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Variety

 Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)

Found in 1447 Collections and/or Records:

Original Artworks, c1821 - 1869

 Series
Reference code: 178V20
Scope and Contents

Small groups of artist prints depicting scenes of music hall and variety entertainment, magic and clowning and watercolour of battleships. Also prints of the London Coliseum and other archicture in Regent's Park.

Dates: c1821 - 1869
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection

Oversize Mixed Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1970 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.650-679
Scope and Contents

Posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell including variety and music hall, fairgrounds and circus.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters

Oversize Mixed Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1960 - 1980

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.1000-1004 and 178R11.1101-1105
Scope and Contents

Oversize mixed posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: c1960 - 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters

Oversize Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1970 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.700-705
Scope and Contents

Pantomime posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters

Oversize Variety and Music Hall Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, 1969 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.600-613
Scope and Contents

Variety and Music Hall poster printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: 1969 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters

Page from the Hippodrome Programme, February 1911

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.50
Scope and Contents

London. Featuring Perla in Souls dances of Brahma, The Brothers Lloyd and others, 2p.p

Dates: February 1911
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Various Items Related to Variety

Paignton Festival Hall, Poster, 26 December - 13 January onwards c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.118
Scope and Contents Tom Arnold's Fabulous Christmas Pantomime Cinderella on Ice. Direct from the Empire Pool, Wembley. Produced & Directed by Gerald Palmer. Huge Cast of International Skaters including Sally Ross Glamorous Star od the BBC Ice Cabaret TV series as Cinderella, Tony Ross First time in England - America's Crown Prince of the Ice as Prince Charming. The Lovely Ice Princesses, George Miller in his original Wembley part as Buttons, The Dashing Ice Squires, Leonard Brown in his original Wembley...
Dates: 26 December - 13 January onwards c.1960-1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Posters / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

Paignton Festival Hall, Poster, 26 December - 12 January c.1960-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.141
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold presentations ltd presents Dick Whittington on Ice. Miles ahead of all Christmas Attractions! Directed & produced by Gerald Palmer, staged by Bill Anderson, dances by Liz Dixon. With a superb cast of brilliant skaters and speciality acts. Blue poster of a snowy scene with red and black text, large colourful illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd Manchester.

Dates: 26 December - 12 January c.1960-1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Posters / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

Paignton Festival Hall Theatre, Poster, Saturday 23 December c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.65
Scope and Contents

Direct from its record breaking success at the Empire Pool Wembley Tom Arnold presents The Greatest Ice Spectacular Ever Seen! Sleeping Beauty with the wonderful melodies of Tchaikovsky. A Fabulous £150,000 spectacular with an international cast including Adrienne Erdos, Bobbie McKay, Liz Dixon, Ricki Gray. Blue poster with yellow highlights. Red, white, yellow and black and pink text coloured illustrations.

Dates: Saturday 23 December c.1960-1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Posters / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

Palace Manchester Poster, 4 April 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.191
Scope and Contents

The Al Jolson Minstrel Show featuring Clinton Ford. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 4 April 1977
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Palace Manchester, Poster, Opens 18 December 1971

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.135
Scope and Contents

Bernard Delfont presents on behalf of Tom Arnold & Bernard Delfont enterprises Ltd. Freddie Parrot Face Davies, Anita Harris, The Fabulous £100,000 London Palladium Pantomime Spectacular Aladdin. Bernard Bresslaw, Five Dallas Boys, Billy Dainty & Big Supporting Company. Purple poster with black banner, black and white photographs and colourful illustrations. Red, white, ink and orange text. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd., Manchester

Dates: Opens 18 December 1971
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Posters / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

Palace Pier, Brighton, Poster, Friday 2 July c.1969

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.56
Scope and Contents

A new summer spectacular revue, Jack Tripp Brighton's own star comedian with Kathleen West in Take A Trip with Don Smoothey, Kevin Scott, Barbara Halliwell, Allen Christie, Liz Laurie, The Bells and the Beaux. Brighton's Brightest & Best Summer Show. White poster with organa highlights and illustrations with black, white and blue text. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Friday 2 July c.1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Posters / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Handbill, Week Commencing 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.1
Scope and Contents Handbill of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe. R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle, Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw, Comedian, The Seanor Trio, Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye, Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres, Let’s Dance, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, Laurie Watson, It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas, Sensation in Mid-Air. Printed by: Geo. Allen, printer, Brimington, Chesterfield. Red and...
Dates: Week Commencing 24 April 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Handbills

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Handbill, Week Commencing 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.2
Scope and Contents Handbill of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe. R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle, Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw, Comedian, The Seanor Trio, Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye, Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres, Let’s Dance, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, Laurie Watson, It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas, Sensation in Mid-Air. Printed by: Geo. Allen, printer, Brimington, Chesterfield;.Rd and...
Dates: Week Commencing 24 April 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Handbills

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Handbill, Week Commencing 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.3
Scope and Contents Handbill of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe. R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle, Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw, Comedian, The Seanor Trio, Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye, Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres, Let’s Dance, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, Laurie Watson, It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas, Sensation in Mid-Air. Printed by: Geo. Allen, printer, Brimington, Chesterfield. Red and...
Dates: Week Commencing 24 April 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Handbills

Palace Theatre Attercliffe Poster, Week commencing 16 August c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.9
Scope and Contents

Frank H. Fortescue’s The Housing Scream with Wal Butler comedian, The Margo Ladies troupe of dancers, Handby Celeine Trio skating act, Three Sports, Reg Adair B.B.C. baritone, Rita Pace soprano, the Palace Orchestra under the direction of Mr Joseph Goodair, The Famous Jerry Builders, Nita Dene & Charlie O’Brien, entertainers. Red and blue type on white and yellow background with red borders around each act. Printed by George Allen theatrical printer, Brimington, Chesterfield.

Dates: Week commencing 16 August c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Posters

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Poster, April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178R29.1
Scope and Contents Poster of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe, for week commencing 24 April 1950. Text reads, "R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle - Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw - Comedian, The Seanor Trio - Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye - Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres - Let’s Dance, Vera Denman - Accordion Player, Laurie Watson - It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas - Sensation in Mid-Air." Printed by:...
Dates: April 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Posters

Palace Theatre, Hull Programme, 16 August 1902

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.43
Scope and Contents

Including Alexander Dagmar. 8pp. Printed by Buxton and Co., Wincolmlee, Hull.

Dates: 16 August 1902
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Programmes

Palace Theatre, Manchester, Poster, Week Commencing Monday 10 July c.1960-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.108
Scope and Contents

Welcome Back to the one and only Street Singer Arthur Tracy "Mart A". Peter Cavanagh, The Four Kinsmen, Kitty Masters, Alan Field, Billy Howard, Francois & Zandra, Chris Kirby. Red and white poster, red and blue text. Stripped theatre banner, black and white illustration and black and white photograph. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Week Commencing Monday 10 July c.1960-1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Posters / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

Palace Theatre, Manchester, Poster, Thursday 26 May c.1970-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 3: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.167
Scope and Contents

Old Four Eyes is Back. Mike Harding. White poster with red and black text, large colour photograph.

Dates: Thursday 26 May c.1970-1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Posters / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

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