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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 5147 Collections and/or Records:

Stretch Twins Costume Sketch, c2000

 Item
Reference code: 178H28.6
Scope and Contents

Black ink sketch for the costume of the Stretch Twins, including handwritten annotations and a material sample.

Dates: c2000

Sunday Chronicle Pantomime Annual, 1911

 Item
Reference code: 178Z64.12
Scope and Contents Drury Lane's Principal Boy, Violet Loraine. Black and white photograph of a woman in medieval costume on a white background on the front cover, inside black and white photographs of performers on different pantomimes including Jack and the Beanstalk, Babes in the Wood, Forty Thieves, Little Bo-Beep, Puss in Boots and Dick Whittington in venues around the country, performers talking about how to dress some of the characters in the pantomimes, some charicatures of performers and commercial...
Dates: 1911

Sunderland Empire Theatre Poster, 10 March 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.155
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 10 March 1980

Sunderland Empire Theatre Poster, 10 March 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.163
Scope and Contents

‘An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends’ portrayed by Steve King with Marigold Sisters, Lee Sheraton, Beryl Johnson, Reed Delroy and Duggie Chapman. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 10 March 1980

Supa Dupa Magic Show Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.718
Scope and Contents

Blackpool, Coronation ST Theatre, 7 to 17 April. Bolso the clown and company. Colour illustrations of three clowns, four birds and two rabbits, one with a top hat, wand, dic, and playing cards, background and type multicoloured

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Super Cinerama Mobile Theatre Poster, c1929 - 1965

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.450
Scope and Contents

Walsall, 2 to 29 October. Showing 'Seven Wonders of the World', 2 to 15 October. Showing 'Windjammer', 16 to 29 October. Colour illustrations of a variety of famous monuments and people in cultural dress, and a boat with a variety of people in sailing dress. Printed by W E Berry Ltd, Bradford

Dates: c1929 - 1965

Super Circus '84 Poster, 1984

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.207
Scope and Contents

Peter Jay presents All New Super Circus '84, at Blackpool Tower. The Rodogels, The Coco-Tots. Colour illustrations of a clown and an elephant, black and white illustration of Blackpool Tower, photographs of the Water Spectaculer, seven clowns and wrestler Big Daddy, main background red, type multicoloured. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd.

Dates: 1984

Super Circus '84 Poster, 1984

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.208
Scope and Contents

Peter Jay presents All New Super Circus '84, at Blackpool Tower. The Rodogels, The Coco-Tots. Colour illustrations of a clown and an elephant, black and white illustration of Blackpool Tower, photographs of the Water Spectaculer, seven clowns and wrestler Big Daddy, main background red, type multicoloured.

Dates: 1984

Super Circus '85 Poster, 1985

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.209
Scope and Contents

Peter Jay presents All New Super Circus '85, at Blackpool Tower. Colour illustrations of three clowns, sea lions, acrobats and a fountain, black and white illustration of Blackpool Tower, photograph of wrestler Big Daddy, main background pink, type multicoloured.

Dates: 1985

Super Circus Programme, 1984

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.315
Scope and Contents

Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth. Presented by Peter Jay. Colour illustration of smily clown face on top left, water fountain act on bottom left, wheel of death act and elephant's head on blue and black background on the front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs of performers and acts with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 8p.p.

Dates: 1984

Super Circus Programme, 1984

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.316
Scope and Contents

Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth. Presented by Peter Jay. Colour illustration of smily clown face on top left, water fountain act on bottom left, wheel of death act and elephant's head on blue and black background on the front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs of performers and acts with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 8p.p.

Dates: 1984

Superdome Circus Poster, c1930 - 1990

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.184
Scope and Contents

Peter Jay's Superdome Circus at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, starring Mary Chipperfield. 22nd May to 8th November. Colour illustrations of Mary Chipperfield with a white tiger, a monkey in clothes, a clown, horses and an elephant, background black with multicoloured stripes, type multicoloured.

Dates: c1930 - 1990

Superdrome Circus Programme, 1993

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.320
Scope and Contents

Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Folding programme with poster inside with colour photographs of acts and performers and programme in the centre.

Dates: 1993

Swansea Grand Theatre Poster, Commencing 26 December [1963]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.71
Scope and Contents

Johnny Stewart as "Buttons" in Cinderella. The spectacular family pantomime Grande & Mars as The Ugly Sisters, Magnificent Coach and Ponies, Sian Hopkins "Land of Song" Star, Debbie Dean as Dandini, Wendy Roberts, The Cherry Willoughby Dancers, Brian Freeman & Monty Bond as The Broker's Men, Johnny De Little Columbia Recording Star. Yellow poster with pink and orange highlights, pink and black text and orange and black illustrations.

Dates: Commencing 26 December [1963]

Swansea Grand Theatre Poster, Commencing Saturday 26 December [1964]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.72
Scope and Contents

Vince Eager as Aladdin, Duggie Clark as Wishee Washee, Alan Wells as Widow Twankey, Aladdin. Plus supporting cast Lavish Scenes! Dazzling Costumes! The big laughter panto a riot of comedy and spectacle Swansea's Greatest-Ever Pantomime! Choreography by Cherry Willoughby produced by John Chilvers. Pink poster with black border, pink and yellow highlights, black text and colourful highlights. Electric (Modern) printing co Ltd Manchester.

Dates: Commencing Saturday 26 December [1964]

Swansea Grand Theatre Poster, Commencing Saturday 23 December [1967 - 1968]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.101
Scope and Contents

Johnny De Little, Peter Kaye, Dick Whittington. With The Manetti Twins, Roz Early, Sandra Wells, Du-Marte & Denzar, Sula Cartier, Berwick Kaler, 14 Cherry Willoughby Dancers 14, Tommy Rose. Yellow poster with pink banner, black and pink text, colourful illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Commencing Saturday 23 December [1967 - 1968]

Swansea Grand Theatre Poster, Commencing Saturday 26 December [1970 - 1971]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.142
Scope and Contents

Derek Roy, Dave Swann in the magnificent comedy pantomime Puss in Boots, produced by John Chilvers. Barry Hopkins, Mike Fields, Cindy Williams, Simmons Brothers, The Cherry Willoughby Dancers, Vivien Black, Colin Cresswell, George McLaren, Pavlov's Puppets, Danny O'Dea. Large yellow poster with black, red and white text, large coloured illustration. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd.

Dates: Commencing Saturday 26 December [1970 - 1971]

Swansea Grand Theatre Poster, Commencing Monday 27 December [1965 - 1966]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.155
Scope and Contents

Jess Conrad in Puss in Boots with Grande & Mars, Keith Harris TV's Youngest Ventriloquist as "Puss", Frank Ellis, Jennifer Creighton as "The Princess" Andrea Thorner, The 14 Cherry Willoughby Dancers, Bryan Burden as "Simple Simon". Yellow poster, black and orange text, large colourful illustrations. ELECTRIC (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd., Manchester.

Dates: Commencing Monday 27 December [1965 - 1966]

Sweden (1) DV Cassette Tape, c1995 - 2008

 Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 18: Series 178D28; Series 178E21
Reference code: 178D28.3.60
Scope and Contents From the Item:

DV cassette tapes relating to Albert & Friends Instant Circus.

Dates: c1995 - 2008

Swedish 2nd DV Cassette Tape, c1995 - 2008

 Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 18: Series 178D28; Series 178E21
Reference code: 178D28.3.61
Scope and Contents From the Item:

DV cassette tapes relating to Albert & Friends Instant Circus.

Dates: c1995 - 2008