Aristophanes, 450?-385? B.C.

Date: 1985

Reference: Eph-B-DRAMA-1985

Description: Includes: Wellington Playwrights' Association presents Rosalie Carey in "Charlie", and "Come-back", with Peace poets. Newtown Community Centre, 27 February - 2 March [1985]. Flyer only Wellington Playwrights' Assn presents Rosalie Carey in "Charlie"; a solo performance by actress, playwright Rosalie Carey of Wellington, and "Come-back", at Newtown Community Centre 27 Feb - 2 March. For the Peace Movement. Yellow flyer Mana Little Theatre presents "The dresser", by R Harwood. Studio, Plimmerton, Oct 31, Nov 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9. Flyer only "Faust; ein Schauerspiel". Drama House Studio Theatre, 93 Kelburn Parade, 19-21 July 1985. A performance in German. Flyer Come and see "The frogs", a comedy by Aristophanes performed by Rongotai College's Apollo Club and Wellington East Girls' College. Rongotai College, 6 & 9-10 May [1985]. Green flyer Spot-Litez presentz playz by Harold Pinter; poemz by Roger McGough. St Aidan's Hall, 22-24 April [1985]. Flyer "Stop that romantic staring"; a selection from the plays, poetry & songs of Bertolt Brecht, performed by Drama Studies students directed by Phil Mann. Hunter [Building, VUW], 3-5 May [1985]. Flyer only Mervyn Thompson. [Circular letter] To the women attempting to stop my play. 19 [February] 1985. The New Players present "Whose life is it anyway", by Brian Clark; directed by Olga Harding. Stage Door Theatre, Newland College, 16-27 April [1985]. Flyer "Wild cabbage", by James Beaumont; director James Beaumont. [23.10.1985]. Flyer / programme Quantity: 10 programmes and flyers.. Physical Description: Printed programmes and flyers, varying sizes up to quarto. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1977-1978

From: Unity Theatre :[Programmes, fliers and small posters relating to plays and dramatic performances]

Reference: Eph-B-UNITY-1977/1978

Description: Includes: 1977: Letter to members, dated 14 October 1977, re annual general meeting 6 November 1977 "Huis clos", by Jean Paul Sartre; director Howard Taylor (With Heather Lindsay, Lionel Rogers, Denise O'Connell, Bill Stalker). Small poster [1977?] (2 copies) "I am a camera", by John van Druten; directed by Helene Knox. A BATS Theatre production at Unity Theatre, 25 May - 4 June [1977]. Flier "Small change", by Peter Gill; directed by Stephen McElrea. Unity Theatre, 19 October - 5 November [1977]. Flier "The tempest", by William Shakespeare; directed by Paul Maunder. 3-26 March [1977]. Flier / programme (2 copies) and small poster (2 copies cream; 2 copies gold) "Vatzlav", [by] Slawomir Mrozek; directed by Phil Mann. Unity Theatre, 13 April - 7 May [1977]. Small poster (2 copies) 1978: "The adventures of Winnie The Pooh, by A A Milne; adapted and directed by Ralph McAllister. 10-20 May [1978]. Small poster (2 copies) "Blithe spirit", by Noel Coward. Unity Theatre, 8-18 November [1978]. Photocopied small poster and programme / flier "The dumb waiter", by Harold Pinter. 50 hours nonstop. Unity Theatre 12-14 May [1978?](As an integral part of the Save Unity Campaign). Small poster "The hostage", by Brendan Behan. Directed by Kevin Rush. Opens 11 October [1978]. Photocopied small poster (2 copies) and programme / flier (2 copies) "Lysistrata", by Aristophanes. Unity Theatre, from 19 July 1978. Small poster; and programme / flier "Mixed doubles; an entertainment on marriage". Directed and designed by Ewan [Ewen] Coleman. 6-16 December [1978]. Photocopied small poster (1 copy) and programme / flier (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photocopies and offset prints, sizes varying around 300 x 200 mm.

Date: 1958 - 1960

From: [Theatre programmes for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand. 1950-1959].

By: Harry H Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1958-01

Description: Flier advertising a performance by Raymond Boyce and Geraldine Kean, produced by the Community Arts Service in the Wellington Concert Chamber on September 9th and 10th. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on flier, 253 x 125 mm.

Date: 1992

Reference: Eph-A-DOWNSTAGE-1992

Description: Includes: Newsletter to Friends of the Festival 1992 (2 copies) "Daughters of heaven", by Michelanne Forster. Directed by Colin McColl. Hannah Playhouse, 29 May 1992. Programme and promotional pamphlet. "Death and the maiden", by Ariel Dorfmann. Directed by Colin McColl. Hannah Playhouse, 16 October 1992. Programme (2 copies) and promotional pamphlet (2 copies) "Hang on a minute mate", by Anthony McCarten, directed by Ross Jolly, with original music by the Warratahs, from the books by Barry Crump. Downstage Theatre, opens 14 February [1992]. Promotional shaped card. "Let's do it with Cole Porter", devised and directed by Raymond Hawthorne. Hannah Playhouse, 7 August 1992. Programme (2 copies), pamphlet (2 copies) and ticket. "Lysistrata", by Aristophanes. Adapted and directed by Michael Hurst. Hannah Playhouse, 3 April - 23 May 1992. Programme (Long version 2 copies; short version 2 copies), and promotional card "The rise and fall of Little Voice", by Jim Cartwright. Directed by William Walker. Hannah Playhouse, 27 November 1992. Programme (2 copies) and pamphlet (2 copies) "Sensitive new age guy", by Tobsha Learner. With Mark Hadlow. Programme (2 copies) and promotional brochure (2 copies) Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets sizes varying below 250 mm. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Downstage Theatre; one by Loretta Lander in 2014.

Date: 1958

Reference: D-039-005

Description: Bird puppet costume designs show two birds wearing Navy hats at the top left as bar-room chorus, a blue bird with a flower band on the head, two flapping birds at lower right and three lyre birds at lower left. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Acrylic, pen & ink on sheets, total dimensions, 610 x 700 mm.

Date: [ca 1980-1984]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-8612-078

Description: Translation of Lysistrata, adapted to reflect the political context of the Muldoon years Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1992

By: Harding, John, active 1990-2000s

Reference: A-375-025/038

Description: Includes costume sketches for the following characters from the play "Lysistrata" by Aristophanes: Naxos, Stratyllis (2), Drakes, Reconciliation, Myrrhine, Lysistrata, Archilocos / Archilochos (2), Panajodes, Lampito, Kallonike, Kinesias. Quantity: 14 drawing(s). Physical Description: Offset lithographs of watercolour and ink drawings, 300 x 210 mm. Transfers: From Photographic Archive - PAColl-7704-21 - Material from the same provenance also held in Oral History, Manuscripts and Archives, Ephemera Collection, and Photo Archive..

Date: 1958

From: Boyce, Raymond Stanley, 1928-2019 :[Forty-seven sheets of costume and set design drawings for productions in Wellington by New Zealand Ballet, Downstage, New Zealand Opera, and the Puppet Theatre 1957-1969]

Reference: C-164-036/042

Description: Costume design drawings; see child records for details. Quantity: 10 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Acrylic, pen and ink on art paper, sizes varying

Date: [ca 1970s]

From: [Programmes and ephemera of octavo size for drama productions in New Zealand]

By: Seresin, Harry, 1919-1994

Reference: Eph-A-DRAMA-1970s-undated

Description: Includes: Aristophanes "Lysistrata". 20 years, Braithwaite Theatre, 9-11 February. Though you may find it a bit of a drag, we would love your company in the garden of No. 8 Braithwaite (but see back page). [An invitation with illustrations from Aubrey Beardsley, to a dramatic performance, 1970s?] "Le bourgeois gentilhomme", by Moliere. Directed by Jean-Marc Lecaude. Performed by VUW Department of Romance Languages, 14-15 September [1972 or 1978]. Programme. Centrepoint Theatre (Palmerston North) presents "Bedroom farce", by Alan Ayckbourn. [no date. 1970s?] Programme. "Early morning", by Edward Bond. Directed by Rodney Kennedy (Assisted by Linden Cowell, James Mack, Chris Morgan... ). Dunedin? 1970s? Programme. (2 copies) Four Seasons Theatre; Wanganui's only professional theatre. Pamphlet with photo of David Smiles. [1970s] Four Seasons Theatre. "The poker session", by Hugh Leonard. Directed by Jean Crabtree. 1970s? Programme. Gateway Players present "The knack", by Ann Jellicoe. Designed and directed by Randell Wackrow. [Tauranga? 1970s?] Programme Kapiti Players Inc present "The late Christopher Bean", adapted by Emlyn Williams, produced by Ralph Hogg. Theatre, Ruahine Street, Paraparaumu. 1970s? Programme. Inter-Europe Spectacles, Paris. Direction Claude Beauclair. Ngaio Marsh Theatre, University of Canterbury, 28 June [late 1970s?]. Programme Interlude presents "The lady's not for burning", by Christopher Fry. Directed by Barbara Wardle. [1970s?] Programme. Little Dolphin Theatre presents the Onehunga Repertory Players in "The recluse", written and produced by Geoff Hemingway. 1970s? Programme. Living Theatre troupe. "Bluebeard", "But then" (film by Geoff Stevens), and "Futz", by Rochelle Owens. 1970s? Card only, with names of members of troupe. "Macrune's Guevara", directed by Marie Law; stage manager Hugh Stringleman [Christchurch? 1970s?]l. Programme Manawatu District Theatre Federation. One-act play festival (Pahiatua Repertory Society - "Don't wait for me", by David Campton, directed by Rosemary Lamberton; Wanganui Repertory Youth Group - "Burn up", by Derek Bowskill, directed by Paulane [sic] Mclean; Marton Players - "Second passenger", by John Bennett, directed by Pamela Taylor; Manawatu Theatre Society - "I spy", by John Mortimer, directed by Gillian Green; Massey University Drama Society - "The dock brief", by John Mortimer, directed by Julie Leggott). 9-11 July [1970s?]. Cover by Bruce Rennie. Marton Players. "The caretaker", by Harold Pinter. Produced by William White. [1970s]. Programme Masterton Little Theatre Society. A fully dramatized reading of "The red umbrella", a comedy in three acts by Brenda Girvin and Monica Cosens. (With Brenda Bloxam, John Stovell, Daniell Davy, Bebe Francis and others. Produced by Mrs T Jordan. Stage effects etc by Jack Bailey, Daniell Davey and Peter Downes). [Masterton, 1970s?]. Programme The New Players present "Tomb with a view". Directed by Allan Willcock. Newlands College Hall, 1-5, 8-12 November [late 1970s?]. Programme Palmerston North Teachers' College Drama Club. "Mara t", by Peter Weiss. Directed by Terry Skelsey. [1970s?]. Programme. Performed between 1983 and 1985 "Prisoner & escort", by Charles Wood [and] "Chamber music" by Arthur Kopit. (Performers included Alan Brunton, Jonathan Lamb, Michael Neill, Stephen Gordon, Anne Bennett, Sebastian Black, Derek King, Janet Chaafe, Sally Rodwell, Alison Barrie, Lesley Kaiser, Ngahuia Volkerling, Deryn Cooper and many more). [Possibly Auckland location]. Programme, undated "Sergeant Musgrave's dance; produced by Alan Charlton. [Whangarei. 1970s?]. Programme Theatre des Iles. "La cantatrice chauve", by Eugene Ionesco (produced by Roy Middleton); "Ubu Cocu", by Alfred Jarry (Produced by Phillip Mann). 1970s? Programme. Wellesley Children's Theatre presents "Pinocchio", directed by M Chamberlain. [Lower Hutt? 1970s?]. Programme Quantity: 18 theatre programmes and flyers. Physical Description: Letterpress on programmes, sizes below 250 mm. Processing information: Dates relating to “Mara t” added on 14 March 2024.

Date: 2009

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0010499

Description: Jaimee is reading a newspaper but is interupted by Debbie saying 'Vrekekekex koax koax' in Greek script. Jaimee sardonically comments that she has obviously been to see 'The Frogs' on the waterfront and Debbie, feeling upstaged, demands to know how Jaimee knows. Jaimee says she has done a Classics major and Debbie swears 'vlakas' in Greek script again. Refers to a performance of Aristophanes 'The frogs' that was done on and under the water on the Wellington waterfront, summer of 2009, while the audience watched from boats. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).