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 185 Collections and/or Records:
Argyle Theatre Collection
This collection contains a large number of posters as well as business records including records of artist bookings, accounts, scrapbooks, contracts and correspondence.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 October 1910
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Gertie Gitana Comedienne, Mike S. Whallen Comedian and Raconteur, The 4 Vagabonds English Comedy Quartette, Milner and Storey Comedians, Frances McNulty in Her Latest American Success, Bros. Ashley Comedy Boxing Sketch, Dick Geldard Light Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, H.O. Wills Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type on light green paper.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 9 November 1896
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
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 February 1900
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 30 April 1900
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 7 May 1900
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 May 1900
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 6 August 1900
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 November 1900
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 January 1901
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 30 June 1902
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 November 1902
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 16 February 1903
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, 14 March 1904
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 4 April 1904
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 4 July 1904
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Lind? From The Tivoli, London, Harry Grey The Australian Nugget, Haig and Novel Clever Acrobatic Comedy Act, Professor Hulbert Ventriloquist, Billy Richardson The Black Orator, Mons. Delil Conjuror and Card Expert, Carlotta Mayson Characteristic Vocalist, Cora Gray Comedienne, The Bioscope, Brothers Lloddge Athletics and Silver Chain Acrobats. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
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- Archival Object 183
- Collection 2
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- Acrobats 43
- Aerialists 3
- Animal trainers 4
- Animals 19
- Boxer Rebellion (1900-1901) 3
- Boxing 10
- Business 2
- Circus 8
- Clowning 8
- Comedians 176
- Contortionists 3
- Dance 121
- Dwarfs (Persons) 2
- Equestrians 1
- Fakirs 1
- Family 1
- Female impersonators 3
- Fire eating 2
- Freak shows 1
- Gymnasts 5
- Jugglers 26
- Magic 15
- Male impersonators 9
- Menageries 1
- Mimes 1
- Minstrel shows 5
- Music 1
- Music-halls 184
- Musical performances 75
- Musicians 45
- Pantomime 21
- Pierrot 2
- Puppets 4
- Shooting 3
- Showman 1
- Showwoman 1
- Sideshows 2
- Singing 141
- Skating 4
- South African War, 1899-1902 9
- Strong men 2
- Stunt performers 1
- Tableaux vivants 2
- Thin people 2
- Travel 1
- Ventriloquists 10
- War 35
- Wild west 1
- World War, 1914-1918 22
- World War, 1939-1945 1
- Wrestling 4
- Zoos 1 + ∧ less