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Musical performances

 Subject
Subject Source: Unesco Thesaurus

Found in 467 Collections and/or Records:

Central Hall Poster, 25 September c1900 - 1920

 Item — Frame Fred Holmes Frame 3: Series 178R34
Reference code: 178R34.6
Scope and Contents

Norfolk Street, Sheffield. Jasper Redfern's Animated Pictures and Vaudeville Entertainment. Gravetta and Parr - impersonators, comedy and juggling. Percy Farrimonde - singer. Madame Gavetta - vocalist. Stanert and Yondi - musical entertainers. Imperial Concert Orchestra. Printed by Jas Neville, 134 Carver St. Moorhead, Sheffield. Blue type on off white background with blue border.

Dates: 25 September c1900 - 1920

Charles Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0069
Scope and Contents

The Charles Taylor collection is a fine example of Taylor’s of Wombwell printers’ posters, which highlight changes in printing techniques, fashion and taste within the popular entertainment industry. Included are examples of posters for pantomimes, fairs and circuses. The collection also contains handbills and other advertising material.

Dates: c1937 - 1989

Chelsea Palace Theatre Poster, Week commencing Monday 31 August 1931

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.163
Scope and Contents

Shaun Glenville Irish Comedian, Florrie Forde chorus singer, Archie Glen Ben Said the funjuror, The Hearnes, Pauline Crothers and her violin, The London six-Harmony, burlesque, Dancing. Blue and red type on white background. Printed by John Waddington ltd., 108 Albion Road, Stoke Newington.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 31 August 1931

Chester Royalty Theatre Poster, Week commencing 4 July 1932

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.11
Scope and Contents

Colin Wark presents, Troise and the Mandoliers, Gerard Snoeck the squeeze-box merchant, Handby Celeine Trio in skatorial moments, Mayfair Sisters two grass widows in something different, Bert Hopping mountain of mirth, Betty Bruce feminine but funny, Ivor John from Covent Garden & Carl Rosa Opera Co., Revill and Syd versatility personified. Blue and red type on cream background. Printed by Taplen & Paddock Printers, Cuppin Street, Chester.

Dates: Week commencing 4 July 1932

Church of the Holy Spirit Poster, 9 July 1927

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.19
Scope and Contents

Harlescot Shrewsbury. Grand Dance. Special Engagement of Professor Dan Leano’s No. II Famous Novelty dance Orchestra. Contains photographs. Printed by Edwin Jones & Son, Printers, 5 Argyle Street, Wrexham.

Dates: 9 July 1927

Circus Friends Association Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0122
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a large library of books and journals, as well as archival material including posters, programmes, photographs, films, handbills, research material, scrapbooks, original artwork and many other items of ephemera relating to British, Irish and European circuses

Dates: 1795 - 2020

Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1965 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.29-131
Scope and Contents

Circus posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: c1965 - 1979

City Varieties Leeds Poster, 25 - 27 October c1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.153
Scope and Contents

‘An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends’ portrayed by Steve King with Duggie Chapman. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 25 - 27 October c1979

Civic Hall Camberly Poster, 21 April c1970 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.177
Scope and Contents

Ralph reader with his ‘Stars of Tomorrow’, Gordon Glenn broadcasting accordionist, Margaret White and her music, The Jenny Set, Johnny Clamp, Gerrie Raymond. Red and black.

Dates: 21 April c1970 - 1989

Civic Theatre Mansfield Poster, Monday 25 - Saturday 30 April 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.184
Scope and Contents

The Al Jolson Minstrel Show featuring Clinton Ford. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: Monday 25 - Saturday 30 April 1977

Civic Theatre Poster, Thursday 1 December 1983

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.164
Scope and Contents

Barnsley. Matt Monroe and Syd Lawrence and his orchestra. Yellow and blue type on white background. Printed by Walkers Printers, Barnsley.

Dates: Thursday 1 December 1983

Civic Theatre Poster, Thursday 17 July 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.166
Scope and Contents

Barnsley. Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. Purple type with photograph.

Dates: Thursday 17 July 1980

Cliff Marston and Cedric Conway Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0021
Scope and Contents

Photographic collection of fairground lorries, rides, shows, organs and preservation vehicles at various fairs and rallies as well as notebooks, correspondence and newspaper cuttings.

Dates: 1949 - 1992

Colne Municipal Hall Poster, 19 April 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.175
Scope and Contents

The Dixie Minstrel Show featuring John Boulter with Reg Lester and David Lee. Red and black with border.

Dates: 19 April 1976

Colonnade Theatre de Luxe, 24 June 1912

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.15
Scope and Contents

Leamington, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and comedy, Forotten Clue, Lumbering in Brazil, The Hobo, Mind the Paint, Feudal Debt, a storyof the Kentucky Hills, Pathes Gazette, 1st Edition, Shamus O’Brien in 2 acts and 34 scenes, Studies in Aquatic Life, Bolster’s Infatuation, Just Like a Woman, Pathes’ Gazette, 2nd Edition, Rall and Tando, comedy duo 'The Doctor and The Serio'. White red and blue type on white background with red border. Printed by Maisey and Son printers.

Dates: 24 June 1912

Colonnade Theatre De Luxe Poster, 24 June 1912

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.3
Scope and Contents

Leamington, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and comedy, Rall and Tando, comedy duo 'The Doctor and The Serio'. Blue and red type on white background with red border. Printed by Malsey and Son printers.

Dates: 24 June 1912

Corn Exchange Assembly Rooms Poster, Monday 16 December c1901

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.50
Scope and Contents

Preston. Poole's & Young's New Diorama of Turkey, Cyprus, England and our Great Indian Empire, Poole's & Young's Excursions to the East, A Splendid Band and Staff of Vocals. Black type on white background around the edges, in the centre colour illustration of a war battle.

Dates: Monday 16 December c1901

Corn Exchange Poster, Thursday 3 October c1889

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.56
Scope and Contents

Wantage. The Royal English Opera and Burlesque Company, Faust and Marguerite, The Waterman, patronaged by Col. Loyd Lindsay, Maritana, The Field of the Cloth of Gold, Fra Diavolo, The Swish Cottage, pianist and conductor Mr J.M. Chamberlin. Black type on silk. Printed by J. Lewis & Co. Pinters &c., Wantage.

Dates: Thursday 3 October c1889

Coronation Day Handbill, 1855

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.173
Scope and Contents

Orchestral Band of the Company at Crystal Palace. Variety of acts including Balloon Ascents, Comic Ballet and Steam carrousels. Printed by: T.K. Burt and Co., Wine Office Court, Fleet Street.

Dates: 1855

County Borough Of Southport Pier Head Poster, c1940 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.241
Scope and Contents

Fred E. Rayne presents The Tonics, Joe Hodson comedian, Rene Rayne soubrette, Helen Allayne musical comedy soprano, Arthur Dixon Pianist Entertainer, Frank Elans entertainer, Mamie Benson The Versatility Girl, Teddie Stanton comedian, Doris Foskett a smile and a song. Red and black type on white background. Printed by ‘Visiter’. Printing Works, Tulketh Street.

Dates: c1940 - 1949