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 Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)

Found in 1447 Collections and/or Records:

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 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, 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

Empire Theatre, Liverpool, Poster, Commencing Monday 20 September c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.89
Scope and Contents

Victor Hochhauser & Louis Benjamin present The Ukrainian Dance Company - Dukla, only appearance in Liverpool, dancers, singers, musicians. Brilliant, exciting, entertainment. White poster with bold orange and black text with large black and white photograph. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Commencing Monday 20 September c.1960-1980

Empire Theatre, London Programme, 29 January 1900

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.14
Scope and Contents

The Two Freydos-Acrobats. Goleman's Cats and Dogs. The Dainef Troupe - Risley and Ground Acrobats. Carl Hertz in New Illusion entitled 'Iris, The Mystic Chameleon'. Mr Arthur Roberts - Comedian. Les Alex-Valse Tourbillon. A Grand Characteristic Ballet entitled 'Round the Town Again'. The Carangeot Troupe - Acrobats. The Three Gladenbecks, 16pp.

Dates: 29 January 1900

Empire Theatre Morning Performance in Aid of Funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution Programme, 25 February 1897

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.70
Scope and Contents

Black and white illustration of a sinking ship and a boat rowing away in rough seas on the front cover and black type on white background, inside programme listing; The Adolphi Trio, Lumiere Cinematographe, Miss Connie Ediss, Les Minstrels Parisiens, Mr Edmund Payne & Miss Katie Seymour, Mr Norman Salmond, Miss Marie Tempest, Mr Arthur Roberts, Miss Letty Lind, Semmel's Hungarian and Russian Troupe and Monte Cristo, 2p.p.

Dates: 25 February 1897

Empire Theatre Poster, Week commencing Monday 2 December c1935

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.14
Scope and Contents

Tonbridge. Count Lucifer magic act, Bert Elmore comedy act, Stuart and Leigh, The Handby Celeine Trio skating act, Ramon & Ramona musical act, Al Downes acrobatic act, Mariana musical act, Earle & Ascott musical act. Blue type of off white background and solid red border. Printed by Wilson’s of Leicester.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 2 December c1935

Empire Theatre Poster, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.23
Scope and Contents

Gateshead, Corner of High St and Sunderland Rd. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with Joe Hodson, Kitty Iris famous BBC Soprano, Renee Rayne Winsome and Dainty, Madame Florettes Snowdrops, Little Molly, Edie Ross, Little Mickey, Bert Richardson juggler, Madame Wanna, Le Fleurette’s famous illuminated Ballet, Winette and her Little Sisters, Bert Thomas Autocratic Comedian. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Empire Theatre Poster, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.71
Scope and Contents

All Star Comedy Pantomime Special Dick Whittington, Frank Ifield, Roy Hudd, Nat Jackley.

Dates: c1960 - 1969

Empire Theatre Programme, Week commencing Monday 23 October 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.120
Scope and Contents

Liverpool. Milbourne Christopher in Christophers Wonders. Contains photographs, 16p.p.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 23 October 1959

Empire Theatre Programme, 16 July 1906

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.98
Scope and Contents

Blue type on white background and embossed crown in gold on the front cover, inside commercial advertising and programme in the centre listing Venus, Australian Ladie's Quartette, Morris Cronin & Truoe, Coppelia and The Biograph, 8p.p.

Dates: 16 July 1906

Enquirer Printing Company Collection

 Collection
Reference code: NFA0125
Scope and Contents

This collection of printed material produced by the Enquirer Job Printing Company contains American sideshow and freak show posters mainly from the Ripley’s ‘Believe it or Not’ franchise and a poster sampler that was taken around by salesmen from the company.

Dates: 1869; c1930 - 1949

Exeter Hall Programme, 30 January 1905

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.110
Scope and Contents

Blue type on light pink background with floral illustration on the front cover, inside programme listing Crystalphone solo, special address to the young by the Rev. W.H. Griffith Thomas, Hand-bell ringing and gymnastic display, Dumb bell exercises, Indian Club exercises, Vaulting horse, Flag race, Magic and Mystery by Charles Leslie, Animated Photographs by Messrs. Clarkson, 2p.p.

Dates: 30 January 1905

Exeter Hippodrome Poster, 23 April for six nights c1920 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.3
Scope and Contents Miss Nora Bancroft presents, Playtime, the original cabaret production with Syd Christo & Jack Strand, the laughter makers, Violet Field, commediane, Claude Worth, baritone, Joan Wells, at the piano and Nora Lamb, soubrette and Nora Bancroft, contralto, The Playtime Girls, comedy, The Leo Sax Trio, comedy, music, song and dance, Sydney and Adelaine, Australian entertainers, Pathe super gazette, Hippodrome orchestra, directed by Mr Syd Beckett, Handby and Celeine in skatorial moments,...
Dates: 23 April for six nights c1920 - 1929

Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills, c1790 - 1939

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.236-342
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at a wide range of venues.

Dates: c1790 - 1939

Feldmans Theatre Handbill, Summer season 1951

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.7
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Mix of popular entertainment throughout the season. Red and blue print. Printed By: King & Co. (Printers) Ltd., Blackpool.

Dates: Summer season 1951

Female Performers, c1910 - 1930

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 1: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.69
Scope and Contents

Two female performers, possibly Louise (Lulu Adams) and Victoria Craston.

Dates: c1910 - 1930

Festival of the Music Hall Poster, 11 November 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.610
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. The Gorgeous Gaiety Girls, Mr Chairman and a cast of favourite artistes. Red and blue type on white background and illustration.

Dates: 11 November 1974

Festival Theatre, Paignton, Poster, Monday 11 May until Saturday 13 June c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.102
Scope and Contents ED. W. Jones presents Vintage Music Hall, a stupendous array of talented performers, change of programme each Monday. Fool Marks! For Comedy Syd Marx, Fabulous Musical Entertainers The Four Dorimars, The Famous International Singing Star Adelaide Hall. Your Host & Chairman Mr. Eddie Reindeer, special guest attraction each week, Vince & Rita Starr Vocal Comedy Duo, Joan Hurley Music Hall Memories, Patricia Varley and Paul Melodies you love to hear. Purple poster with yellow and white...
Dates: Monday 11 May until Saturday 13 June c.1960-1980

Films, 1979 - 1983

 Series
Reference code: 178D17
Scope and Contents

Circus films on VHS by Thames Television, including Billy Smart's Christmas and Easter circus and Big Top Variety Show.

Dates: 1979 - 1983