Experimental theatre

Date: 2001

By: Hayward, Brent Shaitan, 1958-

Reference: Eph-D-MUSIC-Popular-2001-03

Description: Advertises a performance by Brent Hayward as the persona Fats White, with his band. Shows a man seated in a chair. Part of his face may be missing. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster 595 x 420 mm.

Date: 1996 - 2013

By: Wellington Fringe Festival

Reference: Eph-A-FESTIVAL-Wellington-Fringe

Description: Programmes listing events during the Wellington Fringe Festival held in March each year, initially in conjunction with the biennial International Arts Festival. The 1992 festival was organised by Bats Theatre. Includes a set of 8 postcards issued for the 2002 Wellington Fringe Festival, 14 February - 16 March 2002 Quantity: 14 programmes. Physical Description: Booklets Provenance: 2002 cards donated by Kathy Palmer, Christchurch, in 2014

Date: 1998

By: Lithoprint (Firm); BATS Theatre

Reference: Eph-D-VARIETY-1998-01

Description: Poster advertising Thistle Hall as a Fringe Festival venue for 1998. Shows the words of the title as if written with a finger into a multi-coloured paint background. Down both sides are the logos of various sponsors, and the lithoprint logo is at lower left. Sponsors include: Bats Theatre, Megalith, Playstation, Hedonism, Channel Z (94.7 FN), De Luxe [Cafe], Wellington Access Radio (783 AM), Fringe Festival. Two copies held. According to the programme for the Wellington Fringe Festival 1998, Thistle Hall presented the "fringiest of the Fringe": theatre, dance, DJs, comedy, poetry, artists, films, video, rock'n'roll & acoustic, original sounds and multi-media shows. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster, 595 x 420 mm. Provenance: Donated by Bats Theatre in 2002; another copy donayed in 2008.

Date: [ca 1970-1979]

By: Maunder, Paul Alan, 1945-

Reference: MS-Group-0726

Description: Comprises files relating to production of shows of Wellington theatre companies, Amamus Theatre and Theatre of the Eighth Day, and includes scripts, correspondence, reviews, publicity and related papers Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See also papers of Jonathan Dennis re Amamus Theatre Group, at MS-Papers-4418, MS-Papers-4500 and MS-Papers-5600 Arrangement: The papers have been kept in the same groups in which they were received Amamus Theatre Group began in Wellington in 1971 and ceased ca 1979; the Theatre of the Eighth Day was an offshoot of Amamus. Maunder was closely involved with both groups. Quantity: 35 folder(s). 0.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr P Maunder, Petone, Jun 1998 Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photographs relating to productions of Amamus Theatre and Theatre of the Eighth Day - To Ephemera Collection - Posters for `Valita', `Gallipoli' and `'51' productions.

Date: 1993

From: BATS Theatre :[Posters for productions at BATS Theatre. 1985- ].

By: BATS Theatre

Reference: Eph-D-BATS-1993

Description: Includes posters for: "The Alhambra's master", by Stephen Sinclair. Directed by Duncan Smith. [With Deirdre O'Connor]. From October 20th (2 copies) "Corporetta", with Timothy Bartlett, Jackie Clarke. By Danny Mulheron, David Armstrong. A freemarket musical presented by the Unco-operative in association with VUWSA Drama Club. Bats Theatre, 27 May - 12 June [1993] (2 copies) With the support of the Central Regional Arts Council Theatre of Ignorance presents Jean Genet "Deathwatch". [With] Heath Cozens, Ryk Goddard, Chris Matthews, Clinton Ulyatt; directed by Uri Ariel Kline. Designed by Lisa Maule; music by Chris Ward. Bats Theatre, from 29 May [1993] (2 copies) "Equus", by Peter Shaffer. Directed by Stephen Bain. [With] Tim Spite, Edward Campbell, Adele Chapman, Stephen Papps, Joanne Arbuckle, Joe Conway, Bronwyn Bradley. Bats Theatre, 6 June - 10 July [1993] (2 copies) "Fringe Fest '93". A three week feast to tempt every taste. Take a bite out of the Bats Blurb book. 11 March - 3 April [1993] (Triangular poster) (2 copies) Hallelujah Picassos. "Lovers" + 4-track EP "Hateman in love" album out now on Wildside Records. Bats Theatre, Thur March 11 [1993] "Let's spend the night together", a comedy by Anthony McCarten. Directed by Duncan Smith, starring Timothy Balme. National tour. [Bats Theatre] 27 September - 9 October [1993] (2 copies) "Panic", starring Petra Massey (aka Pip the Hip) in a solo play written by Ken Duncum, Rebecca Rodden and Petra Massey. Bats Theatre, 21 April - 1 May [1993] (2 copies) Diatribe presents "Pinch"; a melodrama of magic, prophecies and love in strange places. Directed by Sue Morrison, with Erina Toi-Paku, Merphie Carr, Bronwyn Bradley and Johanna Smith. Music by Chris Ward. Bats Theatre, 23-27 March [1993] Have you seen "Polythene Pam"? Bats [7-25 September 1993] (2 copies) The Body's Own Dance Collective. "Purl". Bats Theatre, 28 September - 2 October 1993. Photography by Hamish MacDonald; artwork by Robert Sly. (2 copies) David Geary, Mick Rose and Tim Spite present a Quigley Brothers' production "The rabbiter's daughter". Bats Theatre, 16 July - 7 August 1993 (2 copies) "Strictly off the wall; a voodoo cabaret. Live music, comedy, dance. Bats Fringe Festival, 30 March - 3 April [1993] (2 copies) Strawberry Theatre presents Gary Henderson's "Sunset Cafe"; a play with songs. [With] Jed Brophy, Larissa Matheson, Katie Wolfe, Stelios Yiakmis. Written and directed by Gary Henderson. Bats Theatre, from 16 July [1993](2 copies) "The temptations of St Max", written and directed by Ken Duncum. Bats Theatre, from 2 September [1993] (2 copies) "Verbatim; a play about violence". "An acting tour-de-force from Miranda Harcourt ...". Pre Edinburgh Festival. Bats Theatre, opens 16 June [1993] (2 copies) Posters and photographs are commissioned by each production (not BATS), so theatre does not have copyright in them Quantity: 16 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters sizes varying around 600 x 400 mm. Provenance: Some donated by Bats Theatre in 2002 and 2007. Transfers: Some posters previously housed at: MSI-Papers-8941-03.

Date: [nd]

From: Johnson, Ralph, 1950-: Photographs, mainly relating to theatre company Town and Country Players

Reference: PAColl-10352-2

Description: Photographs relating to experimental theatre and film in New Zealand, taken by unidentified photographer(s) [probably between 1979 and 1989]. Three images show the same male performer running on a wetland, smiling, and being filmed outside the Wellington Town Hall by George Rose and a small film crew. One image shows two mask performers posing [probably related to Town and Country Players]. Arrangement: The three images of the performer were delivered inside the folder. Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s) (with folder hole punches). 1 b&w original photographic print(s) (mounted on a cardboard folder). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 2016-2017

By: Living Theatre Troupe

Reference: OHColl-1570

Description: Eleven interviews by Frances Edmond and Megan Hutchings about The Living Theatre Troupe. Interviewees are: Bridget Marsh, Bryan Divers, Christina Milligan, Darien Takle, Derek Ward, Farrell Cleary, Frances Edmond, Ian Haley, Johnny Givins, Murray Edmond, Paul Carew. Project received Award in Oral History funding from Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage in 2016. Title supplied by Library. The Living Theatre Troupe was formed in 1970 by Ken Rea and fellow university students. Over the six years of its existence, it became one of the country’s most influential theatre companies, leading a new wave of experimental theatre. Frances Edmond was a member of the Troupe. Quantity: 11 Interview(s). 34 Electronic document(s). 26 digital sound recording(s). 11 digital photograph(s). 2 folder(s). Search dates: 2016 - 2017

Date: 2016

From: BATS Theatre :[Posters for productions at BATS Theatre. 1979- ].

Reference: Eph-C-BATS-2016-3

Description: Includes: "Chapstick The Fantastic Slapstik Rap Bitch", BATS studio, 8.30 pm, 28-30 [2016]. "Playshop Live", The Studio, BATS Theatre, 9pm Friday nights [2016] (2 copies). "We Bring the Knives, You Bring the Judgement. Late Night Knife Fight. Late-night, cut-throat improv monthly at BATS" (2 copies). "Planet Rewind", BATS Theatre, 7pm, 19-23 January [2016] (2 copies). "Wolf, a play by Tim Barcode", BATS Theatre, 7 pm, 15-19, 22-24 March [2016] (2 copies). Pipi-Ayesha Evans presents "The Blue-Bearded Lady. 'Dare you enter the forbidden room?'", BATS Theatre, 7pm, 30 March-2 April [2016] (2 copies). "Beards! Beards! Beards!", BATS Theatre, 6.30 pm, 5-9 April [2016] (2 copies). "If there's not dancing at the revolution I'm not coming", BATS Theatre, 8.30 pm, 12-16 April 2016 (2 copies). "I can't believe it's not scripted! An improvised musical", The Dome at BATS Theatre, 7.30 pm, 12-16 April [2016] (3 copies). 3 different posters, each with different coloured background image or text. "Titled", BATS Theatre, 6.30 pm, 12-16 April [2016] (2 copies). Little Dog Barking Theatre Company presents School Holiday Shows for Kids: "Guji-Guji", 10 am and 11.30 am, Wellington BATS Theatre, Tuesday 19-Saturday 23 April; Lower Hutt, Little Theatre, Thursday 28 April; Papraparaumu, Kapiti Playhouse, Friday 29 April [2016]; "Duck, Death & the Tulip", BATS Theatre, 6 pm, Tuesday 19 April-Saturday 23 April [2016] (2 copies). Poster advertises both shows. "a trial", BATS theatre, 7.30 pm 19-23 April [2016] (2 copies). House of Sand presents "Pedal Peddle", BATS Theatre, 7 pm, 17-19, 21 May; & "Castles", BATS Theatre, 7 pm 18-20 May, 8 pm 21 May [2016] (2 different posters, each with a different central image). "The Double Caryl Churchill Season: Far Away & Love and Information", BATS Theatre, 19 May-4 June [2016] (2 copies). "My Dad's Boy by Finnius Teppett", BATS Theatre, 7 pm, 26 May-4 June [2016] (2 copies). Ohokomo, "Versions of Allah" by Moana Ete, directed & designed by Rose Kirkup, Kia Mau Festival, BATS Theatre, [7-11 June 2016] (4 different posters, each with the central design in a different colour). Hāpai Productions presents "Kura Forrester's Tiki Tour", Kia Mau Festival, BATS Theatre, 8.30 pm, 14-18 June [2016]. White Face Crew presents "La Vie Dans Une Marionette 'Life in a Puppet'", Kia Mau Festival, BATS Theatre, 17-18 June [2016] (2 copies). The Victoria University of Wellington Italian Society presents "A True-Blue Island Bay Comedy, Mambo Italiano by Steve Galluccio", BATS Theatre, 6.30 pm, 22-25 June [2016] (2 copies). "The Politician's Wife", BATS Theatre, 22-25 June, 28 June-2 July [2016] (5 different posters, 4 with the same text and different images; 1 with different text and images from the other 4, of which there are 2 copies). Chris Parker, Hayley Sproull, Leon Wadham, "Milky Bits", BATS Theatre, 6.30 pm, 28 June-2 Ju;y [2016] (3 copies) 3 different posters, each with a different image. "Thirsty, a play written and performed by Ali Foa'i", BATS Theatre, 6.30 pm, 9-13 August [2016]. "MOM Meet Our Mum", BATS Theatre, 8 pm, 9-13 August [2016] (2 different posters, each with a different image). "Well? When you're pulled under what comes next?", BATS Theatre, 7 pm, 16-20 August [2016] (2 copies). Sceptre Theatre presents "Richard II", BATS Theatre, 6.30 pm, 18-27 August [2016] (2 different posters, each with a different image). Jess Brien presents "Coriander's Yoga(ish) Show", The Heyday Dome, BATS Theatre, 7 pm, 24-27 June [2016]. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes up to 500 mm.

Date: 2016

From: BATS Theatre :[Posters for productions at BATS Theatre. 1979- ].

Reference: Eph-C-BATS-2016-2

Description: All 2016 Fringe Festival posters. Includes: "Discharge goes back to school", BATS Theatre, 6.30 pm 2-6 and 9-13 February 2016 (4 different posters, each featuring a different woman). "Cool Calm & Collective presents Last meals a nine course buffet", BATS Theatre, 8.30 pm 9-14 February [2016] (3 different posters, each featuring a drawing of a woman's face). "Where She Stood", written and directed by Sarah Delahunty, BATS Theatre, 7 pm Wednesday 10-Sunday 14 February [2016] (2 copies). Jennifer O'Sullivan & Matt Powell, "Awkward Threesome", The Dome at BATS Theatre, 9 pm 11-14 February [2016] (2 copies). Ali Jacs, "jagged little pilgrimage", BATS Theatre, 6.30 pm 14-17 February [2016] (2 copies). Lauren Byrne and Emma Martin, "know yourself" BATS Theatre, 7 pm 15-17 February [2016] (2 copies). "The Nipple Show", BATS Theatre, 8.30 pm 16-19 February [2016]. WIT Wellington Improvisation Troupe, "Attack of the Killer B-Movie", BATS Theatre, 9pm 16-19 February [2016] (2 copies). "Thoughts & Observations from my Holiday on Earth", BATS Theatre, 9.30 pm 17-19 February [2016] (2 copies). Birdlife Theatre Productions Present "Birdlife. Puppetry, Physical Theatre and Live Music", BATS Theatre, 7 pm 18-21 February [2016] (2 copies). "Receiver", BATS Theatre, 6 pm 18-21 February [2016] (2 copies). Danger Tape Collective presents "Retraction", BATS Theatre, 9 pm 20-23 February [2016] (2 copies). She Said Theatre presents "HART", concept and performed by Ian Michael, BATS Theatre, 20-24 February [2016] (2 copies). "How to Romance a Human", with Liam Kelly, Ruby Hansen, Keegan Bragg, and Adeline Shaddick, The Propellor Stage, 6.30 pm 22-25 February [2016] (2 copies). "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Gross", a passion project by Adam Goodall, The Studio @ BATS Theatre, 9.30 pm Monday 22 February-Friday 26 February [2016] (2 copies). Makers of entertainment present: "Tomorrow Night Live with Zane & Degge", BATS Theatre, 23-25 February [2016] (2 copies). House of Sand presents "Knitting While Sleeping", BATS Theatre, 9 pm 24-27 February [2016] (4 copies). 4 different posters, each featuring a diffferent woman. "Sweet Child Of Mine", BATS Theatre, 8.30 pm, 25-29 February [2016] (2 copies). "Lost in the Looping Glass. A venture into four extraordinary worlds of sound and all the spaces in between. A violin and live looping performance by Helen Bower", BATS Theatre, 6 pm, 26-28 February [2016] (2 copies). in the room company "Running Uphill", BATS Theatre, 7 pm, 26-29 February [2016] (2 copies). "Death Never Blinks. a rather silly live radio play", BATS Theatre, 9 pm, 28 February-2 March [2016] (2 copies). Barbarian Productions presents "Banging Cymbal, Clanging Gong", BATS Theatre, 6.30 pm, 29 February-3 March [2016] (2 copies). "The Owl and the Pussycat. A tale of wondrous delight for children, adults, and those yet to decide", BATS Theatre, 1-5 March [2016] (4 copies). 4 different posters, each featuring a different character from the play. Thomas Mockton and Show Pony present "Perhaps, Perhaps...Quizás by Gabriela Muñoz", BATS Theatre, 8.30 pm, 1-5 March [2016] (2 copies). "My Pet, My Love", BATS Theatre, 9.30 pm, 1-5 March [2016] (2 copies). "The Loose (Lucy) Dick (Richard) Kiddies Show", BATS theatre, 9 pm, 3-5 March [2016] (2 copies). "Man Parts. Dannevirke's greatest (fe)male tenor", BATS Theatre, 6.30 pm, 4-12 March [2016] (2 copies). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes up to 500 mm.

Date: 1988-1990

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: 96-140-6/5

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (file).

Date: 1986-1992

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: Series-1740

Date: 1990-1992

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: 98-227-06/2

Description: Files for Awaiting and Cheek by Jowl Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1988-1990

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: 96-140-6/4

Description: Includes Zip and Zap Show. Dan Ferry and Andy Young show `Moving Contact' performed at 1990 Fringe Festival. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (file).

Date: 1988-1990

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: 96-140-6/6

Description: Includes Johnny Fox, Neil Gudsell, Fred Garbo, Michelle Hine, Ann Jones, Nga Toa, Mr P P and the Natural Theatre Co Quantity: 1 folder(s) (file).

Date: 1988-1990

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: 96-140-7/1

Description: Includes Funny Business, From Scratch, Tim Denton, Dancescape, When the Cat's Been Spayed, Cactus Kid, John Bolton, The Amazing Mr Moon, Anthony Ackroyd, Mr Fungus and Jonathon Acorn Quantity: 1 folder(s) (file).

Date: [1993-1994]

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: 2000-106-07/3

Description: Programmes presented at Queens Wharf and other harbour venues; also Fringe Festival administration Quantity: 1 folder(s) (bound file).

Date: [1995-1996]

From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records

Reference: 2000-106-12/3

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (bound file).

Date: [1961-1986]

From: Pruden, Larry Carrol, 1925-1982 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6664-13

Description: Programmes for concerts and productions including Marsden, Scots and Queen Margaret schools, competitions societies, NZSO, university music departments, Station 2XP, regional orchestras and preparations for Sonic 2 (1975) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1977 - 1978

From: [Ephemera and posters around A3 size, for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and performances in New Zealand. 1978-1979].

By: Wylie, Gerald, 1948-2022; Murphy, Nigel Ralph, 1958-

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-1978-01

Description: Shows a cartoonlike page with six panels arranged behind the figure of "Neville Purvis", shown being arrested, in a car, in prison, and finally meeting the striped cat of Capital Strut. Signed "Flexible Shaft" at bottom left. Dated with reference to the known date of "Cabaret Capital Strut". Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Offset lithograph, 445 x 310 mm.

Date: 1970s

From: Maunder, Paul :Photographs of actors and productions staged by the Amamus Theatre and the Theatre of the Eighth Day

Reference: PAColl-5717-1-01-1

Description: Three actors of Amamus Theatre Group on a simle stage in either "Gallipoli" or "Valeta". The man on the left is Jonathan Dennis. Photographed by an unknown photographer in the 1970s Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print