Embassy Theatre (Wellington, N.Z.)

Date: 2003

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to the film trilogy "Lord of the Rings" directed by Peter Jackson. 2001-2009]

By: New Line Cinema (Firm); Ruth Pretty Catering (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-LOTR-2003-01

Description: Includes entry pass to Embassy Theatre Row G, seat 47 for the screening of the premiere; a Party Pass to attend the party at the Queen's Wharf Event Centre (transport from Reading and Embassy theatres provided); and a menu card with food and beverages (catering by Ruth Pretty). Quantity: 3 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (on cards). Physical Description: Black and white print on embossed card, sizes varying around 150 x 110 mm to 215 x 150 mm.

Date: 2003

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to cinemas, movies, films and film screenings in New Zealand]

By: Mathie, Heather Catherine, 1971-

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-2003-01

Description: Shows an arrangement of text with an underlying faint photograph of the Embassy Theatre building in Kent Terrace Wellington. The donated seat number of Heather Mathie is M16. Inscriptions: Recto - top centre - Heather Mathie; Recto - bottom right - M16 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on card, 95 x 197 mm

Date: [ca 21 July 1988]

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: West, William, active 1988

Reference: EP/1988/2911

Description: Exterior views of the Embassy Theatre, Kent Terrace, Wellington, at night, taken ca 21 July 1988 by Evening Post staff photographer William West. There is a sign for the Seventeenth Wellington Film Festival hanging on the front of the building. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 2012

By: Partnership Wellington Trust Inc

Reference: Eph-D-CINEMA-2012-01

Description: Folded pamphlet shows a map of Wellington with emphasis on the locations related to the film industry, such as Camperdown Road, Park Road Post, Roxy Cinema (all Miramar), Embassy Theatre, Tripod sculpture (Courtenay Place), Mt Victoria summit, NZ Film Archive, St James Theatre. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on brochure. Physical Description: Photolithograph on both sides of sheet, 420 x 595 mm.

Date: 1959 - 1963

From: [Menus and restaurant ephemera of quarto size]

By: Monde Marie (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-B-DINING-1960-02

Description: Flyer advertising a restaurant and giving its opening hours (open Tuesday to Sunday, closed Monday). Shows at top left a young woman carrying a tray on her head, and at lower right a drawing showing the location of the cafe on the corner of Majoribanks and Roxburgh Streets, with the Embassy Theatre at far right, and the New City Hotel opposite. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 290 x 228 mm. Provenance: From the collection of Antony Murray-Oliver, 1987.

Date: 1976

Reference: Eph-E-RADIO-1976-01

Description: Poster showing an illustration of a birds-eye view of Wellington and its central city buildings, looking east towards Courtenay Place. Mt Victoria is in the distance. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 955 x 615 mm.

Date: 1990

From: Various architects :[Plans for the proposed redevelopment of the Embassy Theatre (1990) and for the Hannah Playhouse (1968?), for the Downstage Theatre]

By: Craig, Craig, Moller (Firm)

Reference: Plans-2013-093-001/007

Description: Seven plans for the proposed redevelopment of the Embassy Theatre for the Downstage Theatre in 1990. Craig, Craig, Moller, architects; job 1938. Plans include: Level 1; Level 2; Level 3; Level 4; Section plan; and inside and outside perspective views Quantity: 7 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo plans, 430 x 595 mm

Date: 1984 - 1986

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-WFF-1984/1986

Description: Includes programmes for 13th, 14th, 15th festivals, held at the Paramount Cinema (13th) and the Embassy Theatre (2 copies of all) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes up to 240 mm.

Date: 1987 - 1989

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-WFF-1987/1989

Description: Includes programmes for 16th, 17th, 18th festivals, held at the Embassy Theatre (2 copies of all) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes up to 240 mm.

Date: 1990 - 1991

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-WFF-1990/1991

Description: Includes programmes for 19th and 20th festivals, held at the Embassy Theatre and the National Library Auditorium (2 copies of all) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes up to 240 mm.

Date: 2000 - 2001

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-WFF-2000/2001

Description: Includes programmes for the 29th and 30th festivals, held at the Embassy Theatre, Paramount Theatre, Soundings Theatre Te Papa (2 copies of some) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes up to 240 mm.

Date: 1992

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-WFF-1992

Description: Includes programmes for the 21st festival, held at the Embassy Theatre, Paramount Theatre and National Library Auditorium (2 copies of all) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes up to 240 mm.

Date: 1993

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-WFF-1993

Description: Includes programmes for the 22nd festival, held at the Embassy Theatre, Paramount Theatre and National Library Auditorium (2 copies of some) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes up to 240 mm.

Date: 1994

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-WFF-1994

Description: Includes programmes for the 23rd festival, held at the Embassy Theatre, Paramount Theatre and National Library Auditorium (2 copies of some) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes up to 240 mm.

Date: 1995

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-WFF-1995

Description: Includes programmes for the 24th festival, held at the Embassy Theatre, Paramount Theatre and National Library Auditorium (2 copies of some) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes up to 240 mm.

Date: 1996

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-WFF-1996

Description: Includes programmes for the 25th festival, held at the Embassy Theatre, Paramount Theatre, City Cinema and National Library Auditorium (2 copies of some) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes up to 240 mm.

Date: 1997 - 1999

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-WFF-1997/1999

Description: Includes programmes for the 26th, 27th and 28th festivals, held at the Embassy Theatre, Paramount Theatre, City Cinema and National Library Auditorium (2 copies of some) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes up to 240 mm.

Date: 2002 - 2003

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-WFF-2002/2003

Description: Includes programmes for the 31st and 32nd festivals, held at the Embassy Theatre, Paramount Theatre, Soundings Theatre Te Papa and City Cinema (2 copies of some) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes up to 240 mm.

Date: 2004 - 2006

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-WFF-2004/2006

Description: Includes programmes for the 34th and 35th festivals, held at the Embassy Theatre, Paramount Theatre, Penthouse, Film Archive, Opera House, Soundings Theatre Te Papa and City Cinema (2 copies of some) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes up to 240 mm.

Date: 2007 - 2008

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-WFF-2007/2008

Description: Includes programmes for the 36th and 37th festivals, held at the Embassy Theatre, Paramount Theatre, Penthouse, Film Archive, and Soundings Theatre Te Papa (2 copies of some) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes up to 240 mm.