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Performers

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1147 Collections and/or Records:

Electric Public Hall Poster, 29 December c1910 - 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.11
Scope and Contents

Exmouth, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and witticisms. White, blue and red type on white background.

Dates: 29 December c1910 - 1923

Endresz Brothers Aerial Act Advertising Pamphlet, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.16
Scope and Contents

Red and white photograph of the performers in mid-air on the front cover, inside red type and photograhs of Maureen Frances and the Endresz Brothers performing and photograph on back cover, 2p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Enquirer Printing Company Collection

 Collection
Reference code: NFA0125
Scope and Contents

This collection of printed material produced by the Enquirer Job Printing Company contains American sideshow and freak show posters mainly from the Ripley’s ‘Believe it or Not’ franchise and a poster sampler that was taken around by salesmen from the company.

Dates: 1869; c1930 - 1949

Fairfield Christmas Circus Programme, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.186
Scope and Contents

26 December to 23 January. Black and white illustration of clown and elephant on a red background on front cover, inside black and white photographs of acts and performed, programme in the centre, brief history of Fairfield and commercial advertising, 10p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Family La Bonche Project Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0113
Scope and Contents

Posters, a book, a postcard, project newspaper and 3 promotional handbills.

Dates: 2013 - 2014

Festival Circus Presented by Robert Bros. Circus Programme, 1953

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.113
Scope and Contents

Red type on off white background with illustration of a clown in red on the front cover and programme inside with illustrations, 2p.p.

Dates: 1953

Festival of the Music Hall Poster, 11 November 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.610
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. The Gorgeous Gaiety Girls, Mr Chairman and a cast of favourite artistes. Red and blue type on white background and illustration.

Dates: 11 November 1974

Films, 1979 - 1983

 Series
Reference code: 178D17
Scope and Contents

Circus films on VHS by Thames Television, including Billy Smart's Christmas and Easter circus and Big Top Variety Show.

Dates: 1979 - 1983

Films, 1927 - 2007

 Series
Reference code: 178D13
Scope and Contents

Compilation of circus films showing acts on the ring as well as interviews with performers and proprietors, mainly produced by tv companies in the UK and Europe. Many of them narrated in German.

Dates: 1927 - 2007

Fossett Bros. Circus Poster, c1965 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.53
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. The Foscetti Sisters trapeze, Freda and Frenchi juggling act. Red and black type on yellow background. Contains illustration.

Dates: c1965 - 1969

Fossett Bros. Circus Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.34
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Bobo musical Clown, Judy horse with the Human Brain. Red and Black type on yellow background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Fossett Bros. Circus Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.36
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Rodeo, Bobo musical clown. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Fossett Bros. Circus Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.37
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Rodeo, Bobo musical clown, Freda and Frenchi International Juggler.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Fossett Bros. Circus Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.38
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Rodeo, Bobo musical clown, Henleo Indian Fire Eater, Freda and Frenchi International Juggler. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Fossett's Circus Photographs, c1930 - 1949

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C108.10-48
Scope and Contents

Behind the scenes black and white photographs of circus performers and animals from Fossett's Circus, mostly original but some are modern reproductions.

Dates: c1930 - 1949

Fossett's Circus Research Material, c1900 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178B30.6
Scope and Contents

Two colour photocopies of Fossett's circus posters.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Fossett’s Famous Circus Programme, 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.5
Scope and Contents

Zoko fire eating, Sword Swallowing, The Duo Shandra roller balancers supreme, Bobo and Toni-clowns, Carlos Michele knife throwing, Elvin Pohl Juggler, Marcus and Rosita Strongman, Family Koon Quam Chinese group and elephants, lions and crocodiles. Clown illustraion with photos, 4p.p.

Dates: 1975

Fred Holmes Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0065
Scope and Contents

A collection of material including posters, programmes, handbills, newspaper cuttings and photographs relating to the shows of Jasper Redfern mainly in the Sheffield and surrounding areas. The collection was created by Fred Holmes who was a manager for Jasper Redfern of Sheffield, a pioneer of early film and exhibition. Jasper Redfern was the first man to show films in Sheffield. Also included in the collection is correspondence between Fred Holmes and Jasper Redfern.

Dates: c1895 - 1925

Gaiety Theatre Ayr Poster, 22 March 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.174
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 22 March 1976

Gaiety Theatre Ayr Poster, Season commencing 25 October 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.204
Scope and Contents

Malcolm Vaughan in ‘Those Golden Years of Music Hall’ with all star company. Red, blue and black with curtains.

Dates: Season commencing 25 October 1976