Upston, Euan, active 1982-2014

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: 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: 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: 1981

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

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCA-1981

Description: Includes: "Buck privates", and "Scanlan", by Barry Oakley. Directed by Stephen McElrea. 19 February 1981. Programme (2 copies) "Bullshot Crummond", by Ron House, Diz White, John Neville-Andrews, Alan Shearman and Derek Cunnungham. Directed by John Banas. 20 November 1981. Programme (2 copies) Ray Henwood as "Dylan Thomas: Nogood Boyo. Directed by Susan Wilson. Circa Theatre 10 December 1980; Court Theatre Christchurch 8-11 1981; Mercury Theatre Auckland 20-25 July 1981; Nelson Festival 28-31 August 1981. Programme (2 copies) "Foreskin's lament", by Greg McGee. Directed by John Reid. 12 May 1981. Programme (2 copies) "Foreskin's lament", by Greg McGee. Directed by John Reid. State Opera House season, 10-25 July 1981. Programme (2 copies) "The gin game", by D L Coburn. Directed by Ross Jolly. 12 September 1981. Programme (2 copies) "St Mark's gospel", a solo performance of the authorised King James version, presented by Patrick Smyth. Directed by Antony Groser. Programme (2 copies) plus pink flier for performance at St Andrews on the Terrace, on Good Friday 1981. "Sore throats", by Howard Brenton. Directed by Colin McColl. 17 July 1981. Programme (2 copies) "SUS", by Barrie Keeffe. Directed by Euan Upston. [1981]. Programme (2 copies) "Vanities", by Jack Heifner. Directed by Susan Wilson. 2 April 1981. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s) 11 programmes. Physical Description: Letterpress, various sizes. Provenance: One items donated from the collection of Rodney Murphy, Wellington, in 2014.

Date: 1982 - 1983

By: Taki Rua Productions Society Inc

Reference: Eph-C-DEPOT-1982/1983

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

Date: 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: 1982

Reference: Eph-B-DOWNSTAGE-1982

Description: Includes: Press release announcing the appointment of John Banas as the new Artistic Director of Downstage. 29 July 1982 "Bonzobonanzo", by Richard Boraman. Directed by Euan Upston; designed by Philip Stevens. Downstage Theatre at The Depot [1982]. Programme sheet (2 copies) "Duet for one", by Tom Kempinski. Directed by Dulcie Smart; designed by Peter Hollis. Downstage at the Depot, 6 - 29 May [1982]. Programme sheet (2 copies) and press release "Full Marx!", by John Banas, Gerald Bryan & John Callen. Hannah Playhouse, 27 November 1982. Programme (2 copies), and promotional card (2 copies) Jazz. Colin Hemmingsen Quartet. Downstage Theatre at The Depot, 16-17 April [1982]. Promotional flier "The magic hand", by Phillip Mann. Downstage Theatre at The Depot. Programme sheet (2 copies) "The marriage stakes", by Kevin Roberts. Directed by Euan Upston with Bill Walker, Joanne Mildenhall & Brice de Grut. Downstage Theatre, 11 March - 3 April [1982]. Promotional flier "Sherlock Holmes and the curse of the sign of four", by Dennis Rosa, based on the novel of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Directed by Anthony Taylor; design by Raymond Boyce. Hannah Playhouse, 27 August - 2 October [1982]. Press release "Spare parts", the revue!. At the Depot, opening 22 Sept [1982]. Small poster (2 copies) "Sylvia Plath - the final phase"; a study by Alexander Lucas; directed by Patrick Craddock. Downstage Theatre at The Depot, 9-13 November [1982]. Promotional flier "The thunderbird", by Phillip Mann and Paul Harrington. The Depot, 24 August - 4 September [1982]. Press release "La turista", by Sam Shepard. Directed by John Callen; design by Keith Tait. Downstage Theatre at The Depot, from 29 July [1982]. Programme sheet (1 copy) and small poster (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Pamphlets and fliers, sizes varying below 330 mm.

Date: 1983

Reference: Eph-B-DOWNSTAGE-1983

Description: Includes: Newsletters announcing forthcoming productions "Cabaret the musical". Direction Euan Upston. Production manager John Batty (With performers Adele Chapman, John Banas, Michael McGrath, Pat Evison, Silvio Famularo, Donna Akersten, David Cameron, Janice Lampen, Michelle Leuthart). Hannah Playhouse, 10 June 1983. Programme (2 copies) "Educating Rita", by Willy Russell. With Ellie Smith and Barry Hill. Directed by Phillip Mann; designer Raymond Boyce. Hannah Playhouse, 29 April 1983. Programme (2 copies) "Shuriken", by Vincent O'Sullivan; directed by Phillip Mann; designer Anne Coombes. Hannah Playhouse, 29 July 1983. Programme (2 copies) "Triple treat!!!" Downstage Christmas / holiday show 1983, by John Banas, Gerald Bryan, with original music by Tim Bridgewater. Directed by John Banas and Euan Upston. Hannah Playhouse, 11 November 1983. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Pamphlets and fliers, sizes varying below 330 mm.

Date: 1989-1990

From: Wedde, Ian Curtis, 1946- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11624-113

Description: Comprises papers relating to Ian Wedde's contributions to various projects under the auspices of the New Zealand 1990 Committee (Australia) such as exhibitions and festivals in Australia which featured New Zealand artists and poets. Most papers relate to the exhibition 'Rosalie Gascoigne and Colin McCahon: Sense of Place' held at Ivan Dougherty Gallery, College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales in May 1990. Includes inwards and outwards correspondence and faxes, photocopies of articles on the artists, flyers, notes, catalogues for past exhibitions of Gascoigne, plus photographs of a Gascoigne exhibition at Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery in 1989. Also includes papers relating to a proposal for a 1990 Australia and New Zealand Poetry Festival to be held during the Carnivale multi-cultural festival in New South Wales. Includes inwards correspondence. Source of title - Supplied by donor Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript, mss, photographs

Date: 1981

From: Downstage Theatre (Wellington): Photographs of productions

Reference: 35mm-43858-15-F

Description: Scene (Act 36/A) from the Downstage Theatre production 'Big and Little', taken 1981 by Peter Cathro. Shows Euan Upston as Male Researcher, Tim Bartlett as Guitarist, and Dulcie Smart as Female Researcher. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) individual image on a 35mm strip. Finding Aids: Print available at PAColl-7704-16-1-01.

Date: June 1981-August 1981

From: Downstage Theatre (Wellington): Photographs of productions

By: Hames, Jenny, active 1980s

Reference: PAColl-7704-16

Description: Photographs of the Downstage Theatre productions of 'Big and Little' (June 1981), 'The Wind and the Rain' (July 1981), and 'Amadeus' (August 1981). Arrangement: Negatives at 35mm-43850 to 43866, transparencies at PA12-2876 Quantity: 70 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s). 21 b&w original photographic print(s) contact sheets. 17 b&w original negative(s) strips with 95 images. 1 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: April 1982-July 1982, August 1991-September 1991

From: Downstage Theatre (Wellington): Photographs of productions

By: Davis, Brian, active 1980

Reference: PAColl-7704-18

Description: Photographs of the Downstage Theatre productions 'Piaf' (April 1982 and August-September 1991), 'The Magic Hand' (May 1982), 'Duet for One' (April 1982), 'Hamlet' (June 1982), and 'Pawn to Queen Two' (July 1982). Arrangement: Negatives at 35mm-43867 to 43879 Quantity: 65 b&w original photographic print(s). 13 colour original photographic print(s). 20 b&w original photographic print(s) contact sheets. 13 b&w original negative(s) strips with 71 images.

Date: 1983

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1983

Description: Includes: Application for membership 1983 (2 copies). Newletter ca March 1983. "Cabaret", directed by Euan Upston (10 June)/ "Shuriken" by Vincent O'Sullivan, directed by Phillip Mann (August 1983) Two-sided card only (2 copies) "Cabaret", directed by Euan Upston (10 June) / "Educating Rita", by Willy Russell. (29 April -3 June). Two-sided card only (2 copies) "Educating Rita", by Willy Russell (29 April) / "Tooth and claw", by Greg McGee (18 March -23 April). Two-sided card only (2 copies) "Hot water", by Roger Hall. Directed by John Banas. 29 January 1983. Programme (2 copies), and card "Noises off", by Michael Frayn. Directed by John Banas. 13 September 1983. Programme (2 copies) "Noises off", by Michael Frayn, directed by John Banas (13 September) / "Shuriken" by Vincent O'Sullivan (August - 3 September 1983). Two-sided card only (2 copies) "Noises off" by Michael Frayn (closes 5 November) / "Triple treat" by Banas Bryan and Bridgewater (11 November). Two-sided card only (2 copies mauve, one copy green) "Tooth and claw", by Greg McGee. Directed by Phillip Mann. 18 March - 23 April 1983. Card only (2 copies) "Triple treat" by Banas, Bryan and Bridgewater. Opens November 11th. The Music Hall, The Twenties Speakeasy, The Fifties Rock. Flier only. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets sizes varying below 250 mm. Provenance: Most programmes donated by Downstage Theatre.