Argyle Theatre of Varieties (c1868 - 1945)
Dates
- Existence: c1868 - 1945
Biography
The Argyle Music Hall in Birkenhead was opened in 1868 and staged many variety acts of the day.
The name was changed to The Prince Of Wales Theatre from 1876 to 1890, and was used mainly to stage plays. In 1890, the focus returned to music hall and variety and the theatre was renamed the Argyle Theatre.
Manager Denis J. Clarke ran the Argyle Theatre for 45 years from 1890 to 1935 developing the theatre to make it became one of the most well known theatres in the country playing host to many variety acts of the day.
As well as music hall and variety, the Argyle Theatre often had early film and also was the first theatre to have radio broadcasts.
During the Second World War, the theatre was bombed, taking a direct hit. It was never rebuilt.
Found in 358 Collections and/or Records:
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 6 June 1892
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 8 August 1892
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Rennie Bros. in'Human Snakes', Sisters Kendal Vocalists and Dancers, Mr George Reynolds Comic Singer, Miss Lottie Lonsdale, Messrs. Geraghty and Gilligan 'The Silent Conversationalists', Miss Nellis Hornman Burlesque Artiste and Character Vocalist, Mr Walter Lang Descriptive Vocalist and Dancer, Mr. J. Wright Comic Vocalist, Miss Winifred Yates and Mr Robert Emslie Vocalists. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and green type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 August 1892
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 August 1892
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 September 1892
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 18 November 1889
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, c1880 - 1899
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Closure for redecoration. ‘Grand re-opening Bank holiday, 6th August with a Powerful Company Of Stars, New Scenery etc, etc. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 31 October 1892
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 November 1892
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 21 November 1892
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 12 December 1892
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 16 January 1893
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Farrell and Wilmot Irish Comedians, Miss Bessie St. John Burlesque, Descriptive, Serio-comic and Dancer, Mr Bob Gardner Double Voiced Vocalist and Tyrolean Harmonist, Sisters Conlan Duettists and Dancers, Major Devono Illusionist, Sisters Vose Duettists, Vocalists and Wonderful Dancers, Frank Travis Vocal Comedian, Madeline Rosa Lady Ventriloquist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and green type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 20 March 1893
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 April 1893
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 April 1893
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 24 April 1893
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Hugh Dempsey Irish Comedy, Merrie Jennie Leslie Vocalist and Dancer, Mr. J.W. Nixon Comedian, Vocalist and Dancer, Madame Pollinta’s Wonderful Manikins!, Sisters Hill Duettists, Vocalists and Dancers, Finlay and Rankin, the Clipper Boys Black Original Yankee Specialities, Miss Flo Varley Descriptive Vocalist and Dancer, Professor Woodhead Musical Marvel. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and green type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 1 May 1893
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 May 1893
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 12 June 1893
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Charles Bignell, ‘The Dodger Up-to-Date Popular comedian and character singer. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 August 1893
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