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Performers

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4353 Collections and/or Records:

Posters, c1887 - 2010

 Series
Reference code: 178R27
Scope and Contents

Circus, variety, pantomime and magic posters including Argyle theatre, Liverpool Empire, Blackpool Tower Circus, Robert Brothers, Austen Brothers, Sorcar, Vesta Tilley, Ken Dodd, Dan Leno, Florrie Forde and others.

Dates: c1887 - 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection

Posters, 2013

 Series
Reference code: 178R40
Scope and Contents

Circus Central posters.

Dates: 2013
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Family La Bonche Project Collection

Posters, c1920 - 1939

 Series
Reference code: 178R38
Scope and Contents

British theatre posters presenting Handby Celeine acts among others.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection

Posters, 1937 - 1964

 Series
Reference code: 178R56
Scope and Contents

Circus and variety posters featuring the Digger Pugh Girls. In various languages.

Dates: 1937 - 1964
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Digger Pugh Collection

Posters, c1900 - 1959

 Series
Reference code: 178R43
Scope and Contents

Various circus and variety performers posters including Koringa.

Dates: c1900 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Richley Collection

Posters, c1800 - 2011

 Series
Reference code: 178R47
Scope and Contents

A wide range of British and international circus and menagerie posters ranging from the 19th to the 21st century including Astley's Amphitheatre, Pablo Fanque, Polito, Bostock and Wombwell, Ducrow, Cooke, Hengler, Sanger, Smart, Gerry Cottle, Bertram Mills, Chipperfield's, Robert Brothers, Fossett, Blackpool Tower, Billy Russell, Belle Vue, Great Yarmouth Hippodrome, Austen Brothers and many more.

Dates: c1800 - 2011
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Posters, 1994 - 2017

 Series
Reference code: 178R28
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

This collection contains research material, business records, grant applications, project planning documents, contracts, programmes, posters, handbills, newpaper cuttings and other records relating to Marisa Carnesky's career as a showwoman. The records comprise the production and travelling of Marisa's shows including Carnesky's Ghost train, SmutFest, Jewess Tattoess, Dragon Ladies, Chamber of Horrors, Dystopia, Magic War, The Incredible Bleeding Woman and Tarot Drome.

Dates: 1994 - 2017
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection

Posters, 1900 - 1905

 Series
Reference code: 178R34
Scope and Contents

Collection of posters mainly relating to Jasper Redfern's Motion Pictures, as well as other entertainments and events.

Dates: 1900 - 1905
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection

Posters, c1950 - 1954

 Series
Reference code: 178R29
Scope and Contents

Posters for various performances showcasing Hamilton Kaye amongst other performers, from the early 1950s.

Dates: c1950 - 1954
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection

Posters, 1988 - 2012

 File
Reference code: 178R6
Scope and Contents

Skinning the Cat circus posters.

Dates: 1988 - 2012
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Skinning the Cat Collection

Posters Related to Gerry Cottle's and Austen Brothers Circuses, c1960-2005

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R47.913-1071
Scope and Contents

Geery Cottle and Austen Brothers Circus posters including, Gerry Cottle's Circus, Cottle and Austen's London Festival Circus, Cottle and Austen Combined Circus, The New Cottle and Austen Electric Circus, Austen Brothers Circus, Circus of Horrors, Continental Circus Berlin, The Moscow State Circus, The Chinese State Circus, Cottle Sisters Circus, The Rainbow Circus, and others

Dates: c1960-2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters

Powell Bros. Victory Circus and Zoo Poster, Wednesday 7 May 1946

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.39
Scope and Contents

Redditch, Beoley Road. The Sensation of 1946, The Lady over the Lions, performed by Janet, earial act, Alexis trick rider, Tony and Partner comedy wire act, Eve on top of the globe, funny clowns, Les Freres acrobatic tumbling act, Zadowsky Troupe equestrian act, The Flying Demons earial act, The Crackerjacks wild west act, Squibs and Jojo clowns, 2 miniature Shetland ponies, Sonya Allan's performing lions. Red and blue type on off white background with illustration of lion on centre left.

Dates: Wednesday 7 May 1946
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Powell's Circus Royal Poster, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.30
Scope and Contents London Street, Greenwich. Sir John Falstaff, Shylock and Richard The Third, Mr. Powell, Madlle La Fayette and Mr. Henderson upon three tightropes, Mamaluke Chiefs, Mr. C. Adams and the Inca of Peru or Sun Worshipper, Mr. Brown aerial Pole Dance, Mr. Samwell, Old English act, Messrs. Brown and Grant, the Indian Rubber Men, Master Polaski in The Little Grenadier, Master J. Hengler in Cries of London, Mrs. Henderson as the Maid of Saragossa, Mr. Powell as Sir John Falstaff, Shylock, Richard...
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Powell's Circus Royal Poster, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.32
Scope and Contents Bridge Road, Hammersmith, Monday 24th April and two following evenings. Mr. Powell and the Infant Equestrians on The Sprite of the Morning Star, Mons. Hengler on the tightrope, Master John Hengler, Master Polaski as the Hihgland Laddie equestrian act, Mr. Grant, strongman on Iron Arm, Little Grenadier or Lilliputian Warrior, still vaulting, Mr. Thorpe on the slack rope, Mr. Adams on Massaroni, The Brigand of the Alpes, King Arthur, The Sylph of the Circle, Morning Star, Jack the Giant...
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Press Article on Ghost Train, 9 May 2004

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.56
Scope and Contents

Two page article with photographs on Th eSunday Times Culture magazine.

Dates: 9 May 2004
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Ghost Train Show Business Records

Press Articles, 2003

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 6: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.47
Scope and Contents

Press articles downloaded from the online Los Angeles Times.

Dates: 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Business Record Related to the Jewess Tattooess, Ghost Train and The Girl from Nowhere Projects

Press Material for Ghost Train, 2 March 2000 - 7 April 2010

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 12: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.160
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings and press reviews of Ghost Train.

Dates: 2 March 2000 - 7 April 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Ghost Train Show Business Records

Press Reviews and Articles, 1995 - 2003

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 6: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.39
Scope and Contents

List of press reviews from various newspapers and magazines about Marisa's work.

Dates: 1995 - 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Business Record Related to the Jewess Tattooess, Ghost Train and The Girl from Nowhere Projects

Prince Edward Theatre Programme, 1993

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.94
Scope and Contents

London. The new Gershwin musical comedy Crazy for You, Kirby Ward, Ruthie Henshall, Avril Angers, Chris Langham and others. Includes three fold lose programme and contains colour photographs of the acts, 60p.p.

Dates: 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

Prince of Wales Circus, Scarborough Hippodrome Poster, c1900 - 1920

 Item — Sleeve Fred Holmes Sleeve 1: Series 178R34
Reference code: 178R34.1
Scope and Contents

Jasper Redfern's Vaudeville and Animated Picture Company. Prof. Gillin - Ventriloquist. The Falcons - Acrobats and Hand-Balancers. Master Leonard Ankers - Boy Comedian. Madame McMullen - Soprano Vocalist. Mr. Charlton Howarth - Tenor Vocalist. Mdlle. Dulcie Murielle - Solo Pianist. Printed by G. A. Pindar, 45 St. Thomas Street, Scarborough. Handwritten bill listing on the back from 'Ye Devonshire Halle'. Black on yellow.

Dates: c1900 - 1920
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Posters

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