Lord, Robert, 1945-1992

Date: 1977

By: Reid, John Cowie, 1916-1972

Reference: Eph-A-MERCURY-1977

Description: Includes: Mercury Theatre 1977 season booklet (2 copies) and pamphlet "The Two Mercurys" "Alice's adventures in Wonderland", by the Lorna Hope Puppet Theatre. Directed by Roy Hope. Mercury 2, [August 1977]. Programme "Alpha Beta", and "A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum". Promotional pamphlet "Alpha Beta", by E A Whitehead. Directed by Ian Mullins. Mercury 2, 21 November 1977. Programme. "Arsenic and old lace", by Joseph Kesselring. Directed by Ian Mullins. 21 September 1977. Programme (2 copies) "As Dorothy Parker once said ...", with Alannah O'Sullivan. Original production directed by Elric Hooper. New Independent Theatre, 16-18, 23-25 March 1977. Programme. "Blithe spirit", by Noel Coward. Directed by Waric Slyfield. 14 May 1977. Programme. "Bullshot Crummond", by arrangement with Diane White, Alan Shearman and Jonathan Gardner. Directed by Chris Sheil. Mercury 2, 1977. Programme (2 copies) "The diary of a madman", by Nikolai Gogol, adapted by Jonathan Hardy and John Kim. Directed by Andrew Ross. 1977. Programme. "A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum", by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Ian Mullins. 16 November 1977. Programme (2 copies) "Glide time", by Roger Hall. Directed by Chris Sheil. 6 July 1977. Programme (2 copies) "Hello and goodbye", by Athol Fugard. Directed by Tony Forster. Mercury Theatre Upstairs, 1977. Programme. "Julius Caesar", by William Shakespeare. Directed by Ian Mullins. 11 August 1977. Programme (2 copies) "The last of the knucklemen", by John Powers. Directed by Jonathan Hardy. 2 March 1977. Programme "Lost in the stars", by Maxwell Anderson from Alan Paton's novel "Cry the beloved country". Directed by Derek Wooster. 8 June 1977. Programme. "Man of La Mancha", by Mitch Leigh and Joe Darion. Produced by Robert Alderton. 30 March 1977. Programme (2 copies) Beryl Te Wiata in "Mrs Kiwi Arthur presents". Mercury 2 , September 1977. Programme. "Spider Peg", by Jan Farr. Directed by Chris Sheil. 11 May 1977. Programme. "Trumpets and drums", by Bertolt Brecht. Produced by Bernd Benthaak. 4 February 1977. Programme. "Well hung", by Robert Lord. Produced by Chris Sheil. 24 February 1977. Programme. "When you comin' back, Red Ryder?", by Mark Medoff. Produced by Robert Alderton. Mercury 2, 11 July 1977. Programme. "The world of good", by Marcus Campbell. Directed by Tony Forster. 26 September 1977. Programme. Quantity: 21 programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Photolithographs in booklets and pamphlets, sizes varying up to 240 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: 1985

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

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCA-1985

Description: Includes programmes for: "Benefactors", by Michael Frayn. Ditected by Susan Wilson. 21 March 1985 (New Zealand premiere). Programme (2 copies) "The case of Katherine Mansfield", compiled and edited by Cathy Downes. 9 May 1985. Programme (2 copies) "Coaltown blues", written and performed by Mervyn Thompson. Directed by Ron Rodger. 14 February 1985. Programme (2 copies). "Country cops", by Robert Lord. Directed by Jane Waddell. 7 December 1985. Programme (2 copies) "Ghosts", by Henrik Ibsen. Directed by Alyson Baker. 18 October [1985]. Programme (2 copies) "Harvey Fierstein's torch song trilogy". Directed by Susan Wilson. Programme (2 copies) "Pack of lies", by Hugh Whitemore. Directed by Alyson Baker. 13 June 1985. Programme (2 copies) "The ragged-trousered philanthropists", by Stephen Lowe, from the novel by Robert Tressell. Directed by William Walker. Workhouse Co-Op, 10 January 1985. Programme (2 copies) and red flier "Stretchmarks", by Sarah Delahunty; arrangements and vocal score by Michelle Scullion; instrumental scoring by Barbara Griffin. Directed by Jane Waddell. 6 September 1985. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 9 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (programmes - 2 copies of some); 4 flyers and pamphlets. Physical Description: Letterpress, various sizes. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Mrs J Stace, Constance Kirkcaldie, Mrs S Bertaud, Joanna Newman.

Date: 2002

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

By: BATS Theatre

Reference: Eph-C-BATS-2002

Description: Includes posters for: "The [abc] experiment". Photo of Glenda Tuaine and the [abc] experiment's number one fan [Helen Clark] Jo Randerson. "Banging cymbal, clanging gong". Bats Theatre, 14-16 March 2002. Bats 2002. Poster for STAB season "Black body"; dance theatre presented by propulsion. A multi-sensory exploration. Bats, 13-23 November [2002] "The boxer". Bats, 5-9 March [2002] Wilde Side Productions and Gooch Productions Ltd present "China wars", by Robert Lord. Directed by John Forde. Bats Theatre, 3-12 October 2002. "Confidence in me"; a documentary by Mel Johnston about people applying to Creative New Zealand. Featuring Jo Randerson, Ryan McFadyen, Jonny Brugh, Gentiane Lupi, Tony Hopkins & Moira Wairama. Bats Theatre, 27-31 August [2002]. Two different posters. (2 copies) Streamline Danceworks presents "Detour"; to an explosive dance-driven performance. Choreographers include Leigh Evans, Angela Westerby, THROW, Anne Anderson, Kay Muir. Bats Theatre, 12-14 September [2002] (2 copies) Josefina Baez. "Dominicanish"; migration, marginality, language, identity. Magdalena Aotearoa. Workshops (New Zealand itinerary), May-June [2002]. (2 copies) "An evening with Wills & Spencer", NZ's only extreme comedians. Comedy shock circus vaudeville freakshow straight from a 12 week season at Auckland's Sky City Casino. Bats Theatre, 16-18 May [2002] From the producers of Improv Bandits, "The eliminator". "Whose line is it anyway?" style fun, where the strong survive and the weak get wet! Bats Theatre 2-4 May [2002] Flash Harry's Film Feast. Short films. Bats Theatre, 8-9 May [2002] (2 copies) Far Queue Productions presents "French toast", a play by Kathryn van Beek, directed by Caroline Bell-Booth. Starring Edwin Wright. Bats Theatre, 4-9 March [2002]. Photography and design by Jonathan Brugh (2 copies) "Homicidal", by Shane Bosher. Post-pubescent cheerleaders. Bats Theatre 12-29 June [2002]. Young & Hungry season of 3 new plays (2 copies) Fringe NZ. 5 minute call, a documentary series ... "I want to touch people". See it here - Bats, 14 Feb - 16 March [2002] "If pain persists ..." Back by popular demand, two shows only. Winner of Fringe award for solo performances. Bats Theatre, 22-23 March [2002] (2 copies, one handcoloured in part in red) From the producers of The Improv Bandits, an epic improvised musical, "It sounds like music", with singing and dancing nuns ... or not! Bats Theatre, 14-16 March [2002]. (2 copies) "Late 'n' Live", hosted by Ben Hurley, featuring Guy Capper, Mrs Peacock, Michael Shadbolt, Jesse Mulligan, Mathew Hegan, Fiona MacKinnon, Steve Wrigley, and Vaughan King. 22 March, 5 April, 19 April [2002] Improv Productions Wellington presents "Micetro". In the end there can be only one. Bats Theatre, 17-20, 24-27 April [2002]. (2 copies) Seeing through to the NATIVE with-in us all. Dance Your Socks Off Festival premieres "Native", choreographed and directed by Leonie Douglas, starring dancers Sean MacDonald, Seonaid Loyns, Claire Barret. Music by Andrew McMillan with Paul Winstanley. 11-14 September [2002]. By Leonie Douglas & the Eiptome [Epitome] Company in a sound design collaboration with Andrew McMillan & black bridge productions (2 copies) TIPA Productions presents "Ola's son"; a frenzy of Pacific Island theatre. Bats Theatre, 25 February - 3 March 2002 (3 copies, one blue and two white) "The plum tree", by Peter Cox. Bats Theatre, 12-29 June [2002]. Young and Hungry season of 3 new plays (2 copies) "A room that echoes", by Abi King-Jones. Bats Theatre, 12-29 June [2002]. Young and Hungry season of 3 new plays (2 copies) "Skin game", written and directed by David Foote. Bats Theatre, 11-13 & 16-20 July [2002] (2 copies) The Improv Divas. "Sorry, did I muff my line?!?" New Zealand's first all-female improv comedy troupe. Bats Theatre, 10-12 October [2002] "Standing on my hands", with Jan Bolwell, directed by Ralph McAllister. Bats Theatre Wellington, 30 January - 2 February [2002] (2 different posters: 2 copies of one, one of the other) Verona presents "Storm"; an evening of love, literature and rock 'n' roll, with string quartet Chamberpot and narration by Peter Sledmere. Words by William Shakespeare. Bats Theatre, 10-13 April 2002 (2 copies) "Swimming lessons", written by Jacqueline van Beek; directed by Emma Willis; designed by Tracey Monastra. Bats Theatre, 24 April - 4 May [2002] (2 copies) "Swingball", a play by Rhys Darby and Dai Henwood. Bats Theatre, 14-17 Feberuary [2002]. Photo and design by Jonathan Brugh (2 copies) "Through windows", performed and written by Susana Lei'ataua; directed by Brian Sargent. Bats Theatre, 30 May - 1 June [2002] "Totally offensive or your money back". Bats Theatre, 6 May preview. Photography not by Meek [Charlie Brown and Nick Ward](2 different posters) Polyfilla Productions proudly presents "Vanity insanity"; a nip-n-tuck musical satirizing the lengths people will go to in their quest for 'beauty'. Bats Theatre, 27 February - 3 March 2002. See other posters for the same year at D and E sizes. Quantity: 32 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters sizes varying around 420 x 300 mm. Provenance: Most donated by Bats Theatre in 2004.

Date: 1972

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1972

Description: Includes: "A collier's Friday night", by D H Lawrence. Directed by Sunny Amey; designed by Raymond Boyce; costumes by Gwen Kaiser; lighting by Rex Gilfillan. Star Boating Club, 22 March 1972. Programme (2 copies) and invitation card. "Don't let summer come", by Terence Feely. Directed by Antony Groser; designed by Grant Tilly. Star Boating Club. 16 February 1972. Programme, and invitation card "Flint", by David Mercer. Directed by Ken Blackburn and designed by Raymond Boyce. 16 November - 9 December [1972]. Programme (2 copies) and ticket (2 copies) "Gawayne and other things"; a collective production by Theatre Action under the direction of Francis Batten. Star Boating Club, opening 13 March 1972. Programme (2 copies) "Heartbreak house", by George Bernard Shaw. Directed by Nola Millar; designed by Raymond Boyce; costumes by Nancye Seaton; lighting by Trevor Wells. Star Boating Club. 30 August 1972. Programme (2 copies) and invitation card "The importance of being Earnest", by Oscar Wilde. Directed by Anthony Taylor. designed by Grant Tilly and Ron Highfield. Star Boating Club. 13 December 1972. Programme (2 copies) and one invitation card. The University of New South Wales Drama Foundation presents the Old Tote Theatre Company in "The legend of King O'Malley", by Michael Boddy and Robert Ellis. Directed by Richard Wherrett. Sets designed by John Cervenka. [1972]. Programme (2 copies) and invitation card "Luv", by Murray Schisgal. Directed by Ian Mune and designed by Grant Tilly. Lighting by Trevor Wells. Star Boating Club. 2 October 1972. Programme (2 copies) and invitation card. "Meeting place", by Robert Lord. Directed by Anthony Taylor; designed by Grant Tilly. Lighting designed by Rex Gilfillan. Star Boating Club. 24 October 1972. Programme (2 copies) and invitation card "Narrow road to the deep north", by Edward Bond. Directed by Ian Mune; designed by Russell Craig. Star Boating Club. 26 April 1972. Programme (2 copies) and ticket. "Old times", by Harold Pinter. Directed by George Webby; designed by Marcus Campbell; costumes by Val Horridge; lighting by Trevor Wells. Star Boating Club. 21 June 1972. Programme (2 copies) and invitation card "Once upon a planet", by Theatre Action.Star Boating Club. 6 June 1972. Programme (2 copies) "When did you last see my mother", by Christopher Hampton. Directed by Ken Blackburn; design by Ron Highfield; lighting by Rex Gilfillan. Star Boating Club. 18 January 1972. Programme (2 copies) and invitation card "Wind in the branches of the Sassafras", by Rene de Obaldia. Directed by Sunny Amey. 26 July - 15 August [1972]. Invitation card only. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets and flier, sizes varying below 250 mm.

Date: 1974

By: Downstage Theatre Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-DOWNSTAGE-1974

Description: Includes: Newsletter announcing talk by Dr W A Storrer, 21 July "Can the theatre survive literacy?" Programmes for: "Equus", by Peter Shaffer. Directed by Mervyn Thompson. Hannah Playhouse, 18 June 1975. Programme. Hedda Gabler", by Henrik Ibsen. Directed by Raymond Hawthorne, designed by Raymond Boyce. Hannah Playhouse, 17 July 1974. Programme (2 copies) "Obstacles", by Joseph Musaphia. Directed by Sunny Amey with Joseph Musaphia. Designed by Ron Highfield. Hannah Playhouse, 2 October 1974. Programme (2 copies) "Rookery nook", by Ben Travers. Directed by Sunny Amey, designed by Raymond Boyce. Costumes by Gwen Kaiser. Hannah Playhouse, 18 December [1974]. Programme (2 copies) "The sea", by Edward Bond. Directed by Sunny Amey, designed by Raymond Boyce. Hannah Playhouse, 10 April, 1974. Directed by Sunny Amey, designed by Raymond Boyce. Hannah Playhouse, 10 April 1974. Programme (2 copies) "Valdramar" a rock opera by Clive Cockburn, Val Murphy and John Banas. Directed and designed by John Banas; musical direction by Clive Cockburn. [September?] 1974. Programme (2 copies) and flier. "Victims", by Joseph Musaphia. Directed by Nonnita Rees; designed by Peter Ridder. Hannah Playhouse 23 May 1974, Opera House New Plymouth 21-23 June 1974, Opera House Palmerston North 27-29 June 1974. Programme (2 copies) "Well hung", by Robert Lord. Directed by Anthony Taylor; designed by Russell Craig. Hannah Playhouse, 21 January 1974. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs or typescripts, size below 350 mm.

Date: 1979

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

Reference: Eph-C-DOWNSTAGE-1979

Description: Includes posters for: "The club", by David Williamson. Downstage Theatre opening 28 June. Poster (2 copies), and poster / booking form Downstage Theatre by arrangement with J C Williamson Productions Ltd presents Ira Levin's "Death trap"; a comedy thriller with Peter Vere-Jones, Davina Whitehouse, Bruce Phillips, Christine Bartlett, David McKenzie. From 15th November [1979] (2 copies) "Flying blind", by Bill Morrison. Lunatic terror & comic climax! Opens Feb 8th. Downstage Theatre newsletter January 1979 (2 copies) "High as a kite"; a comedy by Robert Lord. Downstage Theatre from Oct 20. Shows photos of Robert Lord and Stephen Tozer on verso. Downstage Theatre newsletter, October-November 1979 (2 copies) "Prisoners of Mother England", or "1958-68 New Zealand 10 years hard", by Roger Hall. Downstage Theatre from Sept 27. Downstage Theatre newsletter, September-October 1979 (2 copies) "The recruiting officer"; George Farguhar's [Farquhar's] comedy of fun and fance. Downstage Theatre, Aug-Sep 1979. Downstage Theatre newsletter, August-September 1979 (2 copies) "Summit conference". Downstage Theatre, March 1979. Downstage Theatre newsletter March 1979 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Screenprints on posters, sizes varying around 400 x 550 mm. Provenance: Donated 1970-1980s.

Date: 1977 - 1978

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

Reference: Eph-C-DOWNSTAGE-1977/1978

Description: Includes posters for: 1977: "Ashes", by David Rudkin; by arrangement with Michael Codron (With Catherine Wilkin and Bill Stalker). 2-26 November [1977]. Poster / booking form (2 copies) "The balcony", by Jean Genet. Downstage Theatre, 10 August - 3 September [1977] (2 copies) "Children", by A R Gurney jr. Downstage Theatre 14 September - 15 October [1977]. Poster / booking form (2 copies) Palace of Varieties presents ... music hall. "East Lynne"; festive family fare. 1 December [1977] - 28 January [1978]. Programme / song sheet (2 copies), and poster / booking form (2 copies) "Halfway up"; Autumn season of late night and Sunday shows in Downstage's new theatre space Halfway Up in the Hannah Playhouse, from March 23 for nine weeks [1977] (2 copies) "Judgement", by Barry Collins, by arrangement with the National Theatre of Great Britain. Limited season Hannah Playhouse, 18-29 October [1977]. Poster / booking form (2 copies) "Love's labours lost", by William Shakespeare. Downstage, 26 May t0 2 July [1977] (2 copies) "Otherwise engaged", by Simon Gray. 6 July - 6 August [1977] "Perfect strangers", by Craig Harrison. From April 20; "Fat little Indians", by Gordon Dryland. From May 5 [1977] (2 copies) Tom Stoppard's "Travesties". Directed by Anthony Taylor. 2 March - 2 April [1977] (2 copies) 1978: "Crossing Niagara", by Alonso Alegria. Downstage Theatre, 9 February - 18 March [1978] (2 copies) "Heroes & butterflies", by Robert Lord. Downstage Theatre newsletter February 1978. Poster / booking form (2 copies) "Same time next year", by Bernard Slade. Downstage Theatre newsletter October 1978. Poster / booking form (2 copies) "Savages", by Christopher Hampton. Downstage Theatre newsletter April 1978. Poster / booking form (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Screenprints on posters, sizes varying around 400 x 550 mm.

Date: 1997

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

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCA-1997

Description: Includes: Pamphlet: “Season 1997/98” “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 15 January 1997. Programme (2 copies), flyer, and ticket booklet “Desire under the elms”, by Eugene O’Neill. Directed by Colin McColl and Roy Ward; set and lighting design by Tony Rabbit; costume design by Nic Smillie; music by Peter Daube and Gavin Duncan. Starring Paul McLaughlin, Celia Nicholson, Lewis Martin, Roy Ward, Peter Daube, Gavin Duncan, and Eliza Meldrum. Circa Theatre, from 26 April 1997. Programme and flyer “Fairy stories 2”, by Paul Jenden; choreography and direction Paul Jenden; lighting design Phil Blackburn; costumes designed and made by Paul Jenden. Starring Kate O’Rourke, Louis Solino, and Helen Winchester. Circa Theatre, from 11 November 1997. Programme (2 copies), flyer, and ticket booklet “Four cities”, by Anthony McCarten devised with Petra Peters; directed by Duncan Smith; set design Prunella Wilde. Starring Ginette McDonald, Brian Sergent, and Helen Jones. Circa Theatre, from 3 October 1997. Programmes (2 copies) and ticket booklet “The herbal bed”, by Peter Whelan; directed by Susan Wilson; designed by Andrew Moyes; costumes Jane Woodhall and Donna Jefferis; lighting design Phil Blackburn. Starring Michele Amas, and Peter Daubé, with Katherine McRae, Cameron Rhodes, Peter Hambleton, Bruce Phillips, and Peter Vere-Jones. Circa Theatre, from 13 September 1997. Programme (2 copies) and pamphlet (2 copies) “Joyful & Triumphant”, by Robert Lord. Directed by Susan Wilson, designed by Grant Tilly; costumes by Chris Pickard; lighting by Alistair Edwards. Starring Dorothy McKegg and Grant Tilly, with Jane Waddell, Michele Amas, Cathy Downes, Bruce Phillips, and Judie Douglas. Circa Theatre, from 22 November 1997. Programme (2 copies) “Lady Windermere’s Fan”, by Oscar Wilde. Directed by Cathy Downes; designed by Ross Joblin; lighting Helen Todd; costumes Debz Ruffell; choreography Jamie Bull. Starring Katie Wolfe, with Brian Sergent, Catherine Wilkin, Jennifer Ludlam, Bruce Phillips, Simon Ferry, Paul Barrett, and Sue Ingleton. Circa Theatre, from 11 January 1997. Programme (2 copies) and pamphlet “The Sisterhood”, by Molière; adapted and translated by Ranjit Bolt. Directed by Danny Mulheron; designer Ross Joblin; costume design Jan Tait; lighting design Phil Blackburn. Starring Anne Budd, Joanne Mildenhall, Jane Waddell, Jeff Kingsford-Brown, Matthew Chamberlain, Dorothy McKegg, Ken Blackburn, and Paul Barrett. Circa Theatre, from 31 May 1997. Programme (2 copies) and ticket booklet “Simply disconnected”, by Simon Gray; directed by Susan Wilson; designed by Ross Joblin; lighting design by Phil Blackburn. Starring Ray Henwood, Peter Vere-Jones, Alice Fraser, Danny Mulheron, Rachel More, Matthew Chamberlain, and Paul Barrett. Circa Theatre, from 22 March 1997. Programme “Social climbers”, by Roger Hall. Directed by Ross Jolly; designed by Andrew Moyes; lighting by Phil Blackburn. Starring Helen Moulder, Prue Langbein, Jennifer Ludlam, Adèle Chapman, Claire Waldron, and Deirdre O’Connor. Circa Theatre, from 4 July 1997. Programme (2 copies) “Stir”, by the Improvisers. Cast: Tim Gordon, Tim Bartlett, Ian Harcourt, Greg Ellis, Susan Fogarty, Jeff Boyd, Chris Yu, and Anna Kennedy. Circa Theatre, from May???1997. Programme “Taking sides”, by Ronald Harwood; directed by Ross Jolly; designed by Andrew Thomas; lighting design by Phil Blackburn. Starring K.C. Kelly, Sally Stockwell, Jeffrey Szusterman, Perry Piercy, Peter Vere-Jones, and Ken Blackburn. Circa Theatre, from 13 September 1997. Programme (2 copies) and pamphlet (2 copies) “Travels with my aunt”, by Graham Greene; adapted for the stage by Giles Havergal; directed by Ross Jolly; designed by Ross Joblin; lighting design by Phil Blackburn. Starring Ken Blackburn, Stephen Gledhill, Peter Hambleton, and Brian Sergent. Circa Theatre, from 14 February 1997. Programme (2 copies) and pamphlet (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset, sizes varying up to 240 mm. Provenance: Some items donated by Mrs Mary Gray, Wellington, in 2003.

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: 1984

Reference: Eph-C-DRAMA-Australia-1984-01

Description: Poster advertising a season of three New Zealand plays performed in Sydney, shows an arrangement of text in red and black on a background filled in with heavy roughly vertical lines. Date confirmed in "Performing Aotearoa; New Zealand theatre and drama in an age of transition", edited by Marc Maufort and David O'Donnell (2007), page 89. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 465 x 351 mm. Provenance: Donated by Hocken Library Dunedin, in 2012.

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: 1978

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

Reference: C-134-194

Description: Shows figures arranged on different levels of a geometrically-constructed stage. There is a headless statue of a winged angel near the top. On the designer's own inventory as item number 22/146. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and gouache, on card, 450 x 550 mm.

Date: 1979

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1979

Description: Includes: "The club", by David Williamson. Directed by Tony Forster. Hannah Playhouse, 28 June 1978. Programme (2 copies) "Death trap", by Ira Levin. Directed by Anthony Taylor, design by Raymond Boyce. Hannah Playhouse, 15 November 1979. Programme (2 copies) "Flying blind", by Bill Morrison. Directed by John Banas, designed by Janet Williamson. Hannah Playhouse, 8 February 1978. Programme (2 copies) "The Gingerbread man", a musical play for children and adults alike, by David Wood. Directed by John Banas with Stephen McCurdy. State Opera House, 9 May 1979. Programme / flier. (2 copies) "High as a kite", by Robert Lord. Directed by Alyson Baker, designer Doug Simpson. Hannah Playhouse, 20 October 1979 (world premiere). Programme (2 copies) "Macbeth", by William Shakespeare. Directed by John Banas with Tony Forster. State Opera House. 12-23 May 1979. Programme (2 copies) "Prisoners of Mother England", by Roger Hall. Directed by Anthony Taylor. Hannah Playhouse, 27 September 1979 (World premiere). Programme (2 copies) "The recruiting officer", by George Farquhar. Directed by Raymond Boyce and Davina Whitehouse. Hannah Playhouse. 9 August 1979. Programme (2 copies) Subjects of scandal & concern: "Design for living", by Noel Coward. Directed by Alyson Baker with Anthony Taylor; "The second Mrs Tanqueray", by Arthur Wing Pinero. Directed by Anthony Taylor with Alyson Baker. Programme (2 copies). "Summit conference", by Robert David McDonald. Directed by Anthony Taylor, designer Raymond Boyce. Hannah Playhouse, 15 March 1979. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets sizes varying below 250 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: 1996 - 1999

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-GB-1996/1999

Description: Includes programmes for: 1996: Aaron and Duncan Voyage to Euphoria. Gilded Ballroom at the Honeycombe. 9-31 August 1996. Pamphlet. "Blithe spirit". Royal Lyceum Theatre Company. 5-27 July 1996. Programme (Russell Craig, designer) Damned Poets Theatre Company presents "Horace". Lyric Theatre Hammersmith, from 3 October 1996. Programme (Marie Collett) "Giovanni's room", by James Baldwin. The Drill Hall, 1996. Programme (Robin Carter, lighting design) "Hamlet". Manchester Library Theatre Company, 25 October - 23 November 1996. Programme (Darryl Forbes-Dawson) "Mansfield Park". Richmond Theatre, 1-5 October 1996. Programme (Nyree Dawn Porter) "Mansfield Park". Plymouth Theatre Royal, 7-12 October 1996. Programme (Nyree Dawn Porter) "Rough crossing". Royal Lyceum Theatre Company. Summer 1996. Programme (Russell Craig, designer) "Sensitive new age guy", with Mark Hadlow. Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street. 8-31 August [1996]. Fliers and pamphlet. "That good night". John Good [Theatre], Holbrook, 15-20 April 1996. Programme (Matt McKenzie, sound design) "Time of my life". Derby Playhouse, 1996. Programme (Barbara Ewing) Traverse Festival '96 (includes a page on Mark Hadlow in "Sensitive new age guy". "The women". Old Vic, 19 November 1986. Programme (Barbara Ewing) 1997: Three great New Zealand plays: "Joyful & triumphant" by Robert Lord; "C'mon Black", by Roger Hall; "The case of Katherine Mansfield", by Cathy Downe[s]. Festival of New Zealand Arts. Southwark Playhouse, 8 July - 3 August [1997]. Pamphlet, and Merry Christmas card from "Joyful and triumphant". "Blithe spirit". Chichester Festival Theatre, July 1997. Programme (Robin Carter) "Blue murder". Library Theatre Company, Manchester, 24 April - 17 May 1997. Programme (Darryl Forbes-Dawson) "A delicate balance". Theatre Royal Haymarket. 21 October 1997. Programme (James Laurenson) "Just the three of us". Theatre Royal, Newcastle Uopn Tyne, 1-6 December 1997. Programme (Matt McKenzie, sound design) "Lady Windermere's fan". Theatre Royal Haymarket. 25 March 1997. Programme (Marie Collett) "The maids". Donmar Warehouse, 19 June 1997. Programme (Kerry Fox) "The maids". Richmond Theatre, 9-13 September 1997. Programme (Kerry Fox) "Mrs Warren's profession". Lyceum Theatre Sheffield, 13-17 May 1997. Programme (Denis Lill) "Mrs Warren's profession". Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford, 30 April - 10 May 1997. Programme (Denis Lill) "Mrs Warren's profession". Darlington Civic Theatre, 27-31 May 1997. Programme (2 copies) (Denis Lill) "Mrs Warren's profession". Theatre Royal Nottingham. 2-7 June 1997. Programme (Denis Lill) "Rebecca". Royal Lyceum Theatre Company, Spring 1997. Programme (Russell Craig, designer) "Taking sides". Library Theatre Company Manchester, 23 October - 22 November 1997. Programme (Darryl Forbes-Dawson) 1998: "The crucible". Churchill Theatre London, 18-26 September 1998. Programme (Graeme Eton) "Major Barbara". Peter Hall Comany at Piccadilly Theatre, 1 May 1998. Programme (Matt McKenzie, sound) Peter Hall Company. "The misanthrope". Piccadilly Theatre 1998. Programme (Matt McKenzie, sound designer) "Song at twilight". King's Head Theatre London, 29 December 1998-24 January 1999. Programme (Nyree Dawn Porter) 1999: "The anatomist". Royal Lyceum Theatre Company. Spring season 1999. Programme (Russell Craig, designer) "Blithe spirit". Salisbury Playhouse, 21 January - 13 February 1999. Programme (Russell Craig, designer) "Brassed off". New Theatre Cardiff, 20-24 April 1999. Programme (Denis Lill) "Brassed off". Norwich Theatre Royal, 27 April - 1 May 1999. Programme (Denis Lill) "Brassed off". Theatre Royal Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1-5 June 1999. Programme (Denis Lill) "Brassed off". New Victoria Theatre Woking, 15-19 June 1999. Programme (Denis Lill) "The deceived". Jet Theatre [late 1998 - early 1999]. Programme (Graeme Eton) "Emma". Palace Theatre Watford. 28 May - 19 June 1999. Programme (New Zealand connection unknown) "Hedda Gabler". Richmond Theatre. 29 November - 4 December 1999. Programme (Nyree Dawn Porter) "An inspector calls", by J B Priestley. Everyman Theatre Gloucestershire, 27 September - 2 October 1999. Programme (Denis Lill) "An inspector calls". Bromley Churchill Theatre, 25-30 October 1999. Programme (Denis Lill) "An inspector calls", by J B Priestley. Plymouth Theatre Royal, 8-13 November 1999. Programme (Denis Lill) "Quartet:. Albery Theatre, 8 September 1999. Programme (Robin Carter) "Remember this". National Theatre, at Lyttelton Theatre 15 October 1999. Programme (Matthew Richardson, lighting designer) "Sleeping beauty". Unicorn Theatre for Children. Pleasance Theatre London, 25 November 1999-8 January 2000. Programme (Russell Craig, designer) "Therese Raquin". Royal Lyceum Theatre Company. Autumn season 1999. Programme (Russell Craig, designer) Quantity: 39 programmmes, and some fliers. Physical Description: Offset print on programmes, sizes below 250 mm. Provenance: Some programmes donated by the Theatre Museum London, 2000-2003; some purchased from Louise Grant London, in 2003, 2005, 2013, 2016, 2017.

Date: 1991

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

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCA-1991

Description: Includes: "Entertaining Mr Sloane", by Joe Orton. Directed by Susan Wilson. Circa Theatre, opening 20 August 1991. Programme (2 copies) "Glorious ruins", by Robert Lord. Directed by Susan Wilson. Circa Theatre, opening 4 April 1991. Programme (2 copies) "The lady and the clarinet", by Michael Cristofer; music by Stanley Silverman. Starring Ellie Smith and Bruce Phillips. Directed by Cathy Downes. Circa Theatre from 9 November [1991]. Flier only "Henceforward", by Alan Ayckbourn. Directed by Michael Wilson. (With Bruce Phillips, Joanne Simpson, Anne Budd, Alistair Browning, Hannah Gould, Amy Delahunty, with a special appearance by Bruno Lawrence via video). Programme (2 copies) "Via satellite", by Anthony McCarten. Directed by Ross Jolly. Circa Theatre, premiere opening 29 June 1991. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s) 4 programmes; 1 flyer. Physical Description: Offset, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1993

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

Reference: Eph-A-CIRCA-1993

Description: Includes: "Acting my age"; Ray Henwood recalls 30 years in Kiwi theatre. Directed by Susan Wilson; original music & lighting design Chris Ward. Circa Theatre, 26 August 1993. Programme (2 copies) The Norseman Pacific season of "A doll's house", by Henrik Ibsen. Directed by Colin McColl; designed by Tony Rabbit. Circa Theatre, 16 July - 21 August [1993]. Programme (2 copies), pamphlet (2 copies) and flier "Farewell speech", by Rachel McAlpine. Adapted for the stage by Cathy Downes. Circa Theatre, 9 September - 9 October 1993; Watershed Theatre, 13-30 October 1993; [Canterbury] Repertory, 4-13 November 1993. W.O.P.P.A. Festival. Programme for Circa season (2 copies) "Joyful & triumphant", an incidental epic by Robert Lord. Directed by Susan Wilson. Circa Theatre, opening 18 November 1993. Programme (2 copies) "Lashings of whipped cream", written and performed by Fiona Samuel. Directed by Louise Dunne; designed by Dorita Hannah. W.O.P.P.A. Festival. Circa Theatre, opening 10 September 1993. Programme (2 copies) "Lettice & Lovage", by Peter Shaffer. Directed by Bruce Phillips. Circa Theatre, opening 5 March 1993. Programme (2 copies) and promotional pamphlet with photographs of Pat Evison and Alice Fraser. "Love knots", by Vivienne Plumb. Directed by Colin McColl. Circa Theatre, opening 13 October 1993. Programme (2 copies) "Money & friends", by David Williamson. Directed by Ross Jolly. New Zealand premiere. Circa Theatre, opening 4 June 1993. Programme (2 copies) and coloured pamphlet (2 copies) "Ophelia thinks harder", by Jean Betts and William Shakespeare. Directed by Jean Betts. Circa Theatre, opening 14 October 1993. Programme (2 copies) and bookmark "Two weeks with the Queen", adapted by Mary Morris from the novel by Morris Gleitzman. Directed by Jane Waddell. New Zealand premiere. Circa Theatre, opening 16 April 1993. Programme (2 copies) "Unidentified human remains & the true nature of love", by Brad Fraser. Directed by Ralph McAllister. New Zealand premiere. Circa Theatre, opening 22 January 1993. Programme (2 copies), and promotional pamphlet Quantity: 1 folder(s) 12 programmes; 3 pamphlets. Physical Description: Offset, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 2000 - 2009

Reference: Eph-C-STAGECRAFT-2000/2009

Description: Includes: 2000: "Albert makes us laugh", by Jimmie Chinn, directed by Christine Hunt. Thistle Hall, 4-20 May 2000. 2002: "Furtive love", by Peter Kenna. Directed by David Austin. Drama Christi Studio, 4-14 September 2002. 2003: "The affair", by Robert Lord. Directed by Iona Anderson. Gryphon Theatre, 1-12 April 2003. "Sylvia's wedding", by Jimmie Chinn. Directed by Christine Hunt. Gryphon Theatre, 20-31 Mau 2003. "Bloody poetry", by Howard Brenton, directed by Simon Boyes. 19-30 August 2003. Poster. 2004: "Arcadia", by Tom Stoppard. Directed by Mark Harris. Gryphon Theatre, 8-18 September 2004. (2 copies) 2005: "Lettice and Lovage", by Peter Shaffer. Directed by Simon Boyes. 15-25 February 2005. "The midnight caller", by Horton Foote. Directed by Leigh Cain. 12-16 April 2005. "Taking sides", by Ronald Harwood. Directed by Julia Harris. Gryphon Theatre, 22 Ghuznee Street, 7-17 September 2005. "Play it again, Sam", by Woody Allen. Directed by Tim Papps. Gryphon Theatre, 9-19 November 2005. 2006: "Cold fire" James K Baxter 'Jack Winter's dream'; Valerie Windsor 'Effie's burning'. Gryphon Theatre, 15-25 February 2006. "Damage", by Sarah Delahunty; directed by Leigh Cain. Gryphon Theatre, 26 April - 6 May 2006. (2 copies) Stagecraft presents "The boys next door", by Tom Griffin. Directed by Iona Anderson. Gryphon on Ghuznee, 6-16 September 2006. "Blithe spirit", by Nole Coward. Directed by Robert Hickey. Gryphon on Ghuznee, 8-18 November 2006 (2 copies) 2007: "Les liaisons dangereuses", by Christopher Hampton. Directed by Meredith Dooley. Gryphon on Ghuznee, 21-31 March 2007. "Brief encounters": "The Rosenberg sisters", by Michelanne Forster, directed by Leigh Cain; "The night before", written and directed by Tanya Piejus. Gryphon on Ghuznee, 16-26 May 2007. "Dead man's hand", by Seymour Matthews. Directed by Stephen Fearnley. Gryphon on Ghuznee, 25 July - 4 August 2007. "Titus Andronicus", a tragedy by William Shakespeare. Directed by Robert Hickey. Gryphon on Ghuznee, 12-22 September 2007 (2 copies) "The weekend", by Michael Palin. Directed by Iona Anderson. 7-17 November 2007 (Shows a portrait of Michael Palin). 2008: "Jane Eyre". Adapted by Polly Teale; directed by Paul Kay. 16-26 July 2008. "Summer End", by Eric Chappell. Directed by Christine Hunt. 20-29 March 2008. "The pohutukawa tree", by Bruce Mason; directed by Ewen Coleman. Gryphon Theatre, 10-20 September 2008. 2009: "The beard of Avon"; a comedy by Amy Freed, directed by Robert Hickey. Gryphon on Ghuznee, 25 Nov - 5 Dec 2009. "Necessary target", by Eve Ensler. Directed by Claire Hewitt. Gryphon on Ghuznee, 25 March - 4 April 2009. "The prime of Miss Jean Brodie", by Muriel Spark, adapted by Jay Presson Allen. Directed by Leigh Cain. Gryphon on Ghuznee, 5-15 August 2009. "Wuthering heights", by Emily Bronte, adapted by Jane Thornton; directed by Iona Anderson. Gryphon on Ghuznee, 16-26 September 2009 (2 copies). Quantity: 26 posters. Physical Description: Offset print on posters, sizes around 420 x 297 mm. Provenance: Some posters donated by Wadestown Public Library in 2003-2008.

Date: 1985

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

Reference: Eph-C-CIRCA-1985

Description: Includes posters for: "Benefactors". Ray Henwood, Helen Moulder, Katy Platt & Peter Vere-Jones in Michael Frayn's award-winning new play, directed by Susan Wilson. Opens 21 March [1985] (2 copies) Mervyn Thompson's "Coaltown blues" [shows a photograph of Mervyn Thompson]. Circa, 14 Feb - 9 March [1985] (2 copies) "Country cops", by Robert Lord. Directed by Jane Waddell with Bruce Phillips, John Smythe, David Copeland, Augusta McDonald & Marshall Napier. Opens Dec 7th [1985] (2 copies) Circa Theatre presents "Ghosts", by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Alyson Baker. Open 18 Oct [1985] (2 copies) "Kaz: a working girl", by Leah Poulter. A one-woman show toured by Fortune Theatre Company. Circa Theatre, 4-18 January [1985] "Pack of lies"; a play by Hugh Whitemore, directed by Alyson Baker. Opens June 13th [1985] (2 copies) "Passing by", by Martin Sherman, directed by Maurice Halder. Circa Theatre 12 September - 5 October [1985] (2 copies) Junkit presents "The plastic bag princess", with the support of Trigon Plastics. December 16-21 [1985] New Zealand Drama School. "The sea" by Edward Bond. Directed by George Webby. Circa Theatre 21-30 Nov [1985] Shocks & ripples. Cilla McQueen. Circa Theatre Sun 22, Mon 23 Sept [1985]. (2 copies, one red and one blue) "Stretch marks", by Sarah Delahunty. Opens Sept 6 [1985]. Triangular poster (2 copies) Harvey Fiersteins' "Torch song trilogy". Circa Theatre, from July 25 [1985] (2 copies) Quantity: 13 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs and screen prints, approximately A3 size. Provenance: Some donated by Circa Theatre.