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Music-halls

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 716 Collections and/or Records:

Aladin Poster, Week commencing 10 January 1955

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.301
Scope and Contents

Ilford Town Hall. Red and blue.

Dates: Week commencing 10 January 1955

Albany Ward’s Palace Electric Poster, 28 December 1910 - 1923

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Reference code: 178R36.6
Scope and Contents The Triangle, Yeovil, 2 Lombards 2, the Belgina muscular marvels, Shadows of the Past, a grand Vitagraph drama, The Bosun’s Mate, the last of the W.W. Jacobs’ series, Dorothy Lena, comedienne, Bully Boy, Jack and the Beanstalk, a grand pantomime picture, Comedy and Tragedy, a fine film adapted from the famous opera, Ben Jackson, in banjo tricks and witticisms. White, green and red type on white background with red border and season’s greetings surrounded by green holly and red berries....
Dates: 28 December 1910 - 1923

Aldershot Hippodrome Poster, 14 September 1931 and during the week

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Reference code: 178R38.12
Scope and Contents

Neil Kenyon comedian, Nixon Grey comedian, Harry Taft the new M.P., Norman Court comedian with dog, Gatcum & Dawson, Handby Celeine Trio skaters, Lou Radford xylophonist, Art & Jean Kildare singers and dancers, Pathe Supersound gazette. Red and green type on cream background with red border. Printed by T.J.S. Guilford & Co. Ltd, Printers, Kingston-on-Thames-1266 G.T.

Dates: 14 September 1931 and during the week

Alhambra Bradford Poster, 20 - 24 September 1977

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Reference code: 178R11.207
Scope and Contents

Bruce Trent in ‘Those Golden Years of Music Hall’ with all star company. Red, blue and black with curtains.

Dates: 20 - 24 September 1977

Alhambra Theatre of Varieties Programme, 5 July 1897

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Reference code: 178K53.43
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Leicester Square, London, Emmy's Trained Toy Terriers, The Tzigane, Musical Dale, Dagmar and De Celle, Mlle La Tostia, May and Flora Hengler, The Frank Bonhair Troupe of Acrobats, Miss Cissie Loftus, Victoria and Merrie England, Sells and Young. Colour illustration of chrubs and two women floating in the air holding wreaths of flowers and a banner with the theatre's name on it on a golden background on the front, on the reverse programme, 1p.

Dates: 5 July 1897

An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends Poster, Week commencing 8 October 1979

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Reference code: 178R11.1004
Scope and Contents

Kings Theatre, Edinburgh. Steve King, Reg Dixon. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: Week commencing 8 October 1979

Arcadia Theatre Skegness Poster, Season commencing 27 June c1977

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Reference code: 178R11.212
Scope and Contents

‘Those Good Old Days’ starring Gary Webb, Ken Joy, Barbara Jackson and others. Travelling show from City Varieties Leeds. Neon yellow, orange curtains, black and red type.

Dates: Season commencing 27 June c1977

Argyle Theatre Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0117
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large number of posters as well as business records including records of artist bookings, accounts, scrapbooks, contracts and correspondence.

Dates: 1865 - 1941

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 7 March 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.283
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Whit Cunliffe Lancashire Comedian, Lucy Brennan Comedienne, Ford and Lewis, the Two Navy Cuts, James Hunter Society Raconteur, Carvet and Verena Dancers, Bay Russell and Sophie Forrest In Musical trifle, 'Outed', Cinders and a Spark Vocal Scena, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Rosie Lloyd Comedienne. Blue and red type.

Dates: 7 March 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 4 April 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.284
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Hilda Glyder, Wal Langtry Comedian, Bob Thomas Presents The Royal Viona Quartette Classical and Jazz Banjoists, Jim C. Max Coon Songs and Dances, Keith and Joan Dingley Presenting The Waif’s Waif, Hal Wright Burlesque Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Frank Varney and Teddie Butt in Mirthful Stunts. Blue and red type.

Dates: 4 April 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 April 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.285
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Harry Weldon Burlesque Character Comedian, Phil and Phlora Acrobatic and Dancing Humoresque, Bert Terrell Dutch Comedian, Eileen Audrey Comedienne, Warnock-Wick Trio Irish Comedy Sketch, George Murphy Fun in a Billiard Room, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Ackroyd Flautist and Rose Hardy Harpiste. Blue and red type.

Dates: 11 April 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 16 May 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.286
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Sutcliffe Family Scottish Acrobatic Vaudeville, Elizabeth Hyde Soprano Vocalist, Geaiks and Geaiks Eccentrics, Imitateurs, Siffleurs, Foden Williams Vocal Entertainer, Eddie Morrell, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, George Turner Left-Handed Cartoonist, Lois Parker and Percy Tarling Humour and Music. Blue and red type.

Dates: 16 May 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 27 June 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.287
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Tom Clare Piano, May Henderson Dusky Comedy Queen, Dick Tubb Comedian, Ray and Kelly Songs and Dances, Sam Hilton Comedian and Acrobatic Dancer, Dorothy and Rayloo Speciality Duo, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Shogun and Ryder Shooting Act. Blue and red type.

Dates: 27 June 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 4 July 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.288
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Fred Lake and Tom Barrasford in Vivacious Vocalism, Archie Hill Tenor, Miss Ellis Drake and Company Scotch Comedy Playlet, 'Oh Mother', Sisco Musical Speciality, Little Vera Kitchen Juvenile Artiste, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Joyce Lyn Vocal Comedienne, Franklyn Brothers Amazing Athletes. Blue and red type.

Dates: 4 July 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 July 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.289
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Ike and Will Scott Comedians, Dave Loch and Carrie Lomond Characteristic Scottish and Irish Scenas, Claude Gardner Comedian, Chicago Three Comedians and Dancers, Emmelyn Walter Song and Story, Arthur Pond Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope-in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Brooklyn Comedy Four Singers. Blue and red type.

Dates: 11 July 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 25 July 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.290
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Rolf Slater Comedian, Hobart and Hobbs Comedy, Lune and Shaw Character Comedy Act, Charles and Irene Vestry Athlete and the Dancer, Dennis O’Neill and Irene Sinclair in 'Notes and Nonsense', Lily Denville Dancing Act, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Tom E. Finglass Artistic Coon Delineator. Blue and red type.

Dates: 25 July 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 August 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.291
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Clark and Hamilton in Three Big Scenas, May Sherrard Comedienne, George D’Albert Comedian, Tina Paynola Mimic, Gemmell Bros. Scientific Dancers, Ena and Eva song, Dance and Melody, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Dippy Diers Clowning Absurdities. Blue and red type.

Dates: 15 August 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 August 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.292
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Gresham Singers, Brandon and Smith The Chocolate Drop and the Ink Spot, Elsie Southgate Assisted by Victor Gould Violinist, Frank Street Comedian, Connie Browning Revue Artiste and Some Songs, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Nora Dale Comedienne and Dancer, The Flemings Presenting Artistic Creations in Alabaster. Blue and red type.

Dates: 22 August 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 26 September 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.293
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Rungamah Somnambulastic Visions, Alfredo Vagabond Violinist, J.H. Scotland Opera Voice, Gerbola Trio Italian Comedy Acrobatic and Tumbling Act, Wilf Burnand Character Comedian, Sisters Martin Harmony Duo, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Fred Kitchen Presents the Beswick Twins. Blue and red type.

Dates: 26 September 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 24 October 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.294
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Peter Pariss Plaintive Comedy, Vanny Chard Welsh Songstress, The Three Walkers Musical Equilibrists, Louis J. Seymour Comedy Artiste, Diana Dain, Tom and Nell Knockabout Comedy, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Gladys Wright and John Hartley in 'Songs Sung Differently'. Blue and red type.

Dates: 24 October 1921