Comedians

Date: [ca. 1975-2005]

By: Diva Productions Ltd

Reference: PA-Group-00906

Description: Photographs of, and relating to, the Topp Twins, likely taken between 1975 and 2005, by a range of unidentified photographers. The collection includes publicity portraits of the Topp Twins, photographs and negatives of the caravan used by the Twins for their 1989 Great New Zealand Gypsy Caravan tour, and a small photo album of Polaroid instant photographs from the 1980s, mainly of unidentified friends of Jools and Lynda Topp. Additionally, the collection contains publicity images of Rhona Cameron and Paul Capsis used as promotional materials by Diva Productions for the 1997 International New Zealand Comedy Festival in Auckland. The collection also includes film negatives showing mainly the interior and exterior of the caravan used in the Topp Twins 1989 Great Gypsy Caravan Tour. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 33 colour original photographic print(s) colour original photographic print(s). 15 colour original negative(s) strips with 56 images. 5 colour original transparency/ies. 4 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 1 colour Polaroid instant camera print. 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photograph prints, film negatives, and slide transparencies Provenance: Donated by Diva Productions, Auckland, 2013 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Diva Productions Ltd - Records of the Topp Twins, reference number MS-Group-2258.

Date: 1991

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

By: BATS Theatre

Reference: Eph-D-BATS-1991

Description: Includes posters for: "Babes in the mood": Fiona, Robin, Charlotte, Jackie, Janet" (Fiona Samuel, Jackie Clarke, Janet Roddick, Charlotte Yates and Robin Nathan). Bats Theatre, March 18-23, 7-8 pm. 1 week only!!! "Cock and bull story". Director Murray Lynch, with Simon Laidler and Jeremy Grogan. Written by Richard Zajolic and Richard Crowe. Late night in conjunction "Beyond gravity". Bats Theatre 10-27 April [1991] (2 copies) Ra Productions in association with ZMFM presents "Idol adultery", by Jeff Addison; a brand new comedy! Directed by Simon Bennett, featuring Jed Brophy, Stephanie Creed, Andrew Foster, Sandra McKay, Lara Matheson, Stephen Papps. open June 13 [1991] (2 copies) "The Johnny Smith myth", by Eteuati Ete. Depot Theatre (with Bats sticker) (2 copies, plus banner previously stuck to one copy, announcing return season 12-17 March 1991) "Merchants of Venus"; dances by Shona McCullagh, Marianne Schultz, Felicity Molloy, Debra McCulloch, with John Gibson, Judith Froud Kilda Northcott, [James Beaumont - crossed out], Taiaroa Royal. Bats Theatre, Kent Terrace, 13-17 March [1991?] Neil Gudsell is "Mika, totally uncut". "I have loved me a man" debut single out now!! Condom supplied. [NZ tour with itinerary shown - Bats Theatre 6-10 March 1991] John Pheloung is the "One man guy"; a comedy about love & songwriting. Bats Theatre, 27-30 November [1991] 4 shows only (2 copies). "Prelude classical magic", [with] Jonathan Pritchard, Rowan Prior. Auckland, Little Maidment Theatre, 21-26 October; Christchurch, Southern Ballet & Dance Theatre, 16-21 December; Wellington, Bats Theatre, 18-23 November [1991] "The seed". Yeah, yeah, yeah". Bats Theatre from Feb 5th. Extended Feb 19-24 only. "Stunning". Evening post. "The seed". Bats Theatre Feb 5. Limited editions of this screen print poster are available for $10. They are signed & numbered! "Sneakers fall apart". Bats Theatre [1991] (2 copies) Burning Airlines presents "Stabbed in Paris" Bats late show, 29 March - 6 April [1991] (2 copies) Second Wellington Fringe Film Festival. Bats Theatre, Paisley Park, Flanagans Hotel, 15-22 July 1991 (2 copies). Turning Tide Company now touring "Woza Albert!", by Mbongeni Ngema, Percy Mtwa and Barney Simon. Directed by Geoff Clendon. [With] Jay Laga'aia [and] Nathaniel Lees. A touring project of Northern Regional Arts Council. Bats Theatre One week only. Posters and photographs are commissioned by each production (not BATS), so theatre does not have copyright in them Quantity: 17 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, 2007 and 2008. Transfers: Some posters previously housed at: MSI-Papers-8941-02.

Date: 1984

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-1984

Description: Includes: Artattack Cafe. 59 Brougham St., Mount Victoria Wellington. Performance, live music, exhibitions, readings [1984] Beyond ANZUS concert. Big Sideways final NZ appearance; Topp Twins, Troupers. Also featuring the Brandon Intermediate Polynesian Club. Old Town Hall Sunday June 17... [1984] "Break a leg, dahling", or "Backstage at Upstage", a musical comedy in three acts, written by Michael McDonald, starring Vivienne Labone, Christina Asher, Tim Bridgewater. Upstage Café, 28-29 December [1984] On tour direct from Crystal T's, Melbourne, the Real Thing Entertainment Australia presents Ladies night; "The real thing", starring the Queen of drag Miss Julien Deen ... appearing at Exchequers Cabaret, 6-24 June [1984 or 1985] (2 copies) Grand variety concert in aid of mental health; hosted by Peter Sledmere and Ann Pacey; directed by Ann Pacey. State Opera House, 15 October [1984]. Poster has list of the 18 performers in the show Hokoeka Whanau Hui;. Hokoeka Marae, Plimmerton, 19 February [1984] The Gary McCormick post Olympic Cabaret, featuring Steve Thomas, Cilla McQueen, Gary McCormick, Dave McCartney. Star & Garter, 17-18 August; Gladstone 18 August [1984] (2 copies) A special night out for people who like to enjoy themselves. His Worship the Mayor Tim Shadbolt and Listener columnist, humourist and poet Gary McCormick, speaking on "Life, love and other concrete matters!". A night of hilarity and fun [space of venue, date details below. 1984] Direct from England, Andrew Newton "World famous" hypnotist. Lower Hutt Town Hall, 7 October [1984] Direct from England, Andrew Newton "World famous" hypnotist. Michael Fowler Centre, 4 November [1984] Direct from London! Bob ("On the buses") Grant ... the laugh-a-minute topless adult risque revue "The naughtiest show in town!". Olivers Cabaret, 3-13 October [1984] Newtown Community & Culture Centre Revue Company present "Looking on the bright side"; support groups, soloists, chorus, ballet. Newtown Community Centre (3 copies, each raising funds for a different organisation: Parish of Wellington South 10 November; Schizophrenia Fellowship 24 August, Community Funds 27 October 1984) "Pack up your troubles", written and directed by Brian Clark. A new war time musical revue. Operatic Barracks, 29 Vivian Street, 27 October - 10 November [1984] High speed hilarity in the transit lane with Linden Wilkinson, directed by Aileen O'Sullivan. Artattack, 59 Brougham Str, 13-167, 20-22 December [1984] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm.

Date: 1940 - 1949

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Variety-1940s

Description: 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.

Date: 1924

By: Fredric, A E (Mr), active 1976

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1920s-01

Description: Approximately 57 clippings collected and donated by Mr A E Fredric, relating to performers on the Australian circuit, possibly with the J C Williamson company in the late 1920s and early 1930s. The clippings may have been taken from Australian programmes or magazines. Clippings of New Zealand performers: Ethel Morrison; Lance Fairfax Clippings of others (some are portrait only): Harvey Adams, Bertha Belmore, Harriet Bennet, Frederic Bentley, Tui Black, Frederick Blackman, Gus Bluett, George Blunt, Noel Boyd (Noel Adelaide Hyde-Boyd), Miss Bremner, A S Byron, Herbert Browne, Sidney Burchall, Leo Carrillo, Annie Croft, Margaret Cullen-Landis, Reginald Dandy, Reginald Dane, Stephanie Deste, Beppe de Vries, The Fallow Twins, John Fernside, Ambrose Flower, Alfred Frith, Leo Franklyn, Zara Gaden, Vera Gerald, Leon Gordon, Joseph Hislop, Leyland Hodgson, Irene Homer, Maidie Hope, Ellis Irving, Cecil Kellaway, Pat and Terry Kendall, Alan Lawrance, Herbert Leigh, Frank Leighton, James Liddy, Barbara Luddy, Nat Madison, Josie Melville, Benno Moisewitsch, Reginald Newson, Anna Pavlova, Brandon Peters, Bertha Riccardo, Lewis Shaw, Eileen Sparks, Dorothy Stanward, Arthur Stigant, Leslie Victor, Strella Wilson, Sam Wren, Reginald Wykeham, Maud Zimbla. Quantity: 19 theatre programmes (plus some duplicates). Physical Description: Photolithographs on clippings, sizes varying about 90 x 130 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr A E Fredric in 1976.

Date: 1926

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1926

Description: Includes: Charley's Aunt Club. 1926 season opening night. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 5 May 1926. Programme (2 copies) Fuller's Modern Vaudeville. (With Bella and Morris, Cardini, Leslie Elliott, Bert Elliott, Queenie and David Kaili, and Phil Smith's Musical Comedy Company in "On the wheel"). His Majesty's Theatre Wellington. Programme for the week commencing 8 March 1926. Fuller's Vaudeville. Four programmes, Opera House Auckland, 13 September, 20 September, 27 September, 25 October 1926. (Performers included: Will Hasting and Peggy Adair, Harry Cash, Tom Rees (the big black yodelling comedian and heavy-weight dancer), Tom Rees, Keith and Witt, Hector St Clair, Clem Milton and Babs Pacey, Claude Dampier the professional idiot assisted by Miss Billie Carlisle, Rebe Kasslova (violinist), Drew and Romaine, Chefalo-Palermo (magician), Irving's Imperial Midgets). Pat Hanna's Vice-regal "Diggers". Grand Opera House Wellington, 22 March [1926]. Programme. Invercargill Orphans' Club. 21 May 1926. Programme J C Williamson's International Vaudeville presented by NZ Entertainers Ltd. Grand Opera House, 7 May [1926]. Programme (2 copies) (Performers included Jones and Raines, Madame Harmston and her cockatoos, Dorothy Browne (piano), Walter Nilsson (unicyclist), Flemings (athletes), Odette Delage (Apache violinist), Rupert Hazell with Elsie Day, Niobe (American aquatic star)). J C Williamson's International Vaudeville presented by NZ Entertainers Ltd. Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 August [1926]. Programme (2 copies) (Performers included: Imito (mimic), Elroy (Indiarubber girl), Maxim Brodi and Gil Dech (tenor and pianist), Marie Moore (singer pianist), Gautier's Bricklayers (dogs), Peggy Mouat (Australian beauty queen), Katrina and Joan, Van Dock (cartoonist), Mantell's Manikins). J C Williamson's International Vaudeville presented by NZ Entertainers Ltd. Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 October 1926. Programme (Performers included: Ngaire and Tointon, Arthur Pond (comedian), Salerno (juggler), Brian Lawrence (the boy from Eton), the Bounding Monroes (two jolly American boys), Miss New Zealand Beauty pageant (4 entrants only[?]), Phillis du Barry (dancer), Hilda Nelson (English soprano), Professor Horace Sierak) Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller (Eric Edgley and Clem Dawe) take pleasure in presenting the Midnight Frolics. His Majesty's Theatre New Zealand Railway Officers' Institute. Annual smoke concert and welcome to conference delegates. Gamble & Creed's Tea Rooms, 292 Lambton Quay, 26 June 1926. Programme (Performers and speakers included Will Goudie, F K McKay, Norman Aitken, R S Skinner, Charles E Culverwell, J R Robertson, Jack Wilkinson, A R Broken shire, F J Jones, J Mason, A W Mouat, A J Mazengarb, M Dennehy, Hon J G Coates, G H Fanzelow, R W NcVilly, J McAloon, J Hannah) Victoria University College Students' Association. "Just as you say dear!". Grand Opera House, 23-26 June [1926]. Programme (2 copies) Wellington College. Grand concert. Town Hall, 27 November 1926. Programme (another copy at Eph-A-SCHOOLS-Wellington-College-1926) J C Williamson by arrangement with William A Hassan presents the gorgeous comedy pantomime, "The new Aladdin". With Bruce Green as Widow Twankey. Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 April 1926. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson by arrangement with William A Hassan presents "The new Aladdin"/ His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 9 June 1926. Programme Quantity: 15 theatre programmes (plus some duplicates). Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, various sizes under 250 mm. Transfers: Collection accessioned into Ephemera Collection. Two sheet music books to be transferred to Roger Flury in National Library Music (one is Australian, and the NZ one is already held by ATL).

Date: 1934 - 1936

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1934/1936

Description: Includes: Connors & Paul Productions present their new company of revue stars headed by George Wallace, in "Calling All Stars". New Opera House Wellington. 26 December 1936. Programme. Connors & Paul Productions present their new company of revue stars headed by George Wallace, in "Hello prosperity". New Opera House Wellington. 26 December 1936. programme (2 copies) The Clem Dawe Revue Co. Touring programme [ca 1934]. Bullivant Print, Christchurch. The Clem Dawe New Revue Co. Eric Edgley and Clem Dawe present their New Comedy revue Company in "So long, folks". St James Theatre Christchurch, week commencing Friday Nov 23 [1934]. Programme Eric Edgley and Clem Dawe present the Clem Dawe Revue Company in " The whirl of the town". [ca 1933?]. Programme. Eric Edgley and Clem Dawe present the Clem Dawe Revue Company in "Back again". New Opera House Wellington. 15 June 1935. Programme. Eric Edgley and Clem Dawe present the Clem Dawe Revue Co in "The Show of Shows" [and] "Strike up the Band". Touring programme 1935? Eric Edgley and Clem Dawe present their New Comedy Revue Company in "Grand farewell programme. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 7 June 1935. Programme Hart-O'Brian Vaudeville Company in "Lucky stars". St James-Majestic Review. [7 March 1936]. Programme. Hart-O'Brian Celebrity Vaudeville Company in "Beauty on parade". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 18 May 1936. Programme. The Oriental master of magic, Long Tack Sam, supported by his entire company of Chinese artists and the cream of Europe's vaudeville stars. New Opera House Wellington. 30 May 1936. Programme (2 copies) The Oriental master of magic Long Tack Sam supported by his entire company of Chinese artists and the cream of Europe's vaudeville stars. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 13 June 1936. Programme. Frank Neil introduces "Better times", London's latest spectacular variety revue. Grand Opera House Wellington. 2 february 1935. Programme. National Broadcasting Service presents all-star vaudeville, "Harmony and hilarity" (With Frank Crowther's Theatre Orchestra, Freddie Cholmondeley, Thea Philips, Dave Howard, Eileen Boyd, Allan Loveday, Vincent Ryan, Dora Lindsay, Senia Chostiakoff, etc). Wellington Town Hall, 20 August 1936. Programme Frank Neil introduces "New faces", London's latest spectacular variety revue. Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 January 1935. Programme. Frank Neil introduces "On with the show", London's latest spectacular variety revue. Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 Janaury 1935. Programme. Metropolitan Queen Carnival. Christchurch, October 5th, 1935. Coronation ceremony; convenor Mr H Sweney. Coronation of Princess Lilian Cropp and Princess Mae McKenzie, Eileen Hill, Irene Ballantyne, Joan Cunningham, Sybil Boulton, Betty Cotterill. (Mrs A L Cropp, Mrs J R McKenzie, Mrs Herbert Hill, Mrs Kenneth Ballantyne, Miss Joan Cunningham, Mrs Ernest Boulton, Miss Betty Cotterill). Programme with portrait photographs of the princesses. Spring pageant, King George Theatre, Lower Hutt. 25 September 1934, in aid of the Mayor's Fund. Programme. Quantity: 17 theatre programmes.. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1999

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

By: BATS Theatre

Reference: Eph-C-BATS-1999

Description: Includes posters for: Muted presents a theatrical misfit, "Automaton". Commissioned by Creative NZ; performed by Sound Light and Movement. STAB. Coming soon Come and Sue Me Productions presents Adam Dayes in "The boy next door". Wellington Bats, 28 April - 1 May; Auckland, 5-8 May; Christchurch, 11-15 May [1999] (2 copies) Blown Out of Proportion presents Guy Capper's "Helium Show" with support act Mathew Hegen [sic]. Bats Theatre, 2-3 May [1999] (2 copies) "Helium" Guy Capper. Guest Mathew Hegan [sic]. Bats Theatre, 2-3 May [1999] Whacko Productions presents "The Improv Bandits. No scripts, no gimmicks, no safety net! Bats Theatre, 29 September - 16 October, Wednesday to Saturday [1999] Dragonfly Mime presents "Koong-Shee"; captivating physical theatre premiers before Bali Arts Festival. Bats Theatre, 17-21 March [1999] The 4 Noels present "The magnificent Seventeen:. Bats Theatre, 1-5 March; Phoenix Theatre, 8-12 March [1999] (2 copies) Lime Productions presents "Perfect"; a new comic drama written and directed by Rochelle Savage. Bats Theatre, 1-5 March [1999] "Sylvie knows"; a story of love after death ... Bats Theatre, 6-16 October [1999] Laughman! fighting doom and gloom. Wellington International Laugh Festival '99. 22 April - 9 May [1999] "What's eating Benjamin Crellin?" Auckland Silo Theatre, 22-24 April; Wellington Bats Theatre, 27-30 April; Christchurch Green Room, 19-22 May [1999]. Photograph Emma Bass (2 copies) Posters and photographs are commissioned by each production (not BATS), so theatre does not have copyright in them Quantity: 10 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters sizes varying around 420 x 300 mm. Provenance: Some donated by Bats Theatre in 2002, 2007 and 2008. Transfers: Some posters previously housed at: MSI-Papers-8941-04.

Date: 1939

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981; Willis & Aiken Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Variety-1939-02

Description: An arrangement of text, of varying type, in navy and red on white. With portraits of George Hurd, Stan Foley, and Nellie Kolle. Other performers include: Dolly and Scotty (Australia's premier dancing duo); The Resilients (crazy Continental "Knockabouts"); Barry Ross (fashion plate vocalist); Max Reddy (light comedian and dancer); Stella Collier (beautiful and charming soprano); The San Remos (brilliant hand balancers); Snowy Towers (clever mimic of screen stars); and clowns Assam, Pekoe, Souchon & Congo.. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on poster, 1015 x 380 mm.

Date: 1885 - 1886

From: [Programmes, posters and fliers relating to music concerts and musical performances in New Zealand. 1880-1899].

Reference: Eph-C-MUSIC-1885-01

Description: A programme for a performance by the Emerson Minstrels in Wellington. The programme includes advertising from local businesses, including the New Zealand Clothing Factory, London Loan and Discount Bank, A Lindsay's Boot Shops, C Gamble (tailor), S Soffe's bedding shop, King's Jewellers, F J W Fear (machinist), Henry Fielder Furniture Warehouse, Singer sewing machines, M O'Brien & Company boot manufacturers, J Mandel (tobacconist), Thomas Myers' picture framing, Georgeson & Co tailors, Willeston Tobacco factor, George Mee (chemist)Warner's safe cure, Robert Holliday & Company (stationers). Dated from the dates on advertising testimonials. The date may be the following year, 1886. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on both sides of newsprint, 295 x 445 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1959

From: [The Marjorie Saunders collection of theatre ephemera, collected by Arthur Saunders. 1940-2006].

Reference: Eph-A-SAUNDERS-VARIETY-1950s

Description: Includes: The Great Jansen (Magician). Souvenir programme flyer. [1950s?] 2 copies. "The talk of the town" and "Mother Goose". David N Martin and R J Kerridge. Starring Ben Wrigley. Wellington 1950. Programme. The Kiwis Revue Company in their programme "Benghazi". Grand Opera House Wellington. 1951. Programme. David N Martin and R J Kerridge. "Ice follies". St James Theatre Wellington. 12 May 1952. Programme. The Kiwis Revue Company in their latest revue "Cassino". Grand Opera House Wellington 1 July 1953. Programme (2 copies) The Tommy Trinder Show. Grand Opera House Wellington. [February? 1953]. Programme. (2 copies) R J Kerridge and Armand Perren. "Spice and Ice" international variety & skating personalities combined on stage and ice. Auckland ca 1954. Programme. "Rose Marie on Ice". Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 May 1955. Programme. Jean Sablon, "The voice of Paris". Grand Opera House Wellington. 4 April 1955. Programme. David N Martin and R J Kerridge. "Peep Show; a joyous revue of merriment and fun featuring world stars of variety". ca 1956. Programme. (2 copies) Joe Brown's "Search for the Stars" Grand New Zealand tour, Invercargill to Whangarei, May 2 to July 18 [1959]. Souvenir programme. Regent Theatre Carterton. Grand Variety Concert. Sunday 2 August 1959. Programme. Regent Theatre Carterton. Grand variety concert, Sunday 19 July 1959. programme. Boy Scouts Association, Wellington Province present "Gang Show". Opera House 31 August 1959. Music and lyrics by Ralph Reader. Programme. Quantity: 14 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklets, approximately 230 mm in height.

Date: 1938

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Variety-1938-02

Description: Shows portraits of Jim Gerald and Ella Shields. Also advertises Don Galvan the Mexican singing troubadour, Arne Harman the wizard of the piano accordion, Petillo & Pesco amazing acrobats, and U.S. Thompson American dancing star. 40 international variety revue stars. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 308 x 502 mm.

Date: 2003

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-2003-01

Description: Shows a portrait of the two Samoan comedians together. Sponsors were Creative New Zealand and KLR Digital. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Digital print on poster, 297 x 422 mm. Provenance: Donated by Sticky Fingers Ltd in September 2003.

Date: [ca 1975]

From: Beavis, Cyril Denis Archibald, 1911-2000: Transparencies, negatives, and photographic prints

Reference: PA12-2989

Description: Transparencies taken by Cyril Beavis circa 1975 showing portraits of comedian John Clarke as Fred Dagg. Clarke/Dagg is pictured posing and drinking coffee. Also includes undated transparencies taken by Beavis showing scenic hill views, possibly in Wellington; a scene of a plane and people on airport tarmac; an image of a port, possibly Wellington; an image of the front of a bus; and a colour transparency of the construction of the US Consulate on Garden Road in Hong Kong. Transparencies showing John Clarke as Fred Dagg are continued at PA12-2990. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 7 b&w original transparency/ies. 16 colour original transparency/ies. Processing information: Reference number changed in July 2022 during re-processing of the collection. Formerly PAColl-7715-47.

Date: 2000

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

By: BATS Theatre

Reference: Eph-C-BATS-2000

Description: Includes posters for: Justine Smith and Jan Maree are "Alas! Smith & Franicevic"; the return of the showgals. Silo Theatre, 3-6 May; Bats Theatre, 10-13 May [2000](2 copies) "Boxroledream". The Wellington Fringe Festival presents a trilogy for stage by Lynda Chanwai Earle. Directed by Vanessa Byrnes, designed by Andrew Lock. Guy Capper. "Comediation". Bats Theatre, 7-9 May [2000]. Four different posters Benjamin Crellin. "Mindful". Wellington Bats 2-6 May; Auckland Silo 7-13 May; Christchurch Univeristy Theatre 16-20 May [2000] "Dirty city". Wellington Bats Theatre, 15-19 March; Auckland Silo Theatre 9-13 May [2000] (2 copies) "Do ya really wanna"; a new dance work by Katherina Waldner performed by Dolina Wehipeihana, Kate O'Rourke, Paula Steeds, Ryan McFadyen. Bats, 23-26 March [2000] (2 copies) "Fact or fiction: meditations on Mary Finger". The third in the Veevee Palumbo lecture series [by Vivienne Plumb]. 9-12 March [2000] "F'All"; the second play by Ryan McFadyen. Directed by Damon Andrews, starring Kelson Henderson, Anna McPhail, Gareth Howels, Cath McWhirter. Bats, 13-29 April [2000] (2 copies) Pandemonium Ensemble presents "Finding the river". Bats Theatre 14-19 March; Phoenix Theatre 21-25 March [2000] (2 copies) Desde Sevilla presents "Un, dos tres ... y cuatro; Flamenco images". Bats Theatre 2-5 February [2000] (Two different posters: 2 copies of one, one of the other) Theatre Kotuku presents "Fragments from a prelude to an opera"; a visual theatre feast of dreams, deaths and entrances. Devised & performed by Peter Wilson; directed by Nick Blake. Bats Theatre, 31 August - 16 September [2000] (2 copies) Fringe Festival 2001; deadlines for those wishing to perform at Bats. 1st November 2000 Trouble [presents] a black comedy, "The girl who died". Bats Theatre, 26-29 July 2000 Improv Productions presents "The Improv Bandits/ No scripts, no gimmicks, no safety net! Wellington Bats Theatre 10-13 May; Christchurch, Southern Ballet Theatre, 16-20 May [2000] (2 copies) "The inept"; a new play written and directed by Gabe McDonnell, with Annie Millard. Bats Theatre, 2-7 October [2000]. (One copy in colour, one in black and white) Direct from Melbourne. Katzenvettz. Venue One: Bats Theatre 4-9 March; Venue Two: Phoenix Theatre 10-18 March [2000] Kwanzaa, the Afrikan Shop presents Three poets, three voices, three visions. Lewis Scott, Basim Furat, Apirana Taylor. Bats Theatre, 1 October 2000 (2 copies) "The Misandrists"; an angry comedy, by Jean Betts. Bats Theatre, 20 September - 7 October [2000] (2 copies) "Never never"; a dark comedy about faith, written by Jackie van Beek; directed by Emma Willis. Designed by Tracey Monastra. Bats Theatre, 16-28 October; Silo Theatre Auckland, 1-4, 8-11 November [2000] (2 copies) Jan Preston. My room of pianos. Bats Theatre, 10-14 March [2000] Quantum Flux Dance Company [and] The Graduate Dance Company. "Redshift"; a cosmological cocktail of new dance works. Wellington Fringe Festival, 29 February - 3 March at Bats Theatre; Auckland Dance Festival, St David's Church Hall Khyber Pass, 26-29 April [2000] (2 copies) Ministry of Theatre in association with One Red Dog present "Seven days alone with Rebecca", written by Philip Braithwaite and Victoria Spackman. Tuesday 29 February - Saturday 4 March [1995, or 2000, or 2006?](Not on Bats lists) Fatrat Productions presents "Small town boy", written & performed by Eryn Wilson; directed by Jed Brophy. Bats Theatre, 18-22 March [2000] (2 copies) Cashmere Feel / Industrial Park present "A star is torn", a drag tragedy. Written and performed by Shane Bosher, directed by Peter Hammill. Bats Theatre, 25-28 February [2000] (2 copies) "Suburban appliance tragedy", by Ryan McFadyen. Bats Theatre, 17 February - 2 March [2000] (One copy in colour, two in black and white) TV2 International Laugh Festival. Auckland, 26 April - 14 May; Wellington 27 April - 13 May; Christchurch, 15-20 May [2000] (2 copies) "This is me", and "Tango Road"; two short plays by Ruby Brunton, directed by Paula van Beek. Bats Theatre, 26-30 September 2000 (2 copies) "When sun and moon collide", in association with Quality Hotels New Zealand. A new play from Briar Grace-Smith. Bats Theatre, 12-28 October [2000] 1 Posters and photographs are commissioned by each production (not BATS), so theatre does not have copyright in them Quantity: 28 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters sizes varying around 420 x 300 mm. Provenance: Some donated by Bats Theatre in 2002, 2007 and 2008. Transfers: Some posters previously housed at: MSI-Papers-8941-04.

Date: 1930 - 1939

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Variety-1930s

Description: Includes programmes and fliers for the following: 1930s: Come to the Fair! New Zealand's biggest seaside fair, Evans Bay foreshore Wellington, commencing Saturday Dec 19. Organisers J Thomas, C Wilson, Box 585, GPO Wellington. Standard print Winter show; first time here - The Pigmy Woman from Africa. Children love Chilliwingi. Grand Opera House Wellington, com[mencing] Saturday June 15th. Clem Dawe back again, together with his record breaking company of international artists, for a short gala farewell season. [1930s?] (2 copies) A most prodigious and astounding attraction! The Merry Makers, Continental entertainers will present to your town for a short season a truthful entertainment of music, mirth, mystery! [1930s?]. Flyer 1932: Young Australia League. New Zealand tour 1932-33. Souvenir programme (cover illustration by H W Bennett; cast features nearly 40 young performers ranging in age from 8 to 15. Photographs of J J Simons (founder and director), Warren Lamb (euphonium), Ted Bird (sousaphone), W Noonan (bass), R Hill (sousaphone), Colin Croft, Vicor Laird, Les Keary, Charlie Stanton (drum major) 1933: Young Australia League. Y.A.L. Boys world famous show to be presented at Town Hall Wellington, 13-14 January [1933]. Pale yellow flier (with photographs of Charlie Stanton, Colin Croft and Doug Pratt) (2 copies) "Bright side up", by Ernest C Rolls, starring Jennie Benson, Charles Norman, Rene Riano, Colin Crane, Chic Arnold, Maie Baird, Archie Thompson, L'Etoile and Laurance, Bill Kershaw, Cecil Scott, Audrey Lewis, Thelma Trott, Madge Hope, Marie Doran, Al Mack, Frank Keane, Charles King, Albert Batchelder, etc. Grand Opera House Wellington, 30 September [1933]. Promotional pamphlet with photographs New Zealand National Confidence Carnival. 18-25 November 1933. Programme 1935: J C Williamson Ltd amazingly spectacular new variety revue "New faces". Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 January 1935. Promotional pamphlet showing Frank Neil. Tramways Band Xmas and New Year Carnival Fair, Evans Bay Foreshore. Application for licence and space for side-shows, games and selling stands. Watkins Print [1935]. 1935-1936: Masked bathing beauty contest. Wellington Municipal Tramways Band Beach Carnival. Evans Bay, 26 December 1935. Flier and entry form. 1936: Sensational return from the east of the Oriental Master of Magic, Long Tack Sam supported by his entire company of Oriental mystery makers & China's most beautifl girl, Miss Nee Sa Long. Grand Opera House Wellington, com[mencing] Saturday May 30th [1936]. Promotional pamphlet (2 copies) Stanley McKay's Gaieties of 1936. Gift matinee, Saturday 29 February. Pat Reno and his wonderful performing dogs (photo). During the matinee numerous valuable presents including cowboy suits, Indian squaw suits, tennis racquets, books, teddy bears, cricket bats, etc will be given away! Flier (2 copies) Rex Theatre, Cuba Street [Wellington]. Trevor and Dawn presents their All Star Vaudeville sensation, Brevities Beauty Ballet. 18-28 December [1936] Flier. (2 copies) 1937: The Marcus Show, direct from New York - 80 in entourage, 22 principals ... (flier with photo of Sara Obvanov, exotic Russian beauty in "La vie Parisienne") The Marcus Show, direct from New York - "Revue Continental". Grand Opera House Wellington, 8 May [1937]. Programme (with photograph of Helen Palmer on the cover) (2 copies, one with pages 9-10 missing; one with tears) Stanley McKay's Gaieties of 1937. Grand Opera House Wellington, 20 February 1937 (With Joe Lawman, Elton Black, Stella Lamond, Elvy ferguson, George Corelli, The Yodelling Newtons, The Warren Boys, Cy Pier, Arthur Hemming, The 4 Sundowners, Kathleen Howard, The Hilo Duo (Geo Greig and Wehi), The Seven Flying Martinis, The Gaieties' Beauty Ballet, May Brooke's Orchestra, producer Victor Roberts). Pamphlet (2 copies) Stanley McKay's Gaieties of 1937. The marriage of Little Tom Thumb. Flier (3 copies) Tramways Band Xmas and New Year Holiday Fair, Evans Bay Foreshore. Application for licence and space for side-shows, games and selling stands. (Flier) Tramways Band Christmas and New year Fair, Evans Bay Foreshore. 27 December 1937 - 8 January 1938. Flier. 1938: Personality concert series. Four great events for 15/-: Howard Milholland assisted by Eva Garcia; Leona Flood (violin) assisted by Karl Wolden, piano; Grace Adams East (trumpet) with Paul McCoole, pianist; Barre Hill (baritone) assisted by Hale Clifton, pianist. Promotional pamphlet (2 copies) Stanley McKay's Gaieties of 1938. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 26 April 1938 (With Joe Lawman, Elton Black, Fredo Freres, Elvy Ferguson, George Corelli, Winnie Edgerton, "James", Alessandro Fossati, Heather Wright, The Big Four, Clif O'Keefe, Alice Bennetto, The popular Hilo Duo, The Gaieties' Beauty Ballet, May Brooke's Orchestra). Pamphlet (2 copies) Evans Bay Xmas Carnival. Anna John Budd; woman turning into man. 1938-1939: Centennial Exhibition. Chinese Theatre of Living Wonders; presenting a troup of oriental entertainers! A Greenhalgh & Jackson attraction. Evening Post Print - 654. At Evans Bay Carnival, you must see Wee Jimmy, South America's miniature racehorse, 23 1/2 inches high, shod with solid gold shoes; everybody's darling. Dave T Meekin's 100 per cent shows 1939: Will Mahoney with Evie Hayes and Violet Carlson in "Why be serious". Grand Opera House Wellington, 14 January [1939]. Pictorial promotional brochure (2 copies) Stanley Mackay New Gaieties of 1939 (with photos of George Hurd, Nellie Kolle, Stella Lamond, Stan Foley, Alec McKinnon). Promotional pamphlet (2 copies) Salici's Parisian Puppets in "Funz-a-poppin'"(With photographs of Tommy "Bozo" Snyder, Harry Ross, Eddie Edwards, Murray Greene, Elsa Lang, The Carr Brothers, Jack Bickle, Dorothy Holbrook, Loretta Grey, Bobby Morris). Grand Opera House, 8 July 1939. Promotional pictorial pamphlet (2 copies) Otaki King Carnival. Ted Pratt presents "The Gaieties" in the Civic Theatre Otaki on 3 March 1939, in aid of the Maori King funds (with Wyn Chown, Mabel Scott, Betty Sparks, Audrey Bowen, Connie Stinson, Wyn Donovan, Doreen Killeen, Tainui Maori Party). The world famous Young Australians Revue and Band (With photographs of Charles Stanton, Colin Croft, George Nichols, George Schilling, Keith Withers, Ron Morris). Grand Opera House Wellington, 23 March 1939. Promotional brochure (3 copies, one red, one green and one cream) The world famous Young Australians Revue and Band. They're coming back!! with complete change of show. (With photographs of Charles Stanton, Colin Croft, George Nichols, George Schilling, Keith Withers, Ron Morris). Grand Opera House Wellington, 12 June 1939. Promotional pamphlet (2 copies) and flier with photograph of Colin Croft and Charles Stanton, and of George Nichols, famous Scotch comedian and impersonator of film stars Quantity: 33 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.

Date: 1924

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1924

Description: Includes programmes for: - "Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company", Grand Opera House, Wellington, 1 March 1924 - "Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company", Concert no 2., Town Hall Concert Chamber, Auckland, 1924 - "Charley's Aunt Social Club", Opening night 1924 season, Town Hall, Thursday 22 May 1924 (two copies) - "Grand military tournament and citizen-soldiers' pageant 'The Army through the Ages'", Newtown Park, March 1st- 8th 1924 - "Grand naval and military tournament and citizen-soldiers' pageant", Newtown Park, 1-8 March 1924 (souvenir programme) - "Musgrove's Celebrity Vaudeville, N.Z. Circuit presenting Long Tack Sam and his famous Chinamen and magnificent supporting company", Grand Opera House, 4 April 1924 (two different copies, one with photo of Long Tack Sam on cover) - "Musgrove Celebrity Vaudeville", Tivoli Theatre Wellington for the weeks beginning 9 May 1924 (two copies), and 28 June 1924 (one copy) - "New Zealand Returned Soldiers Association 1924 Reveille produced by William Lints" (souvenir programme; two copies) - "The Officers of His Majesty's Ship 'Repulse' present the pantomime review 'Sinbad the Sailor', written and arranged entirely by Lieutenant J E Anderson", Grand Opera House, Wellington 2 May 1924 - "Victoria University College Annual extravaganza 'P.E.P.'", Grand Opera House, 14, 16, 17 June 1924 (two copies) - "J C Williamson Entertainers With Bransby Williams", Grand Opera House, Wellington, 27 September 1924 - "J C Williamson Entertainers With Bransby Williams", Theatre Royal Christchurch, 11 Octboer 1924 - "J C Williamson Entertainers Second Company", Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 November 1924 - "J C Williamson Entertainers Third Company", Grand Opera House Wellington, 22 November 1924 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes and flyers, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1929

From: [Ephemera and posters around A3 size, for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and performances in New Zealand. 1900-1969].

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-1929-01

Description: A poster promoting a performance by Clement May. The recto shows caricatures of Mr May in various Dickensian characterisations (Micawber, Nell's Grandpa, Sydney Carton, Scrooge and Uriah Heep). The verso indicates that this poster was prepared to be sent to members of the Savage Club, and that Clement May was a Savage Club member. His performance was to be accompanied by Miss Hilda Chudley, pianist and singer of Negro spirituals. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset lithograph on both sides of poster 360 x 220 mm.

Date: 1959

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Music-1959-01

Description: Cover shows the six members of the popular music band, the Supersonics, with guitars. The compere for the show was Roy Cook, and performers included: Bill Ramsay (comedian), Max Merritt and his Fabulous Meteors, Martha Malcolm (vocalist), Alby Barr (vocals), Christchurch Teenagers Club Rock Dancers, Paul Walden (HMV recording star), Downey & Smith (comedians), Judy Clancy (piano accordion), Rod Webb & Ernie Stewart. Programme printed in Christchurch. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Programme, 8 pages 227 x 147 mm.

Date: 1947

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Variety-1947-02

Description: An arrangement of text, listing the following entertainers: Joe Lawman, Australia's ace comedian; Royston, triple-voiced ventriloquist with Skeeter and Nellie; 3 Siscos, amazing whirlwind jugglers; Jandy, musical clown; Eileen Bourke, singing violiniste; Le Harley, the merry magician; Jarrett, novelty comedy entertainer; The Morrell Trio, yodellers and wizards of piano accordion; Joy Robins, vivacious soubreete; Adele Taylor, delightful soprano; Peter Rowell, tap and rhythm stepper; Elite Dance Duo, in steps and styles; Sherry, oomph personality singer; Maurice Tansley, sensational baritone; the dazzling radiant "Kickline" Ballet and glamorous girls in ensembles and scenas ... set to full orchestra conducted by Vince Burke. Dated from perpetual calendar and other known performances arranged by Ophir Rees. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on poster, 1012 x 377 mm.