The Alhambra Theatre (Established 1914) (Bradford)
Organisation
Dates
- Existence: Established 1914
Biography
The Alhambra Theatre in Bradford, England was opened in 1914 by theatre impresario Francis Laidler.
In 1964, Bradford City Council bought the Alhambra and ten years later it was designated a Grade II listed building.
The Alhambra is part of the Bradford Theatres group and is a member of the Dance Consortium, who bring international dance theatre to the UK.
Although it started as a variety venue, today the Alhambra offers spectacular dance shows, musicals, drama and pantomime.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Cyril Critchlow Collection
Fonds
Reference code: NFA0089
Scope and Contents
The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...
Dates:
c1837 - 2008
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive