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Birkenhead. Tom Leamore comedian, The Four Vampires pantomimists, Major Doyle Lilliputian Comedian, Robert Gilbert’s marvellous troupe of acrobatic dogs, The Three Sisters Slater-song and dance, Jesse Burton baritone and descriptive vocalist, The Vitascope, The 2 Emeralds duettists and expert dancers, Lily Marney Irish Comedienne. Red, blue and yellow type on white background. Printed by S Griffith & Co, Printers, Liverpool.

Scope and Contents Birkenhead. The Marvellous Rikfords, The Eight Eldorado Girls vocalists and dancers, Tony & Frances Ryder -comic bar act introducing the female clown and three trained monkeys, Tom Woottwell loose legged comedian, The New Macs Irish knockabout comedy, Dulcie Laing vocalist and skipping rope dancer, The Dorrells duettists, vocalists and dancers, The Vitascope, Preston and Balmaine Illustrated songs, Duets etc, introducing the latest American Coon songs. Red, blue and yellow type on white...

Scope and Contents Birkenhead. Julie Mackey, Gerald Mount Tyrolean and Descriptive Vocalist, Mark Melfords No 2 Company in ‘Between the turns or My Wife Won’t Let Me’, Sisters Leo characteristic Vocalists and Dancers, Chas. Russell character actor-vocalist, Collons’ troubadours lady vocalists and dancers, The Edison Thomas Vitascope, Nellie Stratton Serio-comic vocalist and dancer, Wilkie Bard character comedian. Red, blue and yellow type on white background. Printed by S Griffith & Co, Printers,...

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Shaun Glenville Irish Comedian, Florrie Forde chorus singer, Archie Glen Ben Said the funjuror, The Hearnes, Pauline Crothers and her violin, The London six-Harmony, burlesque, Dancing. Blue and red type on white background. Printed by John Waddington ltd., 108 Albion Road, Stoke Newington.

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Fred E. Rayne presents The Tonics, Joe Hodson comedian, Rene Rayne soubrette, Helen Allayne musical comedy soprano, Arthur Dixon Pianist Entertainer, Frank Elans entertainer, Mamie Benson The Versatility Girl, Teddie Stanton comedian, Doris Foskett a smile and a song. Red and black type on white background. Printed by ‘Visiter’. Printing Works, Tulketh Street.

Scope and Contents The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...

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Bexhill. Tissington and Craig Productions present Edgar Sawyer in the scintillating Summer Show ‘Moonshine’, Edgar Sawyer comedian, Linda Love soprano comedienne, Bobby Bent Comedian, Yvonne Ford Speciality dancer, Jean Ward Acrobatic dancer, Robert King Baritone, Leo Conriche at the grand piano, Marjorie Yardley piano, Derek Pilcher drums, Doreen Brebner speciality dancer, The Izna Roselli Dancers. Black type on yellow background. Printed by Willsons, Printers, Leicester.

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Mountain Ash, South Wales. Henry Milnes Presents the famous Revue ‘Mixed Grill’, Including Joe Hodson, Douglas Ross, Delma & Ray Roller-skating wonders, 8 Patricia Girls, John Terry operatic vocalist, Madge Della, Edith Dene, Lonsdale & Vivian ‘those Pleasant Personalities’. Red and blue type on white background. Printed by Phillips Bros., Theatrical Printers, Aberaman, Aberdare.

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Gateshead, Corner of High St and Sunderland Rd. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with Joe Hodson, Kitty Iris famous BBC Soprano, Renee Rayne Winsome and Dainty, Madame Florettes Snowdrops, Little Molly, Edie Ross, Little Mickey, Bert Richardson juggler, Madame Wanna, Le Fleurette’s famous illuminated Ballet, Winette and her Little Sisters, Bert Thomas Autocratic Comedian. Red and blue type on white background.

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Shipmates Concert Pary, Joe Hodson Comedian, Tom Douglas Baritone, De Randel’s Famous Marionettes, Audrey Dockrill Soprano, George and Carol Musical Gems, Renee Rayne Soubrette Dancer. Red, green and black type on white background. Printed by Arthurs, Woodchester.

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Shipmates Concert Pary, Joe Hodson Comedian, Tom Douglas Baritone, De Randel’s Famous Marionettes, Audrey Dockrill Soprano, George and Carol Musical Gems, Renee Rayne Soubrette Dancer. Red, green and black type on white background. Printed by Arthurs, Woodchester.

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In Mr Papworth’s Field, South Kirkby. Jane Shore Historical Drama, Zoe The Octoroon Girl American Drama, The Tomboy songs and dances with Miss A Wynn and Joe Hodson, The Romance of Terrance O’Moore Irish play with Mr Geo Wynn and Miss Lavender Lee, A Race for Love Thriller, Babes in the Wood, A Fighting son of Belgium War Drama followed by Screaming sketch ‘Doctor cut ‘em up. Blue type on white background. Mon and Tues 21st and 22nd May-Aladdin and his wonderful lamp.

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Folkstone. A Night at the Music Hall featuring Ken Platt, Supported by Stuart Barham and the Leas Cliff Music Makers, Gerrie Raymonde comedienne, Gwynne Sullivan Opera's Golden Voice, Mary Stevenson singer, Paul Harris comedy host and compare, Llewellyn Williams xylophone virtuoso. Red and blue type on white background. Printed by Wilsons Printers (Leicester) limited.

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Blackpool. Dave Norris assisted by Billy Smith, Collinson & Breen comics, Robert Wilson tenor, Ingrid Hageman soprano, Helga Stone impressionist, Terry’s Juveniles, Pat Martin, Iris Kirkwhite Dancers, Eddie Ready & Joy, Bram Martin and his Broadcasting Orchestra. Red and blue type on white background.

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Blackpool. Dave Norris assisted by Billy Smith, Collinson & Breen comics, Robert Wilson tenor, Ingrid Hageman soprano, Helga Stone impressionist, Terry’s Juveniles, Pat Martin, Iris Kirkwhite Dancers, Eddie Ready & Joy, Bram Martin and his Broadcasting Orchestra. Red and blue type on white background.

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Blackpool. Lawrence Wright’s ‘On With the Show’, Bunny Doyle, Sylvia Cecil soprano, Betty Jumel, Redvers Llewellyn baritone, Dancing Debutantes, Jack Leonard, Marca Rita, Jimmy Campbell and his orchestra, Alec Halls, Francois & Marie. Red and blue type on white background. Printed by Stafford & Co., ltd., Printers, Netherfield, Nottm.

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Blackpool. Lawrence Wright’s ‘On With the Show’, Bunny Doyle, Sylvia Cecil soprano, Betty Jumel, Redvers Llewellyn baritone, Dancing Debutantes, Jack Leonard, Marca Rita, Jimmy Campbell and his orchestra, Alec Halls, Francois & Marie. Red and blue type on white background. Printed by Stafford & Co., ltd., Printers, Netherfield, Nottm.

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Blackpool. Lawrence Wright’s On With The Show Silver Jubilee, Albert Modley comedian, Betty Jumel comedienne, Sylvia Robin soprano, Tudor Evans baritone, Peter and Sam Sherry, The Melomaniacs, Buster Shaver and his Wonder Lilliputians, The Three Falcons adagio dancing, Jimmy Campbell and his orchestra, Miss Ada Alsop, The John Tiller Girls. Contains insert for ticket orders and photographs of the acts. Printed by Gazette & Herald, Blackpool, 4p.p.

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Blackpool. Souvenir of Lawrence Wright’s On With The Show, Albert Modley comedian, Tano Ferendinos tenor, Maureen Rose soprano, Betty Jumel comedienne, The Melomaniacs, Buster Shaver and his tiny stars Olive, George and Richard, Diana Stuart dancer, The Falcons adagio dancers, Jimmy Campbell and his orchestra, The John Tiller Girls. Contains photographs of the acts. 8p.p.

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Blackpool. Lawrence Wright’s On With The Show, Diana Rhodes, Dale Rogers dancer, Donna Mareska ballet, Keith Kennedy tenor, The 12 Humming Birds, The Five Skyliners, Maureen Rose, Ben Wrigley, Maureen Rose soprano, Le Trio Carletti dancers, John and Rene Arnaut, Dick Thorpe, Joy Dexter, The John Tiller Girls. Contains photographs of the acts. Printed by Gazette & Herald, Blackpool, 4p.p.