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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4555 Collections and/or Records:

The Leeds Magic Circle 14th Annual Magical Convention Programme, 9 - 10 March 1968

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.15
Scope and Contents

Includes a Gala evening show, 8pp.

Dates: 9 - 10 March 1968
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

The Lido Programme, Week commencing 31 December 1946

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.118
Scope and Contents

Bolton. Hyman Zahl presents ‘Bring on the Stars’, Issy Bonn, Beryl Orde, Forsythe, Seamon and Farrell, Jack Daly, The Famous Colleano Family. Red and blue print, 8p.p.

Dates: Week commencing 31 December 1946
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

The London Opera House Programme, 19 - 23 November 1913

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.12
Scope and Contents

Kingsway. Colour illustration of equestrianne in red hunting jacket and top hat on a rearing horse, brown type on off white background type inside, contains listing of acts and performers, including programme of society circus ,wire acts, equestrian acts and performing animals, and commercial advertisements with monochrome illustations, 8p.p.

Dates: 19 - 23 November 1913
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

The Lyric Theatre Programme, September 1983

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.106
Scope and Contents

London. Blood Brothers by Willy Russell, Barbara Dickson. Contains illustrations and photographs of the acts, 28p.p.

Dates: September 1983
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

The Magic of the Music Hall Poster, 7 April - 3 May c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.608
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. Wally Dunn, Gloria Ross, Dennis Lake, The Gorgeous Gaiety Girls, Gerrie Raymond, Lew Williams, Colin Cresswell, Paula Lee with Claudi and Shelli. Red and black type on white background.

Dates: 7 April - 3 May c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Variety and Music Hall Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

The Magic Palace Programme, Saturday 14 November 1981

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.135
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Murray 80 Years of Magic, a Theatrical Supper and Night of Magic to celebrate the 80th birthday of Murray. Host’s Cyril and Shirley Critchlow. Silver front cover, 16p.p.

Dates: Saturday 14 November 1981
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

The Magic Spell Magic and History Show Programme, c1990 - 1999

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.21
Scope and Contents

Peter Petroff and his Theatre of Magic Present The Magic Spell, 4pp.

Dates: c1990 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

The Magnificent Showman, Cirque du Soleil and Ken Dodd Films, 1964 - 1990

 Item
Reference code: 178D13.14
Scope and Contents

Bronston Studios, Telemagik Productions Inc., Thames Television Plc. Colour, sound and background music. DVD1 The Magnificent Showman starring Claudia Cardinale, John Wayne and Rita Hayworth, 02:11:51 mins. DVD2 Cirque du Soleil tv broadcast 1989, Ken Dodd at the London Palladium 1990 tv broadcast, includes other acts, a Thames Television production for ITV, other TV programmes at the end, 02:29:21 mins. America and England.

Dates: 1964 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Films

The Marcellos and The Verianos Aerial Acts Advertising Pamphlet, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.7
Scope and Contents

Pamphlet advertising swaying pole, suspended chair and outdoor high wire acts by The Marcellos and The Verianos. Blue and white photographs and blue type on off white background with text describing the acts and booking details on reverse, 2p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

The Metropolitan Programme, 26 March 1898

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.115
Scope and Contents Three fold programme containing black and white illustrations of people singing and dancing in the contryside on and an illustration of the outside of the theatre on the outside, inside commercial advertising and programme listing Mdlle. Lucretia, Miss Helen Stuart, Mr George Brooks, The Sisters Aindow, Miss Godwynne Earle, Mr Dennis K. McCarthy, Miss Millie Lindon, Mr William E. Bates, Mr T.E. Dunville, Mr Paul Marinetti, Miss Kittee Rayburn, The Grat Shawline, Miss Rose Dearing, Mr Bernard...
Dates: 26 March 1898
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

The Metropolitan Programme, 1 January 1898

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.116
Scope and Contents Three fold programme containing black and white illustrations of people singing and dancing in the contryside on and an illustration of the outside of the theatre on the outside, inside commercial advertising and programme listing Mr Lester King, Miss Lily Marney, Mr Arthur Lennard, Miss Amy Clevere, Mr Fred Herbert, Miss Florrie Gallimore, Mr Frank Coyne, Mill Lyly Burnand, The Leonards (Bob & Jennie), Mr Chas. Godfrey, Les Frassettis, Mr G.W. Hunter, Miss Marie Lloyd, Miss Kate James,...
Dates: 1 January 1898
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

The Misfit, Hopalong Cassidy, Winchester 73, and Chimp the Fireman Film, c1932 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 23: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.223
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, G.B. Ferrosonic tape. 275 Feet. Lou Anger Productions. Black and white, silent. Extracts from commercial films. Includes; Chyde Cook in 'The Misfit'. Bill Boyd as 'Hopalong Cassidy'. James Stewart and Shelley Winters in 'Winchester 73'. Also features nude from Striphouse, and animal scenes from Chessington Zoo, including leopards and lion cub.

Dates: c1932 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

The Mount Olivet Circus Programme, 29 July 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.657
Scope and Contents

Red type on orange paper with small clown illustrations on front cover, inside programme and commercial advertising on back cover. Printed by Langham Printer, Farnham, 2p.p.

Dates: 29 July 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

The Music Hall Handby Monograph, 8 June 2020

 Item
Reference code: 178B47.1
Scope and Contents

Monograph by Doug Handby, descendent from the original Handbys, containing the history of Handby and Handby and Celeine acts. Includes family trees and copies of posters and other archival material, 23p.p.

Dates: 8 June 2020
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection

The Musical Wonder Marie Handbill, 1849

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.13
Scope and Contents

The Musical Wonder Marie at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Infant pianist, vocalist, dramatic & comic. Six years old. Performing in her 'Elegant Boudoir'. Printed by Gunn, Hand Court, Holborn, 2pp.

Dates: 1849
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Egyptian Hall Handbills

The New ABC Theatre Programme, Summer season 1965

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.60
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. The Morecambe and Wise Show, The Alfrero, Mark Wynter singer, Anna Dawson, The Three Hermanis, The Pamela Devis Dancers, Marvo illusionist. Contains illustrations on the front cover and photographs of the acts inside. Printed by Horsley Bros., (T.U), 646 Romford Road, Manor Park, London, 16p.p.

Dates: Summer season 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

The New Alhambra Theatre Programme, 12 August 1935 and during the week

 Item
Reference code: 178K50.5
Scope and Contents Devonport. The Alhambra Orchestra under the direction of Ramon Leslie, Brian Lee, Betty Auckland musical act, Holt & Furniss comedy act, Jack Avon comedy act, The Handby Celeine Trio skating act, Dale & Formby and George Formby’s dancing daughter, The Three Royces acrobatic at, The Variety Five presented by Doreen English, The Great Levante and his road show. Blue type on off white background with geometrical border on front cover, inside commercial advertising and programme in the...
Dates: 12 August 1935 and during the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Programmes

The New Alhambra Theatre Programme, 12 August 1935 and during the week

 Item
Reference code: 178K50.6
Scope and Contents Devonport. The Alhambra Orchestra under the direction of Ramon Leslie, Brian Lee, Betty Auckland musical act, Holt & Furniss comedy act, Jack Avon comedy act, The Handby Celeine Trio skating act, Dale & Formby and George Formby’s dancing daughter, The Three Royces acrobatic at, The Variety Five presented by Doreen English, The Great Levante and his road show. Blue type on off white background with geometrical border on front cover, inside commercial advertising and programme in the...
Dates: 12 August 1935 and during the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Programmes

The New Cottle and Austen Electric Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.949
Scope and Contents

Black Heath, 20 to 31 October. Colour illustrations of a clown's head and four acrobats, background colour photograph of circus site at night, type multicoloured. Designed by Tony Shuker

Dates: c1960-1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Posters Related to Gerry Cottle's and Austen Brothers Circuses

The New Picturedrome Poster, 3 March 1913

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.7
Scope and Contents Devonport, Pictures de Luxe and refined vaudeville, George Grey and his full London company in that exciting and humane episode 'the Fighting Parson', His first skate, country woman in disguise, Tweedledum, Jack Egan and his Oo-la girls, American ragtimers, Lord Browning and Cinderella, vitagraph comedy 'Chaperon gets a Ducking', An official appointment, smart vitagraph drama 'Dupin up to his Tricks', Ben Jackson, in banjo tricks and comedy. Red and green type on white background. Printed by...
Dates: 3 March 1913
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Posters

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