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Comedians

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 606 Collections and/or Records:

4th International Circus Festival Programme, c1960 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.18
Scope and Contents

Monte Carlo. Trio Antares acrobats, Arils Arnardo comic acrobats, Jack Bremlov Juggler, Buby and Jule clowns, Les Canestrelli trampoline act, Les Carrillo Brothers, Duo Carrington dressage, Les 6 Otaries de Clive, Miss Dawn and parrots, Jack Rhodin and chimpanzees, Les Segreras equilibrists, Les Silagis, Les Waldemar and many others. Three fold programme, contains illustration on the cover with photos.

Dates: c1960 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Programmes

A Chapter of Accidents and Acrobatic Antics Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 10: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.78
Scope and Contents

9.5mm, Actina. 400 feet, 16 minutes long. Black and white, silent. USA. 2 Films of 200ft in length. 'A Chapter of Accidents' features 'The Three Disgraces'. 'Acrobatic Antics' features James and George, The Hallroom Boys. Noel Drewe states on box: "Very popular twosome on 9.5mm. I don't know of their work on any other". Supplied by C. W. Cramp.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Adam Smith Centre Kirkcaldy Poster, Week commencing Monday 11 October c1982

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.195
Scope and Contents

Nat Jackley ‘The original Rubber necked Comedian with his Happy Gang’ with Penny Nicholls, Tom Howard, Mike Onions, Chris Corbally, Barbara Jackson, John Warwick, The Calders. Red and blue type with border on yellow background.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 11 October c1982
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Adam's New Diorama of Scotland Programme, 18 April 1885

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.8
Scope and Contents

Victoria Hall, Glasgow, 50 paintings illustrating cities, towns, mountains, rivers,lochs and the coast of Scotland, Scottish songs, solos, duets and humourous selections. Maroon type on brown background and maroon illustrations of views and architecture on the front cover inside programme, marron illustration of female figure and a deer on landscape, also press reviews inside and on the back cover, 2p.p.

Dates: 18 April 1885
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Albany Ward’s Palace Electric Poster, 28 December 1910 - 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.6
Scope and Contents The Triangle, Yeovil, 2 Lombards 2, the Belgina muscular marvels, Shadows of the Past, a grand Vitagraph drama, The Bosun’s Mate, the last of the W.W. Jacobs’ series, Dorothy Lena, comedienne, Bully Boy, Jack and the Beanstalk, a grand pantomime picture, Comedy and Tragedy, a fine film adapted from the famous opera, Ben Jackson, in banjo tricks and witticisms. White, green and red type on white background with red border and season’s greetings surrounded by green holly and red berries....
Dates: 28 December 1910 - 1923
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Posters

Aldershot Hippodrome Poster, 14 September 1931 and during the week

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.12
Scope and Contents

Neil Kenyon comedian, Nixon Grey comedian, Harry Taft the new M.P., Norman Court comedian with dog, Gatcum & Dawson, Handby Celeine Trio skaters, Lou Radford xylophonist, Art & Jean Kildare singers and dancers, Pathe Supersound gazette. Red and green type on cream background with red border. Printed by T.J.S. Guilford & Co. Ltd, Printers, Kingston-on-Thames-1266 G.T.

Dates: 14 September 1931 and during the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Posters

Anderton and Rowland's Grand Empire Palace Poster, c1900 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.36
Scope and Contents Animated pictures, Great Riots in St. Petersbug, Blue Beard, Historic events during the reign of Louis XIV, Professor Anderton conjurer, Sisters May vocalists, cake walkers and skipping rope dancers, Charles Bruno comedian and singer, Miss Harvey dancer. Black, red and blue type on off white background and blocks of blue, yellow and red, with black and white illustrations of the acts on the top corners, centre and bottom left sections over blue and yellow background. Printed by Willson's New...
Dates: c1900 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Animals on Parade, It's the Circus and Elephant's Elbows Films, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 11: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.96
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Photax. Black and white, possibly wih some colour. Silent. Features UK and USA circus. Includes Bertram Mills Circus at Olympia and juvenile comedy. Copied to DVD 5 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: c1907 - 2001
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Arcadia (The Victory Theatre) Programme, c1900 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.89
Scope and Contents

Colwyn Bay. Catlin’s Royal Pierrots. Also at Scarborough, Llandudno and Touring Company. Mr Jackson Brown comedian, Mr Percy R. Willing pianist & accompanist, Mr James Carson comedian, Mr Louis Fredericks, Miss May A. Willis comedienne & dancer, Mr Sidney Frere, Mr Scott Richards basso, Miss Rita Hope soprano, Miss Ethel Beech soubrette. Contains handwritten notes. Printed by WH Smith & Son, Printers, St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, 8p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

Argyle Theatre Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0117
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large number of posters as well as business records including records of artist bookings, accounts, scrapbooks, contracts and correspondence.

Dates: 1865 - 1941
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive
Argyle Theatre Poster 23 May 1892
Argyle Theatre Poster 23 May 1892

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster

 Digital Image
Reference code: 178-r012-024
Dates: 23 May 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 31 October 1892

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.32
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Ritters (Victor and Emanuel) Refined Grotesque Instrumentalists, Miss Rosie Kendall The Miniature Marie Loftus, Mr Harry Slade, Miss Polly Redfern Vocalist, The Electricone Introduced by Professor Duemain, Miss Marie Violetta Characteristic Serio Comic and Ballad Vocalist, Messrs. Ashley and Beach the Acme of Ethiopian Eccentricity, Miss Maud Della Burlesque Actress and Dancer, Burgess’ Combination in 'Easy Difficulties', Miss Lottie Adams Male...
Dates: 31 October 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 November 1892

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.33
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Herr Grais Eccentric Chef, Miss Jenny Martini Serio Comic, Vocalist and Dancer, Regan and Ryan Knockabout Comedians, Vocalist and Dancers, Sisters De Grey Character Duettists and Dancers, Johnny Renson and Rose Waite 'The Incomparable Two', Mr James Bowman Hibernian Comedian and Dancer, Messrs. Dudley and Dawson English Character Comedians and Extempore Dancers, Mr Will Franks Comic and Descriptive vocalist, Mr F.W. Wilkinson Irish Comedian. Printed...
Dates: 14 November 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 21 November 1892

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.34
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Sherman and Morisey American Comedians, Sisters Schofield Refined Character Duettists and American, Song and Dance Artistes, Mr Leodale Character Actor, Author, Vocalist and Reciter, Messrs Cranston and Curtis Irish Delineators, Mr Alf Bilford Eccentric Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Frank Vincent and Johnny Hart Black Faced Performers and Classical Exponents of Minstrelsy, Sisters Craven Burlesque artistes, Vocalists and Dancers, Mr Arthur West Extempore...
Dates: 21 November 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 12 December 1892

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.35
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Tom Bassett Impersonator, Miss Ruth Grovesnor Serio-Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Messrs. Ashford and Guinard Character Dilineators, Miss Nellie Oldene Serio-Comic Vocalist and Burlesque Actress, Miss J. Matthews Lady Acrobatic and Talking Clown, Mr Austin Lenton Vocal Comedian and Burlesque Actor, Sisters Albert (Rose and Blanche) Duettists and Song and Dance, Artistes, Mr Frank Hayward Comic Vocalist and Descriptive Actor, Little Tony Midget...
Dates: 12 December 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 16 January 1893

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.36
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Farrell and Wilmot Irish Comedians, Miss Bessie St. John Burlesque, Descriptive, Serio-comic and Dancer, Mr Bob Gardner Double Voiced Vocalist and Tyrolean Harmonist, Sisters Conlan Duettists and Dancers, Major Devono Illusionist, Sisters Vose Duettists, Vocalists and Wonderful Dancers, Frank Travis Vocal Comedian, Madeline Rosa Lady Ventriloquist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and green type.

Dates: 16 January 1893
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 20 March 1893

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.37
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Brothers Harrisson Hibernian Comedy, Miss Archie Richards Serio-Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Mr Walter Emsley American Comedian and Musical Expert, Miss Nelly Mac Descriptive Vocalist and Empress of Low Comedy, Mr Dave Cotterill Comic Vocalist and Dramatic Reciter, The Combineation in Absurdity, 'A Great Mistake', Miss Ada Whitton Male Impersonator, Mr Ted Hensey Dancer, Miss Lily Barrington Burlesque Actress, Vocalist and Skirt Dancer, Miss Myra...
Dates: 20 March 1893
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 April 1893

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.38
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Arthur Lloyd Vocal Comedian, Professor Alf. Holmes and Miss Marion Lena in Their Bewildering Performance Both Novel and Amusing, Mr George Prince Character Comic Vocalist, Messrs. Sawyer and Ellis Knockabout Comedians, Vocalists and Dancers, Mons. De Cone Grandest Wizard Show on Earth, Sisters Leslie Duettists and Dancers, Mr Harry King-Lloyd and Miss Annie King-Lloyd will Appear in a Selection From Their Numerous Sketches Nightly, Miss Violet...
Dates: 3 April 1893
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 April 1893

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.39
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. E.C. Dunbar Vocal Actor, Miss Cissie Trent Quick Change Artiste, Mr J.L. Chippendale Hibernian Vocalist, comedian and dancer, Miss Retta Richter Serio Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Mr Harry Foster in 'Mirthful Moments' Vocal Phenomenon, Louisiana Minstrels Comedy Team, Miss Polly Redfern Vocalist, Mr George Regent Comic Extempore and Topical Vocalist, Frank O’Mara Vocalist and Dancer, The Gatwards (Hal and Winnie) Speciality Performers. Printed by...
Dates: 10 April 1893
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 24 April 1893

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.40
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Hugh Dempsey Irish Comedy, Merrie Jennie Leslie Vocalist and Dancer, Mr. J.W. Nixon Comedian, Vocalist and Dancer, Madame Pollinta’s Wonderful Manikins!, Sisters Hill Duettists, Vocalists and Dancers, Finlay and Rankin, the Clipper Boys Black Original Yankee Specialities, Miss Flo Varley Descriptive Vocalist and Dancer, Professor Woodhead Musical Marvel. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and green type.

Dates: 24 April 1893
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

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