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 42 Collections and/or Records:
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 April 1905
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 31 October 1910
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. John Terry and Mabel Lambert Farcical Impersonations, Julian Mack Topical Talking Dame, Winifred Ward Immaculate Boy, Woodhouse and Wells Comedians, Patters and Dancers, Rose Sartella American Comedian, Barry Lupino Pantomime Favourite Comedian and Dancer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Alexandre and Hughes Musical Comedians. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 26 December 1910
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 September 1911
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Charles R. Whittle, Daisy Wood Burlesque Actress and Comedienne, The Gascoignes Jugglers and Their Dog Bertha, Lulu Russel Californian Singer, Lyons Trio Pantomimic Novelty, Bertha De Pas Comedienne, Alec Kendal Comedian, Olga, Elga and Eli Hudson Musical Act, Kinemacolor The Only Existing Steroescopic Life Motion Pictures. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 December 1911
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Messrs. M. Montgomery and E.C. Jazon Presents Jazon’s Grand Comic Pantomime Cinderella, Speciality Act, Kioto, The Marvellous Jap, Kinemacolor the only existing Steroescopic Life motion pictures. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 November 1900
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 7 January 1901
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 21 August 1899
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Walter Stockwell comedian, The Mays Duettists, Pantomimists and Speciality Dancers, The Jackson Family! musicians, Ferris and Farnley comedians, vocalists and dancers, Baby Loftus child actress and vocalist, Gus Hindell character comedian and mimic, Lindon and Russell the comedy girls, Tom Lloyd quaint eccentric comedy. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Red, blue and yellow type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 27 November 1899
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Four Moras in their novel and Laughable, Pantomimic Three bar Sketch, Lilia Roze Burlesque Actress, Austin Rudd Character Comedian, Marie Kendall Comedienne, Cyrus Dare Clever Society Entertainer, Ryder Slone Character Comedian, Eva Euston Serio comic vocalist and Dancer, Steve M’Carthy Character Comedian, Animated Photos. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Red, blue, yellow and green type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 2 February 1914
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Lipinski’s 40 Dog Comedians, A Wonderful Animal Pantomime, Arthur Lennard Actor-Vocalist, J.W. Wilson and Nellie Waring Comedy Duo, Gipsy Woolf and Girls Including Doff Dee in Musical Scene, 'Jimmy Valentine’s Pat!', Billy Simpson Comedian, Stacey and Williams Comedy, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Harry Thornton and Emma Wagner American Vocalist and Instrumental Act. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 28 September 1914
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 October 1914
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. George Graves Comedian in 'Koffo of Bond Street', Nora Delany Liverpool Pantomime Idol, The Four Curtis’s Dancing Act, The Three Comerfords Comedy, Bertha De Pas Character Comedienne and Dancer, Syd Moorhouse Novelty Vocal Act, Brown’s Royal Bioscope Latest War Pictures, Victor Kelly Comedian. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 30 September 1918
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Whit Cunliffe, Charles Cohan Hebrew Comedian, Sisters Reeve Pantomime Favourites in Dainty Songs and Duets, The Johnnys in Colour Shadow Southwood, His Pink Lady and a Piano, The 2 McCuskers Comedian and Dancer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope Showing Latest War News in Animation Jerome and Carson In Vaudeville Breezes. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 8 November 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jay Laurier Comedian, Susie Marney Chorus Comedienne, Roxy La Rocca Wizard of the Harp, Pauline Travis Male Impersonator, Walton and Lester Burlesque Creations, Evelyn Bergin Comedienne, The Joannys Miniature Shadow Pantomime, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Cecil and Ian Law Piano and Violin. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 18 February 1907
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Charles R. Whittle Comedian, Collinson’s Topsy Turvey School, Walter Munroe Irish Comedian, Lyons Trio Pantomimists and Dancers, Mr. C. American Raconteur, Three sisters Grosvenor Singers of Popular Melodies, Tom Maxwell and Virginia Frances Comedy Act, Maud Courtney American Girl, The Royal Bioscope, Nellie Christie Negro Character Comedienne. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. blue, yellow, green and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, Week commencing Monday 10 February 1896
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, Week commencing Monday 26 December 1892
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, Week commencing Monday 14 January 1895
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, Week commencing Monday 28 August 1899
Birkenhead. Saker Harlow Trio! Continental Eccentrics, James Dubois, ‘Pongo’ the man monkey, gymnastic, entertainment, Letta and Minnie, Florence Chester Queen of African Coon and descriptive vocalist, Rose Conroy Serio-comic Vocalist and Burlesque Actress, Gus Harris vocal character comedian, Lily Lever ballad and descriptive vocalist, Ryan and Hal L-pantomimic act. Red, blue and yellow type on white background. Printed by S Griffith & Co, Printers, Liverpool.
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