Variety
Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)
Found in 1447 Collections and/or Records:
Memorandum of Agreement, 1 March 1923
Item
Reference code: 178H30.1
Scope and Contents
Memorandum of agreement between Mrs A. Reeve-Sanger and Rupert Heath for the appearance of Diana Dobsons, comedy act, for six nights, starting Monday 11 June 1923 at the Palace Theatre, Ramsgate. Black type on pink paper. Type and manuscript, 2pp.
Dates:
1 March 1923
Memorandum of Engagement, 27 December 1911
Item
Reference code: 178H15.4
Scope and Contents
Memorandum of engagement between Connah’s Quay and Shotton Hippodrome and Picture Palace and Ben Jackson, signed by A. Corelli.
Dates:
27 December 1911
Messrs J. and G. Poole's New Dioramic Excursions Programme, c1880
Item
Reference code: 178K53.9
Scope and Contents
Druid's Hall, Redruth, Monday 4 October, until Saturday 16 October, Depicting the most important events during the last three years in the East, also Afghan and Zulu wars, Map of Europe, The journey through India, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Mrs. Hartwell, singing act, Mr. T. Maclangan, impersonation act, Mr. Oscar J. Hartwell, late of the Royal Poytechnic Institution, London, The band conducted by Mr. Carl Webb. Black type on yellow background with line border on front covern inside...
Dates:
c1880
Messrs. Poole and Young Great Dioramas Programme, c1889
Item
Reference code: 178K53.27
Scope and Contents
Assembly Rooms, Cheltenham, Overland route to India, Mr Davies, lecturer, Mr C. Montgomery, Miss Blandford, Mr Bond, Mr Walters, Mr French. Black print on light pink background with simple black line border on front cover, inside programme, on back cover lising of variety acts and illustration of cherub. Printed by Stafford and Co., Steam Printing Works, Nottingham, 2p.p
Dates:
c1889
Messrs. Poole and Young New Dioramic Programme, 4 August 1879
Item
Reference code: 178K53.19
Scope and Contents
Grand Concert Hall and Skating Rink, West Street, Brighton, Zulu War, Russia, Turkey, Cyprus, India, Afghanistan, Germany, Europe, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Miss Mable de Verne, singing act, Mr Frank Freeland, impresonation act, Professor Alexander, ventriloquist act, The band conducted by Mr Jas. Montague. Blue type on pink background and wavy border on the front cover, inside programme, on back cover Liverpool press reviews and listing of variety acts. Printed by Stafford and...
Dates:
4 August 1879
Messrs. Poole Bros. New Dioramic, Excursions Programme, 28 March 1881
Item
Reference code: 178K53.2
Scope and Contents
Assambly Rooms, Cheltenham, General Sir F. Roberts' triumphal entry into Cabul with the British Forces, Messrs. Poole Bros. new dioramic, Excursions depicting the most important events of the last two years in Afghanistan and South Africa, The new exhibition illustrating a journey to the capitals of Europe, Scenes in St. Petersburgh, Tour of the Swiss Alps, Opinions of the Bristol Press, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Miss Jennie Bowmaker, singing act, The Great Maclagan, impersonation...
Dates:
28 March 1881
Messrs. Poole Bros. New Dioramic, Excursions Programme, 9 May 1881
Item
Reference code: 178K53.3
Scope and Contents
Theatre Royal, Gloucester, General Sir F. Roberts' triumphal entry into Cabul with the British Forces, Messrs. Poole Bros. new dioramic, Excursions depicting the most important events of the last two years in Afghanistan and South Africa, The new exhibition illustrating a journey to the capitals of Europe, Scenes in St. Petersburgh, Tour of the Swiss Alps, Opinions of the Bristol press, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Miss Jennie Bowmaker, singing act, The Great Maclagan, impersonation...
Dates:
9 May 1881
Messrs. Poole, The World Programme, 25 September 1882
Item
Reference code: 178K53.1
Scope and Contents
Public Hall, Smethwick, Entry of General Sir Garnet Wolseley into Cairo with British Forces, Alexandria bombarded, on fire and in ruins!, England to Malta, Turkey, Cyprus, The Holy Land, Egypt, Zululand, India, Afghanistan, Russia, Germany, Holland and Belgium, Bombardment of Alexandria, Scenes of Cairo and the Suez Canal, Mr J. Sullivan and Miss Josephine, excelsior black and white duologists and versatile artistes, Herr Blitz, magic act, Mr Horace Wilton, comic singing. Black type on...
Dates:
25 September 1882
Messrs. Poole's Gigantic Pictorial Enterprise Programme, 14 August 1882
Item
Reference code: 178K53.18
Scope and Contents
Exchange Rooms, New Street, Birmingham, Egypt and the world, Bombardment of Alexandria, Cairo, The Suez Canal, London, South Africa, Afghanistan, India, Assassination of the Szar, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Prince of Wales Minstrels, Mr Charles Ernest, singing act, Mr J. Richards, musical act, Mr Horace Wilton, comedy musical act, Mr Felix Somers, ventriloquist act, Herr Blitz, magic act, Mr Oscar Hartwell, The orchestra conducted by Mr B. Simpson. Black type on pink background with...
Dates:
14 August 1882
Messrs. Poole's New Dioramic Excursions Programme, 17 October 1881
Item
Reference code: 178K53.17
Scope and Contents
Temperance Hall, Tredegar, Afghanistan and South Africa, Capitals of Europe, France, Italy, Germany, Russia, Austria, Bulgaria, Turkey in Europe, Constantinople, Cyprus, Entry of our Troops into Cabul under the command of General Roberts, The Ameer's Palace, General Burrows' disaster or great battle of Khussk-I-Nakhud, The Kojak-pass, City of Candahar, General Roberts great victory, The Kremlin, Viena, Berlin, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Messrs Henri and Pointer, musical act, Mr...
Dates:
17 October 1881
Miss Zona Vevey, Max Erard and Great Organ Poster, c1903 - 1923
Item
Reference code: 178R36.10
Scope and Contents
Miss Zona Vevey, Max Erard and great organ. Red and blue type on white background with blue border and two black and white portraits.
Dates:
c1903 - 1923
Mixed Grill Army Variety Show Programme, 2 - 3 August c1940 - 1959
Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.13
Scope and Contents
4pp.
Dates:
2 - 3 August c1940 - 1959
Mohawk Minstrels Poster, 21 October 1885
Item
Reference code: 178R53.15
Scope and Contents
Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington. Annual Benefit, 20 Songs for the Occasion, Principal London Variety Artistes. Black type on white background. Printed by Aubert's Steam Printing Works, Maiden Lane, Strand.
Dates:
21 October 1885
Monographs, Articles and Manuscripts, c1910 - 1990
Series
Reference code: 178B19
Scope and Contents
Monographs, articles, manuscripts and notes, relating to the lives and work of the Norman family, notably showman, Tom Norman (known as The Silver King), and his son, Ralph Norman, who was a knife thrower (known as Hal Denver). Most the writings in this collection were written by Ralph Norman.
Dates:
c1910 - 1990
Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material, c1900 - 2018
Series
Reference code: 178B44
Scope and Contents
Monographs, articles and research material on early travelling moving picture shows, related to the Poole family , Wilton's Music Hall, Walter Sickert, Bedford Music Hall, Randall Williams and early cinema in Scotland
Dates:
c1900 - 2018
Montgomery Hall, Sheffield Programme, c1900 - 1920
Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.65
Scope and Contents
Jasper Redfern's Grand Vaudeville Combination and World-renowned Animated pictures. 4pp. Printed by Stafford and Co., Netherfield, Notts.
Dates:
c1900 - 1920
Morecambe Tower Theatre, Ballroom and Gardens Poster, 6 July 1914
Item
Reference code: 178R36.17
Scope and Contents
Grand Burnely Holiday Programme, Little Nap, 'The Wonderful Chimpanzee', Bros. Costello, acrobatic comedians, Rowland, the brainstorm juggler assisted by Kitty Grenelle, Sunday 12th July His Majesty’s 2nd Battalion Seaforth, Highlanders Band, Fredrica’s Wonderful Terriers, Jeane Le Roy, comedienne and singer, Ben Jackson, banjo comic act, Animated pictures on the Casinograph, Lewis T. Dalrymple’s Co. The 6 Sailors, 6 Girls, vocal and dancing miniature revue, Rob, Ivy, Lyn in 'The Garden of...
Dates:
6 July 1914
Morecambe Tower Theatre, Ballroom and Gardens Programme, 6 July 1914
Item
Reference code: 178K40.1
Scope and Contents
Grand Burnley Holiday Programme, Little Nap, 'The Wonder Chimpanzee', Bros. Costello, acrobatic comedians, Rowland the brainstorm juggler assisted by Kitty Grenelle, Dancing twice daily, music by the Scarlet Casino Orchestra, M.C. Mr A.H. Brown, His Majesty’s 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders Band, Fredrica’s Wonderful Terriers Jeane Le Roy, comedienne and singer, Ben Jackson, comedian and banjoist
Animated pictures on the casinograph, Lewis T. Dalryple’s Co. The 6 Sailor Girls, Rob,...
Dates:
6 July 1914
Moss Empire Theatre, Leeds, Poster, Monday 24 November c.1940-1960
Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.172
Scope and Contents
Stanley Dale presents, Radio's New Comedienne Gladys Morgan & Company Variety's Longest Mirth-Quake, Billy Russell on behalf of the Working Class, Music in the Air The Five Skyliners Radio's Vocal and instrumental group, Charles Warren and Jean America's Crazy Couple, Sisto & Partner Novelty Juggler, Les Richards Continental Acrobats, Clifford Stanton Personalities on Parade, Lee Young & Annette Rhapsody in Dance, Lester Sharpe and Iris comedy with cards, Max Geldray from Radio's...
Dates:
Monday 24 November c.1940-1960
Moss Hippodrome, Birmingham, Poster, Week of Monday 1 December c.1940-1960
Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.122
Scope and Contents
You Won't Stop Laughing. Sid Millward, Wally Stewart and the Nitwits, with Cyril Lagey, Arthur Vollum, Roy Bradley, Sid Flood, Charlie Rossi, Arthur Calkin, Ronnie Genarder, Gerry Moore direct from their Success a the Famous Lido Paris., Morton Fraser's Harmonica Gang, A Riot of Fun and Music. Magyar Ballet, Almost friends Terry O' Neill and Peggy Haig, The Television Comedienne Libby Morris, Hill Billy Polecats, Distinctive Dancers Gold and Cordell. White poster with red and blue text. Blue...
Dates:
Week of Monday 1 December c.1940-1960