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 114 Collections and/or Records:
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 29 January 1940
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Four Aces BBC and Recording Stars, Dominic Roche and Company in 'Home and Duty', Larry Kemble A Darned Nuisance, Wally Wood Comedian, Les Parisanas Musical Moments, Cawalini’s Dogs, The Young China Troupe Contortions and Acrobatics. Printed by A. Sam Griffith Poster, Printed McC. H. Ltd., Liverpool. Red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 21 September 1896
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, 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, 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, 7 May 1900
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 17 February 1902
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 30 June 1902
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, 29 December 1902
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 16 February 1903
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 12 September 1904
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 27 March 1905
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Charles R. Sweet Famous American Musical Burglar, W.J. Churchill 'Uncle Willie' Eccentric Comedian, Fred Poplar Comedian, The New Macs Knockabout Comedians, Jock Whitford Scottish Comedian, May Queen Milburn Comedienne and Dancer, The Dorrells Duettists and Dancer, Kitty Wager Burlesque Actress, The Bioscope, The 8 of Hearts Vocalists and Dancers. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type. .
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 April 1905
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 21 August 1905
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. R.A.Roberts, Protean Actor in 'Dick Turpin', Will Van Allen Musical Dummy, Silent Tait Eccentric Wizard, Williams and Brown Cross-Talk Comedians, Charles Coverdale Comedian, Amy Donna Coon Vocalist and Dancer, Dion Wade Comedian and Mimic, Percy Honri Music, Song and Story. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 7 January 1907
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