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Performing arts poster

 Subject
Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms

Found in 144 Collections and/or Records:

10 Days That Shook The World, Digitised December 2006 - January 2007

 Item — Poster 388: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90388
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising a series of theatrical performances at Auckland University. Includes black and white pictures of William Shakespeare, Harry Holland and a man in glasses. Also includes the texts: '10 nights of original theatre. 1 Glamlet, Fri 26 Feb-Mon 29 Feb 6pm: The Eric Glandy Memorial Big Band in a Country and Western Hamlet. 2 Eric Walks Again, Tues 1 Mar-Sat 5 Mar 6pm: The Reverend Eric walks and the Church of Reality. 3 Homage to Harry Holland Tue 1 Mar-Sat 5 Mar 6pm: The Leader...
Dates: Digitised December 2006 - January 2007

$10 Deal, Wellington Aug 20-27., [19??]-08-20/[19??]-08-27

 Item — Poster 466: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90467
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a National Festival of Contemporary Arts in Wellington. Includes a drawing of a clown. Also includes small images of: playing cards, hats, stars, hands, a thistle, a rabbit and a clover. Also includes the texts: New Zealand's first National Festival of Contemporary Arts. Contact your nearest Students' Association for further information or write to: N.Z. Students Arts Council P.O. Box 9047 Wellington.'

Dates: [19??]-08-20/[19??]-08-27

'82 Orientation February 26 - March 6, 1982-02-26/1982-03-06

 Item — Poster 85: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90085
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising 1982 Orientation Festival. Includes the words 'Orientation '82' repeated 28 times in lightning-bolt style writing. Also includes the text '$6.50 Tickets on sale Student Union foyer NOW (1 ticket gives YOU entry to ALL events!). Also includes an image of a circular piece of electronic equipment, along with the words: 'The brain of one of our mines. A4 Art'.

Dates: 1982-02-26/1982-03-06

1989 Massey Orientation 23 Feb - 7 March, 1989-02-23/1989-03-07

 Item — Poster 25: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90025
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising 1989 Orientation festival at Massey University. Includes cartoon drawing of various characters looking crazy. Also includes the text: 'Also thanks to...The National Bank of New Zealand Limited, The Carlton Hotel Cuba St, Palmerston North, Bank of New Zealand, Telecom Central'. Also includes the logos of DB Draught Beer, The National Bank and BNZ. Also includes the words: 'Chris Knox done this'.

Dates: 1989-02-23/1989-03-07

A band with a difference????????, 1986c

 Item — Poster 239: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90239
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising New Zealand musical group The Outsiders, Includes a cartoon style drawing of a man pulling a face. Also includes the text: 'The Outsiders are a group of musicians, eight musicians who have worked together in many different bands, in many and various venues, for five years. Bands past and present include Primitive Art Group, Spines, 4 Volts, Tin Syndrome, The Black Sheep, Rabbit Lock, Loosely Rhyming Slang, Jungle Suite, Hot City Cats, Motto and others too numerous...
Dates: 1986c

A note to John and Jane Student..., 1982

 Item — Poster 214: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90214
Scope and Contents note Poster created by the New Zealand Students Arts Council advertising the 1982 University Orientation Festival. The poster is in the form of a personal letter, and includes the address of the New Zealand Students' Arts Council at the head, is addressed to 'Dear John and Jane' and is signed by Brian Sweeney, Chairman of the New Zealand Students Arts Council. The letter welcomes students to campus, advertises the Topp Twins, advertises 'Touring Papers' - the free magazine about the NZSAC, and...
Dates: 1982

A note to John and Jane Student...[large], 1982

 Item — Poster 429: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90429
Scope and Contents note Poster created by the New Zealand Students Arts Council advertising the 1982 University Orientation Festival. The poster is in the form of a personal letter, and includes the address of the New Zealand Students' Arts Council at the head, is addressed to 'Dear John and Jane' and is signed by Brian Sweeney, Chairman of the New Zealand Students Arts Council. The letter welcomes students to campus, advertises the Topp Twins, advertises 'Touring Papers' - the free magazine about the NZSAC, and...
Dates: 1982

AAA: Grand Variety Concert, Mercury Theatre, 8pm Sunday July 18., 1981-07-18

 Item — Poster 112: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90112
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a variety performance held at the Mercury Theatre in Auckland in 1981. Also includes the texts: 'Topp Twins, Limbs, Tim Shadbolt, Darien Takle, King Dimplecheek, Matthew Brown, Ivan Zagni, David Parkyn and others. To celebrate the opposition to the Springbok Tour 1981'.

Dates: 1981-07-18

Adelaide Festival of Arts, March 6 to 28, 1976., 1976-03-06/1976-03-28

 Item — Poster 422: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90422
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising the 1976 Adelaide Arts Festival. Includes a cartoon style drawing of a woman flying a strange musical contraption featuring horns and wings. The drawing is signed 'Petty'.

Dates: 1976-03-06/1976-03-28

Amandla! Cultural Ensemble of the African National Congress New Zealand Tour April 1988., 1988-04

 Item — Poster 23: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90023
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising a 1988 tour of New Zealand by South African performing arts ensemble Amandala. Includes a black & white photograph of a group of men and women dancing. The photograph includes brightly coloured lines drawn over the figures. Also includes the texts: 'From sellout seasons in Africa, Europe, England, Canada, Italy, Brazil, and Australia. Music, Theatre, Dance. Presented in association with the Africa Information Centre (NZ) and the Australian African National Congress...
Dates: 1988-04

Amazing Mr. Moon., 1989-1990

 Item — Poster 344: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90344
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising New Zealand juggler and magician Mr. Moon. Includes a silhoutte of a man juggling daggers beneath the moon and stars. Also includes the texts: 'Not just a load of balls. Magic, merriment, juggling wizardry. Fire eating, spectacular feats...entertainment for people of all ages. Mr. Moon, Box 2434, Christchurch, New Zealand. Poster design & finished art by: Shaun Waugh, Surface Active, Box 18-756, New Brighton'.

Dates: 1989-1990

Are You Ready: Orientation festival '89, Fri Feb 24-Sat March 4, Victoria University., 1989-02-24/1989-03-04

 Item — Poster 384: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90384
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising the 1989 Victoria University Orientation Festival. Includes a photograph of a red telephone box, a cross section of telephone receiver and tiled images of a half fish/half guitar. Also includes the texts: 'Australia's Go-Between, Schnell Fenster, Holidaymakers, Live and direct from london: Spies of Saturn, Paul Ubana Jones, Warratahs, The Bats, Chris Knox, The Wizard, Putty in Her Hands, Chicago Smoke Shop, Sam Hunt, Otis Mace, Cattlebirds, Alf's Imperial Army, Clubs &...
Dates: 1989-02-24/1989-03-04

Arts Circus., 1981?

 Item — Poster 476: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90476
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a Students Associations Arts Circus. Includes a drawing of a clown holding a paintbrush. Also includes the texts: 'Students Associations from; Lincoln College, Teacher Trainees, Christchurch Polytechnic, University of Canterbury. With the support of the Southern Regional Arts Council and Bank of New Zealand'. Also includes the names Liz W. & Bruce F. and the BNZ logo.

Dates: 1981?

Asia Pacific Festival and Composers Conference, Nov. 30 - Dec. 8, Wellington., [19??]-11-30/[19??]-12-08

 Item — Poster 341: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90341
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising the Asia Pacific Festival and Composers Conference in Wellington. Includes a drawing of a Chinese dragon emerging from Maori koru designs. Also includes the texts: 'An international festival of dance, music, theatre. One hundred overseas participants. Concerts. Exhibitions. Lectures. Workshops. Films. Kite Flying. Martial Arts. Food Fair. Organised by the Composers Association of New Zealand in association with Summer City; with the support of Q.E.II Arts Council, Dept. of...
Dates: [19??]-11-30/[19??]-12-08

Avant Garage, appearing at., 1983c

 Item — Poster 274: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90274
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising New Zealand experimental musical group Avant Garage. Includes a drawing of a house, on which is written: 'Bop-de-soft-sale-of-bins. Artwork A.C.C. Ph. 768115'. Various pieces of musical notation are drawn around the poster.

Dates: 1983c

Bob & Nancy, Australia's top dance & comedy team New Zealand tour June-July 1980., 1980-06/1980-07

 Item — Poster 158: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90158
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a 1980 New Zealand tour by Australian dancers and comedians Bob & Nancy. Includes a blue photograph of Bob and Nancy performing on stage. Also includes the text: 'Presented by the New Zealand Students Arts Council'.

Dates: 1980-06/1980-07

Braille Records / Music Collective., 1986c

 Item — Poster 240: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90240
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising New Zealand record company and musical collective Braille Records/Music Collective. The poster is a body of text relating the history of the Braille Records/Music Collective, and discussing the upcoming 'Inside Out' tour.

Dates: 1986c

Brazier's Legionnaires, c.1980-1985

 Item
Identifier: NZSA90602
Scope and Contents

Black and white poster for NZ pop/rock band Brazier's Legionnaires (aka The Legionnaires). Depicts stylized drawing of four band members under a night sky with palm trees. The dress of band members, architectural and environmental elements suggest a Middle Eastern setting.

Dates: c.1980-1985

Brendan Power and the Transmitters: Power Trip N.I. Tour 1989., 1989

 Item — Poster 415: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90415
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising a concert and workshop tour by New Zealand harmonica player Brendan Power. Includes a black & white photograph of the band. Also includes the texts: "(Featuring Julian McKean, Guitar and Nigel Gavin, Guitar & Bass) Photo: Graham Hooper. New Zealand's finest Harmonica player presents a concert of blues, country, pop, celtic and original music. Plus! In association with Hohner Harmonicas, an in-depth work-shop covering all aspects of harmonic playing & repair....
Dates: 1989

Brian Potiki: Songs and poems., 1983c

 Item — Poster 237: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90237
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising New Zealand poet and musician Brian Potiki. Includes a black & white photograph of the poet and a young boy (son Tarawera) on a plastic tricycle.

Dates: 1983c

Can Opener Festival Campus Arts North, Aug 1-16., [19??]-08-01/[19??]-08-16

 Item — Poster 463: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90463
Scope and Contents note

dc:creator: Can [Firm]

Poster advertising the Can Opener Festival. Includes a drawing of a soft-drink can in a desert. Protruding from the can is a straw, and two stalks of bamboo, one of which has flags attached. Also includes the text: 'Can gratefully aknowledges [sic] the support of the Nthrn. Regional Arts Council'.

dc:publisher: Can [Firm]

Dates: [19??]-08-01/[19??]-08-16

Capping '87., 1987-05-02/1987-05-08

 Item — Poster 331: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90331
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising a 1987 Capping festival. Includes a drawing of a pair of mens feet standing on the edge of a building overlooking a street full of cars below. Also includes a series of images of a graduate transforming into a beer bottle. Also includes the text: 'Roman Orgy: Toga party - Three Leaning Men, Cement Garden & Basset Road Murders, Saturday 2nd 8pm Social Hall. Masquerade Ball - Chicago Smokeshop & Cattlebirds, Tuesday 5th 8pm Social Hall. Champagne Breakfast -...
Dates: 1987-05-02/1987-05-08

Case of Katherine Mansfield.

 Item — Poster 347: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90347
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a play by New Zealand playwright Cathy Downes. Includes a black and white photograph of a woman holding a book and speaking. Also includes the text: 'Devised and presented by Kathy Downes'.

Dates: 1977 - 1992

Come out '79: A festival of the performing, creative and visual arts., 1979-04-23/1979-05-12

 Item — Poster 55: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90055
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a 1979 art festival in Auckland. Includes an abstract black & white drawing. Includes the text: 'April 23 - May 5 Auckland University, April 23 - May 12 The Arts Factory Douglas St., Ponsonby'

Dates: 1979-04-23/1979-05-12

David Eggleton: The mad Kiwi ranter. Poetryyyy., 1984

 Item — Poster 243: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90243
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising New Zealand poet David Eggleton. Includes a cartoon style drawing of a man on a stage speaking into a microphone. A fire extinguisher on the stage has the words 'Linton '84' written on the side of it.

Dates: 1984

De Tease: Engaged, 19

 Item — Poster 216: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90216
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a series of performances in Christchurch by comedy cabaret duo De Tease. Includes a black & white photograph of a man and a woman talking on telephones. Also includes the texts: 'Late Show. 11pm. A comedy cabaret duo'.

Dates: 19

Doris and the Thunderbirds in search of charm., 1986?

 Item — Poster 101: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90101
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising [a tour?] by Doris and the Thunderbirds. Includes a black & white drawing of the comic-book characters Batman & Robin, a close up photograph of a woman's face, and a black & white image of a man and woman dancing. Also includes the texts: 'Where are you now Batman? With the assistance of the NZ Railways'.

Dates: 1986?

Earth Telephone. [Grey]

 Item — Poster 375: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90375
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising Earth Telephone. Includes sketches of people playing various instruments. Also includes the letters 'ET' repeated six times, and the text: 'Thanks to the N.Z. Students Arts Council. Copy with grey patches of colour.

Dates: 1977 - 1992

Earth Telephone. [Red]

 Item — Poster 374: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90374
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising Earth Telephone. Includes sketches of people playing various instruments. Also includes the letters 'ET' repeated six times, and the text: 'Thanks to the N.Z. Students Arts Council. Copy with red patches of colour.

Dates: 1977 - 1992

Easy Life Ragtime Revue.

 Item — Poster 488: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90488
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising the Easy Life Ragtime Revue.

Dates: 1977 - 1992