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Variety

 Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)

Found in 1449 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Mixed Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Arcadia Theatre Skegness Poster, Season commencing 27 June c1977

 Item
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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 31 December 1894

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.57
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Hulines Musical Clowns, Mr Edward Crime Famous Basso, Vosper King of Necromancers and Mimics, The Lyric Glee Singers, Mssrs C. Aspinall, G. Raper, W.H. Atkinson and E. Grime, Miss May Irving Serio Comedienne, Brothers Douglas Risley Performers and Acrobats, Mr Jim Woods Comedian, Messrs. Ryan and Hall Chinese Pantomimists. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red, blue and yellow type.

Dates: 31 December 1894
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 4 February 1895

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.58
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Messrs. Ardel and the Brothers Donaldson in Pantomime Sketch Scenes at the Zoo, Leslie Merrie Serio comic and Ballad Vocalist, Mr. Leonard Palmer the Musical Officer of the Musical Palmers in an amusing Military Monologue 'Lively after Parade', Lillie Sweeney Song and Dance Artists and Lady Side-Drummer, Nat Clifford The Rapidly Rising Star Comedian and Dancer, Arthur Picardo Character Comedian and Expert Dancer, The McConnell Family Premier...
Dates: 4 February 1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 April 1895

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.59
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Miss Marie Tyler Popular London Star, Farrell and Willmot Irish Comedians, Quinton Gibson Female Impersonator, Frankie Milton Light Comedienne and Dancer, Harry Shaw Black Speciality Artiste, Alf Robins Juvenile Mimic, Jenny Primrose Burlesque Actress, Vocalist and Dancer, Miss Edith St. Clair Comedienne. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and blue type.

Dates: 22 April 1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 June 1895

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.60
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Splendid Oriental Spectacle China, or a Night in Pekin! Performed by 100 Birkenhead Children and Professor Selkirk and Family, Mr Alf Chester Actor Vocalist, Ethel Lear Ballad and Descriptive Vocalist, Kate King Character Comedian and Tyrolean Vocalists, Harry Towers Swell Comedian, Marie Osborne Serio Comic Vocalist and American Song and Dance Artiste, West and Ellis American Knockabout comedians. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool....
Dates: 10 June 1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 8 July 1895

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.61
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Frank Caffrey Irish Comedian and Dancer, Marie Olive Ballad and Descriptive Vocalist, The Four Valladolis Acrobatic Tableaux Vivants, Miss Lizzie Chase Vocalist and Dancer, Fred Hastings Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Gaertner and Richards Sleigh Bell Act, Miss Margery Glen Serio Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Mr Walter Kino Comic Actor Vocalist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and blue type.

Dates: 8 July 1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 July 1895

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.62
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Tom Woottwell Loose-legged Comedian, Lillian Robina Serio Comic Vocalist, Burlesque Artiste and Dancer, Mr Ike Scott and Son Comedians and Dancers, Leslie Clare Baritone and Descriptive Vocalist, The Foster Combination in Military Burlesque 'His Last Chance', Joe Edmonds Negro Performer, Banjoist and Dancer, Madge Norman Serio Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Mr. J.P.Curlett Irish Character Comedian, Vocalist and Dancer. Monday Next, The Hartlows and...
Dates: 15 July 1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 29 July 1895

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Reference code: 178R12.63
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Quinns in Clever Absurdity, 'Baby the Judge', Madeline May Burlesque Actress and Skipping Rope Dancer, Mr George Kingston Eccentric Comedian, Mad’lle Fulton operatic and Ballad Vocalist, Mrs. Butler Stanhope accompanied by Master Ottwell and Miss Lalla Stanhope in their Laughable Sketch, 'A Husband for Twenty Minutes', Musical Minim (Gertrude) Vocalist and refined Musical Artiste, Raymond Synnott Vocal Comedian, Messrs. Newman and Downes...
Dates: 29 July 1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 November 1895

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.64
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr George Lashwood Comedian, Annie Howe Serio Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Mr Harry Lester Vocal Comedian, Messrs. Clio and Rochelle American Variety Entertainers, Jesse Burton Descriptive Vocalist, Mr J. H. Hurst Vocal Comedian, Jos. Dixon Character Vocalist and Dancer, Miss Lily Marney Irish Comedienne. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and blue type.

Dates: 11 November 1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 18 November 1895

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.65
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Arthur Lennard Singer, Lizzie Fletcher Serio Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Bon-Bon and Artino Knockabout Gymnasts, Mr Will Evans (Late of Evans and Luxmore) Musical Eccentric Comedian and Acrobatic Dancer, Bessie Raine Descriptive Vocalist and Burlesque Actress, Mr W.R. Sykes Descriptive and Actor Vocalist, Little Emily Juvenile Comedian, The Brantfords in 'Prof. Muddlehead'. Monday Next, Millie Hylton. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers,...
Dates: 18 November 1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 February 1896

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.66
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Bonhairs Acrobatical Experts. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.

Dates: 3 February 1896
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 9 March 1896

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.67
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Tom Costello Comedian and Vocalist, Miss Lily Lever Ballad and Descriptive Vocalist, Mr Carl Ostend Characteristic and Female Impersonator, The Alexander Trio in Their Unique Eccentricities, Miss Daisy De Roy Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Mr George Watson Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Miss Flo Varley Serio Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Johnny Alexander’s Pantomime Company in 'The Actors!'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool....
Dates: 9 March 1896
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

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