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Pantomime

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 211 Collections and/or Records:

Crystal Palace Programme, 1 January 1881

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.31
Scope and Contents Punch and Judy, Rudolf's black and white harmonic concert company, Christmas Pantomime, Aladdin, invented and produced under the direction of Mr Oscar Barrett and Mr W.R. Osman, The Children's dinner, The skating rink, The picture gallery, Bicycle practice tickets, Artic exploration, The Yarkund and Tibet Court, The Technological Museum, The Alhambra Court, The Pompeian House, The Chinese Court, The Crystal Palace Reading Room, Crystal Palace Company's Library, Pompeii, The New Book Court...
Dates: 1 January 1881
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Cyril Critchlow Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0089
Scope and Contents The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...
Dates: c1837 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Davenport Theatre Poster, 21 December 1996 - 19 January 1997

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.136
Scope and Contents

Stockport. Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp, Geoffrey Hughes and others. Contains colour photographs.

Dates: 21 December 1996 - 19 January 1997
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Dick Whittington and His Cat Handbill, 1 to 31 December 2015

 Item
Reference code: 178T47.6
Scope and Contents

Wilton's Music Hall. White type and colour photograph of cast on front, on reverse list of cast and brief introduction.

Dates: 1 to 31 December 2015
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Handbills

Dick Whittington and His Cat Poster, 29 July - 6 September c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.336
Scope and Contents

The 11 O’Clock Show with Uncle Ken Arcadia Theatre, Skegness. Red and black.

Dates: 29 July - 6 September c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Dick Whittington and His Cat Poster, 29 July - 8 September c1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.23
Scope and Contents

Arcadia Theatre, Skegness. School Holiday Special ‘World record breaking Panto from Leeds.’ Contains Red and black illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: 29 July - 8 September c1976
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Dick Whittington Poster, Week commencing 27 December c1954

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.302
Scope and Contents

Regent Theatre, Rotherham. Charles Cardiff, Derek Hamer, Mary Stuart, Chip Sanders, Patricia Riley and Yvonne Ford. Contains colour illustration.

Dates: Week commencing 27 December c1954
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Dick Whittington Poster, c1960 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.2
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for printers for touring shows. Contains colour illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: c1960 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Dick Whittington Poster, c1960 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.8
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for printers for touring shows. Contains colour illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: c1960 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Doncaster Civic Theatre Poster, Commencing Monday 19 December 1994

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.130
Scope and Contents

Cinderella, Duggie Brown. Contains colour illustrations.

Dates: Commencing Monday 19 December 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Early Circus Programmes, c1800 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.1-28
Scope and Contents

Early British circus and variety programmes including Astley's, Batty's and Lord George Sanger's circus.

Dates: c1800 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Empire Theatre Poster, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.23
Scope and Contents

Gateshead, Corner of High St and Sunderland Rd. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with Joe Hodson, Kitty Iris famous BBC Soprano, Renee Rayne Winsome and Dainty, Madame Florettes Snowdrops, Little Molly, Edie Ross, Little Mickey, Bert Richardson juggler, Madame Wanna, Le Fleurette’s famous illuminated Ballet, Winette and her Little Sisters, Bert Thomas Autocratic Comedian. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Empire Theatre Poster, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.71
Scope and Contents

All Star Comedy Pantomime Special Dick Whittington, Frank Ifield, Roy Hudd, Nat Jackley.

Dates: c1960 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills, c1790 - 1939

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.236-342
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at a wide range of venues.

Dates: c1790 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Poster, c1960 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.26
Scope and Contents

King’s Theatre, Southsea. Featuring Anna Karen, ‘Olive’ of ‘On the Buses’. Contains red and green illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: c1960 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Poster, c1960 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.6
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for printers for touring shows. Contains colour illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: c1960 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Poster, Commencing 15 January c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.342
Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal, St. Helens. Larry Larkin, Jack Storey, Black Theatre Puppets, Joan Grundy Juveniles. Red and green.

Dates: Commencing 15 January c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Grand Annual Christmas Pantomime Script, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178Z54.2
Scope and Contents George Sanger's Grand National Amphitheatre, late Astley's, Westminster Bridge Road. 16th Annual Grand Comic Christmas Pantomime entitled Robison Crusoe or Harlequin Man Friday and the King of the Cannibal Islands, starring Miss Bella Brian, Miss Annie Craston, Miss Alice Rees, Mr H. Bu Val, Miss Marie Brian, Miss Ellen Sanders, Mr J. F. Brian, Mr James Holloway, Mr Harris, Mr Harry Elliston, Mr Fred Stone, Mr William Walton, Miss Lillie Woods, Collins & Anderson, Mr E. O'Grady, Mr J....
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Various

Hamilton Kaye Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0075
Scope and Contents

Programmes, handbills, photographs and a digital copy of Hamilton Kaye's notebook which contained jokes and stories that he kept for using in his act.

Dates: c1940 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Handbills, 1882 - 2017

 Series
Reference code: 178T47
Scope and Contents

Handbills for Brick Lane Music Hall, Admission All Classes, Colston Hall, Harry H. Hamilton, Wilton's Music Hall, Player's Theatre, Hoxton Hall.

Dates: 1882 - 2017
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection

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