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 351 Collections and/or Records:
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 28 November 1910
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 5 December 1910
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 26 December 1910
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 2 January 1911
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 6 February 1911
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 April 1911
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. 2 Bobs (Bob Adams and Bob Alden) American Entertainers, Julian Mack Assisted by Miss Nellie Booth The Dame in Topical Talk, Holden’s Original Mannikins Vaudeville Entertainment in Miniature, Ted Waite Comedian, Cestra Juggling and Acrobatic Waiter, Boden, Wilson and Boden Speciality Dancers, Maude Vera Comedienne, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Morny Cash Lancashire Lad. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 17 April 1911
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Maide Scott Comedienne, The Six Colbergs Musical Speciality, Jack Warman Comedian, Talbot and Pearce Musical Comedy, Albert Rees Vocalist, Linn and Darius Instrumental and Vocal Speciality, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Heather Belle Scotch Character Vocalist, Harry Freeman Comedian, John G. Brandon and Company Present 'The Dragon’s Claw!'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 24 April 1911
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. George Gilby Comedian, Daisy Wood Burlesque Actress and Comedienne, Tally-Ho Trio! Mirth and Harmony, 3 Prestons in 'The Village of Shift ‘Em', Mr and Mrs Manning Comedy Duo Coverdale Comedian, Harold Baker The Little Man With The Big Voice. Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Josie Delaine Songs and Dances. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 May 1911
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jack and Evelyn Vaudeville Act, Lew Lake and Company Comedian In Farcical Absurdity 'The Bloombsy Burglars', Jessie Templeton Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Will Norrie Lancashire Tenor, Lilly Black Comedienne, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, The Orleans Harmony and Dancing. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 May 1911
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Gertie Gitana, Gene Morelle Ragged Virtuoso, Ted Curtis and Co. Vocal, Comedy and Speciality Dancing Act, Carina Sisters Musical Act, Josh Dixon Comedian and Dancer, Mabel Thorne Comedienne, Fred A Jeffs Irish Humorist, Harry Simms Light Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Phil Bransby Comedian, John Henderson and Company Including Millie Henderson in 'Under The Maple Leaf'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
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