. [Programme]. Quantity: 86 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

Date: 1917

From: [Theatre programmes of octavo size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

By: J C Williamson (Firm); Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-A-WILLIAMSON-1917

Description: Includes: A. Brandon-Cremer Dramatic Company in a popular drama season: "Mary Latimer - nun", "The fatal wedding". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 May 1917. Programme. Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils in "The magic carpet" in three acts. Grand Opera House Wellington, 15, 17 and 18 September 1917. Programme. Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils in "The magic carpet" in three acts. Grand Opera House Wellington, 24 November 1917. Programme. Charley's Aunt Club. Special benefit performance in aid of the Soldiers' Xmas Gift Fund. Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 November 1917. Programme Charley's Aunt Comedy Company present "Tom Dick and Harry" and "Charley's aunt". Grand Opera House Wellington, 5 May [1917]. Programme. Charley's Aunt Comedy Company present "Tom Dick and Harry" . Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Kathlene MacDonell together with Charles Waldron in "Daddy Longlegs" and "The outcast". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 11 June 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Kathlene MacDonell together with Charles Waldron in "Daddy Longlegs". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 30 June 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Kathlene MacDonell together with Charles Waldron in "Daddy Longlegs". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 4 July 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Kathlene MacDonell and Charles Waldron in "Daddy Longlegs". Grand Opera House Wellington, 11 July 1917. Programme. The English Pierrots for a short farewell season, under the direction of Will and Rob Thomas. Grand Opera House Wellington, 13 October 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their Farcical Comedy Company in "Baby mine". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 28 July 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present their Farcical Comedy Company in "Baby mine" and "Broadway Jones". Grand Opera House Wellington, 30 June 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "Baby mine", and "Broadway Jones". Country tour brochure. J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "Baby mine" (four nights) [and] "A pair of sixes" (2 nights). Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 June 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "Seven keys to Baldpate", "A pair of sixes", "The travelling salesman". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, Nine nights season commencing 24 May 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "Seven keys to Baldpate" (3 nights), "A pair of sixes" (2 nights), "The travelling salesman" (1 night). Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 23 April 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "The seven keys to Baldpate" and "A pair of sixes". Country tour [1917]. programme. J C Williamson Ltd present their Farce Comedy Company in "Seven keys to baldpate", "A pair of sixes" and "The travelling salesman". Grand Opera House Wellington, 7 April [1917]. Programme. Fullers' Vaudeville nightly at 8 o'clock. Princess Theatre Dunedin. (With Harold Lockwood, Jolly John Larkin, Clemo, Warren Hastings, Dulcie Milner and George Storey, The Devons, Ernest Pitcher, Baron (ventriloquist), The Coleman Sisters, Billy and Doris, Madame Lorenz). Programme for 8 October 1917. Fullers' Vaudeville nightly at 8 o'clock. Princess Theatre Dunedin. (With The Devons, Ernest Pitcher, Percy McKay and Nellie Graham, Lew James and Rena Selma, Sydney Jones and Gladys Raines, Blake and Granby, Jack & Vera Kearns, The Alerts). Programme for 29 October 1917. Fullers' Vaudeville nightly at 8 o'clock. Princess Theatre Dunedin. (With The Australian Hamptons, The Musical Bentleys, The Belldays, Thurber & Thurber, Signor Molinari, Ted McLean and Genevieve Lee, Paul Stanhope 's Musical Comedy Revue). Programme for 26 November 1917 (2 copies) Fullers' Vaudeville nightly at 8 o'clock. Princess Theatre Dunedin. (With Lillian Teece, Walter Johnson's great revue extravaganza "The Parisian models", staged by Walter Johnson; ballets by Miss Belle Millette). Programme for 24 December 1917. Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera Season. Country tour 1917 (Cavalleria rusticana, I Pagliacci, Il trovatore, Faust, Carmen). Programme Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera Season. Il trovatore, La Traviata, Cavalleria rusticana, I Paliacci[sic]. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 30 January - 3 February 1917. Programme. Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera Season. Presenting eleven grand operas during season. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 14 February 1917. (Il trovatore, Lucia di Lammermoor, Cavalleria rusticana, I Pagliacci, La Traviata, Faust, la Boheme, with four played twice). Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Robert Greig and Beatrice Holloway together with the popular "Seven keys to Baldpate" Co in "Baby mine". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 19-21 June [1917]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their annual gorgeous pantomime "The house that Jack built". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 16-24 July 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents "The house that Jack built". Grand Opera House Wellington, 19 June 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "The house that Jack built". Country tour. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present "The house that Jack built". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 30 June 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd presents Cyril Maude in "Grumpy". Theatre Royal Christchurch commencing 26 December [1917]. Programme. Mr Cyril Maude in a play of four acts entitled "Grumpy". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland [14-22 December 1917]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Mr Cyril Maude in a play of four acts, entitled "Grumpy", by Horace Hodges and T Wigney Percyval; and "Caste", by Tom Robertson. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Cyril Maude in "Grumpy". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 27 November 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Musical Comedy Co in "So long, Letty", "To-night's the night" and "High jinks". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 20 January 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New English Musical Comedy Company "You're in love". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 26 December 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Musical Comedy Company in "So long Letty!", "To-night's the night!", "The girl in the train!", "High jinks!". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 13 February 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present the New Musical Comedy Company. Country tour [1917]. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Musical Comedy Company in four stupendous comic opera productions: "So long, Letty" (10-13 January), "To-night's the night" (15-17 January), "The girl in the train" (18 January), "High jinks" (19 January). Theatre Royal Christchurch. Programme The New Orange Dandies. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 13 September 1917. Programme The New Orange Dandies. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 1 September 1917. Programme The New Orange Dandies. Concert Chamber Town Hall Wellington, 21 July 1917. Programme The New Orange Dandies. 1917 New Zealand tour. Programme The Norwoods presenting comedy and scientific hypnotism, demonstrating the existence of mental telepathy, thought-transference or mental impulse. Grand Opera House Wellington, 31 March - 5 April 1917. Programme Red Cross dance recital, presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House Wellington, 25 and 27 August 1917. Programme. Harry Rickards' Tivoli Theatres Limited. Grand Opera House Wellington, 1 October 1917. Programme Harry Rickards' Tivoli Theatres Limited. Headed by Miss Ada Reeve. Country tour. Programme (2 copies) Harry Rickards' Tivoli Theatres Limited. Ada Reeve season. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 10 October 1917. Programme Harry Rickards' Tivoli Theatres Limited. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 22 October 1917. Programme Harry Rickards' Tivoli Theatres Limited. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 11 September 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Florence Rockwell and Frank Harvey in "House of Glass", a modern drama in four acts by Max Marcin. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Florence Rockwell and Frank Harvey in "The house of glass", "The land of promise", "The law of the land". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 7 April 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Florence Rockwell and Frank Harvey in "The house of glass", "The land of promise", "The law of the land". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 20 March 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The cinema star", and "The pink lady". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 5 November 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the Royal Comic Opera Company in "The cinema star", and "The pink lady". Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 October 1917. Programme Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company in "Sunday" and "The fortune hunter". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland [10-21 March 1917]. Programme (2 copies) Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company present "Sunday" and "The fortune hunter". Grand Opera House Wellington, 24 January 1917. Programme Messrs J & N Tait present their New Comedy Company in "The new Henrietta", by Winchell Smith and Victor Mapes. Grand Opera House Wellington, 8 December 1917. Programme. J & N Tait presents "Turn to the right", by Winchell Smith and John E Hazzard. Grand Opera House Wellington. 12-17 November 1917. Programme J & N Tait present their New Comedy Company in "Turn to the right", by Winchell Smith & John E Hazzard. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 20 November 1917. Programme J & N Tait present their New Comedy Company in "Turn to the right". Country tour. Programme J & N Tait present their New Comedy Company in "Turn to the right", by Winchell Smith and John E Hazzard. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 27 October 1917. Programme J & N Tait's New Musical Comedy Company presents "Very good Eddie", a musical comedy in two acts. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 30 August 1917. Programme J & N Tait's New Musical Comedy Company presents "Very good Eddie", a musical comedy in two acts. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 21 August 1917. Programme J & N Tait's New Musical Comedy Company presents "Very good Eddie", a musical comedy in two acts. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 8 August 1917. Programme J & N Tait's New Musical Comedy Company presents "Very good Eddie", a musical comedy in two acts. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 19 July 1917. Programme. J C Williamson Ltd present Miss Marie Tempest ... with Mr Graham Browne in "The marriage of Kitty", "Penelope", "Mrs Dot", "Good gracious Annabelle" [and] "A pair of silk stockings". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 26 December 1917. Programme Jack Waller presents his kaleidoscopic innovation "Look who's here!". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 29 December 1918. Programme. Jack Waller presents his merry musical melange "Look who's here!". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 13 December 1917. Programme Jack Waller presents "Look who's here!". Grand Opera House Wellington, 5 November 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd. The stupendous extravaganza "Watch your step". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, [24-31 March 1917]. Programme Philip Lytton presents "The Waybacks at home and in town", by Henry Fletcher. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 16 January 1917. Programme Philip Lytton presents "The Waybacks at home and in town", by Henry Fletcher. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 21 February 1917. Programme Wellington Amateur Operatic Society in "La mascotte". Grand Opera House Wellington, 22 September 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the famous propagandist play "Damaged goods", by Eugene Brieux. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 14 March 1917. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the famous sensational propagandist play "Damaged goods". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, [commencing 27 February 1917]. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd present the famous propagandist play "Damaged goods". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 6 March 1917. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd present the famous propagandist play "Damaged goods", by Eugene Brieux. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "Damaged goods". Grand Opera House Wellington, 12 February 1917. Programme Geo Willoughby's New Musical Farce Company in George Broadhurst's non-stop laughter play, "What happened to Jones". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 7 April 1917. Programme George Willoughby presents "What happened to Jones?", [and] "Why Smith left home!". Theatre Royal Christchurch [19-24 March] 1917. Programme George Willoughby presents "What happened to Jones?", [and] "Why Smith left home!". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 3 March 1917. Programme George Willoughby and his New Musical Farce Company in "Why Smith left home". His Majesty's Theatre, 18-20 January [1917]. Programme YMCA gymnastic carnival. Grand Opera House, 3 November 1917. Programme Quantity: 84 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, approximately 220 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

Date: 1918

By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1918

Description: Includes: J C Williamson presents the greatest of all revues "The Bing Boys are here". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, in the presence of His Excellency The Governor-General and Countess Liverpool. 1918. Programme J C Williamson presents the greatest of all revues "The Bing Boys are here". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 31 July 1918. Programme (2 copies, one with white, one with blue cover; and one without cover) By courtesy of the management of Messrs J C Williamson Ltd "Kewpie" the thoroughbred Shetland pony will make his debut as a member of the famous "Bing Boys". He will be introduced by Messrs J Cannot and Clyde Cook ... Don't forget! Every penny goes to help Wellington in the Copper Trail Competition against Auckland. Copper Trail means Red Cross; Red Cross means more comforts for our wounded boys. Evening Post Print - 71888. Flier. Farewell concerts by Cappelli, the famous Italian operatic tenor. Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-3 October 1918. Programme Messrs Ben & John Fuller present "Seven days' leave", the realistic submarine play; "The story of the Rosary", a dashing military play by Walter Howard. Country tour. [April 1918]. Programme Fullers' Vaudeville. "Twirly Whirly". His Majesty's Theatre Wellington, 11 February [1918]. Programme Sydney James' New Revue Co including the Royal Strollers in "Come inside"; in "Oddsandends" (With Madeline Rossiter, C N Northcote, G W Desmond, Ira Bissett, George Graystone, Josie Jackson, Sydney James, May Topping, Sadie Maguire, Rena Clark, Ivy Lyson). Grand Opera House, commencing 29 May 1918. Programme (2 copies) Sydney James' New Revue Co in "Oddsandends". Grand Opera House, commencing 3 June 1918. Programme Sydney James' New Revue Co in "Oddsandends". Grand Opera House, commencing 7 June 1918. Programme. Direction of Ray A Saunders: Lee Toy Chung season. (With Sadie La Trobe, Barnard Wales, R J Oswald, Percy Carr, Euleen La Sala). Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 August 1918. Programme (2 copies) Malini, the Napoleon of Magic! (With Mrs A M Montague (piano), and Mr Leonard Barnes (singer)). Town Hall Concert Chamber, 9 February 1918. programme / flier. Press Baby (No 2) Enterprises (including Charley's Aunt Club and The Cheeros at the Grand Opera House, 13 May [1918]; the Grand entertainment by leading artists and Miss Gladys Campbell's dancing pupils, Grand Opera House, 17 May [1918]; Press baby Matinee in aid of Red Cross and Red Jersey war work funds, His Majesty's Theatre, 22 May [1918]; War lecture by the Hon T M Wilford, Minister for Justice. Big Town Hall, 24 May [1918]. Programme Purple Courtiers, costume comedy entertainers. Wadestown Club Room, 12 June 1918. Ticket. Red Cross Red Jersey baby voting competition. Press Baby (no 2) Enterprises. (With Charley's Aunt Club, The Cheeros and dancing pupils of Miss Gladys Campbell, and leading concert artists). Grand Opera House, 17 May 1918. Programme Miss Ada Reeve and her brilliant company (Ashton Jarry, Miss Georgie de Lara, Miss Peggy Peat (soubrette), Mr John Grant, Harry Jacobs (conductor/ singer), Lucie Linda (dancer), Talleur Andrews (tenor), Louis Nikola [Nicola] (magic)). Farewell season. Grand Opera House Wellington, [1918]. Programme. Hugh D McIntosh presents Ada Reeve, England's foremost comedienne and her brilliant company. Theatre Royal Christchurch [1918]. Programme. Ada Reeve, England's foremost comedienne and her brilliant company. Country tour. Farewell tour. [1918]. Programme Mr Edward Branscombe's popular company, the Scarlet Troubadours (William Harrison, Renn Millar, Courtney Ford, Ivy Davis, Andrew Pace, Lalla Ward, Reg Hawthorne, George Livingston, Hilda McMurtry, Madoline Knight, Mr Black). N.Z. tour 1918. Auckland, September 1918. Programme. Jack Waller presents his kaleidoscopic innovation, "Look who's here!". Grand Opera House Wellington, 16 February 1918. Programme (2 copies) Jack Waller presents his kaleidoscopic innovation, "Look who's here!". Grand Opera House Wellington, 2 March 1918. Programme Jack Waller presents his kaleidoscopic innovation, "Look who's here!". Grand Opera House Wellington, 9 March 1918. Programme (2 copies) Jack Waller presents his kaleidoscopic innovation, "Look who's here!". Grand Opera House, 13 July 1918. Programme (3 copies, all with different coloured covers) Jack Waller presents his kaleidoscopic innovation, "Look who's here!". Grand Opera House Wellington [1918]. Programme fragment, including "Dose the Second". Grand Opera House Wellington. Monday March 11th 1918, in aid of the YMCA Red Triangle Rally. Programme of Jack Waller's successful production "Look who's here!" Programme (with Howard Hall, Jack Waller, Dick White, Les White, Fred Brown, Patsy Hill, Cecilia Gold, Wylie Watson, Ada Smart, Dorothy White, Marjorie Sims) Wellington Orphans' Club. Ladies' night. Cafe Chantant Entertainment. Town Hall, 14 October 1918. Programme. Quantity: 27 theatre programmes. Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1920

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1920

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Auckland Amateur Opera Society. "The geisha". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 8 November 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The Bing boys on Broadway". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 13 October 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The Bing boys on Broadway". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 3 November 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 9 October 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 19 October 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. grand Opera House Wellington, 6 November 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the eminent prestidigitateur Carter the Great; with Miss Evelyn Maxwell. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 1 December 1920. Programme Christchurch Amateur Opera Society. "The geisha", under the entire supervision of Mr Tom Pollard. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 28 August 1920. Programme J & N Tait present the Comedy Drama Players in "Daddies". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 June 1920. Programme J C Williamson in conjunction with Hugh D McIntosh presents Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto". Grand Opera House Wellington, 16 December 1920. Programme J C Williamson in conjunction with Hugh D McIntosh presents Robert Courtneidge's London Comedy Company in "The man from Toronto". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 27 December 1920. Programme Dunedin Operatic Society present "The geisha". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 27 November 1920. Programme W & R Thomas' English Pierrots & Ladies' Orchestra in their humorous and musical entertainment. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 2 June 1920. Programme Fullers' Vaudeville. Princess Theatre Dunedin. Programmes for weeks commencing: 26 January, 23 February, 30 August, 27 September, 25 October, 29 November, 13 December 1920 (7 programmes in all)(With performers including Eurasian, De Sylvia, De Baker's Models, Louis Bloy, Henri French, Bert La Blanc, Montrose Duo, Gazza trio, Florence Fox, Archie and Gertie Falls, Margaret & Willie, George Hall, Maud Courteney, Coco & Evans, Pollard & Jackson, Curly Sherwood, Balmus, Eileen O'Neill, Ward & Sherman, Jennings & Gerald, Ella Airlie, Leonard Nelson, Carlton Max, Doff Dee, Tara Yasuda, Yank & Jean, Billy Elliott, Lilas Birt, Huley & Bent, Major Maclaine, Keeley & Aldous, Miss adeline Taylor, Nat Hanley, Vaude & Verne, Rev Frank Gorman, Miller & Rainey, Bert Coleman) Grand National Concert in commemoration of St Patrick's Day. Proceeds in aid of Nazareth Home for the Aged Poor and Orphan Boys and Girls. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 17 March 1920. Programme Miss Cecil Hall and her Corps de Ballet. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 4 November 1920. Programme Kate Howarde the only woman entrepreneur in Australia, presents her brilliant New Metropolitan Company of 18 Australian players headed by Fred Macdonald [and] Jack Kirby, in the whirlwind comedy success, "Possum paddock". Grand Opera House Wellington, 3 April 1920. Programme Kate Howarde the only woman entrepreneur in Australia, presents her brilliant New Metropolitan Company of 18 Australian players headed by Fred Macdonald [and] Jack Kirby, in the whirlwind comedy success, "Possum paddock". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 5 June 1920. Programme Gertrude Johnson, the brilliant operatic prima donna supported by Mr Horace Hunt, solo pianist, Mr F Russell (flautist), Mr Eric Waters (accompanist). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 3 July 1920. Programme of three concerts J & N Tait present "The little damozel", by Monckton Hoffe. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 May 1920. Programme J & N Tait's and Bailey & Grant's spectacular extravaganza "Mother Hubbard" (With Barry Lupino, Les Coney, Elsie Parkes, Ethel Walker, Gertie Latchford, Dorothy Leigh, Daisy Yates, The Creightons, Jack Cannot, William A Hassan, Nellie McCarthy, Kelso Henderson, Bert Nicholson, Colin Crane, Moon & Morris). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 18 August 1920. Programme J & N Tait's and Bailey & Grant's gorgeous pantomime extravaganza "Mother Hubbard" . His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 4 September 1920. Programme J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "Going up". Book and lyrics by Otto Hauerbach, music by Louis A Hirsch. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "Going up". Book and lyrics by Otto Hauerbach, music by Louis A Hirsch. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 17 February 1920. Programme J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "Yes, Uncle". Lyrics by Clifford Grey; music by Nat D Ayer. Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 January 1920. Programme J C Williamson's New English Musical Comedy Company in "Yes, Uncle". Lyrics by Clifford Grey; music by Nat D Ayer. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 9 March 1920. Programme (2 copies) "Our reveille", produced by William Lints. Grand Opera House Wellington, 8 September 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The passing show, 1920" (With Charles Howard, Beatrice Wenban, Harry Paulton, William Lockhart, Oswald Wenban, Gus Bluett, Reginald Roberts, Herbert G Walton, Gwen Burroughs, Jennie Hartley, Little Willie, Gwen Ives, Phil Smith, etc). Country tour 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present "The passing show, 1920". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 November 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "The sleeping beauty", written by Frank Dix; music by Victor Champion. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "The sleeping beauty", written by Frank Dix; music by Victor Champion. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 21 July 1920. Programme. J & N Tait present the New Zealand tour of the Aussie Smart Set Diggers with their musical barrage; the diggers' dream of London and Paris. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 9 September 1920. Programme J & N Tait present the New Zealand tour of the Aussie Smart Set Diggers with their musical barrage; the diggers' dream of London and Paris. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 15 September 1920. Programme J & N Tait present the Smart Set Diggers. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 27 September 1920. Programme J & N Tait present the New Zealand tour of the Australian Smart Set Diggers. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 30 October 1920. Programme J & N Tait present the Aussie Smart Set Diggers with their musical barrage; the diggers' dream of London and Paris. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 6 November 1920. Programme Return and farewell visit of the Aussie Smart Set Diggers with their musical barrage. Grand Opera House Wellington, 3-4 December 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Muriel Starr, with a specially selected company headed by Frank Harvey, in "The man who came back", and "The bird of Paradise". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 17 January 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Muriel Starr ... in "Silent witness", by Otto Hauerbach. Country tour. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Muriel Starr ... in "Silent witness", by Otto Hauerbach. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 February 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present Muriel Starr ... in "Silent witness", by Otto Hauerbach; "Common clay"; [and] "Three faces east". Grand Opera House Wellington,21 February 1920. Programme [Lowell Thomas]. "With the Anzacs in Palestine", and "Lawrence in Arabia. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 25 September 1920. Programme Lowell Thomas in his illustrated travelogue of the British campaigns in Palestine and Arabia. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 26 october 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present England's greatest comedy actress, Miss Marie Tempest together with Mr Graham Browne, in "The duke of Killiecrankie", by Captain Robert Marshall. Preceded by "Cousin Kate", by Hubert Henry Davies. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 December 1920. Programme J & N Tait present "Tiger Rose", the great Belasco play by Willard Mack. Wellington location flier / programme J & N Tait present "Tiger Rose", the great Belasco play by Willard Mack. Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 August 1920. Programme J & N Tait present "Tiger Rose", the great Belasco play by Willard Mack. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 8 September 1920. Programme J & N Tait have much pleasure in presenting the new dramatic star, Miss Marie Ilka, in the great drama of passion, strength & beauty, "Tiger Rose". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 16 September 1920. Programme J & N Tait present "Tiger Rose", the great Belasco play by Willard Mack. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 October 1920. Prgoramme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company in "Tilly of Bloomsbury", by Ian Hay. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 16 September 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company, including Dorothy Manville, Frank Freeman, George Blunt, Percy Rhodes, from the leading London theatres, together with Mrs Robert Brough in "Tilly of Bloomsbury", by Ian Hay. Wellington programme / flier 27 September 1920.. J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company in "Tilly of Bloomsbury". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 13 October 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company in "Tilly of Bloomsbury". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 18 October 1920. Programme J C Williamson Ltd present the New Comedy Company in "Tilly of Bloomsbury", by Ian Hay. Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 October 1920. Programme Wellington Amateur Operatic Society in "A country girl", by arrangement with J C Williamsonlington, 7 December 1920. Programme Wellington Competitions Society. Final demonstration concerts and matinee. grand Opera House Wellington, 7-9 October 1920. Programme Benefit tendered to Wellington Patriotic Band. Grand Opera House Wellington, 18 September 1920. Programme Allan Wilkie supported by Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts and his brilliant company presents the lastest London success "The luck of the navy", by Clifford Mills. Grand Opera House Wellington, 6 March 1920. Programme Allan Wilkie supported by Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts and his brilliant company. "The midnight wedding" [and] "Trilby". Country tour. Programme Allan Wilkie supported by Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts and his brilliant company presents "The silver king", by Henry Arthur Jones and Henry Herman. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 26 December 1920. Programme J C Williamson Grand Opera Company, in a repertoire of classical and modern opera. Theatre Royal Christchurch: "Rigoletto" (9 February); "Tales of Hoffman" (10 February 1920). Programme J C Williamson Grand Opera Company in a repertoire of classical & modern opera. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. "Faust (31 January), "La Boheme" (2 February), "Tales of Hoffman (3 February 1920). Programme J C Williamson Grand Opera Company in a repertoire of classical & modern opera. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, "Faust" (21 February), "Tales of Hoffman" (22 February), "La boheme" (24 February 1920). Programme J C Williamson Grand Opera Company in a repertoire of classical & modern opera. Theatre Royal Christchurch. "Il trovatore" (23 January); "Madame Butterfly" (24 January matinee); "Carmen (24 January 1920). Programme, plus pink flier listing all performances of the Christchurch season Quantity: 71 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm. Provenance: Mainly donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

Date: ca1940s

By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: PAColl-1727

Description: Shows interior and exterior of Opera House, also frontage advertising J C Williamson Theatres Ltd, "Man of La Mancha" Murray Mitchell was General Manager for New Zealand for J C Williamson Quantity: 8 b&w original photographic print(s) in one envelope.

Date: 1914

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1914

Description: Includes programmes for the following: John McCormack. Opera House Wellington. 9 January 1914. J C Williamson presents "Within the law". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 9 January 1914. J. C. Williamson's New Comic Opera Company. "The Count of Luxembourg". Wellington. 12 January 1914. J C Williamson. The "Smart Set" entertainers. "The smart set". Opera House Wellington. 12 January 1914. Plus pamphlet for the season at the Theatre Royal Christchurch, early 1914? J C Williamson presents "Within the law". [Possibly Timaru? 19 January 1914]. Programme J C Williamson presents "Within the law". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 21 January 1914. George Stephenson and Alf Linley. The Royal Pantomime Company. "Bo-Peep". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 24 January 1914. Paul Dufault, the great dramatic tenor. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 2 February 1914. J C Williamson Ltd presents "Within the law". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 4 February 1914. Paul Dufault season. Fourth concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1914. Paul Dufault concerts. Opera House Wellington 12-14 February 1914. George Willoughby Ltd. "The beggar girl's wedding". Opera House Wellington. 16 February 1914. Plus pamphlet for same. J C Williamson's New Comic Opera Company. "The Count of Luxembourg". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 21 February 1914. J C Williamson's New Comic Opera Co. "The Count of Luxembourg". Municipal Theatre Invercargill. 28 February 1914. George Willoughby's first annual pantomime. "Aladdin". Opera House Wellington. 28 February 1914. Plus pamphlet for same. J C Williamson's New Comic Opera Company. "The Count of Luxembourg". Theatre Royal Christchurch. Early 1914. George Willoughby's Aladdin Pantomime. "Aladdin". Opera House Wellington. [26 February] 1914. Mdlle Antonia Dolores song recital. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. March-May 1914. Paul Dufault season. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. Early March 1914. George Willoughby's Powerful Dramatic Combination. "The beggar girl's wedding". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. Early March 1914. Charley's Aunt Comedy Company. "Charley's Aunt". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 11 March 1914. William Anderson's American Musical Burlesque Co. "The grafters". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 13 March 1914. St Patrick's Day celebration. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17 March 1914. George Willoughby's "Aladdin" pantomime. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 21 March 1914. William Anderson's American Musical Burlesque Company. "The grafters". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 25 March 1914. Paul Dufault. Farewell recital. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 4 April 1914. Maud Allan with Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavsky. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 April 1914. George Willoughby's Powerful Dramatic Combination. "The beggar girl's wedding". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 20 April 1914. George Willoughby Ltd. "Aladdin" pantomime. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 23 April 1914. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 29 April 1914. Edward Branscombe Ltd. The Dandies. Concert Chamber Wellington Town Hall. 9 May 1914. Plus pamphlet for same. William Anderson's American Musical Burlesque Company. "The grafters". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [4 May 1914]. Mdlle Antonia Dolores song recitals. Grand Opera House Wellington, from 4 May 1914. Ellen Terry. "Two discourses on the heroines of Shakespeare with illustrative acting". Grand Opera House Wellington. 18-19 June 1914. The Kennedys. Grand Opera House Wellington. 20 June 1914. George Willoughby and E J Carroll. "The rosary". Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 June 1914. Plus two pamphlets for same. Mr Edward Branscombe presents the English Costume Comedy Co. "The Smart set". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 27 June 1914. J C Williamson Ltd. "The forty thieves" (pantomime). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 29 June 1914. Julius Knight Amateur Dramatic Club. "The awakening". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 2 July 1914. New Zealand Natives' Association. Grand Opera House Wellington. 3 July 1914. George Willoughby and E J Carroll present "The rosary". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 4 July 1914. Wellington Amateur Operatic Society. "Paul Jones". Grand Opera House. 8 July 1914. Mischa Elman (violinist). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 13 July 1914. Canterbury Amateur Boxing championships. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 13 July 1914. George Willoughby Ltd. "The rosary", with Mr Harrington Reynolds. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 15 July 1914. Mischa Elman (violinist). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 20 July 1914. J C Williamson. "The Argyle case". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 20 July 1914. J C Williamson Ltd. "The forty thieves" pantomime. Grand Opera House Wellington. 22 July 1914. Plus two pamphlets for same. Christchurch Orchestral Society. (Conductor Walter Handel Thorley). Concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 22 July 1914. J C Williamson Limited. "The forty thieves". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 August 1914. J C Williamson. "The Argyle case". Wellington. 3 August 1914. Fred Niblo and Josephine Cohan. "The fortune hunter", "Never say die", and "Officer 666". Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 August 1914. Plus pamphlet for same. Mr Edward Branscombe. English Costume Comedy Co. "The smart set". Concert Chamber Town Hall Wellington. 10 August 1914. Plus pamphlet for same. J C Williamson. "The forty thieves" pantomime. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 August 1914. J C Williamson. "Ready money", "The Argyle case". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17 August 1914. Mr Hugh Buckler and Miss Violet Paget. "The gay Lord Quex", and "His house in order". 17 and 21 August 1914. Harry Lauder. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 17 August 1914. J C Williamson presents Charles A Millward and William Harrigan. "Ready money" and "The Argyle case". Grand Opera House Wellington. 24 August 1914. George Willoughby and E J Carroll. "The rosary". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 31 August 1914. Harry Lauder. Grand Opera House Wellington. 5 September 1914. Fred Niblo and Josephine Cohan. "Never say die". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 7 September 1914. Mr Hugh Buckler and Miss Violet Paget. "Fanny's first play". Grand Opera House Wellington. 12 September 1914. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Third concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 16 September 1914. Otago Boxing Association. Boxing tourney in aid of patriotic funds. His Majesty's Theatre. 22 September 1914. Servais Leroy, Mlle Talma & Bosco; the mighty monarchs of mystery. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 28 September 1914. Plus programmes for shows at Theatre Royal Christchurch and His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. Miss Dulcie Mitchell (contralto). Concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 12 October 1914. Mr and Mrs Graham Moffat. "Bunty pulls the strings". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 12 October 1914. Walter Kirby (tenor). Song recital. Grand Opera House Wellington. 12 October 1914. Mr and Mrs Graham Moffat. "Bunty pulls the strings". Grand Opera House Wellington. 24 October 1914. Mr and Mrs Graham Moffat. "Bunty pulls the strings". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 31 October 1914. Servais Leroy, Mlle Talma and Bosco. Grand Opera House Wellington. 5 November 1914. Julius Knight supported by Irene Browne. "A royal divorce", and Monsieur Beaucaire". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 November 1914. Mr and Mrs Graham Moffat. "Bunty pulls the strings". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 9 November 1914. George Stephenson and Alf Linley present "Humpty Dumpty". Grand Opera House Wellington. 14 November 1914. Hugard's Happy Hours Entertainers. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 21 November 1914. George Stephenson and Alf Linley. "Humpty Dumpty" pantomime. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 28 November 1914. Julius Knight and Irene Browne. "A royal divorce" and Monsieur Beaucaire". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 5 December 1914. Mr and Mrs Graham Moffat. "Bunty pulls the strings". Grand Opera House Wellington. 9 December 1914. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 9 December 1914. George Stephenson and Alf Linley. "Humpty Dumpty" pantomime. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 15 December 1914. Christchurch Liedertafel. Grand concert in aid of the poor of great Britain, Ireland and Belgium Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 18 December 1914. Mr Chas McMahon. "The silence of Dean Maitland" and "The lights of London". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 December 1914, and 1 January 1915. George Willoughby's Powerful Dramatic Combination. "Under two flags". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 December 1914. Julius Knight and Irene Browne. "A royal divorce" and Monsieur Beaucaire". Opera House Wellington. 26 December 1914. Plus two pamphlets for same. Quantity: 95 Programme(s) in two folders.. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

Date: 1908

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1908

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Wellington Dramatic Club. "The Guv'nor". Opera House Wellington. 1908. Maskelyne & Devant's Mysteries. Opera House Wellington 1908. Plus 2 copies of programme for His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. Bland Holt. "The breaking of the drought". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 1908. Bland Holt. "The great millionaire". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 1908. Bland Holt. "The great millionaire" and "The great rescue". Christchurch 1908. Bland Holt. "The great millionaire". Opera House Wellington. 1908. Wellington Amateur Provincial Boxing Championships [and] Wrestling competitions. Opera House Wellington. 1908. Wellington Physical Training School and Gymnasium. Annual carnival Opera House Wellington. Early 1908. J C Williamson. "Brewster's millions". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 January 1908. J C Williamson's New Musical Comedy Company. "The blue moon" and "Lady Madcap". Country tour 1908. Fuller's Vaudeville and Musical Comedy Company. Programme for week ending 10 January 1908. Opera House Auckland. Allan Hamilton's Dramatic Co. "Home sweet home". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 January 1908. Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 13 January 1908. J C Williamson's New Comedy Co., "Brewster's millions". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 7 nights ending 24 January 1908. J C Williamson's Blue Moon Company. "The blue moon". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 25 January 1908. J C Williamson's New Comedy Co. "Brewster's millions". Wellington. 27 January 1908. Carter the Mysterious, the world's inimitable magician. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 27 January 1908. (2 copies). Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 5 February 1908. J C Williamson. "Brewster's millions". Opera House Wellington. 6 February 1908. Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford. Municipal Opera House Invercargill. 10 February 1908. Mr Herbert Flemming's New English Comedy Company. "Olivia". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 17 February 1908. Mr Herbert Flemming's New English Comedy Company. "The mummy and the humming bird". His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland, 17 February 1908. J C Williamson's New Musical Comedy Company. "The blue moon". New Theatre Royal Christchurch. 25 February 1908. Fuller's Vaudeville Company. Princess Theatre Dunedin. 6 March 1908. Carter, Master Magician. Carter the mysterious, the world's inimitable magician. His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland. 9 March 1908. Edwin Geach's Premier Dramatic Organisation. "A modern adventuress", and "The power of the cross". Opera House Wellington. 12 March 1908. Plus pamphlet for same. J C Williamson's New Musical Comedy Company. "The blue moon". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 13 March 1908. Edwin Geach's Premier Dramatic Organisation. "A modern adventuress" and "The power of the cross". New Theatre Royal Christchurch. 23 March 1908. Macmahon's Exquisite Pictures. [Cinema programme]. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 24 March 1908. Herbert Flemming's New English Company. "The mummy and the humming bird". Opera House Wellington. 28 March 1908. Dunedin Operatic Society. "Ermine". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 8 April 1908. The Julius Knight season. "The scarlet pimpernel". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 18 April 1908. (2 copies) Edwin Geach's Premier Dramatic Organisation. "A modern adventuress" and "The midnight hour". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 18 April 1908. Herbert Flemming's New English Comedy Coy. "The mummy and the humming bird", and "The morals of Marcus". His Majesty's Theatre Christchurch. 18 April 1908. William Anderson and John F Sheridan's Company. "Cinderella". Opera House Wellington. 18 April 1908. Plus pamphlet for the same. Herbert Flemming's New English Company. "The mummy and the humming bird". His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin. 29 April, 1908. Edwin Geach's Premier Dramatic Organisation. "The heart of a hero". New Theatre Royal, Christchurch. 4 May 1908. Mr Harry Rickards' Company. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 4 May 1908. [Programme] The Players Club, under the direction of T de Spong. "Facing the music". His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin. 7 May 1908. Edwin Geach's Premier Dramatic Organisation. "The heart of a hero". Opera House, Wellington. 11 May 1908. William Anderson and John F Sheridan's Company. "Cinderella, or the Girl who put her foot in it". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 16 May 1908. Howard Vernon's Musical Comedy Co. "A trip to China town". New Theatre Royal Christchurch. 20 May 1908. The Julius Knight season. "The scarlet pimpernel". Opera House Wellington. 23 May 1908. Harry Rickard's Vaudeville and Speciality Combination. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 1 June 1908. H R Roberts' "Prince Chap" Comedy Co. "The prince chap". Opera House Wellington. 1908. Programme and pamphlet for this season. H R Roberts' London and American Comedy Co. "The Prince chap". New Theatre Royal, Christchurch. 1 June 1908. (2 copies) Meynell and Gunn's Dramatic Co. "Her love against the world" . His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 8 June 1908. (2 copies) Harry Rickards' Vaudeville and Speciality Combination. New Theatre Royal Christchurch. 8 June 1908. H R Roberts' London and American Comedy Co. "The prince chap". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 8 June 1908. William Anderson and John F Sheridan's Pantomime Company. "Cinderella". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 June 1908. The Julius Knight season. "The scarlet pimpernel". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17 June 1908. Mr Harry Rickards' Vaudeville and Specialty Combination. Opera House Wellington. 18 June 1908. Frank Thornton's New London Comedy Company. "When knights were bold" and "That brute Simmons". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 1908. Frank Thornton's New London Comedy Company. "When knights were bold". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 June 1908. William Anderson and John F Sheridan's Pantomime Company. "Cinderella". His Majesty's Theatre Christchurch. 27 June 1908. The Julius Knight season. "The scarlet pimpernel". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 3 July 1908. Wellington Boxing Association's second tourney of season. Opera House Wellington. 13 July 1908. G P Huntley and Herbert Clayton's Co. "The merrymakers". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 18 July 1908. Julius Knight season. "The scarlet pimpernel". Municipal Theatre Invercargill. 22 July 1908. Williamson's "Humpty-Dumpty" pantomime. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 27 July 1908. (2 copies) G P Huntley and Herbert Clayton's Brilliant English Company. "The merrymakers". New Theatre Royal Christchurch. 29 July 1908. Mr and Mrs Charles Saunders. Vocal recital and song-cycle concert. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 5 August 1908. Williamson's "Humpty-Dumpty" pantomime. Opera House Wellington. 7 August 1908, plus pamphlet for same. "The merrymakers". Town Hall Wellington. 8 August 1908. Plus pamphlet for the Wellington season. "The merrymakers". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 1908. Harcourt Beatty- Madge McIntosh Co. (under Meynell and Gunn). "Her love against the world". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 15 August 1908. Also programme for Opera House Wellington season. Meynell & Gunn. "The little breadwinner". Pamphlets for Christchurch and Wellington seasons, 1908. Meynell and Gunn's Famous Dramatic Company. "The little breadwinner". Opera House Wellington. Late August 1908. Wellington Boxing Association's third tourney. Opera House Wellington. 1 September 1908. Mr Edward Branscombe's "Scarlet troubadours". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 5 September 1908. Meynell and Gunn Company. "The fatal wedding". Opera House Wellington. 12 September 1908. Williamson's "Humpty Dumpty" pantomime. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 14 September 1908. Clarke and Meynell's Co. "The little breadwinner". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 30 September 1908. Mountebank Dramatic Club. "Our regiment". Opera House Wellington. 28 September 1908. Williamson's "Humpty-Dumpty" pantomime. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 30 September 1908. William Anderson's Famous Dramatic organisation. "The squatter's daughter". His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland. 26 October 1908. Irene Ainsley (New Zealand contralto). His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin. 26 October 1908. Dunedin Operatic Society. "The Mikado". His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin. 28 October 1908. J C Williamson. "Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage patch". His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland. 19 October 1908. "Mrs Wiggs of the cabbage patch". Two pamphlets for Wellington season, 1908. Mark Hambourg, the most popular of all pianists. Third recital. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 6 November 1908. Rupert Clark, John Wrenn, Meynell & Gunn's Famous Dramatic Company. "The old folks at home", with Ernest Leicester and Beatrice Holloway. His Majesty's Theatre Christchurch. 9 November 1908. Dunedin Operatic Society. "The Mikado". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 9 and 10 November 1908. William Anderson's Famous Dramatic Company. "The squatter's daughter". Opera House Wellington. 10 November 1908. Plus pamphlet for same. J C Williamson. "Mrs Wiggs of the cabbage patch". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 November 1908. Margaret Anglin, the distinguished emotional actress, in "The taming of the shrew", "The thief", "The truth", "Zira". Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne. 16 November 1908. [Programme] Rupert Clarke, John Wren, Meynell & Gunn's Famous Dramatic Company. "The old folks at home". Municipal Theatre Invercargill. 19 and 20 November 1908. Florence Baines' season. "Miss Lancashire Limited". Princess Theatre Dunedin. 21 November 1908. Wellington Boxing Association. Fourth tourney. Opera House Wellington. 24 November 1908. The Cherniavski concerts. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [November] 1908. Tittell Brune Season. "The girl of the golden west". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 30 November 1908. William Anderson's Dramatic Company. "The squatter's daughter". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 December 1908. The Kilties' Band (Canada' greatest concert band). Princess Theatre Dunedin. 16 December 1908. Wellington Boxing Associations fifth tourney of season. Opera House Wellington. 22 December 1908. Mr Edward Branscombe's The Scarlet Troubadours. Opera House Wellington. 10 December 1908. [Programme] J C Williamson's Musical Comedy Co. "The red mill". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 22 December 1908. [Programme] Mr Edward Branscombe's The Scarlet Troubadours. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 27 December 1908. [Programme] Tittell Brune season. "The girl of the golden west". His Majesty's Theatre Christchurch. [26 December 1908 to 8 January 1909. Programme] J C Williamson's Star Dramatic Combination. (Miss Ola Humphrey, Mr Henry Kolker, Mr Geo S Titheradge). "Zira". OPera House Wellington. December 1908-January 1909. [Programme] Quantity: 110 Programme(s) in three folders. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

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.

Date: 1909

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1909

Description: Includes programmes for the following: William Anderson's famous Dramatic Organisation. "The great world of London". Opera House Wellington. 3 November 1909. [Programme]. William Anderson's Dramatic Company. "The great world of London. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 29 November 1909. [Programme] William Anderson's famous Dramatic Company. "The squatter's daughter". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 15 January 1909. [Programme]. The Australian Variety Co. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. Labor Day 1909. [Programme]. Florence Baines' Comedy Company. "Miss Lancashire Limited". Country tour 1909. [Brochure/programme]. Florence Baines Comedy Company. "Miss Lancashire Limited". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 10 April 1909. [Programme] (2 copies) Bengough Entertainments (Frederic Shipman, manager). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 16-18 September 1909. [Programme] Boxing. Mammoth programme of boxing and wrestling. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11-12 Ocotber 1909. [Programme] Mr Edward Branscombe's Scarlet Troubadours from London. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 23 January 1909. [Programme] Tittell Brune season. "The girl of the golden West". Opera House Wellington. 16 January 1909. Programme. Tittell Brune season. "The girl of the golden West". Princess Theatre Dunedin. [4 February 1909. programme] Tommy Burns New Zealand tour; first appearance in the Dominion of the renowned boxer. Opera House Wellington. 9-10 August 1909. Programme. Carter the great magician and company. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 December 1909. [Programme] (2 copies) Cherniavskii Concert Party. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland [1909? Programme]. The Marvellous Cherniavskis. Burns Hall, Dunedin. 11 March 1909. [programme]. Christchurch Comedy Club. "The barrister" and "Twilight". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 February 1909. [Programme] Christchurch Comedy Club. "Dandy Dick". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 August 1909. Programme. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Soloists Mrs W E Simes (vocal), Mr D Sinclair (clarionet). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 9 July 1909. [Programme] Christchurch Orchestral Society. Soloist Mr Sidney Williamson. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 14 September 1909. [Programme]. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Soloist Miss Maynard Hall. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 23 November 1909. [Programme] Christchurch Orchestral Society. Soloist Mr Farquhar Young. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 8 December 1909. [Programme] Christchurch Sports Club. Boxing contest - J M Griffin (New Zealand) vs A Cripps (Sydney). Light heavyweight professional championship of Australasia. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 24 August 1909. Programme. Christchurch Sports Club. Boxing contest - R Turner (Sydney) vs Bert Murphy (Auckland). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 10 September 1909. Programme. Christchurch Sports Club. Special matches and novice competitions. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 11-12 October 1909. Programme. Clarke, Meynell and Gunn's New English Company, headed by Harcourt Beatty. "The hypocrites". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 9 August 1909. Programme. Ada Crossley (singer). Australasian tour 1908-09. Programme, first concert. (Shows portrait of Ada Crossley). Mr William Dempster's Dramatic students. "Our regiment". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 23-24 March 1909. [Programme] Dunedin Dramatic Club. "Dandy Dick". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26-28 August 1909. Programme. Dunedin Dramatic Club. "Old acres". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 30 April - 1 May 1909. Programme. Dunedin Operatic Society. "La fille du tambour major" by Offenbach. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 3 November 1909. [Programme] Edwin Geach's Dramatic Company. "The woman pays". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 20 May 1909. [Programme] Garrick Club. "David Garrick", grand benefit performance in aid of the Unemployed Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 6 August 1909. [Programme]. Garrick Club. "David Garrick" and "Old cronies". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 15 September 1909. [Programme] Grand Scottish concert in aid of the Kilt Fund of the Fraser Highland Pipe Band. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 23 August 1909. Programme. Allan Hamilton's Dramatic Company. "In the ranks". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. July? 1909. [Programme] Allan Hamilton's Dramatic Company. "In the ranks". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 August 1909. Programme. Allan Hamilton's Dramatic Company. "A message from Mars". Wellington 1909. Brochure / programme. Allan Hamilton's Dramatic Company. Country tour. "A message from Mars", "In the ranks", "Queen of the night". 1909. Brochure. Allan Hamilton's Dramatic Company. "In the ranks". Opera House Wellington. 1909. Programme. Miss Mabel Hardinge-Maltby dramatic performance. "Niobe". Opera House Wellington. 30-31 August 1909. Programme. Bland Holt. "The breaking of the drought". Wellington [1909. Programme]. Bland Holt. "The white heather". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 18-29 January 1909. [Programme] Bland Holt. "The white heather". Opera House Wellington [1909. [Programme]. Bland Holt. "The white heather", by Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 1 March 1909. [Programme] "Jack and Jill pantomime". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 16 July 1909. [Programme] The Kilties, Canada's greatest concert band. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 7 January 1909. [Programme] Julius Knight. "The breed of the Treshams". Opera House Wellington. 1909. [2 programmes] Julius Knight. "The breed of the Treshams". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 14 October 1909. Programme. Julius Knight. "The breed of the Treshams". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 November 1909. [Programme] Julius Knight. "Monsieur Beaucaire", with Beatrice Day and Julius Knight.l His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 9 September 1909. programme. Julius Knight. "The sacrament of Judas" and "An Englishman's home". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 15 November 1909. [Programme]. Miss Edith Leech. "The Amazons", by A W Pinero. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 23 June 1909. [Programme] Maskelyne and Devant's Mysteries. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 1909. [Programme] Maurice's All-star Vaudeville Co. Opera House Wellington. 1909. [Programme]. Chas Maurice's Minstrel and Vaudeville Company. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 18 October 1909. [Programme] Chas Maurice's Minstrel and Vaudeville Company. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 30 October 1909. [Programme] Clyde Meynell & John Gunn. "A miner's trust", by Jo Smith (with Beatrice Holloway, Lillian Meyers, Herbert J Bentley). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 1909. Programme. Meynell & Gunn's English Comic Opera Company. "Miss Hook of Holland". Opera House Wellington. 1909. [Programme] Meynell and Gunn's Famous Dramatic organisation. "Two little sailor boys". Opera House Wellington [3 May] 1909. Programme. Meynell and Gunn's Famous Dramatic Organisation. "Two little sailor boys". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 7 June 1909. Programme. Meynell and Gunn's Famous Dramatic Organisation. "The little breadwinner", with Beatrice Holloway, Lillian Meyers and Herbert J Bentley. Country tour 1909. Brochure / programme. The Mountebank Dramatic Club. "Jane". Performance in aid of the Navy League (Wellington branch) and Victoria College Unemployed Relief Fund. Opera House Wellington. 11-13 August 1909. Programme. Northern Boxing Association. McNeil vs Bromwich. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 19 October 1909. [Programme] Northern Boxing Association. Tim Tracey (Wellington) vs Ted Hurcomb (Marlborough). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 8 November 1909. [Programme] The Players' Club under the direction of T de Spong. "Our boys", by H J Byron. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 24-25 November 1909. [Programme]. Mr Harry Rickards' Company. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 10 April 1909. [Programme]. Mr Harry Rickards' Company. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 23 April 1909. [2 programmes] Mr Harry Rickards' Company. Opera House Wellington. 19 May 1909. [Programme] Mr Harry Rickards' New Tivoli Vaudeville Company, introducing the great and only Chung Ling Soo. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 31 May 1909. Programme. Mr Harry Rickards' New Tivoli Vaudeville Company introducing the great and only Chung Ling Soo. Theatre Royal, Christchurch. 7 June 1909. Programme. Mr Harry Rickards' Tivoli Vaudeville Company, introducing the great and only Chung Ling Soo. Opera House Wellington. 14 June 1909. programme. Mr Harry Rickards' New Tivoli Vaudeville Company introducing the great and only Chung Ling Soo. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 28 June 1909. Programme. Mr Harry Rickards' Company. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 4 October 1909. [Programme] Mr Harry Rickards' Company. Opera House Wellington. 18 October 1909. [Programme]. (2 copies) Royal Welsh Male Choir. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 18 January 1909. [Programme] Royal Welsh Male Choir. Town Hall Wellington. 11 February 1909. [Programme] Royal Welsh Male Choir. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 19 February 1909. [Programme] Royal Welsh Male Choir. Garrison Hall Dunedin. 26 February 1909. [Programme] Royal Welsh Male Choir. Opera House Christchurch. 17 March 1909. [Programme] (2 copies) Nellie Stewart. "Sweet Kitty Bellairs". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 26 July 1909. Programme. Nellie Stewart. "Sweet Kitty Bellairs". Opera House Wellington [14 August 1909. Programme - 2 different]. Nellie Stewart. "Sweet Kitty Bellairs". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 30 August 1909. Programme. Nellie Stewart. "Sweet Kitty Bellairs". Princess Theatre Dunedin. 11 September 1909. Programme. Howard Vernon's Musical Comedy Company. "A trip to Saratoga". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 15 February 1909. [Programme] Hugh J Ward's Company of Comedians including Miss Grace Palotta. "A Bachelor's honeymoon". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 20 September 1909. Programme. Hugh J Ward and his Company of Comedians. "A Bachelor's honeymoon". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 13 September 1909. Programme. Hugh J Ward's Company of Comedians including Miss Grace Palotta. "A Bachelor's Honeymoon". Wellington. [1909? Programme]. Wellington Physical Training School and Gymnasium annual carnival. Opera House Wellington. 2 November 1909. [Programme]. J C Williamson. "Jack and Jill pantomime". Opera House Wellington 1909. Programme. J C Williamson. "Jack and Jill pantomime". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 28 July 1909. Programme. J C Williamson. "Jack and Jill". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 9 August 1909. Programme. J C Williamson. "Jack and Jill". Wellington. [25 August 1909. Programme]. J C Williamson's star dramatic combination, Miss Ola Humphrey, Mr Henry Kolker and Mr Geo S Titheradge. "The thief". [Wellington 16 January 1909. programme]. J C Williamson's Musical Comedy Company. "The red mill". Wellington [18 January 1909. 2 programmes] J C Williamson's Musical Comedy Company. "The red mill". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 February 1909. [Programme]. J C Williamson's Musical Comedy Company. "The red mill". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 10 March 1909. [Programme] J C Williamson's New Comic Opera Co. "Havana". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 27 December 1909. [Programme]. J C Williamson's New Dramatic Company. "Brewster's millions", [and] "The cheat" [and] "Sherlock Holmes". Opera House Wellington, commencing 27 December 1909. Programme J C Williamson's New Dramatic Company. "The cheat". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 27 November 1909. [Programme]. J C Williamson's New Dramatic Company. "The cheat". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 13 December 1909. [Programme] J C Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Company. "The Merry widow". Opera House Wellington. [3 May 1909. Programme (3 different)]. J C Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Company. "The Merry widow". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 12 June 1909. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Company. "The dairymaids". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [1909. Programme]. Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Co. "The dairymaids". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 30 June 1909. [Programme] Williamson's Star Dramatic Combination. "The thief". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [1909. Programme]. Williamson's Star Dramatic Co. "The Silver king" with Ola Humphrey and Henry Kolker. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 27 February 1909. [Programme]. Quantity: 111 Programme(s) in three folders. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

Date: 1924

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-1924

Description: Includes programmes for the following: - "Auckland Amateur Operatic Society, 'San Toy', words by Edward Morton", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 17-27 September 1924 - "Miss Estelle Beere presents her dance plays and divertissements", Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 and 23 June 1924 - "The famous English Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company on a world tour", Grand Opera House Wellington, 1 March 1924 - "The famous English Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company on a world tour", Theatre Royal Christchurch, [15 March 1924] - "The famous English Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company on a world tour", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 5 April 1924 - "The famous English Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company on a world tour", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 16 August 1924 - "Nellie Bramley and a specially selected company in 'Fair and warmer'", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 14 June 1924 - "Nellie Bramley and a specially selected company in 'Fair and warmer'", Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 June 1924 - "Nellie Bramley and a specially selected company in 'Fair and warmer'", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 12 August 1924 - "Carter the Great", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 3-10 April 1924 - "Carter the Great", Grand Opera House Wellington, 19 April 1924 - "Carter the Great", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 1 May 1924 - "Carter the Great", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 17 May 1924 - "Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society presents 'Our Miss Gibbs', by 'Cryptos'", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 5 April 1924 - "Gertrude Elliott season, 'Bluebeard's 8th wife', by Alfred Savoir", Theatre Royal Christchurch, [17 January 1924] - "Gertrude Elliott season, 'Woman to woman', by Michael Morton", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, [January 1924] - "Fuller's Vaudeville", Princess Theatre Dunedin, ten programmes for the weeks beginning: 28 January, 25 February, 17 March, 31 March, 26 May, 23 June, 21 July, 25 August, 22 September, 27 October 1924 - "J C Williamson NZ Ltd present Lawrence Grossmith in 'Ambrose Applejohn's adventure'", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 8 January 1924 - "J C Williamson NZ Ltd present Lawrence Grossmith in 'Quarantine'", by F Tennyson Jesse, Grand Opera House Wellington, 19 January 1924 - "J C Williamson NZ Ltd present Lawrence Grossmith in 'Quarantine'", by F Tennyson Jesse, His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 2 February 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville presenting Long Tack Sam and his famous Chinamen", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 25 February 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville presenting Long Tack Sam and his famous Chinamen", Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 April 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville presenting Long Tack Sam and his famous Chinamen", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 19 April 1924 - "Musgrove Celebrity Vaudeville, directed by R A Shepard", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 10 May 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville, directed by R A Shepard", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 31 May 1924 - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville, directed by R A Shepard", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 31 May 1924 (two copies) - "Musgrove Celebrity Vaudeville, directed by R A Shepard", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 21 June 1924 - "J C Williamson presents Miss Kathleen O'Brien in the dance play 'In a Roman court'", Grand Opera House, 25 October 1924 - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 May 1924 - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", Country tour - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 3 June 1924 - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 12 June 1924 - "Ada Reeve in a gorgeous comedy pantomime 'Aladdin'", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 28 June 1924 - "1924 Reveille, under the auspices of the Christchurch R.S.A.". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 9 September 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'His house in order', by Arthur W Pinero", Country tour, 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'His house in order', by Arthur W Pinero", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 23 July 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'His house in order', by Arthur W Pinero", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 18 September 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'His house in order', by Arthur W Pinero", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 6 October 1924 - "Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault with their complete London company in 'Mr Pym passes by', by A A Milne", Grand Opera House Wellington, 30 August 1924 - "Wellington Boxing Association, Tommy Fairhall versus Havilah Uren, Wellington, [1924] (pictures of several boxers) - "J C Williamson Ltd presents 'The beggar's opera'", Theatre Royal Christchurch [1924] - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville as Sally", Country tour 1924 (two different programmes, one with a portrait of Sally on the front) - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville As Sally", Grand Opera House Wellington, 15 March 1924 - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville as Sally", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 12 April 1924 - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville as Sally", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 3 May 1924 - "J C Williamson present 'Sally', by Guy Bolton, Produced by George A Highland, With Josie Melville as Sally", His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 17 May 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers", Cover showing Bransby Williams, His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6 September 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers", Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 September 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Country tour" [September 1924] - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Country tour" [October 1924] - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, 2nd company", His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 24 October 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers", Cover showing Bransby Williams, Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 October 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers", Cover showing Bransby Williams, His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 25 October 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Second company", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 25 October 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Second company", Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 November 1924 - "J C Williamson (NZ) Ltd present J C Williamson Entertainers, Third company", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 8 November 1924 - "Y.M.C.A. Christchurch, Grand physical culture display", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 6 October 1924 - "Y.M.C.A. Gymnastic Carnival", Grand Opera House Wellington, 11 October 1924 Quantity: 67 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, approximately 220 mm. Provenance: Donated by M J Mitchell in 1990 (Deposit form D 008764. RID 90/0210)