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An open air performance by the Pierrots of a neighbouring division largely attended by N.Z. soldiers.

Description: Viewed from the side of stage of a performance by the 'Pierrots', a vaudeville group from a neighbouring division. The audience is large and encircles the stage in a horse-shoe.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Viewed from the side of stage of a performance by the 'Pierrots', a vaudeville group from a neighbouring division. The audience is large and encircles the stage in a…
All eyes on the "lady". An open air performance by the Pierrots of a neighbouring division largely attended by N.Z. soldiers.

Description: A man and 'woman' (possibly a soldier playing the part of the woman) seen from behind during a duet. The view shows a large crowd behind the performers. The soldiers have come to watch the 'Pierrots' vaudeville troop.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: A man and 'woman' (possibly a soldier playing the part of the woman) seen from behind during a duet. The view shows a large crowd behind the performers. The soldiers have come…
A successful item. An open air performance by the Pierrots of a neighbouring division largely attended by N.Z. troops.

Description: A man and 'woman' (possibly a soldier playing the part of the woman) seen from behind during a duet. The view shows a large crowd behind the performers. The soldiers have come to watch the 'Pierrots' vaudeville troop.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: A man and 'woman' (possibly a soldier playing the part of the woman) seen from behind during a duet. The view shows a large crowd behind the performers. The soldiers have come…
An open air performance by the Pierrots of a neighbouring division largely attended by N.Z. soldiers.

Description: Viewed from the side of stage of a performance by the 'Pierrots', a vaudeville group from a neighbouring division. The audience is large and encircles the stage in a horse-shoe.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Viewed from the side of stage of a performance by the 'Pierrots', a vaudeville group from a neighbouring division. The audience is large and encircles the stage in a…
Ways and by-ways of a singing Kiwi : with the N.Z. Divisional entertainers in France

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGE
Warrior entertainers : the story of the "Digger Pierrots" of the New Zealand Army in World War I

Description: "The Digger Pierrots were a troupe of entertainers formed in the New Zealand Army during World War I. They served behind the Front and later during the 1919 armistice period, and some continued their theatrical careers after discharge. Many became notable in entertainment or show business in Australia and New Zealand between the wars. This is their story."--back cover.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: "The Digger Pierrots were a troupe of entertainers formed in the New Zealand Army during World War I. They served behind the Front and later during the 1919 armistice period,…
A good joke. An evening performance of the "Tuhi's".

Description: View of the crowd of soldiers watching a vaudeville performance by New Zealand troop the "Tuhi's" in Louvencourt, France.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: View of the crowd of soldiers watching a vaudeville performance by New Zealand troop the "Tuhi's" in Louvencourt, France.
An evening performance of the "Tuhi's".

Description: An out door performance by a New Zealand vaudeville troop called the "Tuhi's". There is a large crowd of soldiers watching in the garden where the stage has been built.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: An out door performance by a New Zealand vaudeville troop called the "Tuhi's". There is a large crowd of soldiers watching in the garden where the stage has been built.
The Battle of the Ancre and The Advance of the Tanks

Description: Programme dating from the First World War, for a showing of "The Battle of the Ancre". Recto: Text reads "Box plan at Wildman & Arey's His Majesty's Theatre for 6 days commencing Monday, August 6th. Evenings at 8. Matinees every day (except Monday) at 2.30 p.m. (Y.M.C.A. symbol). The Battle of the Ancre, and, The advance of the tanks. Official War Pictures of the British Army in France (taken under supervision of British and French War Offices). Presented by Y.M.C.A. National Council of New Zealand by special arrangement with the New Zealand Government." Verso: Black and white illustration of a tank advancing on a German Trench.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Programme dating from the First World War, for a showing of "The Battle of the Ancre". Recto: Text reads "Box plan at Wildman & Arey's His Majesty's Theatre for 6 days…
D.H.S. Old Girls

Description: Ticket for "Dramatic Entertainment In Aid of Church Army Huts" by D.H.S. Old Girls, at St Mark's Hall, Remuera on Tuesday, August 20th, 1918.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Ticket for "Dramatic Entertainment In Aid of Church Army Huts" by D.H.S. Old Girls, at St Mark's Hall, Remuera on Tuesday, August 20th, 1918.
American Cosmograph

Description: Programme for the "American Cosmograph Theatre Abbas, Rue Emad-el-Dine.", a theatre operating in Cairo, Egypt, during the First World War. Features a list of shows for the month of September, 1915. Inscription in pencil reads "The style of programme handed out at the shows here".

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Programme for the "American Cosmograph Theatre Abbas, Rue Emad-el-Dine.", a theatre operating in Cairo, Egypt, during the First World War. Features a list of shows for the…
Souvenir of The Geisha

Description: Programme for a theatre production "The Geisha", in aid of the Russian Prisoner Relief Fund. Recto: Russian coat of arms in the form of a double headed eagle on a yellow background. Text reads "Souvenir of The Geisha. H.M. Theatre. June 13, 14, 15, 1916.". Inside pages: Production information and pages of advertising. Portrait of Tsar Nicholas II and his family, as well as Governor Liverpool, and Mayor J. H. Gunson.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Programme for a theatre production "The Geisha", in aid of the Russian Prisoner Relief Fund. Recto: Russian coat of arms in the form of a double headed eagle on a yellow…

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An open air performance by the Pierrots of a neighbouring division largely attended by N.Z. soldiers.

All eyes on the "lady". An open air performance by the Pierrots of a neighbouring division largely attended by N.Z. soldiers.

A successful item. An open air performance by the Pierrots of a neighbouring division largely attended by N.Z. troops.

An open air performance by the Pierrots of a neighbouring division largely attended by N.Z. soldiers.

Ways and by-ways of a singing Kiwi : with the N.Z. Divisional entertainers in France

Warrior entertainers : the story of the "Digger Pierrots" of the New Zealand Army in World War I

A good joke. An evening performance of the "Tuhi's".

An evening performance of the "Tuhi's".

The Battle of the Ancre and The Advance of the Tanks

D.H.S. Old Girls

American Cosmograph

Souvenir of The Geisha

The gift of curiosity