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 245 Collections and/or Records:
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 9 March 1936
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Afrique Impersonator of famous celebrities, Jeanette Adie The Ideal Male, Four Roadsters introducing Britain’s Greatest Street Singer, Adrienne and Austin Dancing, Gallagher and Spree American Comedy Duo, Frank Groves, The Argyle Orchestra, Ed. and Jess Cotrillo Jugglers, The Four Wonder Wheelers Laughs and Sensations. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 25 January 1892
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Vonare Lady contortionist, Violet Reefern Serio and descriptive dancer, The Two Howes comedians and dancers, Harry Stennet transatlantic performer, Fred Harrington Anglo-Dutch Milanese piper and ballad vocalist, May Oliver Anglo-American soubrette, Olvene and Nestal trapeze artists, Master Charl prince of the silver wire, Nellie Gertie, The Minims grand instrumental Speciality. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Green and red type.

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 November 1900
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 January 1901
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 August 1902
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Albert Athas and Lizzie Collins Comedy Duettists, Billy Farrell American Song and Dance Act, Rich and Rich Comedians and Dancers, Jessie Albini Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Cyrus and Maude with their Performing Donkey, May Fitzmaurice Burlesque Actress, Frank Dunlop Character Comedian, Peggy Primrose Vocalist and Dancer, Ernest Rees Character Comedy. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue, red, green and yellow type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 27 October 1902
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Poluski Brothers (Will and Sam) In a New and Original Entertainment, Tom and Mario Motramo Musical Comedy Team, The 2 Weirs Duettists and Dancers, Bob Hutt Eccentric Comedian, The British Quartette, John Bull, Sandy, Pat and Taffy Glee Singers, Gerald Mount descriptive Vocalist, Maude Mortimer Descriptive Character Vocalist, Sisters Govell Duetists and Dancers, De Dio Allegorical Dancers. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 November 1902
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 9 February 1903
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The New York Nippers in Unique Act 'Bedtime', George D’Albert Comedian, The Howards Instrumentalists and Comedy Artistes, Grey and Wilford Comedians and Boxers, Carne Curre Comedian, Nellie Martell Comedienne and Dancer, Henry F. Wilson Tenor Vocalist, J.G. Aitkin Comedian, Molly Doon Comedienne, Breton’s Troupe of Pantomimists. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue, red, green and yellow type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 23 February 1903
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Morritt Magician, Farrell and Willmot Comedians and Dancers, Barton and Ashley American Comedy Duo, Will Hebden Character Comedian, Gwennie Hasto Dancer, Chas. Austin Comedian and Mimic, Liet. Travis Ventriloquist, Dick Geldard Comedian, The Mozondos Comedy Acrobats and Barrel Jumpers. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 23 March 1903
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. George Gilby Comedian Wal Pink and Company in Farcical Sketch 'The Prize baby', Georgina Leonard Burlesque Actress, Harry Anderson Singer of Chorus Songs, Winnie Derson Serio Comedienne and Dancer, New Macs Knockabout Comedians and Dancers, The Dorrells Duettists and Dancers, Ella Dean-Ballad and Descriptive Vocalist, Chas. Russell Character Comedian, J.W. Rowley Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 May 1903
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 25 May 1903
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Professor James Finney Champion Swimmer and Miss Marie Finney, The Heroine of London Bridge and an Aquatic Display, The Haytors Comedy, Verno and Voyce Singing Comedienne, The Jalvans Oriental Equilibrists and Jugglers, Lillie Rhodes Comedienne and Dancer, Sydney Lee Magician, Harry Conlin Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 24 August 1903
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Melot Hermann Man of Mystery, Jack Lorimer Comedian, Downes and Langford Burlesque Character Comedians and Dancers, Dora Lyric Refined Comedienne, J.W. Rickaby Comedian, Dacre Sisters Character Duettists and Dancers, John E. Coyle Comedian, Marie Santoi Coon Comedian, Mr and Mrs Gene Hughes in 'A Matrimonial Substitute'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 31 August 1903
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mike S. Whallen, The New Comet With Many Tales, Leila Roze Comedienne, Les Voces Soloist and Duettist, Brett and Orford in New and Original Seaside Episode 'On the Quiet', Zooroft Mimic and Instrumental Imitator, Nora Emerald Comedienne and dancer, The Bioscope, Donaldson Brothers and Ardel in Pantomimical Sketch 'A Zoological Comedy'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 12 October 1903
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 March 1904
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 30 May 1904
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 August 1904
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Melot Hermann Man of Mystery!, Sable Fern Comedienne and Singer, Lotto, Lillo and Otto trick and Comedy Cyclists, Queen and Le Brun Comedian and Dancer, Allis and Cassatti Comedy Duettists, Tyrolean Vocalists and Dancers, Harry Zetter Comedian and Grotesque Dancer, Fred Curran Peculiar Comedian, Seeley and West-American Comedians and Instrumentalists in Black and White. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 29 August 1904
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. R.A.Roberts Protean Actor in 'Dick Turpin', Cline and Clark Black and White Comedy Artistes and Speciality Dancers, Ray Maskell Comedienne, Vocalist and Dancer, Victor Travers Comedy, Renson and White Duettists, Vocalists and Dancers, Les Voces Duettists, Jack Mills Character Comedian, Leila Roze Versatile Society Entertainer. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
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