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 358 Collections and/or Records:
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, 25 September 1911
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Rinaldo the Wandering Violinist, Harry Ford Comedian, Bros. Redmond Comedians, Sisters Gaye Vocal Dancing Act, Sterling and Love in 'Discord and Harmony', Jenny Hartley in Songs and Dances, W.J. Churchill, Uncle Willie Comedian, 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, 2 October 1911
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Bransby Williams Selections From His Popular Repertoire, Harry Bedford Character Comedian, Fred Conquest and Company in 'Something for Nothing', L.W. Harris Comedian, Eddie and Ethel Comedy Act, Chris Richards Comedian, Lila Vesta Comedienne, Forman and Fannan The Millionaires, Percy and Harold, 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, 16 October 1911
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 6 November 1911
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Hedges Brothers and Jacobson American Vaudeville Team, Cruikshank Songs, Cello and Banjo, Ida Re’vell Comedienne, Minnie Leslie and Edgar Stevens in 'Love Levels All', Rich and Rich Comedians, Elsie Roby the Pianologedienne, Teddy Day Comedian, Daisy Taylor Scotch Comedienne and Dancer, Charles Norton Comedian, 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, 22 November 1911
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Frank Bush American Story-teller Solo in Absurdity 'A Lesson in Temperance', King and Benson in Mirth and Melody, Marie Blythe Contralto, Little Jack Marks Hebrew Comedian, Fred Dunstone Comedian, Frank Seeley Comedian, Farr and Farland Comedy 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, 18 December 1911
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Beth Tate Comedienne, Morny Cash, The Lancashire Lad, Four Sollies Music, Dancing Trick Comedy etc, Steve Bartle English Concertina Soloist, Lizzie Glenroy Scotch Comedienne and Dancer, Ellis Barrieton Vocalist, W. Selkirk’s Grand Juvenile Spectacle, The Boy Scouts, 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, 10 February 1913
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Radford and Valentine Juggling Jesters, Maggie Benson Comedienne, Mr and Miss Debrean Japanese Entertainers, Henry Helme Singer from the French Alps, Haidee De Rance Violinist and Vocalist, Johnson and Bert Character Comedians, Victor Travers Eccentric Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, J.W. Rickaby Burlesque Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 24 February 1913
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Happy Fanny Fields Jolly Dutch Girl Character, Andy McLeod American Comedian, Instrumentalist, Raconteur, The Three Vims Juggling Act, Brothers Leo Comedians, Tom Stuart Burlesque Comedian, Silbon’s Cats Animal Training, Eily Adair Comedienne and Dancer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, McConnell Trio Vocal Comedy Sketch, The Dayton Family, Comical Smart Acrobatic and Risley Display. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 March 1913
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jack and Evelyn Vaudeville Act, Lloyd Morgan Comedian, Mayme Remington and Her Piccaninnies American Novelty Act, Gus Hindell Monologist, Gene Morelle Comedy Tramp Musician, Stella Stahl Comedienne, Jack Lorimer, the Hielan Laddie, Tom and Nell In Hits, Bumps and Other Things, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Esta Stella, the Original Military Maid. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 2 November 1914
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Staley’s Transformation Act, The Musical Coopers, Robb Wilton Confidential Comedian, Alexandre and Hughes Musical Comedians, Edna Payne Violinist, The Holsons Comedians and Dancers, William Anderson Operatic Basso, Kitty Clinton Versatile Comedienne, Brown’s Royal Bioscope Latest War Pictures, Tom E. Finglass The Original Cowboy Coon. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 January 1916
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Nixon Grey Comedian, The 3 Scamps American Speed Boys and a Piano, Harry Hudson in Pianohumour, Ena Dayne Juvenile Comedienne, Brooklyn Comedy 4, Royce Babs and Royce Singing and Dancing Act, Albert Letine Burlesque Impersonations, Brown’s Royal Bioscope Showing Daily News in Animation and the Latest War Pictures, Nicol and Martin Comedy Cycling Act, The 7 Bramusas Brass Band Extravaganza. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 January 1916
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 17 January 1916
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 20 March 1916
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jack and Evelyn in Their Latest Success, 'Carry On', Tom Hearn, the Lazy Juggler, Keir and Kempton Scotch Vocal Duo, Pynkie Whyte Californian Comedy, Harry Levaine Character Comedian, Harry Wenburn Comedian, P.J. Gillen and Company In Comedy Sketch, Rogers, Brown’s Royal Bioscope showing Daily News in Animation and the Latest War Pictures, Ruby Roya, a Radiant Personality. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 25 September 1916
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Gertie Gitana, Tom Purslow Burlesque Operatic Comedian, Fuji Family Japanese Jugglers and Equilibrists, George D’Albert Versatile Comedian, Frances and Alfred Juggler, Ivy Hurley Singer and Dancer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope showing Daily News in Animation and the Latest War Pictures, Wilbert Gamble Comedian, Fyne and Hurley Burlesque Comedians. Printed: None given but probably S Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 5 March 1917
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Bransby Williams in Selections From His Wonderful Repertoire, Ernie Ream and his Baby Grand, Duncan and Godfrey Comedy, Ford and Truly Variety, Dolly Ross Chorus Comedienne, Bruce and Iris Clare Humorous Entertainers, Brown’s Royal Bioscope Showin ‘Daily News in Animation and the Latest War Pictures, Sam Stern Character Comedian. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 July 1918
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Talbot O’Farrell Witty Songs and Stories, The Piccadilians (Jessie, Estelle and Juliette) Musical Act, Babusio and Dax Comedy Acrobats and Tumblers, Jim C. Max in a Medley of Coon Songs and Dances, Gaye Gordon Comedienne, Royal Kondo Japanese Foot Juggler, Brown’s Royal Bioscope showing Latest War News in Animation, Molly Wells Chic Comedienne Assisted by Frank Mayban Some Bookworm Damage. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 July 1918
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Coram and the New Recruit Jerry in Ventriloquial Scena, The Quaint Q’s Comedy, Glee songs and Novel Dance, Zetta Mor Comedienne, Frank Powell Character, Patter Comedian, Vera Caine Athletic Girl, J.B. Strain Irish Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope-Showing Latest War News in Animation, Suther One Man Musical Revue. Blue and red type.
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