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 Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)

Found in 1456 Collections and/or Records:

The Big Noise, c1920 - 1940

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 1: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.19
Scope and Contents

Photographic print of a man standing in front of an entrance to a theatre. The Sign says 'Winter Garten Buro un Buhne. 'The Big Noise himself at the stage door' written on the reverse. This could be Albert Victor Adams aka Albertino husband of Lulu Adams.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

The Birmingham Empire Palace Programme, 26 July 1897

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.114
Scope and Contents

Three fold programme with yellow and blue illustrations of dancing and trapeze act and views of the theatre on the outside, inside commercial advertising and programme listing Jean Stanley, Florador Quartette, Brothers Dare, Will Hedben, Fred Karno's Company, Ellie Stuart, Lydia Yeamans, Northern Troupe, Fredericks Troupe, Lottie Lennox, Hillary Troupe and the Biograph the following week. Green and red type on white background. Printed by James Upton Lith, Birmingham.

Dates: 26 July 1897

The Civic, Eldon Street, Barnsley Poster, Commencing Monday 27 December [c1960 - 1980]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.20
Scope and Contents

Ronald Cryer (for Ectricfame Ltd.) presents Wyn Calvin "Nurse Glucose", Jimmy Edmundson & Peter Elliott "The Robbers" in Barnsley's All-Comedy Family Pantomime Babes in the Wood. White poster with orange highlights and black text, orange and black illustration. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Commencing Monday 27 December [c1960 - 1980]

The Civic, Eldon Street, Barnsley Poster, Commencing Monday 27 December for a season [1965]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.124
Scope and Contents Ronald Cryer (for Ectricfame Ltd.) presents Wyn Calvin "Nurse Glucose", Jimmy Edmundson & Peter Elliott "The Robbers" in Barnsley's All-Comedy Family Pantomime Babes in the Wood with guest star Craig Douglas "Robin Hood". Smart & Tracy, Sylvia Eaves, Dennis Lake, Roger Bourne & Barbara, Carl & Colette, Dawn Maxey. Devised and produced by Dennis Lake, Full chorus and corps de ballet, Maureen Coombes & Beverley Atkins "The Babes". The Family Pantomime for all the Family!...
Dates: Commencing Monday 27 December for a season [1965]

The Civic Hall, Eldon St., Barnsley Poster, Commencing 24 December [c1950 - 1970]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.152
Scope and Contents Ronald Cryer, Jack Denman & Ernest Johns for Ectricfame LTD. present Ronnie Collis "Wishee Washee", Anjie Dean "Aladdin", Syd Cheshire "Widow Twankey" in The Spectacular Comedy Pantomime Aladdin and his magic lamp. Margaret Freer "Princess", Colin Robins "Grand Vizier", Dennis Lake "Slave", Leslie Pearson "Emperor", Smart & Tracy "Chinese Policemen", Full chorus & corps de ballet and introducing The Illusionist supreme Granville Taylor "Abanazar" and Valerie 'Geni'. Pink poster...
Dates: Commencing 24 December [c1950 - 1970]

The Civic Hall Poster, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.171
Scope and Contents

Barnsley. Aladdin, Ronnie Collis, Anjie Dean, Granville Taylor and Valerie and others. Contains colour illustration. Signed by Granville Taylor (Faust). Printed by Electric (modern) Printing Co., ltd., Manchester.

Dates: c1950 - 1959

The Coliseum Poster, 29 January 1912

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.2
Scope and Contents

Porthcawl, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and comedy, Will Norman, the renowned vocalist, New Pictures but not able to decipher films as bottom. Black type on pink background.

Dates: 29 January 1912

The Coronation St. Theatre Poster, 26 July - October 1985

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.123
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. The Happy Days Pierrots show. Contains illustration.

Dates: 26 July - October 1985

The Coronation St. Theatre Poster, 26 July - October 1985

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.148
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. The Happy Days Pierrots show. Contains illustration.

Dates: 26 July - October 1985

The Coronation St. Theatre Poster, Summer season 1986

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.149
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. You Ain’t Heard nothin’ Yet! The Al Jolson Birthday Show with Steve King and others. Red and black illustrations.

Dates: Summer season 1986

The Coventry Theatre (Coventry Hippodrome) Poster, Opening Tuesday 26 June [1962]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.119
Scope and Contents Tom Arnold presents for Holiday on Ice (Gt. Britain) Ltd. An adaptation on Ice The Wizard of Oz. Based on the famous stage play by Frank L. Baum with music from immortal M.G.M. Screen Classic. Produced & Directed by Gerald Palmer, choreography by Ross Taylor, with Original Production and also artistes direct from the Empire Pool, Wembley. White poster with a large illustration of Wizard of Oz characters and green banners, black and orange text. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co,...
Dates: Opening Tuesday 26 June [1962]

The Coventry Theatre Poster, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.144
Scope and Contents

Michael Holliday, Hal Monty, The Cha Cha’s The Cycling Kirks, The Strong Brothers, David Conway, Yvonne Prestige, The Jolly Jesters, Billy Moore, Davis Conway. Printed on box office card.

Dates: c1950 - 1959

The Crastonians, c1920 - 1940

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 3: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.357
Scope and Contents

Joe and Victoria Craston on stage performing as the Crastonians.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

The Crastonians, c1920 - 1930

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 3: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.359
Scope and Contents

Joe and Victoria Craston dressed in Scottish military uniforms as the Crastonians.

Dates: c1920 - 1930

The Crastonians, c1925

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 3: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.360
Scope and Contents

The Crastonians dressed in Scottish military uniform with bagpipes and drum. Left to right: Victoria Craston, Joe Craston; Louise Craston. 'Gabor Hirsch, Frankfurt printed at the bottom

Dates: c1925

The Crastonians, c1920 - 1940

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 3: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.364
Scope and Contents

Victoria and Joe Craston dressed in performance costume. 'Mannell London' printed on the front.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

The Crastonians, c1920 - 1940

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 3: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.367
Scope and Contents

Publicity photographic print of Joe and Victoria Craston wearing Mexican costume and sombrero hats as the Crastonians. 'Yvonne London' printed on the front.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

The Crastonians, c1920 - 1940

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 3: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.368
Scope and Contents

Publicity phtographic print of Joe and Victoria Craston wearing Mexican costume and sombrero hats as the Crastonians.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

The Crastonians, c1925

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 3: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.369
Scope and Contents

The Crastonians dressed in Scottish military uniform with bagpipes and drum. Left to right: Victoria Craston, Joe Craston; Louise Craston. '1925 Gabor Hirsch, Frankfurt printed at the bottom.

Dates: c1925

The Crastonians, c1920 - 1940

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 3: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.370
Scope and Contents

Publicity phtographic print of Joe and Victoria Craston wearing Mexican costume and sombrero hats as the Crastonians.

Dates: c1920 - 1940