The two films screened were produced by the British company Gaumont-British Dominions. Frank Talbot, who leased the Athenaeum Theatre, made an agreement in 1932 with the British company to show British movies exclusively at the Athenaeum Theatre, the first agreement of this kind to be made in the world. Paper program for two films shown at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing Friday 3rd December 1937athenaeum theatre, program, programme, the interrupted honeymoon, doctor syn, frank talbot pty ltd, british dominions films ltd, cecil parkes' strad trio, australian movietone news reel, gaumont british news reel, athenaeum theatre, program, programme, the interrupted honeymoon, doctor syn, frank talbot pty ltd, british dominions films ltd, cecil parkes' strad trio, australian movietone news reel, gaumont british news reel

The Poster hangs in the theatre foyer, part of an exhibition ''The Melbourne Athenaeum in pictures ''. In the file are copies of newspaper advertisementsThe Jazz Singer was the first sound movie shown in Victoria.Framed black and white poster for the first ''talkie'' film shown at the Athenaeum Theatre in 1929.the jazz singer, athenaeum theatre, warner brothers

The two films screened were produced by the British company Gaumont-British Dominions. Frank Talbot, who leased the Athenaeum Theatre, made an agreement in 1932 with the British company to show British movies exclusively at the Athenaeum Theatre, the first agreement of this kind to be made in the world. The film "The Mikado" is presented with the D'Oyley Carte Opera Company chorus.The souvenir program has a generic cover, featuring an advertisement for "Cholerton's School of Motoring" instead of the name of the film, as found on previous programs. This may have been the result of wartime economies. The evening of entertainment, typical for the time, commenced with an overture from Cecil Parkes Strad Trio followed by Fox Movietone News and the first film, "Sword of Honour". After interval the Cecil Parkes Trio again played, a Gaumont-British newsreel was screened and then the main feature "The Mikado" was screened. In 1939, when the Athenaeum Library was open until 10 pm, Library members could change their library books during the interval, between films, Monday to Saturday.Paper program for a film screened at the Athenaeum Theatre September 1939; coloured cover; 16 p. includes articles about the film, the actors and advertisementsathenaeum theatre, program, programme, gaumont-british dominion films, cecil parkes strad trio, the mikado, sword of honour, frank talbot, d'oyley carte

Article states show may be last by Melbourne Theatre Company at Athenaeum Theatre. Play began as Melbourne Theatre Company Sunday Reading Cast included Beverley Dunn Marie Redshaw directed by Monica MaughamPhotocopied A4 sheets giving details of play athenaeum theatre, program, programme, the celebrated, athenaeum theatre two, melbourne theatre company, stephen gard

The plot of the play is concerned with the performance of a play "The snare" at the imaginary Woodford Theatre; a separate, small paper program for this play within a play is included with the program. The play was based on the novel "House of fear" by Wadsworth Camp and was presented at the Athenaeum Theatre by E.J. Carroll Staged by Eric Edgley (Theatrical family); advertisements show cost of living of the period - two course meal for 2 shillings and 3 pence; holiday suggestions by Government Tourist Bureau are to Mt Buffalo and Gippsland Lakes. Paper program for a play performed at the Athenaeum Theatre Saturday September 24 1927; coloured cover; 16 p. includes articles about the film, the actors and advertisementsathenaeum theatre, program, programme, the last warning, e j carroll, richard white, eric edgley, frank talbot pty ltd, thomas f fallon

Linda Britten presents Operette:Legato Melbourne couture designer, Linda Britten fused opera and fashion. Her presentation incorporated ballet and music. Performed by the Australian Ballet School and singers Antoinette Halloran, Michelle Buscemi and Angela Hogan Wednesday, March 12, 7 pm. at the Athenaeum Theatre. Program for an event of the Melbourne Fashion Festival's Cultural Program at the Athenaeum Theatre March 2014; coloured cover; 32 p. includes articles about the show.athenaeum theatre, program, programme, melbourne fashion festival, the australian ballet school, linda britten, leigh rowles, cameron menzies, antoinette halloran, michelle buscemi, angela hogan

Program includes a timeline for Shakespeare's life featuring production dates some of his plays 1564 - 1616Paper program for a play performed at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing 30 April 1980athenaeum theatre, program, hamlet, melbourne theatre company

Paper program for a play performed at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing 6 February 1980athenaeum theatre, program, hobson's choice, melbourne theatre company

With the cover framed, the remaining four pages of the interior of the program remain in the collection. The entertainment commenced with music performed by Rene Breggozzo and Continental String Orchestra, Ballet music from Gounod's Faust and this was followed by a Cinesound Review and a Universal news reel. As usual, in these programs, the entertainment continued with a short movie, Laurel and Hardy in "Beau Hunks" and Wm T Tilden performing in "Volley and Smash". A rendition of the Meditation from Jules Massenet's "Thais" was performed by Rene Bregozzo prior to interval. After interval the main feature "The Sin of Madelon Claudet", starring Helen Hayes and Lewis Stone was shown and the evening concluded with the orchestra playing the national anthem.The program reveals the type of entertainments of people who attended theatres in the 1930s. The classical-style music performed during the evening's movie entertainments tell us that this style of music was very popular throughout the population. The pages of the program have many advertisements for businesses ranging from sewing machines sold by Ward Bros. of North Melbourne (a picture of a treadle machine illustrates the advertisement) to the "Claire" florist of Queens Walk and the shop selling dancing shoes, G.M. Coutie of Elizabeth Street. A theatre program also reveals information about the location where the entertainment is enjoyed.Cover of a program for a film shown at the Athenaeum Theatre September 1931; the image is framed and hangs in Archives room.athenaeum theatre, program, programme, the sin of madelon claudet, helen hayes, lewis stone

Extract from Melbourne Theatre Company's brochure for Season 27 Part 2, for a play performed at the Athenaeum Theatre.athenaeum theatre, program, demolition job, melbourne theatre company, gordon graham

Theatre program 30 April 1927Program show by E J Carroll, program adverts for local companies of the time MacRobertsons, Hoadleys, and IXL.Paper program for a play performed at the Athenaeum Theatre April 30 1927; coloured cover; 16 p. includes articles about the film, the actors and advertisementsathenaeum theatre, program, programme, the unfair sex, frank talbot pty ltd, e j carroll, richard white, eric edgeley, joseph cunningham's english comedy co, athenaeum theatre, program, programme, the unfair sex, frank talbot pty ltd, e j carroll, richard white, eric edgeley, joseph cunningham's english comedy co

''The comedy is said to give an interesting picture of the Jazz age and the cafe life indulged in by the sons and daughters of the New York fast set.'' (extract from program notes) The Program includes an advertisement for a fashion Salon in the Athenaeum building at 186 Collins Street. The Program is for one of the few plays performed at the Athenaeum before it was converted for films Paper program for a comedy performed at the Athenaeum Theatre Saturday May 8 1926; coloured cover; 16 p. includes articles about the play, the actors and advertisementsathenaeum theatre, program, the best people, frank talbot pty ltd, e j carroll, david gray, avery hopwood

Theatre program 29 January 1927Hugely popular play when staged in London. No mention is made in the program of the author, who in later life played Private Godfrey in "Dad's Army".Paper program for a drama performed at the Athenaeum Theatre Saturday January 29 1927; coloured cover; 16 p. includes articles about the film, the actors and advertisementsathenaeum theatre, program, programme, the ghost train, fraank talbot pty ltd, e j carroll, arnold ridley, athenaeum theatre, program, programme, the ghost train, fraank talbot pty ltd, e j carroll, arnold ridley

Paper program for a play performed at the Athenaeum Theatre from 12 September 1970; coloured cover, 16 p. includes articles about the play, the actors and advertisementsathenaeum theatre, program, programme, "oh, sir henry", phiilip productions pty limited, aztec services pty ltd, alan babbage, sheila bradley, peter adams, bob hornery

Paper program for a film screened at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing 3rd October 1941; Pp. 16, (including wrappers and advertisements), printed in brown; printed yellow paper wrappers, stapled, faintly creased, dated by hand in ink at head of upper wrapper; pages browned; Programme for screening at the Athenaeum Theatre of the film Major Barbara, starring Wendy Hiller & Rex Harrison, commencing October 3, 1941. athenaeum theatre, program, programme, major barbara, frank talbot pty ltd, british dominions films ltd, cecil parkes' strad trio

Theatre program from 24 December 1927Included in the cast is a young Basil Radford, who subsequently appeared in the Hitchcock classic "The Lady Vanishes" and a number of British films of the 40sPaper program for a comedy performed at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing Saturday December 24 1927; coloured cover; 16 p. includes articles about the film, the actors and advertisementsathenaeum theatre, program, programme, the alarm clock, frank talbot pty ltd, e j carroll, avery hopwood, richard white, eric edgley, athenaeum theatre, program, programme, the alarm clock, frank talbot pty ltd, e j carroll, avery hopwood, richard white, eric edgley

Paper program for a comedy drama performed at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing Saturday May 23 1925; coloured cover, 16 p. includes articles about the film, the actors and advertisementsathenaeum theatre, program, programme, j c williamson, e j carroll, john d o'hara, winchell smith, tom cushing, athenaeum theatre, program, programme, j c williamson, e j carroll, john d o'hara, winchell smith, tom cushing

Paper program for a play performed at the Athenaeum Theatre 17 August until 5 September 1970; coloured cover; 16 p. includes articles about the film, the actors and advertisementsathenaeum theatre, program, programme, emlyn williams as charles dickens, centenary tour 1970, emlyn williams, charles dickens, robert crawley, phillip productions pty ltd, aztec services pty ltd

Paper program for a play performed by the Melbourne Theatre Company at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing 1 November 1977; coloured cover; 16 p. includes articles about the play and the authorathenaeum theatre, program, the university of melbourne, melbourne theatre company, eugene o'neill, ray lawler

Paper program for a play performed at the Athenaeum Theatre 19 June until 15 August 1970; coloured cover - yellow; 16 p. includes articles about the play, the actors and advertisementsathenaeum theatre, program, programme, the bandwagon, phillip productions pty limited, mermaid theatre (london), peggy mount, terence frisby, jacki weaver, robert chetwyn

From Melbourne Theatre Company brochure for Season 27 Part 2, for 1980. Advertisement from brochure about Season 27 of the Melbourne Theatre Company.the maids, athenaeum theatre, jean genet, melbourne theatre company, program

The play on which the musical Hello Dolly was basedPaper programthe matchmaker, athenaeum theatre, thornton wilder, melbourne theatre company

One of the well-known Aldwych farces original performed by Tom Walls' company at the Aldwych Theatre in London in the 1930sPaper programa cuckoo in the nest, athenaeum theatre, melbourbe theatre company, ben travers

Keith Michell wrote and performs the lead in this play being an Australian play with tones of Ibsen's Peer Gyntpaper program pete mcgynty and the dreamtime, athenaeum theatre, melbourne theatre company, keith michell, henrik ibsen, peer gynt

Play directed by John Sumner, Literary Advisor Ray LawlerPlay by David Williamson, program states he had recently completed the film script 'Year of Living Dangerously'.Paper program:good conditionthe perfectionist, athenaeum theatre, program, melbourne theatre company, david williamson

Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust Production productionFlyer and Newspaper articleslennon the legend the music, athenaeum theatre, program, programme, australian elizabethan theatre trust production, audition registration card

a coloured flyerwinnie the pooh, athenaeum theatre, program, programme, garry ginivan attractions, elston hocking &woods, the alexander theatre

The history of the blues performed by arrangement with Warner Chappell Music, imago Atlantis Pty Ltd, and the Australian Film and Theatre Development, with the assistance and support of the Perth Theatre Fund. Cast: Venetta Fields; Marcie Jones; Jenny Davis; Michael Edward-Stephens.coloured program: good conditionblues in the night, athenaeum theatre, elston hocking & woods, elston hocking and woods

First season held at Athenaeum Theatre by Melbourne Theatre CompanyProgram includes an article by John Sumner about the reasons why company moved to the Melbourne Athenaeum Theatre, noting that the Athenaeum is more suited than larger theatres to the intimate playing of straight drama.Program for a play; coloured cover - green; 16 p. includes articles about the play and the authorDraft copy of the program ( as pictured) and the final program with amendments as used for the production.athenaeum theatre, program, programme, melbourne theatre company, the school for scandal, r b sheridan, the university of melbourne, ray lawler

Paper program for a film screened at the Athenaeum Theatre 1948; coloured illustration; 4 p. includes articles about the film and the actors. The first Australian screening of Hamlet was screened on 11 June 1948 with the Oliviers in attendance.athenaeum theatre, program, programme, laurence olivier, hamlet, william shakespeare, j arthur rank enterprise, a two cities film, the great soliloquy