Children's plays

Date: 1963-1983

From: Shearer, Ann, active 1951-2014: Papers relating to Anne de Roo

Reference: MS-Papers-11833-1

Description: Folder contains papers relating to Anne de Roo, author of books for older children. The folder mainly comprises correspondence written from 1963-1983, sent from de Roo (who signs the letters 'Andy') to Ann Shearer. The letters cover the time while de Roo was living abroad in England in the 1960s, as well as her return to New Zealand in 1973. The letters discuss her life in England and in Palmerston North, daily events, her thoughts and feeling, and updates on mutual friends and family. The letters also discuss her books, plays and other writings, and rehearsals for children's theatre productions of her works. There are frequent mentions of her apartment and housing situations. Some letters have annotations by Shearer. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 2001, 2002, 2004, [ca 2020]

From: Ephemera donated to and collected by the Alexander Turnbull Library from 2020

By: Wellington Museum

Reference: EPH-A-NOVEMBER-2020/11

Description: Ephemera donated to the Library in November 2020 concerning the arts in New Zealand, mainly in the Lower North Island; undated material likely collected in 2020. Includes: Leaflet from Wellington Museum; Booklet for Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival, 19 February to 1 March 2020; Business card for Sierra Roberts, artist; Two cards for 'While the Sun Stood Still' by Darnah Chenery; Flier for Joseph Kieninger Gallery, Waitarere Beach; Catalogue for exhibition by John Walsh at Page Galleries, entitled 'Uawa Tolaga Bay', 15 October to 7 November 2020; Flier for exhibition at Mitchell Studios,Khandallah, Wellington, by Victora Saunders and Darnah Chenery, entitled 'Sentient', 21 October to 14 November 2020; Flier for exhibition at Thistle Hall, Wellington, entitled 'The Land We Love', 22 to 27 September [2020]; Card for Geraldine Burns Photography; Card for 'Festival of Posts & Garden Art', at Anam Cara Gardens, Otaki, 18 to 26 January 2020; Two fliers for Merrilyn Jaquerry, wildlife artist; Two cards for Tony Sly Pottery, Raglan; Ticket for 'The Junebug Symphony' at the International Festival of the Arts, Wellington, 9 March 2004; Programme for play 'Supernan' by Carl Nixon, performed at the Red Brick Hall, 7 to 21 April 2001 Catalogue for Embroidery Exhibition at the NZ Academy of Fine Arts, Wellington, 6 to 21 July 2002; Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 18 pieces of ephemera..

Date: 1930 - 1932

From: [Posters for drama productions in New Zealand in the 1930s].

By: Whitmore, Patricia Gwendolen (Dr), 1912-2015

Reference: Eph-C-DRAMA-1932-01

Description: Each of the four posters is headed with a decorative picture. The names of the shows are: "French without tears!", "Cottages and castles", "Troubadour programme", and a composite one showing both the second and third show. Two of the posters were printed in Auckland, and one show was given at Lewis Eady's Hall, Auckland. The Joan and Betty Rayner Strolling Players appear to have visited New Zealand after their New York tour of 1928, and after the Theatre of Youth closed in Sydney. Using a perpetual calendar, the date Thursday 3rd March mentioned on one NZ poster, would fall in 1932. Quantity: 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Letterpress on posters, sizes ranging from 430 x 185 mm, to 300 x 185 mm. Provenance: Donated by Dr Patricia Whitmore in 1999.

Date: [ca 1900s-1919]

From: Clark, Morton, fl 1900s :Photographs

Reference: PA1-o-1548

Description: Photographs taken and collected by Morton Clark and family. Includes photographs of school children from 1914-1918. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 125 x 160 mm

Date: 1988

From: Stover, Sue, 1953- : Collection relating to Beverley Jean Morris

Reference: MS-Papers-12850-3

Description: Comprises one typed letter from Geraldine McDonald to Beverley Jean Morris dated 11 October 1988 and three typed plays written by McDonald. Also contains the original envelope McDonald sent them in. In the letter McDonald is asking Morris if she could suggest any changes or revisions to her plays, titled "A Family Affair", "Being Met Together", and "Aunt Gwenny's Real Life Story". Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Materials delivered to the Library in the envelope which has been retained and kept with the item.

Date: [ca 1911]

From: Richmond family : Papers

Reference: 77-173-56/3

Description: Notebooks containing draft of Lost of found or Motherly's luck. A play set in Crewkerne, Somerset written by M E Richmond. Mr & Mrs Motherly are a happy couple with 16 children. Mrs Motherly does not look a day older than her eldest daughter. She has but one fault - she cannot keep a diary and hence or her misfortunes arise. Her eight boys are lost one midsummer night's eve and not being able to find either themselves or their family are forced to become Brownies on the Yeovil Road, Shortly after this sad event Mr Motherly id driven out of England by the conduct of the Suffragettes. The play was performed at the Opera House in aid of the Richmond Free Kindergarten Schools on 12-14 Sep [19--] Quantity: 1 folder(s) (7 notebooks).

Date: [ca 1870-1956]

From: Church of the Province of New Zealand Parish of Marton :Photographs of St Stephens Church and Parochial School

Reference: PAColl-2520

Description: Photographs of St Stephens Church and St Stephens Parochial School in Marton for the period ca 1896-1974 Quantity: 26 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: [ca March-April 1996]

From: Downstage Theatre (Wellington): Photographs of productions

Reference: PAColl-8784-43

Description: Photograph of Pigtales performers Lizzie Cook and Chris Harding, taken ca March-April 1995 by an unidentified photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Resin-coated paper print 15.2 x 10.1 cm

Date: [ca 1900s-1980s]

From: Brooklyn School (Wellington) :Photographs relating to Brooklyn School

Reference: PAColl-9544-1

Description: Includes school class and staff group photographs c1900s, 1919, 1921, 1926, 1928, 1930, 1933-1934, 1939 (Note: in some of the early class photographs children are holding toys); School concert cast 1911; Guy Fawkes Day collection for the Belgians c1915; Brooklyn soldiers memorial; 1978 school building fire; School picnic 1910; No 110 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn; Centenary cake. Quantity: 25 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s). 2 photocopy/ies.

Date: [ca December 1996]

From: Downstage Theatre (Wellington): Photographs of productions

Reference: PAColl-8784-55

Description: Photographs of Rose Beauchamp's shadow puppet show 'The Blue Shoe Show', taken ca December 1996 by an unidentified photographer. Quantity: 3 colour original photographic print(s). 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: [ca September-October 1997]

From: Downstage Theatre (Wellington): Photographs of productions

Reference: PAColl-8784-76

Description: Photographs of the Calico Young People's Theatre production of 'The Snow Queen', taken ca September-October 1997 by an unidentified photographer. Play adapted by Jenny Wake. Quantity: 5 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler photographic prints

Date: [ca 1911]

From: Richmond family : Papers

Reference: 77-173-56/1

Description: Lost of found or Motherly's luck. A play set in Crewkerne, Somerset written by M E Richmond. Mr & Mrs Motherly are a happy couple with 16 children. Mrs Motherly does not look a day older than her eldest daughter. She has but one fault - she cannot keep a diary and hence or her misfortunes arise. Her eight boys are lost one midsummer night's eve and not being able to find either themselves or their family are forced to become Brownies on the Yeovil Road, Shortly after this sad event Mr Motherly id driven out of England by the conduct of the Suffragettes. Advertising broadsheet and cyclostyled script Sometimes referred to as 'Motherleys' Luck' The play was performed at the Opera House in aid of the Richmond Free Kindergarten Schools on 12-14 Sep [19--] Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1995-1996]

From: Downstage Theatre (Wellington): Photographs of productions

Reference: PAColl-8784-52

Description: Photographs of the Downstage Theatre production of Witch Mother, taken ca 1995 by an unidentified photographer. Comprises photographs of Anne Chamberlain dressed as Witch Mother and Conrad Newport dressed as Mr Straightandnarrow. Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: [ca 1911]

From: Richmond family : Papers

Reference: 77-173-56/2

Description: Notebooks containing draft of Lost of found or Motherly's luck. A play set in Crewkerne, Somerset written by M E Richmond. Mr & Mrs Motherly are a happy couple with 16 children. Mrs Motherly does not look a day older than her eldest daughter. She has but one fault - she cannot keep a diary and hence or her misfortunes arise. Her eight boys are lost one midsummer night's eve and not being able to find either themselves or their family are forced to become Brownies on the Yeovil Road, Shortly after this sad event Mr Motherly id driven out of England by the conduct of the Suffragettes. Sometimes referred to as 'Motherleys' Luck' The play was performed at the Opera House in aid of the Richmond Free Kindergarten Schools on 12-14 Sep [19--] Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 notebooks).

Date: [1960s]

From: Thomas, Marguerite, 1891-1967: Literary papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6864-08

Description: Typescript of a play for children aged eight to 13 years by Sandra Sala, pseudonymn of Thomas Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca July 1995]

From: Downstage Theatre (Wellington): Photographs of productions

Reference: PAColl-8784-32

Description: Photograph of Anne Chamberlain dressed as the main character in the Downstage Theatre production of 'Witch Mother', taken ca July 1995 by an unidentified photographer. Inscriptions: Verso - top left - Witch Mother 96 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Resin-coated paper print 20.4 x 25.5 cm

Date: [ca March 1998]

From: Downstage Theatre (Wellington): Photographs of productions

Reference: PAColl-8784-86

Description: Photographs of the Downstage Theatre production of 'Knitwits', taken ca March 1998 by an unidentified photographer. Quantity: 4 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler prints

Date: [ca April 1997]

From: Downstage Theatre (Wellington): Photographs of productions

Reference: PAColl-8784-64

Description: Photographs of the Downstage Theatre production of 'The Singing Bus Queue', taken ca April 1997 by an unidentified photographer. Quantity: 3 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler photographic prints

Date: May 1994

From: Downstage Theatre (Wellington): Photographs of productions

Reference: PAColl-8784-18

Description: Photographs of the Downstage Theatre production of 'The Miss Muffet Show' created by Anne Forbes and Tim Denton, taken May 1994 by an unidentified photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler prints

Date: [ca 1963]

From: Marsh, Ngaio (Dame), 1895-1982 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1397-4/33

Description: Performed 1963, playscript, no annotations. A nine leaf interlude inserted at Act II Quantity: 1 folder(s).