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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, 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

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 May 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.194
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jack and Evelyn Vaudeville Act, Lew Lake and Company Comedian In Farcical Absurdity 'The Bloombsy Burglars', Jessie Templeton Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Will Norrie Lancashire Tenor, Lilly Black Comedienne, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, The Orleans Harmony and Dancing. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 15 May 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 May 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.195
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Gertie Gitana, Gene Morelle Ragged Virtuoso, Ted Curtis and Co. Vocal, Comedy and Speciality Dancing Act, Carina Sisters Musical Act, Josh Dixon Comedian and Dancer, Mabel Thorne Comedienne, Fred A Jeffs Irish Humorist, Harry Simms Light Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Phil Bransby Comedian, John Henderson and Company Including Millie Henderson in 'Under The Maple Leaf'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 22 May 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 29 May 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.196
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Four Ascots Dancers, Marie Schulz Assisted by Harry Collman at the Piano, Ed.E. Ford introducing latest Chorus Craze, 'We’re All Growing Older and Older', Carlotta Levey Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Edgar Curtis, The Human Marionette, Rosa Bartlett Male Impersonator, Lawrence Barclay Character Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Lyons and Cullum American Variety. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 29 May 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 September 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.197
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 11 September 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 25 September 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.198
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 25 September 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 2 October 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.199
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 2 October 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 16 October 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.200
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr. Graham Moffat’s Company of Scottish Players in 'The Concealed Bed', Jock Whiteford, The Smart Scot, Horace Wheatley Irish Comedian, Flora Cromer Pleasing Vocalist, The Westwoods Novelty Cyclists, Jack Barker Comedian, Brothers Horne Comedy Boxing Sketch, Ike and Will Scott Comic Characters, Songs and Dances, Nellie Boden Vocalist and Dancer, Kinemacolor The Only Existing Steroescopic Life Motion Pictures. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers,...
Dates: 16 October 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 6 November 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.201
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 6 November 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 November 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.202
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 22 November 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 December 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.203
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 11 December 1911

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Type
Archival Object 353
Digital Record 3
Collection 2
 
Subject
Performers 351
Music-halls 347
Comedians 322
Singing 272
Dance 245