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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 358 Collections and/or Records:

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 21 August 1899

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Reference code: 178R12.322
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Walter Stockwell comedian, The Mays Duettists, Pantomimists and Speciality Dancers, The Jackson Family! musicians, Ferris and Farnley comedians, vocalists and dancers, Baby Loftus child actress and vocalist, Gus Hindell character comedian and mimic, Lindon and Russell the comedy girls, Tom Lloyd quaint eccentric comedy. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Red, blue and yellow type.

Dates: 21 August 1899

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 13 November 1899

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Reference code: 178R12.323
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Joe Elvin comedian, Yaggs and Mary Trick Cyclists, Professor Vox ventriloquist, Tiny Arnold clever juvenile exponent of song and dance, Annie Wright Serio comedienne and burlesque Actress, Marcus Boyle character comedians and Vocalist, Lily Jackson Male and Character Impersonator, Mable Thorne Anglo-American Soubrette and Dancer, Les Voces vocalists. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Red, blue and yellow type.

Dates: 13 November 1899

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 27 November 1899

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Reference code: 178R12.324
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Four Moras in their novel and Laughable, Pantomimic Three bar Sketch, Lilia Roze Burlesque Actress, Austin Rudd Character Comedian, Marie Kendall Comedienne, Cyrus Dare Clever Society Entertainer, Ryder Slone Character Comedian, Eva Euston Serio comic vocalist and Dancer, Steve M’Carthy Character Comedian, Animated Photos. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Red, blue, yellow and green type.

Dates: 27 November 1899

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 2 October 1899

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Reference code: 178R12.325
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Harvey Boys comic and scientific boxing, Singing and Dancing, Minnie Cunningham Serio comedienne and Dancer, Walter King comedian and Dancer, Edison Vitascope, The Channings Operatic vocalists, Lily Ford Premiere Danseuse and Vocalist, Harry Bedford Comedian, Bransby Williams Character sketches from Charles Dickens, The Great Selbini troupe Acrobats, Cyclists, Musicians and Jugglers. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Red, blue...
Dates: 2 October 1899

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 8 August 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.326
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. St. Juste and Higgins the King’s Jesters, Jocular Jock McKay humourist, Elida Morris in Song Stories, Kit O’More Comedy, Val Vett Ragtime, Rag Picking, Rag Painter, Arthur Lewis, Dancing Entertainer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Corn and Neil Comedy Acrobats. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Red, and blue type.

Dates: 8 August 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 7 September 1931

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Reference code: 178R12.327
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Edwin Styles comedian, Eric Randolph actor vocalist, Sandrisi Copelli acrobatic character and eccentric dancers, The Musical Sylvesters, The Tudors Juggling, Balancing, Trick Jumping and Tumbling act, Verme and Anna Piano Accordionists, Pathe’s News, Sydney Fuller and best Friend in comedy 'A La Mode'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Red and black type.

Dates: 7 September 1931

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 September 1930

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Reference code: 178R12.328
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Benedetti Bros. comedians and Violinists, Bob and Alf Pearson harmony act, The Four Sisters Lund acrobatic and whirlwind Dancing Speciality, Du Marte and Denzer Twins in Action, Harry Coady Comedy, Music, Song and Dance, Eddie Lerone and Bessie Bendon Comedy Act, Teresa Russell Singer, Pathe’s Super News Gazette, Norman Carroll comedian and Monologuist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Red, blue, and yellow print.

Dates: 22 September 1930

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 9 March 1936

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Reference code: 178R12.329
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Afrique Impersonator of famous celebrities, Jeanette Adie The Ideal Male, Four Roadsters introducing Britain’s Greatest Street Singer, Adrienne and Austin Dancing, Gallagher and Spree American Comedy Duo, Frank Groves, The Argyle Orchestra, Ed. and Jess Cotrillo Jugglers, The Four Wonder Wheelers Laughs and Sensations. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue type.

Dates: 9 March 1936

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 25 January 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.600
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Vonare Lady contortionist, Violet Reefern Serio and descriptive dancer, The Two Howes comedians and dancers, Harry Stennet transatlantic performer, Fred Harrington Anglo-Dutch Milanese piper and ballad vocalist, May Oliver Anglo-American soubrette, Olvene and Nestal trapeze artists, Master Charl prince of the silver wire, Nellie Gertie, The Minims grand instrumental Speciality. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Green and red type.

Dates: 25 January 1892

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 26 September 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.183
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Harry Tate in Latest Absurdity 'Flying', Dusty Rhodes Comedian, Stevens and Brett Refined Burlesque Entertainers, Mr. C. Who Sings and Talks, Sable Fern and Company in 'Boy Scouts in Camp', The Emsons Duettists and Dancers, Maude Courtney American Comedienne, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Herman Melot French Conjuror. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 26 September 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 October 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.184
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Gertie Gitana Vocalist, Mike S. Whallen Comedian and Raconteur, The 4 Vagabonds Comedy Quartettte, Milner and Storey Comedy, Frances McNulty, Bros. Ashley Comedy Boxing Sketch, Dick Geldard Light Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, H.O. Wills Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 3 October 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 31 October 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.185
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. John Terry and Mabel Lambert Farcical Impersonations, Julian Mack Topical Talking Dame, Winifred Ward Immaculate Boy, Woodhouse and Wells Comedians, Patters and Dancers, Rose Sartella American Comedian, Barry Lupino Pantomime Favourite Comedian and Dancer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Alexandre and Hughes Musical Comedians. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 31 October 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 28 November 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.186
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jennie Johns Comedienne, Tom Jones The Whimsical Welshman, Brothers Redmond Acrobatic Comedians, Fred Earle Character Comedian, Stewart and Morgan Vocal Speciality, Tod Lowen Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Colin Mail Descriptive Vocalist, Minnie Leslie and Edgar Stevens Comedy Sketch. Saturday Dec 3rd 1910. Grand Benefit Matinee in Aid Of the Widow and Children of the Late John Lomax. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red...
Dates: 28 November 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 5 December 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.187
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Dave Samuals American Hebrew Comedian, Jock Whiteford Smart Scot, George D’Albert Light Comedian, Mr and Mrs Royston Dene Assisted by Eileen Dartrey, Comedietta Sylvester Trio in 'A Drawing Room Rehersal', Introducing Their Nocturnal Dancing Display, Bernard and Weston Comedians and Dancers, Madeline Rossiter Comedienne and Dancer, Edie Anderson the Little Gem, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Charles Norton In Original Mimetic Monologues. Special Cine...
Dates: 5 December 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 26 December 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.188
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Alex. Piccard Company of Pantomimists in 'Burglars of New York', Victor’s Juveniles Mimics in Vocal and Dancing Specialities, Jenny and Joe American Kiddies in Novel Song and Dance, Lizzie Glenroy Scotch Comedienne and Dancer, John Robbs Popular Tenor, Davis and Deane Comedians and Shadow Dancers, Harry Marte Comedian and Dancer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Geo. Lambton Comedian, Leslie Harris At the Piano, Special Cine Matinees Every Monday, Thursday and...
Dates: 26 December 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 2 January 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.189
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Famous Craggs in 'Territorials or England’s Last Hope', Arthur Lennard Actor-Vocalist, The Four Royal Scots Gaelic Songs, Special Cine Matinees Every Monday, Thursday and Saturday, Fred Elton Scena at the Piano, Haig and Novel Comedy Singing and Dancing Act, F.V. St. Clair Vocalists, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Tom Joy Comedian, Roze and Calvert Comedy Act in 'Captain Kettle and his Charming, Mate'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool....
Dates: 2 January 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 6 February 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.190
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. King and Benson Comedy Act, The Four Athos Acrobats and Ball Manipulators, Russell and Held American Singing and Dancing Act, Jock McNeil Scotch Comedian and Novelty Dancer, Henry J. Harper’s Clifton Banjo Party, Pop Dearly Coon Delineator, Cissie Lupino Character Dancer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Tom Stuart Burlesque Impressions, Roze and Calvert Comedy Act, Special Cine Matinees Every Monday and Thursday. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers,...
Dates: 6 February 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 April 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.191
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 10 April 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 17 April 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.192
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 17 April 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 24 April 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.193
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 24 April 1911

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