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[Theatre programmes and ephemera collected by Charles Cabot, for variety shows and concerts, mainly in New Zealand. 1947-1948]
- Date
- 1947 - 1948
- Reference
- Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1947/1948
- Description
Includes programmes or fliers for the following:
1947:
David N Martin and R J Kerridge present the spectacular Tivoli revue "Follies Americana", a Railton [Ralton] R James production (With Burton & Janet, Ted Waldman, Gilbert & Lee, Ade Duval (conjuror) . His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 29 July 1947. Programme
The new Ophir Rees show 1947-1948. Sparkling London musical revue "Follow me around", a show of joyous abandon (With Vince Burke, Bobby Le Brun, the Marcellas, Daphne Lowe, the Kermond Bros, Shirley Donald, Sanderson, Charles & Rae, Olive Newell, Tommy Richards). Theatre Royal Christchurch, 10 December 1947. Programme
David N Martin, Tivoli Circuit, Australia, and R J Kerridge present the London screamline laff riot "It's foolish but it's fun", starring Jenny Howard. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 9 May 1947. Programme
David N Martin, Tivoli Circuit, Australia, and R J Kerridge present the London screamline laff riot "It's foolish but it's fun", starring Jenny Howard. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 3 July 1947. Programme
International Entertainments proudly present their all Australian ex-Army show, the "Kangaroosters", headed by George Wallace jnr, in the new style intimate revue "Blitz and pieces". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 11 August 1947. Programme (2 copies)
His father's son, the king of fun. George Wallace (junior) heads the all Australian Ex-Services Revue Company, "The Kangaroosters" in the non-stop variety show "This was the army". Production by Eddie Hegan ("The Kiwis"), at Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing Saturday May 3rd [1947]. Yellow flyer (2 copies)
The Great Benyon, master of a million mysteries in "Bam-Boo-Zalem", a magical revue. Royal County Theatre Bedford, week commencing 3 February 1947. Programme
1948:
Return and farewell season (prior to sailing for Australia). Ophir Rees presents his second carnival of fun!! "Follow me around", a show of joyous abandon. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 February - 9 March [1948]. Programme and green flyer
Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Part of
- Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976] / [Ephemera of octavo size, collected by Charles Cabot, and relating to music hall, comedy and variety shows]
- Format
- 1 folder(s), Ephemera, Photolithographs, Theatre programmes, Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.
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