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Musical performances

 Subject
Subject Source: Unesco Thesaurus

Found in 467 Collections and/or Records:

The Empire Theatre of Varieties, Belfast Programme, 25 March 1901

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.35
Scope and Contents

Chicago Ladies' Quartette. The Cecils - Duettists and Dancers. Dainez Circus. Campkin - Tramp Cyclist. The 4 famous Leggetts in comedy sketch 'Maid of Athens'. Howard Law - Character Comedian. Tambo Mora - Manipulator of Tambourines. Jessie Harper - Serio and Dancer. Gallagher and Hild - American Speciality Artistes.

Dates: 25 March 1901
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Programmes

The Euterpeon Handbill, c1833

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.147
Scope and Contents

Euterpeon at Queen's Bazaar. At the Concert Room, Queen's Bazaar. Euterpeon is a self-performing musical instrument. "Unites the full effect of a first rate Orchestre with the appropriate pauses modulations and cadences.

Dates: c1833
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Oxford Street and Holborn Handbills

The Famous Arions Handbill, 22 October c1866

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.314
Scope and Contents

Swiss Bell Ringers and Dave William the great Comic Artist. Programme describing performers with area left blank for over printing when touring, 4pp.

Dates: 22 October c1866
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

The Fete at Hightown Poster, 25 July 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.1
Scope and Contents

Special Attractions under the direction of Mr C.F. Chapman, De Milo, juggler, Ben Jackson, banjoist and comedian, Arthur Bilsborough, entertainer and comedian, Fred Lloyd, pianist, A. N. Other, speciality dancer, Will Morris, ventriloquist and entertainer, The band of the 4th R.W.F. Purple type on cream background. Printed by Edwin Jones and Son Printers.

Dates: 25 July 1923
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Posters

The Freebooters! Handbill, 24 October 1836

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.330
Scope and Contents

Serio Comic Opera at Theatre Royal, English Opera House. Printed by G Fairbrother, Exeter Court, Strand. Also operas ‘Mountain Sylph’ and ‘Pacha’s Bridal’.

Dates: 24 October 1836
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

The Gem Palace Poster, 30 September c1910 - 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.13
Scope and Contents Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Grand Cinema and Variety Entertainment, High-Class Vaudeville: The 3 Cape Girls, comediennes and long boot dancers, Dan Kirton, eccentric Scotch comedian and dancer, Ben Jackson, in banjo tricks and comedy, Electric Vaudeville: The Scalawag, Western drama, Reindeer Hunting in Norway, Her Gift, Edison drama, The Prince of Art, Selig drama, A Human Measure, Pathe comic, Trying to Fool Uncle, A.B. comedy, Colonel’s Escape, Great Kalem war drama, The Sheriff’s...
Dates: 30 September c1910 - 1923
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Posters

The Good Olde Days Poster, Commencing 28 June c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.603
Scope and Contents

Prince of Wales Theatre, Colwyn Bay. Tony Melody, Burdon and Moran, Margaret Little, Andrew Gardner, John Emms, Gladys Ambrose, Janette Rose, The Startime Dancers, Vic Riches and his music. Red and blue type on white background and illustration.

Dates: Commencing 28 June c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Variety and Music Hall Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

The Grand Circus Poster, c1880 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.10
Scope and Contents Boar Lane, Leeds. Benefit of Henderson and Stanley, Poole's World Diorama, A wringing machine, magic act, A Purse of Silver for the best imitation of Henderson and Stanley marionettes, A Purse of Silver for the best lady vocalist, The Misses Wilton and Audley, musical act, J. Sullivan and Miss Josephine, Herr Blitz, magic act, Messrs. Henderson and Stanley, marionette act, Mr H. Wilton, musical act. Black type on light brown background. Printed by The Misses Wilton and Audley, musical act,...
Dates: c1880 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

The Harry H. Hamilton's Excursions, Queen and Empire Programme, c1897

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.50
Scope and Contents Columbia, Manchester Picadilly, Liverpool Lime Street, Queenstown, S.S. Teotonic, New York, The lengend of Rip-Van-Winke, Tableaux vivant, Louisiana, New Orleans, Imperial Great Britain, Quebec, Hong Kong, Australia, The S.S. Arundel Castle, South Africa, Gibraltar, Holland, The Queenboro' Flushing route, London, Portsmouth, Windsor Castle, Harry H. Hamilton's variety organization, Flying Dillons, gymnastic act, The 4 Valladolis, acrobatic act, Japa and Japo, equilibrist act, Martinnette...
Dates: c1897
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

The Holborn Empire Programme, 19 February 1906

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.108
Scope and Contents

Black type on light brown background with floral illustration and illustration of theatre stage on the front cover, inside commercial advertising and programme listing Fred Karno's Company, Jail Birds, The Mezzettis, J.P. Ling, Jordan & Harvey, Tom Costello, The Poluski Brothers, The Carlyles, Gladys Mavius, Virginia & Piccaninnies, The Tramp's Dream on the bioscope, Miss Camilla Dalberg & Co., and sheet music for I Want to Get Away Back Home song, 4p.p.

Dates: 19 February 1906
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

The Musical Phenomenon Handbill, c1880 - 1899

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.71
Scope and Contents

Mr Richmond at 97b Quadrant. Mr Richmond giving 2 popular airs in the exact style of a snuff box”. Newspaper cutting of Diorama at Regent’s Park, and the colosseum at Regent’s park.Printed by S.G. Fairbrother, Exeter Court, Strand.

Dates: c1880 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Regent Street Handbills

The Musical Wonder Marie Handbill, 1849

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.13
Scope and Contents

The Musical Wonder Marie at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Infant pianist, vocalist, dramatic & comic. Six years old. Performing in her 'Elegant Boudoir'. Printed by Gunn, Hand Court, Holborn, 2pp.

Dates: 1849
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Egyptian Hall Handbills

The New Alhambra Theatre Programme, 12 August 1935 and during the week

 Item
Reference code: 178K50.5
Scope and Contents Devonport. The Alhambra Orchestra under the direction of Ramon Leslie, Brian Lee, Betty Auckland musical act, Holt & Furniss comedy act, Jack Avon comedy act, The Handby Celeine Trio skating act, Dale & Formby and George Formby’s dancing daughter, The Three Royces acrobatic at, The Variety Five presented by Doreen English, The Great Levante and his road show. Blue type on off white background with geometrical border on front cover, inside commercial advertising and programme in the...
Dates: 12 August 1935 and during the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Programmes

The New Alhambra Theatre Programme, 12 August 1935 and during the week

 Item
Reference code: 178K50.6
Scope and Contents Devonport. The Alhambra Orchestra under the direction of Ramon Leslie, Brian Lee, Betty Auckland musical act, Holt & Furniss comedy act, Jack Avon comedy act, The Handby Celeine Trio skating act, Dale & Formby and George Formby’s dancing daughter, The Three Royces acrobatic at, The Variety Five presented by Doreen English, The Great Levante and his road show. Blue type on off white background with geometrical border on front cover, inside commercial advertising and programme in the...
Dates: 12 August 1935 and during the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Programmes

The New Picturedrome Poster, 3 March 1913

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.7
Scope and Contents Devonport, Pictures de Luxe and refined vaudeville, George Grey and his full London company in that exciting and humane episode 'the Fighting Parson', His first skate, country woman in disguise, Tweedledum, Jack Egan and his Oo-la girls, American ragtimers, Lord Browning and Cinderella, vitagraph comedy 'Chaperon gets a Ducking', An official appointment, smart vitagraph drama 'Dupin up to his Tricks', Ben Jackson, in banjo tricks and comedy. Red and green type on white background. Printed by...
Dates: 3 March 1913
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Posters

The Olympic Circus Poster, 27 August 1824

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.22
Scope and Contents Bootham Bar, York for the benefit of Mr. Cooke. Spirit of Emulation or Trial of Talent, Gran Horse Pyramids, balancing and Herculian Feasts by Mon. Bengeerman, The Rival Vaulters, Messrs. Bridges and Bell on The Corde Volante and The Circle of Fire, Paul Pietro war Indian, Mysterios Metamorphose, A Comic Pas-de-Deux, Mons. Cline on the tightrope, Mr. Gibson introducing a concert on the clarinet, Mr. Cooke, equestrian act, Mr. M'Carrall introducing concerton on the key bugle, The Entree of...
Dates: 27 August 1824
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

The Only Liliputian Opera Co. Handbill, c1880 - 1889

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.237
Scope and Contents

Features illustration of Gens S’Armes Duet and full performance programme. On reverse information about the company. “The Largest and Smallest Ladies and Gentlemen Living in the amusing operetta of Jack the Giant Killer”, 2pp.

Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

The Only Liliputian Opera Co. Handbill, c1880 - 1889

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.238
Scope and Contents

Features illustration of The Secret and detailed press opinions. Paper advertising Opera Company with reviews on reverse, 2pp.

Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

The Only Liliputian Opera Co. Handbill, c1880 - 1889

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.239
Scope and Contents

Illustration of The Abduction and detailed press opinions. Information about Opera Company with reviews on verso, 2pp.

Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

The Russian Horn Band Handbill, 28 May 1831

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.161
Scope and Contents

An Evening Concert at Holly Bush Tavern, Hampstead. Including a ‘Dudotschka’, a Russian instrument peculiar to this company.

Dates: 28 May 1831
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / West London and Earl’s Court Handbills

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