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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, 18 July 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.176
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Horace Hunter and Company in 'Under Suspicion', Ouida Macdermott Vocal Actress, Billy Hobbs Coon Impersonator and Dancer, Doody and Wright Australian Comiques, Bertha Winder Dancer, Alec Kendall Patter Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, The Whittakers In Comedy Skit 'Dick Whittington'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. blue and red.

Dates: 18 July 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 1 August 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.177
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jack Pleasants Comedian, Jessie Merriless-la Cigale, Moon and Morris Comedians and Dancers, Millie Howell Character Vocalist, Miss Teddy Edmunds’ Company Present "The Lady Jockey" a Sporting Farce, Nellie Farrell Irish Singer, Larry Lewis Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Violet Stockelle Comedienne and Dancer, Brothers Bradshaw Acrobatic Comedians. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 1 August 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 8 August 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.178
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Chas. Austin in 'Parker P.C.' Comedy, Irene Rose Dainty Comedienne, Sanford and Lyons Comedians, Monty Walker Comedian, The Westwoods Cycling Duo, Harry Knox Comedian, Lily Eyton Vocal Comedienne, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Sammy Shields Scottish Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 8 August 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 August 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.179
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Blake and Granby Comedy, Jack Lane Comedian, Foreman and Fannan The Millionaires Percy and Harold, Tom Collins Character Comedian, Gladys Mavius Canadian Comedienne and Dancer, Walter Ellis and Company in 'The Sleepwalker', Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Josie Delaine. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 15 August 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 August 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.180
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Maide Scott Comedienne, Charles R. Whittle Comedian, The Seven Bramusas in 'Music afloat', Fred Barnes Hughes and Elliott Comedy Singing and Dancing Duo, Alfred Wood and Company in Farcical Episode 'Ten Minutes', George Lambton Swell Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Brothers Horne Comedy Boxing Sketch, Ted Waite Spasmodic Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 22 August 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 12 September 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.181
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Gilday and Fox American Hebrew Comedians, J.P. Ling Comedian and Mimic, Lillie Lassah Comedienne and Cancer, Ike and Will Scott Comic Duettists and Dancers, Arthur Woodville Light Comedian and Expert Dancer, Otto and Olga Musical Comedy Act, Nora Stockelle Comedienne, Victor Travers Comedian and Dancer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Mooney and Holbein Vaudeville Act. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 12 September 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 September 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.182
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. George Ali Animal Actor, Tom E. Hughes Comedian, Hanvarr and Lee in 'The Golfer and the Maid', May Mars In Vocal Scena 'My Persian Garden', Stacey and Williams cross Talk Comedians, Raie Walters The Fishing Girl, Will Musgrave Character Comedian, Billy Rhodes Droll Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Park’s Eton Boys Assisted by the Girton Girls In Their New Song Scena 'Speech Day at Eton College'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool....
Dates: 19 September 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 26 September 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.183
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Harry Tate in Latest Absurdity 'Flying', Dusty Rhodes Comedian, Stevens and Brett Refined Burlesque Entertainers, Mr. C. Who Sings and Talks, Sable Fern and Company in 'Boy Scouts in Camp', The Emsons Duettists and Dancers, Maude Courtney American Comedienne, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Herman Melot French Conjuror. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 26 September 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 October 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.184
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Gertie Gitana Vocalist, Mike S. Whallen Comedian and Raconteur, The 4 Vagabonds Comedy Quartettte, Milner and Storey Comedy, Frances McNulty, Bros. Ashley Comedy Boxing Sketch, Dick Geldard Light Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, H.O. Wills Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 3 October 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 31 October 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.185
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. John Terry and Mabel Lambert Farcical Impersonations, Julian Mack Topical Talking Dame, Winifred Ward Immaculate Boy, Woodhouse and Wells Comedians, Patters and Dancers, Rose Sartella American Comedian, Barry Lupino Pantomime Favourite Comedian and Dancer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Alexandre and Hughes Musical Comedians. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 31 October 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 28 November 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.186
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jennie Johns Comedienne, Tom Jones The Whimsical Welshman, Brothers Redmond Acrobatic Comedians, Fred Earle Character Comedian, Stewart and Morgan Vocal Speciality, Tod Lowen Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Colin Mail Descriptive Vocalist, Minnie Leslie and Edgar Stevens Comedy Sketch. Saturday Dec 3rd 1910. Grand Benefit Matinee in Aid Of the Widow and Children of the Late John Lomax. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red...
Dates: 28 November 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 5 December 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.187
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Dave Samuals American Hebrew Comedian, Jock Whiteford Smart Scot, George D’Albert Light Comedian, Mr and Mrs Royston Dene Assisted by Eileen Dartrey, Comedietta Sylvester Trio in 'A Drawing Room Rehersal', Introducing Their Nocturnal Dancing Display, Bernard and Weston Comedians and Dancers, Madeline Rossiter Comedienne and Dancer, Edie Anderson the Little Gem, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Charles Norton In Original Mimetic Monologues. Special Cine...
Dates: 5 December 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 26 December 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.188
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Alex. Piccard Company of Pantomimists in 'Burglars of New York', Victor’s Juveniles Mimics in Vocal and Dancing Specialities, Jenny and Joe American Kiddies in Novel Song and Dance, Lizzie Glenroy Scotch Comedienne and Dancer, John Robbs Popular Tenor, Davis and Deane Comedians and Shadow Dancers, Harry Marte Comedian and Dancer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Geo. Lambton Comedian, Leslie Harris At the Piano, Special Cine Matinees Every Monday, Thursday and...
Dates: 26 December 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 2 January 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.189
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Famous Craggs in 'Territorials or England’s Last Hope', Arthur Lennard Actor-Vocalist, The Four Royal Scots Gaelic Songs, Special Cine Matinees Every Monday, Thursday and Saturday, Fred Elton Scena at the Piano, Haig and Novel Comedy Singing and Dancing Act, F.V. St. Clair Vocalists, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Tom Joy Comedian, Roze and Calvert Comedy Act in 'Captain Kettle and his Charming, Mate'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool....
Dates: 2 January 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 6 February 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.190
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. King and Benson Comedy Act, The Four Athos Acrobats and Ball Manipulators, Russell and Held American Singing and Dancing Act, Jock McNeil Scotch Comedian and Novelty Dancer, Henry J. Harper’s Clifton Banjo Party, Pop Dearly Coon Delineator, Cissie Lupino Character Dancer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Tom Stuart Burlesque Impressions, Roze and Calvert Comedy Act, Special Cine Matinees Every Monday and Thursday. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers,...
Dates: 6 February 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 April 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.191
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. 2 Bobs (Bob Adams and Bob Alden) American Entertainers, Julian Mack Assisted by Miss Nellie Booth The Dame in Topical Talk, Holden’s Original Mannikins Vaudeville Entertainment in Miniature, Ted Waite Comedian, Cestra Juggling and Acrobatic Waiter, Boden, Wilson and Boden Speciality Dancers, Maude Vera Comedienne, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Morny Cash Lancashire Lad. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 10 April 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 17 April 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.192
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Maide Scott Comedienne, The Six Colbergs Musical Speciality, Jack Warman Comedian, Talbot and Pearce Musical Comedy, Albert Rees Vocalist, Linn and Darius Instrumental and Vocal Speciality, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Heather Belle Scotch Character Vocalist, Harry Freeman Comedian, John G. Brandon and Company Present 'The Dragon’s Claw!'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 17 April 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 24 April 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.193
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. George Gilby Comedian, Daisy Wood Burlesque Actress and Comedienne, Tally-Ho Trio! Mirth and Harmony, 3 Prestons in 'The Village of Shift ‘Em', Mr and Mrs Manning Comedy Duo Coverdale Comedian, Harold Baker The Little Man With The Big Voice. Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Josie Delaine Songs and Dances. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 24 April 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 May 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.194
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jack and Evelyn Vaudeville Act, Lew Lake and Company Comedian In Farcical Absurdity 'The Bloombsy Burglars', Jessie Templeton Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Will Norrie Lancashire Tenor, Lilly Black Comedienne, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, The Orleans Harmony and Dancing. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 15 May 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 May 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.195
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Gertie Gitana, Gene Morelle Ragged Virtuoso, Ted Curtis and Co. Vocal, Comedy and Speciality Dancing Act, Carina Sisters Musical Act, Josh Dixon Comedian and Dancer, Mabel Thorne Comedienne, Fred A Jeffs Irish Humorist, Harry Simms Light Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Phil Bransby Comedian, John Henderson and Company Including Millie Henderson in 'Under The Maple Leaf'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 22 May 1911

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