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

Date: 1980

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

Reference: Eph-B-CIRCA-1980

Description: Includes: “Brimstone and treacle” by Dennis Potter. Directed by Grant Tilly; lighting by Ian McMinn. Cast includes: John Callen, Simon O’Connor, Sandra Reid, and Lorraine Banks. Circa Theatre, from 10 July 1980. Flyer (Newsletter) “Brecht songs” Stephanie Arlidge and Stephen McCurdy. Circa Theatre, 1980. Poster “A shotgun wedding” by Joseph Musaphia; directed by Joe Musaphia; designed by Barbara Collinson-Smith; costumes by Thora Poulopoulos. Cast includes: Alice Fraser, Ray Henwood, Adele Chapman, Michael Haigh, and Ken Blackburn. Circa Theatre, 5 October 1980. Poster “Songs for Lotte” ; songs by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill; performed and devised by Darien Takle. Directed by Raymond Hawthorne; musical director Paul Emsley. Circa Theatre, from 2 December 1980. Poster (2 copies), plus 1 of an alternative design crediting Timothy Webster as the director, and Steven Lodder as musical director. Town and country Players presents “You can’t be brave until you’ve been afraid”. Circa Theatre, from 29 November 1980. Poster Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, photocopies, various sizes, up to 330 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1990-1999

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

Reference: EPH-B-CIRCA-1990s

Description: Includes: 1990: “Suspect”, by Lori Dungey, Ian Forsyth, Ken Roberts, and Richard Side; directed by Grant Tilly; music and movement by Sue Alexander. Cast includes Mark Wright, Alison Hall, Robert Pollock, Anne Ruth, Liz Mullane, Tim Gordon, Lee Hatherly, and Liz Bray. Circa Theatre, from 23 March 1990. Flier 1991: “Henceforward”, by Alan Ayckbourn. Directed by Michael Wilson. With Bruce Phillips, Joanne Simpson, Anne Budd, Alistair Browning, Hannah Gould or Amy Delahunty, and special appearance by Bruno Lawrence. Circa Theatre, from 27 September 1991. Flier “Hens’ Teeth squawk this way: a season of women comedians. Produced by Kate JasonSmith. Performers included: Lee Hatherly, Rose Beauchamp, Bub Bridger, Sue Dunlop, Madeline McNamara, Prue Langbein, Helen Moulder, Lorae Parry, and Kate Harcourt. A group of performers may also have appeared on the night including Beryl Te Wiata, Sally Rodwell, Jane Waddell and more. Circa Theatre, from 22 November 1991. Flier (2 copies) 1992: “Blue remembered hills”, by Dennis Potter; directed by Murray Lynch. Featuring: Jed Brophy, Jonathon Hendry, Amanda Rees, Todd Rippon, Mick Rose, Carol Smith, and Tim Spite. Circa Theatre, from 30 May 1992. Flier “Joyful and Triumphant”l premiere of a new comedy by Robert Lord. Directed by Susan Wilson. Circa Theatre, from 20 Feb 1992. Flier “Joyful and Triumphant”, by Robert Lord. Directed by Susan Wilson; designed by Grant Tilly; costumes by Chris Pickard. With Michele Amas, Judie Douglass, Cathy Downes, Dorothy McKegg, Bruce Phillips, Grant Tilly, and Jane Waddell. Circa Theatre, from 3 May 1992. Programme 1993: "Introducing Shakespeare 1993: The two gentlemen of Verona". Lecture given by Adrian Kiernander director of Victoria University Summer Shakespeare. Hosted by Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand. Circa Theatre, from 10 February 1993. Flier 1995: "Circa" letter from Circa Council. Circa Theatre, October 1995. Newsletter 1996: "Circa" letter from Carolyn Henwood, Circa Council. Circa Theatre, July 1996. Newsletter 1997: "Close to you", by Stella Duffy, starring Sarah Davison. Producer and director Anne Chamberlain. Christchurch Southern Ballet Theatre, 17-22 February; Circa Studio 27 February - 15 March [1997]. Flier “Four cities: a romantic travel comedy” by Anthony McCarten; directed by Duncan Smith; designed by Prunella Wilde. Starring Ginette McDonald and Brian Sergent. Circa Theatre, from 3 October 1997. Programme (2 copies) "The lover", by Harold Pinter; directed by Andrew Foster; designed by Nicole Cosgrove. Starring Janine Burchett, and Paul McLaughlin. Also includes "Duck Variations" by David Mamet; directed by Paul McLaughlin; designed by Nicole Cosgrove. Starring Jeffrey Szusterman, and Andrew Foster. Circa Theatre, from 29 August 1997. Flier 1998: “The big picture”, by Jennifer Compton; directed by Susan Wilson; starring Michele Amas, Katherine McRae, Perry Piercy, and Brian Sergent. Circa Theatre, from 11 October 1998. Flier Cynthia Fortitude and Gertrude Rallentando in “The legend returns”, written and performed by Helen Moulder and Rose Beauchamp; directed by Michael Wilson. Circa Theatre, from 3 March 1998. Flier "Vita and Virginia", adapted by Eileen Atkins from the correspondence of Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf. Directed by Cathy Downes; starring Jennifer Ludlam and Helen Moulder. Circa Theatre, from 12 November 1998. 1999: “Extraordinary lives”, written and performed by Juliet O’Brien and Kat Davison; directed by Cameron Rhodes. Circa Theatre, from 31 March 1999. “Honour”, by Joanna Murray Smith; directed by Colin McColl. Starring Donna Akersten, Ray Henwood, Theresa Healey, and Hera Dunleavy. Circa Theatre, from 6 April 1999. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, photocopies, various sizes, up to 330 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources including Mary Gray in 2003.

Date: 2000-2009

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

Reference: EPH-B-CIRCA-2000/2009

Description: Includes: 2000: "2001 nights: a space idiocy" by Paul Jenden. Featuring Paul Jenden, Louis Solino, and Kate O'Rourke, with original music by Michelle Scullion; lighting by Lisa Maule. Circa Theatre, from 11 November 2000. Yellow flier, and glossy flier "A delicate balance", by Edward Albee; directed by Bruce Phillips. Starring Irene Wood, Ray Henwood, Donna Akersten, Michele Amas, Alice Fraser, and David McKenzie. Circa Theatre, from 1 July 2000. Flier, and pamphlet "Friends", Edith Piaf and Judy Garland songs performed by Ellie Smith; pianist Mark Lipman, and accordianist Gary Stratton. Circa Theatre, from 8 December 2000. Flier "Happy days", by Samuel Beckett; directed by Katherine McRae; design by Nicole Cosgrove, lighting design by Martyn Roberts. Starring Jennifer Ludlam, and Desmond Kelly. Circa Theatre, from 20 May 2000. Flier 2001: "Art", by Yasmina Reza; translated by Christopher Hampton. Directed by Ross Jolly. Starring Jeffrey Thomas, Stephen Gledhill, and Bruce Phillips. Circa Theatre, from 6 January 2001. Flier "Madame Melville", by Richard Nelson; directed by Ross Jolly. Starring Rima Te Wiata, Tina Retgien, Simon Vincent, and KC Kelly. Circa Theatre, from 12 October 2001. Flier "Marathon: the play", by Edoardo Erba; english translation by Colin Teevan. Directed by Peter Hambleton; designed by Martyn Roberts, sound design by Stephen Bain. Starring Jed Brophy, and Eryn Wilson. Circa Theatre, from 6 April 2001. Flier "The Seagull", by Anton Chekhov; english translation by Tom Stoppard. Directed by Susan Wilson; design by Nicole Cosgrove, lighting design by Lisa Maule. Starring Donna Akersten, Michele Amas, Ken Blackburn, Richard Edge, Alice Fraser, Peter Hambleton, Sophia Hawthorne, Bruce Phillips, Lloyd Scott, and Jeffrey Thomas. Circa Theatre, from 9 September 2000. Flier "Take a chance on me", by Roger Hall; directed by Susan Wilson. With Peter Hambleton, Donna Akersten, Jane Waddell, Michele Amas, Edward Campbell, Stephen Gledhill, Timothy Bartlett, and Denise O'Connell. Circa Theatre, from 6 April 2000. Pamphlet (2 copies) "The Unexpected man", by Yasmina Reza; translated by Christopher Hampton. Directed by Ross Jolly. Starring Ray Henwood, and Ellie Smith. Circa Theatre, from 2 September 2000. Flier "Wit", by Margaret Edson; directed by Cathy Downes. Original music by Gareth Farr. Starring Helen Moulder, Bruce Phillips, Alice Fraser, Tim Spite, and Rachel House. Circa Theatre, from 5 August 2000. Flier 2002: "The birthday party", by Harold Pinter; directed by Ross Jolly. Starrring Donna Akersten, Peter Daube, Ray Henwood, Emily Retgien, John Wraight, and Peter Vere-Jones. Circa Theatre, from 20 July 2002. Pamphlet "Lifelines: a play in songs" devised by Sarah Delahunty and Michelle Scullion. Designed by Tony Rabbit; lighting design by Amy Delahunty; musical direction by Phillipa Safey; choreography by Lyne Pringle; with singers Sally Barrett-Boyes, Anne Budd, Judith Gibson, and Emma Kinane. Circa Theatre, from 26 October 2002. Pamphlet "Ooh la la!: moods of love in the songs and dances of renaissance France" performed by Pepe Becker, Robert Oliver, Shelley Wilkinson, Andrea Oliver, and William Bower. Circa Theatre, from 3 February 2002. Programme "Playing a round", by Jeffrey Thomas. Directed by William Walker; design by Prunella Wilde; lighting design by Philip Blackburn. With Eddie Campbell, Denise O'Connell, Desmond Kelly, Joanna Mildenhall, and John Wraight. Circa Theatre, from 12 January 2002. Pamphlet "Playing Burton" by Mark Jenkins. Directed by Guy Masterton; starring Ray Henwood. Circa Theatre, from 24 November 2002. Poster, and ticket booklet "Proof", by David Auburn; directed by Bruce Phillips. Starring Tina Retgien, Sally Stockwell, Gareth Reeves, and Peter Vere-Jones. Circa Theatre, from 24 August 2002. Yellow flier (2 copies), and pamphlet 2003: "Blue Eyes: the music of Frank Sinatra", devised and written by April Phillips; musical direction by Norman Meehan; sound and lighting by Murray Thompson and Sam Macdonald. Featuring: Tracy Savage, Andrew London, James Cameron, April Phillips, Norman Meehan, Lance Philip, and Johnny Lippiett. Circa Theatre, from 19 February 2003. Programme, and ticket booklet 2005: "Circa Friends' Newsletter" Volume 29, Issue 4. Circa Theatre, April 2005. Newsletter "Season for strong women. Standing solo: Original stories by NZ women", includes: "Concorde Girl"; "Wanted"; "The only constant in life is change"; and "China's butterflies" all co- devised with Jude Gibson. "Everythings mostly perfect thank you" is co-devised and directed by Jade Eriksen. Set and lighting design by Glenn Ashworth. Performed by Lauren Jackson, Jean Copland, Sam Selliman, Tahi Mapp-Borren, and Katlyn Wong. Circa Theatre, from 21 May 2005. Flier 2006: "Dr Buller's Birds: survival of the fittest", written and directed by Nick Blake; lighting design by Martyn Roberts. Performed by Peter Hambleton, and Rawiri Paratene, with Janet Roddick, Mick Rose, and Nick Blake. Circa Theatre, from 25 February 2006. Programme (2 copies) 2008: "The Legend returns", written and performed by Helen Moulder, and Rose Beauchamp. Circa Theatre, from 20 November 2008. Poster 2009: "Hatch: the fight of the penguins", by Geoff Chapple; directed by Colin McColl. Starring Stuart Devenie. Circa Theatre, from 3 March 2009. Flier (letter by Colin McColl) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, photocopies, various sizes, up to 330 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1978

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

Reference: Eph-B-CIRCA-1978

Description: Includes: “Bumbledragon” by Adrian Kiernander. Directed by Linda Tucker and Adrian Kiernander. Circa Theatre, from 11 November 1978. Flyer (letter written by Carolyn Henwood; Circa Theatre secretary) “Butley”, by Simon Gray. Directed by Meriol Buchanan; with Ray Henwood, Arthur Ranford, Dick Weir, Sandra Reid, Christine Bartlett, Nan Sanders, and Ralph Johnstone. Circa Theatre, from 5 October 1978. Flyer (Friends of Circa newsletter) dated 27 September 1978 “Circa’s festival of visitors”. Flyer (“Circa Newsletter” dated August 1978) Circa Theatre proudly presents “The every weather girl”, by Simon Carr. Directed by Ross Jolly; with Anne Budd, Judy Fyfe, Michael Haigh, Chris Hampson, Grant Tilly, Peter Vere-Jones, and Kate Wilkin. Circa Theatre, from 17 November 1978. Flyer (letter written by Carolyn Henwood; Circa Theatre secretary) “Old flames” by A E Whitehead. Directed by Ginette McDonald; with Prue Langbein, Stephen Toser [Tozer], Paula Keenan, Donna Akersten, and Sue Dalison-Ryan. Circa Theatre, from 24 May 1978. Flyer (All Circa Friends “News Letter” dated May 1978) “Pieties” written and directed by Michael Heath; with Donna Akersten, and Stephen Toser [Tozer]. Circa Theatre, from 22 August 1978. Flyer “Veronica’s room” by Ira Levin; directed by George Webby; with Jeanette Lewis, Grant Tilly, Ewen Upston, and Suzanne Bacon. Circa Theatre, from 6 July 1978. Flyer (“Circa Newsletter”) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying up to 330 mm

Date: 1979

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

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-

Reference: Eph-B-CIRCA-1979

Description: Includes: “Bedfellows” by Barry Oakley; directed by Michael Haigh; set designed by Tolis Papazoglou. Featuring; Grant Tilly, Susan Wilson, and Chris Hampson. Circa Theatre, from 16 August 1979 (“if “Sexual Perversity” does not extend”). Flyer (Next Circa production) “Box office volunteers”, letter written by Carolyn Henwood; Circa Theatre secretary. Circa Theatre, 1979 Circa revue holds benefit for Kampuchea; “Decayed Decade”. Musical director; Stephen McCurdy. Circa Theatre, from 10 December 1979. Poster (one side), and news release dated 20 November 1979 on the other. "The every weather girl"; a political comedy by Simon Carr; directed by Ross Jolly. Open 17 November [1979]. Flier only (with illustration by cartoonist Tom Scott) “Hunting” written and produced by Joe Musaphia. Featuring; Alice Fraser, Michael Haigh, Adele Chapman, and Arthur Ranford. Circa Theatre, from 18 April 1979. Flyer (“Next season at Circa” dated 6 April 1979); and poster “The nobodies from nowhere” devised by Paul Minifie and Jean Betts along with a group of actors at Tauranga’s Gateway Theatre; directed by Arthur Ranford; lighting and sound by Paul Watson. Featuring; Ray Henwood, Sandra Reid, Andrew Duggan, Deirdre O’Connor, and Mary Regan. Circa Theatre, from 17 August 1979. Programme, and poster “The old country” by Alan Bennett; directed by Antony Groser. Circa Theatre, from 30 May 1979. Poster “Sexual Perversity in Chicago”, Circa Theatre, from 12 July 1979. Poster (2 copies) “Side by side by Sondheim” by Stephen Sondheim; directed by Fergus Dick; musical director Bruce Greenfield with pianist Phillipa Ward; choreographed by Trish Hodgson; with Bridgette Allen, Ann Pacey, Rawiri Paratene, and Ian Fraser. Circa Theatre, from 14 February 1979. Flyer “Side by side by Sondheim” by Stephen Sondheim; directed by Fergus Dick; musical director Bruce Greenfield with pianist Phillipa Ward; with Bridgette Allen, Ann Pacey, Rawiri Paratene, and Ray Henwood. Circa Theatre production in Lower Hutt, from 24 August 1979. Flyer Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying up to 330 mm

Date: 2010-2012

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

By: Duncum, Ken, 1959-

Reference: Eph-B-CIRCA-2010/2012

Description: Includes: 2010: "Circa Theatre 2010". Circa Theatre, from 2 January - 23 December 2010. Programme (2 copies) "Circa Theatre: Friends of Circa newsletter", Volume 34, Issue 6, 20 July 2010. Newsletter 2012: "Ugly sisters", by the Improvisors. Circa Theatre, from 10 April 2012. Flier (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, photocopies, various sizes, up to 330 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1981

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

By: Thomas, Lyndy, active 1981

Reference: Eph-B-CIRCA-1981-01

Description: Shows an arrangement of text and sketches of five of the women performers. Note on the back of the file print in Ephemera Room identifies the artist. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on flier.. Physical Description: Photocopy on poster 297 x 210 mm.

Date: 1982

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

Reference: Eph-B-CIRCA-1982

Description: Includes: Circa newsletter March/April 1982 "Diary of a madman", by Gogol. With John Mann. Circa Theatre, to celebrate the centenary of Ashburn Hall. 14-18 December [1982]. Flier only (2 copies) John Lennon "Happiness is a warm gun", performed by John Gibson and Michael Gilchrist. Circa Theatre, 16-28 March and Court Theatre (Christchurch) 31 March - 10 April [1984]. Flier "Nothing on", by Robin Housemonger (With Jim Moriarty, Alice Fraser, Ray Henwood, and others, all under pseudonyms). 15 January [1982?]. Programme (2 copies) Live poetry every Sunday: L E Scott, 14 March Live poetry every Sunday: Meg Campbell, April 4th Live poetry every Sunday: Apirana Taylor, April 18 Live poetry every Sunday: Patrica Grace, May 23 "Strip", an entertainment, written by Lorae Parry. Directed by Susan Wilson. Circa Theatre, 10-23 October [1982]. Flier (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, photocopies, various sizes

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: 1983

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

By: Circa Theatre (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-B-CIRCA-1983

Description: Includes: “The Blues”, with Marg Layton and the Kevin Clark Trio. Circa Theatre, from 15 May 1983. Flier “Cloud nine”, by Caryl Churchill. Directed by John Callen. Cast includes: Michael Haigh, Helen Moulder, Anne Budd, Bruce Phillips, Duncan Smith, James Beaumont, and Dulcie Smart. Circa Theatre, from 17 March 1983. Flier (1 copy), poster (2 copies) “Sweetcorn”, by Jane Waddell and Cathy Downes. Starring; Jane Waddell and Cathy Downes. Circa Theatre, from 10 February 1983. Poster (2 copies - 1 is a photocopy) “Strip” by Lorae Parry (originally devised by Lorae Parry, Celia West and Lynne Brandon). Directed by Susan Wilson. Starring; Lorae Parry, Katy Platt, and Jane Waddell. Circa Theatre, from 28 January 1983. Poster (2 copies) Town and Country Players presents “You can’t be brave until you’ve been afraid”. Circa Theatre, from 29 November 1984. Poster Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets and flyers, sizes up to 330 mm.