Weill, Kurt, 1900-1950

Date: 1980 - 1989

From: Opera-Technique Inc :[Ephemera and programmes for performances of opera. 1950-1990s]

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-OT-1980s

Description: Includes: 1980: Opera Technique presents "The bear", a play by A Chekhov; music by Sir William Walton. Lyrics by Paul Dehn. Newtown Centre, 1-3 May 1980. Programme 1981: Wellington Cathedral Autumn Festival. Opera-Technique in association with St Pauls presents "Joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat", by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Produced by Alan Farquhar; musical director Laurel Asken. 20-23 May 1981. Programme (2 copies) 1983: Opera Technique Inc presents "Amahl and the night visitors", by Gian-Carlo Menotti. St Matthews Brooklyn, 27 November; Waiwhetu Methodist Church, 29 November; St David's Church Naenae, 30 November; St James Church Lower Hutt, 3 December; Seatoun Presbyterian Church, 4 December [1983]. Flier only 1984: Opera-Technique Inc by arrangement with Chappell & Co (N.Z.) Limited, presents an adaptation of Sigmund Romberg's "Desert song". Produced by Beverley Reid; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 7-10 March [1984]. Programme (2 copies) Opera Technique Inc presents a double bill: Kurt Weill's "Down in the valley" (directed by Venessa Park); [and] "The Cadi outwitted", by C W Gluck (directed by Patricia Bond. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 26-29 September [1984]. Programme (2 copies) 1985: "Edwardiana", featuring music and song from the drawing rooms, concert halls and theatres from 1901-1914. Directed by Beverley Reid; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 10-14 September [1985]. Programme (2 copies) "Naughty Marietta", a new book by Peter Quartermain; music by Victor Herbert. Directed by Richard Dyer. 7-16 March 1985. Programme (2 copies) 1986: Opera Technique Inc presents "Rose Marie", a romance of the Canadian Rockies, by Otto Harbach & Oscar Hammerstein. Directed by Richard Dyer. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 5-15 March [1986]. Programme, and flier (2 copies) Opera Technique presents "Fra Diavolo, the bandit chief", a three-act comic opera by Daniel Auber. Directed by Patrica Bond; musical direction Emily Mair and John Jerome. Newtown Community Theatre, 17-21 September [1986]. Programme (2 copies) and flier. 1987: Opera Technique Inc presents the musical "Bless the bride", by A P Herbert and Vivian Ellis. produced by Dennis Riley; musical director Cathryn Netherclift. Newtown Community Centre, 4-14 March 1987. Programme (2 copies) and flier. Opera-Technique Inc presents "The bohemian girl", by Alfred Bunn and Michael Balfe. Produced by Brian Roberts; musical director Fiona Knight. Newtown Community Centre, 15-19 September 1987. Programme 1988: Opera Technique Inc presents "Viva Mexico!", by Phil Park and Bernard Dunn. Directed by Alison Toomer; musical direction by Suzanne Dyer. Newtown Community Centre, 19-26 March 1988. Programme Opera-Technique Inc presents "The count of Luxembourg, by A M Willner and R Bodansky, music by Franz Lehar. Director Richard Dyer; musical director John Jerome. Newtown Community Theatre, 28 September - 2 October 1988. Programme 1989: Opera Technique Inc presents "The new moon", by Romberg and Hammerstein. Director Pat Bond; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 8-18 March 1989. Programme (2 copies) and flier Opera-Technique Inc presents "Tarantara Tarantara; the lives and music of Gilbert and Sullivan", by Ian Taylor. Director Ingrid Prossor; musical direction Alison Scott. Wellington Repertory Theatre. 20-30 September 1989. Programme Quantity: 15 programmes. 1 flier. Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Many programmes donated by Opera Technique trustees, 2007; two from the collection of Raymond Hedges, 2002.

Date: 1980 - 1989

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-OT-1980s

Description: Includes: 1981: "Joseph and the amazing technicolour [sic] dreamcoat". Auditions 21-22 February [1981]. Invitation sheet (2 copies) The Cathedral goes rock! Opera-Technique Inc in association with Wellington Cathedral and the Autumn Festival presents "Joseph and the amazing technicolour [technicolor] dreamcoat", a rock opera by Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber. St Paul's Cathedral, 20-23 May [1981]. Flier (2 copies, one handcoloured) 1983: "Amahl and the night visitors" by Gian-Carlo Menotti. Producer Diana Helen; musical director Nina Sellwood. Various churches, 27 November - 4 December [1983]. Programme / flier. Also includes flier announcing auditions, in the Ballet Company's rooms, 42 Vivian Street, 10 September [1983]. Opera Technique presents highlights from Oscar Straus' delicious comic opera "The chocolate soldier". Staging: Bev Reid. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 26-28 May [1983]. Programme flier and promotional leaflet (2 copies) Opera-Technique Inc proudly presents "Edwardiana" featuring music and song from the drawing rooms, concert halls & theatres, from 1901-1914. Directed by Beverley Reid; musical director John Jerome. 10-14 September [1983]. Flier only 1984: Opera-Technique Inc presents an adaption of Sigmund Romberg's "Desert song". Producer Beverley Reid; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 7-10 March [1984]. Flier (3 copies, colours differing) Opera Technique Inc presents a double bill: Kurt Weill's "Down in the valley" (producer Venessa Park; music Ross Gandar); and Gluck's "The cadi outwitted" (Producer Pat Bond; music John Jerome). Wellington Repertory Theatre, 26-29 September [1984]. Flier only 1985: Opera-Technique Inc presents Victor Herbert's enchanting operetta "Naughty Marietta". Producer Richard Dyer; musical director Cathie Netherclift. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 7-16 March 1985. Flier only Opera-Technique Inc proudly presents "Edwardiana", featuring the music and song from the drawing rooms, concert halls & theatres from 1901-1014. Directed by Beverley Reid; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 10-14 Sept [1985]. Green flyer only 1988: Opera-Technique Inc presents "The count of Luxembourg". Directed by Richard Dyer; musical director by John Jerome; choreography by Peter Williamson. Newtown Community Theatre, 28 September - 2 October 1988. Yellow flyer (2 copies) Opera-Technique Inc. You're invited to "Christmas with the Count" - extracts from recent production of "The Count of Luxembourg" to be followed by Christmas carols. MADSOC Hall, 130 Grant Road, 10 December 1988. Flier / invitation Opera-Technique presents! Viva Mexico. Newtown Community Theatre, 19-26 March [1988]. Pink flyer 1989: Opera Technique Inc presents "The new moon", by Romberg & Hammerstein. Director Pat Bond; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 8-18 March 1989. Flier; and members' "keep-in-touch list" Quantity: 16 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photocopies and photolithographs, sizes varying up to 330 mm. Provenance: Donated by Trustees of Opera-Technique Inc, 2007 Transfers: Material from 2007 provenance also housed at Manuscripts 2007-042 and at PA-Group-00057..

Date: 1961

From: Ashton, John Hammond, 1917-2010 :Negatives

Reference: PAColl-7208-03-25

Description: Photographs of the New Zealand Ballet production of "The Judgement of Paris" by Kurt Weill, in Wanganui during a national tour, taken in 1961 by John Ashton. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-199368 to 199384, 35mm-38452 to 38547 Quantity: 17 b&w original negative(s). 96 b&w original negative(s) strips with 162 images.

Date: 1960 - 1969

From: Opera-Technique Inc :[Ephemera and programmes for performances of opera. 1950-1990s]

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-OT-1960s

Description: Includes: Opera Technique presents Johann Strauss' "Gipsy baron". Produced by Harry Baker; musical director Harry Botham. Wellington Technical College Theatre, 16-19 November 1960. Programme (2 copies) (Cover design by A.L. - Alan Lees?) 1961: Opera Technique Inc presents "The bartered bride", by Frederick Smetana. Produced by William Sheat; musical direction by Harry Botham. Choreography by Leigh Brewer. Technical College Theatre, 21-24 June; Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 26-27 June 1961. Programme (2 copies) 1962: Opera Technique presents two operas, produced with the assistance of the Arts Advisory Council: "Dido and Aeneas" by Henry Purcell (produced by Joan Warwick); and "A dinner engagement", by Lennox Berkeley (directed by Bruce Lawson). Concert Chamber Wellington, 13-14 March; Little Theatre Lower Hutt, 16-17 March [1962]. Programme (2 copies) Opera Technique Inc presents "A night in Venice" by Johann Strauss. Directed by Harry Baker; musical direction by Evan Roberts. Wellington Technical College Theatre, 2-6 October [1962]. Programme (2 copies) Opera Technique (Inc) presents "Amahl and the night visitors", by Menotti. produced by Alix McMillan. Preceded by "Policeman's serenade" by A P Herbert (Pianist Nora Dowse); and "Plain Jane". (Pianist Nora Dowse).[and/or "A sprig of Heather" presented by Edith Campbell, ALison Clegg and Andrew Braid] Epuni, 10 December 1962. Stokes Valley, 17 December 1962. Programme (2 versions) 1963: Opera-Technique (Inc) proudly presents ... "La vie Parisienne", an operetta in three acts by Jacques Offenbach. Revised version by A P Herbert. Directed by Harry Baker; musical direction by Evan Roberts. Guest conductor James Robertson. Grand Opera House Wellington, 10-14 September [1963]. Programme (2 copies) and flier (2 copies) 1964:"Amahl and the night visitors", by Menotti, presented by Opera Technique Inc. , presented in association with "Lo sposo deluso" (The deluded bridegroom) by Mozart. Producer Maureen Donaldson; musical director Evan Roberts. Programme (small folded sheet with ticket attached) Opera-Technique presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "Trial by jury", produced by Edna Wiggs; [and] "Antarctica", by Peter Grenwell [Greenwell]; directed by Harry Baker. University Memorial Theatre, 27 August - 1 September; Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 8-10 September [1964]. Programme (2 copies) 1965: Opera-Technique presents Offenbach's "Tales of Hoffmann". Directed by Harry Baker; musical direction by Harry Botham. St James Theatre Wellington, 9-14 August [1965]. Programme (2 copies) and one pink bookmark Opera-Technique presents Menotti's "Amahl and the night visitors". Produced by Roger Savage; musical director Patrick Flynn. Heretaunga College, 11 December; Seatoun Church Hall, 14 December; Wesley Church Taranaki Street, 22 December, Botanical Gardens Sound Shell, 23 December [1965]. Programme (2 copies incl. photocopy). 1966: Opera Technique presents 4 American operas: "Sunday excursion", by Alec Wilder and Arnold Sundgaard; "Hand of bridge", by Samuel Barber and Gian-Carlo Menotti; "Unicorn in the garden", by Russell Smith and Joseph Longstreth; "Down in the Valley", by Kurt Weill and Arnold Sundgaard. Produced by Brian Bell; musical director Patrick Flynn; set designer Roger Hart. Concert Chamber, 20-26 May [1966]. Programme (2 copies) Opera-Technique presents "The beggar's opera", by John Gay, in a new musical version realised from the original airs by Benjamin Britten; vocal score by Arthur Oldham. Produced by Dick Johnstone; musical director Patrick Flynn. [1966]. Programme (2 copies) 1967: Opera Technique. Newsletter, volume 10, no 1, January 1967. (2 copies) "Irma La Douce", in association with Opera-Technique. With Arianthe Garland, Bub McKegg, Barry Hill. Produced by Richard Campion. Programme 1969: Opera Technique [presents] Franz Lehar's "The land of smiles". Produced by Ken Blackburn; musical director Russell Channell. Opera Centre, 12-23 April 1969. Programme (2 copies) Opera-Technique presents Menotti's "Amahl and the night visitors". Stage director John Wadd. St Mark's Church Dufferin Street, 3 December; Eastbourne School Hall, 6 December, St John's Church Willis Street, 7 December; Soundshell Botanical Gardens, 11 December; Onslow College, 14 December [1969?]. Programme (2 copies) Opera Technique presents "To cut a long story short", devised and directed by Alan Farquhar; musical direction Brian Hands; choreographer and solo dancer Pauline Noorts. [1969]. Programme (photocopy only) Other Titles - Gypsy Baron Quantity: 17 programmes. Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1990

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

By: BATS Theatre

Reference: Eph-C-BATS-1990

Description: Includes posters for: Bats Fringe Fest. March 5-24. (blue and red triangular poster. 2 copies) "Caught by the short & girlies"; a very original late night cabaret. National tour, directed by Glenn McKenzie. Bats Theatre [1990?] Osiris presents "A coupla white chicks sitting around talking", by John Ford Noonan. Directed by Tony Hopkins, with Lindsey Gallon and Lottie Ross. Bats Theatre, 5-24 March [1990] Christchurch Community Arts Centre. "4 Frock Off"; comic relief. Bats Theatre, 19-24 March [1990] Women's Action Theatre present "Kuwatawata", by Kathleen Gallagher. Bats Theatre, 19-24 March [1990] "The malady of death", by Marguerite Duras. With Ian Prior and Kilda Northcott. Bats Theatre, 29-30 November; 1-2, 6-7 December [1990] Poetrycorp. Bats Theatre, 12-17 March [1990]. Photo by Mags (2 copies) "Scott of the Antarctic", by Stuart Hoar. Bats Theatre, 14 December [1990] "The seven deadly sins" by Kurt Weil & Bertholt Brecht; & "The telephone", by Menotti. Fringe Opera Company. Musical director Emily Mair. Bats Theatre, 30 October - 10 November [1990] (2 copies) Posters and photographs are commissioned by each production (not BATS), so theatre does not have copyright in them Quantity: 9 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters sizes varying around 420 x 300 mm. Provenance: Some donated by Bats Theatre in 2002, 2007 and 2008. Transfers: Some posters previously housed at: MSI-Papers-8941-04.

Date: 1987 - 1993

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

Reference: Eph-C-DOWNSTAGE-1987/1993

Description: Includes posters for: 1988: Downstage Theatre presents "The threepenny opera", by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill. 1988 Festival production; directed by Colin McColl; set and lighting design by Tony Rabbit; music direction Janet Roddick, Neil Hennessy; costume design Cheri Reinschmidt; choreography Jamie Bull (2 copies coloured, 2 copies b&w) 1990: "The Twits", by Roald Dahl; adapted by Sarah Delahunty. Downstage, 7-19 May [1990] (2 copies) 1991: Downstage Theatre in association with the Health Sponsorship Council. "Pack of girls"; David Geary's hilarious new Kiwi comedy. Opens October 4 [1991] (2 copies) 1993: Smokefree presents "The big blue planet Earth show", by Gary Henderson; Toni Gordon, Shane Bartle, Emma Robinson & Tina Cook. Galaxy Theatre, Customhouse Building, cnr Customs & Albert St. Arts in Education 93 (Downstage was one of several sponsors) "By degrees", Roger Hall's latest comedy. Featuring Anne Budd, Judie Douglass, Midge Murray & Jane Waddell. Directed by George Webby; designed by Prunella Wilde. Previews from September 17; opens September 22 [1993] (2 copies) (Shows an illustration of actor Judie Douglass) The comedy sensation continues: "Ladies night 2; Raging on", by Stephen Sinclair & Anthony McCarten. Directed by William Kircher; designed by Tolis Papazoglou. Downstage Theatre, previews from November 5, opens November 11 [1993] (2 copies) "Summer of the seventeenth doll", by Ray Lawler; directed by George Webby. Previews from June 4; opens June 9 [1993] (2 copies) Oh God! I wish I could play like that! Live entertainment in the Donwstage bar and Cafe: Fri 1st: Sidewalk Tango; Sat 2nd: Bullfrog Rata Fri 10th: Dave Greer; Sat 11th: Southbound Fri 17th: Sidewalk Tango; Sat 18th: Dave Murphy [ca 1993] (2 copies yellow, 1 copy green) Quantity: 12 posters. Physical Description: Screenprints and offset prints on posters, sizes varying around 400 x 550 mm. Provenance: Donated by Downstage Theatre, Wellington, 2005, 2007 and 2014

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: 1980 - 1989

Reference: Eph-E-DOWNSTAGE-1980s

Description: Includes: 1984: The Dominator. Election postponed; Arson party sets flagging polls alight; Theatre snaps to it with fiery election revue. Downstage Theatre presents "Snap to it!". 4-8 July [1984] (2 copies) 1986: Downstage in association with the New Zealand International Festival of the Arts. Tennessee Williams "A streetcar named desire". Starring Jim Moriarty [and] Barbara Ewing, with Vivienne Laube, Bruce Phillips, Ann Pacey, Simon O'Connor, Peter Hawes, Janet Fisher, Peter Nicoll. Direction Colin McColl; design Raymond Boyce. 28 February - 5 April [1986]. Design Philip Kelly; photography Glen Morris. 1988: "The three penny opera", Kurt Weill, Bert Brecht. Music by the 6 Volts. Downstage Theatre, 27 February - 9 April [1986]. Design Debra Bustin, Jan '88; printed by Wellington Media Collective [1986] 1989: The internationally acclaimed Inside Out at Downstage Theatre. 18 August through September 1989 Quantity: 4 publications. Physical Description: Screenprints and offset prints on posters, sizes varying up to around 1000 x 700 mm. Provenance: Some posters donated by Downstage Theatre, Wellington in 2005.

Date: 1969

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1969

Description: A Country Girl, and original musical play presented by The Drama Club and College Choirs of St Patrick's College, Wellington, and senior pupils of St Catherine's and St Mary's Colleges, Wellington. Producer, Father P J O'Neill. Musical director, Rohan Moloney. Victoria University Memorial Theatre, 30 June-1 and 2 July, 1969. Programme. Earth and Sky. Composer, Jenny McLeod. Director, Peter Tulloch. Conductor, Dobbs Franks. Produced for the Tauranga Schools Music Festival. Tauranga Town Hall, 6-13 1969. Programme (2 copies) Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society Diamond Jubilee [presents] Cole Porter's Can Can. Producer, Julie Blumsky. Musical director, David Carman. Regent Theatre, Masterton, June, 1969. Programme. Secondary Division, Christchurch Teachers' College presents 'Der Jasager", by Kurt Weill [and Bertolt] Brecht. Howard Hall, 2-4 December 1969. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Theatre programmes up to 290 x 225 mm Provenance: One item donated by Mary Jennings, Wellington, in 2014; one by Morva Croxson, Palmerston North, in 2015..

Date: 1988

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

Reference: Eph-C-DOWNSTAGE-1988-01

Description: Double-sided poster shows on the front an image of a man grasping a knife or dagger, against a red background. Three coins are placed on his left temple. This is probably the actor Michael Hurst who played Mack the Knife. The verso lists the cast, the song list, the production team, and other related text. The production was directed by Colin McColl; set and lighting design by Tony Rabbit; music direction Janet Roddick, Neil Hennessy; costume design Cheri Reinschmidt; choreography Jamie Bull. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 Poster(s). Physical Description: Offset print on both sides of poster, 420 x 297 mm.

Date: 1985

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1985

Description: Includes: Pamphlet "Happy 21 birthday Downstage" "Charley's aunt" by Brandon Thomas. Directed by Phillip Mann. 6 December 1985. Programme (2 copies) "The cherry orchard", by Anton Chekhov. Directed by Colin McColl. 25 October 1985. Programme (2 copies) and promotional flier (2 copies) "Foreskin's lament", by Greg McGee. Directed by Colin McColl and Ellie Smith. September 1984. Programme (2 copies) "Happy End", by Kurt Weill and Bertoldt Brecht. Directed by Phillip Mann. 10-18 April 1985. Programme (2 copies) and song list (2 copies), plus $100 note from the Bank of Happy End "Happy end", and "The life of Galileo". Promotional flier (2 copies) "The life of Galileo", by Bertolt Brecht, transl Howard Brenton. Directed by Phillip Mann. 10 April 1985. Programme (2 copies) "One for the road", by Harold Pinter. Directed by Ellie Smith. Presented by Downstage Theatre and Amnesty International [1985]. Promotional flier/programme (2 copies). "Steaming", by Nell Dunn. Directed by Colin McColl. 12 July 1985. Programme (2 copies), and flyer (2 copies) "We can't pay; we won't pay", by Dario Fo. Directed by David Groves. 18 January 1985. Programme (2 copies), and flyer Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets sizes varying below 250 mm. Provenance: Most programmes donated by Downstage Theatre.

Date: 1984

Reference: Eph-A-COURT-1984

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for: "Arms and the man", by George Bernard Shaw. Directed by Yvette Bromley. 17 July 1984. Programme "Bent", by Martin Sherman. Directed by Elric Hooper. Court Studio, 30 October 1984. Programme. "Can't pay, won't pay", by Dario Fo. Directed by Alison Quigan. Court Studio, 21 July 1984. Programme. "Charley's Aunt", by Brandon Thomas. Directed by Elric Hooper. Court Theatre, 8 December 1984. Programme (2 copies) "The cherry orchard", by Anton Chekhov. Directed by Elric Hooper. Court Theatre, 29 September 1984. Programme (2 copies) and pamphlet (Court cues, October-November 1984). The Court Theatre presents Circa. "Conversations with a fainthearted feminist", by Jill Tweedie & Heather Lindsay. Directed by Susan Wilson. Court Studio, 25 August - 8 September 1984. Programme "84 Charing Cross Rd", by Helene Hanff. Directed by Jonathan Elsom. Court Theatre, 5 May 1984. Programme (2 copies) "Footrot Flats", by Murray Ball, adapted by Roger Hall, A K Grant and Philip Norman. Directed by Elric Hooper. Court Theatre 1984. Programme. "A man for all seasons", by Robert Bolt. Directed by Murree Hutchinson. Court Theatre, 24 March 1984. Programme (2 copies) "'Night, Mother", by Marsha Norman. Directed by Elizabeth O'Connor. Court Studio, 16 June 1984. Programme (2 copies) "The perfectionist", by David Williamson, directed by Elizabeth O'Connor. Court Studio, 12 May 1984. Programme. "The real thing", by Tom Stoppard. Directed by Aileen O'Sullivan. Court Theatre, 9 June 1984. Programme (2 copies) "The threepenny opera", by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill. Directed by Elric Hooper. Court Theatre, 18 August 1984. Programme "True west", by Sam Shepard. Directed by Elizabeth O'Connor. Court Theatre, 25 September 1984. Programme. "Wednesday to come", by Renee. Directed by Alex Gilchrist. Court Theatre, 3 November 1984. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 15 theatre programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Photolithographs on programmes and fliers, sizes around 210 mm.

Date: 1976

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1976

Description: Includes: Ticket folder March 1976, and two typescript fliers for "Miss Julie"; "Songs to Uncle Scrim" and "Sweet nothin's". "Absurd person singular", by Alan Ayckbourn. Directed by Elric Hooper; designed by Janet Williamson. 15 December 1976. Programme (2 copies) and newsletter. "As Dorothy Parker once said", devised by Elric Hooper, featuring Alannah O'Sullivan / "Sweet nothin's", devised by Janet Findlay and Cathy Downes, directed by Jean Betts. May 1976. Flier. Cometogether 76: "An evening with Charles Dickens", presented by Derek Bolt, courtesy of the Fortune Theatre Dunedin. Programme (2 copies) Cometogether 76: Amamus Theatre group presents "Gallipoli". Directed by Paul Maunder. Programme Cometogether 76: "A marvellous party", with Noel Coward and his music. A Mercury Theatre production. Programme (2 copies) Cometogether 76: Yass Hakoshima Mime Theatre. Programme (2 copies) Bruce Mason. "Courting Blackbird; a theme and variations in the baroque style", written and performed by Bruce Mason. Stage management and lighting by Stephen Crane. Hannah Playhouse. 19 October 1976. Programme (2 copies with turquoise colouring, one black and white) "Equus", by Peter Shaffer. Directed by Mervyn Thompson; designed by Raymond Boyce; horses trained by Elric Hooper and Deirdre O'Connor. Downstage on tour (with "A state of siege", "Songs to Uncle Scrim", "A day in the life", "As Dorothy Parker once said", "All's fair in love and war". Hastings, Napier, Waipukurau, Hawera, New Plymouth, March - April 1976. Programme (2 copies) "Female transport", by Steve Gooch. Directed by Colin McColl; designed by Janet Williamson. Hannah Playhouse, 10 November 1976. Programme (2 copies) and newsletter. "Happy birthday Wanda June", by Kurt Vonnegut jr. Directed by Nonnita Rees; designed by Raymond Boyce. Hannah Playhouse, 29 March 1976. Programme (2 copies) "Miss Julie" by August Strindberg. Directed by Jan Prettejohns. Hannah Playhouse, 3 July 1976. Folded programme or poster. "Not Christmas but Guy Fawkes", by Bruce Mason, a new solo performance. Hannah Playhouse. 10-22 May 1976. Programme (2 copies) "Not Christmas by Guy Fawkes", by Bruce Mason; a new solo performance. 26 - 31 July 1976. Programme. "The Robbie Horror Show" [political revue about Sir Robert Muldoon], written and directed by John Banas; musical direction Stephen McCurdy; design Garth Frost; "Songs to Uncle Scrim", devised by Mervyn Thompson, music by Stephen McCurdy; "Songs for the Fourth Reich", by Bertolt Brecht, Kurt Weill, Paul Dessau and Hans Eissler; musical direction Stephen McCurdy. Touring programme [1976 or 1977]. (2 copies) Double bills: "A state of siege", adapted by Mervyn Thompson from the novel by Janet Frame; designed by Garth frost; "Songs to Uncle Scrim", lyrics by Mervyn Thompson, music by Stephen McCurdy. [April-May 1976]. Programme (2 copies) "Sweet nothin's", devised by and starring Janet Findlay and Cathy Downes. Directed by Jean Betts. Flier (2 copies) "Three sisters", by Anton Chekhov. Directed by Mervyn Thompson; designed by Raymond Boyce. Hannah Playhouse. 27 May 1976. Programme (2 copies) "Ubu", by Alfred Jarry. Directed by John Banas; designed by Murray Hutchinson; musical direction by Stephen McCurdy; lighting design by Stephen Crane. With Elric Hooper as Ubu. Hannah Playhouse, 22 September 1976. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets and flier, sizes varying below 250 mm. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Downstage Theatre, 2014.

Date: 1986

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1986

Description: Includes: University of Otago Department of Music presents the premiere performances of "The birds", after Aristophanes. Words and music by John Drummond. Allen Hall Theatre, 5-13 July 1986. Programme Academy Opera. "La clemenza di Tito" by Mozart. Musical director of Jubilate Singers - Martin Setchell. Catholic Cathedral (Christchurch), 18 October 1986. Programme (2 copies) Company of Musical Players Inc. Musical variety 1986. Producer Mary Weston; musical director Joyce Brown. [Wellington, 1986]. Programme Stewart Macpherson and the Spirit of Adventure Trust. "The pirates of Penzance". St James Theatre, Auckland, 10 October [1986]. Flier "The Rocky Horror Show. State Opera House, commencing 14 May [1986]. Typescript flier Wellington Polytechnic Music Department presents "The threepenny opera", by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill. Producer Flora Edwards; musical director Simon Tipping (With Paul Whelan, Jenny Wollerman, Bruce Greenfield, etc). University Memorial Theatre, 30 October - 2 November 1986. Programme, and pamphlet (2 copies of pamphlet) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes and fliers, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: [ca 1986]

From: O'Sullivan, Vincent Gerard, 1937- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8612-046

Description: Typed, corrected and annotated script of an untitled review, written for drama students in Adelaide. Includes photographs of the production. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1982

Reference: Eph-C-OPERA-1982

Description: Comprises the following posters: 1982: Wellington Gilbert & Sullivan Society. "HMS Pinafore preceded by Trial by Jury"; State Opera House, 21-23, 26-30 October 1982. "Happiness is a Warm Gun - John Lennon Performed". Circa Theatre, Wellington, 16-28 March. [1982] Opera Technique. "Sings hits from Sigmund Romberg's 'Desert Song'". Musical co-ordinator Revel Rice. (With contacts Enid Abraham, Beverley Reid); Wellington Savage Club Rooms, Willeston street, Wellington, Saturday 18 September [1982] De La Tour Opera Trust. "La Traviata". Musical director Alan Foster, producer Peter Coates. (With Frances Green, Greta Crawley, Timothy Hawley, Frank Carter, Rosemary Quinn, and Les Dorizac); Memorial Theatre, Victoria University of Wellington, 21-25 September [1982] (2 copies of one poster, and 1 of another illustatred poster) "Marianna". Newtown Community Centre, 18-22 August [1982] (2 copies). Royal Christchurch Musical Society. "A Concert performance of the Opera AIDA G Verdi", (With Rita Hunter, Margreta Elkins, Anthony Benfell, Noel Mangin, Roger Creagh, Bruce Carson, Heather Taylor, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, and guest conductor Vanco Cavdarski). Town Hall, Christchurch, 10 November; Town Hall, Wellington, 13 November [1982] (2 copies) National Opera of New Zealand. Kurt Weill/Bertholdt Brecht "Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny". Auckland/Customhouse Theatre, 24 April -22 May; Whangarei/Forum North, 26-29 May; Wellington/State Opera House 3-12 June [1982]. (2 copies) National Opera of New Zealand. "Benjamin Britten's The Turn of the Screw". Directed by Raymond Hawthorn; musical director Juan Matteucci. His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland, 20-28 August; State Opera House, Wellington, 10-18 September [1982]. (2 copies) Victoria University Music Society. "Don't Let's Have a Revolution Today". Story by Michael Travers, Peter King, Zak Reddan, Matthew Davidson, and Quentin Conway; music and lyrics by Matthew Davidson; musical director Grahame [Graham] McPhail. (With Mark Harris, Jonathan Graham, RoseAnne McElroy, Virginia Wynne, Joanne Stoanes, Peter King, Matthew Wright, Adele Mclay, and members of the Victoria University of Wellington Choir). Memorial Theatre, Victoria University of Wellington, 5-7 August [1982]. (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). 14 posters. Physical Description: Off-set printed, photolithograph, and hand-coloured posters, sizes varying up to 450 x 350 mm.

Date: 1961

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

Reference: D-027-001/002

Description: Shows costume designs for Venus (Jacquie Oswald), Minerva (Gillian Francis), Paris (Kevin Baddeley), Waiter (John Ashley), and Juno (Jill Sunderland). On the designer's own inventory as item number 14/115. Quantity: 2 drawing(s). Physical Description: Crayon and gouache on board, sizes varying from 570 x 510 mm, to 570 x 770 mm.

Date: 1988

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1988

Description: Includes: Membership application "Join us at Downstage". 1988 (2 copies) "After the crash", by Roger Hall. Directed by Geroge Webby. Hannah Playhouse, 25 November 1988. Programme (2 copies) "Gulls", by Robert Hewett. Directed by Robyn Nixon. 22 April 1988. Programme (2 copies) and flier (2 copies) "Jones & Jones", by Vincent O'Sullivan, directed by Colin McColl 30 August 1988; and "The rivers of China", by Alma de Groen, directed by Cathy Downes, 7 October 1988. Programme (2 copies), invitation card (2 copies) and flier "Judy", by Terry Wale. With Ellie Smith. Opens 31 July [1988]. Flyer only "Les liaisons dangereuses", by Christopher Hampton. Direction Colin McColl; starring James Beaumont and Sylvia Rands. Opens 4 June [1988]. Flyr only "Steaming", by Nell Dunn. Directed by Colin McColl. Downstage, revival 9 January 1987 [ie 1988]. Programme (2 copies) "The Threepenny Opera", by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill. Music by Six Volts. 27 February [1988]. Flier only (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets sizes varying below 250 mm. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Downstage Theatre.