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 322 Collections and/or Records:
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 28 October 1895
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Ara, Zebra and Vora Premier Pyramidists and Pedepulists of the World, Miss Lily Burnand Comedienne, Mitzi Japanese Juggler, The Wal Pink Comedy Troupe in 'An April Fool', The 2 Leonas Songs and Dances, Miss Flo Lacey Characteristic Comedienne, Agnes Liston Serio and Ballad Vocalist and Mandolinist, Mr Alec Hurley Comedian and Exponent of Coster Songs. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 February 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 August 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. George Spry and Florrie Austin Comedy Act, Myra May Soprano Vocalist, Brothers Howard Unique Second Sight Performance, Bennett and Martell Knockabout Comedians, Vocalists and Dancers, Miss Kate Toole Burlesque Actress, Little Tony Character Comedian, Nora Connor Serio Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Maud Needham Serio and Ballad Vocalist, Mr Charles Seel Character Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue, red and yellow type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 September 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 21 September 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 28 September 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Haytors (Edie, Arthur and Frank) in 'His Nibs and His Nobs' Tom Eno Mimic, Daisy Meadows Serio Comic Vocalist and Dancer L’Incompushable Griff Comic Juggling Act, Lizzie Fletcher Comedienne, The Two Brewers Eccentric Comedians and dancing, Little Emily Juvenile Comedienne, Arthur Lennard Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red, green and yellow type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 October 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 9 November 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 31 May 1897
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 June 1897
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Miss Jenny Valmore Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Little Tim Quaint Comedian, Sisters Wright Characteristic Duettists and Expert Dancers, De Cone The World’s Wizard, Sandy and Carl Knockabout Comedians and Dancers, George Willrod Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Eva Maynard Serio Comedienne and Dancer, Lieut. Walter Cole Ventriloquist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and blue type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 5 July 1897
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 16 August 1897
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 30 August 1897
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 6 September 1897
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 October 1897
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Gregory Troupe Spanish Speciality Artistes, Charles Seel The Droll, Maude Ross Comedienne, Guitar Soloist and Tap Boot Dancer, Rezene and Robini Trapeze Comedians, Maude Needham Serio and Balled Vocalist, Will Mitcham Vocal and Musical Speciality Artiste, Maude Maxam Serio Comedienne and Descriptive Vocalist, Nat Clifford Grotesque Comedian, Kate Harvey Serio Comic. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and green type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 1 November 1897
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 January 1898
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 January 1900
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 29 January 1900
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Garrisons Burlesque Artiste, Four M.P.’s Musical Palmers, The Kronemans Comedy Acrobats and Hand Balancers, Madden Wood Knockabout Comedians, Evelyn Taylor Serio Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Daisy Palmer Comedienne, Vocalist and Dancer, The Edison Thomas Animated Photos Interesting and Military Pictures, The Donato One-Legged Grotesque and Cosmopolitan Athletic Clowns. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue, red and yellow type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 February 1900
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