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Male impersonators

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

Posters, c1880 - 1940

 Series
Reference code: 178R12
Scope and Contents

Large collection of Argyle Theatre posters.

Dates: c1880 - 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection

Prince of Wales Theatre Poster, 15 October 1888

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.2
Scope and Contents Prince of Wales Theatre, Birkenhead. Professor Buer and his wonderful troupe of animals, Miss Edie Merten serio-comic and ballad vocalist, The Original female Feeney, Miss Lilly Marney Irish patriotic character vocalist, male impersonator and dancer, Miss Ada Caryl vocalist, J.P. Dance dialect character comedian and dancer, Mr James Shields Irish character comedian, Mr Albert Rivers Comic and vocalist, Tom Bradley Character comedian, vocalist grotesque and refined Song and Dance Artiste, Jew...
Dates: 15 October 1888
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Programmes , 1881 - 2016

 Series
Reference code: 178K53
Scope and Contents

Pre-Film and variety and music hall programmes mainly related to the travelling shows of Joseph Poole and Harry Poole, Harry H. Hamilton, Mapleston Brothers and Adams but it also includes other showmen.

Dates: 1881 - 2016
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection

Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows, c1890 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178K27
Scope and Contents

Circus, magic and variety show programmes including the Great Ohmy Circus, John Sanger Circus, Bertram Mills Circus and variety shows at various locations in Blackpool, London, Manchester and other theatres in England. Some of the variety performers showcased are Morecambe and Wise, Hetty King, Mae West, Bob Hope, Shirley Bassey, Larry Lamb and Cliff Richards.

Dates: c1890 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection

The Palace Programme, August 1908

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.73
Scope and Contents Douglas, Isle of Man. Black illustration of a dancing hall full of people dancing on a yellow background on the front cover, inside dance programme, Vernon's Bioscope, Madame Melba, Zena Dare, Seymor Hicks, The London Company in the Gay Gordons, The Palace Opera House, Professor Norton, Farr & Farland, May New All, Humpsti Bumsti, The Violas, Ernest Shand, Carter Liversey, Lilian Rosebery and Co and Vesta Tillie the following week, on back cover list of refreshement and prices. Inside...
Dates: August 1908
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

The Palace Theatre of Variety Programme, 10 May 1911

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.78
Scope and Contents

Three fold programme with colour illustration of theatre scene covering the outside and programme inside listing Miss Ivy Aberdare, Miss Lily Hayes, Will Van Allen, Miss Ouida McDermott, Signorina Irene Penso, Carlton, The McBans, Albert Whelan, The Yamagata Troupe, Miss Margaret Cooper, Anna Pavlova and Michael Mordkin and The Palace Bioscope. Black and red type on white background with commercial advertising including songs by Vesta Tilley.

Dates: 10 May 1911
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

The Tivoli Programme, 24 September 1902

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.40
Scope and Contents Miss Marie Wilton, Burnetti, The Missouris, Mr Gorge Mozart, Miss Vera Vere, Florence and Lillian, Mr James Fawn, Miss Ida Rene, Forest and King, Miss Dollie Ravensberg, Clack and Hamilton, Mr George Robey, Tom and Lily English, Miss Vesta Victoria, Mr R.G. Knowles, Miss Ada Willoughby, Mr R.H. Douglass, Mdlle Eugenie Fougere, Mr George Bastow, Sisters Levey, Miss Vesta Tilley, Mr Dan Leno, Cross and Holden. Three fold programme with colour illustration of a woman in a yellow dress with red...
Dates: 24 September 1902
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

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