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Variety

 Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)

Found in 1455 Collections and/or Records:

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 [c1960 - 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 [c1960 - 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

Financial Ledgers, 1866 - 1893

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178H18.2
Scope and Contents

Books containing financial information on expenditure, payments and takings.

Dates: 1866 - 1893

Finsbury Park Empire Programme, Week commencing Monday 31 May 1937

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.119
Scope and Contents

Dante The World’s Master of Mystery Magic. Red and blue print, 4p.p.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 31 May 1937

Frank H. Fortescue’s Productions Letter, c1939 - 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178F22.2
Scope and Contents

Notification from Frank H. Fortescue’s Productions to Handby Celeine of pantomime dates and cancelations during War World II.

Dates: c1939 - 1945

Frank Lincoln Handbill, c1882

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.10
Scope and Contents

The American Humourist and Entertainer at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. 'Unique musical and imitative sketches, which form a new departure in amusements' Programme features newspaper reviews, 4pp.

Dates: c1882

Fred Holmes Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0065
Scope and Contents

A collection of material including posters, programmes, handbills, newspaper cuttings and photographs relating to the shows of Jasper Redfern mainly in the Sheffield and surrounding areas. The collection was created by Fred Holmes who was a manager for Jasper Redfern of Sheffield, a pioneer of early film and exhibition. Jasper Redfern was the first man to show films in Sheffield. Also included in the collection is correspondence between Fred Holmes and Jasper Redfern.

Dates: c1895 - 1925

Futurist Theatre Scarborough Poster, Opening Saturday 17 June [c1960 - 1980]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.45
Scope and Contents

Tee Pee Music Limited proudly presents The Bachelors. The Guys & Gals Mike Burton, Freddy Davies, Mike Newman, The Kaye Sisters. Devised and directed by Dick Hurran. Pink poster with orange and banners, black and white text and black and white photograph.

Dates: Opening Saturday 17 June [c1960 - 1980]

Futurist Theatre Scarborough Poster, Opening Saturday 19 June [1965]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.88
Scope and Contents

Leslie Grade in assoc. with Maurice Wright for STRAD (London) Ltd. present Al Read in A Star Studded All Laughter Summer Show Holiday Carnival also starring Ronnie Carroll, Susan Lane, Morton Fraser's Harmonica Gang, Alan Field, The Hill-Billy Polecats, Martin Grainger and his puppets, The Famous Tiller Girls, Scarborough's Big Show! Red poster with yellow and blue banners, red, yellow and blue text, black and white photograph and coloured illustrations.

Dates: Opening Saturday 19 June [1965]

Gaiety Theatre Ayr Poster, 22 March 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.174
Scope and Contents

The Dixie Minstrel Show featuring John Boulter with Reg Lester and David Lee. Red and black with border.

Dates: 22 March 1976

Gaiety Theatre Ayr Poster, Season commencing 25 October 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.204
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: Season commencing 25 October 1976

Gaiety Theatre Minehead Poster, Season commencing Sunday 20 June c1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.199
Scope and Contents

Mike Onions from the Cliff Richard show in ‘The Good Olde Days’ with all star company. Red, blue and black with curtains.

Dates: Season commencing Sunday 20 June c1976

Gandey's Circus Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.29
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for over-printing location and date. Featuring Chi-Lahn-illusionist, Apache Braves-Red Indian Fire Eating Rituals, Brett Mentona-Knife Throwing, Reyall’s Dogs, Alec Halls and his cavalcade of junk, Commanche Spotted Stallion, Tommy the TV Pony, Dr Sparks-the First ever Tour of the UK. The Electric Man, 3 show in one. Circus, Variety, Wild West.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Gandey's Circus Preservations. Traditional Christmas Circus Poster, 27 December - 8 January c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.40
Scope and Contents

Halifax Piece Hall. ‘Under the centrally heated Big Top. Circus, Variety, Wild West. Contains illustration, yellow poster.

Dates: 27 December - 8 January c1970 - 1979

Gandey's Circus Preservations. Traditional Christmas Circus Poster, 27 December - 8 January c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.41
Scope and Contents

Halifax Piece Hall. ‘Under the centrally heated Big Top. Circus, Variety, Wild West. Contains illustration, white poster.

Dates: 27 December - 8 January c1970 - 1979

Garrick Theatre Programme, Monday 3 August 1953

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.90
Scope and Contents

Southport. Society Four dance act, Walter Jackson comedian, Tony & Ruby aeriel equilibrists, Ken Morris mime, music and madness, The Oswinos continental foot jugglers, Rey Overbury & Suzetter the musician with the twinkling feet, Charles Ancaster, George Formby. Contains photographs of the acts, 8p.p.

Dates: Monday 3 August 1953

Gaslight Gaieties Poster, 19 May 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.1002
Scope and Contents

Guildhall, Southampton. Sheila Bernette, Pamela Cundell, Ronnie Collis, Larry Drew. Marion Grimaldi, Jan Hunt, Ian Patterson, Julia Sutton, Dominic Le Foe, Geoffrey Brawn. Red and black type on white background with photograph.

Dates: 19 May 1980

Gaslight Gaieties Poster, 19 May c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.164
Scope and Contents

Southampton Guildhall. Artists from the ‘Good Old Days’ to include Miss Shelia Bernette, Miss Pamela Cundell, Mr Ronnie Collis, Mr Larry Drew, Miss Marion Grimaldi, Miss Jan Hunt, Mr Ian Paterson, Miss Julia Sutton, Chairman Dominic Le Foe. Contains illustration on white background.

Dates: 19 May c1970 - 1979