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Variety

 Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)

Found in 1270 Collections and/or Records:

Digger Pugh Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0179
Scope and Contents

Archive of the Digger Pugh family including newspaper cuttings, photographs, negatives, business records, programmes, research material, posters and films.

Dates: c1930 - 2010

Dominion Theatre Programme, 1993 - 1994

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.112
Scope and Contents

London. Grease, Shane Ritchie, Sonia, 58p.p.

Dates: 1993 - 1994

Dooner's Bioscope Poster, c1890 - 1900

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.27
Scope and Contents

Fairground Aberavon. Hunting the Fox with the Hounds, Blanco White coon impersonator and dancer, Sisters Williams the Welsh Nightingales. Black type on green background.

Dates: c1890 - 1900

Dramatic Matinees Handbill, c1870 - 1879

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.124
Scope and Contents

The play, Man of the World at Royal Aquarium. Lists future arrangements including Zazel, Mr Phelps, Matthews' Minstrels and the Grand Chrysanthemum Show. Illustrated cover. Printed by Aubert’s Steam Printing Works, 11 Maiden Lane, Strand, 4pp.

Dates: c1870 - 1879

Drury Lane Theatre Print, Published 11 August 1821

 Item
Reference code: 178V20.2
Scope and Contents

Tom and Bob enjoying a theatrical treat. Part of 36 scenes from real life, designed and etched by I.Robert and George Cruikshank in the book: Life in London: or, the day and night scenes of Jerry Hawthorn, Esq., and his elegant friend Corinthian Tom, accompanied by Bob Logic, the Oxonian, in their rambles and sprees through the Metropolis. London published by Jones and Co. Hand coloured etching and aquatint on paper.

Dates: Published 11 August 1821

Duke of York's Programme, 1985

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.103
Scope and Contents

London. Stepping Out by Richard Harris, Amanda Barrie, Lynda Baron, Shelia Ballantine and others. Contains illustrations and photographs of the acts, 32p.p.

Dates: 1985

Duke of York’s Theatre Poster, 23 January c1910 - 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.8
Scope and Contents

Preston Circus Brighton, Ben Jackson, in banjo tricks and banjo comedy, Nellie Delahey, soprano vocalist, Harlow Cleveland, vocalist (late of Mr. Geo, Edwards’s 'Merry Widow Co'). Blue type on white background.

Dates: 23 January c1910 - 1923

Eden Court Inverness Poster, 25 - 26 March 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.161
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: 25 - 26 March 1980

Eden Court Theatre Inverness Poster, Monday 31 January 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.206
Scope and Contents

Bruce Trent in ‘Those Golden Years of Music Hall’ with all star company. Red, blue and black with curtains.

Dates: Monday 31 January 1977

Edison Family Theatre Poster, 2 October c1910 - 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.4
Scope and Contents

Farmer Jones and his musical pigs, Mother Jones and her family of barnyard fowls, Ben Jackson, musical act. Black type on greenish paper and photographs of the acts. Printed by Stamp Works print.

Dates: 2 October c1910 - 1923

Edwin Hicks Show Poster, 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.611
Scope and Contents

Laugh Inn, South Pier, Blackpool. Edwin Hicks, The Advert Game, Miss Mini-World. Red and black type on white background with illustration.

Dates: 1969

Edwin Hicks Show Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.659
Scope and Contents

Miss Mini-World, Model Child. Hop on for the Penthouse Sunspot, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Blue and red type on white background and illustration.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Egyptian Hall Handbills, c1821 - 1883

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.1-20
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London.

Dates: c1821 - 1883

Egyptian Hall Poster, c1990 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.95
Scope and Contents

Piccadilly. Herrmann The Great Prestidigitateur. Black and white illustration.

Dates: c1990 - 1999

Electric Modern Printing Company

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0196
Scope and Contents

Collection of posters on variety and music hall printed by Electric Modern Company, mainly on card.

Dates: c1920 - 1969

Electric Public Hall Poster, 29 December c1910 - 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.11
Scope and Contents

Exmouth, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and witticisms. White, blue and red type on white background.

Dates: 29 December c1910 - 1923

Empire Pool Programme, 1954 season

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.92
Scope and Contents

Wembley. Ivor Novello’s The Dancing Years on ice, Gloria Nord, Charles Hain and others. Colour illustration on front cover and photographs of acts inside. Printed by McCorquodale, London, 12p.p.

Dates: 1954 season

Empire Poster, Week commencing 9 September 1935

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.223
Scope and Contents

George Formby presents his 935 All Star Road Show, Granville Smith melody maker, ‘Beryl’ Taps, Pell and Little the Curate and the Kid, Jack Le Dair trickologist, Bros Hintoni equilibrists on tables, 3 Van Strattans in Australian Pastimes, Rich and Galvin Step Brothers, Yra & Ottare Globe dancers, 3 Galores music sweet and hot. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: Week commencing 9 September 1935

Empire Poster, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.21
Scope and Contents

Mountain Ash, South Wales. Henry Milnes Presents the famous Revue ‘Mixed Grill’, Including Joe Hodson, Douglas Ross, Delma & Ray Roller-skating wonders, 8 Patricia Girls, John Terry operatic vocalist, Madge Della, Edith Dene, Lonsdale & Vivian ‘those Pleasant Personalities’. Red and blue type on white background. Printed by Phillips Bros., Theatrical Printers, Aberaman, Aberdare.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Empire, Southend-on-Sea Programme, 9 May 1905 - 14 May 1905

 File — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.50
Scope and Contents

Jasper Redferns World Renowned Animated Pictures - Various films. Testo Bros - comedy, musical and acrobatic act. Mr and Mrs Edward H. Lucas - society entertainers. J.E. Linstead - Yorkshire Baritone. Salmon - trick and musical cyclist. Printed by Willsons', New Walk Printing Works, Leicester. 5 copies.

Dates: 9 May 1905 - 14 May 1905