Callen, John, 1946-

Date: November 1981-December 1981, February 1982-March 1982

From: Downstage Theatre (Wellington): Photographs of productions

By: Davis, Brian, active 1980

Reference: PAColl-7704-17

Description: Photographs of the Downstage Theatre productions of 'The Biograph Girl' (November-December 1981), 'Accidental Death of an Anarchist' (February 1982), 'Bonzobonanza' (February 1982), and 'The Rivals' (March 1982). Quantity: 65 b&w original photographic print(s). 12 b&w original photographic print(s) contact sheets.

Date: 1985 - 1994

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1985/1994

Description: Includes: 1985: Wellington Operatic Society by arrangement with Chappell & Co (Aust) Pty Ltd present "South Pacific", directed by John Banas; musical direction Murray Hewson; choreography Sue Burch, with Lindsay Perigo and Linda Anning; sets and scenery designed by John Banas. State Opera House Wellington, 9-25 May 1985. Programme 1986: The Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents "The boyfriend", a 1920s musical by Sandy Wilson; directed by John Callen; musical direction Murray Hewson; choreography Sue Nichols; llighting Jim Tait. [Wellington Operatic Centre, June 1986]. Programme 1987: Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents "We'll meet again". Compered by Brian Clark. Wellington Operatic Centre, 31 October 1987. Programme 1989: Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents "One step to Broadway". Director / choreographer Stephen Robertson; assistant director Mary Dacombe-Bird; musical director Murray Hewson. [May 1989]. Programme 1990s?: Music Hall under the auspices of the Wellington Operatic Society. Director Stephen Gledhill; musical director Nicola Lynch-Reeves; choreographer Keri Mills; executive director Donna Philpott. Wellington Operatic Centre, 29 Vivian Street, 12-29 October [1990s?]. Programme 1990: Wellington Operatic Society proudly present the international smash hit musical "Me and my girl", statrring Andy Anderson as Bill Snibson. State Opera House, 17 May - 2 June [1990]. Pamphlet / booking form (2 copies) Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents "Razzle dazzle 'em". Director Stephen Robertson; musical director Murray Hewson; choreographers Margaret Brooks, Mary Dacombe-Bird, Leigh Evans. November 1990. Programme 1991: Wellington Operatic is "Putting on the ritz" Director Stephen Robertson; musical director Ella Hanify; choreographer Leigh Evans. 20 November - 7 December [1991]. Programme 1992: Wellington Operatic Society (Inc) once more proudly presents "We'll meet again". Director Donna Philpott; musical director Murray Hewson; assistant musical director Nicola Reeves; choreographer Sherree Meletti. Wellington Operatic Centre, [June 1992]. Programme 1994: Wellington Operatic presents "Les miserables". Wellington State Opera House, 13 February [1994]. Three tickets in ticket folder Quantity: 7 programmes. 1 ticket. 2 pamphlet. Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1985

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

Reference: B-151-003/016

Description: Includes costume designs for: Amy Spettigue (Miss Michelle Amas) (2 different designs), Charles Wykeham (Mr Peter Hambleton), Lord Fancourt Babberley (Mr Brian Sergeant), Brasset (Mr Gerald Bryan), Col Francis Chesney, Bart (Mr John Callen), Stephen Spettigue (Mr David McKenzie), Ela Delahunty (Miss Christine Higgs) (2 different designs), Kitty Verdun (Miss Denise O'Connell) (2 different designs), Donna Lucia d'Alvadorez (Miss Francesca Waters) (2 different designs), and Jack Chesney (Mr William Kircher). On the designer's own inventory as item number09/92. Inscriptions: Recto - top centre - [Title]; Recto - beneath image - [Signature and date] Quantity: 14 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and coloured pencil on sheets, 420 x 296 mm.

Date: 1983

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

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCA-1983

Description: Includes programmes for: "Cloud nine", by Caryl Churchill. Directed by John Callen. 17 March 1983. Programme (2 copies) "Crimes of the heart", by Beth Henley. Directed by Susan Wilson. 13 October 1983. Programme (2 copies). "The dresser", by Ronald Harwood; and, "King Lear", by William Shakespeare. Directed by Richard Campion. 21 and 22 July respectively. Programme (2 copies) "The flight of the godwit; a portrait of Robin Hyde, devised and performed by Bridget Armstrong. 10-12 March [1983]. Promotional card. "Not about heroes", by Stephen Macdonald. Directed by Alyson Baker. 8 September 1983. Programme (2 copies) "Outside in", by Hilary Beaton. Directed by Catarina de Nave. 16 June 1983. Programme (2 copies) "Revenge of the Amazons", being the world premiere of the recently discovered final draft of "A Midsummer Night's dream". Directed and written by Jean Betts. 14 May 1983. Programme (2 copies) "Strip", by Lorae Parry. Directed by Susan Wilson. Return season of the New Zealand premiere. 28 January 1983. Programme (2 copies) "Tomfoolery", by Tom Lehrer. Directed by Ray Henwood (With Ann Pacey, Katy Platt, Jim Moriarty, Michael Williams). Programme (2 copies) Topp Twins. "Top secret". Circa Theatre, 22 April 1983. Flyer Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 10 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (programmes - 2 copies of some). Physical Description: Offset prints, on programmes folded to 220 x 150 mm.

Date: 1984

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1984

Description: Includes: Application for Winterseason ticketpass 1984. Pamphlet - See three plays for the price of two: "Tartuffe", "Wednesday to come", "The pohutukawa tree". "Agnes of God", by John Pielmeier. Directed by Dulcie Smart. Programme (2 copies) and promotional card. "Boy's own Macbeth", by Grahame Bond and Jim Burnett. Directed by Euan Upston. 1 June 1984. Programme (2 copies) and promotional card (2 copies) "Comedians", by Trevor Griffiths. Directed by Euan Upston. Programme (2 copies) "Full Marx 2", by Banas, Bryan and Callen. 3-25 February [1984 0r 1989?] Promotional card only (2 copies) "The pohutukawa tree", by Bruce Mason. Directed by Richard Campion; designed by Raymond Boyce. With Elizabeth Murchie. 28 September 1984. Programme (2 copies) "Tartuffe', by Moliere. Directed by John Banas. 13 July 1984. Programme (2 copies) "Wednesday to come", by Renee. Directed by George Webby. 17 August 1984. Programme (sheets of yellow paper in brown paper bag) (2 copies) "Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?", by Edward Albee. Directed by Colin McColl. 17 April 1984. Programme (2 copies) "Wind in the branches of the Sassafras", by Rene de Obaldia. Downstage Christmas show 1984. Directed by John Banas. 23 November 1984. Programme (2 copies) plus pink ticket Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets sizes varying below 250 mm. Provenance: Most programmes donated by Downstage Theatre.

Date: 1978

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

Reference: C-134-074/083

Description: Includes costume designs for Trial scene, Salanio (Paul Shirrifs), Salerio (Arthur Ranford), Gratiano (Garth Frost), Bassanio (Kevin Wilson), Antonio (Lewis Rowe), Morocco and attendants, Shylock (John Callen), Launcelot, Lorenzo, Jessica, Nerissa (Prue Langbein), Portia (Ginette McDonald), Tubal (Desmond Kelly). On the designer's own inventory as item number 12/107. Quantity: 10 drawing(s). Physical Description: Dyes and gouache on sheets approximately 520 x 640 mm.

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: 1982

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

Reference: D-027-027/028

Description: Includes costume designs for Thomas (euan Upston), Fag (Lloyd Scott), David (Gerald Bryan), Acres (Paul Gittins), Miss Lydia Languish (Louise Dunne), Captain Absolute (Michael McGrath), Mrs Malaprop (Davina Whitehouse), Lucy (Teresa Woodham), Julia (Janet Fisher), Sir Lucius O'Trigger (John Callen), Faulkland (Bruce Phillips). On the designer's own inventory as item number 31 and 32. Quantity: 8 drawing(s) mounted on two panels.. Physical Description: Ink and gouache, sizes varying, mounted on two panels 1020 x 820 mm.

Date: 1980

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1980

Description: Includes: Two entertainment blockbusters! "Crown Matrimonial" and "Whose life is it anyway?" Pamphlet (2 copies) "Bent", by Martin Sherman. Directed by Phillip Mann. From 19 September 1980. Programme (2 copies) and pamphlet (2 copies) "Bodies", by James Saunders. Directed by Anthony Taylor; designed by Tolis Papazoglou. Hannah Playhouse, from 26 June 1980. Programme (2 copies) "Crown matrimonial", by Royce Ryton. Directed by Anthony Taylor; design by Raymond Boyce. From 23 October 1980. Programme (2 copies) "DA", by Hugh Leonard. Directed by John Banas; designed by Raymond Boyce. Hannah Playhouse, from 21 February 1980. Programme (2 copies) "Every good boy deserves favour", a play for actors and orchestra by Tom Stoppard and Andre Previn. With the NZ Symphony Orchestra. Directed by Phillip Mann; designed by Raymond Boyce; conducted by John Hopkins. Wellington Town Hall, 6-7 June 1980; Auckland Town Hall, 11-12 June 1980. Programme (2 copies) "Flibberty and the penguin", a musical play for children by David Wood. Directed by John Banas; designed by Raymond Boyce. State Opera House 20-24 May 1980. Programme / flier (2 copies) Theatre Corporate presents Franz Kafka's "Metamorphosis", adapted for the stage by Steven Berkoff. Directed by Paul Minifie; design by Iain Aitken. Centrepoint Theatre Palmerston North 6-11 May; Downstage Theatre Wellington 14-24 May; Theatre Corporate Auckland, 3-21 June 1980. Programme (2 copies) "No orchids for Miss Blandish", Robert David MacDonald's stage adaptation of the novel by James Hadly Chase. Directed by Tony Forster; designed Tolis Papazoglou. Hannah Playhouse, from 3 April 1980. Programme (2 copies) "Premier palace of varieties", authentic Victorian Music Hall, festive family entertainment in the grand old music hall style. From December 12th. Pamphlet / booking form (2 copies) "The seagull", by Anton Chekhov, from a translation by Elisaveta Fen. Directed by Anthony Taylor; designed by Raymond Boyce. 31 July - 6 September 1980. Programme and booking form (2 copies of each) "Whose life is it anyway?", by Brian Clark. Produced by John Banas; designed by Tolis Papazoglou. Hannah Playhouse, 14 November 1980. Programme (2 copies) "Wings", by Arthur Kopit. Directed by Alison Baker; designed by Tolis Papazoglou. Hannah Playhouse, 29 May 1980. Programme (2 copies) "Yerma", by Federico Garcia Lorca, presented by Downstage Youth Theatre Workshop. Directed by John Callen; design by Tolis Papazoglou and Andrew Caldwell. Hannah Playhouse, from 9 September 1980. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets sizes varying below 250 mm.

Date: 1982

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

Reference: B-150-030

Description: Shows two figures: an example of one of the two pallbearers at the left (pall bearers played by Euan Upston and John Callen); and the Priest at the right (played by Barry Empson). Includes written details at the top right. On the designer's own inventory as item no 09/96. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopy of original pencil drawing, on sheet 354 x 428 mm.

Date: 1979

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

Reference: Eph-C-CIRCA-1979

Description: Includes posters for: "Bedfellows", by Barry Oakley. A bit of Aussie comedy. Directed by Michael Haigh. Opens Aug 23rd (2 copies) "Decayed decade" or "The end of an error"; a musical and satirical revue. Circa, Nov 24 - Dec 24 [1979] (2 copies) "Inner voices" by Louis Nowra, directed by John Callen (Shows reproduction of one of Francis Bacon's screaming popes). Circa Theatre, 17 Oct - 17 Nov [1979] (2 copies) "Side by side by Sondheim", a musical entertainment featuring Bridgette Allen, Ian Fraser, Bruce Greenfield, Ann Pacy, Rawiri Paratene and Phillipa Ward. Directed by Fergus Dick. Circa Theatre ... from February 14 [1979] Quantity: 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs screenprints and photocopies, approximately A3 size. Provenance: Some donated by Circa Theatre.

Date: 1980

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

Reference: Eph-C-DOWNSTAGE-1980

Description: Includes posters for: Amnesty benefit concert; a unique comic occasion. "Prisoners of Mother Russia". On stage together Annie Whittle, David McPhail, Roger Hall, Jon Gadsby, Dave Smith, Ginette McDonald, Michael Wilson, Davina Whitehouse, Peter Hayden, Rawiri Paratene, Sue Wilson, Danny Fahy, Vale Murphy, John Banas, A K Grant, Stephen McCurdy, Chris McVeigh, Michael Noonan, Ian Fraser, Tom Scott. Downstage Theatre, 24 February [1980] (2 copies) "Bent", by Martin Sherman. From 19 September [1980] (2 copies) "Bodies", by James Saunders. June - July [1980] (2 copies) "Crown matrimonial", by Royce Ryton. Downstage Theatre, from 23 October [1980] (2 copies) "Da", a lyrical comedy by Hugh Leonard. Hannah Playhouse opening 21 Feb [1980] (2 copies) Theatre Corporate presents Franz Kafka's "Metamorphosis", adapted for the stage by Steven Berkoff. Centrepoint Theatre Palmerston North 6-11 May; Downstage Theatre Wellington 14-24 May; Theatre Corporate Auckland, 3-21 June 1980. (2 copies) "No orchids for Miss Blandish", by Robert D Macdonald, adapted from the novel by James Hadley Chase. April 1980 (2 copies) "Premier palace of varieties" Music Hall. Mr John Callen our esteemed chairman. From 12 December [1980] (2 copies of each of 2 sizes) "The seagull", Chekhov. First performance 21 July 1980 (2 copies) "Whose life is it anyway?", by Brian Clark. From 14 November [1980] (2 copies) "Wings", by Arthur Kopit. Downstage Theatre, May-June [1980] (2 copies) "Yerma", by Federico Garcia Lorca. Downstage Theatre, 9-13 September [1980] (2 copies) Quantity: 13 posters. Physical Description: Screenprints on posters, sizes varying around 400 x 550 mm.

Date: 1984

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

Reference: Eph-C-DOWNSTAGE-1984

Description: Includes posters for: Dario Fo's farce, "Accidental death of an anarchist". Downstage Theatre, from February 5 [1984] (2 copies) "Agnes of God", by John Pielmeier. Downstage Theatre at the Hannah Playhouse, 20 January - 18 February 1984 (2 copies) "The bach in the bush", written and directed by Phil Mann. A Christmas story at Downstage Theatre, 12-22 Dec [1984] (Black & white photocopied poster) Downstage Theatre in association with ANZ Banking Group (New Zealand) Limited. Just when you thought it was safe to get back on a camel. The sequel to "Full Marx!", "Full Marx! 2", a totally new show by Banas, Bryan and Callen. State Opera House, 2-25 Feb. [1984] (2 copies) "The pohutukawa tree", by Bruce Mason. The great New Zealand classic. With Elizabeth Murchie. Directed by Richard Campion; designed by Raymond Boyce. From September 28 [1984]. Poster / programme (2 copies) "Tartuffe", a comedy, by Moliere. The Royal Shakespeare Company translation by Christopher Hampton. Downstage Theatre, from July 13 [1984]. Poster / programme (2 copies) "Wednesday to come", by Renee. The Depression through the eyes of four women, with Davina Whitehouse, Kate Harcourt, Jabe Waddell, Lucy Sheehan. Downstage Theatre from August 17th [1984]. Poster / programme (2 copies) "Wind in the branches of the sassafras", by Rene de Obildia [Obaldia]. Directed and designed by John Banas. Downstage Theatre from November 23 [1984]. Poster / programme (2 copies) Quantity: 9 posters. Physical Description: Offset prints and screenprints on posters, sizes varying around 400 x 550 mm.

Date: 1984

Reference: Eph-D-DOWNSTAGE-1984

Description: Includes posters for: "Boy's own Macbeth", a really rotten tragedy by Grahame Bond and Jim Burnett. Downstage Theatre, from June 1st [1984] (2 copies) "Comedians", by Trevor Griffiths. Downstage from March 9 [1984] Downstage Theatre in association with ANZ Banking group (New Zealand) Limited. The sequel to Full Marx! "Full Marx! 2" A totally new show, by Banas, Bryan and Callen. At the State Opera House, 3 - 25 February [1984]. "Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?", by Edward Albee. Downstage Theatre, from April 17 [1984] (2 copies) Quantity: 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters (and some duplicates). Physical Description: Photolithographs, on posters, sizes varying around 700 x 450 mm.

Date: 1980

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

Reference: Eph-B-CIRCA-1980

Description: Includes: “Brimstone and treacle” by Dennis Potter. Directed by Grant Tilly; lighting by Ian McMinn. Cast includes: John Callen, Simon O’Connor, Sandra Reid, and Lorraine Banks. Circa Theatre, from 10 July 1980. Flyer (Newsletter) “Brecht songs” Stephanie Arlidge and Stephen McCurdy. Circa Theatre, 1980. Poster “A shotgun wedding” by Joseph Musaphia; directed by Joe Musaphia; designed by Barbara Collinson-Smith; costumes by Thora Poulopoulos. Cast includes: Alice Fraser, Ray Henwood, Adele Chapman, Michael Haigh, and Ken Blackburn. Circa Theatre, 5 October 1980. Poster “Songs for Lotte” ; songs by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill; performed and devised by Darien Takle. Directed by Raymond Hawthorne; musical director Paul Emsley. Circa Theatre, from 2 December 1980. Poster (2 copies), plus 1 of an alternative design crediting Timothy Webster as the director, and Steven Lodder as musical director. Town and country Players presents “You can’t be brave until you’ve been afraid”. Circa Theatre, from 29 November 1980. Poster Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, photocopies, various sizes, up to 330 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1985 - 1989

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-WO-1985/1989

Description: Includes: 1985: Wellington Operatic Society ... present "South Pacific", directed by John Banas; musical direction Murray Hewson; choreography Sue Burch; with Lindsay Perigo and Linda Anning. Sets and scenery designed by John Banas. State Opera House Wellington, 9-25 May 1985. Programme 1986: The Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents Irving Berlin's greatest Broadway triumph, "Annie get your gun"; directed by John Banas; musical direction Peter Marshall; choreography Sue Nicholls. With Linda Anning and Roger Gill. [August 1986]. Programme (2 copies) 1987: The Wellington Operatic Society in association with Wellesley Resources Ltd and O'Connor Grieve & Co ... proudly present "Guys and dolls" ... Starring Julie O'Brien, Linda Anning, Des McCormack, Stephen Gledhill. Directed by John Banas; musical director Murray Hewson... choreographed by Trish Popperwell. Assistant musical director Peter Marshall. State Opera House Wellington, 7-23 May 1987. Programme (2 copies) 1988: The Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents Irving Berlin's greatest Broadway triumph "Annie get your gun"; directed by John Banas; musical direction Peter Marshall; choreography Sue Nicholls, with Linda Anning and Roger Gill. [1988?]. Programme The Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents a new version of Gilbert & Sullivan's "HMS Pinafore". Arrangements and orchestrations Tim Bridgewater; director John Banas; musical director Tim Bridgewater; choreographer Trish Popperwell. State Opera House, from 11 August 1988. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Operatic Society 1888-1988 Centennial production, "West side story". Directed by John Callen; musical director Tim Bridgewater; choreographed by Sue Nicholls. State Opera House, 12-28 May 1988. Programme (2 copies) 1989: Wellington Operatic Society presents "Oliver!". Directed by John Callen; musical director Peter Marshall; choreographed by Paula Hunt. State Opera House, 17 August - 2 September 1989. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on booklets and flyers, sizes varying beneath 350 mm.

Date: 1978

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1978

Description: Includes: Christchurch Arts Festival presents Downstage Theatre. ("Heroes & butterflies", 14 March 1978) Programme in booklet. "Fancy's child", a festival of Shakespeare, 19th July - 7th October 1978. Folder with fliers: Pickwick's Restaurant; Two shakes of a Lamb's tale; Shakespeare the sadist, by Wolfgang Bauer; Films for your interest; Varnished faces; "Bingo" by Edward Bond; "Romeo & Juliet"; ticket / concession card Singing his praises; The Merchant of Venice; Rosencrantz & Guildenstern, by W S Gilbert [1 copy only of this one]. (2 copies) "Heroes & butterflies", by Robert Lord. Directed by Anthony Taylor, with John Callen and Catherine Wilkin. Christchurch Arts Festival [14 March 1978]. Programme "Heroes & butterflies", by Robert Lord. Directed by Anthony Taylor, with John Callen and Catherine Wilkin. First performance 14 March 1978 at Christchurch Arts Festival; Wellington season commenced 22 March 1978 at Hannah Playhouse. Programme (2 copies) "Same time next year", by Bernard Slade. Directed by Peter Vere-Jones, with actors Susan Wilson and Lloyd Scott. Hannah Playhouse. 12 October 1978. Programme (2 copies) "Savages", by Christopher Hampton. Directed by John Banas. 27 April 1978. Programme (2 copies) "State of the play", by Roger Hall. Directed by Anthony Taylor. Hannah Playhouse 8 June 1978. Programme (2 copies) "State of the play", by Roger Hall. On tour 1978. Programme (2 copies) and itinerary flier Small cyclostyled flier for "As Dorothy Parker once said"; bitch and bitchery with Alannah O'Sullivan; and "The Superdoops on the loose". Badges: "Candide" (4 copies); Will power [ie Will Shakespeare](2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets and flier, sizes varying below 250 mm.

Date: December 1977, February-March 1978

From: Downstage Theatre (Wellington): Photographs of productions

By: McCurdy, Stephen John, 1949-

Reference: PAColl-7704-04

Description: Photographs of the Downstage Theatre productions of 'Palace of Varieties - East Lynne' (December 1977) and 'Crossing Niagara' (February to March 1978), including 7 colour postcards with images of Niagara Falls. Quantity: 74 b&w original photographic print(s). 3 b&w original photographic print(s) contact sheets with 19 images. 7 postcards.

Date: 1982

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1982

Description: Includes: Application for membership 1982. "Accidental death of an anarchist", by Dario Fo. Produced by Phillip Mann. 5 February 1982. Programme (2 copies) "Duet for one" by Tom Kempinsky, with Heather Lindsay and Peter Vere-Jones. Directed by Dulcie Smart. At the Depot for Downstage Theatre, 6-29 May [1982]. Promotional flier only. "Full Marx!", by John Banas, Gerald Bryan and John Callen. "Hot water", by Roger Hall. Promotional pamphlet [1982]. (2 copies) "Hamlet", by William Shakespeare. Directed by Anthony Taylor. Hannah Playhouse, 12 June 1982. Programme (2 copies) "Hot water"; a farce by Roger Hall. Directed by John Banas; designer Dave Taylor. Hannah Playhouse, from 29 January 1983. Programme "A life in the theatre", "Full Marx", and "Hot water". Promotional pamphlet (2 copies) "A life in the theatre", by David Mamet. Produced by Euan Upston. Hannah Playhouse, 15 October 1982. Programme. "Pawn to Queen Two", by Judy Callingham. Directed by Euan Upston. Hannah Playhouse, 23 July 1982. Programme (2 copies) and promotional card (2 copies) "Piaf", by Pam Gems. Directed by Phillip Mann. Hannah Playhouse, 30 April 1982. Programme (2 copies) and promotional card (2 copies). Playhouse 82; 6 plays for the price of 4. A six play season from February to September. Promotional brochure (2 copies) "The rivals", by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Directed by Anthony Taylor. Hannah Playhouse, 19 March 1982. Programme (2 copies) and promotional card (2 copies) "Sherlock Holmes and the curse of the Sign of Four", by Dennis Rosa, based on the novel by Athur Conan Doyle. Directed by Anthony Taylor. Hannah Playhouse, 27 August 1982. Programme (2 copies) and promotional pamphlet (2 copies) and flier (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets sizes varying below 250 mm. Provenance: Most programmes donated by Downstage Theatre.

Date: 1977

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

Reference: D-027-011/015

Description: Shows costume designs for Cornelia (Alice Fraser), Dill (John Banas), Levison (John Callen), Carlyle (Peter Vere-Jones), Lady Isabel (Catherine Wilkin), Madame Vine (Catherine Wilkin), Lord Mount Severn (Lloyd Scott), Suzanne (Helen Moulder), Barbara (Penny Downie), Wilson (Lorae Parry), Mrs Hare (Kate Harcourt), Richard Hare (Michael McGrath), Four angels, William (Jamie Higgins), Isabel Lucy (Miranda Harcourt), Policemen. On the designer's own inventory as item number 09/93. Quantity: 5 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink on tracing paper, sizes varying around 760 x 600 mm.