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, 16 December 1918
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Horace Hunter and Lily Hammersley and West End Company in 'The Years Between', Haley’s Juveniles Vocal Scena, Lydia and Francis Parisian, Artistic and Acrobatic Dances, Tom Costello Comedian, Lucy Brennan Comedienne, Thelma Hamilton Soprano Vocalist, Brown’s Royal Bioscope Showing Latest War News in Animation, Frank Whitman Dance Mad Fiddler. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 30 December 1918
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. 2 Rascals, Chas O’Donnell and Eddie Fields, Madge Velma and her Ruffles Lady Vocalists, Frank Keith Light Star Comedian, Francis and Alfred Juggler and Assistant, Stephanie Anderson Dancing and Instrumental Quick Change Act, Nona Dixie Comedy, Brown’s Royal Bioscope In a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Ronez, the Broken Cellist. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 12 January 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Nixon Grey Comedian Penrose and Whitlock, Harold Moss, Norfolk Gipsy Violinist and Isabel Maachah Musical and Dancing Fantasy, Olga Sydney Comedian, Nord and Dane Acrobatic Act, Lue Joyce Perfect Lady, The Mellow Dee’s high Class Repertoire, Brown’s Royal Bioscope In a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, St. Juste and Higgins. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 9 February 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Gilday and Fox Hebrew Comedians, Jock McKay Scots Comedian, Rosie Lloyd Comedienne, De Busse Piano Accordianist, Nelson and Nelson Comedy Acrobats, The Carylls and Chorister, Thelma Hamilton Yorkshire Soprano, Brown’s Royal Bioscope In a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures , Nelson Jackson Humorist. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 16 February 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Ernie Mayne, the Simple One, Norman Field and His Harp assisted by Md’lle Ninalta, Premier Danseuse, The Four K-Foleys in Novel Vocal Comedy Scena, George Bolton Entertainer with His Voices and Piano, Two Nondescripts and a Piano, May Kinahan Juvenile Entertainer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Miss Merles’ Cockatoos. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 23 February 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Peter Pariss Character Comedy, Foster Kershaw Entertainer Without a Piano, Terry Twins Duplicate Comedians, Renee Novelty Instrumentalist, Emerson and Gilbert, Dago and his Black friend, Diana Dane Comedienne, Howard and Wyndham up-To-Date Songs and Novel Dances, Brown’s Royal Bioscope In a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures , May Erne and Erne Chester Songs and Laughs. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 1 March 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Wilson Hallett Impersonator, Billy Poluski and Joe Mott Comedians, Frank H. Fox Character Comedian, Wyn and Ivy In Comedy Vocal Scena 'Cinders', The Musical Burglars Presenting 'A Raid on a Musical Academy', Patti Loftus Comedienne and Dancer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope In a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures , Officer Vokes Presents America’s Wonderful Canine, Don. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 29 March 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. G.H. Elliott, The Original Chocolate Coloured Coon, Geaiks and Geaiks Eccentrics etc., Emilie Hayes Vocalist, Manuel and Francois Acrobatic Eccentricities, Auber Musical Monarch, Cliff Barrett, the Great Dame Study Assisted by Netta Clark in 'Auntie’s Visit', Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Frank Varney and Sou Brette Mirth Manipulators. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 April 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Wal Langtry Comedian, Dollie and Billie Comedy Character Studies, E.J. Moore American Comedy Conjuror, Frances Kinders Dainty Vocalist and Dancer, Ivor Vinter England’s Smallest comedian, Jack and Lily Butt High Class Comedy Act, Nellie Wigley, Prince Charming, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Muriel George and Ernest Butcher Old Folk Songs and Comedy Duets. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 May 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Whit Cunliffe Variety’s Greatest Song, Joe Mangin and Syd Kerbel Jolly Songs, Arthur Ferris Character Comedian, Zelinda Davies Singer, Tom Payne Musician Athlete, Junes(Ida and Grace) Mexican Speciality Dances, Massona Juggling Humorist, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, De Wynne Brothers Classical Athletic Act. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 17 May 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Hilda Glyder Songs, Bert La Mont and His Cowboy Minstrels Mirth and Melody, Bert Terrell Dutch Comedian, Harry Ford Comedian, Sie Tahar Troupe Algerian Pastimes, Peggy Rose and Budd Comedy Duo, James Hunter Society Entertainer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Jessie Broughton and Dennis Creedon Musical Entertainment. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 21 June 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jack and Evelyn, Jack Thomas Comedian, The Incomparable Damsell and Boy Juggling Equilibrist, We Three, Susie Belmore, Vera Vere, Dorothy Belmore, Ben Warris Comedian, Ernest St. George Vocal Enigma, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Zetta Mor Character Vocalist and Male Impersonator. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 5 July 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mike S. Whallen Prince of Extempore, Alan Martin and Tony Castle Vocals and Piano, Fred Brezin Mystical Anglo-French Humorist Entertainer, Evelyn May Violinist, Maude and Syd McLloyd Original Songs and Novelty Dances, Lola Patey Songs and Stories, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, La Toy Brothers The Inebriate and Bachelor. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 July 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Fred Lake and Tom Barrasford Vivacious Vocalism, Miles-Stavordale Quintette Songs, J.H. Scotland Comedy Dialect etc, Tom Gott Comedian, The Ziras, Madam Godwin in Musical Act, 'Granny’s Birthday', The Owyns in Harmony, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Murphy and Mack presents 'The Major’s Reflection'. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 26 July 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Harry Green and his Company of American Players Act, Claude Gardner Comedian, Connie Browning Comedienne and Dancer, Ivy Barnes Songs and Dances, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Fyne and Hurley Burlesque Comedians. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 2 August 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Margaret Cooper Piano, May Sherrard Comedienne, Frank Powell Burlesque Patter Comedian, McGregot and Hood Comedians and Dancers, George D’Albert Comedian, Nord and Dane Acrobatic Act, Mdle. Zampa Gymnast, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Oliver and Mack In Comedy Skit, 'Hanging a Gate'. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 16 August 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Two Bobs Songs and Character Studies, Sisters Reeve Duettists, Melvin and Mayo Comedians and Dancers, Lauri Howard Comedian, Lily Currie Chorus Vocalist, O’Wray and O’Dare Burlesque Comedians, Frank Keith Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Four Cronies Present 'A Night With Rabbie Burns'. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 6 September 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Robert Reilly Musical Tableaux, The Real McKays Scotch Comedy, Jim Nolan Comedian, Veronica Trio Operatic Selections and Ballads, Hal Wright Burlesque Comedian, Sanni In Comedy Speciality, 'Tit-Bits', Frances Kinders Dainty Vocalist and Dancer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Ben Osborne and Nellie Perryer Comedy Sketches. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 13 September 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Bransby Williams in 'Uncle John', Tom Clare Piano and Songs, Ambrose Barker and Peggy Wynne In 'Song Impressions', The Westbrooks (Maudie and Tessie) Novelty Dancing Scena, Jack Poulter Comedian, Tambo and Tambo Tambourines, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting, Pictures, Fayre Four Sisters Tina, Inga, Lilia and Sylva Musical Pot-Pourri. Blue and red type.
Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 8 November 1920
Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jay Laurier Comedian, Susie Marney Chorus Comedienne, Roxy La Rocca Wizard of the Harp, Pauline Travis Male Impersonator, Walton and Lester Burlesque Creations, Evelyn Bergin Comedienne, The Joannys Miniature Shadow Pantomime, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Cecil and Ian Law Piano and Violin. Blue and red type.
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