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Musical performances

 Subject
Subject Source: Unesco Thesaurus

Found in 471 Collections and/or Records:

Joseph Poole's Myriorama Poster, c1895

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.7
Scope and Contents Colonial Hall, New Street, Cardiff. Picturesque trips abroad to all parts of the globe, The British Fleet, The Lord Mayor's Show, Falls of Niagara, Poole's excelsior concert company, Mons. Martini's Bicycle Troupe, Lizzie Dent and Jack Seebold, musical act, Mr Felix Somers, ventriloquist act, Miss Jessie Arnelli, musical act, Mr R.H.A. Williams, musical act, Mr Frank Freeland, Grand orchestral band conducted by Mr C.W. Horton. Black type on green background with chain border. Printed by...
Dates: c1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Picturesque Programme, 19 January 1891

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.45
Scope and Contents Town Hall Hounslow, England, France and Italy, Turkey, Egypt, The Soundan, Suez Canal and India, Afghanistan and China, Russia, Austria, Switzerland and Germany, America, the Atlantic Ocean and the Artic Regions, Scotland, Ireland, Mr Joseph Poole's Combination Company, Great Ledderites, The Modern Gladiators, Herr Blitz, Miss May Frinch, Mr Felix Somers, Mr Frank Freeland, Orchetral band conducted by Mr C.W. Horton. Gold type on green background and illustrations of Queen Victoria,...
Dates: 19 January 1891
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Picturesque Programme, 11 April 1892

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.46
Scope and Contents Victoria Hall Suntherland, England, France and Italy, Turkey, Egypt, The Soundan, Suez Canal and India, Afghanistan and China, Russia, Austria, Switzerland and Germany, America, the Atlantic Ocean and the Artic Regions, Scotland, Ireland, Mr Joseph Poole's Combination Company, The Great Alvantee, high wire act, Herr Blitz, equilibrist act, Miss May Frinch, singing act, Bob Desmond, comedy act, Mr Felix Somers, George Mayo, Mr Fred Mayer, Group of Ladderites, equilibrist act, Poole's Merry...
Dates: 11 April 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Programme, 23 December 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.16
Scope and Contents Victoria Hall, Southsea,London Bridge,Fishmonger's Hall, Thames embarkment, Westminster Abbey, Victoria Station, Portsmouth, Ireland, The Lakes of Killarney, A tableau of Bristol, Liverpool, New York, Niagara Falls, The Artic Regions, Russia, St. Petersburgh, Bulgaria, Tirnova, Sophia, Varna, The Suez Canal, Egypt, India, Calcutta, Delhi, Afghanistan, Burmese war, The Great Wall of China, Holy Land, The Mediterranean sea, Naples, The carnaval at Rome, Holland and Belgium, Mr Harry Stewart,...
Dates: 23 December 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Programme, 8 January 1900

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.56
Scope and Contents Town Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Grand re-opening, The Boer War, General Buller's March, The Battle of Elandslaagte, Charing Cross, London, The Royal Navy Review, Osborne, The Bay of Biscay, River Tagus, Gibraltar, Alexandria, Interior of the mosque of El Choree, Our troops at the Pyramids, The Sphinx, Manfalout, The Temple of Karnac, Erment, Elephantina, The Throne of Pharaoh at Philae, Nubia, Abou Simbel, Battle of Tamai, Khartoum, South Africa, General Buller's march, The slave trade,...
Dates: 8 January 1900
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Kemble Theatre, 28 July c1910-1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.14
Scope and Contents

May Hopkins and 'Her Two Taffies', the famous Welsh comedienne, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and witticism , Miss Blanche, the darling lady on the wire and her assistant, 3 Men and a Girl, a Paramount comedy drama featuring Marguerite Clark Mr. Logan, U.S.A., featuring the famous Tom Mix. Red type on off white background.

Dates: 28 July c1910-1923
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Posters

Kings Theatre Edinburgh Poster, 8 October 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.154
Scope and Contents

‘An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends’ portrayed by Steve King with Reg Dixon. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 8 October 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Kings Theatre Edinburgh Poster, Week commencing Saturday 8 October 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.250
Scope and Contents

An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends portrayed by Steve King with Reg Dixon. Red and Black type on yellow background.

Dates: Week commencing Saturday 8 October 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

L'Africaine Handbill, c1875

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.167
Scope and Contents

L'Africaine at Philharmonic Theatre. A new operetta by Parry Cole featuring the Grattan Children and the celebrated Gnomes from Paris. Printed by Aubert’s Steam Printing Works, 11 Maiden Lane, Strand, 4pp.

Dates: c1875
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Royal Agricultural Hall Islington Handbills

Large Victoria Rooms Poster, c1889

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.57
Scope and Contents

Clifton. Patronised by the Right Worshipful The Mayor G.W. Edwards, all the latest war songs, more new scenes with dioramic changes, St Petersburgh to Constantinople, visiting every place of interest during the late war, Strage and Wilson's New Diorama of the Russo-Turkish Campaign, Vocal and Instrumental music, The Band. Blue type on off white silk. Printed by Taylor Bros., Printers, Baldwin Street Bristol.

Dates: c1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Leas Cliff Hall Poster, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.69
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1980 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Leicester Square Handbills, 1835 - 1895

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.136-143
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Leicester Square.

Dates: 1835 - 1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills

Lido Cliftonville Poster, 7 July 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.152
Scope and Contents

‘The Jolson Minstrel Show’ with comedy star Ken Joy. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 7 July 1978
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

List of Songs, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.23
Scope and Contents

Lawrence Wright Music Co. Ltd. 12p.p.

Dates: c1960 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Various Items Related to Variety

London Hippodrome Programme, 1900

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.106
Scope and Contents

Black type on light brown background listing Siberia, Mr Hengler's plunging horses and programme of music directed by Mr George Jacobi.

Dates: 1900
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Madame Warton's Original and Classic Exhibition Handbill, 14 January 1861

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.95
Scope and Contents

Exhibition at Royal Adelaide Gallery. "Madame Warton's Original & Classic Exhibition Grand vocal & Instrumental Concert".

Dates: 14 January 1861
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Strand Handbills

Mademoiselle Schauroth's Concert, 2 July 1823

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.43
Scope and Contents

Mademoiselle Schauroth's Concert at New Argyll Rooms. A selection of pieces for the piano. Printed by Joseph Mallett, 59 Wardour Street, Soho, London.

Dates: 2 July 1823
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket Handbills

Margaret Whitaker Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0140
Scope and Contents

Fairground drawings and photographs by Margaret Whitaker.

Dates: c1940 - 1949; 1997
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Marine Theatre Poster, Week commencing Monday 12 January 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.219
Scope and Contents

Lyme Regis. Wal Scott Present the Great Blackpool-Torbay Coast-to-Coast (Road Show) ‘Shine’, Sylvani continental illusionist, Sunya Musical comedy star, Paul Gray xylophonist, Isolde & Alexis music and dance, Shoe Shine Girls, Roys Instrumentalists Supreme, Beautiful Georgette dancing juggler, Vera Scott Pianist, Wal Scott & Christina. Red, blue and yellow type on white background and border. Printed by Wilsons, Printers, Leicester.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 12 January 1948
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Marshall and Scott Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0028
Scope and Contents This collection comprises family papers and photographs, relating to the large and extended circus and fairground families of Walter Marshall and Renee Marshall (nee Scott), together with correspondence and further photographs, concerning Walter Marshall’s service with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Accompanied by some business records and newspaper cuttings, concerning the family business, W. H. Marshall and Sons Amusements (later known as Marshall's Modern Amusements...
Dates: c1880 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

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