Parent Record for Archive collection of photographs, documents, minutes etc relating to the Karralyka Centre and Theatre, Cnr Wilson and Mines Roads, Ringwood East. It was orginally called the Ringwood Cultural Centre.

White bifold pamphlet with black printing and one black and white photograph

Sponsored by the Ringwood City Council and organised by Ringwood Community Groups. Pages 2, 3 and 4 contain information about the timetable of events and performances including bands, orchestras, theatre, choirs, ballet, movie, children's events, family variety concert, dancing and Festival Ball organised by Ringwood Jaycees.

Ringwood Mail clipping of 26/03/1980, advising the timetable and description of events

Program listed events such as Opera, Jazz, Country music, Contemporary Dance, Bush Band, Orchestra with vocals, Shakespeare (Merchant of Venice) and Sunday matinee which featured pantomime, Zig and Zag and Humphrey B. Bear. The Festival was officially opened by Sir Henry Winneke on Saturday, 19th April, 1980 at 2.30 pm.

Newspaper clipping advising that the band was playing at the Karralika Theatre and information about their provenance, records released and notable gigs.

The advertisement features a black and white photograph showing the band and some of their instruments in a rural setting.

Newspaper clipping advising that Ms Dunn was performing at the Karralika Theatre and information about her performance which tells stories, letters and diaries of our ancestors and contempories.

The advertisement features a black and white photograph showing Beverley.

Newspaper clipping detailing the cast of the ANZAC Camp Show

Features "The Black Prince", Irene Hewitt, Dugout Orchestra, Alan Stone, The Gold Diggers. Also shows prices and booking details.

Newspaper clipping explaining Ringwood Council's plan to offer regular non-commercial local organisations cut price deals for regular events in the function rooms or theatre. The Cultural Centre was to be fully operational in a month's time

Cr Lawrie Lawrenson proposed that there be only one concessional event per year per organisation, whereas Cr Gerald Smart proposed that such organisations should pay concessional rates for all their functions and events. Cr Smart's amendment for unlimited cut rates was unsupported.

Newspaper clipping containing a large black and white photo of Ms. Suzanne Steele holding a fluffy little white dog. A moderate amount of text is included.

Ms Steele and the VSO were to perform Highlights from Opera for the opening performance in the Karralika Theatre. Attendance was to be by invitation only.

Newspaper clipping containing a black and white photo of the manager of Ringwood's Convention centre, Mr Richard Cogswell outside the Karralika Theatre.

The Ringwood Council is puzzled why Ringwood people haven't been patronising shows at the Karralika theatre at the Ringwood Cultural Centre, Mines Rd., Ringwood. The 435 seat theatre, the big convention area and dining facilities are under the one roof. All are used regularly attracting crowds of up to 700. The theatre gains a ready acceptance from schools and community groups, but not with the shows it presents. The last few shows were flops. The theatre was less than one-tenth full for a recent show featuring Leonard Teale.

Newspaper clipping from the Ringwood Mail 25/03/1991

Ringwood Council will spend $10,000 in an effort to make the Ringwood Convention and Performing Arts Centre profitable. Last year (1990) the centre made its first profit since it opened 10 years ago, but it incurred deficits for 2 financial years before that. The council said there was no proposal to sell the centre and stressed it intended to retain full control irrespective of any management restructuring that may result from the study.

Small admission ticket - yellow colour with black and red printing

8 page cream coloured programme with black typing and red and green headings

Cantorion Cymreig Victoria. Conductor: Jeff Beynon. Deputy: Bill Mead. Accompanist: Jenny Jenkins - WITH Margaret Nisbett m.b.e. Soprano - Merv. Preusker Trombone, accompanied by Ms. Judith Stanton. Programme by donation. Pages 2 & 3 - advertisements. Pages 4 & 5 - The Programme - Performers and arrangers include Bruce George, W.T.Davies, Merv.Preusker, Margaret Nisbett, J. Hughes (Soloist: Terry Thomas), John T. Davies, Emrys Jones, J.M. Capel, Arr. Doris Arnold, Compere: Cyril Platt. Pages 6 & 7 - Advertisements, Page 8 - THE CHOIR - A thank you from the choir and a brief description of their short history and the interests that have brought them together

Single white sheet with black text and illustrations

Ellis Prater Productions. July 3rd & 4th, 2004. July 3rd plays performed by Adlib Drama from Wesley College - Hillbilly Productions, Tree Top Prod., Adelphi, WARTS 'N ALL Theatre, Sherbrooke Theatre Company, B W M Productions Nu Works. July 4th plays performed by Adlib, Adelphi, Warrandyte Theatre Co., Lee Foyster Productions, Sherbrooke Theatre Co. Mount Players. At 7.00pm the Awards Presentation will be held

Three black and white A3 sized sheets stapled together

Document shows the location, client (Ringwood City Council), Project Managers (Civil and Civic Pty Ltd), Architects Harry Seidler and Associates, Consulting Engineers - Structural - Meinhardt & Partners, Mechanical - Environ Mechanical Services, Electrical - R.M. Norton and Associates, Theatre Consultant - Tom Brown & Associates, Acoustic Consultant - Peter Knowland & Associates, Hydraulic Consultants - Ledgingham Hensby & Oxley, Masonry Manufacturer - Enco Besser Masonry, Sculptor - Charles Perry, Cost- $2,700,000.

8 page multi-fold program with soft cardboard cover and 4 page gloss paper interior

Play presented live at the Karralika Theatre, directed by Neale Warrington. Monday 12 January 1981 to Saturday 31 January 1981. MON & SAT 2 PM ONLY. TUES - FRID 10.30 AM & 2 PM. NO PERFORMANCE SUNDAY. Adults $4.75, Children (under 14)/PENSIONERS. A charming play based on Kenneth Grahame's classic, "The wind in the willows" with Toad, Mole, Rat, Badger etc. Interior of booklet consists on Synopsis- page 3, Two Act play with 11 Scenes on Page 4, Cast on pages 5, 6 &7. Crew on page 8.

8 page multi-fold yellow coloured cardboard program with black printing.

A children's musical inspired by the commedia dell'arte by Penelope Richards and Conrad Helfrich. Page 2 consists of advertisements, Pages 3&4 list the cast, crew and characters' names. Page 5 tells about the show and the company, page 6 lists the Production Team, Page 7 is a large advertisement, and the back cover is a large join-the-dots cartoon.

16 page multi-fold cream coloured stiff paper program with rust coloured printing on cover and black printing on the interior

Music by Frank Loesser, based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon. A Musical Fable of Broadway. Produced and Directed by Matt Thomas. Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. By arrangement with Warner Chappell Music. Location and date of performance is not indicated. Interior of booklet includes a description of the play, the distinct Acts and actors, photographs of the cast and crew, acknowledgements to all back stage personnel and a few pages of advertisements from businesses in the Maroondah region.

8 page multi-fold white coloured stiff paper program with black coloured printing and a touch of red on PUSS. Dated MAY 1981.

A new children's 2 Act musical at the Karralika Theatre Directed by Marie Cumisky, Script and Lyrics by Penelope Richards and Music by Conrad Helfrich. Interior includes a Synopsis, cast in order of appearance, list of musicians and crew and acknowledgements

16 page multi-fold white coloured stiff paper program with gloss paper cover and green coloured printing with a touch of red on front and back covers. From April 8th to 23rd, 1994

Grease was devised in the early seventies and was a throwback to the era of early rock 'n roll in the 1950s. It tells the story of the T-Birds, whose leader Danny falls for the squeaky clean Sandy who is trying to change her image and join the Pink Ladies. It is one of the most popular musicals of recent times. The booklet contains many ads, a list of the Principal cast, the male cast, the female cast, the supporting cast. There are also lists of scenes and musical numbers and descriptions of Acts One and Two. The Band, the Crew, the Cast, Acknowledgements and back stage photos are included.