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1. Faust – 14th to 23rd August; and La Boheme – 26th to 30th August. Flyer. 1969. 2. There’s a conspiracy brewing in Perth. It starts September 16th. ‘A Masked Ball’ Booklet. c1971. D 3. The bat comes to Perth on June 3. Don’t miss it. Flyer. 1971. 4. ‘The Gypsy Baron’ presented by The W.A. Opera Company – Gala Charity Premiere. Wednesday 10th May, 1972. Flyer. 5. 2 great love . Puccini’s ‘Madame Butterfly’ ; Rossini’s ‘’ on alternate nights. September 14-30. Flyer. 1972. D 6. ‘Rita’ by Donizetti and ‘Gallantry’ by Douglas Moore. Sept. 9th-11th, & 16th, 17th. 1p. flyer. c1976. 7. ‘Sour Angelica’ by Puccini, Invitation letter to workshop presentation. 1p..Undated. 8. Letter to members about Constitution Amendments. 2p. July 1976. 9. Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting re Constitution Change. 1p. 7 July 1976. 10. Notice of Extraordinay General Meeting – Agenda and Election Notice. 1p. July 1976. 11. Letter to Members summarising events occurring March – June 1976. 1p. July 1976. 12. Memo to Acting Interim Board of Directors re- Constitutional Developments and Confrontation Issues. 3p. July 1976. 13. Campaign letter for election of directors on to the Board. 3p. 1976. 14. Short Biographies on nominees for Board of Directors. 1p.. 1976. 15. Special Priviledge Offer. for ‘The Bear’ by William Walton and ‘William Derrincourt’ by Roger Smalley. 1p. 1977. 16. Membership Card. 1976. 17. Concession Vouchers for 1976 and 1977. 18. The Western Australian Opera Company 1980 Season. Fold-out leaflet. 1980. 19. Notice to members of Annual General Meeting and agenda. 2p. 1981. 20. Ballot paper and short biographies on nominees for Board of Directors. 3p. 1981. 21. Save up to $36 a double on 1982 Season. Fold-out leaflet. 1982. D 22. The Recital. 9th March, 1982. Flyer. 23. Opera 1983 – savings up to 25%. Fold out leaflet. 1983. WEST AUSTRALIAN OPERA COMPANY (W.A. Opera Society - Forerunner) PR9290

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Flyers and General Cont. 24. . Flyer. 1984. 25. News Flash of events for members. 1p. 1985. 26. 1986 Season. Flyer. 1986 27. Opera ’85. Fold-out leaflet. 1985. D 28. Opera 1984. Fold-out leaflet. 1984 D 29. The Western Australian Opera Company presents its 1976 programme . . . .. Flyer. 1976 30 Invitation to ‘The Musicantes’ 27 June 1986. A4. 1986. D 31. Celebrating 20 years of Opera in 1987. Fold-out leaflet. 1987 D 32. 1987 Anniversary Season Subscription Order Form. 1987. D 33. Opera ’88. A4 booklet. 1988. 34. West Australian Opera 1993. Booklet. 1993 D 35. . Flyer. 1968. 36. Sunday Serenade – A Christmas Special. Sunday 5 December. Card. c1993. 37. West Australian Opera Subscription Series 1996. Booklet. D 38. W.A Opera Company & The Society of W.A. Opera Lovers present David Brennan in Recital. Flyer. Undated 39. W.A Opera presents . April 9, 11, 14, 15, 16. Flyer. c1994. D 40. Donizetti’s ‘The Elixir of Love’. August 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 12. Flyer. c1995. 41. The Majestic ’95 Subscription Series. Booklet. 1995. 42. West Australian Opera presents Fledermaus. April 13-27. Flyer. 1996. D 43. Western Australian Opera Company presents . Programme. 10p. 1981 44. by . Flyer. 2006. 45. An evening with Dennis O’Neill ‘Welsh National Treasure’. Flyer. 5 September 2004. 46. 2001 season. Booklet. 20p. 2001. 47. Opera Carmen by Bizet. Leaflet. Aug & Sept 1992. 48 Celebrating 20 years of opera in 1987. Fold-out leaflet plus separate subscription order form. 1987. 49. Fall freshly in love with opera. Booklet. 24p. 2002. 50. The Merry Widow. Leaflet. 2003. 51. West Australian opera, thirty years. Booklet. 24p. 1997. 52. Mozart, the Magic Flute. Brochure. 53. Healthway introduces a fresh approach to opera. Nutrition sheets to promote Magic Flute by sponsor Healthway. 2p. 2003.

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54. Celebrate 1967-2007. West Australian Opera 40 years of passion. Booklet. 2006. 55. 1991 season. Leaflet promoting subscription to Tristan & Isolde, The turn of the Screw. 56. The Turn of the Screw. Leaflet. 1991. 57. Smarter than smoking. Opera in education. Workshop Series. Semester 1, Semester 2. Card. 2004 58. Bride of Fortune. Octagon Theatre. Invitation. 15 February 1991. 59. West Australian Opera presents Don PasQuale.. Leaflet. Undated. 60. West Australian Opera presents ’s in concert. Flyer. Undated. 61. West Australian Opera presents . Leaflet. Undated. 62. 1981 Election for directors to the board of The Western Australian Opera Co. (Inc.). 1p. Typescript. Undated 63. 2001 Christmas concert. West Australian Opera at Perth Zoo. Card. 22 December 2001. 64. West Australian Opera presents Romeo & Juliet by . Card. 1999. 65. 1996 Season Calendar. Pamphlet. 1996. 66. Rossini’s Cinderella.”great fun, great singing, a great night out”. Card. 2004. 67 West Australian Opera. Folder containing the following leaflets / Pamphlets / cards: • Smarter than smoking. Opera in education workshop series. Card • Be a non smoker and blow the crowd away! Leaflet. • West Australian Opera 2005. , La Traviata, Carmen. Pamphlet. • 05 BlackSwan Theatre Company. Education program. Pamphlet. • Cover letter addressing teachers about the upcoming education programs. Leaflet. 2005. • West Australian Opera Smarter than Smoking Opera in Education Contact List. Blank Form. Leaflet. • 05 Behind- the – scenes Production Workshops. Flyer. • 05 Education Season Ticket. Flyer. • 05 Smarter than Smoking Opera in Education. Don Giovanni by . Flyer. • 05 Smarter than Smoking Opera in Education. 05 In School Workshops. Leaflet. • 05 Smarter than Smoking Opera in Education. Past productions’ teacher resource packs. • West Australian Opera. Fleur Allen. Business card. 68. Heloise & Abelard by Peter Tahourdin. Invitation. Postcard. 1-6 March 1993. 69. Orpheus in the Underworld by Jacques Offenbach. Invitation. Postcard. 17-28 August 1993. 70. by . Invitation. Postcard. 22-30 April, 1 May 1993. 71. Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love. A deliciously romantic opera. 1-12 Aug. 1996?

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72. Fall freshly in love with opera in 2003. Season program. Booklet. 2003. 73. A special offer for 1983. Subscription leaflet. 1982. 74. A night to remember. Invitation and acceptance slip for 30 November 1982. 75. Christmas party. Invitation and booking form. 1982.

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1940s______

1948? His Majesty's Tales of Hoffman Hans Briner Beryl Seward R.Dowd, A.Chappelle, Theatre Offenbach R.Allan, E.Haglund, Perth P.Lawrie,L.Drummond, M.Buchan, B. Hooper, E.Longwell, F.O'Grady, H.Freedman, G.Frieze, W.Frankish, A.Biggs, G.Chrystal, M. Lewis, W. Harper, N. Yiend, C.Spencer, G.Rossi. ______

3 March 1949 His Majesty's La Traviata Hans Briner Beryl Seward F.Nowotny, R.Allen, Theatre Verdi M.Mendelson,E.Sibbritt Perth W.Hurford,B.Demarest R.Dowd, A.Chappelle, G.Frieze, A. Biggs, R.Farrago, H.Neate, G.Chrystal, B.Copley M.Lewis. ______

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16 Nov 1949 His Majesty's Hans Briner Dr. Pusenjak A.Chappelle,H.Browne Theatre Strauss P.Lawrie, F.Nowotny, Perth G.Frieze, H.Phipps, M.Lewis,M.Mendelson, B.Demarest, S.Foley, N.Yiend, G.Chrystal, H.Freidman. 1950s______

26 July 1950 His Majesty's Don Pasquale William A. Stefan Haag F.Lisle, S.Haag, Theatre Donizetti Rayner R.Dowd, S.Biddle, Perth D.Van Val ______

25 May 1950 Perth Town Hall Concert William A. R.Allen, S.Hillman Rayner F.Nowotny, I.Archer, G.Chrystal, M.Lewis Mrs.Eglitis,G.Meyers, D.Hall. ______(PERTH METROPOLITAN OPERATIC SOCIETY -Forerunner)

4 Nov 1952 His Majesty's The Gypsy Baron James Penberthy B.V.Pusenjak B.Hooper, A.Sapalis Theatre Strauss Mary Moir S.Nicholls, L.Baxter, Perth E.Kesacoff, B.Manning B.Howarth, J.Mann, I.Conochie,V.Gorringe, J.Hall, D.Glendinning, P.Kriger, M.Jones J.Schreurs, D.Gilchrist, W.Jenkin, J.Snook.

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16 Mar 1953 Open Air Opera Melodies of the James Benberthy B.V.Pusenjak K.O'Louchlin,E.Sibbritt, House Heart Mary Moir L.Burrows,R.Anderson, Cottesloe Gregoric E.Middleton, G.Myers,B.Demarest, J.Doogue, D.Bernstein, C.Watts, J.LeTessier, J.Gallop, Mather-Brown,R.Alpin, R.Wilson, R. Begley, A.Biggs, S.Scott, H. Gwynn, R.Bell,

1960s______

15 June 1968 His Majesty's Carmen Verdon Williams James Penberthy R.Kaufman, G.Fowles, Theatre Bizet W.Robinson,E.Sibbritt, Perth B.Hatfield-Carter, G.Bertinazzo, L.Masel, L.Campeotto, K.Peggs, D.Dodd, L.Perrin, R.Atkinson, E.Green, M.Fletcher, E.Holding, A.Pearson, I.Westrip, E.Royston-Prince, G.Valenti, I.Westrip, J. Nicholson, D.Moore ______

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16 Dec 1968 Not Mentioned Amahl & The Verdon Williams Verdon Williams P.Kawerau, T. Klein, Night Visitors T.Luttrell, D.Dodd, Menotti E.Holding, D.Moore, plus Samatla's,W.Robinson, Songs By W.A. Lyric Singers, Italian Choir G.Bertinazzo, R.Pollastpini ______

Sept 1969 His Majesty's Faust Juan Azaldegui Nita Pannell R.Byers, L.Masel, Theatre Gounod B.Martin, C.Arndt, Perth Samatlas, P.Smith, C.DeMunck, R.Allman, J.Whitbread, L.Perrin, E.Green, B.Furlan, M.Warrington,S.Biddle, G.Allen, G.Tully. ______

Sept 1969 His Majesty's La Boheme Graham Wood Giuseppe Bertinazzo R.Allman, J.Whitbread, Theatre Puccini E.Holding,Bertinazzo, Perth L. Campeotto, L.Masel, W.Lingard, C.Arndt, Hatfield-Carter,Hooper, Warrington, Atkinson, M.Fletcher, S.Hastings, Royston-rince,Mengutti Versaico, Colledan.

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1970______

April 1970 Various Expo Opera Eric Giuseppe G.Bertinazzo,G.Allen, Country Excerpts from Royston-Prince Bertinazzo W.Schleicher, Venues 5 Operas K.Wilson, L.Campeotto, J.Nicholson, W.Lingard, J.Simpson, R.Atkinson, Hatfield-Carter,E.Green M.Fletcher, F.Moncrief, V.Warrener ______

Aug 1970 His Majesty's La Traviata Georg Tintner Arnold Matters Hatfield-Carter,L.Masel, Theatre Verdi M.Warrington, R.Dawe, Perth L.Campeotto, A.Pearson G.Allen, J.Simpson, W.Lingard, Schleicher, E.Green, C.Arndt, P.Stanislas, C.Stott, K.Roach.

1971______

May His Majesty's Die Fledermaus Georg Tintner Brian Crossley L.Perrin, W.Lingard Theatre Strauss R.Atkinson, N.Breese Perth A.Bona, M.Fletcher, L.Masel, M.Sutton, J.Simpson, C.Griffiths, E. Royston-Prince, M.McKinnon

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16-25 Sept His Majesty's A Masked Ball Georg Tintner Bernd Benthaak* L.Borg Hi* C.Arndt, Theatre Verdi J.Grunfelder* Fowles* Perth R.Atkinson, D.Smith* R.Byers* L.Campeotto, R.Allman* M.Clare, (Collaboration with Australian Opera) A.Major* G.Allen, E.Green, C.Versaico, P.Stanislas, N.Breeze, E.Fretwell* E.Flint. (* Denotes Australian Opera)

1972______

11 May His Majesty's Gypsy Baron Georg Tintner John Milson C.Griffiths, K.Edgar, Theatre Strauss E.Green, A.Bona, Perth W.Lingard, M.Fletcher P.Whitbread, L.Masel, M.Clare, S.Devenish, V.Melrose, B.Hatfield, K. Wilson, C.Versaico, R.Harwood, J.Falzon, K. Roach, C.Grogan, J.Kroon, P.Wyburn. ______

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September His Majesty's Barber of Georg Tintner Jeana Bradley D.Parker, P.Stanislas, Theatre Seville S.Atlas, C.Arndt, Perth Rossini C.Grogan, J.Little, L.Perrin, K.Edgar ,G. Freeman ______

September His Majesty's Madame Butterfly Georg Tintner Joan Pope C.Duval, C.Versaico Theatre Puccini E.Green, W.Lingard, Perth M.Clare, C.Bamford, L.Campeotto,B.Goddard S.MacLeod, G.Allen, M.Payze, M. Pope, Jenny-Lee Trout.

1973______

May His Majesty's The Merry Georg Tintner Jon Ewing J.Simpson, E.Flint, Theatre Widow D.Grogan, C.Grogan, Perth Lehar I.King, A.Bona, W.Lingard, D.Moore, J.Little, A.Nayler, B.Goddard, H.Davies, S. Boyd, E.Abbott, 1974______

25 Apr-25 May Her Majesty’s Theatre II Trovatore Berns Benthaak Various artists Die Fledermaus Swan Lake

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May His Majesty's Georg Tintner Bernd Benthaak C.Arndt, N.Breese, Theatre Verdi E.Green, C.Grogan, D.Kestel, K,Edgar, C.Stapleton,C.Versaico, Con De Vos ______

May Die Fledermaus Georg Tintner Sydney Davis R.Atkinson, R.Keene, Strauss G.Bertinazzo, A.Bona, M.Clare, W.Lingard, J.Simpson, L.Perrin, A.Nayler, J.Bailey ______

Swan Lake (Perth City Ballet)

1975______

5-8 March Playhouse Cosi Fan Tutte Russell Channell John Milson C.Arndt,L.Masel Perth Mozart S.Atlas, N.Breese, K.Edgar, R.Atkinson. ______

May Concert Hall Carmen Russell Channell Tom Lingwood S Steele, G Dempsey Perth C Grogan, R Atkinson, L Perrin, E Maddison, J Simpson, K Roach, K Edgar, J Bailey, M. Claire, W Lingard.

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M. Fletcher. ______

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July Boulder, Kalgoorlie, Rita Not Mentioned Aarne Neeme Rita: Betty Elfverson Southern Cross, Donizetti E.Maddison, J.Walsh. Merredin,Cunderdin, plus Concert:B.Elfverson, Dalwallinu,Moora, Concert E.Maddison, J.Walsh, Northam. K.Edgar, Piano: Deirdre Foyster. ______

7-22 November Perth Concert Orpheus in the Russell Channell John Milson M.Fletcher, C.Arndt, Hall Underworld Ian Westrip M.Howard, A.Bona, Offenbach J.Little, E.Maddison, V. Melrose, B.Preece, C.Anastas, T.Zonta, T.Johnson, K.Edgar, K.Roach, E.Green, M.Page, J.Hind, M.Jacksch, F.Stinton, R.Harwood, K.Johnston

1976______

24-27 March Playhouse Don Pasquale Russell Channell John Milson S.Atlas, C.Arndt, Perth Donizetti E.Maddison, I.Westrip B.Elfverson, F.Stinton, 2-3 April Fremantle D.Fowler, R.Selleck, Town Hall T. Zonta. ______

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20-22 & Octagon Theatre The Medium Myer Fredman John Milson K.Edgar-Moore,Fowler, 27-29 May Perth Gian Carlo Menotti (Guest (The Medium) L.Farrar, F.Stinton, and Conductor) M.Fletcher, E.Green, Dido & Aeneas Aarne Neeme C.Sayer, H.Spicer Henry Purcell (Dido & Aeneas) R.Atkinson, T.Johnson A.Watson, L.Doszczak, E.Maddison, V.Menzies ______

August South-West Rita Not Mentioned Aarne Neeme & For Both Productions: Country Towns Donizetti Elizabeth Fraser L.Farrar, E.Maddison, and F.Stinton, Gallantry K.Edgar-Moore Douglas Moore ______

September Churchlands Senior Rita Not Mentioned Aarne Neeme & For Both Productions: High School Donizetti Elizabeth Fraser L.Farrar, E.Maddison, and F.Stinton, Gallantry K.Edgar-Moore Douglas Moore ______

28-30 October Perth Concert L'Elisir Ian Westrip John Milson K.Moore, E.Maddison, 4-6 & Hall D'Amore L.Farrar, B.Elfverson, 10-13 November Donizetti C.Grogan, A.Fletcher, M.Jones, P.Seal, R.Selleck, C.Arndt, D.Fowler, F.Stinton

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1977______

6 May Perth Entertain- Alan Abbott Brian Crossley G.Chrystal, C.Arndt, ment Centre Gilbert & D.Olsen, T.Edmonds, Sullivan J.Bailey, R.Warwicker, J.Bronhill, T.Johnson, V.Menzies, D.Harris. ______

Tenth Anniversary Art Auction, 19th June Invitation Flyer

November Perth Concert Cavalleria Alan Abbott Giuseppe S.Steele, G.Stern, Hall Rusticana Bertinazzo C.Grogan, T.Johnson, Mascagni E.Green, A.Watson. ______

I Alan Abbott Kevin Miller R.McDonald, L.Farrar Leon Cavallo G.McIntosh, C.Grogan P.Stanislas,C.Versaico, C.Goddard.

1978______

April Perth Concert Opera in Alan Abbott Not Mentioned L.Farrar, T.Johnson, Hall Concert G.Stern, I.Westrip, C. Waddell. ______

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May Perth Entertain- Alan Abbott Betty Pounder P.Pratt, B.MacIntosh, ment Centre Gilbert & G.Chrystal, G.Stern, Sullivan L.Wood, B.Preece, C.Goddard, N.McLeod, R.Harwood, D.Harris, L.Farrar, J.Bronhill, T.Johnson, C.Jones, M.Bottomley, D.Stone, Anne Watson. ______

July Various Country An Evening of Alan Abbott Not Mentioned T.Johnson, G.Stern, Towns Song B.Preece, L.Farrar. Piano: S. Boys. ______

November Perth Concert Alan Abbott Giuseppe C.Duval, G.Stern, Hall Puccini Bertinazzo P.Neal, N.McLeod, B.Preece, M.Clare, L.Perrin, K.Edgar C.Goddard,R.Harwood C.Versaico, J.Oliver

1979______

April 1979 Playhouse The Beggars Alan Abbott Edgar Metcalf M.Ford, V.Melrose, Theatre Opera C.Arndt, T.Johnson, Perth John Gay G.Stern, D.Nichols E.Holding, J.Oliver, A.Watson, C.Waddell ______

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Nov 1979 Perth Concert Madame Butterfly Alan Abbott Giuseppe C.Duval, C.Goddard, Hall Puccini Bertinazzo G.Stern, A.Watson, C.DeMunck, N.MacLeod, J.Oliver, W.Constable, B.Preece, C.Versaico, J.Walsh, E.Tavelli, T.Byrne, C.Anastas, D.Stone, K.Harwood,N.Breese.

1980______

March Perth Concert Hall Gerald Krug C. Duval, T Johnson R Stevens, C Waddell C Arndt, C De Munck C Goddard, D Stone

June His Majesty's La Traviata Gerald Krug Giuseppe M.Haggart, A.Thane, Theatre Verdi Bertinazzo Zancanaro,C.DeMunck, Perth E.Holding, T.Johnson, J.Oliver, C.Goddard, M.Clare, J.Walsh, C.Waddell, R.Harwood, A.Watson, D.Stone, D.Lukey ______

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October His Majesty's The Abduction Gerald Krug Edgar Metcalf V.Hawkins, M.Haggart, Theatre From the Seraglio M.Hanson, J.Bronhill, Perth Mozart J.Lavender, J.Malcolm, N.Mangin ______

Undated Not Mentioned From to Ian Westrip Ivan King I.Westrip, C.Jones, The Beatles R.Rudi, K.Hutchinson, N.Blunt, I.King, B.Nugent

1981______

12,14 March Perth Concert Fidelio in Gerald Krug N.Grant, G.Dempsey, Hall Concert C.Arndt, N.Wilkie, Beethoven I.Westrip, T.Johnson, J.Malcolm. C.Goddard, B.Preece ______

May His Majesty's Tales of Gerald Krug Edgar J.Main, C.Leahmann, Theatre Hoffman Metcalfe A.Watson, M.Sutton, Perth Offenbach I.Westrip, J.Malcolm. C.Goddard,R.Harwood, C.Waddell ______

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July/August His Majesty's La Boheme Gerald Krug Jacobo C.Leahmann,N.Breese, Theatre Puccini Kaufmann J.Main, G.Harris, Perth P.Neal, T.Johnson, S.Donelly, I.Westrip, C.Arndt, C.Waddell, B.Preece,D.Blackshaw, W.Teasdale, M. Clare ______October His Majesty's The Magic Flute Gerald Krug Jacobo J.Malcolm, M.Quaife, Theatre Mozart Kaufmann I.Westrip, B.Preece, Perth C.Waddell,C.Leahmann, E Hatfield-Carter, G. May, M Williamson, C.Goddard, C.DeMunck, C.Jones, J.Vuletic, A.Watson, R.Collins, P.Turner, D.Stone, E.Wilden, P.Sherlock, J.Harrison

1982______

9th March Perth Concert Joan Sutherland Gerald Krug Hall Perth Recital ______

Undated Not Mentioned La Serva Padrona Ian Westrip Jacobo I. Westrip, T.Johnson, Pergolesi and Kaufmann J.Malcolm,C.Leahmann Selections ______

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April/May His Majesty's Rigoletto Gerald Krug Michael J. Wood, A.Benfell Theatre Verdi Beauchamp G.Harris, C.DeMunck, Perth C.Waddell, C.Goddard, S.Donelly, W.Teasdale, I.Westrip, P.Turner, C.Arndt, M.Quaife, A.Watson, S.Hastings, M. Sutton, J Henley. ______

August His Majesty's The Pearl Gerald Krug Giuseppe M. Quaife, E.Flint, Theatre Fishers Bertinazzo G.MacFarlane, Perth Bizet J.Malcolm, I.Westrip C.DeMunck, C.Waddell, R.MacQueen ______

Oct/Nov His Majesty's The Barber of Gerald Krug Tom Lingwood I.Westrip, K.Moore Theatre Seville G.MacFarlane, C.Arndt, Perth Rossini J.Malcolm, R.Howell, S.Atlas, R.MacQueen, A.Watson, B.Preece, C.Goddard, M.Sutton

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1983

April His Majesty's Madame Butterfly Gerald Krug Nigel Rideout C.Leahmann,N.Breese, Theatre Puccini R.Stevens, J.Nagayek, Perth M.Sutton, C.DeMunck, C.Goddard, D.Tyers, C.Waddell, B. Preece, S.Donelly, P.Turner, S.Hastings, C.Versaico, M.Clare, M.Choo, M.Eastoe. ______

July His Majesty's Don Giovanni Gerald Krug Douglas Gautier L.Terracini, G.Jones, Theatre Mozart C.Leahmann, M.Quaife, Perth R.McConaghie,D.Tyers G.MacFarlane, C.Arndt, D.Tyers, T.Johnson, I.Westrip, B.Preece, M.Williamson ______

October His Majesty's Carmen Gerald Krug Giuseppe E.Howell, J.Nagajek, Theatre Bizet Bertinazzo H.Howell, R.Stevens Perth P.Neal, T.Johnson, S.Donelly,M.Williamson C.Jones, V.Menzies, I.Westrip,G.MacFarlane C.Goddard, C.Waddell, R.MacQueen,B.Preece,

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C.Versaico, M.Clare

1984

24th March Perth Concert Concert Classics Gerald Krug Soloists: Sylvia Clarke, Hall Catherine Duval, L.Allen, R.Dawe ______

May His Majesty's Marriage of Gerald Krug Tom Lingwood R.Howell, M.Quaife, Theatre Figaro D.Brennan, R.Lemke, Perth Mozart F.Maconaghie,C.Arndt, C.Douglas, I.Waugh, S.Clarke, C.Goddard, B.Preece, S.Donelly, G.MacFarlane ______

22,23 June Perth Concert Gerald Krug Soloists; Sylvia Clarke, Hall Verdi Catherine Duval, L.Allen, R.Dawe ______

August His Majesty's Lucia Di Gerald Krug Michael R.Howell, R.Lemke, Theatre Lammermoor Beauchamp M.Quaife, G.Sullivan, Perth L.Allen, G.MacFarlane, G.Bertinazzo, C.Coad, S.Clarke, C.Goddard ______

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November His Majesty's Merry Widow Gerald Krug Ivan King G.Duval, R.Stevens, Theatre Franz Lehar V.Menzies, N.Yemm, Perth G.MacFarlane,J.Walsh, P.Stewart, R.Lemke, C.Goddard, B.Preece, P.Turner, S.Clarke, R.Warwicker A.Watson

1985

May His Majesty's Nabucco Gerald Krug Tom Lingwood J.Wood, D.Brennan, Theatre Verdi M.Haggart, L.Synan Perth A.Baumann,K.Hampton J.Nagajek, D.Kestel, R.MacQueen,S.Donelly G.MacFarlane ______

July/August His Majesty's Cosi Fan Tutte Gerald Krug Dennis Olsen C.Beasley, C.Ferraro, Theatre Mozart E.Campbell, R.Gurner, Perth I.Cousins, D.Cant, G.MacFarlane,E.Wilson S.O'Loughlin,C.Douglas C.Coad ______

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Oct/Nov His Majesty's Die Fledermaus Gerald Krug John Milson R.Stevens, M.Quaife, Theatre Johann Strauss S.Donelly, E.Wilson Perth (Jnr) I.Westrip, N.Yemm, G.MacFarlane, I.King, M.Sutton, C.Goddard, V.Menzies,R.Warwicker 1986

Undated Perth Concert R & I Bank Solists: - Hall Dame Joan Bernadette Cullen Sutherland Concert ______

19, 20 March Perth Concert The Gloria Gary May C de Vos,R.MacQueen Hall Concert Pianist: D.Helfgott ______

May His Majesty's Hansel. & Gretel G.Krug T.Lingwood D.Riedel, M.Quaife, Theatre Humperdinck I.Westrip, R.Macqueen Perth C.Beasley, J.Nagajek, E.Wilson ______

July/Aug His Majesty's Gerald Krug Tom Lingwood J.Christiansen, Theatre Verdi M.Richardson,D.Riedel, Perth D.Brennan, M.Sutton, R.Stevens, E.Wilson, G.MacFarlane, C.Waddell, J.Malcolm.

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1987

20th Anniversary Souvenir Programme March/April His Majesty's Madam Butterfly Gerald Krug Giuseppe M. McKay, R.Stevens, Theatre Puccini Bertinazzo K.Harms, R.Howell, Perth M.Alafaci, R.MacQueen C.Waddell, J.Morgan B.Preece, C.Versaico, R.Warwicker,S.Brooker ______

July/August His Majesty's Mignon Gerald Krug James D.Riedel, J.McGregor Theatre Ambroise Christiansen C.Doig, C,Coad, Perth Thomas B.Hull, A.Cunningham, I.Vayne, C.Waddell ______

His Majesty's La Traviata Gerald Krug Tom Lingwood J.McGregor, M.Quaife, Theatre Verdi G.Winslade, I.Vayne, Perth J.Christiansen, C.Bogg R.MacQueen, K.Harms, V.Menzies, B.Hull, M. Alfaci, B.Preece, C.Waddell, J. Morgan, A.Cunningham ______

4-5 Sept. Perth Concert Hall Eric Prince Memorial David Kram, WA Opera Chorus Concert Gary May (Conductors) Festival Chorus

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1988______

April His Majesty's The Mikado Gary May Hume R.MacQueen,D.Hobson Theatre Gilbert & (Conductor)` C.Goddard, N.Yemm, Perth Sullivan B.Preece, R.Tyrrell, V.Menzies, M.Kineen, M.Sinclair ______

12 August His Majesty's Australian Gary May Soloists: Anne Millar Theatre Contemporary Jennifer Morgan Perth Music Concert M.Alfaci, P.Rowe ______

August His Majesty's Tosca Gerald Krug Tom Lingwood C.Waddell, J.Eaglen, Theatre Puccini R.MacQueen, P.Rowe, Perth K.Collins, M. Alfaci, J.Christiansen, B.Preece, A.Millar ______

26th October His Majesty's Eureka Gerald Krug Tom Lingwood R.Stevens, C.Coad, Theatre Stockade Giuseppe M.Sutton, J.Henley, Perth Roberto Hazon Bertinazzo C. Waddell, A.Millar J.Waddell, E.Wilson S.Gagliardi, P.Rowe, R.MacQueen, A. Foote, G.Bertinazzo S.Walter, M. Alafaci, C.Goddard

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1989______

Aug/Sept His Majesty's La Boheme Gerald Krug Tom Lingwood L.Terracini, C.Coad, Theatre Puccini J.Pickering, I.Westrip Perth C.Waddell, D.Riedel, C.De Vos, E.Wilson, S.Pringle, L.Layton ______

November His Majesty's Countess Gerald Krug John Milson P.Wright, M.Alafaci, Theatre Maritza T.Burridge, P. Rowe, Perth Emmerich G.Harris, R.MacQueen, Kalman D. Riedel, E. Wilson; S.Moore, C.Goddard, M.Sutton, I.King

1990

10 Nov Perth Concert Hall Gala Benefit Concert Richard Gill Aida, Carmen, Nabucco And Faust.

1991______

25 Jan Supreme Court Gardens Die Fledermaus David Kram John Milson G Harris, M Quaife Strauss E Wilson, A Foote R MacQueen, J Malcolm M Sutton, C Goddard ______

July/Aug His Majesty's The Marriage Graham Abbott Suzanne Chaundy R.Howell, E.Wilson,

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Theatre of Figaro R. MacQueen,M.Sutton Perth Mozart J.Edwardson,I.Cousins, C.Goddard, W.Hopkins, C.Waddell, C.Goddard, E.Lysons, K.Boerema

1992______

9-16th April His Majesty's Don Pasquale Suzanne Chaundy R.Smith, A.Foot D Theatre Gaetano S.O'Loughlin,E.Wilson Perth Donizetti C.Versaico ______

Aug/Sept His Majesty's Carmen Warwick J.Nagajek, G.Harris, Theatre Bizet Stengards R.Howell, E.Wilson, Perth T.Burridge, A.Millar C.Goddard, A.Foote, C.Waddell, P. McKay, R. MacQueen

Aug/Sept His Majesty's Carmen Warwick Lindy Hume J.Nagajek, G.Harris, Theatre Bizet Stengards R.Howell, E.Wilson, Perth T.Burridge, A.Millar C.Goddard, A.Foote, C.Waddell, P. McKay, R. MacQueen 1993______

His Majesty's Madame Butterfly Warwick Andrew Nancy Yuen, G.Chard,

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Theatre Puccini Stengards Sinclair G.Tomlinson, M.Sutton Perth F.Campbell,C.Goddard, C.Waddell, A.Foote, R.Prakhoff, R.Dods, C.Versaico, A.Watson, E.Lysons, M.McKinnon, S. Polglaze ______

22 – 28 Apr, His Majesty’s Theatre Puccini’s Madama Andrew West Australian Sym D 1 May Butterfly Sinclair phony Orchestra

26 June Perth Concert Hall Tchaikovsky Lindy Hume Janice Taylor-Warne Jolanta Nagajek ______Aug His Majesty’s Theatre Orpheus in the Warwick Stengards Lindy Hume I Waugh, G. Smith Underworld A Colliver, J Malcolm Offenbach M Sutton, C Goddard

1994______

Jan 29 Langley Park The Pearl Fishers Ashley ARbuckle Warwick Stengards Elisa Wilson by Patrick Power John Pringle Ronald MacQueen ______

Sept His Majesty's The Magic Flute Warwick Lindy Hume A.Colliver, E.Wilson Theatre Mozart Stengards Y.Jixing, L.Murray

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Perth D.Hibbard, A.Foote, E.Lysons, C.Goddard, C.DeMunck, L.Harper-Brown, P.Gourlay, J.Sullivan, F.Campbell,S.MacLiver, M-A Connolly, .Searle, M.Dowsett, C.De Vos, S.Peacock,R.Dods

1995______

His Majesty's The Majestic '95 Theatre Subscription Series

14,16,18, His Majesty’s Don Giovanni Lindy Hume Bruce Martin 21,23,25 Theatre Stephen Bennett Nov

1996______

Subscription series 1996, includes booking details. Booklet D ______

14,16,20,22,24 Feb Octagon Theatre Lindy Hume Pamela Turner Andrew Foote ______

13-27th April His Majesty's Fledermaus Lindy Hume B.Ryan, N.Jones Theatre Johann Strauss M.Quaife, G.Smith

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Perth A.Di Toro, A.Foote ______

Aug 21-31 His Majesty's Falstaff David Agler Simon Phillips James Malcolm Theatre by Gregory Yuirsich Guisseppe Verdi Collin Goddard Warwick Fyfe Celia Milne Eliza Wilson Irene Waugh Sara MacLiver Timothy Dufore Shaun Murphy

1997______

Aug/Sep His Majesty's La Traviata Moshinsky J McGregor, R Hislop Theatre Verdi A Foote, R MacQueen ______

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11, 13, 15, 18, His Majesty's Carmen Lindy Hume Mark Alderson 20, 22 Nov Theatre by Elisa Wilson Georges Bizet David Collins-White Karl Hume Roxanne Hislop Colin Goddard Vicki Wyn-Davies Helen Searle Douglas McNicol Andrew Foote Aldo Di Toro

1998______

Subscription series 1998, includes booking details. Booklet

21 Feb Supreme Court Tosca Marilyn Phillips Lisa Gasteen Gardens (Chorus Director) Patrick Power Geoffrey Chard Robert Dawe Andrew Foote Aldo Di Toro Mark Alderson Bradley Kerin ______

28,30 Apr,2,5,7,9 May His Majesty’s Lucia John Copley Andrew Foote Theatre Di Lammermoor Barry Mora ______

Jul Winthrop Hall Pimpinone Geoffrey Lancaster Caroline Stacey S MacLiver, S Grant

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Telemann ______

1,3,5,8,10,12 Sept His Majesty’s Barber of Seville Hugh Halliday Mark Alderson Theatre Bruce Fowler

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11 Dec 1998 Perth Concert Hall Gala concert Elisa Wilson Aldo Di Toro Peter Coleman-Wright West Australian Opera Chorus

1999

Subscription series 1999. includes booking details. Booklet 15-16,18-20 Feb Regal Theatre Threepenny Opera Richard Mills Lyndon Terracini Robyn Archer D ______

28-30 Apr, His Majesty’s Patience John Cox Roxane Hislop 1,6-8 May Theatre Elisa Wilson D ______

5 May His Majesty’s Gilbert & Sullivan Richard Mills Dennis Olsen Theatre Favourites Natalie Jones Barry Ryan

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14,16,18, His Majesty’s Romeo & Juliet Sarah Carradine Aldo Di Toro 21,23,25 Theatre Luke Gabbedy Sept Bruce Martin

2000 Apr/May His Majesty’s Madama Butterfly Simon Kenway Andrew Sinclair C Riel, G Tomlinson Theatre Puccini B Martin, I Waugh D

Aug/Sep His Majesty’s Orlando Graham Abbott Lindy Hume C Josey, A Foote Theatre Handel A Colliver, S Macliver

2001

Subscription series 2001, includes booking details. Booklet

May His Majesty’s The Pearl fishers Richard Divall Ann-Margret Pettersson L Kenneally, D Hobson Theatre Bizet L de Jong, G Rowley

11,13,15,18,20,22 His Majesty’s Marriage of Figaro John Copley Timothy DuFore Sept Theatre Kate Ladner

2003

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19,21,23, His Majesty’s Cavalleria Rusticana Andrew Sinclair Nicole Youl 26,28,30 Theatre & I Pagliacci Irene Waugh Aug Andrew Schroeder ______

28,30 Oct, His Majesty’s Abduction from the Michael Gow David Hobson 1,4,6,8 Theatre Seraglio Monte Jaffe Nov David Hamilton

------2004 19, 21, 24, Hi Majesty’s Faust Matthew Barclay Keith Lewis 26, 28 Aug Theatre Bruce Martin Elisa Wilson 27, 30 Oct His Majesty’s Norma George Ogilvy Bruce Martin 3, 6 Nov Theatre Antonio Nagore Paul O’Neill

2005

2005 Various venues West Australian Various artiste D Opera 2005 Carmen Don Giovanni La Traviata

12, 14, 16, His Majesty’s Don Giovanni Julie Edwardson Conal Coad 19, 21, 23 Theatre Douglas McNicol April Rachelle Durkin

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25, 27, 29 His Majesty’s Carmen Lindy Hume Andrew Moran Oct Theatre Nicole Youl 1,3,5 Nov John Hudson

2006

28, 30 March His Majesty’s Madam Butterfly Andrew Sinclair Anne Williams-King 1, 4, 6, 8 Theatre Rosario La Spina April Michael Lewis

17, 19, 22, Hi Majesty’s Nabucco David Freeman David Wakeham 24, 26 Theatre Elizabeth Connell August James Egglestone

4, 8, 11 His Majesty’s Tristan und Neil Armfield Susan Bullock Nov Theatre Isolde Bernadette Cullen Alan Woodrow

2007

40 years of passion Various venues Various performances Booklet

14, 16, 18, His Majesty’s Rigoletto Elijah Moshinsky Michael Lewis 21, 23, 25 Theatre Paul O’Neill

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August Matthew Lester

27, 30 Oct His Majesty’s La Bohème Simon Philips Luke Gabbedy 1, 3, 6, 8, Theatre Jorge Lopez-Yaňez 10 Nov Shane Lowrencev

2008

2008 Various venues Soaring to new heights 2008 program booklet

29 Mar, His Majesty’s The Magic Goran Jarvelfelt Elisa Wilson 1, 3, 5, 8, 10 Theatre Flute Judit Lorincz 12 April Jennifer Barrington

2, 5, 7, 9, His Majesty’s The Barber of John Milson Colin Goddard 12, 14, 16 Theatre Seville Penelope Reynolds August James Clayton

28, 30 Oct, His Majesty’s Aida Graeme Murphy Aivale Cole 1, 4, 6, 8 Theatre Bernadette Cullen Nov Eduardo Villa

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2009

Season program 2009 Various venues Various performances

March, April His Majesty’s Theatre The Marriage of Figaro

August His Majesty’s Theatre The Pearlfishers

October, November His Majesty’s Theatre Girl of the Golden West

2010 ______

February His Majesty’s Theatre

April His Majesty’s Theatre Carmen

August His Majesty’s Theatre Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci

2011 ______

April His Majesty’s Theatre Tosca

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July His Majesty’s Theatre

October, November His Majesty’s Theatre La Sonnambula

November His Majesty’s Theatre Falstaff

2012 ______

February His Majesty’s Theatre Elektra

2013 ______

February Supreme Court Gdns. Rigoletto

April His Majesty’s Theatre La Traviata

July His Majesty’s Theatre Don Giovanni

November His Majesty’s Theatre La Boheme

2014 ______

Feb His Majesty’s Theatre

July His Majesty’s Theatre The Magic Flute

Oct, Nov His Majesty’s Theatre Il Trovatore

2015 ______

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July His Majesty’s Theatre The Marriage of Figaro

Oct, Nov His Majesty’s Theatre Faust

2016 ______

6 Feb Langley Park Opera in the park

? His Majesty’s Theatre The Riders

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+ Various postcards

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