Akersten, Donna, active 1970-1990s

Date: 1986

From: Circa Theatre :[Posters. 1976 onwards].

Reference: Eph-C-CIRCA-1986

Description: Includes posters for: "Bert and Maisy", by Robert Lord, directed by Susan Wilson, with Grant Tilly, Alice Fraser, Jane Waddell, Timothy Bartlett, Jon Brazier. Open 19 June 1986 (2 copies) Circa presents at 7 Harris Street "The Hansard show", an entertainment devised by Roger Hall and directed by John Banas. Playing from Nov 21st [1986] One week only! "Harold & the witch". From Sat 23rd August [1986] (2 copies) "The little red song-book". Sarah Davison, Rod Dunbar. Circa 9pm, Feb 19-25 [1986] Circa Theatre presents "Master class". Starring Ray Henwood, David McKenzie, Tim Bridgewater, John Callen. Director Ross Jolly. Opens Sept 6 [1986] (2 copies) Circa 10th anniversary. "Mates", by Joe Musaphia [with] Ray Henwood, Glenis Levestan [Levestam], Nicola Manthel, Jeff Boyd. From May 15 [1986] (Poster designed by K R Tait) (2 copies) Working Title premieres an exciting new N.Z. play at Circa Theatre. Kerry Jimson's powerful provocative "Motive". Jan 28th - Feb 16th [1986] (2 copies) A play for kids. "Odd bods", at Circa Theatre. Happy birthday - Circa is 10. 15-24 May [1986]. (2 copies) Harold Pinter "Old times", directed by Ray Henwood, with Donna Akersten, Anne Budd, Peter Vere-Jones. From July 31 [1986] (2 copies) "Stevie", a play about the poet Stevie Smith. [With] Alice Fraser, Davina Whitehouse, David Copeland. Opens April 10th [1986] (2 copies) Quantity: 9 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs and screen prints, approximately A3 size. Provenance: Some donated by Circa Theatre.

Date: 1985

From: Downstage Theatre Company :[Stage plans and costume designs. 1973-1987]

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

Reference: D-025-267/286

Description: Consists of: (267) Props list; (268-272) Rough sketches, costumes; (273) Eight pages propsheets, notes; (274-282) Photographs. Set layouts; (283) Photographs of play in progress - Peter Hambleton, Peter Dennett, Donna Akersten; (284) Michael Haigh, Natasha Hay, Patrick Smyth, William Kircher; (285) Denise O'Connell, Desmond Kelly and William Kircher; (286) Working drawings. Quantity: 20 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, sizes vary

Date: 1975

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

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1975

Description: Includes: Central Theatre. "Coralie Lansdowne says no", by Alexander Buzo. Directed by Richard Poore. Central Theatre Auckland. June 1975. Programme. "Cometogether" season at Downstage. 25 May - 8 June 1975. "The journey of man show", written and directed by Ken Rea, music by Laughton Pattrick and Tony Backhouse. Programme. Roy Dotrice in "Brief lives", by Patrick Garland. New Zealand season 1975. Programme. Four Seasons Theatre. "Boeing Boeing", a comedy by Mark Camoletti; directed by Richard Cavalcante. Opening 12 July [1975]. Card, listing cast. Card, listing cast. "Collaborators", by John Mortimer; directed by Stuart Devenie. Opening 9 August [1975]. Card, listing cast Four Seasons Theatre. "Dames at sea:, a musical by George Haimsohn & Robin Miller; produced by David Smiles. & Shirley London. Opening 4 October [1975]. Card, listing cast. Four Seasons Theatre. "Don't let summer come"; a comedy of terrors, by Terence Feely; directed by David Smiles. Opening 14 June [1975]. Card, listing cast. Four Seasons Theatre. "The innocents", by William Archibald. Directed by David Smiles. Opening 6 September [1975]. Card, listing cast Four Seasons Theatre. "Plaza suite" by Neil Simon. Card [1975?] Gateway Players present "Twelfth night", by William Shakespeare. Directed by Peter Tulloch. Tauranga, ca 1975. Programme. J C Williamson Theatres Limited and Kerridge Odeon Corporation Limited presents Robert Morley with Bettina Welch, and Donna Akersten, Charles Little, Tom Oliver and Lynn Rainbow in "How the other half loves". Grand Opera House Wellington. 16 September 1975. Programme. (2 copies) (Later at Auckland and Christchurch) New Independent Theatre. "Obstacles", by Joseph Musaphia. New Independent Theatre, Lower Symonds Street Auckland. [February 1975]. Programme. New Independent Theatre. "A doll's house", by Henrik Ibsen. June 1975. Programme. NZ Playcycle 75; a festival of four New Zealand author plays. Wellington Repertory Theatre presents "The song", by Alan Williamson, directed by Peter Meikle; Unity Theatre presents "The whites of their eyes", by Craig Harrison, directed by Denis Harvey; Stagecraft Theatre Inc presents "If I bought her the wool", by Gordon Dryland, directed by Elizabeth Martin; New Theatre presents "Grief goes over", by Merton Hodge, directed by Alex Aitchison. 1975. Programme. (2 copies) Phree Theatre presents "A midsummer night's dream", by William Shakespeare. Produced by Jacquelin Jones. [Wellington? 1974-75]. Programme. Samuel Marsden College and Scots College. "Salad days", by Dorothy Reynold and Julian Slade. Directed by John Beardsell and James Glover. Marsden School Hall. 29 April - 3 May 1975. Programme. Te Reo Maori Society. "Te Raukura; the feathers of the albatross", by Harry Dansey. Ngati Poneke Hall Wellington. 16-18 September 1975. Programme. Kapiti Players present "The seven year itch", by George Axelrod. Produced by Ralph Hogg. 13-15 March 1975. Programme Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions proudly present Stratford Johns and Lee Montague in "Who saw him die?", by Tudor Gates. Produced by Charles Ross; directeds by Philip Grout. 1975? Programme (2 copies) Theatre 87. "Sorry wrong number", with Dorothy McKegg. 24 February [1975]. Flier only Theatre 87, "They're playing our song", by Jennifer Compton. 87 The Terrace Wellington. 2 March 1975. Flier. Theatre 87. "The lover", by Harold Pinter. From 11 September [1975]. Flier. Theatre 87. "The elves and the shoemaker". Every Saturday [1975]. Flier. (2 copies) Theatre 87. "Mr Popper's penguins". From 23 August [1975]. Flier. Theatre 87. Lunchtime theatre. "What?", by Jean-Claude van Itallie. Directed by Michael J Wilson. 24-25 July [1975]. Flier. Theatre 87. "Lennon for lunch", directed by Murray Lynch. Thursdays, Fridays. Flier. United States Information Service presents an audiovisual experience, "The history of the American theatre", by Mr Colin McColl. Shell Theatrette, The Terrace. 23 April 1975. Flyer. Victoria University of Wellington German Department. "Anatol", by Arthur Schnitzler; a performance in German. VUW Memorial Theatre. 18-19 July [1975?] Programme. Barbara Windsor, in "Carry on Barbara". New Zealand tour 2-31 March 1975. Devised by Eric Merriman and Tudor Davies. Programme. "A woman's place", by Patricia Dunmore and Patricia Reesby. Written for the workshop on Women in Politics, held at the United Women's Convention in Wellington, 13-15 June [1975]. Programme. Quantity: 22 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Letterpress on programmes, sizes below 250 mm.

Date: 1992

From: Circa Theatre :[Posters. 1976 onwards].

Reference: Eph-C-CIRCA-1992

Description: Includes posters for: "Blue remembered hills", by Dennis Potter. Directed by Murray Lynch. Opens May 30 [1992] "Close", a new work by James Beaumont. Directed by Simon Bennett & James Beaumont, with Donna Akersten, James Beaumont, Jed Brophy, Michael Hiagh & Katherine McRae. Open Circa Theatre August 20th 1992. Shakespeare's "The comedy of errors". Directed by Murray Lynch. Jonathon Hendry, Carol Smith, Miranda Harcourt, Glynis Angell, Todd Rippon, Deirdre O'Connor, Peter Hambleton, Cameron Rhodes, Allen O'Leary. From September 26th [1992] Harold Pinter. "The homecoming". Directed by Ross Jolly. From Friday November 13. Printed courtesy of Format Publishers Ltd [1992] Jonathan Elsom. "Sweet Mr Shakespeare", written by Ngaio Marsh. Directed by Brian Bell. Circa, opens Friday July 10 [1992]. [Poster] produced by Lascelles Associates Quantity: 5 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs and screen prints, approximately A3 size. Provenance: Some donated by Circa Theatre.

Date: 1987

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

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCA-1987

Description: Includes programmes for: "As is" by William Hoffman, from 7 February, with Jane Waddell, Jon Brazier, Lloyd Scott, Iain Rea, Donna Akersten, Stephen Lovatt, Michael McLeod (2 copies) "Cheapside" by David Allen, from 26 March, directed by John Reid, designed by Grant Tilly, with cast Grant Tilly, Roy Ward, Brian Sergent, Joanne Mildenhall (2 copies) "Children of a lesser god" by Mark Medoff, from 16 January, with Miranda Harcourt, Nic Farra, Roy Ward, John Bailey, Kate Harcourt, Sandra McKay, Rachel Lang (2 copies) "China wars" by Robert Lord, from 7 November, directed by Susan Wilson, with Glenis Levestam, Grant Tilly, Alice Fraser, and Stuart Devenie (2 copies) "Hidden agenda", by Greg Elliott and Neil Quintrell, directed by Stuart Devenie, from 16 July, with Jennifer Ludlam, Cathy Downes, Ray Henwood, Bruce Phillips, Katie Platt, and Brian Sergent. Programme and flier "I'm older than you, please listen" a tribute to A R D Fairburn, starring Patrick Smyth. "Let's play Ballotto; an election revue" with Dave Smith, Brian Sergent, Michael McDonald and Helen Wong, opening Tuesday 11 August. Flier only "Master class", by David Pownall, at Centrepoint Theatre 4 March 1987 "Motive", by Kerry Jimson, directed by Aileen O'Sullivan. [no date, possibly 1986 - see Journal of NZ Literature 1987, no 5, pages 1-13] "Sex tips for modern girls", from 30 May, directed by Susan Wilson, with Anne Budd, Donna Akersten, Lisa Bayliss, Jim Moriarty, Kate Wilson (2 copies) "Yellow canary mazurka" by Anthony McCarten, from 28 August, directed by Jane Waddell, with Katy Platt, Michael McLeod, Ian McClymont (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 7 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (programmes - 2 copies of some); 3 flyers. Physical Description: Letterpress, various sizes.

Date: 1985

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

Reference: Eph-C-DOWNSTAGE-1985

Description: Includes posters for: Downstage playbill 1985 [list of 9 plays to be produced in 1985] (2 copies) "Foreskin's lament", by Greg McGee. The play of your life. Don't miss this brilliant NZ play. Downstage. [Poster designed by] P[hilip] Kelly. 1985 (3 copies) "Happy end". Kurt Weill / Bert Brecht. Downstage [1985] (3 copies) "The life of Galileo", by Bertolt Brecht; new translation by Howard Brenton. Director Phillip Mann. Opens April 10 [1985] (2 copies) "Life; would you buy it?", presented by Downstage Youth. Directed by Nicola Manthel. Downstage Theatre, 12-14 September [1985] (2 copies) "Some of our best friends..." in a revue to support the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. Downstage, 1 September [1985] "Steaming", by Nell Dunn. A warm-hearted comedy for a cold winter's night. Starring Ellie Smith, Donna Akersten, Vivienne Plumb, Kay Melhuish, Jennifer Ludlam, Davina Whitehouse [1985] (2 copies) Quantity: 6 posters. Physical Description: Offset prints and screenprints on posters, sizes varying around 400 x 550 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources, including Downstage in 2005.

Date: 1996

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

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCA-1996

Description: Includes: Pamphlet: 1996 20th birthday season (2 copies) Ticket booklet "Circa 1976 - 1996". Book launch. Invitation card to Joan McCracken. "Arcadia", by Tom Stoppard; director Susan Wilson; designed by Andrew Moyes; lighting design by Paul O'Brien; costume design by Donna Jefferis; starring Katherine McRae, Steven Lovatt, Bruce Phillips and Miranda Harcourt; with Peter Vere-Jones, Denise O'Connell, Stephen Gledhill, Lloyd Scott, Tina Retgien, Tim Spite, and Peter Hambleton. Music by Jonathon Besser, Jonathon Besser Ensemble. Circa Theatre, from 12 January 1996. Programme (2 copies) and pamphlet (2 copies) "Broken glass", by Arthur Miller; from 'Journey to Broken Glass' by Christopher Bigsby. Directed by Susan Wilson; designed by Brett Blenkin; lighting design by Phil Blackburn; costume design Helen Morris; and original cello music composed and performed by Janet Holborow. Starring Helen Moulder, Bruce Phillips, Prue Langbein, Ray Henwood, Donna Akersten and Stephen Gledhill. Circa Theatre, from 29 June 1996. Programme (2 copies) "C'mon black", by Roger Hall. Directed by Danny Mulheron; designed by Grant Tilly; lighting design by Phil Blackburn; original guitar music composed and performed by Graham Wardrop. Starring Grant Tilly. Circa Theatre, from 2 November 1996. Programme (2 copies) "Cold turkey", by Patrick Evans; directed by Ross Jolly; designed by Brett Blenkin; lighting design by Phil Blackburn. Starring Danny Mulheron, Peter Hambleton and John Wraight. Circa Theatre, from 10 October 1996. Programme and pamphlet (2 copies), plus ticket "Hamlet", by Shakespeare; directed by Bruce Phillips; designed by Andrew Moyes; lighting design by Helen Todd; costumes by Helen Morrish. Starring Tim Balme; with Peter Hambleton, Grant Tilly, Jed Brophy, Jacob Rajan, Katie Wolfe, Jim Moriarty, Donna Akersten, and Peter Feeney. Circa Theatre, from 6 September 1996. Programmes (2 copies) Hen's Teeth presents a season of women comedians "Hen's Teeth: Raw eggs and old boilers", produced by Kate JasonSmith. Featuring Lee Hatherly; with Rose Beauchamp, Bub Bridger, Kate Harcourt, Lorae Parry, Madeline McNamara, Lindy Hatherly, Sally Rodwell, Prue Langbein, Sue Dunlop, Marg Layton, Cathie Sheat, Pinky Agnew, April Mardle, Carmel McGlone, Ann Pacey, and Dorothy McKegg. Circa Theatre from 5 March 1996. Flyer (2 copies) "Ka Shue; Letters home" written and performed by Lynda Chanwai-Earle; directed by James Littlewood; designed by John Parker; lighting designed by Bolke Waters. Circa Theatre from 13 March 1996. Programme, flyer, and small flyer "Market forces", by Roger Hall; directed by Danny Mulheron; designed by Andrew Moyes; lighting design by Kirsty Chamberlain; costumes by Jan Tait. Starring Brian Sergent, Ian Watkin, Ross Jolly, Susan Wilson, Ray Henwood, Katherine Beasley, and Joanne Mildenhall. Circa Theatre from 1 March 1996. Programme (2 copies), plus ticket "Master class", by Terrence McNally; directed by Colin McColl; designed by Tony Rabbit; starring Ellie Smith, with Lyndee-Jane Rutherford, Jenny Wollerman, Cameron Rhodes, and accompanied by Paul Barrett. Circa Theatre from 15 November 1996. Programme (2 copies) and promotional pamphlet (2 copies) "My Night with Reg", by Kevin Elyot; directed by Ralph McAllister; starring Donald Baigent, Robert Bell, Jeff Boyd, Nic Farra, Neill Rea, and Lewis Rowe. Circa Theatre from 12 April 1996. Promotional flyer "The Nickle Nackle tree", based on the book by Lynley Dodd. Directed, choreographed and costumed by Paul Jenden; original music by Jan Bolton; featuring Liz Fa'alogo and the Nickle Nackle Band. Circa Theatre from 1 July 1996. Promotional flyer (2 copies) "Picasso at the Lapin Agile", by Steve Martin; directed by Ross Jolly; designed by Brett Blenkin; lighting design by Phil Blackburn; costume design Helen Morrish; starring Bruce Phillips, Tim Spite, Jed Brophy, Peter Vere-Jones, Jo Briant, Aimie Belton, Stephen Gledhill, Timothy Bartlett, Jolene Langman, and Peter Daube. Circa Theatre 18 May 1996. Programme (2 copies) and promotional flyer (2 copies) one with an invitation from Deloitte to after-show drinks and supper on 18 June 1996 "Skylight", by David Hare; directed by Bruce Phillips; designed by Prunella Wilde; lighting design by Kirsty Chamberlain. Starring Michele Amas, Ray Henwood, and James Coleman. Circa Theatre from 3 August 1996. Programme "Three tall women", by Edward Albee; directed by Cathy Downes; designed by Cathy Downes and John Parker; costume design by Donna Jeffries; lighting design by Phil Blackburn; starring Jennifer Ludlam, Yvonne Lawley, Larissa Matheson, and Eryn Wilson. Circa Theatre from 24 February 1996. Programme (2 copies) "The Vampyre dances", by Allen O'Leary, adapted from "Our vampires, ourselves" by Nina Auerbach. Directed by Murray Lynch; set and costume design by John Parker, lighting design by Phil Blackburn; paintings created by Jo Lowe. Starring Jacob Rajan, Peter Hambleton, Claire Waldron, Nicola Murphy, Murray Murphy, and Sean Allan. Live music by Janet Roddick. Circa Theatre from 2 August 1996. Programme, and shaped promotional pamphlet (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1998

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

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCA-1998

Description: Includes: Pamphlet: “Circa Season 1998” (2 copies) “Amy’s view”, by David Hare; directed by Susan Wilson; set design by Brian McMillin; lighting design by Michael Knudsen; starring Alice Fraser and Michele Amas, with Marton Csokas, Ken Blackburn, Dorothy McKegg, and Damon Andrews. Circa Theatre, from 16 May 1998. Programme (2 copies) “The Big Picture”, by Jennifer Compton; directed by Susan Wilson; Starring Michele Amas, Katherine McRae, Perry Piercy, and Brian Sergent. Circa Theatre, from 10 October 1998. Programme (2 copies), pamphlet, and ticket booklet “C’mon black”, by Roger Hall. Directed by Danny Mulheron; designed by Grant Tilly; lighting design by Phil Blackburn; original guitar music composed and performed by Graham Wardrop; starring Grant Tilly. Circa Theatre, from 2 January 1998. Programme “Closer”, by Patrick Marber. Directed by Cathy Downes; set and costume design by Sean Coyle and Kate Peters; lighting design by Phil Blackburn. Starring Sally Stockwell, with Marton Csokas, Brian Sergent, and Katherine McRae. Circa Theatre, from 11 April 1998. Programme and pamphlet “The Cripple of Inishmaan”, by Martin McDonagh; Directed by Ross Jolly; set design by Matthew Mellor; costume design by Sean Coyle; lighting design by Paul O’Brien. Starring Donna Akersten, Alice Fraser, Peter Hambleton, Dorothy McKegg, Bruce Phillips, Cameron Rhodes, Michael Seneglow, Tim Spite, and Claire Waldron. Circa Theatre, from 25 July 1998. Programme (2 copies) and pamphlet (2 copies) “Design for living”, by Noel Coward; directed by Roy Ward; designer John Parker; lighting designer Paul O’Brien, costume designer Ross Gibbs. Starring Judith Gibson, Peter Hambleton, Charles Mesure, Jonathon Hendry, Brenda Kendall, Adam Brookfield, and Tina Retgien. Circa Theatre, from 13 November 1998. Programme “Dirty Weekends: a new musical comedy”, book by Roger Hall; lyrics and music by Philip Norman; directed by Danny Mulheron; designed and choreographed by Paul Jenden; musical direction and arrangements by Paul Barrett; lighting design by Phil Blackburn; costumes by Paul Jenden. Starring Kate Harcourt, with Janet Roddick, Carmel McGlone, Ali Harper, Tim Beveridge, Stephen Gledhill, Phil Grieve, and Ken Blackburn. Musicians Paul Barrett, Mark Lipman, Brad McMillan, and Merlin Lepper. Circa Theatre, from 20 June 1998. Programme (2 copies), ticket booklet “Fairy Stories”, directed and choreographed by Paul Jenden; lighting design by Phil Blackburn; costumes designed and made by Paul Jenden. Starring Paul Jenden, Kate O’Rourke, Louis Solino, and Cam Morrow. Circa Theatre, from 15 December 1998. Programme (2 copies), and flyer “Heretic”, by David Williamson; directed by Ross Jolly; set and costumes designed by Sean Coyle; lighting designed by Michael Knudsen; costume construction by Pene Peneha and Paul Jenden. Starring Jennifer Ludlam, Perry Piercy, Ken Blackburn, Steven Gledhill, Michael Galvin, Madeline McNamara, Anita Purcell, Paul Barrett, Caroline Maiava, and Robbie Magasiva. Circa Theatre, from 28 February 1998. Programme (2 copies), pamphlet (2 copies), and ticket “The John Wayne Principle:, by Tony McNamara; directed by Mike Smith; set design by Dan Hennah; lighting design by Phil Blackburn. Starring Peter Hambleton, Stephen Gledhill, Tina Retgien, Charles Mesure, Jane Fullerton-Smith, Joanne Mildenhall, and Edward Campbell. Circa Theatre, from 5 September 1998. Programme (2 copies) “Slinky”, by Paul Jenden and Jan Bolton; based on the books by Lynley Dodd; directed by Paul Jenden; designed and choreographed by Paul Jenden; music by Jan Bolton; lighting design by Phil Blackburn; costume and set construction by Paul Jenden. Featuring Cam Morrow, Louis Solino, Paula Steeds, Sarah Sproull, Kate O’Rourke, Kristian Larsen, Ben Fransham, and Carolyn Lambourn. Musicians Sacha Kilgour, Janet Holborow, Andrew Mear, Jan Bolton, and Carolyn Lambourn. Circa Theatre, from 6 July 1998. Programme (2 copies), flyer, ticket booklet “Vita and Virginia”, adapted by Eileen Atkins; directed by Cathy Downes; lighting design by Jo Kilgour. Starring Helen Moulder and Jennifer Ludlam. Circa Theatre, from 12 November 1998. Programme (2 copies), and pamphlet “Wolf Lullaby”, by Hilary Bell; directed by Jane Waddell; set and costume design by Nicole Cosgrove; lighting design by Michael Knudsen. Starring Anna McPhail, Konstantina Tsinas, Adam Brookfield, and John Wraight. Circa Theatre, from 22 August 1998. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset, sizes varying up to 240 mm. Provenance: Some items donated by Mrs M J Lane, in 2004.

Date: 1999

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

By: Healey, Theresa, 1964-; Hendry, Jonathon, active 1990s-2000s

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCA-1999

Description: Includes: Pamphlet: “1999 Season Circa” (2 copies) “Boys at the beach”, by Alison Quigan and Ross Gumbley; directed by Susan Wilson; set and costume design by Paul Jenden; lighting designed by Lisa Maule. Starring Jonathon Hendry, Lyndee-Jane Rutherford, John Wraight, Sean Allen, Tina Retgien, and Stephen Butterworth. Circa Theatre, from 12 June 1999. Programme, pamphlet (2 copies) “The Censor”, by Anthony Nielson. Directed by Katherine McRae; designed by Nicole Cosgrove. Starring K.C. Kelly, Jude Gibson, and Perry Piercy. Circa Theatre, from 23 September 1999. Programme, flyer “Dance for dummies”, by Paul Jenden; choreography, direction, and costumes designed and made by Paul Jenden; lighting design by Lisa Maule. Starring Louis Solino and Paul Jenden. Circa Theatre, from 9 July 1999. Programme “Dangerous corner, by J. B. Priestley; directed and designed by Bruce Phillips. Cast: Carmel McGlone, Cameron Rhodes, Tina Retgien, Vivienne Plumb, Elisabeth Easther, Colin Moy, and Rhys Morgan. Circa Theatre, from 11 February 1999. Programme (2 copies), pamphlet (2 copies) “A dragon in a wagon”, by Paul Jenden and Jan Bolton based on the book by Lynley Dodd. Directed, choreographed and costumed by Paul Jenden; original music by Jan Bolton. Circa Theatre, from 28 June 1999. Flyer Paul Jenden’s “Fairy Stories”; choreography, direction, and costumes designed and made by Paul Jenden. Cast: Paul Jenden, Louis Solino, Kate O’Rourke, and Cam Morrow. Circa Theatre, from 15 December 1998 – 23 January 1999. Programme “Hall of fame: two comedies by Roger Hall”: “The book club”, directed by Cathy Downes with Jennifer Ludlam; starring Jane Waddell; vocals by Janice Gray and Elizabeth Braggins; piano by Mark Lipman. Circa Theatre, from 3 December 1999. Also “You gotta be joking”, directed by Danny Mulheron; starring Grant Tilly; original music composed and performed by Graham Wardrop, piano by Polly Prior. Circa Theatre, from 5 December 1999. Both productions designed by Grant Tilly; lighting design by Lisa Maule. Programme (2 copies), pamphlet, ticket booklet “Honour”, by Joanna Murray-Smith; directed by Colin McColl. Starring Donna Akersten, with Ray Henwood, Theresa Healey, and Hera Dunleavy. Circa Theatre, from 5 April 1999. Programme (2 copies), pamphlet, and ticket booklet “How I learned to drive”, by Paula Vogel; directed by Ross Jolly; set and costumes by John Harding; lighting design by Paul O’Brien. Starring Tina Regtien, Jeffrey Thomas, Judith Gibson, Perry Piercy, and Bruce Phillips. Circa Theatre, from 8 May 1999. Programme, pamphlet “It’s my party”, devised and choreographed by Andrea Sanders; musical direction by Billy Watkins. Featuring the Beat Girls: Andrea Sanders, Narelle Ahrens, Carolyn Lambourn, and Billy Watkins. Circa Theatre, from 1 June 1999. Flyer and postcard sized flyer “Julius Caesar”, by William Shakespeare; directed by Phillip Mann; set design Stephen Coyle, costume design Debz Ruffell, lighting design Mark Simpson. Cast: Ken Blackburn, Cathy Downes, K C Kelly, Bruce Phillips, Judith Gibson, Tanea Heke, Jane Waddell, Gerald Bryan, Tim Spite, Susannah Radford, Richard Samuel, Jason Hood, and Robert Tripe. Circa Theatre, from 21 August 1999. Programme (2 copies) “ Les parents terribles”, by Jean Cocteau; translated by Jeremy Sams; directed by Cathy Downes; set design by John Harding; lighting design by Jo Kilgour; costume design by Leslie Burkes-Harding. Starring Denise O’Connell, Bruce Phillips, Jennifer Ludlam, Charles Mesure, and Nicola Kawana. Circa Theatre, from 9 January 1999. Programme and pamphlet “Raw”, by Elizabeth Easther; directed by Stuart Devenie; starring Janine Burchett. Circa Theatre, from 11 August 1999. Flyer “Shylock”, written and performed by Gareth Armstrong; directed by Frank Barrie. Circa Theatre, from 9 February 1999. Flyer “This train I’m on”, by Greg McGee. Directed and designed by Grant Tilly; lighting designed by Phil Blackburn; costuming by Nic Smillie. Starring George Henare and Brian Sergent, with Joanne Mildenhall, Tina Retgien, Blair Park, and Stephanie Watson. Circa Theatre, from 17 July 1999. Programme and flyer Tom Stoppard’s “Travesties”; directed by Susan Wilson; set design and costumes by Paul Jenden; lighting design by Lisa Maule. Starring Bruce Phillips, Stephen Butterworth, Peter Hambleton, Jonathon Hendry, Michele Amas, Joanne Mildenhall, Ray Henwood, and Lyndee-Jane Rutherford. Circa Theatre, from 30 November 1999. Programme (2 copies) and pamphlet (2 copies) “Vita and Virginia” adapted by Eileen Atkins from the correspondence of Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf. Directed by Cathy Downes. Starring Jennifer Ludlam and Helen Moulder. Circa Theatre, from 12 February 1999. Programme (2 copies), pamphlet (2 copies) Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot”. Directed by Ross Jolly; set design Andrew Moyes; lighting design Paul O’Brien. Starring Ken Blackburn, Peter Vere-Jones, Ray Henwood, and Tim Spite. Circa Theatre, from 25 September 1999. Programme (2 copies), pamphlet (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset, sizes varying up to 240 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1990-1999

From: Circa Theatre: [Ephemera, programmes and fliers. 1975- ]

Reference: EPH-B-CIRCA-1990s

Description: Includes: 1990: “Suspect”, by Lori Dungey, Ian Forsyth, Ken Roberts, and Richard Side; directed by Grant Tilly; music and movement by Sue Alexander. Cast includes Mark Wright, Alison Hall, Robert Pollock, Anne Ruth, Liz Mullane, Tim Gordon, Lee Hatherly, and Liz Bray. Circa Theatre, from 23 March 1990. Flier 1991: “Henceforward”, by Alan Ayckbourn. Directed by Michael Wilson. With Bruce Phillips, Joanne Simpson, Anne Budd, Alistair Browning, Hannah Gould or Amy Delahunty, and special appearance by Bruno Lawrence. Circa Theatre, from 27 September 1991. Flier “Hens’ Teeth squawk this way: a season of women comedians. Produced by Kate JasonSmith. Performers included: Lee Hatherly, Rose Beauchamp, Bub Bridger, Sue Dunlop, Madeline McNamara, Prue Langbein, Helen Moulder, Lorae Parry, and Kate Harcourt. A group of performers may also have appeared on the night including Beryl Te Wiata, Sally Rodwell, Jane Waddell and more. Circa Theatre, from 22 November 1991. Flier (2 copies) 1992: “Blue remembered hills”, by Dennis Potter; directed by Murray Lynch. Featuring: Jed Brophy, Jonathon Hendry, Amanda Rees, Todd Rippon, Mick Rose, Carol Smith, and Tim Spite. Circa Theatre, from 30 May 1992. Flier “Joyful and Triumphant”l premiere of a new comedy by Robert Lord. Directed by Susan Wilson. Circa Theatre, from 20 Feb 1992. Flier “Joyful and Triumphant”, by Robert Lord. Directed by Susan Wilson; designed by Grant Tilly; costumes by Chris Pickard. With Michele Amas, Judie Douglass, Cathy Downes, Dorothy McKegg, Bruce Phillips, Grant Tilly, and Jane Waddell. Circa Theatre, from 3 May 1992. Programme 1993: "Introducing Shakespeare 1993: The two gentlemen of Verona". Lecture given by Adrian Kiernander director of Victoria University Summer Shakespeare. Hosted by Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand. Circa Theatre, from 10 February 1993. Flier 1995: "Circa" letter from Circa Council. Circa Theatre, October 1995. Newsletter 1996: "Circa" letter from Carolyn Henwood, Circa Council. Circa Theatre, July 1996. Newsletter 1997: "Close to you", by Stella Duffy, starring Sarah Davison. Producer and director Anne Chamberlain. Christchurch Southern Ballet Theatre, 17-22 February; Circa Studio 27 February - 15 March [1997]. Flier “Four cities: a romantic travel comedy” by Anthony McCarten; directed by Duncan Smith; designed by Prunella Wilde. Starring Ginette McDonald and Brian Sergent. Circa Theatre, from 3 October 1997. Programme (2 copies) "The lover", by Harold Pinter; directed by Andrew Foster; designed by Nicole Cosgrove. Starring Janine Burchett, and Paul McLaughlin. Also includes "Duck Variations" by David Mamet; directed by Paul McLaughlin; designed by Nicole Cosgrove. Starring Jeffrey Szusterman, and Andrew Foster. Circa Theatre, from 29 August 1997. Flier 1998: “The big picture”, by Jennifer Compton; directed by Susan Wilson; starring Michele Amas, Katherine McRae, Perry Piercy, and Brian Sergent. Circa Theatre, from 11 October 1998. Flier Cynthia Fortitude and Gertrude Rallentando in “The legend returns”, written and performed by Helen Moulder and Rose Beauchamp; directed by Michael Wilson. Circa Theatre, from 3 March 1998. Flier "Vita and Virginia", adapted by Eileen Atkins from the correspondence of Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf. Directed by Cathy Downes; starring Jennifer Ludlam and Helen Moulder. Circa Theatre, from 12 November 1998. 1999: “Extraordinary lives”, written and performed by Juliet O’Brien and Kat Davison; directed by Cameron Rhodes. Circa Theatre, from 31 March 1999. “Honour”, by Joanna Murray Smith; directed by Colin McColl. Starring Donna Akersten, Ray Henwood, Theresa Healey, and Hera Dunleavy. Circa Theatre, from 6 April 1999. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, photocopies, various sizes, up to 330 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources including Mary Gray in 2003.

Date: 2000-2009

From: Circa Theatre: [Ephemera, programmes and fliers. 1975- ]

Reference: EPH-B-CIRCA-2000/2009

Description: Includes: 2000: "2001 nights: a space idiocy" by Paul Jenden. Featuring Paul Jenden, Louis Solino, and Kate O'Rourke, with original music by Michelle Scullion; lighting by Lisa Maule. Circa Theatre, from 11 November 2000. Yellow flier, and glossy flier "A delicate balance", by Edward Albee; directed by Bruce Phillips. Starring Irene Wood, Ray Henwood, Donna Akersten, Michele Amas, Alice Fraser, and David McKenzie. Circa Theatre, from 1 July 2000. Flier, and pamphlet "Friends", Edith Piaf and Judy Garland songs performed by Ellie Smith; pianist Mark Lipman, and accordianist Gary Stratton. Circa Theatre, from 8 December 2000. Flier "Happy days", by Samuel Beckett; directed by Katherine McRae; design by Nicole Cosgrove, lighting design by Martyn Roberts. Starring Jennifer Ludlam, and Desmond Kelly. Circa Theatre, from 20 May 2000. Flier 2001: "Art", by Yasmina Reza; translated by Christopher Hampton. Directed by Ross Jolly. Starring Jeffrey Thomas, Stephen Gledhill, and Bruce Phillips. Circa Theatre, from 6 January 2001. Flier "Madame Melville", by Richard Nelson; directed by Ross Jolly. Starring Rima Te Wiata, Tina Retgien, Simon Vincent, and KC Kelly. Circa Theatre, from 12 October 2001. Flier "Marathon: the play", by Edoardo Erba; english translation by Colin Teevan. Directed by Peter Hambleton; designed by Martyn Roberts, sound design by Stephen Bain. Starring Jed Brophy, and Eryn Wilson. Circa Theatre, from 6 April 2001. Flier "The Seagull", by Anton Chekhov; english translation by Tom Stoppard. Directed by Susan Wilson; design by Nicole Cosgrove, lighting design by Lisa Maule. Starring Donna Akersten, Michele Amas, Ken Blackburn, Richard Edge, Alice Fraser, Peter Hambleton, Sophia Hawthorne, Bruce Phillips, Lloyd Scott, and Jeffrey Thomas. Circa Theatre, from 9 September 2000. Flier "Take a chance on me", by Roger Hall; directed by Susan Wilson. With Peter Hambleton, Donna Akersten, Jane Waddell, Michele Amas, Edward Campbell, Stephen Gledhill, Timothy Bartlett, and Denise O'Connell. Circa Theatre, from 6 April 2000. Pamphlet (2 copies) "The Unexpected man", by Yasmina Reza; translated by Christopher Hampton. Directed by Ross Jolly. Starring Ray Henwood, and Ellie Smith. Circa Theatre, from 2 September 2000. Flier "Wit", by Margaret Edson; directed by Cathy Downes. Original music by Gareth Farr. Starring Helen Moulder, Bruce Phillips, Alice Fraser, Tim Spite, and Rachel House. Circa Theatre, from 5 August 2000. Flier 2002: "The birthday party", by Harold Pinter; directed by Ross Jolly. Starrring Donna Akersten, Peter Daube, Ray Henwood, Emily Retgien, John Wraight, and Peter Vere-Jones. Circa Theatre, from 20 July 2002. Pamphlet "Lifelines: a play in songs" devised by Sarah Delahunty and Michelle Scullion. Designed by Tony Rabbit; lighting design by Amy Delahunty; musical direction by Phillipa Safey; choreography by Lyne Pringle; with singers Sally Barrett-Boyes, Anne Budd, Judith Gibson, and Emma Kinane. Circa Theatre, from 26 October 2002. Pamphlet "Ooh la la!: moods of love in the songs and dances of renaissance France" performed by Pepe Becker, Robert Oliver, Shelley Wilkinson, Andrea Oliver, and William Bower. Circa Theatre, from 3 February 2002. Programme "Playing a round", by Jeffrey Thomas. Directed by William Walker; design by Prunella Wilde; lighting design by Philip Blackburn. With Eddie Campbell, Denise O'Connell, Desmond Kelly, Joanna Mildenhall, and John Wraight. Circa Theatre, from 12 January 2002. Pamphlet "Playing Burton" by Mark Jenkins. Directed by Guy Masterton; starring Ray Henwood. Circa Theatre, from 24 November 2002. Poster, and ticket booklet "Proof", by David Auburn; directed by Bruce Phillips. Starring Tina Retgien, Sally Stockwell, Gareth Reeves, and Peter Vere-Jones. Circa Theatre, from 24 August 2002. Yellow flier (2 copies), and pamphlet 2003: "Blue Eyes: the music of Frank Sinatra", devised and written by April Phillips; musical direction by Norman Meehan; sound and lighting by Murray Thompson and Sam Macdonald. Featuring: Tracy Savage, Andrew London, James Cameron, April Phillips, Norman Meehan, Lance Philip, and Johnny Lippiett. Circa Theatre, from 19 February 2003. Programme, and ticket booklet 2005: "Circa Friends' Newsletter" Volume 29, Issue 4. Circa Theatre, April 2005. Newsletter "Season for strong women. Standing solo: Original stories by NZ women", includes: "Concorde Girl"; "Wanted"; "The only constant in life is change"; and "China's butterflies" all co- devised with Jude Gibson. "Everythings mostly perfect thank you" is co-devised and directed by Jade Eriksen. Set and lighting design by Glenn Ashworth. Performed by Lauren Jackson, Jean Copland, Sam Selliman, Tahi Mapp-Borren, and Katlyn Wong. Circa Theatre, from 21 May 2005. Flier 2006: "Dr Buller's Birds: survival of the fittest", written and directed by Nick Blake; lighting design by Martyn Roberts. Performed by Peter Hambleton, and Rawiri Paratene, with Janet Roddick, Mick Rose, and Nick Blake. Circa Theatre, from 25 February 2006. Programme (2 copies) 2008: "The Legend returns", written and performed by Helen Moulder, and Rose Beauchamp. Circa Theatre, from 20 November 2008. Poster 2009: "Hatch: the fight of the penguins", by Geoff Chapple; directed by Colin McColl. Starring Stuart Devenie. Circa Theatre, from 3 March 2009. Flier (letter by Colin McColl) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, photocopies, various sizes, up to 330 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1978

From: Circa Theatre: [Ephemera, programmes and fliers. 1975- ]

Reference: Eph-B-CIRCA-1978

Description: Includes: “Bumbledragon” by Adrian Kiernander. Directed by Linda Tucker and Adrian Kiernander. Circa Theatre, from 11 November 1978. Flyer (letter written by Carolyn Henwood; Circa Theatre secretary) “Butley”, by Simon Gray. Directed by Meriol Buchanan; with Ray Henwood, Arthur Ranford, Dick Weir, Sandra Reid, Christine Bartlett, Nan Sanders, and Ralph Johnstone. Circa Theatre, from 5 October 1978. Flyer (Friends of Circa newsletter) dated 27 September 1978 “Circa’s festival of visitors”. Flyer (“Circa Newsletter” dated August 1978) Circa Theatre proudly presents “The every weather girl”, by Simon Carr. Directed by Ross Jolly; with Anne Budd, Judy Fyfe, Michael Haigh, Chris Hampson, Grant Tilly, Peter Vere-Jones, and Kate Wilkin. Circa Theatre, from 17 November 1978. Flyer (letter written by Carolyn Henwood; Circa Theatre secretary) “Old flames” by A E Whitehead. Directed by Ginette McDonald; with Prue Langbein, Stephen Toser [Tozer], Paula Keenan, Donna Akersten, and Sue Dalison-Ryan. Circa Theatre, from 24 May 1978. Flyer (All Circa Friends “News Letter” dated May 1978) “Pieties” written and directed by Michael Heath; with Donna Akersten, and Stephen Toser [Tozer]. Circa Theatre, from 22 August 1978. Flyer “Veronica’s room” by Ira Levin; directed by George Webby; with Jeanette Lewis, Grant Tilly, Ewen Upston, and Suzanne Bacon. Circa Theatre, from 6 July 1978. Flyer (“Circa Newsletter”) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying up to 330 mm

Date: 1994

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

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCA-1994

Description: Includes: Pamphlet: Coming attractions 1994 (2 copies) Tickets: 2 ticket booklets, one with play title "Beautiful thing" handwritten inside "Angels in America", by Tony Kushner; director Susan Wilson. Premiere production at Circa on the Waterfront, opening 5 November 1994. Programme (2 copies) "Beautiful thing", by Jonathan Harvey. Directed by Ralph McAllister (With Iaheto Ah Hi, Jason Whyte, Anne Budd, Hera Dunleavy and Dale Corlett). Circa Theatre, 6 January 1994. Programme (2 copies), pamphlet, plus ticket "A doll's house", by Henrik Ibsen. Directed by Colin McColl; designed by Tony Rabbit; costume design by Jane Woodhall; starring Miranda Harcourt, Peter Hambleton, Ellie Smith, Roy Ward, Allen O'Leary. Circa Theatre, from 17 February 1994. Programme (2 copies), and pamphlet "I hate Hamlet", by Paul Rudnick; directed by Ross Jolly, starring Ray Henwood, Peter Hambleton, Michele Amas, Brian Sergent, Jane Waddell, and Dorothy McKegg. Circa Theatre, from 23 September 1994. Programme (2 copies), and flyer (2 copies), plus ticlet "Jerry's girls", by Jerry Herman. Directed by Susan Wilson; musical director Tim Bridgewater; choreography Vicky Haughton. Circa Theatre, opening 24 June 1994. Programme (2 copies), pamphlet (2 copies), plus ticket "No man's land", by Harold Pinter. Directed by Ross Jolly; starring Peter Vere-Jones, Ray Henwood, Duncan Smith and William Kircher. Circa Theatre, from 6 May 1994. Programme (2 copies), and pamphlet "The sisters Rosensweig", by Wendy Wasserstein. Diected by Cathy Downes, with Denise O'Connell, Donna Akersten, Sylvia Rands, Aimee Belton, Peter Vere-Jones, Bruce Phillips, Peter Hambleton and Andrew Scott. Circa Theatre, from 12 August 1994. Programme (2 copies) and pamphlet (2 copies) "Time of my life", by Alan Ayckbourn. Directed by Bruce Phillips, with Alice Fraser, Ray Henwood, Peter Hambleton, Michele Amas, Jason Whyte, Bronwyn Bradley, Brian Sergent. Circa Theatre, opening 24 March 1994. Programme (2 copies) and promotional postcard Quantity: 1 folder(s) 12 programmes; 1 pamphlet; 2 ticket booklets. Physical Description: Offset, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1992

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

Reference: C-138-001

Description: Shows a group portrait of the cast who included: Martyn Sanderson, Tim Balme, Peter Vere-Jones, Donna Akersten, William Kircher, Michael Haigh, Carmel McGlone, Tina Regtien, John Wraight. Inscriptions: Verso - top left - [Title] Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on sheet 412 x 532 mm, stuck to card 490 x 600 mm.

Date: 1985

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

Reference: C-134-171/180

Description: Includes designs for the costumes of Yepikhodov Act III (Stephen Judd), Varya Acts I, II, III (Denise O'Connell), Simeonov Pishchik Act III (Peter Dennett), Gayev Act I & IV (Desmond Kelly), Charlotte Act I (Donna Akersten). On the designer's own inventory as item number 13/108. Quantity: 10 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and gouache, and felt pen, on card of sizes varying around 520 x 330 mm.

Date: 1988

From: Circa Theatre :[Posters. 1976 onwards].

Reference: Eph-C-CIRCA-1988

Description: Includes posters for: "The affair", by Robert Lord. Circa Theatre from June 10th [1988] "Away", by Michael Gow. The award winning Australian play. Opening February 5th [1988] (2 copies) "Billy Bishop goes to war", by John Gray and Eric Peterson, directed by Campbell Thomas (Fortune Theatre), featuring Timothy Bartlett, with Calder Prescott (pianist / narrator). 13-30 January 1988. "Born to Bruce"; a inspirational musical evening with Bruce Springsteen, presented by Diane Cooper, Rachel Lang, Perry Piercy, Carrie Wainwright. Circa Theatre, opens Oct 21 [1988] "I used to like this place before they started making all those alterations", by John Schneider, directed by Cathy Downes. With Lloyd Scott, Donna Akersten, Bruce Phillips, Jennifer Ludlam, Carmel McGlone, Michael Williams. NZ premiere, Circa Theatre, from 23rd April [1988] (2 copies) "Murderer", by Anthony Shaffer. The wife, the mistress, the policeman. Warning: Scenes of graphic horror. From November 19 [1988] "Shakespeare for lunch?" A selection of Shakespeare's greatest hits ..., with Ray Henwood, Kerry Fox, Tina Regtien, Cameron Rhodes, Michael Williams. Circa Theatre, 21-25 March [1988] "Tattered tonsils". Krass clowns for choice kids. Circa Theatre, May 9-21 [1988] (2 copies) "Two", [by] Ron Elisha. Ray Henwood, Helen Moulder. Director Phillip Mann. Circa Theatre, from July 22 1988 "Woman in mind", Alan Ayckbourn's new play, directed by Susan Wilson, with Alice Fraser, Grant Tilly, Michael Haigh, Donna Akersten, Lloyd Scott, Brian Sergent, Tina Regtien, Ian Rea. From Sept 2 [1988] (2 copies) Quantity: 10 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs and screen prints, approximately A3 size. Provenance: Some donated by Circa Theatre.

Date: 1984

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

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCA-1984

Description: Includes programmes for: "Conversations with a faint-hearted feminist", by Jill Tweedie and Heather Lindsay, featuring Heather Lindsay as Martha. Directed by Susan Wilson. 4 May 1984. (2 copies) "Footrot Flats", by Murray Ball / Roger Hall. Directed by Ray Henwood (with biographical notes for Michael Wilson, Mark Hadlow, Anne Budd, Jan Fisher, Fiona Samuel, Matthew Crosby, Helen Moulder, Timothy Bartlett). 1984. (2 copies) "I can give you a good time", by Gilly Fraser. Directed by David Copeland (with Katy Platt and Eddie Campbell). 26 July 1984. "Insignificance", by Terry Johnson. Directed by Susan Wilson (with Ray Henwood, Marshall Napier, Donna Akersten, Timothy Bartlett, Neville Carson. Designed by Steve Lahood, Costumes by Gwen Kaiser). 6 September 1984. (2 copies) "Jack", by Jim McNeil. Directed by Cliff Wood (with Jim Moriarty, Peter Dennett, John McDavitt, Rod Gould, Christ Stringer, Cliff Wood). 19 January [1984]. "The real thing", by Tom Stoppard. Producer Christopher Hampson. (Cast Roy Billing, Jane Waddell, Grant Tilly, Susan Wilson, Peter Hambleton, Michelle Leuthart, William Walker). 7 June 1984 (2 copies). "Scoring", by Ken Hudson. Producer Stuart Devenie. (Cast Gary Stalker, Sandra Rasmussen). 21 March 1984. (2 copies) "The soldier's tale", by Igor Stravinsky. Produced by Carol Dee. (Cast Helen Moulder, Jeff Boyd, Timothy Bartlett, Susanne Adair). 13-17 June [1984] (2 copies) "Till the boys come home", by Ken Hudson. Directed by Peter Sharp. (Cast David Cameron, Sarah Davison, Ellie Smith, Jane Waddell). 30 November 1984). (2 copies) "Top girls", by Caryl Churchill. Directed by Colin McColl (Cast Lorae Parry, Jan Fisher, Vivienne Plumb, Lucy Sheehan, Perry Piercy, Helen Moulder, Augusta McDonald). 18 October 1984. (2 copies) Also includes a flyer for Poetry and music session with Lauris Edmond, I E Scott, Jean Watson with songs by Val Murphy. 26 February 1984. Also includes newsletters for June, August, October 1984, plus pamphlet for March. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (programmes - 2 copies of some); 4 flyers and pamphlets. Physical Description: Letterpress, various sizes. Provenance: One programme donated from the papers of Eileen Bone, 2009.

Date: 1975

Reference: Eph-B-DRAMA-1975

Description: Includes: Te Puke Repertory Society. "An air for murder", by Philip King and Faulkland Cary. "On-stage" Litt Park Hall, Cameron Road, 1 May [1975]. Programme Auckland University Theatre Workshop presents William Shakespeare's "Much ado about nothing", directed by Dick Johnstone. Music arranged and composed by Douglas Mews, costumes designed by Peggy Nicholson. Programme /flier (2 copies) Derek Bolt presents "An evening with Charles Dickens"; interludes by John Bates. South Arts Festival of Performing and Visual Arts, 13-23 September [1975?]. Programme Central Theatre presents "Kennedy's children", by Robert Patrick by arrangement with Don Parker. Auckland, 14 August 1975. Programme (with advance notice of "A hard God", by Peter Kenna starring actor Terence Cooper whose biographical details are given). Programme (2 copies) "Gaslight" starring Patricia Phoenix, Alan Browning and Ivan Beavis. New Zealand tour 1 February - 26 April 1975. Promotional booklet with photographs (2 copies) plus sheet of further biographical details about Patricia Phoenix (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Limited and Kerridge Odeon Corporation Limited presents Robert Morley and Bettina Welch, Donna Akerston, Tom Oliver, Charles Little and Lynn Rainbow in "How the other half loves", by Alan Ayckbourn. Directed by Robert Morley. Grand Opera House Wellington, 16 September 1975. Programme. "The male of the species", by Alun Owen. Directed by Val May. With Edward Woodward, Michelle Dotrice and New Zealanders Redmond Phillips and John Larking. Grand Opera House Wellington, 18 March - 5 April 1975; Theatre Royal Christchurch, 9-19 April 1975. Programme (2 copies) New Independent Theatre (incorporating Grafton Theatre Inc). "The lion in winter, by James Goldman. Directed by Edna E Harris, with Kenneth Porter and Errice Montague. Auckland Festival of the Arts, March 1975. Programme. Playcycle '75. Four N Z author plays. Wellington Repertory Theatre presents "The song", by Alan Williamson, directed by Peter Meikle; Unity Theatre presents "The whites of their eyes", by Craig Harrison, directed by Denis Harvey; Stagecraft Theatre Inc presents "If I bought her the wool", by Gordon Dryland, directed by Liz Martin; New Theatre presents "Grief goes over", by Merton Hodge, directed by Alex Aitchison. 1975. Flier (2 copies) The Reg Varney Show, with Reg Varney, Peter Caulton and Jenny Parkinson. New Zealand tour 1975. Promotional booklet with photographs. "Te Raukura, the feathers of the albatross", a play in two acts by Harry Dansey. Presented by Te Reo Maori Society, Ngati Poneke Hall, 16-18 September [1975]. Flier. Theatre des Iles. "La cantatrice chauve" by Eugene Ionesco, and "Ubu Cocu" by Alfred Jarry. VUW Memorial Theatre, 29 September, 1 October [1975?]. Flier. Theatre 87. "Lift", directed by Jean Betts. 87 The Terrace. Flier. Theatre 87. "The nobodies from nowhere". Theatre for children, every Saturday. Flier only Theatre 87. "Two finger exercise", a satirical review, written by Dave Smith and Bill Evans. 87 The Terrace. 8.30 and 11 pm, Fridays and Saturdays. Runs indefinitely. Flier. Theatre 87. "Whizz Bang"; a Christmas play for children. 20 December [1975]. Flier. Theatre 87. "Dr Holloway's Travelling Road Show; a musical entertainment". 5-19 December [1975]. Flier. Quantity: 18 programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Offset prints, varying sizes up to quarto. Provenance: One flier donated by David Austin, Wellington, in 2006; one by N Benard in 1998.

Date: 1986

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

By: Bailey, Rona, 1914-2005; Bertaud, S (Mrs), active 1998

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCA-1986

Description: Includes programmes for:"The little red song book" by Sarah Davison and Rod Dunbar. 19-25 February 1986; "Waitangi by William Colenso; a ... recreation of his eye-witness account", 4 - 10 March 1986 (2 copies); "Stretchmarks", by Sarah Delahunty, from 6 March 1986 (2 copies); "Stevie" by Hugh Whitmore, directed by Susan Wilson, starring Davina Whitehouse, David Copeland, Alice Fraser, from 10 April 1986 (2 copies); "Mates" by Joe Musaphia, directed by Ray Henwood, from 15 May 1986 (2 copies); "Bert and Maisy" by Robert Lord, directed by Susan Wilson, from 19 June 1986 (2 copies); "Old times" by Harold Pinter, directed by Ray Henwood, starring Donna Akersten, Peter Vere-Jones and Anne Budd, from 31 July 1986 (2 copies); "Master class" by David Pownall, directed by Ross Jolly, starring John Callen, David McKenzie, Tim Bridgewater and Ray Henwood, from 6 September 1986 (2 copies); "The Hansard show; an entertainment" devised by Roger Hall, with songs by John Drummond and Nigel Eastgate, directed by John Banas, from 21 November 1986 (2 copies). Also includes a flyer for Circa magazine, September issue 1986 - a performance on Sunday 21 September, featuring readings of/by Louis Johnson, Marilyn Duckworth, Ray Henwood, Gayla Marder, and Kevin Wooding. Also includes a flyer for "Waitangi" and "Stretchmarks". Also includes a programme for "Judicial revue" by Dave Smith and Terry Swanson, directed by Helene Wong. (ca 1986) Kept where not duplicates. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 10 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (programmes - 2 copies of some); 2 flyers. Physical Description: Letterpress, various sizes. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Mrs S Bertaud in 1997. Some donated by Rona Bailey in 1998.

Date: 1987 - 1989

Reference: Eph-B-DOWNSTAGE-1987/1989

Description: Includes: 1987: Ellie Smith in "Off Off Off Off Off Broadway", with Neil Hennessy & Michael Williams. Downstage 8 November [1987]. Flier 1988: "Steaming", by Nell Dunn, featuring Ellie Smith, Donna Akersten, Davina Whitehouse, Vivienne Plumb, Jennifer Ludlam, Kay Melhuish. 12 July - 17 August [1988]. Flier 1989: Downstage Theatre. Action theatre classes, start Feb 20: Performance classes, theatre skills, writers workshops, voice, Shakespeare, women in theatre. Flier XXV years leading New Zealand Theatre. Downstage Theatre. Brochure containing letterhead XXV years leading New Zealand Theatre. Downstage Theatre. Brochure containing birthday season flier, Corporate subscription flier; Celebration flier and flier for "Othello" by William Shakespeare, starring George Henare; directed by Phillip Mann, costumes by Raymond Boyce. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Pamphlets and fliers, sizes varying below 330 mm.