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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 5149 Collections and/or Records:

Original Artworks, c1821 - 1869

 Series
Reference code: 178V20
Scope and Contents

Small groups of artist prints depicting scenes of music hall and variety entertainment, magic and clowning and watercolour of battleships. Also prints of the London Coliseum and other archicture in Regent's Park.

Dates: c1821 - 1869

Original Script for Dragon Ladies The Grotesque Burlesque Revue, 1997

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.189
Scope and Contents

Two copies of the script, typescript.

Dates: 1997

Original Script for Dragon Ladies The Grotesque Burlesque Revue - with annotations, 1997

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.191
Scope and Contents

Original printed script with notes and annotations on possible revisions.

Dates: 1997

Oughtibridge Church Hall Grand Concert Handbill, Thursday 20 February 1947

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.7
Scope and Contents

Handbill for Oughtibridge Church Hall Grand Concert by the Choral Society. Hamilton Kaye the fascinating deceptionist. Printed by J F Hinchliffe & Sons, Typos, Deepcar, Sheffield.

Dates: Thursday 20 February 1947

Oughtibridge Parish Church, 'A Grand Garden Party' Programme, Saturday 9 September 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.2
Scope and Contents

Includes a performance by Hamilton Kaye, 4pp.

Dates: Saturday 9 September 1950

Out and About 2 Programme 4 VHS Tape, c1985 - 2000

 Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 23: Series 178D28
Reference code: 178D28.1.28
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

VHS tapes relating to Albert & Friends Instant Circus.

Dates: c1985 - 2000

Outside Performance Photographs, c1990 - 2008

 File — Box Albert & Friends Box 7: Series 178C146
Reference code: 178C146.23.12
Scope and Contents

Colour photographs of various, mainly unidentified, outside performances in parks, town squares, as well as street performances involving children and young people from Albert & Friends Instant Circus. Includes photographs of performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and performances in parks by Albert the Idiot. Material found together in plastic wallets labelled 'Parks' and 'Outside Performances'

Dates: c1990 - 2008

Overseas Circuses Research Material, 1900 - 1987

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178B30.10
Scope and Contents

Notebooks containing listings of overseas circuses, their programmes, descriptions of the acts and newspaper cuttings. Created by Hal Thomas (David Harold Thomas). Manuscript.

Dates: 1900 - 1987

Oversize Mixed Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1970 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.650-679
Scope and Contents

Posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell including variety and music hall, fairgrounds and circus.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Oversize Mixed Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1960 - 1980

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.1000-1004 and 178R11.1101-1105
Scope and Contents

Oversize mixed posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: c1960 - 1980

Oversize Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1970 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.700-705
Scope and Contents

Pantomime posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Oversize Photographs, c1990 - 2008

 File — Box Albert & Friends Box 21: Series 178C146; Series 178R61; Series 178T51; Series 178Z77
Reference code: 178C146.23.18
Scope and Contents

Oversize photographs of various, mainly unidentified, performances, shows, parades, workshops and other events involving children and young people from Albert & Friends Instant Circus.

Dates: c1990 - 2008

Oversize Variety and Music Hall Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, 1969 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.600-613
Scope and Contents

Variety and Music Hall poster printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: 1969 - 1979

Oxford Street and Holborn Handbills, 1830 - 1968

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.144-152
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Oxford Street and Holborn.

Dates: 1830 - 1968

P. C. Sorcar World's Master Magician Magic Show Programme, 1951

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.22
Scope and Contents

Programme for Protul Chandhra Sorcar at Regal Theatre, Bombay, including a detailed history and photographs, 20pp.

Dates: 1951

P. C. Sorcar World's Master Magician Magic Show Programme, 1951

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.23
Scope and Contents

Programme for Protul Chandhra Sorcar at Regal Theatre, Bombay, including photographs, 4pp.

Dates: 1951

Pablo Fanque Darby's Royal Tenting Company Poster, 1847

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.16
Scope and Contents Professor Hemming and his Infant Sons acrobatic act, Pablo Fanque Darby's company of female equestrians, Mr. Pablo Fanque Junior equestrian act and tightrope acrobatics act, Mr. Orford banjo and singing act, Mr. Williams equestrian act, Mr. Burdett strongman, The Four Elastique Sauteurs gymnastic act, Olympian Miracles equestrian feast by Mr. Williams and Mr. O'Donnell, The Polka Horse, Alexis the Intrepid, Master Gee equestrian act, Mr. Fenner juggler, Misses H. and C. Cotterill equestrian...
Dates: 1847

Pagels Circus Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1099
Scope and Contents

Add-in for poster information. Cartwright flats. Red bold text on white background, details of showtimes, days and location

Dates: c1950-1999

Paignton Festival Hall Poster, 26 December - 13 January onwards [c1960 - 1980]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.118
Scope and Contents Tom Arnold's Fabulous Christmas Pantomime Cinderella on Ice. Direct from the Empire Pool, Wembley. Produced & Directed by Gerald Palmer. Huge Cast of International Skaters including Sally Ross Glamorous Star od the BBC Ice Cabaret TV series as Cinderella, Tony Ross First time in England - America's Crown Prince of the Ice as Prince Charming. The Lovely Ice Princesses, George Miller in his original Wembley part as Buttons, The Dashing Ice Squires, Leonard Brown in his original Wembley...
Dates: 26 December - 13 January onwards [c1960 - 1980]

Paignton Festival Hall Poster, 26 December - 12 January [c1960 - 1970]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.141
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold presentations ltd presents Dick Whittington on Ice. Miles ahead of all Christmas Attractions! Directed & produced by Gerald Palmer, staged by Bill Anderson, dances by Liz Dixon. With a superb cast of brilliant skaters and speciality acts. Blue poster of a snowy scene with red and black text, large colourful illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd Manchester.

Dates: 26 December - 12 January [c1960 - 1970]