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This collection contains a large number of posters as well as business records including records of artist bookings, accounts, scrapbooks, contracts and correspondence.

Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Allis and Juan Comedians Instrumentalists and Dancers, Miss May Arline Character Vocalist, Mr Frank Rowland in 'Wives', 'It’s Awkward', and 'When You’re a Soldier', Merrie Rosie Serio Comedienne and Speciality Lightening Change Artiste, Miss Annie Foxcroft Hungarian Boot Dancer, Sisters Terry burlesque Artistes, Vocalists and Dancers, Mr James McCall Ethiopian Grotesque and Wonderful Dancer, Mr Fred Darby Comedian, Dancer and Speciality Artiste....

Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Ritters (Victor and Emanuel) Refined Grotesque Instrumentalists, Miss Rosie Kendall The Miniature Marie Loftus, Mr Harry Slade, Miss Polly Redfern Vocalist, The Electricone Introduced by Professor Duemain, Miss Marie Violetta Characteristic Serio Comic and Ballad Vocalist, Messrs. Ashley and Beach the Acme of Ethiopian Eccentricity, Miss Maud Della Burlesque Actress and Dancer, Burgess’ Combination in 'Easy Difficulties', Miss Lottie Adams Male...

Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Daltry, Higgins and Miss Selina Seaforth in ‘Jack’s Return!, Miss Carrie Anderson Burlesque Actress, Vocalist and Dancer, The St. Johns (Gale and Edith) Vocalists, Instrumentalists and Expert Dancers, Miss Lena Dorrett Burlesque Actress, Mr Jake Graham Facial and Burlesque Comedian, Miss Nellis Lovell Male Impersonator, Fred Gould Vocalist, The 5 Arlottes, 'The Merry Menials'. Special Notice! Grand Complimentary Benefit to Hal Aubrey (Manager)...

Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Les Donatos Marvels of Equilibrium, Force, and Fun!, Billy Seward Negro Comedian, Miss Edith St. Clair Serio Comedienne, Mr Arthur Albert Actor, Vocalist and Comedian, Miss Millie Varcoe Serio Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Mr. J. Pheyey Eccentric Character Comedian, Mr Harry Maxam Eccentric Comedian and Expert Dancer, The Boundy and Glynn, Continental Troupe of Ladies Instrumentalists, Vocalists and Dancers. Monday next Evans and Luxmore. Printed by S....

Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Messrs. Ardel and the Brothers Donaldson in Pantomime Sketch Scenes at the Zoo, Leslie Merrie Serio comic and Ballad Vocalist, Mr. Leonard Palmer the Musical Officer of the Musical Palmers in an amusing Military Monologue 'Lively after Parade', Lillie Sweeney Song and Dance Artists and Lady Side-Drummer, Nat Clifford The Rapidly Rising Star Comedian and Dancer, Arthur Picardo Character Comedian and Expert Dancer, The McConnell Family Premier...

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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Marvellous Rixfords Musical Equilibrists, Mr Edward Ind Vocal Comedian, The Welsh Glee Quartette, Mr Sam Jesson Eccentric Comedian, Miss Agnes Hazel Serio Comedienne, Harry Calpin Character Comedian, Miss Rosie Coleman Serio Comic Vocalist and Expert Dancer, Fred Spencer Eccentric Comedian and Dancer, Ina Corrella Serio and Descriptive Vocalist, Jean Seul the Indian Mystery. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.

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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Bella and Bijou Vocalists, Austin Rudd Vocalist, Will Mitcham Vocalist and Instrumentalist, Miss Ada Alexandra 'The Dutch Girl' and Her Company of Comedians in 'The Mason'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.

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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Newskey’s Russian Troupe National Songs and Dancers, Mr Frank Lynne Comedian, The Musical Palmers in their Military Interlude 'Lively after Parade', Miss Daisy De Roy Serio Comedienne, Tyrolean Vocalist and Burlesque actress, Bennett and Martell Knockabout Comedians, Vocalists and Dancers. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.

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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Gipsy Nina Singing Accordeoniste, Paul and Earl Rollo with Carole Skaters, Freddie Bamberger Jester Piano Player, Rex Ramer Impressionist, The Embert Sister Scottish Comediennes, Earl and Babette Dancers, Tex Shamva and Co. In Thrilling Mexican Speciality, Three Loose Screws Crazy-but Harmless!. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red type.

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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Joe Young the Celebrated Theatre Proprietor, Brodie and Steel Vocalists, Harrison Viney Accordeonist, Lotto and Constance, Stanley King and his Uke, Ann Seymour in 'Voices of the Stars', Flack and Lucas 'Flying Feet', Jack Mayer with Alan Kitson Melodies of the Moment. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red on yellow.

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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Joe Young the Celebrated Theatre Proprietor, Brodie and Steel Vocalists, Harrison Viney Accordeonist, Lotto and Constance, Stanley King and his Uke, Ann Seymour in 'Voices of the Stars', Flack and Lucas 'Flying Feet', Jack Mayer with Alan Kitson Melodies of the Moment. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red type on beige.

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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jack 'rumps'Doyle and his Aces of Rhythm with Joe Ferrie and Nino Monti in Hot Music, Hatton and Manners Comedians, Two Rascals Entertainers and a Piano, Jack Henry Whistling Comedian, Michael Moore Impressionist, Marie and Jose Anderson Dancers, Buddy Clarke with Mum and Dad Novelty, Fred Culpitt Conjuror, Gulliver and his 7 dwarfs Burlesque Comedians. Printed by A. Sam Griffith Poster Printed McC. H. Ltd., Liverpool. Red type

Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Tommy Burns Champion High Diver, Miss Rose Dornton Song and Dance Artiste, Clog, Pump and Tap-Boot dancer, Mr Will Hoare Novelty Dancer, Sisters Wright, Ada and Annie Characteristic Duettists, Dancers, Burlesque and American Song and Dance Artists, Mr Will Hebden Star Comedian, Swiss warbler and Mimic, Miss Lily Ma Pet Mimic and Serio Comic, Mr Tom Vernon Vocal Comedian Dancer, Instrumentalist and Novel Song and Dance Artiste, Pete Bradie Negro...

Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Miss Rose Collinetti Mandoline and Banjo Soloist, American Song and Dance Artiste and Premier high Pedestal Performer, Ben Ray Old Veteran, Johnny Macdonald Vocalist and Tyroleon Warrior, Fay and Foy Ireland’s own Character Comedians and Dancers, Mr Frank Seymour Character Dialect Comedian and Premier Top-boot dancer, Miss Minnie Ray Serio and Dance Artiste, Milton’s Marvellous Marionettes. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Brown and...

Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Prof. E.R. Dinez’s Wonderful Circus, Educated Ponies, Performing Goats and Smiler the Performing Donkey, Nelly Gannon Serio Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Harry Wright Character Comedian, Wilkie Bard Delineator of the Coster Art, J.H. Sephton Vocalist, Dancer and Speciality Instrumentalist, Lilly Langtry Comedian, Vocalist and Dancer, Nellie Stratton Serio Comic and Burlesque Actress Dutch Daly comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers,...

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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.

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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.

Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Professor Duncan’s Wonderful Collie Dogs, J.H. Hurst Comedian and Descriptive Vocalist, The Brothers Edgar Comedians, Vocalists and Dancers, 7 Savonas Musical Marvels, Miss Amy Lyster Serio Comedienne and Characteristic Vocalist, Ethel Wood Serio Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Mr George Fairburn in "Parliamentary Personages", Erny Leader Eccentric Comedian, The Seven Marvellous Elliotts Cyclists, Musicians, Jugglers, Monocyclists, Unicycle and Roller...

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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Ernie Mayne, the Simple One, Norman Field and His Harp assisted by Md’lle Ninalta, Premier Danseuse, The Four K-Foleys in Novel Vocal Comedy Scena, George Bolton Entertainer with His Voices and Piano, Two Nondescripts and a Piano, May Kinahan Juvenile Entertainer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Miss Merles’ Cockatoos. Blue and red type.