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Performers

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4353 Collections and/or Records:

Woman with Ostrich Feather Hat, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.57
Scope and Contents

Postcard photograph of Martha Craston (nee Cashmore) equestrian costume (fur coat with ostrich feather hat).

Dates: c1920 - 1940

Wonders Will Never Cease Handbill, 1819 - 1820

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.256
Scope and Contents

The English Giant, Smallest Man in the World and The English Giantess. Shown around the UK in a travelling Pavilion “an opportunity...of seeing a gratifying contrast between a dwarf and giants” a giant, small man and a giantess who were exhibited around the UK. Printed by C. Pick, Feasegate, York.

Dates: 1819 - 1820

World's Fair Newspaper Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0085
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the complete run of The World's Fair Newspaper from 1904 to the present day. Issues from 1904 to 1950 are on microfilm.

Dates: 1904 - 2020

World's Largest Billy Smart's Circus Poster, 17 March - 2 April 1966

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.66
Scope and Contents

Birmigham, Hay Mills. Colour illustration of female stood on an elephant with two elephants resting their front legs on that elephant, all on blocks of black colour over a red and orange background with white, blue and yellow type. Printed in England by W. E. Berry Ltd Bradford.

Dates: 17 March - 2 April 1966

Writing for 1999 ICA Short Performances, 22 February - 15 April 1999

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 15: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.230
Scope and Contents

Devising and production ideas.

Dates: 22 February - 15 April 1999

Wrong Bodies the Show Promotional Material, 14 - 15 April 1999

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 8: Series 178I31
Reference code: 178I31.26
Scope and Contents

Programme and flyer advertising Wrong Bodies, the show.

Dates: 14 - 15 April 1999

Xmas Circus Poster, c1940 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.445
Scope and Contents

National Exhibition Centre, 22 December to 12 January. Bob Wilson's Fun Fair. White and black type on blue background with cartoon illustration of elephant wearing Santa Clause's coat and hat and holding a stripey red and black flag with its trunk

Dates: c1940 - 1999

Yasmine Smart's Circus Programme, 17 June - 12 September 1981

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.317
Scope and Contents

Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth. Presented by Jack and Peter Jay. Colour illustration of roaring lion's head on top left, elephants, white horses, clowns, water fountain, seal and woman holding microphone on a blue background on the front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs of performers and acts with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 6p.p

Dates: 17 June - 12 September 1981

Yugoslavia Tour Documents, 19 February - 14 April 2003

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 6: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.23
Scope and Contents

Documents related to a British Counci founded performance in Yugoslavia. Contains correspondence, schedules, details of travel and accommodation arrangements and financial information.

Dates: 19 February - 14 April 2003

Zambezi Express Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1135
Scope and Contents

Hammersmith, London, 4 September to 27 September. Illustrations of circus acts with man doing splits on top centre and further illustrations around the border

Dates: c1950-1999

Zambezi Express Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1136
Scope and Contents

Hammersmith, London, 4 September to 27 September. Illustrations of circus acts with man doing splits on top centre and further illustrations around the border

Dates: c1950-1999

Zippos Circus Programmes, 1995 - 2018

 File
Reference code: 178K43.617
Scope and Contents

Zippos Circus programmes cotaining colour photographs of performers and acts with text and programme.

Dates: 1995 - 2018

Zoom Festival Poster, 2017

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 16: Series 178R28
Reference code: 178R28.42
Scope and Contents

Black foldout poster with individual descriptions of acts performed at the festival on the opposite side.

Dates: 2017