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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, 12 September 1904

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Reference code: 178R12.154
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Gothams in 'Miss Green!', Musical Comedy, Mark Melford and Company in their Popular Sketch, 'Non Suited!', The Mannons in Pantomimic Sketch 'Uncle Yank’s Mishaps!', Billy Ross and Co. Including Miss Hilda Brandon in their Comedy, Sketch 'The Hot Member!', Rich and Rich Comedians, Vocalists and Dancers, Harry Wright Extempore Vocalist, Nellie Gannon Vocalist and Dancer, The 2 Stars Duettists and Dancers, Charles Fanning Australian Comedian. Printed...
Dates: 12 September 1904

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 September 1904

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Reference code: 178R12.155
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Valazzi Juggler and Equilibrist, Lily Marney The Spanish-Irish Girl, The Four Ramlos Acrobatic and Comedy Bar Performers, Minnie Cunningham Singer, Professor Bernar King of Marionettes, Barney Vox Ventriloquist, Lily Lonsdale Soprano Vocalist, Ernie Myers Dialect Comedian and Dancer, Sydney Lee Prince of Magic, Jimson’s Comedy Animal Act introducing his Latest Novelty, The Talking Pig. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red...
Dates: 19 September 1904

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 31 October 1904

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Reference code: 178R12.156
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Leonard Barry and Company in 'The Moucher’s Walk', George D’Albert Versatile Comedian and Descriptive Vocalist, Grell and Grey in 'Bertie’s First Lesson In Tennis', W.J. Churchill 'Uncle Willie' Eccentric Comedian, Tray and Rich Black and White Faced Comedy Team, Nora Emerald Soubrette and Dancer, Edie Gray and White Coons Harmonious Vocalists, Flo Challis Contralto Vocalist, Donaldson Brothers and Ardel in Pantomimical absurdity, 'A Zoological...
Dates: 31 October 1904

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 27 March 1905

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Reference code: 178R12.157
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Charles R. Sweet Famous American Musical Burglar, W.J. Churchill 'Uncle Willie' Eccentric Comedian, Fred Poplar Comedian, The New Macs Knockabout Comedians, Jock Whitford Scottish Comedian, May Queen Milburn Comedienne and Dancer, The Dorrells Duettists and Dancer, Kitty Wager Burlesque Actress, The Bioscope, The 8 of Hearts Vocalists and Dancers. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type. .

Dates: 27 March 1905

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

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 7 January 1907

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Reference code: 178R12.166
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Hill and Whittaker Harp, Banjo and Songs, New York Nippers Juvenile Entertainment, Nelly Farrell, Our Nell, Glittering Star of Erin, Henry Hallam and Josephine Stanton In Comedy Sketch, 'A Broken Journey', The Lovelaces American Song Illustrators, Freda Spry and B.S. Monti in 'The Dandy Guardsman', Sisters Marion Juvenile Duettists, The Royal Bioscope, Fred Keeton Comedian, W.J. Ashcroft Vocalist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool....
Dates: 7 January 1907

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 18 February 1907

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Reference code: 178R12.167
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 18 February 1907

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 July 1907

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Reference code: 178R12.169
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Edith Muir, Hubert Bartlett and Co. in Comedy 'The Collar Stud!', Rose Elliott Singer, J.W.Gallagher Eccentric Comedian, Boden and Bell Juvenile Dancers, Nellie Cotter, Vocalist, Aimee Desiree Illusionist, The Royal Bioscope, The Three Royal Dreadnoughts (Lillian, Vera and Major Charles) Rifle Shots and Famous Dog Nellie. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue, yellow, green and red type.

Dates: 22 July 1907

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 29 July 1907

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Reference code: 178R12.170
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Primrose Quartette Vocalists, Baker and De Sales American Comedy Act, The Three Royal Temples Operatic Vocalists, E.R. Dainez and his Famous Animals, Prof. Hulbert Ventriloquist, Frank Leslie Vocal Comedian, Bros. Brasso Burlesque Acrobats and Comedy rampolines, De Lil Illusionist, The Royal Bioscope, 8 of Hearts Vocalists and Clever Dancers. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue, yellow, green and red type.

Dates: 29 July 1907

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 30 September 1907

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Reference code: 178R12.172
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. James Mooney and Ida Holbein Songs and Acrobatic Dancing, Maide Scott Comedienne, Dusty Rhodes Comedy Merchant, George Collins Quaint Comedian, Lieut. Travis Ventriloquist, Ivy May Vocalist and Dancer, Talberto and Douglas Comedy, The Royal Bioscope, Ike and Will Scott Comedians. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue, yellow, green and red type.

Dates: 30 September 1907

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 16 December 1907

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Reference code: 178R12.173
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. King and Benson Comedy and Vocal Entertainment, The New York Nippers In Juvenile Scena 'Bedtime', Athas and Collins Variety Acts, F.V. St. Clair Singer, Conway and Leland the Merry Monopedes, Nellie Martell Comedienne and Dancer, Mr and Mrs Harold Finden in Farce 'A Mare’s Nest', Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Harry Russon Comedian and Actor Vocalist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue, yellow, green and red type.

Dates: 16 December 1907

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 31 January 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.174
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Beaumont Collins and West-End Company in 'The Leaves Of Memory', Fred Edwards and Company Including Bertha Northam In Laughable Episode Kleptomaniacs, Andy McLeod Comedian, Raconteur and Instrumentalist, The Three Orleans Harmony and Dancing, Mark Leslie, The Swell Coon Songs and Dances, Davis and Dean Comedians and Shadow Dancers, Bessie Lind Comedienne, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Cassie Walmer Contralto and Dancer. Printed by S. Griffith and Co,...
Dates: 31 January 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 2 May 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.175
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jennie Johns Comedienne, Joe O’Gorman Comedian, Story Teller, Vocalist and Dancer, Wilson Hallett Comedian, Quality Quartettte Vocal Comedy Act, Carlotta Levey Comedienne and Descriptive Vocalist, Ingram and Irving in 'The New Office Boy', Anna Heath Comedienne and Dancer, O’Gorman Bros. Comedians, Vocalist and Dancers, Bert Bryne Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Tom Taylor and Co. in 'The Plumbers'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers,...
Dates: 2 May 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 18 July 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.176
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Horace Hunter and Company in 'Under Suspicion', Ouida Macdermott Vocal Actress, Billy Hobbs Coon Impersonator and Dancer, Doody and Wright Australian Comiques, Bertha Winder Dancer, Alec Kendall Patter Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, The Whittakers In Comedy Skit 'Dick Whittington'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. blue and red.

Dates: 18 July 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 1 August 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.177
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jack Pleasants Comedian, Jessie Merriless-la Cigale, Moon and Morris Comedians and Dancers, Millie Howell Character Vocalist, Miss Teddy Edmunds’ Company Present "The Lady Jockey" a Sporting Farce, Nellie Farrell Irish Singer, Larry Lewis Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Violet Stockelle Comedienne and Dancer, Brothers Bradshaw Acrobatic Comedians. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 1 August 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 August 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.180
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Maide Scott Comedienne, Charles R. Whittle Comedian, The Seven Bramusas in 'Music afloat', Fred Barnes Hughes and Elliott Comedy Singing and Dancing Duo, Alfred Wood and Company in Farcical Episode 'Ten Minutes', George Lambton Swell Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Brothers Horne Comedy Boxing Sketch, Ted Waite Spasmodic Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 22 August 1910

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