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Variety

 Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)

Found in 1270 Collections and/or Records:

Alhambra Theatre Programme, 19 November 1900

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.100
Scope and Contents

Red type on off white background and a crescent moon and a star on front cover, inside black and white illustrations of the teatre building, introduction to The Handy Man, commercial advertising, programme of sporting events, programme in the centre listing Du Cane Trio, The Animatograph, A Patriotic Military Ballet, Mr Edward Lauri, M & Mlle. theresa, The Hills, Mlle. Helene Gerard, The Marvellous Craggs, Cincinatti Juggler, The Handy Man, Webb & Hassan and Huline Bros. 5p.p.

Dates: 19 November 1900

All the Best Joe, c1930 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.380
Scope and Contents

Hand drawn ink sketch image of Joe Craston playing the saxophone 'All the Best Joe June 11th'

Dates: c1930 - 1940

American Guild of Variety Artists Health Plan Identification Card, c1951 - 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.40
Scope and Contents

American Guild of Variety Artists health plan identification card issued to Hal Denver, who has a New York contact address and phone number; 1p.

Dates: c1951 - 1956

American Guild of Variety Artists Honourable Withdrawal Card, 2 January 1957

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.28
Scope and Contents

Honourable withdrawal card issued to Hal Denver by the American Guild of Variety Artists.

Dates: 2 January 1957

American Guild of Variety Artists Membership Card, 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.27
Scope and Contents

American Guild of Variety Artists membership card, made out to Hal Denver; folded, 1p.

Dates: 1956

An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends Poster, Week commencing 8 October 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.1004
Scope and Contents

Kings Theatre, Edinburgh. Steve King, Reg Dixon. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: Week commencing 8 October 1979

An Evening with Tommy Steele Poster, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.76
Scope and Contents

ABC Blackpool. Red and yellow poster with photograph.

Dates: c1950 - 1959

Apollo Victoria Theatre Programme, 1982

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.107
Scope and Contents

London. Lerner & Lowe’s Camelot, Richard Harris, Fiona Fullerton, Robert Meadmore. Contains colour illustrations, 20p.p.

Dates: 1982

Arcadia (The Victory Theatre) Programme, c1900 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.89
Scope and Contents

Colwyn Bay. Catlin’s Royal Pierrots. Also at Scarborough, Llandudno and Touring Company. Mr Jackson Brown comedian, Mr Percy R. Willing pianist & accompanist, Mr James Carson comedian, Mr Louis Fredericks, Miss May A. Willis comedienne & dancer, Mr Sidney Frere, Mr Scott Richards basso, Miss Rita Hope soprano, Miss Ethel Beech soubrette. Contains handwritten notes. Printed by WH Smith & Son, Printers, St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, 8p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1950

Arcadia Theatre Poster, c1940 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.72
Scope and Contents

Drummond Road, Skegness. Frank A. Terry presents Aladdin and his wonderful Lamp with Les Lee & Al Dixon, Gloria Levine acrobatic Dancer and others. Printed by C.H. Major & Co. Ltd.

Dates: c1940 - 1959

Arcadia Theatre Skegness Poster, Season commencing 27 June c1977

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Reference code: 178R11.212
Scope and Contents

‘Those Good Old Days’ starring Gary Webb, Ken Joy, Barbara Jackson and others. Travelling show from City Varieties Leeds. Neon yellow, orange curtains, black and red type.

Dates: Season commencing 27 June c1977

Argyle Theatre Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0117
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large number of posters as well as business records including records of artist bookings, accounts, scrapbooks, contracts and correspondence.

Dates: 1865 - 1941

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 18 November 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.5
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Richard Geldard character comedian, Miss Florence Eugene, Messrs. Milton and Norris Pantomimists, musicians and acrobatic dancers, J.B. Sinclair English, Irish and Scotch descriptive and motto vocalist, The Clayton twins English, American and Dutch Character impersonators, The Comical Puzzle or, which is which of the two? Assisted by sisters Wood and Willis, Will Hoare novelty dancer, Mr Harry Carsdale mimic. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers,...
Dates: 18 November 1889

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, c1880 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.6
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Closure for redecoration. ‘Grand re-opening Bank holiday, 6th August with a Powerful Company Of Stars, New Scenery etc, etc. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.

Dates: c1880 - 1899

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 April 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.285
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Harry Weldon Burlesque Character Comedian, Phil and Phlora Acrobatic and Dancing Humoresque, Bert Terrell Dutch Comedian, Eileen Audrey Comedienne, Warnock-Wick Trio Irish Comedy Sketch, George Murphy Fun in a Billiard Room, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Ackroyd Flautist and Rose Hardy Harpiste. Blue and red type.

Dates: 11 April 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 16 May 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.286
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Sutcliffe Family Scottish Acrobatic Vaudeville, Elizabeth Hyde Soprano Vocalist, Geaiks and Geaiks Eccentrics, Imitateurs, Siffleurs, Foden Williams Vocal Entertainer, Eddie Morrell, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, George Turner Left-Handed Cartoonist, Lois Parker and Percy Tarling Humour and Music. Blue and red type.

Dates: 16 May 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 27 June 1921

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.287
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Tom Clare Piano, May Henderson Dusky Comedy Queen, Dick Tubb Comedian, Ray and Kelly Songs and Dances, Sam Hilton Comedian and Acrobatic Dancer, Dorothy and Rayloo Speciality Duo, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Shogun and Ryder Shooting Act. Blue and red type.

Dates: 27 June 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 4 July 1921

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.288
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Fred Lake and Tom Barrasford in Vivacious Vocalism, Archie Hill Tenor, Miss Ellis Drake and Company Scotch Comedy Playlet, 'Oh Mother', Sisco Musical Speciality, Little Vera Kitchen Juvenile Artiste, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Joyce Lyn Vocal Comedienne, Franklyn Brothers Amazing Athletes. Blue and red type.

Dates: 4 July 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 July 1921

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.289
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Ike and Will Scott Comedians, Dave Loch and Carrie Lomond Characteristic Scottish and Irish Scenas, Claude Gardner Comedian, Chicago Three Comedians and Dancers, Emmelyn Walter Song and Story, Arthur Pond Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope-in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Brooklyn Comedy Four Singers. Blue and red type.

Dates: 11 July 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 25 July 1921

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.290
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Rolf Slater Comedian, Hobart and Hobbs Comedy, Lune and Shaw Character Comedy Act, Charles and Irene Vestry Athlete and the Dancer, Dennis O’Neill and Irene Sinclair in 'Notes and Nonsense', Lily Denville Dancing Act, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Tom E. Finglass Artistic Coon Delineator. Blue and red type.

Dates: 25 July 1921