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Singing

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 407 Collections and/or Records:

Marina Palace of Varieties Handbill, 23 August 1897

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.223
Scope and Contents

Lydia Dreams - Ventriloquist and Artist in Black and White, Steve Cooke - Comedian, Minnie Fortescue - Comedienne and Burlesque Artiste, Professor Duprez - Magician, Miss Daisy Clements - Soubrette, Miss Nellie Tabrar - Singer, and Fred Pollard at Ramsgate. Also Farcical sketch, ‘Charley’s Uncle’ and Louis Duprez and his Hypnotised dogs. Printed by W. Jennings, Thanet Advertiser, Ramsgate.

Dates: 23 August 1897
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Handbills for Venues Outside London

Messrs J. and G. Poole's New Dioramic Excursions Programme, c1880

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.9
Scope and Contents Druid's Hall, Redruth, Monday 4 October, until Saturday 16 October, Depicting the most important events during the last three years in the East, also Afghan and Zulu wars, Map of Europe, The journey through India, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Mrs. Hartwell, singing act, Mr. T. Maclangan, impersonation act, Mr. Oscar J. Hartwell, late of the Royal Poytechnic Institution, London, The band conducted by Mr. Carl Webb. Black type on yellow background with line border on front covern inside...
Dates: c1880
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole and Young New Dioramic Programme, 4 August 1879

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.19
Scope and Contents Grand Concert Hall and Skating Rink, West Street, Brighton, Zulu War, Russia, Turkey, Cyprus, India, Afghanistan, Germany, Europe, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Miss Mable de Verne, singing act, Mr Frank Freeland, impresonation act, Professor Alexander, ventriloquist act, The band conducted by Mr Jas. Montague. Blue type on pink background and wavy border on the front cover, inside programme, on back cover Liverpool press reviews and listing of variety acts. Printed by Stafford and...
Dates: 4 August 1879
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole Bros. New Dioramic, Excursions Programme, 28 March 1881

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.2
Scope and Contents Assambly Rooms, Cheltenham, General Sir F. Roberts' triumphal entry into Cabul with the British Forces, Messrs. Poole Bros. new dioramic, Excursions depicting the most important events of the last two years in Afghanistan and South Africa, The new exhibition illustrating a journey to the capitals of Europe, Scenes in St. Petersburgh, Tour of the Swiss Alps, Opinions of the Bristol Press, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Miss Jennie Bowmaker, singing act, The Great Maclagan, impersonation...
Dates: 28 March 1881
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole Bros. New Dioramic, Excursions Programme, 9 May 1881

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.3
Scope and Contents Theatre Royal, Gloucester, General Sir F. Roberts' triumphal entry into Cabul with the British Forces, Messrs. Poole Bros. new dioramic, Excursions depicting the most important events of the last two years in Afghanistan and South Africa, The new exhibition illustrating a journey to the capitals of Europe, Scenes in St. Petersburgh, Tour of the Swiss Alps, Opinions of the Bristol press, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Miss Jennie Bowmaker, singing act, The Great Maclagan, impersonation...
Dates: 9 May 1881
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole, The World Programme, 25 September 1882

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.1
Scope and Contents Public Hall, Smethwick, Entry of General Sir Garnet Wolseley into Cairo with British Forces, Alexandria bombarded, on fire and in ruins!, England to Malta, Turkey, Cyprus, The Holy Land, Egypt, Zululand, India, Afghanistan, Russia, Germany, Holland and Belgium, Bombardment of Alexandria, Scenes of Cairo and the Suez Canal, Mr J. Sullivan and Miss Josephine, excelsior black and white duologists and versatile artistes, Herr Blitz, magic act, Mr Horace Wilton, comic singing. Black type on...
Dates: 25 September 1882
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole's Gigantic Pictorial Enterprise Programme, 14 August 1882

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.18
Scope and Contents Exchange Rooms, New Street, Birmingham, Egypt and the world, Bombardment of Alexandria, Cairo, The Suez Canal, London, South Africa, Afghanistan, India, Assassination of the Szar, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Prince of Wales Minstrels, Mr Charles Ernest, singing act, Mr J. Richards, musical act, Mr Horace Wilton, comedy musical act, Mr Felix Somers, ventriloquist act, Herr Blitz, magic act, Mr Oscar Hartwell, The orchestra conducted by Mr B. Simpson. Black type on pink background with...
Dates: 14 August 1882
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole's New Dioramic Excursions Programme, 17 October 1881

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.17
Scope and Contents Temperance Hall, Tredegar, Afghanistan and South Africa, Capitals of Europe, France, Italy, Germany, Russia, Austria, Bulgaria, Turkey in Europe, Constantinople, Cyprus, Entry of our Troops into Cabul under the command of General Roberts, The Ameer's Palace, General Burrows' disaster or great battle of Khussk-I-Nakhud, The Kojak-pass, City of Candahar, General Roberts great victory, The Kremlin, Viena, Berlin, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Messrs Henri and Pointer, musical act, Mr...
Dates: 17 October 1881
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Morecambe Tower Theatre, Ballroom and Gardens Poster, 6 July 1914

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.17
Scope and Contents Grand Burnely Holiday Programme, Little Nap, 'The Wonderful Chimpanzee', Bros. Costello, acrobatic comedians, Rowland, the brainstorm juggler assisted by Kitty Grenelle, Sunday 12th July His Majesty’s 2nd Battalion Seaforth, Highlanders Band, Fredrica’s Wonderful Terriers, Jeane Le Roy, comedienne and singer, Ben Jackson, banjo comic act, Animated pictures on the Casinograph, Lewis T. Dalrymple’s Co. The 6 Sailors, 6 Girls, vocal and dancing miniature revue, Rob, Ivy, Lyn in 'The Garden of...
Dates: 6 July 1914
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Posters

Morecambe Tower Theatre, Ballroom and Gardens Programme, 6 July 1914

 Item
Reference code: 178K40.1
Scope and Contents Grand Burnley Holiday Programme, Little Nap, 'The Wonder Chimpanzee', Bros. Costello, acrobatic comedians, Rowland the brainstorm juggler assisted by Kitty Grenelle, Dancing twice daily, music by the Scarlet Casino Orchestra, M.C. Mr A.H. Brown, His Majesty’s 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders Band, Fredrica’s Wonderful Terriers Jeane Le Roy, comedienne and singer, Ben Jackson, comedian and banjoist Animated pictures on the casinograph, Lewis T. Dalryple’s Co. The 6 Sailor Girls, Rob,...
Dates: 6 July 1914
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Programmes

Mother Goose Poster, Week commencing 27 December 1954

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.331
Scope and Contents

Stockton Hippodrome. Billy Eaves, Sandy Daw, Harry Dawson, Edina Mason, Eddie Bewicke, Gilda Russell, Kathleen Laing, Jose Mykova, Griff Kendall, John Hammond, Regal Girls, Aerial Kenways and Carillon Girls Choir. Red and blue.

Dates: Week commencing 27 December 1954
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

New Corn Exchange Poster, Monday 31 March 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.22
Scope and Contents Rochester. Mr Joseph Poole's Myriorama, Picturesque Trips Abroad to All Parts of the Globe, The Nile Expedition, Staley in Africa, The Falls of Niagara, The Goodwin Sands, London by Day and Night, The Queen's Visit to Westminster Abbey, Ireland, Lakes of Killarney, Scenes of Liverpool, Poole's Acme Combination Company, Alvantee, Mr Harry Stewart, Professor le Ray, Miss Jessie Arnelli, Le Petite Madlle. De Lisle, Mr R.H.A. Williams, Mr Bob Desmond, Mr C.W. Wilmott. Blue type on white...
Dates: Monday 31 March 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

New Hall Poster, 27 July and during the week c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.10
Scope and Contents

Bargoed. The Three Royces equilibrists, Willis & James in vocal and comedy tit-bits, Arthur Baynes vocal and patter comedian, Tambo & Tambo juggling clowns, Handby Celeine Trio comedy and skating act, The Wadeleys entertainers, Musical Dawson, The Canary choir animal act. Red and blue type on cream background with red, blue and cream border in geometrical pattern. Printed by Wilsons Printers, Leicester.

Dates: 27 July and during the week c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Posters

New Palace Theatre, Hull Poster, 18 August 1902

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

Millie Hylton. Maisamos - Musical Grotesques. Alice Cooke - Transformation Dancer. Sisters Morgan - Duettists and Dancers. Ross and Grayson - Comedians. Redfern's Pictures - The Coronation of King Edward VII. Sybil St. Elmo - Vocalist. O'Connor and Brady - Knockabout Comedians. Little Gitana - Child Vocalist. Glenroy Troupe. Edwin Boyde - Comedian. Red and green.

Dates: 18 August 1902
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Posters

North Pier New Pavilion Poster, Commencing 18 May 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.117
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Dave Norris assisted by Billy Smith, Collinson & Breen comics, Robert Wilson tenor, Ingrid Hageman soprano, Helga Stone impressionist, Terry’s Juveniles, Pat Martin, Iris Kirkwhite Dancers, Eddie Ready & Joy, Bram Martin and his Broadcasting Orchestra. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: Commencing 18 May 1945
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

North Pier New Pavilion Poster, Commencing 18 May 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.118
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Dave Norris assisted by Billy Smith, Collinson & Breen comics, Robert Wilson tenor, Ingrid Hageman soprano, Helga Stone impressionist, Terry’s Juveniles, Pat Martin, Iris Kirkwhite Dancers, Eddie Ready & Joy, Bram Martin and his Broadcasting Orchestra. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: Commencing 18 May 1945
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

North Pier New Pavilion Poster, Commencing Friday 14 May 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.119
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Lawrence Wright’s ‘On With the Show’, Bunny Doyle, Sylvia Cecil soprano, Betty Jumel, Redvers Llewellyn baritone, Dancing Debutantes, Jack Leonard, Marca Rita, Jimmy Campbell and his orchestra, Alec Halls, Francois & Marie. Red and blue type on white background. Printed by Stafford & Co., ltd., Printers, Netherfield, Nottm.

Dates: Commencing Friday 14 May 1948
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

North Pier New Pavilion Poster, Commencing Friday 14 May 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.120
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Lawrence Wright’s ‘On With the Show’, Bunny Doyle, Sylvia Cecil soprano, Betty Jumel, Redvers Llewellyn baritone, Dancing Debutantes, Jack Leonard, Marca Rita, Jimmy Campbell and his orchestra, Alec Halls, Francois & Marie. Red and blue type on white background. Printed by Stafford & Co., ltd., Printers, Netherfield, Nottm.

Dates: Commencing Friday 14 May 1948
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, Summer season 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.67
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Lawrence Wright’s On With The Show Silver Jubilee, Albert Modley comedian, Betty Jumel comedienne, Sylvia Robin soprano, Tudor Evans baritone, Peter and Sam Sherry, The Melomaniacs, Buster Shaver and his Wonder Lilliputians, The Three Falcons adagio dancing, Jimmy Campbell and his orchestra, Miss Ada Alsop, The John Tiller Girls. Contains insert for ticket orders and photographs of the acts. Printed by Gazette & Herald, Blackpool, 4p.p.

Dates: Summer season 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, Summer season 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.68
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Souvenir of Lawrence Wright’s On With The Show, Albert Modley comedian, Tano Ferendinos tenor, Maureen Rose soprano, Betty Jumel comedienne, The Melomaniacs, Buster Shaver and his tiny stars Olive, George and Richard, Diana Stuart dancer, The Falcons adagio dancers, Jimmy Campbell and his orchestra, The John Tiller Girls. Contains photographs of the acts. 8p.p.

Dates: Summer season 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

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