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Electric (Modern) Printing Company (c1930 - 1991)

 Organisation

Dates

  • Existence: Incorporated 8 January 1930 - disolved c1991

Biography

Electric (Modern) Printing Company, was a Manchester based printing company specialised in printing variety theatre posters. The company was incorporated on 8 January 1930 and dissolved circa 1991.

Found in 180 Collections and/or Records:

Spa Theatre, Bridlington Poster, Monday 17 January 1966

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.23
Scope and Contents

Philip Bernard proudly presents his third annual pantomime Mother Goose. Starring Hit pop vocalist Mike Berry as "Colin", Famous Scottish comedian Alex Munro as " Alex Goose", Your favourite dame Trevor Morton as "Mother Goose". Yellow poster with orange highlights, red and black text and a colourful illustration.

Dates: Monday 17 January 1966

Sports Stadium, West St. Brighton, Poster, Opening Wednesday 24 July c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.10
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold presents an adaptation on Ice of Walt Disney's World Famous Masterpiece Peter Pan. Jaqueline Du Bief as Peter Pan. Based on the Immortal play by J.M. Barrie, Directed and produced by Gerald Palmer, production numbers originally staged by Ross Taylor. Poster with black, green and yellow background, coloured illustration of characters, colourful text, mainly pink and green. Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd.

Dates: Opening Wednesday 24 July c.1960-1980

Swansea Grand Theatre Poster, Commencing 26 December c.1963

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.71
Scope and Contents

Johnny Stewart as "Buttons" in Cinderella. The spectacular family pantomime Grande & Mars as The Ugly Sisters, Magnificent Coach and Ponies, Sian Hopkins "Land of Song" Star, Debbie Dean as Dandini, Wendy Roberts, The Cherry Willoughby Dancers, Brian Freeman & Monty Bond as The Broker's Men, Johnny De Little Columbia Recording Star. Yellow poster with pink and orange highlights, pink and black text and orange and black illustrations.

Dates: Commencing 26 December c.1963

Swansea Grand Theatre Poster, Commencing Saturday 26 December c.1964

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.72
Scope and Contents

Vince Eager as Aladdin, Duggie Clark as Wishee Washee, Alan Wells as Widow Twankey, Aladdin. Plus supporting cast Lavish Scenes! Dazzling Costumes! The big laughter panto a riot of comedy and spectacle Swansea's Greatest-Ever Pantomime! Choreography by Cherry Willoughby produced by John Chilvers. Pink poster with black border, pink and yellow highlights, black text and colourful highlights. Electric (Modern) printing co Ltd Manchester.

Dates: Commencing Saturday 26 December c.1964

Swansea Grand Theatre, Poster, Commencing Saturday 23 December c.1967-1968

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.101
Scope and Contents

Johnny De Little, Peter Kaye, Dick Whittington. With The Manetti Twins, Roz Early, Sandra Wells, Du-Marte & Denzar, Sula Cartier, Berwick Kaler, 14 Cherry Willoughby Dancers 14, Tommy Rose. Yellow poster with pink banner, black and pink text, colourful illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Commencing Saturday 23 December c.1967-1968

Swansea Grand Theatre, Poster, Commencing Saturday 26 December c.1970-1971

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.142
Scope and Contents

Derek Roy, Dave Swann in the magnificent comedy pantomime Puss in Boots, produced by John Chilvers. Barry Hopkins, Mike Fields, Cindy Williams, Simmons Brothers, The Cherry Willoughby Dancers, Vivien Black, Colin Cresswell, George McLaren, Pavlov's Puppets, Danny O'Dea. Large yellow poster with black, red and white text, large coloured illustration. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd.

Dates: Commencing Saturday 26 December c.1970-1971

Swansea Grand Theatre, Poster, Commencing Monday 27 December c.1965-1966

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.155
Scope and Contents

Jess Conrad in Puss in Boots with Grande & Mars, Keith Harris TV's Youngest Ventriloquist as "Puss", Frank Ellis, Jennifer Creighton as "The Princess" Andrea Thorner, The 14 Cherry Willoughby Dancers, Bryan Burden as "Simple Simon". Yellow poster, black and orange text, large colourful illustrations. ELECTRIC (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd., Manchester.

Dates: Commencing Monday 27 December c.1965-1966

The Civic, Eldon Street, Barnsley Poster, Commencing Monday 27 December c.1960-1980

 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 c.1960-1980

The Civic, Eldon Street, Barnsley Poster, Commencing Monday 27 December for a season c.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 c.1965

The Civic Hall, Eldon St., Barnsley, Poster, Commencing 24 December c.1950-1970

 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 c.1950-1970

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 Coventry Theatre (Coventry Hippodrome), Poster, Opening Tuesday 26 June c.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 c.1962

The Dome, Brighton, Poster, From Tuesday 16 July - Saturday 31 August c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.82
Scope and Contents By arrangement with Brighton Corporation John Martin in association with Michael Ewbank and Miles Byrne presents Scotland's Top Television Show White Heather Club. Featuring Robin Hall & Jimmie MacGregor, George Chisholm, Ted Darling, Josephine McQueen, Brian Seivwright, The White Heather Dancers featuring Isobel James, Victor Wesley, Sylvia Henderson, Jim Johnstone and his band, produced by Iain MacFadyen. White poster with blue and red border, black and red text, white...
Dates: From Tuesday 16 July - Saturday 31 August c.1960-1980

The Famous Leeds City Varieties Poster, 27 October - 1 November

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.4
Scope and Contents

Leeds. While We're At It... Leeds Student Charity Appeal. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester. Yellow poster with black and red text, no images.

Dates: 27 October - 1 November

The Famous Leeds City Varieties Poster, Monday 4 December c.1967

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.27
Scope and Contents

Burlesque, Mike Haydn Comedy Star, Dave Konyot & Lorraine Personality and talent. Glamorous star of strip Sharon De'Large, Gerry Graham, Christine Martell, The Tricia Stone Dancers. Yellow poster with pink highlights and blue text. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Monday 4 December c.1967

The Ken Dodd Laughter Show Poster, 18 November 1985

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.74
Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal, Nottingham. Colour illustration and black and white photograph. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd., Cheadle Heath Works, Stockport.

Dates: 18 November 1985

The Regal Theatre, West St., Boston, Poster, Commencing 27 December c.1950-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.153
Scope and Contents Jack Denman presents Jimmy Jewel & Ben Warris, Leon Cortez "Widow Twankey" in the spectacular comedy pantomime Aladdin and his Magic Lamp. Constance Wayne "Aladdin", Mike Shane "Wishee Washee", Roy Maxwell, The Tops and Tina, Noel and Mavis Massey, Tina Marise - John Allan, Paul Pinder - Terry Jewel, Mavis and her poodles, Tricia Stone Dancers, Donald Thorne at the Organ. Pink poster with black and yellow borders, black and yellow text, large colourful illustrations. Printed by Electric...
Dates: Commencing 27 December c.1950-1970

The Royal Hippodrome, Seaside Road, Eastbourne, Poster, Commencing Friday 24 May c.1950-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.80
Scope and Contents

The Tommy Trinder Show starring Tommy Trinder "You Lucky People", Jill Paris, Kerry & Kaye Livingstone, The Maple Leaf Four, The Ballet Montparnasse, Danny Gray, John Handley Trio, Harry Coe, "Monsewer" Eddie Gray. Orange, red and black poster, with black, orange, red and white text. Black and white illustrations and some coloured illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd., Manchester

Dates: Commencing Friday 24 May c.1950-1980

Theatre Royal, Norwich Poster, Commencing 24 December c.1969

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.14
Scope and Contents

Norwich. Paul Elliott & Duncan C. Weldon presents The Great Comedy Pantomime, Ronnie Hilton, George Lacy in The Howard & Wyndham Production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Green background with yellow banner across the top, orange and black text, black and white photographs and coloured illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Commencing 24 December c.1969

Theatre Royal, Nottingham Poster, Monday 7 June c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.26
Scope and Contents

Don Ross presents Thanks for the Memory. Featuring a host of great musical-hall artistes. Hetty King, Randolph Sutton, Cavan O'Connor. White poster framed like a stage with red curtains and yellow trim. Red and blue text and colourful illustrations.

Dates: Monday 7 June c.1960-1980

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