Opera - New Zealand

Date: Aug 1992 - Sep 1994 - 1954 - 1955

By: Simpson, Adrienne Marie, 1943-2010

Reference: OHColl-0362

Description: Sound recordings relating to Simpson's work as an author of musical topics and including research material for her book with Geoffrey Newson, `Alex Lindsay; the man and his orchestra' (Christchurch, 1998), her book `Opera in New Zealand' (1990) and her radio programme 'Bravo'. Some interviews are by Adrienne Simpson, others from Sound Archives. Interviews (some broadcast) with Raymond Boyce, Lynne Cantlon, Angela Gorton, Graham Gorton, Elizabeth Hellawell, John Hopkins, Constance Kirkaldie, John Malcolm, Geoff Newson, Corinne Otie, John Thompson, Ulric Williams; programme by William Southgate about Alex Lindsay; Alec Lindsay tribute by Owen Jensen; interviews from the Radio New Zealand sound archives with Donald Munro, Maurice Leech and Alan Highet. Interviewer(s) - Adrienne Simpson Arrangement: Original recordings: OHC-013152 - OHC-013167 Tape numbers - OHC-013152 - OHC-013167 Quantity: 16 audiocassette(s). 16. 2 interview(s). Transfers: Abstract Available - other there may be some transcripts in M&A as part of MS-Group-0301. The specific folders appear to be MS-Papers-6710-06 (NZ Opera Company) and MS-Papers-6710-19 (Alex Lindsay).

Date: Date unknown

From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12547

Description: Folder comprising research material relating to the opera 'Hohepa' (2012) concerning Hōhepa Te Umuroa (Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, 1822?-1847). The folder includes copies (some annotated) of research papers, newspaper clippings, ephemera, official records and correspondence. The latter is largely between New Zealand and Australian government officials and relates to the repatriation of Te Umuroa's remains from Maria Island, Tasmania, in 1988. Also contains musical notation of a ruru and typescripts of karakia. Annotation on folder compiled by McLeod reads "First sources of my opera Hohepa... Mostly material given to me by Matiu Māreikura after the Whanganui elders' journey to Maria Island to bring back the bones of Te Umuroa". Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Manila folder containing typescripts, photocopies, manuscripts and printed matter.

Date: 2010

From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12580-19

Description: Comprises three master copies (only one appears complete) and one bound version of a visual timeline of Hōhepa Te Umuroa’s life with a bi-lingual narrative in verse form and foreword. Probably the basis of the opera titled 'Hōhepa', that McLeod completed in 2012. Images are from various sources (some attributed) and include a variety of formats, including photographs, maps and illustrations. Hōhepa Te Umuroa was from the Whanganui River (Ngati Hau of Te Ati Haunui-a-Paparangi). He was convicted for armed resistance in the Wellington area in 1846 and transported to a penal colony in Tasmania. His grave was discovered in 1985 and his remains were repatriated to Aotearoa New Zealand and reburied in 1988 at Roma cemetery in Jerusalem. McLeod gained permission from the iwi to tell his story in operatic form. Arrangement: Donated in a folder (not retained). Transcription from front of folder reads: "HOHEPA The life, times and return of Hohepa Te Umuroa MASTER COPIES". Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript (colour)

Date: Date unknown

From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12580-06

Description: Reserach notes on the Māori language in relation to the aria Casta Diva (from the 1831 opera Norma by Vincenzo Bellini). Final page comprises the words for Mō Ngā Whāea (For The Mothers). These notes may be the foundation for McLeod’s essay on the composition of a modern re-thinking of the aria Casta Diva (from the 1831 opera Norma by Vincenzo Bellini), in the form of a new aria with original libretto translated into Maori, for soprano and symphony orchestra. Title supplied by Library. The Library also holds: MSDL-4645 and MSDL-4646. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph, typescript.

Date: February 2011

From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12580-50

Description: Comprises master copy of a visual timeline of Hohepa Te Umuroa’s life with a bi-lingual narrative in verse form and foreword. Also included are notes about the master copy and printing. Probably the basis of the opera titled 'Hohepa', that McLeod completed in 2012. Images are from various sources (some attributed) and include a variety of formats, including photographs, maps and illustrations. Hohepa Te Umuroa was from the Whanganui River (Ngati Hau of Te Ati Haunui-a-Paparangi). He was convicted for armed resistance in the Wellington area in 1846 and transported to a penal colony in Tasmania. His grave was discovered in 1985 and his remains were repatriated to Aotearoa New Zealand and reburied in 1988 at Roma cemetery in Jerusalem. McLeod gained permission from the iwi to tell his story in operatic form. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript (colour)

Date: 1950 - 1959

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Opera-1950s

Description: Includes: 1950: J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. Gilbert & Sullivan opera season. Souvenir book 1950-1951 season, with cover design by Bernie Bragg. (2 copies) 1954: "The messiah" by Handel, with massed choirs and the National Orchestra. Soloists Sybil Phillips, soprano; Newton Goodson, tenor; Mary Pratt, contralto; Kenneth Macaulay, baritone. Conductor Warwick Braithwaite. Town Hall Wellington, 14 January 1954. Programme, with enclosed flier about the Proms of 4-6 February 1959: The New Zealand Opera Company. A rare operatic treat. Winter season 1959. Grand Opera House Wellington, 6-16 July 1959. "The barber of Seville", "The marriage of Figaro". Promotional flier and booking form Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Prints, up to 330 mm.

Date: 1945

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Commercial Printing and Publishing Company Ltd.

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Opera-1940s

Description: Includes: 1945: The Armed Services Operatic Society presents Gilbert & Sullivan's "Iolanthe" by special permission of J C Williamson Ltd. Producer Eva Moore; musical director Capt. Harry Brusey. Grand Opera House, Sat. July 28 to Sat. August 4 [1945]. Box plan at D.I.C. Commercial Printing Co. Ltd 1946: J C Williamson's New Comic Opera Company in "The student prince", 9 December; "The desert song", 10 December [1946]. (With Allen Christie, Marie Ryan, Joy Beattie, John Clements, Marie Rendle, John Sanger, Betty Sparks, Dennis Hartley, Lily Moore, Bobby Mack, Len Gotting, Graham Jones). Promotional brochure with photographs J C Williamson's New Comic Opera Company in "The student prince", Opera House, com. 28 September [1946]. (With Allen Christie, Marie Ryan, Joy Beattie, John Clements, Marie Rendle, John Sanger, Betty Sparks, Dennis Hartley, Lily Moore, Bobby Mack, Len Gotting, Graham Jones). Promotional brochure with photographs Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Prints, up to 330 mm.

Date: 2009

By: New Zealand Opera (Organisation)

Reference: Eph-G-OPERA-NZO-2009-01

Description: Shows a photograph of a woman in yellow trousers and orange blouse, flanked by two male actors. Other Titles - Gioachino Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster 1185 x 635 mm. Provenance: Donated by John Dewhurst, Wellington, in 2009.

Date: 1951

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1951-GS

Description: Includes: Gilbert and Sullivan Opera season at the Opera House Wellington, commencing 1 March 1951. Season pamphlet "Cox and box" and "Pirates of Penzance". New Zealand tour. Programme "Cox and box" and "Pirates of Penzance". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) "The gondoliers". New Zealand tour. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 10 January 1951. Programme (2 copies) "The gondoliers". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) "The gondoliers". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 3-21 April 1951. Programme "The gondoliers". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, season 26 April - 12 May 1951. Programme "Iolanthe". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) "The mikado". New Zealand tour. Programme "The mikado". New Zealand tour. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 10 January, 1951. Programme (2 copies) "The mikado". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) "Trial by jury" and "HMS Pinafore". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) "Trial by jury" and "HMS Pinafore". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin [1951]. Programme "Yeomen of the guard". New Zealand tour. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 10 January, 1951. Programme (2 copies) "Yeomen of the guard". Grand Opera House Wellington, 1-31 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1960 - 1974

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Opera-1960/1970s

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1970?: New Zealand Opera Company presents the most eagerly awaited musical event of the year "Faust". Opera House Wellington 20-29 August; His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 2-12 September [1970?]. Pamphlet / booking form only 1971: J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Kerridge Odeon presents "Man of La Mancha". Grand Opera House Wellington [1971]. Programme (autographed) "1776" for 4 weeks only! Theatre Royal Sydney, commencing 11 September [1971]. Pamphlet / booking form German Touring Opera Company of Berlin. "Der Kluge". Opera event of the decade. On tour 16-28 September in New Zealand. Pamphlet and booking form 1972: Harry M Miller's production of the American tribal love-rock musical "Hair". Calendar card Wellington Operatic Society presents the romantic Austrian musical "White Horse Inn". Producer Graham Clifford; musical director John Morrison; choreographer Kevin Westmoreland. Grand Opera House, 28 June - 8 July [1972]. Flier only 1973: J C Williamson Theatres Limited, Kerridge Odeon and Aztec Services Pty Ltd present Yvonne de Carlo in "No, no, Nanette", also starring Jill Perryman, Kevan Johnston, Rosie Sturgess, Rosalie Howard, Jon Sidney, and special guest star Bobby Limb. Directed by Freddie Carpenter; choreographed by Betty Pounder; musical director Noel Smith. Grand Opera House, commencing 5 October [1973]. Promotional pamphlet only Wellington Operatic Society presents "Show boat". Producer Geoffrey de Lautour; musical director John Morrison; choreographer Kevin Westmoreland. Grand Opera House, 7-18 April 1973. Programme. 1974: Christchurch Gilbert & Sullivan & Light Opera Society Inc. "The vagabond king". James Hay Theatre Christchurch, 29 June - 13 July [1974]. Promotional pamphlet / booking form Symphonia of Auckland (Opera Division) presents "Don Pasquale", by Gaetano Donizetti. Designer Raymond Boyce; producer F Johnson; musical director Juan Matteucci. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, [1974]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1969

By: Grainger, Elizabeth J, 1951-

Reference: E-366-f

Description: Scenes from production of Jenny McLeod's Earth and sky, conductor Dobbs Franks; includes humorous depictions of Franks and of motifs from the work Inscriptions: Signed in ink on last leaf. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: Sketchbook (8 drawings) , ink 276 x 378 mm Provenance: Given to Dobbs Franks by the artist.

Date: 1963

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-NZOC-1960/1962

Description: Includes: 1960: "La traviata", by Giuseppe Verdi. Producer Roy Hope; set and costume designs by Raymond Boyce; tour managers Barry Leighton and Donald Munro. New Zealand Opera Company travelling group. Tour organised by Adult Education Department University of Canterbury. [Printed by] Caxton Press [1960]. programme (2 copies) North Shore Community Arts Service present the N.Z. Opera Company in "La traviata". Takapuna Grammar School, Saturday 26th March 1960 at 8 pm. (Poster / flyer) 1962: "The marriage of Figaro", Mozart. The New Zealand Opera Company, October 1962. Producer John Thompson; conductor James Robertson; designer Raymond Boyce. Programme (2 copies, 1 damaged) World premiere of the New Zealand opera "A unicorn for Christmas", commissioned by the Arts Advisory Council from David Farquhar, from a play by Ngaio Marsh. Musical direction by John Hopkins; produced by John V Trevor. New Zealand Opera Company. St James Theatre Wellington, 3-8 December 1962. Programme (3 copies, including one autographed) Accompanied by photocopy of a Nevile Lodge "Lodge laughs" cartoon ("Evening post" or "Listener" December 1962?) relating to "Unicorn for Christmas" Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 330 mm.

Date: 1963

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-NZOC-1963

Description: Includes: The New Zealand Opera Company presents "La boheme" by Giacomo Puccini. Producer John Thompson; conductor Georg Tintner or James Robertson; designer Raymond Boyce. [NZ tour 6 April - 15 June 1963. Programme (2 copies) and pamphlet/programme. Also mimeographed typescript page The New Zealand Opera Company presents "Cosi fan tutte" (Mozart). Producer John Thompson; designer Raymond Boyce; conductor James Robertson (With Grant Dickson, Peter Baillie, Graeme Gorton, Elisabeth Hellawell, Angela Shaw, Beryl Dalley). Victoria University Memorial Theatre, September - October 1963. Programme (2 copies) and dinner ticket for table 2 on 5th October [1963] (2 copies) The New Zealand Opera Company presents "Don Pasquale" (There's no fool like an old fool) by Gaetano Donizetti. With Grant Dickson, Graeme Gorton, Angela Shaw, John Poole and Frank Broomfield. producer John Thompson; production director Donald Munro; pianist Russell Channell; sets and costume designer Raymond Boyce. Little Theatre Lower Hutt. Wednesday 16 October [1963]. Mimeographed programme comprising two stapled sheets (2 copies) The New Zealand Opera Company presents "The magic flute" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Productions director Donald Munro, resident producer John Thompson; stage director Barry Leighton; stage manager Frank Broomfield. Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland, Hamilton, April 3 to May 27 1963. Programme (2 copies) Royal performance, "A unicorn for Christmas". Music by David Farquhar from a play by Ngaio Marsh. St James Theatre Auckland, 7-9 February 1963. Programme (3 copies, including one autographed) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 330 mm.

Date: 15 Nov 1993

From: Oral history interviews for the Archive of New Zealand Music

By: De Lautour, Geoffrey, 1922-2000; Wilson, Roger Douglas, 1946-

Reference: OHInt-0134-15

Description: Interview with Geoffrey de Lautour, born in Dunedin in 1922. No abstract available; interviewer's summary notes: Sides 1 and 2: Ancestry, birth and upbringing in Dunedin; education; Otago University. War service in Air Force, aerial photoraphy. Musical influences; competition and concert experiences; first engagements. Side 3: First performance continued; "Carmen" in Dunedin; Otago University again, John Matheson, Dr Galway. Dunedin competitions 1948. Side 4: To UK, study at Guildhall, conducting, various teachers. Performance of "Merrie England", Carl Rosa Opera Company. Side 5: Carl Rosa contd., Denis Dowling, "Maltese Joe". Marriage in London, odd jobs, film, TV etc. Side 6: Birth of daughter Karen; various concerts. Return to New Zealand; N.Z. Opera Company, "Marriage of Figaro" in Wellington and South Island tour; touring conditions; Donald Munro. Death of father. Side 7: "Figaro" tour. Dunedin - work in woolstore. "Barber of Serville" tour; shift to Wellington; manager of Catholic Supplies; musical odd-jobbing. Side 8: Tour of "Carmen" and "Barber of Serville". Side 9: N.Z. Opera Company contd. - "Aida"; disastrous imports; poor "Figaro"; Donald Munro leaves; demise of NZ Opera Company. Job at Hutt Valley Memorial Tech.; Wellington Competition Society. Side 10: Producer of Gilbert & Sullivan, Wellington Operatic Society. New Opera Company; formation of De La Tour Opera. Expansion to Regional Trust (early-mid-late 1970s). Side 11: Rise and fall of National Opera 1979-1981. Television opera; heart bypass operation. Wellington City Opera's foundation and development. Interviewer(s) - Roger Wilson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-020294 - OHC-020299 Quantity: 6 C60 cassette(s). 1 folder(s) - forms incl. summary. 1 interview(s). 6 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstract(s) to come. Search dates: 1922 - 1993

Date: 1966

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-NZOC-1966

Description: Includes: The New Zealand Opera Society Wellington Branch. Membership enrolment form The New Zealand Opera Company presents Bejamin Britten's "Albert Herring"; a comic opera in three acts. Grand Opera House Wellington, 30 May - 11 June [1966]. Pamphlet / booking form (2 copies) The New Zealand Opera Company ... presents "Die Fledermaus", music by Johann Strauss on a text by Haffner and Genee. Producer Richard Campion; musical director Robert Feist; associate conductor Laszlo Heltay; choreography Kenneth Tillson. [1966] Programme (2 copies) The New Zealand Opera Company ... presents "Die Fledermaus", music by Johann Strauss on a text by Haffner and Genee. Producer Richard Campion; musical director Robert Feist; associate conductor Laszlo Heltay; choreography Kenneth Tillson. [1966]. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 20 August [1966]. Programme The New Zealand Opera Company ... presents "Die Fledermaus", music by Johann Strauss on a text by Haffner and Genee. Producer Richard Campion; musical director Robert Feist; associate conductor Laszlo Heltay; choreography Kenneth Tillson. [1966]. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 13 September [1966]. Programme (2 copies) The New Zealand Opera Company ... presents "Die Fledermaus", music by Johann Strauss on a text by Haffner and Genee. Producer Richard Campion; musical director Robert Feist; associate conductor Laszlo Heltay; choreography Kenneth Tillson. [1966]. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 10 October [1966]. Programme (2 copies) George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" (Inia Te Wiata as Porgy, Phyllis Bash as Bess). [Perth Festival performance] Capitol Theatre Perth, 22 February - 8 March 1966. Programme (heavily autographed by the cast members) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes and pamphlets, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1967

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-NZOC-1967

Description: Includes: The New Zealand Opera Society Wellington Branch. Membership enrolment form (2 copies) The New Zealand Opera Company 1967 tour. Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore" (the love tonic). Conductor Patrick Thomas, producer John Thompson, sets and costumes designed by Raymond Boyce (With Emily Mair, Angela Shaw, Margarette Burnett, Ginger Skillman, Terence Finnigan, Noel Signal, Neale Patterson, Paul Person, Grant Dickson, Graeme Gorton). Grand Opera House Wellington [1967]. Programme (2 copies) The New Zealand Opera Company 1967 tour. Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore" (the love tonic). Christchurch Theatre Royal, 29 April - 6 May with Christchurch Civic Orchestra; Wellington Opera House, 10- 20 May with Christchurch Civic Orchestra; Auckland His Majesty's Theatre with Auckland Symphonia. Booking form (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes and pamphlets, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1969

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-NZOC-1969

Description: Includes: Kiri returns. "Carmen" and "The mikado", brilliant season of double entertainment [Kiri Te Kanawa in "Carmen"; Kiang Hwa as Yum-Yum in "Mikado"]. Pamphlet itinerary / booking form (2 copies) New Zealand Opera Company. Opera Centre season. Includes "Master Peter's puppet show" by Manuel de Falla; "R.S.V.P.", by Jacques Offenbach. (With Marie-Therese Lauryssen, Emily Mair, Josette Nicholls, George Henare, Craig Pollock, Barry Mora, Paul Neal, Phillip Mann, George Metcalfe). [1969]. Programme (2 copies) Stravinsky "The rake's progress". The New Zealand Opera Company. Produced by John Thompson, conductor and musical director Juan Matteucci, set and props designed by Raymond Boyce (With Emily Mair, George Metcalfe, Grant Dickson, Paul Neal, Lily Latisheva, Dorothy Hitch, Ken Casey, Alan Swenson). NZ Opera Centre Karori, 22 May-7 June [1969]. Programme (2 copies) New Zealand Opera Company presents Mozart's "Il seraglio", produced by John Thompson, conductor and musical director Russell Channell, sets and costumes designed by Raymond Boyce; Beethoven's "Fidelio", produced by John Thompson, conductor and musical director Ray Wilson, set and props designed by Raymond Boyce, costumes designed by Lex Ramage. [1969] New Zealand Opera Company proudly presents their 1969 Auckland Festival double attraction, "Il seraglio" [with Malvina Major, Inia Te Wiata] and "Fidelio" [with Elisabeth Hellawell, Ramon Opie]. St James Theatre Auckland, 6-15 March 1969. Booking form (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes and pamphlets, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1970

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-NZOC-1970

Description: Includes: The New Zealand Opera Company presents "Faust", by Gounod. Musical director Gerald Krug; producer Tom Brown; designer Allan Lees. (With Peter Baillie, Grant Dickson, Mildred Allan, Barry Mora, Timothy Hawley, Corinne Bridge, Dorothy Hitch). Grand Opera House Wellington. Programme (2 copies) The New Zealand Opera Company presents the most eagerly awaited musical event of the year, "Faust". Opera House Wellington 20-29 August; His Majesty's Theatre Auckland 2-12 September [1970]. Pamphlet / booking form (2 copies) Faust by Charles Gounod. The New Zealand Opwera Company regrets that for reasons beyond its control programmes are not available for tonight's performance. [Mimeographed draft programme] (2 copies) Opera. "Faust" by the New Zealand Opera Company. Theatrically sensational! Grand Opera House Wellington August 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29; His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, September 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12 [1970]. Flyer Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes and pamphlets, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1970-1976

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Opera-1970s

Description: Includes: 1970: The New Zealand Opera Company heralds the seventies. A sparkling seaon of light entertainment. Rossini's "Barber of Seville" and an evening of Offenbach, "Fortunio's song" and "R.S.V.P.". St James Theatre, 1-8 April [1970] 1971: J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Kerridge Odeon announce the NZ premiere season of the greatest musical of our time! "Man of La Mancha". Grand Opera House, 9 September - 5 October [1971]. Pamphlet / bookling form (4 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Kerridge Odeon presents "Man of La Mancha" [With] Charles West [and] Suzanne Steele. Grand Opera House Wellington, 9 September - 5 October [1971] (2 copies) The NZBC and NZ Ballet & Opera Trust present "Aida". 1971 - the most exciting opera season ever. "The marriage of Figaro", starring leading international & NZ singers. St James Theatre Wellington, 9-23 October 1971. Small pink and black poster 1972: Olympia Theatre. Olympia Productions Ltd presents Cecil Sheridan in "Easter parade" an all star spectacular musical revue, with Pauline Forbes, Michael O'Dea, Monica Bonnie, Micky Heron, Cecil Nash, Ann O'Dwyer, Deirdre O'Callaghan, The Villagers, Meade Irish Dancers, Olympia Girls. ... [Australia?, 1972] Williamson Edgley Theatres - Azrtec Services - Kerridge Odeon in association with Harold Fielding present Anna Neagle, Derek Nimmo, Johnny Farnham in the super musical comedy hit "Charlie girl", directed by Freddie Carpenter. St James Theatre Auckland, commencing 26 May [1972] (2 copies) 1973: ["Godspell"]. A sweet rock musical based on the Gospel accordsing to St Matthew. The Australian production direct from a 14 month record shattering run in Melbourne. Gala Wellington premiere, Grand Opera House, 26 April [1973]. Poster shaped like the head of Christ (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Limited, Kerridge Odeon and Aztec Services Pty Ltd present Yvonne de Carlo in "No, no, Nanette", also starring Jill Perryman, Rosie Sturgess, Rosalie Howard, and special guest star Bobby Limb. Musical director Noel Smith; choreographed by Betty Pounder. Grand Opera House, commencing 22 August [1973]. Poster (2 copies) 1974: Puccini's immortal "La boheme". Grand Opera House, 4-10 March [1974] (2 copies) 1975: Harry M Miller's greatest ever stage hit "Jesus Christ superstar" is here. Grand Opera House, 19 August - 13 September [1975?]. Poster on light card (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying up to 510 mm.

Date: 25 Jun-2 Sep 1991

From: Gray, John, 1918-2004 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9250-17

Description: Diary of events in Wellington and Sydney, Jun-Sep 1991 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript