Walker, William, active 1979-1990s

Date: 1985

From: Circa Theatre: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size]

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCA-1985

Description: Includes programmes for: "Benefactors", by Michael Frayn. Ditected by Susan Wilson. 21 March 1985 (New Zealand premiere). Programme (2 copies) "The case of Katherine Mansfield", compiled and edited by Cathy Downes. 9 May 1985. Programme (2 copies) "Coaltown blues", written and performed by Mervyn Thompson. Directed by Ron Rodger. 14 February 1985. Programme (2 copies). "Country cops", by Robert Lord. Directed by Jane Waddell. 7 December 1985. Programme (2 copies) "Ghosts", by Henrik Ibsen. Directed by Alyson Baker. 18 October [1985]. Programme (2 copies) "Harvey Fierstein's torch song trilogy". Directed by Susan Wilson. Programme (2 copies) "Pack of lies", by Hugh Whitemore. Directed by Alyson Baker. 13 June 1985. Programme (2 copies) "The ragged-trousered philanthropists", by Stephen Lowe, from the novel by Robert Tressell. Directed by William Walker. Workhouse Co-Op, 10 January 1985. Programme (2 copies) and red flier "Stretchmarks", by Sarah Delahunty; arrangements and vocal score by Michelle Scullion; instrumental scoring by Barbara Griffin. Directed by Jane Waddell. 6 September 1985. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 9 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (programmes - 2 copies of some); 4 flyers and pamphlets. Physical Description: Letterpress, various sizes. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Mrs J Stace, Constance Kirkcaldie, Mrs S Bertaud, Joanna Newman.

Date: 1993

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1993

Description: Includes: Smokefree presents "The big blue planet Earth show", by Gary Henderson, in association with Downstage Theatre & Big Planet Earth Productions. [With] Toni Gordon, Emma Robinson, Tina Cook, Shane Bartle. Directed by Danny Mulheron. Downstage, 8-22 May [1993]. Flier only (1 copy green, 1 copy red, 1 copy yellow) Roger Hall's latest comedy "By degrees". Downstage Theatre. Previews from 17 September, opens 22 September [1993]. Flier (2 copies), and ticket "Glengarry Glen Ross", by David Mamet. Directed by William Walker. Hannah Playhouse, from 17 April 1993. Programme (2 copies), and ticket The comedy sensation continues. "Ladies Night 2; Raging on". Directed by William Kircher; designed by Tolis Papazoglou. Downstage, opens 11 November [1993]. Fliers (2 copies of one, 1 copy of another headed "Christmas spectacular") "Sensitive new age guy", by Tobsha Learner. With Mark Hadlow. Directed by Colin McColl. Hannah Playhouse[?]. (Reprise of 1992 production?). Programme (abbreviated version of 1992 programme) "The sex fiend", by Stephen Sinclair and Danny Mulheron. Directed by Duncan Smith. Hannah Playhouse, 30 January 1993. Programme (2 copies), flier and pamphlet "Summer of the seventeenth doll", by Ray Lawler. Directed by George Webby. Hannah Playhouse, 9 June 1993. Programme (2 copies) and flier (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets sizes varying below 250 mm. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Downstage Theatre.

Date: 1994

From: Downstage Theatre :[Programmes, pamphlets and fliers for productions in 1994].

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1994-01

Description: One side shows a Nazi soldier saluting, and the details of venue and date for this play. The other side shows two characters from the play, and notes from the director William Walker. The production was sponsored by the Auckland Savings Bank. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on flyer.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on both sides of flyer, 210 x 100 mm.

Date: 1975 - 1996

By: Centrepoint Theatre (Palmerston North, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-A-CENTREPOINT-1900s

Description: Includes: 1975: "Welcome to Andromeda", by Ron Whyte. Directed by Paul Minifie (With actors Scott Lockwood, Tony Wahren, Faye Flegg). [1975]. programme 1977: "The lady with the lapdog", by Anton Chekhov, adapted for the stage by Raymond Hawthorne. "Small change", by Peter Gill. Directed by Murray Lynch. [1977]. Programme 1982: Centrepoint Theatre. Pamphlet. "The glass menagerie", by Tennessee Williams. Directed by Jan Prettejohns. Centrepoint Theatre, 29 May - 26 June [1982]. Programme "The twelfth man", a N.Z. play by Jeffrey Thomas, presented by NZ Drama School graduates. Directed by George Webby; designed by Tolis Papazoglou. Centrepoint Theatre, 5-27 February [1982]. Programme "We can't pay? We won't pay!", by Dario Fo. Director Jan Prettejohns. Cemtrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North, 23 January 1982. Programme 1983: Ray Henwood returns for a limited season as Dylan Thomas in "Nogood Boyo". 29 January - 3 February; Jeffrey Thomas's "The twelfth man", directed by George Webby. 5-27 February [1983?] Advertising card only 1983: 10th anniversary. Centrepoint presents Roger Hall's smash-hit comedy "Hot water". Direction Stuart Devenie. Centrepoint Theatre, 18 November 1983. Programme 1983: "Noises off", by Michael Frayn. Direction Anthony Taylor; design Raymond Boyce. 1986: Centrepoint Theatre presents the New Zealand premiere of "Bouncers", by John Godber. Directed by William Walker. 12 September - 18 October [1986]. Flier (2 copies) 1990: Centrepoint Theatre presents "Aunt Daisy", the musical, by Peter Hawes; directed by Simon Bennett; music composed by the Six Volts. Opens 28 July [1990?]. Programme 1991: Centrepoint Theatre presents Roger Hall's "Conjugal rites", starring Alison Quigan & Carl Bland. Opens July 20 [1991]. Card only 1994: "Roimata", by Riwia Brown; directed by Jim Moriarty. Centrepoint Theatre 1994. Programme 1994: "Romeo and Juliet", by William Shakespeare. Directed by Alison Quigan. 4 June 1994. Promotional pamphlet. "Someone who'll watch over me", by Frank McGuinness. Directed by Alison Quigan [1994]. Programme "April in Paris", by John Godber. Directed by Alison Quigan. 1 September 1994. Programme 1995: "Five angels", by Hone Kouka. Directed by Alison Quigan. 1995. Programme 1996: "Biggles on top", by Ross Gumbley and Alison Quigan. Directed by Alison Quigan. Centrepoint Theatre, 4 November 1995. Programme "Social climbers", by Roger Hall. Directed by Ross Gumbley. 1996. Pamphlet. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithgraphs in programmes, sizes below 250 mm. Provenance: One item donated by Dr John Ross, Palmerston North, in 2006; one by Professor Julian Andrew Heyes, Levin, in 2016.

Date: 1994

From: Downstage Theatre :[Ephemera and posters for productions. 1964-2013]

Reference: Eph-C-DOWNSTAGE-1994

Description: Includes posters for: Downstage's 30th birthday. Celebration playbill (Double-sided sheet showing list of 1994 productions) (2 copies) Downstage 30th birthday productions, July to October [1984]. Calendar of events July - November (2 copies) "Bouncers", by John Godber. Last chance tour! Directed by William Walker, presented by the Great New Zealand Stage Production Company. [Downstage? 1994?] Programme "The lorax", by Dr Seuss, adapted by Sarah Delahunty. Downstage Theatre, 9-20 May [1994] (2 copies) Quantity: 4 posters. Physical Description: Screenprints and offset prints on posters, sizes varying around 400 x 550 mm. Provenance: Donated by Downstage Theatre, Wellington, 2005 and 2007

Date: 1990 - 1994

Reference: Eph-D-DOWNSTAGE-1990/1994

Description: Includes posters for: 1990: The 1990 Ibsen Stage Festival in Norway. ... Fra New Zealand: Downstage Theatre "Hedda Gabler". National Theatret, 30 August - 15 September [1990] 1991: Downstage Theatre in Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler", starring Catherine Wilkin. The Festival of Sydney, 1991 Jim Moriarty is "Michael James Manaia", a powerful new play by John Broughton, winner 1990 Bruce Mason Playwright award. Opens 15 February 1991 (2 copies) 1992: Computers aren't the only thing that give us our thrills / GCS (Sponsors of "Death and the maiden" production) 1993: Fun on a grand scale. Joseph Kesselring's "Arsenic and old lace", directed by William Walker; designed by Prunella Wilde. Open 28 July; previews from 23 July [1993]. (Poster designed by Bob Kerr) 1994: Sheet showing photographs of 16 actors: Davina Whitehouse, Michael Haigh, Lloyd Scott, Colin McColl, Mark Wright and chorus from "Aunt Daisy: 1989, Scene form "The golden lover", Ellie Smith, Catherine Wilkin, John Banas, Ray Henwood & Barbara Ewing in "Death and the maiden", set design of "Tartuffe", Rima Te Wiata, Inia Te Wiata, Pat Evison, Mark Hadlow, Bruce Mason. "Bouncers", the 90s remix. By John Godber; directed by William Walker, designed by Prunella Wilde. Starring Duncan Smith, William Kircher, Stelios Yiakmis, Peter Daube. Downstage, 3 week season only, from 25 January [1994] (3 copies) "Dancing at Lughnasa", by Brian Friel. Directed by George Webby; designed by Prunella Wilde. Downstage Theatre, opens 11 June [1994] (2 copies) Downstage presents Stuart Devenie [and] Carol Smith in "Oleanna", a scorching new play by David mamet. From 22 April 1994. Frank McGuinness's "Someone who'll watch over me". Cameron Rhodes the American held hostage with Desmond Kelly the Englishman, William Walker the Irishman. Directed by Duncan Smith; designed by Prunella Wilde. Downstage, preview 15 Sept, opens 16 Sept [1994] Frank McGuinness's "Someone who'll watch over me". William Walker the Irishman held hostage with Desmond Kelly the Englishman, Cameron Rhodes the American. Directed by Duncan Smith; designed by Prunella Wilde. Downstage, preview 15 Sept, opens 16 Sept [1994] We've come a long way; it started with a coffee shop. Downstage Theatre, New Zealand's professional theatre company, 30th birthday celebrations [1994] (2 copies, plus one laminated copy) Downstage Theatre 30th birthday celebrations; a calendar of events (Gives a history of productions, directors (Sunny Amey, Anthony Taylor, Colin McColl, William Walker), and "familiar faces" (Paul Holmes, Davina Whitehouse, Roger Hall, Ellie Smith, Pat Evison, Kate Harcourt, Miranda Harcourt, Ian Fraser, Mark Hadlow, Rima Te Wiata) Quantity: 9 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 4 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, on posters, sizes varying around 700 x 450 mm. Provenance: Some posters from Barry Gibbs estate 1999; some from Downstage Theatre.

Date: 1993

Reference: Eph-B-DOWNSTAGE-1993

Description: "Arsenic and old lace" by Joseph Kesselring, directed by William Walker. This production opened at the Hannah Playhouse on 28 July 1993. Programme (2 copies). "Arsenic and old lace" by Joseph Kesselring, directed by William Walker. 28 July 1993. Flyer (2 copies). "Backstage: newsletter of friends of Downstage", no. 49, Mar 1993. Newsletter. "By degrees" by Roger Hall, directed George Webby. Hannah Playhouse, 17 September 1993. Programme (2 copies). "Ladies night 2: raging on" by Anthony McCarten and Stephen Sinclair, directed by William Kircher. Hannah Playhouse, 5 November 1993. Programme (2 copies). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Pamphlets and fliers, sizes varying below 330 mm.

Date: 1994

Reference: Eph-B-DOWNSTAGE-1994

Description: "Dancing at Lughnasa" by Brian Friel. Directed by George Webby. 11 June 1994. Programme (2 copies). "I can sing tall!" featuring Ellie Smith. 8-23 December 1994. Flyer (2 copies). "Lovelock's dream run" by Daid Geary. Directed by William Walker. 11 March 1994. Programme (2 copies). On copy has a ticket for the play and a letter from the ticketing co-ordinator regarding cancelling of performance dates. "Oleanna" by David Mamet. Directed by William Walker. 22 April 1994. Programme (2 copies). "Olde time music hall". 21 August 1994. Programme. "The Miss Muffet Show". 9-21 May 1994. Flyer/colouring competition (2 copies). "Miss Muffet returns" with Tim Denton and Anne Forbes. 29 August-3 September 1994. Flyer (2 copies). "Miss Muffet returns" with Tim Denton and Anne Forbes. 29 August-3 September. A4 flyer. "Sadness: a monologue with slides". Written and performed by William Yang. 23-26 March 1994. Flyer. "Scenes from an execution" by Howard Barker. Directed by William Walker. 10 September 1994. Flyer. "Uncle Vanya" by Anton Chekhov. Directed by William Walker. 23 July 1994. Programme (2 copies). "Uncle Vanya" by Anton Chekhov. Directed by William Walker. 32 July 1994. Flyer. See history by John Smyth, Downstage Upfront, for listing of productions and dates. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Pamphlets and fliers, sizes varying below 330 mm. Provenance: Acquired from various sources, including donations from Downstage Theatre and Roger Swanson. Transfers: Photographic Archive received the collection as a whole and material is to be transferred to other sections - Transfer information - To Oral History : 4 cassette tapes; to Manuscripts and Archives : papers; to Ephemera Collection : posters, flyers, programmes; to Drawings, Paintings and Prints : plans and sketches..

Date: 1978 - 1989

By: Centrepoint Theatre (Palmerston North, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-B-CENTREPOINT

Description: Includes: 1978?: William Shakespeare's "Twelfth night". Directed by Paul Minifie. 17 June - 16 July [1978?]. Flyer / programme 1984: Centrepoint Theatre presents "Agnes of God", by John Pielmeier; directed by Stuart Devenie. Opens 9 August [1984]. Flyer Centrepoint Productions presents "Bullshot Crummond", directed by Gillian Davies. Centrepoint Theatre, Opens 5 May [1984]. Flyer "Coaltown blues", by Mervyn Thompson, 12-30 September; a "Sleuth", by Anthony Shaffer; 5 October - 10 November; "Tragedy (a farce), by Jeff Thomas, 15 November - 22 December [1984]. Flyer. 1986: Newsletter reporting on success of "Foreskin's lament" and announcing the cast of "Bouncers" "Bouncers", by John Godber. Directed by William Walker. Starring William Kircher, Peter McAllum, Duncan Smith, Mark Wright. [12 September - 18 October 1986]. Programme (1 copy) and red flyer (2 copies) 1989: Members' newsletter announcing "My son the lawyer is drowning" (NZ premiere), directed by David Cameron Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithgraphs, sizes below 350 mm.

Date: 1988

Reference: Eph-C-DRAMA-1988

Description: Includes: "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! Newtown Theatre, 5-7 November [1988] The smash-hit T.V. success! Twice as funny live on stage! Michael Edgley International & Mark Furness proudly present "'Allo 'allo" Auckland St James comm. 11 October; Wellington Opera House comm. 27 October; Christchurch Royal comm 7 November [1988] (2 copies) Listen very carefully you will see this live on stage. "It's all sauce at the cafe of laughs" London Daily Express. Michael Edgley International & Mark Furness presents in person the stars of "'Allo 'allo" [Shows group photo]. Auckland St James comm. 11 October; Wellington Opera House comm. 27 October; Christchurch Royal comm 7 November [1988] (2 copies) Drama III presents "Bits and pieces", & "Moose". Thursday 25 Aug. [1988] The N.Z. Actors Theatre Company presents "Bouncers" by John Godber. Produced by William Walker, directed by Duncan Smith. [Wellington, 1988]. Programme (2 copies) Electricorp Marketing presents "The case of Katherine Mansfield", starring Cathy Downes. New Zealand tour 1988 to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Katherine Mansfield. National Library Theatre, 23-28 May [1988] (2 copies) Filling-The-Gap Theatre Co-Operative presents "The diary of Anne Frank". Wellington Hospital Repertory, 15-29 October 1988. David Cameron in "Gogol", a play by Richard Crane. Drama Christi Studio, 77 Taranaki Street, opening Friday March 11 [1988] Aotea Centre presents the world premiere of "I'm older than you, please listen", a tribute to A.R.D. Fairburn, compiled and presented by Patrick Smyth, with the assistance of the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council. Circa Theatre Harris Street, 27 May - 5 June [1988] Ellie Smith. "Lillian", a play by William Luce, based on the autobiographical works of Lillian Hellman. Diected by Cathy Downes, 5-12 March [1988] (2 copies, one on white background, one on deep cream) ACTAW presents "Plaza suite", by Neil Simon. The Matchbox Theatre, 471 Adelaide Road Berhampore Wellington, 12-17 September [1988] Red Mole; magic theatre for our times. "Gas Attack!"" Newtown Community Centre, Rintoul St, Wgtn, 7-8 October [1988] (2 copies) Red Mole; Theater van Eigen Tijd. "Hour of justice". Newtown Community Centre Rintoul St, Wgtn, 24-26 June, 1-3 July [1988] (2 copies) Quantity: 9 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 5 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Various print media on posters, sizes varying below 500 mm.

Date: 1988

Reference: Eph-D-DEPOT-1988

Description: Includes: "Big bickies", written by Stephen Sinclair; directed by Danny Mulheron. Depot Theatre, 7 Sept to Oct 1 [1988]. Printed by Pronto Print (2 copies) "Black halo", by James Beaumont. Depot Theatre, Feb 20 - Mar 12. Poster sponsored by Kel Aiken [1988] "Frontwomen", supported by the Women's Place Bookshop. Written and directed by Lorae Parry (With Fiona Samuel, Madeline McNamara). Depot Theatre, October 8 - November 5 [1988] (2 copies) "The golden age", [by] Louis Nowra. Directed by Lorae Parry. Depot Theatre, 24 June - July 16 [1988] (2 copies) "Gothic but staunch". Depot Theatre, Nov 18-27, 7 pm [1988] "One night stand", by Carol Bolt. [With] Joanna Briant and Ian Rea, in a comedy thriller, directed by Richard Mudford. Depot Theatre, May 13 - June 11 [1988] (2 copies) "Upright"; a pianist's passion. A new N.Z. play by Jeff Addison, starring Danny Mulheron; directed by William Walker. Depot Theatre, from April 15 [1988] (2 copies) Quantity: 5 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprints and photolithographs, sizes varying around 650 x 450 mm.

Date: 1988

Reference: Eph-B-DRAMA-1988

Description: Includes: Michael Edgley International and Mark Furness present a David Croft production, "'Allo 'allo", by Jeremy Lloyd & David Croft. 1988 New Zealand tour. St James Theatre Auckland, State Opera House Wellington, Theatre Royal Christchurch. Programme "Bouncers", last chance tour! Directed by William Walker; written by John Godber. [Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland, New Plymouth, Hastings, Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin, 30 September - 1 December 1988]. [Flyer / itinerary] Electricorp Marketing presents "The case of Katherine Mansfield", with Cathy Downes. New Zealand tour 1988. Programm (2 copies) "Cat on a hot tin roof". Mana Little Theatre Plimmerton, 14-16, 20-23 April 1988. Flyer Inside Out Theatre. "The crossing" (Mari Adams, Michael Mizrahi, with Linn Williamson-Lorkin, Donogh Rees, Lynda Topp, Lucy Sheehan, Felicity Molloy, Carmel Carroll). Maidment Theatre, 14 October 1988. Programme "The jester and the Queen", with Bolek Polivka and Chantal Poulain. Ilott Concert Chamber, 19-26 March 1988. Programme (2 copies) "Lillian", a play by William Luce, based on the autobiographical works of Lillian Hellman. Ellie Smith as Lillian Hellman. Director Cathy Downes. [National Library Auditorium. 1988]. Programme (2 copies) Aotea Productions presents "The magic of the master", a celebration of the genius of Noel Coward. Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber, 18-27 November; National Library Auditorium Wellington, 1-10 December [1988]. Programme (2 copies) Dawlish Productions presents the Heidelberg Theatre Company production of "The life & adventures of Nicholas Nickleby", by Charles Dickens, adapted for the stage by David Edgar; songs and music by Stephen Oliver; performed by the Melbourne Theatre Co-Operative, directed by Doug Bennett. State Opera House Wellington 4-18 February; Theatre Royal Christchurch 23-26 February 1988. Programme (2 copies) The New Players Theatre Company present a drama by Hugh Whitemore, directed by Brian Evans. "Pack of lies". Stagedoor Theatre, Newlands College Hall, 24 May - 4 June 1988]. Flyer and synopsis Trestle Theatre Company in "A slight hitch". Ilott Concert Chamber Wellington, 8-12 March 1988. Programme Tawa Community Theatre 35th Jubilee year, 1953-1988. Newsletter 20 February 1988 "Thurber I", selected and presented by William Windom. Michael Fowler Centre Wellington, 16 and 19 March 1988. Programme (2 copies) Beverley Dunn in "To Botany Bay on a Bondi tram"; a celebration of Mary Gilmore by Beverley Dunn. Ilott Concert Chamber Wellington, 13-15 March 1988. Programme (2 copies) May holiday workshops - Drama "Sub-culture" Youth Theatre. Nicola Manthel. 1st floor, 178-180 Wakefield St. Flyers (2 different) Quantity: 17 programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Photocopies and offset prints, varying sizes up to quarto.

Date: 1983 - 1985

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

Reference: Eph-A-DEPOT-1983/1985

Description: Includes: 1983: "Moments like these"; a play on the life of a stereotypist, by Pip Byrne in collaboration with Alyson Baker and Philippa Campbell. Directed by Alyson Baker. 5-28 May [1983]. Pink flier (2 copies) Theatre of the Eighth Day presents "Hemi; the life and times of a great NZ poet", by Paul Maunder. Directed by Paul Maunder; music by Bill Lake. [1983]. Programme 1984: The Workhouse Co-Operative presents "A street called Straight", by Seamus Quinn. Director William Walker [1984]. Programme (2 copies) 1985: "Black woman" with Ahurangi (includes monologues from the following plays: "Anowa" By Ama Ata Aidoo; "Black women", by Edgar White; "Eden" by Steve Carter; "Lament for Rastafari" by Edgar White; "Prey no more" by R Mshengu). 27 August - 7 September [1985]. Programme The Depot presents the premier production of "Loved ones", by Simon Wilson; directed by Philippa Campbell. Designer and poster Dave Kent; lighting designer Fiona Johnstone; stage manager Hanna von Randow ...First performance 28 March 1985. Programme The Depot Theatre proudly presents "Groundwork", a play by Renee. Director Philippa Byrne; designer Tilly Lloyd. Opens 25 May [1985]. Flier with cast listed Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on booklets, pamphlets and fliers, sizes varying up to 240 mm. Provenance: Acquired from various sources, including Eileen Bone, Ralph Johnson and the papers of Rodney Murphy.

Date: 1994

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1994

Description: Includes: Join the Friends of Downstage. Pamphlet and membership application form. Auction of theatre and entertainment memorabilia and other treasures at the Hannah Playhouse, Sunday 2 October 1994. Auctioneer Peter Wedde. [Auction booklet of 98 lots] (2 copies) Downstage 30th birthday celebrations. Calendar of events, July to November [1994]. Pamphlet (2 copies) "Dancing at Lughnasa", by Brian Friel. Directed by George Webby; designed by Prunella Wilde. Downstage Theatre, previews 9-10 June; opens 11 June [1994]. Flier only (2 copies) "I can sing tall" with Ellie Smith. Includes "Her big chance", written by Alan Bennett, and a programme of songs. Directed by Colin McColl; musical director Neil Hennessey; choreography Dancemakers (Jamie Bull and Liz Davey). Downstage Theatre, 8-23 December [1994]. Programme (2 copies) and flier (2 copies) "The king's player", by Trevor Gare. Director Joanna Weir. Downstage Theatre, 18 October - 5 November 1994. Programme (2 copies) and flier (2 copies) "Lovelock's dream run", by David Geary. Downstage Theatre, 11 March - 16 April 1994. Flier only (2 copies) Downstage Theatre presents Stuart Devenie [and] Carol Smith in "Oleanna", a scorching new play by David Mamet. Directed by William Walker; designed by Tolis Papazoglou. Opening 22 April 1994. Flier (2 copies) and ticket Frank McGuinness's "Someone who'll watch over me". With Desmond Kelly, William Walker, Cameron Rhodes. Downstage Theatre, 16 September 1994. Programme (2 copies) and flier "Uncle Vanya", by Anton Chekhov. Directed by William Walker; design by Tolis Papazoglou. Previews 22 July; opens 23 July. Booking form (1 copy), and paper bag (2 copies) John Godber's "Bouncers; the 90's remix". Featuring William Kircher, Duncan Smith, Stelios Yiakmis, Peter Daube. Directed by William Walker; designed by Prunella Wilde. Previews from 25 January; opens 27 January [1994]. Flier only. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets sizes varying below 250 mm. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Downstage Theatre.

Date: 1982 - 1983

By: Taki Rua Productions Society Inc

Reference: Eph-C-DEPOT-1982/1983

Description: Includes: Undated: In live cabaret. "Power games" at the New Depot. A Flashpoint production, Fri-Sat 25-26 May 1982: Peter Bennett, Desmond Kelly, William Walker in "American buffalo", by David Mamet. Directed by Garry Beveridge. Dept, Courtenay Place. 24 November - 18 December [1982]. "Duet for one", by Tom Kempinski. Director Dulcie Smart; designer Peter Hollis (With Heather Lindsay, Peter Vere-Jones). Depot, 6-29 May [1982] Grog and Greasies; poetry, folk rock, raucous chant [with Wayne Herbert and Sam Hunt]. Radio New Zealand. Venue: The Depot, 16-18th ... [1982] New Work Co-Operative in association with Bats Theatre proudly present the premier production of "The marriage stakes", by Kevin L Roberts. Directed by Euan Upston. Depot Theatre, 11 March - 3 April 1982 (2 copies) Town & Country Players present "We can't pay? We won't pay!", by Dario Fo. Directed by Murray Edmond. Depot 18 June - 18 July 1982 (2 copies) 1983: "Aint no cat; poemz at the Depot". 15, 16, 17 Dec [1983] Broadsheet presents "Asking for it"; a revue written and directed by Renee Taylor; with Margaret Mahy, Hilary King, Bernadette Doolan, Angela Boyes-Barnes, Phee, Jess Hawk Oakenstar. The Depot 29-30 April [1983] "Bird talk; a kids show" at the New Depot, 21a Courtenay Place. Saturdays from July 30th. [Poster design by] P J Alley. [1983] (4 copies)"Grasshopper tales", fearturing puppets, clown & black theatre, by Wellington's crazy performer Grasshopper. The New Depot, 10, 17, 24 September & 1 October [1983] (2 sizes - 2 copies of large size, 1 copy of smaller size) "Hemi; the life and times of a great New Zealand poet"; presented by the Theatre of the Eighth Day; written and directed by Paul Maunder. Music, Bill Lake. New Depot, 17-30 September [1983] (2 copies)(re James K Baxter) The Humanimals; popular with both humans and animals. Depot, late night, 18-19 November [1983]. Photo Steve Carter (2 copies) John Bolton's "Jumping mouse". Directed by Neil Cameron; music by Joe McGinley. Depot, 22-26 Feb [1983] "The slippery opera", by Dean Parker. With Bert Brecht and the Bodgies. New Depot Theatre. Opens October 27 [1983]. "In confidence; dialogues with Amy Bock", by Fiona Poole. New Depot, 21a Courtenay Place. 18 August - 10 September [1983]. Special performance, women only, Tue Aug 23. [Black and white poster (2 copies) plus photocopied extract about Amy Bock from the "Weekly Press" July 14th 1909]. "Moments like these"; a play on the life of a stereotypist, by Philippa Byrne. Directed by Alyson Baker. New Depot. 5-28 May [1983]. A Media Collective Print (2 copies coloured, 2 copies B&W). "Falling from grace", [by] Louise Loft and Lyne Pringle. Depot. 27-28 May [1983] (2 copies). Too Many Tu Tu's present "Grace". Depot, 5-9 December [1983] (Louise Loft and Lyne Pringle) (2 copies differing) Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 15 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Screenprint or photolithographs on posters, sizes varying around 470 x 320 mm. Provenance: One poster donated by Downstage Theatre, Wellington, 2002 Transfers: Transfer information - Collection as a whole received by Photographic Archive. Material transferred to MSS, Ephemera, and Drawings & Prints..

Date: 1985

By: Boyce, Raymond Stanley (Dr), 1928-2019

Reference: C-134-109/110

Description: Includes costume designs for Giovanni (Cliff Woods), Luigi (Bill Walker), Sergeant, Inspector, Undertaker, Grandpa (Rob Jayne) On the designer's own inventory as item number 15/118. Quantity: 2 drawing(s). Physical Description: Gouache on card 380 x 510 mm.

Date: 1992

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1992

Description: Includes: Newsletter to Friends of the Festival 1992 (2 copies) "Daughters of heaven", by Michelanne Forster. Directed by Colin McColl. Hannah Playhouse, 29 May 1992. Programme and promotional pamphlet. "Death and the maiden", by Ariel Dorfmann. Directed by Colin McColl. Hannah Playhouse, 16 October 1992. Programme (2 copies) and promotional pamphlet (2 copies) "Hang on a minute mate", by Anthony McCarten, directed by Ross Jolly, with original music by the Warratahs, from the books by Barry Crump. Downstage Theatre, opens 14 February [1992]. Promotional shaped card. "Let's do it with Cole Porter", devised and directed by Raymond Hawthorne. Hannah Playhouse, 7 August 1992. Programme (2 copies), pamphlet (2 copies) and ticket. "Lysistrata", by Aristophanes. Adapted and directed by Michael Hurst. Hannah Playhouse, 3 April - 23 May 1992. Programme (Long version 2 copies; short version 2 copies), and promotional card "The rise and fall of Little Voice", by Jim Cartwright. Directed by William Walker. Hannah Playhouse, 27 November 1992. Programme (2 copies) and pamphlet (2 copies) "Sensitive new age guy", by Tobsha Learner. With Mark Hadlow. Programme (2 copies) and promotional brochure (2 copies) Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets sizes varying below 250 mm. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Downstage Theatre; one by Loretta Lander in 2014.

Date: 1985

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

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

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

Date: 1992

From: Circa Theatre: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size]

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCA-1992

Description: Includes: "Blue remembered hills", by Dennis Potter. Director Murray Lynch. Circa Theatre, opening 30 May 1992. Programme (2 copies) and promotional pamphlet (2 copies) "Close", by James Beaumont. Directed by Simon Bennett & James Beaumont, with Donna Akersten, James Beaumont, Jed Brophy, Michael Haigh and Katherine McRae. Opens 20 August [1992]. Programe, and promotional card "The comedy of errors", by William Shakespeare. Directed by Murray Lynch. Programme (2 copies) and promotional pamphlet (2 copies) "The glass menagerie", by Tennessee Williams. Directed by William Walker; designed by Prunella Wilde. Circa Theatre, opening 10 April 1992. Programme (2 copies) "The homecoming", by Harold Pinter. Directed by Ross Jolly. Circa Theatre, 13 November 1992. Programme (2 copies) and promotional pamphlet "Joyful & triumphant", by Robert Lord. Directed by Susan Wilson; designed by Grant Tilly. Premiere production. Court Theatre opening 20 February 1992. Programme (2 copies) "Joyful & triumphant", by Robert Lord. Directed by Susan Wilson; designed by Grant Tilly. Return season. State Opera House, 14-16 May 1992. Programme (2 copies) "Joyful & triumphant", by Robert Lord. Directed by Susan Wilson; designed by Grant Tilly. Circa Theatre on tour. Lifespan Smokefree season 1992. Programme (on yellow paper) "Mr Punch", by Roger Hall. Timothy Bartlett recreates the life and times of humorist Denis Glover. Directed and designed by Campbell Thomas Production for Circa Theatre by Susan Wilson. Court Theatre, 23 January 1992. Programme Jonathan Elsom as and about "Sweet Mr Shakespeare".Directed by Brian Bell; produced by Gerald Lascelles; setting designed by Tony Geddes. Court Theatre (Christchurch), from 23 April 1992. Programme Jonathan Elsom as and about "Sweet Mr Shakespeare".Directed by Brian Bell; produced by Gerald Lascelles; setting designed by Tony Geddes. Circa Theatre, 10 July 1992 (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s) 7 programmes; 1 card. Physical Description: Offset, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1988

From: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size for drama productions in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1988

Description: Includes: Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe. "The hollow", a play by Agatha Christie. Muritai School Hall, 15-17 April [1988]. Flier only New Zealand Actors Company presents "Bouncers", by John Godber. Produced by William Walker; directed by Duncan Smith from an original production by William Walker. Wellington [1988]. Cast list on flier Electricorp Marketing presents "The case of Katherine Mansfield" [starring Cathy Downes]. National Library Auditorium, 28 May 1988. Ticket Red Mole, Theater van Eigen Tijd. "Hour of justice". Newtown Community Centre, Rintoul Street, 24 June - 3 July [1988]. Small flier The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra as part of the Second International Festival of the Arts presents "Jack Winter's dram", a ply by James K Baxter, with music by Ashley Heenan. Directed by Phillip Mann. Town Hall, Wellington, 25-26 March [1988]. Programme, and flier (2 copies) Summer Shakespeare. "King Lear", by William Shakespeare. Directed by Simon Bennett; set design by Kri Leitner; sound and lighting design by Simon Elson. University Quadrangle, 10-27 February 1988. Programme Helen Watson White. "Living with the man". Solo, mime, poetry, songs, satire. National Library Auditorium, 14-16 March [1988]. Programme New Zealand Playwrights Workshop 1988, incorporating Roger Hall's course on playwriting. Central Institute of Techniology, Heretaunga, 15-26 August 1988. Programme / pamphlet Nathaniel Lees as "Othello", by William Shakespeare. Drama Studio (Auckland), 30 July - 14 August [1988]. Flier with photo of Nathaniel Lees by Chris Traill. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on programmes and fliers, sizes below 250 mm.