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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, 16 May 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.286
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Sutcliffe Family Scottish Acrobatic Vaudeville, Elizabeth Hyde Soprano Vocalist, Geaiks and Geaiks Eccentrics, Imitateurs, Siffleurs, Foden Williams Vocal Entertainer, Eddie Morrell, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, George Turner Left-Handed Cartoonist, Lois Parker and Percy Tarling Humour and Music. Blue and red type.

Dates: 16 May 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 27 June 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.287
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Tom Clare Piano, May Henderson Dusky Comedy Queen, Dick Tubb Comedian, Ray and Kelly Songs and Dances, Sam Hilton Comedian and Acrobatic Dancer, Dorothy and Rayloo Speciality Duo, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Shogun and Ryder Shooting Act. Blue and red type.

Dates: 27 June 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 4 July 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.288
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Fred Lake and Tom Barrasford in Vivacious Vocalism, Archie Hill Tenor, Miss Ellis Drake and Company Scotch Comedy Playlet, 'Oh Mother', Sisco Musical Speciality, Little Vera Kitchen Juvenile Artiste, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Joyce Lyn Vocal Comedienne, Franklyn Brothers Amazing Athletes. Blue and red type.

Dates: 4 July 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 July 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.289
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Ike and Will Scott Comedians, Dave Loch and Carrie Lomond Characteristic Scottish and Irish Scenas, Claude Gardner Comedian, Chicago Three Comedians and Dancers, Emmelyn Walter Song and Story, Arthur Pond Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope-in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Brooklyn Comedy Four Singers. Blue and red type.

Dates: 11 July 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 August 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.291
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Clark and Hamilton in Three Big Scenas, May Sherrard Comedienne, George D’Albert Comedian, Tina Paynola Mimic, Gemmell Bros. Scientific Dancers, Ena and Eva song, Dance and Melody, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Dippy Diers Clowning Absurdities. Blue and red type.

Dates: 15 August 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 August 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.292
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Gresham Singers, Brandon and Smith The Chocolate Drop and the Ink Spot, Elsie Southgate Assisted by Victor Gould Violinist, Frank Street Comedian, Connie Browning Revue Artiste and Some Songs, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Nora Dale Comedienne and Dancer, The Flemings Presenting Artistic Creations in Alabaster. Blue and red type.

Dates: 22 August 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 26 September 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.293
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Rungamah Somnambulastic Visions, Alfredo Vagabond Violinist, J.H. Scotland Opera Voice, Gerbola Trio Italian Comedy Acrobatic and Tumbling Act, Wilf Burnand Character Comedian, Sisters Martin Harmony Duo, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Fred Kitchen Presents the Beswick Twins. Blue and red type.

Dates: 26 September 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 24 October 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.294
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Peter Pariss Plaintive Comedy, Vanny Chard Welsh Songstress, The Three Walkers Musical Equilibrists, Louis J. Seymour Comedy Artiste, Diana Dain, Tom and Nell Knockabout Comedy, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Gladys Wright and John Hartley in 'Songs Sung Differently'. Blue and red type.

Dates: 24 October 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 November 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.295
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Talbot O’Farrell the Irish Entertainer, Gaston Palmer Juggling Comedian, Harry Ford Comedian, The Martinis Ballroom Dancers, Will Gardiner Comedian, Sisters Gannon Duettists, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Joseph P. Nolan presents Billy Morris Boxing Display. Blue and red type.

Dates: 14 November 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 12 December 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.296
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Wish Wynne Comedy Songs and Character Sketches, Pierce and Roslyn A Whirl Of Melody, Paul Thompson in a Vaudeville 'Pick-Me-Up', Gladys Simmonds Soprano, Tom Lee, With and Without a Piano, Tambo and Tambo Tambourines, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, John Barton and Annie Ashley In Comedy Sketch, "Back to Earth". Blue and red type.

Dates: 12 December 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 December 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.297
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Tommy Mostol and Company in 'The Rest Cure', Tailleur Andrews Actor Vocalist, Bert Lindon and Will Moon in a Chocolate and White Vocal Entertainment, Sydney Edwards, the Card Master, Austin Layton Soprano, Carlos Menard Novelty Fiddler, The Two McCrans Eccentric Dancers, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Beaucaire and His Butlers Comedy Juggling. Blue and red type.

Dates: 19 December 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 20 January 1930

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Reference code: 178R12.298
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Pickard’s Chinese Syncopators in Musical Scena 'The Land Of Mah Jong', The Mongadors French Jugglers, George Betton Comedian, Anona Winn and Brett Davies, Jack Dukes the Singing Miller, Day Sisters, the Quarelsome Schoolgirls, Pathe’s Super News Gazette, Mae Baird and Archie Thompson Dancers From Down Under. Black and red type.

Dates: 20 January 1930

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 8 June 1931

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Reference code: 178R12.301
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jackson Owen Comedian, Stan Pell and Stan Little, a Smart Comedian and the Precocious Kid, Revene and Norval Dancing Team, Chas. Keegan Comedy and Songs, Will Power and Page Daring Stunts on a Unicycle, The Darwood Trio Musical, Vocal and Whistling Speciality, Pathe’s Super News Gazette, Stan Stafford Vocalist. Black and red Type.

Dates: 8 June 1931

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 30 November 1931

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Reference code: 178R12.304
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Harry Grunden and Hec. McLennan, The Song Crackers, Frank Wilson, a Band in Himself, Jo Sisters and Jon Musical and Dancing Act, Barry Barnes Comedian, Pepino with His Comedy Burlesque Circus, Ben Said, The Funjorer, Pathe’s Super News Gazette, The Argyle Orchestra Under The Direction of Mr. W. H. Sydney Jones, Mitchel and Peru Comedians. Black and red type.

Dates: 30 November 1931

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 November 1900

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Reference code: 178R12.306
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. 6 Brothers Luck in new Pantomimic Absurdity 'The Hermit', Animated Photographs of General Buller and the C.I.V’s. return to England Produced by the Royal Bioscope, The Dorrells Duettists, Vocalists and Dancers, Charles Seel Comedian, Martha Gymnast, Maude Needham Serio Comic and Ballad Vocalist, T.W. Barrett The Nobleman’s Son, Marion Keats Serio Comedienne and Dancer, New Macs Knockabout Comedians. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool....
Dates: 19 November 1900

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 18 April 1898

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Reference code: 178R12.307
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Eugene Stratton, the originator of a quaint Style of Negro comedy, song and dance, Emmie Ames serio comic vocalist, The Fothergills farcical absurdities, The Six Ramoneurs Vienesse Lady vocalists and dancers, Lord George Ayton comedian, Ernestine Fromme dancer, Walter King Character comedian, Bella and Bijou singers. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue, red and yellow type.

Dates: 18 April 1898

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 5 June 1933

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Reference code: 178R12.308
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Critchton Boys and Beryl Evetts a Novelty, Singers, Dancers and Instrumentalists, A.J. Powers Burlesque Scots Comedian, Mitchell and Peru comedy acrobats, Holson and Bert dancing comedians, Daly Sisters and Marr, Casa and Nova crazy dancers, Hal Miller vocal jester, Pathe’s Super News Gazette, Ware and Ryan, new comedy team. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Black and red type.

Dates: 5 June 1933

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 November 1902

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Reference code: 178R12.309
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead . Woodward’s Wonderful Performing Sea Lions and Seals, Musicians, actors, mimics, comedians and singers, Introducing Leo, the Monstre North Pole juggler, balancer and Equilibrist, Richard H. Douglass comedian and entertainer, Captain Slingsby ventriloquist expert, Chas. Seel comedian and dancer, Cribb and Cribb acrobatic Eccentrics, Maude Needham serio comedienne, The Royal Bioscope, Harry Glynn’s Comic Sketch Team, American Comedy Four. Printed by S....
Dates: 3 November 1902

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 December 1905

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Reference code: 178R12.310
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Astley’s American Circus, Lily Marney character comedienne, Jack and Evelyn song and dance, Lilian Lowe ballad and descriptive vocalist, E.J. Sheldon comedian whislter and dancer, Brothers Adderley duettists and mimics, Arthur Gilbert character comedian, Manning’s Entertainers. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue, red and yellow type.

Dates: 11 December 1905

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 18 November 1918

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Reference code: 178R12.311
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Noni and Partner French clown, Reg Bolton Comedian, Miss Ellis Drake and Company in New Scotch Playlet 'Oh Mother', Dolly Victorian and Assistant trick cyclist, Thornley Dodge skits, songs and sketches, Dainty Doris Comedienne, Sisters Fraser vocalists and dancers, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Susie Marney comedienne. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 18 November 1918

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