Brunton, Alan Mervyn, 1946-2002

Date: 1980

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1980

Description: Includes: Chameleon Circus [cabaret performance]. Group constists of Aileen Davidson, Tim Hyde, Garth Frost, May Lloyd, Elizabeth Tolley, Stephen McCurdy. Includes photographs of the performers. Performances at the Govett Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth, 12-13 April 1980. Flyer. The Company of Musical Players presents Music Hall 1980. Producer-Musical director, Bob Whyte. Musical co-ordinator and orchestra leader, Joyce Brown. Programme. (2 copies). The Dick Emery show [with] Dick Emery, Laurie Dee, Jodi Vaughan, Gray Bartlett & The Showband. Ace of Clubs. Souvenir brochure 1980 [to be unfolded as a poster] Foxton Little Theatre presents Music Hall. Director John Hornblow. 3-10 May 1980. Programme The Mask Project presents Mask-A-Reading. Performers consist of Victoria Boyack, Tim Denton, Gillian Clark, Rob Jayne, Matthew Fisher, Murray Edmond. 1980. Programme. Red Mole. NZ Students Arts Council presents NZ Tour, Feb-March'80. Performers include, Allan Brunton, Sally Rodwell, Deborah Hunt, Jan Preston, Martin Edmond, John Davies and Neil Hannan. Public shows - Wellington 9-10 February, State Opera House; Hamilton 15-16 February, Founders Theatre; Palmerston North 21-22 February, Opera House; Dunedin 29 February, Concert Chamber. Campus shows - Otago University 28 February; Lincoln College 1 March; Canterbury University 2 March; Victoria University 4 March; Massey University 5 March; Waikato Students Union 6 March; Auckland University 7-8 March. 1980. Flyer. (3 copies). I'll Never Dance Down Bugis St Again with Red Mole. Majestic Cabaret, Wellington. 8 June 1980. Ticket. (2 copies). Oliver's Cabaret, no.5 Lloyd Street, Wellington. Billy Washington's Drifters recreating the fabulous 50s and 60s as only they can, 18-20 September. Les Girls Hollywood Nites, 29-30 September [and] 5-8 October (also one performance at Upper Hutt Town Hall, 1 October). Miss World Glamour Spectacular starring Miss World 1979-80 (Miss Bermuda Gina Swainson); runner up Miss United Kingdom (Carolyn Seaward); Miss New Zealand 1980 (Miss Waikato Vicki-Lee Hemi); Wellington's own Tracy McIntyre. Lower Hutt Town Hall one night only. Diamond Lil's Travelling Road Show, at Olivers 13-17 October, and Lower Hutt Town Hall 20 October. Christmas Scandals, a Christmas Review at the Caltex Lounge. 1980. Flyer. Quantity: 7 programmes and flyers. 4 duplicates. Physical Description: Booklets and flyers, sizes varying up to 210 x 168 mm. Provenance: Some items donated by Noelene Wevell, Wellington, in 1998.

Date: 1990 - 1992

Reference: Eph-A-BATS-1990/1992

Description: Includes programmes for: 1990: BATS Fringe Fest; the blurb book [1990] Wilder Productions presents "Blue sky boys", by Ken Duncan, featuring Tim Balme & Michael Galvin as the Everly Brothers. BATS Theatre, 14 June - 2 July [1990]. Programme, and 2 large postcards "The brute", by Anton Chekhov. Directed by Leigh Ransfield, a Black Hole production. BATS Theatre, 2-23 June [1990]. Programme The Big Straw Company presents "Coming attractions", a comedy by Ted Tally, starring Eddie Campbell, Jed Brophy, Peter McAllum, Deborah Cuzens, Jeff Boyd, Susan Brady. BATS Theatre, 18 July - 4 August [1990]. Flier Eclectic Company. "The conquest of the South Pole", by Manfred Karge, translated by Tinch Minter & Anthony Vivis. Directed by Simon Bennett. [31 January-24 February 1990]. Programme The Improvisors present "Improvisations by candlelight". 28 September - 6 October [1990?]. White flier "Just Frank", by Vince Foxall. Directed by Edward Campbell. BATS Theatre, from 5 September [1990]. Programme (2 copies) "Kiss me kill me", by Theatre At Large. Director Tommy Honey. Opening BATS Theatre 8 August 1990. Flier with attached ticket"Merchants of Venus"; dances by Shona McCullagh, Marianne Schultz, Felicity Molloy, Debra McCulloch, with John Gibson, Judith Froude, Kilda Northcott, Taiaroa Royal. BATS Theatre, 13-17 March 1990. Programme 1991: BATS Fringe Fest; the blurb book [1991] (2 copies) The Improvisors. "The adults' guide to love in the 90s". BATS Theatre 14-25 May [1991]. Yellow flier "Charity Cartwright's family disunion", from a story by Sally Rodwell (With performers Sally Rodwell, Gloria Hildred, Alan Brunton; publicist Madeline McNamara. BATS Theatre 12-16 March 1991. Flier only Pushing Up Daisies Collective presents "Dead tragic", devised by Michael Williams; directed by Christine Asher. BATS Theatre [1991]. Programme (2 copies) John Pheloung is the "One man guy"; a comedy about love & songwriting. 4 shows only. BATS Theatre 27-30 Nov [1991]. Programme 1992: Mime International presents "Androcles and the lion, and other mimes", directed by Robert Bennett. BATS Theatre, 7-12 September 1992. Programme Fringe Fest '92. BATS programme [booklet] "Belladonna", a comic face-lift on the beauty industry, by Michele Hine. BATS Theatre, 19 November - 5 December [1992]. Flier "A dangerous game", a comedy by Friedrich Durrenmatt, directed by Danny Mulheron. BATS, 6-29 August [1992]. Promotional pamphlet (2 copies), and invitation to Miss Eileen Bone "Let's spend the night together", a stand-up comedy by Anthony McCarten; directed by Duncan Smith, starring Timothy Balme. BATS Theatre 3-28 September [1992]. Flier only "Miss Julie", a play by Strindberg. Director Eleanor Aitken. [BATS Theatre, 1992]. Programme (2 copies) "To", by Jim Cartwright, with Bridget Armstrong and Richard Hanna. Direction Paul Sonne; design John Parker. 29 April - 16 May [1992]. Promotional pamphlet / poster Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints and photocopies, sizes around 210 x 145 mm.

Date: 1989

Reference: Eph-B-DRAMA-1989

Description: Includes: The Globe Theatre. "Blood wedding", by Federico Garcia Lorca; directed by Gordon Brough; designed by Ian Kingsford-Smith. 10-18 March 1989. Newsletter March 1989 Comedy-to-nite, from Spot-Litez Theatre. St Aidan's Hall Miramar Ave, 15-18 April [1989]. Flyer only All persons interested in joining Spot-Litez Theatre please phone 893-271, 6pm - 9 pm [1989]. Flyer Red Mole's "Comrade Savage", the secret history of the Labour Party. Script Alan Brunton; music Bill Direen, Jean McAllister, Michelle Scullion; performers Alan Brunton, Madeline McNamara, Sally Rodwell, Michelle Scullion. Newtown Community Centre, 13-29 October [1989] Flyer (2 copies) and small card Mana Little Theatre presents "50/50", Roger Hall's comedy, directed by Fae Johnson. 41-23 July [1989]. Flyer only The Great New Zealand Stage Production Company proudly presents "Ladies' night", written by Anthony McCarten and Stephen Sinclair; directed by Susan Wilson [1989]. Programme "St Mark's Gospel"; a solo performance of the authorised King James verson, presented by Patrick Smyth. National Library Theatre, 16 February - 5 March [1989]. Booking form "The sex fiend", by Stephen Sinclair & Danny Mulheron; directed by Duncan Smith. (With Rachel Nash, Katherine Beasley, Micheala Rooney, Michael McLeod, Vivienne Labone, Peter McAllum, Stephen Sinclair. [1989]. Programme The Gallery Players. "Woman with head" (with Juliet Furness); and "The urinal, Mrs Fish and the Prime Minister" (with Helen Seaton). [1989?. Flyer Quantity: 10 programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Photocopies and offset prints, varying sizes up to quarto. Provenance: Several items donated by Sue Dunlop, in 2007. Transfers: Other material from Sue Dunlop is housed at MS-Papers-8894 and PAColl-9283..

Date: 1974 - 1975

By: Pharazyn, Conrad, -2003

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-Sonic-1974/1975

Description: Includes: 1974: The NZBC presents the Sonic Circus, a festival of contemporary New Zealand music; designed by Jack Body. Victoria University, Saturday 9 March [1974]. Programme (designed by Conrad Pharazyn). Folded green programme Enjoy music with a difference. NZBC Sonic Circus. A total sound environment spectacular. Victoria University, Saturday 9 March 1974. Flier. 1975: Sonic 2. Presented by the NZBC. Designed and co-ordinated by Jack Body, with Ian Hunter, Sam Pilsbury, Alan Brunton. [Complete folder of ephemera, programmes, fliers]. (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: 1997 - 1999

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1997/1999

Description: Includes: 1997: CPA Capital Performing Arts, at "The Pines". Music of comedy and tragedy (Conductor Gary Wilby, with soloists Celia Falchi, Corinne Bridge, David Skinner, Joyce Brown, Alan Brunton). 13 May [1997]. Blue flier The Great Moscow Ice Show; international spectacular, in New Zealand for the very first time. Programme booklet [1997] Caroline E Waltz's Stand-up Comedy seminar. Wellington Performing Arts Centre, Studio 2, 18-24 Allen Street, 29 June 1997. Flier 1998: Regent Theatre Trust Board. Regent Alive [Festival]. Broadway, Palmerston North, 2-17 May 1998. Official souvenir programme Show-Biz-To-Go. Lunch with the stars at Cafe Cabaret. Devised and produced by Lee Hatherly; production manager Cerridwyn Young; with Ellie Smith, Mark Lipman, Roger Wilson, Daniel Rabarts. Fringe Festival 1998. Flier / programme 1999: World famous British medium Robert Brown. Workshop "Your psychic development". Johnsonville Community Centre, 31 July 1999. [and] "An evening of spirit communication" 28-30 July [1999] Double-sided blue flier with portrait photo; and blue ticket Celebrating a century of humour; 25th New Zealand International Magicians Convention. Convenor Michael Woolf. Lower Hutt Little Theatre & other venues, Easter 1999. Souvenir programme Star & Garter Players present at enormous expense an all new tribute to old time music hall (With Kevin Baddiley, Monique Bradley, Susan Warner, Betty Adams, James Antonio Masefield, Douglas Campbell, Neil Hennessy. Porirua Little Theatre, 25-28 November 1999. Orange flier; and song sheet Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, fliers, booklets, sizes up to 330 mm.

Date: 1976

By: New Zealand Poetry Society Inc

Reference: Eph-C-POETRY-1976-01

Description: Poster shows an arrangement of text. The year may be 1971 or 1976. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print, 410 x 315 mm.

Date: Winter 1974 - 01 Jan 1974

From: Waiata Recordings. Recordings of New Zealand poetry

Reference: OHInt-0550/09

Description: Keith Sinclair reading continued from OHInt-0550/08 Recordings made for a long playing record Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT7-0033 Quantity: 1 7" reel(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other inventory includes titles of poems recorded.

Date: 1976

From: Wedde, Ian Curtis, 1946- : Collection

Reference: MSX-9185

Description: Notebook containing addresses, lists, draft theatre reviews, and notes for issues two and three of arts magazine 'Spleen' (co-edited by Ian Wedde with Alan Brunton). Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1969

From: Wedde, Ian Curtis, 1946- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11624-011

Description: Comprises inwards correspondence dated 1969. Some letters are undated. Names selectively indexed. Includes letter with poems by Bill Manhire. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript

Date: 1970

From: Wedde, Ian Curtis, 1946- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11624-012

Description: Comprises inwards correspondence dated 1970. Some letters are undated. Names selectively indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript

Date: 1972

From: Wedde, Ian Curtis, 1946- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11624-014

Description: Comprises inwards correspondence dated 1972. Some letters are undated. Names selectively indexed. Includes letter and poem 'The Purple Turtle' by Bob Orr, and poems 'Synthetic Cities' by Russell Haley and 'Balloon Masque' by Jan [Kemp?]. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript

Date: 1974

From: Wedde, Ian Curtis, 1946- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11624-016

Description: Comprises inwards correspondence dated 1974. Some letters are undated. Names selectively indexed. Includes cards, copy of PEN Gazette November 1974, and a circular about 'Made Over' poetry collection by Ian Wedde. Includes letter and poems (in English and German) by John of RD 4 Blenheim and Sibly Hall, Reading, England. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript

Date: 1980-1982

From: Wedde, Ian Curtis, 1946- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11624-066

Description: Comprises papers relating to a publishing venture, Spleen Publications Right Here Books. Includes inward and outward correspondence, short story 'A Night in the Life..of a Sydney Taxi Driver' by Martin Edmond, address list, and short stories by Gerard Smithyman. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript

Date: 1976, 1979-1982, 1984

From: Wedde, Ian Curtis, 1946- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11624-074

Description: Comprises inwards correspondence dated 1976, 1979 to 1982 and 1984. Some letters are undated. Includes letters from Herman of Ponsonby regarding his poetry dated 1982, and a photograph of Michele Leggott. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, photograph Processing information: Names selectively indexed.

Date: 1982-1987, 1989

From: Wedde, Ian Curtis, 1946- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11624-079

Description: Comprises copies of outwards correspondence dated 1982 to 1987, and 1989. Some letters are undated. Names selectively indexed. Letters to Allen Curnow are accompanied by handwritten drafts of the letters. Folder includes curriculum vitae for Ian Wedde, reference for Michele Leggott dated 1986, and a sheaf of letters to contacts in Canada and United States written prior to a reading tour in North America by Ian Wedde in 1983. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript

Date: 1983-1986

From: Wedde, Ian Curtis, 1946- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11624-072

Description: Comprises inwards correspondence dated between 1983 and 1986, plus two outwards letters. Some letters are undated. Names selectively indexed. Includes associated material: an address list for descendants of James Heberley, curriculum vitae for Ian Wedde written in 1986, a 'Historical Studies' serial article by J.O.C Phillips 'Musing in Maoriland - or Was There a Bulletin School in New Zealand?', copies of poem 'The Fall in America' by Ian Wedde, change of address for Salman Rushdie dated 1984, press kit for David Eggleton, an unattributed poem 'Denial of a Lyric', an early version of the book cover for 'Symmes Hole', copy of radio play script 'Korora', two poems by Elizabeth of Auckland University staff, birth card and photograph of James Nicholas John Fryer, and an article by Leigh. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript

Date: [nd]

From: Wedde, Ian Curtis, 1946- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11624-175

Description: Comprises papers relating to 'See Hear Now' exhibition and associated events curated by Ian Wedde and Gregory Burke, and designed by Leon van den Eijkel, at Wellington City Art Gallery in 1990. Includes notes, exhibition design papers, inwards letter, and photocopies of magazine articles. Source of title - Supplied by donor Arrangement: Originally delivered in a box labelled 'Projects 1989-2002' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript, mss, printed matter

Date: 1976

From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers

Reference: 80-387-045

Description: Comprises six assignment bulletins on typography from the New Zealand Technical Correspondence Institute and two copies of a pamphlet for the Four New Zealand Poets tour 1976 (one copy is signed by Sam Hunt and Hone Tuwhare). Arrangement: Previously arranged as 80-387 Box two Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: printed material

Date: 1975-1977

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

Reference: Eph-B-CIRCA-1975/1977

Description: Includes: 1975: “Circa Theatre: A new professional theatre for Wellington” Circa Theatre, 1975. Flyer (letter written by Carolyn Henwood; Circa Theatre secretary) 1976: “Children’s puppet shows”, by White Rabbit Puppet Theatre. Musical director Rose Wedde. Featuring Alan Brunton, Deborah Hunt, and Sally Rodwell. Circa Theatre, from 3 July 1976. Flyer (“Circa News”) “Circa Theatre”, Circa Theatre 1976. Invitation to become a friend of Circa. Flyer (2 copies) “Dracula”, Circa Theatre, from 7 December 1976. Flyer “Glide Time”, by Roger Hall. Circa Theatre, from 11 August 1976. Flyer (letter written by Carolyn Henwood; Circa Theatre secretary) 1977: “Antigone”, by Jean Anouilh; directed by Ray Henwood. Cast includes: Kevin Woodhill, Margaret Burnett, Wickham Pack, Peter Sakey, Joanna Derrill, Peter McCauley, Christopher Woodhill, and Pat Smyth. Circa Theatre, from 7 September 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre News” dated 4th October 1977 “The Constant wife”, by Somerset Maugham; directed by Anne Flannery. Cast includes: Frances Edmond, Prue Langbein, Michael McGrath, Helen Pankhurst [Panckhurst], Peter McCauley, Marcus Rishworth, Ian McClymont, and Christine Bartlett. Circa Theatre, from 25 March 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre Newsletter” dated 15.3.77 “Dusa, Fish, Stas and Vi”, by Pam Gems. Directed and designed by Grant Tilly. Starring Glenys Levistam, Adele Chapman, Allanah O’Sullivan, and Susan Wilson. Circa Theatre, from 1 August 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre News Letter” dated 20th July 1977 “Gentleman prefer blondes”, adapted from the book by Anita Loos; starring Jane Waddell, and Sarah Delahunty. Circa Theatre, from 20 October 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre News” dated 4th October 1977 “Hynoonie and the sun snatchers” , written and performed by Frances Edmond, Garth Frost, Prue Langbein, Stephen McCurdy, and Peter McCauley. Circa Theatre, from 9 May 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre News” dated 26 April 1977 “Knock knock”, by Jules Feifer. Directed by Ross Jolly. Starring Ken Blackburn, Cathy Downes, Michael Haigh, and Grant Tilly. Circa Theatre, from 4 May 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre News” dated 26 April 1977 “Package deal”, by John Banas. Cast includes: Michael Haigh, Christopher Hampson, John O’Leary, Peter McCauley, Joy Watson, and Frances Edmond. Circa Theatre, from 19 June 1977. Flyer “Circa Newsletter” dated 13.6.77 “Middle age spread”, by Roger Hall. Directed by Michael Haigh. Starring Grant Tilly, Jane Waddell, Dorothy McKegg, Donna Akersten, and John Reid. Circa Theatre, from 16 November 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre incorporated” dated 8th November 1977 “Remembering Ruth Draper”, with Prue Langbein; assisted by Michael McGrath and Anne Flannery. Circa Theatre, 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre Newsletter” dated 15.3.77 “Treats”, by Christopher Hampton; directed by Anthony Groser. Starring Anne Budd, John Callan, and Tony Hiles. Circa Theatre, from 12 October 1977. Flyer “Circa Theatre News” dated 4th October 1977; and small poster. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Beverley Thomson in 2013; one flier by Judith Fyfe in 2017.

Date: 1970 - 1999

Reference: Eph-D-POETRY-1900s

Description: Includes: 1975: The New Zealand Students' Arts Council presents four New Zealand poets: Sam Hunt, Hone Tuwhare, Alan Brunton, Denis Glover; with compositions from Alan Smythe and Wystan Curnow. In your town; book now ... With support from the Queen Elizabeth 2nd Arts Council [1975] 1978: Radio New Zealand. The last word(s) in good taste! Sam Hunt & Gary McCormick; Poets on the run (agains!). Circa Theatre, 1 October [1978] 1979: Five poets: Alan Loney, Ian Wedde, Anne French, Bill Manhire, Rachel McAlpine. National Art Gallery, Sunday 22nd April [1979] ca 1980/1982: Giving poetry a good name. Kiwi poets Sam Hunt & Gary McCormick. Sponsored by the Australia-New Zealand Foundation, New Zealand Literary Fund. Sam Hunt's Poetry Party, with Gary McCormick (2 copies, slightly differing) 1980s: Performance poet Ged Maybury. Wednesday 4th U.C.R. [ca 1986?] (2 copies) 1981?: Sam Hunt, Gary McCormick. Blue suede shoes national tour [1981?] 1983: Sam Hunt. Penguin. Venue City Art Gallery, Date Thurs 25th AugustNew Zealand Students Arts Council / Penguin Books. [1983] (3 copies) Sam Hunt, Hammond Gamble, Gary McCormick. Poetry, laughter & the Blues. Appearing at Unicorn Room, Hotel St George, Sunday 21st August [1982] (2 copies) 1984: Hammond Gamble (solo) and Gary McCormick. Heat: Rave: Tour. Hotel St George, Unicorn Room, Sunday 15th Jan [1984] 1985: Celebrated poet Sam Hunt in concert. Cricketers Arms, Wed 27 Thurs 28 ... Management Brian Sweeney ... photo Guy Robinson; design Headlines Publicity [1985] 1986: New Zealand Book Council. New Zealand poets [1986] (4 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying.