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Argyle Theatre of Varieties (c1868 - 1945)

 Organisation

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 272 Collections and/or Records:

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 November 1902

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Reference code: 178R12.135
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Harry Freeman Comic Singer, The Nine Rosebuds Vocalists and Dainty Dancers, Daisy James Comedienne, Harry Dent Vocal and Burlesque Comedian, Austin Rudd of Red Light, Danger!, Fame, May Queen Vocalist and Dancer, Edmunda Ventriloquist and Mimic, Harry Villers Character Comedian, Ella Retford Comedienne, Royal Bioscope with a Series of Novel Pictures Including A Trip To the Moon, The Collins Trio Including Miss Rachel Lowe Vocal Comedy Artistes....
Dates: 10 November 1902

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 December 1902

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Reference code: 178R12.137
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Apollo Strong Man, Miss Kahn, the Queen of Slight of Hand and Kahn, the Master of Mystery, Harry Wenburn Comedian, Fred Bush and Sadie Bushell Vocalists, R.K. Dunning Ventriloquist, Sybil St. Elmo Ballad Vocalist, Billy Renton Character Comedian, Amy Anderson Comedienne, The Brothers Horne. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue, red, green and yellow type.

Dates: 15 December 1902

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 29 December 1902

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Reference code: 178R12.138
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Miss Carrie Laurie’s Kindergarten in a Christmas Entertainment, J.W. Rickaby Comedian, Jack and Evelyn Duettists, Vocalist and Dancers, Orpheus Musical Speciality Artiste, George Prince Eccentric Character Comedian, Ethel White Coon Songstress, Lily Lever Ballad and Descriptive Vocalist, Tom Eno Clever Comedian and Mimic, Sydney George Juvenile Actor Vocalist, Angelo Artistic Modeller in Clay. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue,...
Dates: 29 December 1902

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 9 February 1903

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Reference code: 178R12.139
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The New York Nippers in Unique Act 'Bedtime', George D’Albert Comedian, The Howards Instrumentalists and Comedy Artistes, Grey and Wilford Comedians and Boxers, Carne Curre Comedian, Nellie Martell Comedienne and Dancer, Henry F. Wilson Tenor Vocalist, J.G. Aitkin Comedian, Molly Doon Comedienne, Breton’s Troupe of Pantomimists. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue, red, green and yellow type.

Dates: 9 February 1903

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 23 March 1903

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Reference code: 178R12.142
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. George Gilby Comedian Wal Pink and Company in Farcical Sketch 'The Prize baby', Georgina Leonard Burlesque Actress, Harry Anderson Singer of Chorus Songs, Winnie Derson Serio Comedienne and Dancer, New Macs Knockabout Comedians and Dancers, The Dorrells Duettists and Dancers, Ella Dean-Ballad and Descriptive Vocalist, Chas. Russell Character Comedian, J.W. Rowley Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 23 March 1903

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 May 1903

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Reference code: 178R12.143
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The White Mahatmas, The Violas Mental Telegraphy, Sam Kelly Character Comedian and Dancer, Boston Twins Speciality Comedians, Comic Conjurors, Pantomimists, Double Voiced Vocalists and Mimics, Lancashire Quartette! Vocalists and Expert Dancers, Bennett and Martell Knockabout Comedians and Dancers, Fred Sandy Baritone and Descriptive Vocalist, Lillian Sivado Gymnast, The Dunlops Trick Cycle Act, Lily Turner Burlesque Actress, Preston and Balmaine Song...
Dates: 11 May 1903

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 25 May 1903

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Reference code: 178R12.144
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Professor James Finney Champion Swimmer and Miss Marie Finney, The Heroine of London Bridge and an Aquatic Display, The Haytors Comedy, Verno and Voyce Singing Comedienne, The Jalvans Oriental Equilibrists and Jugglers, Lillie Rhodes Comedienne and Dancer, Sydney Lee Magician, Harry Conlin Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 25 May 1903

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 24 August 1903

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Reference code: 178R12.145
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Melot Hermann Man of Mystery, Jack Lorimer Comedian, Downes and Langford Burlesque Character Comedians and Dancers, Dora Lyric Refined Comedienne, J.W. Rickaby Comedian, Dacre Sisters Character Duettists and Dancers, John E. Coyle Comedian, Marie Santoi Coon Comedian, Mr and Mrs Gene Hughes in 'A Matrimonial Substitute'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 24 August 1903

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 31 August 1903

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Reference code: 178R12.146
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 31 August 1903

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 12 October 1903

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Reference code: 178R12.147
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. George Gilby Comedian, Palles and Cussick Yankee Curiosities, Comedians and Burlesque Boxers, Curtis and Vanity Creators and Masters of the Cake walk, Sam Mayo Comedian, Ethel Ra-Leslie Character Vocalist and Burlesque Actress, Bennett and Martell Knockabout Comedians, J.A.Cassels Scotch Character Comedian, The Four Olympian Stars Cake walkers, Vocalists and Dancers, Foreman and Fannan The Millionaires, Percy and Harold. Printed by S. Griffith and Co,...
Dates: 12 October 1903

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 March 1904

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Reference code: 178R12.148
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Bella and Bijou Society Duettists, Malcolm Scott Comedian, Sanford and Lyons Conversationalists, Duettists and Dancers, May Henderson in Coon Songs and Big-boot Dances, Ella Retford Comedienne and Dancer, Rose Harvey Burlesque Actress and Descriptive Vocalist, Chas. Austin Eccentric Character Comedian, The O’Briens Irish Comedy Sketch Team, The Bioscope, Horace Mills and W.H. Rawlins in Comedy Oddity 'Mashing the Misses'. Printed by S. Griffith and...
Dates: 14 March 1904

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 4 April 1904

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Reference code: 178R12.149
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Bransby Williams in Character Sketches From Charles Dickens, George Spry and Florrie Austin Vaudeville Stars, Criss Florence Speciality Dancer, Bob Sloan The Hieland Editor, Madeline May Comedienne and Skipping Rope Dancer, Juma’s Octoroons Minstrel Show in Miniature, Maud Needham Descriptive Vocalist, Madame J.W. Craigie and J.W.Bowie Tenor and Contralto Vocalist, The Bioscope, George Gilby Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers,...
Dates: 4 April 1904

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 30 May 1904

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Reference code: 178R12.150
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Verno and Voyce Vocal Burlesque, Jack Sheppard Burglary at the Grange, Bob Hamilton Scotch Comedian and Concertinist, Joe Cheevers and Ned Kennedy Irish-American Sketch Team, Madge Daly Comedienne and Vocalist, Abel and Welsh Comic Gymnastic Grotesques, Gus Hindell Character and Descriptive Vocalist, Hess and Lisbon Comic Skaters introducing the Jumbo Policeman, Johnny Worman Comedian and Dancer, Motoring a Clever Sketch Produced by Harry Tate’s...
Dates: 30 May 1904

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 4 July 1904

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Reference code: 178R12.151
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 4 July 1904

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 August 1904

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Reference code: 178R12.152
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Melot Hermann Man of Mystery!, Sable Fern Comedienne and Singer, Lotto, Lillo and Otto trick and Comedy Cyclists, Queen and Le Brun Comedian and Dancer, Allis and Cassatti Comedy Duettists, Tyrolean Vocalists and Dancers, Harry Zetter Comedian and Grotesque Dancer, Fred Curran Peculiar Comedian, Seeley and West-American Comedians and Instrumentalists in Black and White. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 15 August 1904

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 April 1905

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Reference code: 178R12.158
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mark Sheridan Comedian, Marguerite Broadfoot Comedienne and Vocalist, Malcolm Scott Comic Philosophy, Albert Le Fre Comedian, Pantomimist and Dancer, Frazer and Mac in Rich Rare and Racy Gems of Thought, Victor Travers Burlesque Coon Comedian, Sisters Warner Acrobatic Dancers, Mack Olive The Clever Siffleur, Cissy Curlette Comedienne and Mimic, Bob Hutt Comedian, The Bioscope, The Mozondos Eccentric Acrobatics and Barrel Jumpers. Printed by S....
Dates: 3 April 1905

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 8 May 1905

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Reference code: 178R12.160
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Harry Ford Comedian, Dan Crawley Comedian and Dancer, Morton Comedy Trio, The Geoffreys in Comedy Sketch 'Spoofed', Beattie Foster Serio and Descriptive Vocalist, Marie Reeve Comedian and Dancer, Wallace Whitney Character Comedian, Lilian Bishop Comedian and Dancer, The Bioscope, The Two Anartos Comedians. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 8 May 1905

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 17 July 1905

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Reference code: 178R12.161
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Haytors (Edie Arthur and Frank) In Comedy Oddity, 'Here She Goes, There She Goes', Morny Cash Comedian, Rose Tilley Artiste and Dancer, Addie Dorina in 'How it Was done', Renson and Waite Duettists and Dancers, Frank Whiteley Comedian, Patterer and Dancer, The Bioscope, The Two Cavaliers-Song and Jest. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 17 July 1905

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 21 August 1905

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Reference code: 178R12.164
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 21 August 1905

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 2 October 1905

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Reference code: 178R12.165
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Ethel Arden, Celebrated Actress Supported by and George Abel and Company in '3 of a Kind', Ethel Raleslie Burlesque Actress, The Two Bostons In Comic Act, 'The Novelty Showmen', George Rapley Character Comedian, Millie Howell Comedienne and Descriptive Vocalist, Dot Stanley Vocalist and Dancer, The Bioscope, Jack Camp Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 2 October 1905

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