[Theatre programmes for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand. 1940-1949. Donated by Charles Cabot].

Includes programmes and fliers for the following:

1940:

Wellington Provincial Centennial Memorial Monster Carnival. April 1st to April 10th [1940] at Hutt Recreation Ground. Programme / flier (lists opening by Walter Nash, monster procession, marching exhibition, military gymkhana, Boy Scouts Jamboree, Jenkins' Circus, Maori entertainment under Hapi Love, Football match Eastbourne vs Wanganui Technical College Old Boys, Gala Queen's entertainment, fireworks display)

"Switzerland". J C Williamson's super ice show. Programme.

J C Williamson's gloriously beautiful extravaganza "Switzerland", ice show and ballet. Proceeds for the sick, wounded and distressed war fund. Farewell performance in New Zealand. Grand Opera House. 29 May 1940. Programme.

Grand pageant and celebrity concert. Wellington Town Hall. 18 September 1940. Programme.

1942:

The Great Levante presents the London Palladium Crazy Show. 50 brilliant artists including 6 genuinely funny comedians also New Zealand's famous ventriloquist George Tolerton who will present his irresistably humorous masterwork "Chuckles with Jerry". Grand Opera House, 12 June [1942] Promotional flier with photographs of Robert Butt, Miss Esme Levant, Ronald Shand, Ed Edwards, Miss Doris Whimp, and George Tolerton with "Jerry". (3 copies)

The Great Levante presents by arrangement with J C Williamson Theatre Ltd. The Crazy Show. Girls ... Gaiety ... Legs ... Laughter. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 14 May 1942. Programme.

The Great Levante presents by arrangement with J C Williamson Theatre Ltd. The Crazy Show. Girls ... Gaiety ... Legs ... Laughter. Grand Opera House Wellington, 12 June 1942. Programme.

The Great Levante presents by arrangement with J C Williamson Theatre Limited, the London Palladium Crazy Show, featuring the international Crazy Gang, 6 brilliant comedians, and George Tolerton's presentation of "Chuckles with Jerry". Small poster on card (2 copies)\

1944:

New Zealand's musical clown Fred Carlson. A riot of laughter!! A feast of music!! [ca 1944?]

1945:

Stanley McKay has pleasure in presenting his "Gaieties of 1945" (Vaudeville-Revue) in the latest up-to-the-minute production "Back again". Hobart programme.

Stanley McKay has pleasure in presenting his "Gaieties of 1945" (Vaudeville-Revue) in the latest up-to-the-minute production "The Sparkling Forties". Hobart programme.

1947:

International Entertainments Ltd proudly present the All-Australian "Kangaroosters" headed by George Wallace jr in "This was the army", by men and women of the forces. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 21 May 1947. Programme.

David N Martin and R J Kerridge present Tivoli International Celebrity Vaudeville Revue Company starring London's favourite comedienne Jenny Howard. Civic Theatre Marton, 9 April 1947. Promotional flier with photographs of Jenny Howard, Muriel Gardner and Marvin Kane, Eddie Gordon, Six Flying De Pauls, Elimar, Musical Macs, Val Jellay, Clifford Guest, Buster Noble and The Maxwells. (2 copies)

David N Martin and R J Kerridge present the world's famous vaudeville revue "Folies Bergere, Joie-de-Vivre. St James Theatre Wellington, commencing 19 November 1947. Programme.

1943 or 1948:

Opera House Wellington. George Tolerton proudly presents his company of overseas celebrities in a real Variety Show. First appearance in New Zealand of England's atomic comic Lou Cottam [and] Royston (ventriloquist), Olga Kaye (soubrette), Nellie Kolle (male impersonator), Stewart Harvey (The Voice). Crazy Quiz. Opera House Wellington, 12 - 19 June [1943 or 1948].

1949:

Northland Talent Quest. Whangarei elimination contests, commencing 11 May. Town Hall Whangarei, and weekly for eight weeks, concluding 29 June 1949. Flier / entry form.

Barton's Follies. Willie Berrigan, 3 Flying Kelroys, Jandy, Clarissa, Jerry Keogh, Bonnie Barton, Joan Kelroy, Bill Brady, Colin Gerald, The Kalmas, Miss Carolina, Buddy Morley, Vera Dunn, John Kennedy. Playhouse, ex Prince Edward Theatre, opening September 30th 1949. Flier. (2 copies)

Barton's Follies. Huge Waterproof Marquee Theatre. Direct from overseas, 40 star artists. Tonight and every night. Willie Berrigan, Three Flying Kelroys, Jandy, Clarrissa, Jerry Keogh, Bonnie Barton, Val Jellay, Elvir Ferguson, Colin Gerald, Hal Lennon, Miss Carolina, Buddy Morley, Vera Dunn, June Phillips, John Kennedy. Flier.

Barton's Follies. Do not miss Barton's Follies 1949 tour of New Zealand. Promotional pamphlet with photographs of Jandy (clown), Clarissa (contortionist), Willie Berrigan (clown), Vera Dunne (comedienne), The Kelrys (roller and balancing act). (7 copies)

Quantity: 17 programmes and fliers.

Physical Description: Printed programmes and fliers, under 300 mm.

Provenance: The collection of Mr Charles Cabot, donated by Mrs Beatrice Cabot in the 1970s.