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 Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)

Found in 1447 Collections and/or Records:

Kemble Theatre, 28 July c1910-1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.14
Scope and Contents

May Hopkins and 'Her Two Taffies', the famous Welsh comedienne, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and witticism , Miss Blanche, the darling lady on the wire and her assistant, 3 Men and a Girl, a Paramount comedy drama featuring Marguerite Clark Mr. Logan, U.S.A., featuring the famous Tom Mix. Red type on off white background.

Dates: 28 July c1910-1923

Key Theatre Ayr Poster, Commencing Monday 14 February 1977

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Reference code: 178R11.203
Scope and Contents

Billy Burden in ‘The Good Olde Days’ with all star company. Red, blue and black with curtains.

Dates: Commencing Monday 14 February 1977

King's Hall Palace of Varieties, Ilkley Poster, Tuesday 8 November - Tursday 10 November c.1966

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.22
Scope and Contents Ilkley & District Round Table have the honour to present the return by overwhelming demand of thousands of the nobility & gentry of the county of Yet another grand Old-Time Music Hall. With a cast of artistes - The greatest, most talented ever gathered together, in this, or any other theatre! Mr. Sandy Powell, Miss Betty Jumel, Messrs. Jackson & Collins. White poster, framed like a stage with red stage curtains, red and blue text. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd....
Dates: Tuesday 8 November - Tursday 10 November c.1966

King's Hall Palace of Varieties, llkley Poster, Tuesday 10 November - Thursday 12 November c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.29
Scope and Contents Ilkley & District Round Table have the honour to present the return by overwhelming demand of thousands of the nobility & gentry of the county, Another Old-Time Music Hall. With a cast of Artistes - the greatest, most talented ever gathered together, in this, or any other theatre! Miss Hetty King, Mr. Ossie Noble, Miss Margery Manners, Mr Eddie Reindeer, Mr. Donald Clough. White poster, designed like a stage with coloured illustrations, red and blue text. Printed by Electric (Modern)...
Dates: Tuesday 10 November - Thursday 12 November c.1960-1980

Kings Theatre Edinburgh Poster, 8 October 1979

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Reference code: 178R11.154
Scope and Contents

‘An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends’ portrayed by Steve King with Reg Dixon. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 8 October 1979

Kings Theatre Edinburgh Poster, Week commencing Saturday 8 October 1979

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Reference code: 178R11.250
Scope and Contents

An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends portrayed by Steve King with Reg Dixon. Red and Black type on yellow background.

Dates: Week commencing Saturday 8 October 1979

King's Theatre Edinburgh, Poster, Monday 8 May c.1972

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.47
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Harold Landey for Melton Productions limited presents Douglas Squires' Second Generation with their guests Eve Boswell, Pavlov's Puppets, special guest star direct from the "Golden Shot" Norman Vaughan. Purple poster with white banners, white, purple and orange text with a purple and white photograph. Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Monday 8 May c.1972

King's Theatre, Edinburgh, Poster, Opening Friday 17 June c.1960-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.110
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Jack Milroy, The Alexander Brothers in "The Jack Milroy Show at Five Past Eight", The Sparkling New Revue Charlie Sim, The Douglas Brownefour. Directed by Anthony Crutchley, complete change of programme every 2nd Friday. Yellow Poster with pink border boxes, pink and black text with colourful star illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Opening Friday 17 June c.1960-1970

Kings Theatre Southsea, Poster, Commencing Monday 8 June c.1964

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.43
Scope and Contents

Cyril Fletcher productions ltd present Cyril Fletcher, Betty Astell in their gay musical Summer Masquerade. Billy Tasker, Jill Fletcher, Peter Hudson, George Reibbitt, The Irving Davies Dancers, Betty Jumel. Keith Lee, Ted Heffren, Glyn Hale, Michael Tubbs. Black poster with yellow and orange banners. Largely black text, some orange text and black and white photographs.

Dates: Commencing Monday 8 June c.1964

Knife and Hatchet Man: Memphis Centennial, c1985 - 1990

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178B19.29
Scope and Contents

Draft typescript, with manuscript corrections and annotations, titled 'Memphis Centennial', written by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman). Includes detailed descriptions of his meeting Elvis Presley, and his experiences of being a knife thrower, travelling with different variety acts in Britain and his first crossing to the United States of America. Part of his memoir titled 'Knife and Hatchet Man', 17pp.

Dates: c1985 - 1990

La Grande Revue Annuelle du Concert Mayol Handbill, 23 - 27 January 1924

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 4: Series 178F16; Series 178G5; Series 178H10; Series 178K34; Series 178T26; Series 178Z23
Reference code: 178T26.3
Scope and Contents

Grenoble Casino Kursaal, Les Crastonians, Yvonne Serard, Popino, comedian, Marcellus, J. Alder, Sylette, Robert & Lysiane Roberty, dancers, Leo Caldy, Renee Favaine, B. Lecoeur, De Presles, Andree Ricard, Violette Turin, Berthe Lacaze, De Valmont, Rose The, De Marcy, Geo Garner, Dalcourt, Marcelle Darcilly, The 12 Bigarelli Girls, 1p.

Dates: 23 - 27 January 1924

La Lanterne D'Arlequin Booklet, 25 February 1883

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Reference code: 178Z64.13
Scope and Contents

Black type and illustration of harlequin holding a lantern and a sword on the front cover, inside black and white illustrations and text, 10p.p.

Dates: 25 February 1883

Lancastrian Hall Theatre, Swinton, Poster, Commencing 23 December c.1971-1972

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.96
Scope and Contents present in association with Nelson Firth Productions direct from the Granada TV Series "The Comedians" Charlie Williams as Charlie, The Good Robber in Babes in the Wood. Abbe Hadfield as Robin Hood, Patrick Ward as Nurse Glucose, Michael Burchill as The Sherriff, Beryl Johnson as Marian, James Lister as Bad Robber, Sheila Payant Juveniles, Nelson Firth Dancers, The Lancastrian Singers, with Roy Lance as Simple Simon. Yellow and brown poster with white banners, brown and yellow text,...
Dates: Commencing 23 December c.1971-1972

Lance Burton Programme, c1980 - 1989

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Reference code: 178K27.145
Scope and Contents

Las Vegas. Contains colour photographs, the programme is autographed to Cyril Critchlow, 20p.p.

Dates: c1980 - 1989

Large Hall Literary Institute Poster, Monday 17 May c1886

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Reference code: 178R53.58
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South Clerk Street, Edinburgh. The Aetheroscope and Professor Pepper's grand optical wonder Proteus, under the patronage of the Lord Provost of Edinburgh James Falshaw, Faust and Marguerite, Comic Festival. Printed by James Brydone, Steam Power Printer, 12 Elder Street, Edinburgh. Purple type on off white silk.

Dates: Monday 17 May c1886

Large Victoria Rooms Poster, c1889

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Reference code: 178R53.57
Scope and Contents

Clifton. Patronised by the Right Worshipful The Mayor G.W. Edwards, all the latest war songs, more new scenes with dioramic changes, St Petersburgh to Constantinople, visiting every place of interest during the late war, Strage and Wilson's New Diorama of the Russo-Turkish Campaign, Vocal and Instrumental music, The Band. Blue type on off white silk. Printed by Taylor Bros., Printers, Baldwin Street Bristol.

Dates: c1889

Leas Cliff Hall Poster, c1980 - 1989

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Reference code: 178R27.69
Scope and Contents

Folkstone. A Night at the Music Hall featuring Ken Platt, Supported by Stuart Barham and the Leas Cliff Music Makers, Gerrie Raymonde comedienne, Gwynne Sullivan Opera's Golden Voice, Mary Stevenson singer, Paul Harris comedy host and compare, Llewellyn Williams xylophone virtuoso. Red and blue type on white background. Printed by Wilsons Printers (Leicester) limited.

Dates: c1980 - 1989

Leona and Gina Advertising Card, c1920 - 1929

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Reference code: 178I25.1
Scope and Contents

Three-fold publicity card with six black and white photographs of Leona and Gina's act inside, including their portraits and various poses.

Dates: c1920 - 1929

Letter Headed Paper, c1930 - 1939

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Reference code: 178Z36.1
Scope and Contents

Two letter headed papers, The Skatoris, comedy and Whirlwind Skating Act’ with London address. Black and white illustration on top right corner depicting a woman in skates holding on to a man’s neck who is twirling her in skates standing on a round platform. Black and gold ink on cream paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Letter Headed Paper, c1930 - 1939

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Reference code: 178Z36.2
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‘Handby & Celeine in skatorial moments, dancing, burlesque, comedy all on skates’ with London address. Full body black and white photograph of each artiste in costume on top corners.

Dates: c1930 - 1939