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Argyle Theatre of Varieties (c1868 - 1945)

 Organisation

Dates

  • Existence: c1868 - 1945

Biography

The Argyle Music Hall in Birkenhead was opened in 1868 and staged many variety acts of the day.

The name was changed to The Prince Of Wales Theatre from 1876 to 1890, and was used mainly to stage plays. In 1890, the focus returned to music hall and variety and the theatre was renamed the Argyle Theatre.

Manager Denis J. Clarke ran the Argyle Theatre for 45 years from 1890 to 1935 developing the theatre to make it became one of the most well known theatres in the country playing host to many variety acts of the day.

As well as music hall and variety, the Argyle Theatre often had early film and also was the first theatre to have radio broadcasts.

During the Second World War, the theatre was bombed, taking a direct hit. It was never rebuilt.

Found in 358 Collections and/or Records:

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 30 April 1894

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Reference code: 178R12.50
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The 6 Mannons in their Great Pantomimic Absurdity 'Uncle Yank', Miss Connie Ediss Vocalist and Dancer, Mr Will Hebden Vocal Comedian, Mad’lle de Rose Lady Baritone, Mr Alf Rivers Comic, Miss Kitty Clare Serio Comic, Mr Jos Dixon Dutch Comedian and Top-boot Dancer, Miss Cissie Maurice Serio Comic, Vocalist and Dancer, Mr Frank Caffrey Irish Comedian and Dancer. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and green type.

Dates: 30 April 1894

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 7 May 1894

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Reference code: 178R12.51
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Grand Production, for six nights only, by the Mannons of their Original Pantomimic Burlesque Operetta entitled Logical Lodgers Written and Invented by Mr S.H.Mannon. A powerful company of variety artist will also appear. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and green type.

Dates: 7 May 1894

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 May 1894

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Reference code: 178R12.52
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Walter Munroe Irish Comedian and Dancer, Ada Blanchem Burlesque Actress, Vocalist and dancer, The Dennisons Eccentric Knockabout Pantomimists, Carrie Anderson Serio Comic, Vocalist and Dancer, Winona Aerial Rifle Act, Mr J.T. Daniels Comedian, Vocalist and Dancer, Yates and Emslie Operatic Vocalists, Sisters Wyatt Duettists and Dancers, The Pinellis Continental Eccentric Musical Grotesque Comedians. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers,...
Dates: 14 May 1894

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 24 September 1894

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Reference code: 178R12.53
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr. G.W. Hunter 'The Mark Twain of the Music Halls', Edgar and Morgan Duettists and Dancers, Miss Lilly Burnand Popular London Star, The Korries in Their Cunning, refined and Clever Entertainment, 'Le Jardin de Musique', Miss Connie Ediss Vocalist and Dancer, Alf Asher Comedian and Dancer, Dan Idle Thinnest Man in the World, The O’Malleys Irish Comedians. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and blue type.

Dates: 24 September 1894

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 December 1894

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Reference code: 178R12.54
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Les Donatos Marvels of Equilibrium, Force, and Fun! Twenty to Thirty Minutes of Perpetual Motion. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.

Dates: 3 December 1894

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 December 1894

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Reference code: 178R12.55
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Les Donatos Marvels of Equilibrium, Force, and Fun!, Billy Seward Negro Comedian, Miss Edith St. Clair Serio Comedienne, Mr Arthur Albert Actor, Vocalist and Comedian, Miss Millie Varcoe Serio Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Mr. J. Pheyey Eccentric Character Comedian, Mr Harry Maxam Eccentric Comedian and Expert Dancer, The Boundy and Glynn, Continental Troupe of Ladies Instrumentalists, Vocalists and Dancers. Monday next Evans and Luxmore. Printed by S....
Dates: 3 December 1894

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 December 1894

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Reference code: 178R12.56
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Evans and Luxmore Musical Comedy Team, Miss Louie Cassatti Tyrolean Operatic Ballad Vocalist, The Boston Twins Comedians, Burlesque Boxers and Pantomimists, Miss Lily May Serio-Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Walter Rignold Comedian, The American sisters Duettists, vocalists and Dancers, Miss Lydia Dudley Vocalist and Dancer, Mr James Taylor Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Green and purple type.

Dates: 10 December 1894

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 31 December 1894

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Reference code: 178R12.57
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Hulines Musical Clowns, Mr Edward Crime Famous Basso, Vosper King of Necromancers and Mimics, The Lyric Glee Singers, Mssrs C. Aspinall, G. Raper, W.H. Atkinson and E. Grime, Miss May Irving Serio Comedienne, Brothers Douglas Risley Performers and Acrobats, Mr Jim Woods Comedian, Messrs. Ryan and Hall Chinese Pantomimists. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red, blue and yellow type.

Dates: 31 December 1894

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 4 February 1895

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Reference code: 178R12.58
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Messrs. Ardel and the Brothers Donaldson in Pantomime Sketch Scenes at the Zoo, Leslie Merrie Serio comic and Ballad Vocalist, Mr. Leonard Palmer the Musical Officer of the Musical Palmers in an amusing Military Monologue 'Lively after Parade', Lillie Sweeney Song and Dance Artists and Lady Side-Drummer, Nat Clifford The Rapidly Rising Star Comedian and Dancer, Arthur Picardo Character Comedian and Expert Dancer, The McConnell Family Premier...
Dates: 4 February 1895

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 April 1895

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Reference code: 178R12.59
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Miss Marie Tyler Popular London Star, Farrell and Willmot Irish Comedians, Quinton Gibson Female Impersonator, Frankie Milton Light Comedienne and Dancer, Harry Shaw Black Speciality Artiste, Alf Robins Juvenile Mimic, Jenny Primrose Burlesque Actress, Vocalist and Dancer, Miss Edith St. Clair Comedienne. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and blue type.

Dates: 22 April 1895

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 June 1895

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Reference code: 178R12.60
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Splendid Oriental Spectacle China, or a Night in Pekin! Performed by 100 Birkenhead Children and Professor Selkirk and Family, Mr Alf Chester Actor Vocalist, Ethel Lear Ballad and Descriptive Vocalist, Kate King Character Comedian and Tyrolean Vocalists, Harry Towers Swell Comedian, Marie Osborne Serio Comic Vocalist and American Song and Dance Artiste, West and Ellis American Knockabout comedians. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool....
Dates: 10 June 1895

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 8 July 1895

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Reference code: 178R12.61
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Frank Caffrey Irish Comedian and Dancer, Marie Olive Ballad and Descriptive Vocalist, The Four Valladolis Acrobatic Tableaux Vivants, Miss Lizzie Chase Vocalist and Dancer, Fred Hastings Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Gaertner and Richards Sleigh Bell Act, Miss Margery Glen Serio Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Mr Walter Kino Comic Actor Vocalist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and blue type.

Dates: 8 July 1895

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 July 1895

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Reference code: 178R12.62
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Tom Woottwell Loose-legged Comedian, Lillian Robina Serio Comic Vocalist, Burlesque Artiste and Dancer, Mr Ike Scott and Son Comedians and Dancers, Leslie Clare Baritone and Descriptive Vocalist, The Foster Combination in Military Burlesque 'His Last Chance', Joe Edmonds Negro Performer, Banjoist and Dancer, Madge Norman Serio Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Mr. J.P.Curlett Irish Character Comedian, Vocalist and Dancer. Monday Next, The Hartlows and...
Dates: 15 July 1895

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 29 July 1895

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Reference code: 178R12.63
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Quinns in Clever Absurdity, 'Baby the Judge', Madeline May Burlesque Actress and Skipping Rope Dancer, Mr George Kingston Eccentric Comedian, Mad’lle Fulton operatic and Ballad Vocalist, Mrs. Butler Stanhope accompanied by Master Ottwell and Miss Lalla Stanhope in their Laughable Sketch, 'A Husband for Twenty Minutes', Musical Minim (Gertrude) Vocalist and refined Musical Artiste, Raymond Synnott Vocal Comedian, Messrs. Newman and Downes...
Dates: 29 July 1895

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 November 1895

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Reference code: 178R12.64
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr George Lashwood Comedian, Annie Howe Serio Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Mr Harry Lester Vocal Comedian, Messrs. Clio and Rochelle American Variety Entertainers, Jesse Burton Descriptive Vocalist, Mr J. H. Hurst Vocal Comedian, Jos. Dixon Character Vocalist and Dancer, Miss Lily Marney Irish Comedienne. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and blue type.

Dates: 11 November 1895

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 18 November 1895

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Reference code: 178R12.65
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Arthur Lennard Singer, Lizzie Fletcher Serio Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Bon-Bon and Artino Knockabout Gymnasts, Mr Will Evans (Late of Evans and Luxmore) Musical Eccentric Comedian and Acrobatic Dancer, Bessie Raine Descriptive Vocalist and Burlesque Actress, Mr W.R. Sykes Descriptive and Actor Vocalist, Little Emily Juvenile Comedian, The Brantfords in 'Prof. Muddlehead'. Monday Next, Millie Hylton. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers,...
Dates: 18 November 1895

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 February 1896

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Reference code: 178R12.66
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Bonhairs Acrobatical Experts. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.

Dates: 3 February 1896

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 9 March 1896

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Reference code: 178R12.67
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Tom Costello Comedian and Vocalist, Miss Lily Lever Ballad and Descriptive Vocalist, Mr Carl Ostend Characteristic and Female Impersonator, The Alexander Trio in Their Unique Eccentricities, Miss Daisy De Roy Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Mr George Watson Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Miss Flo Varley Serio Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Johnny Alexander’s Pantomime Company in 'The Actors!'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool....
Dates: 9 March 1896

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 16 March 1896

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Reference code: 178R12.68
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Oakland and Thompson American Duettists, Pugoal Brothers with Their Marvellous Performing and Wrestling Bears, Mr Tom Woottwell Loose-Legged Comedian, Miss Bessie Coleman Serio Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Laurence Barclay Comedian and Dancer, Mr Harry Leander Comedian, Miss Florrie Villier Male Impersonator, Clarence and Bell Comedian and Dancers. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type

Dates: 16 March 1896

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 August 1896

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Reference code: 178R12.69
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Charles Seel Character Comedian, Miss Myra May Soprano Vocalist, Brothers Howard Second Sight Performance, Nora Conner Serio Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Bennett and Martell Knockabout Comedians, Vocalists and Dancers, Little Tony Character Comedian, Miss Kate Toole London Burlesque Actress, Maud Needha Serio and Ballad Vocalist, George Spry and Florrie Austin Vaudeville Artistes. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.

Dates: 10 August 1896

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