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Variety

 Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)

Found in 1257 Collections and/or Records:

Hodgson’s Theatrical Variety Agency Letter, 24 January 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178F22.1
Scope and Contents

Letter addressed to Handby Celeine fom Hodgson's Theatrical Variety Agency requesting photographs, terms of production and dates.

Dates: 24 January 1939

Hodson Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0098
Scope and Contents

Photographs, newspaper cuttings, programmes, memoirs and other items relating to the Hodson family travelling theatre. Also includes family history research material.

Dates: 1828 - 1977

Hodson’s Comedy Theatre Poster, 14 May 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.20
Scope and Contents

In Mr Papworth’s Field, South Kirkby. Jane Shore Historical Drama, Zoe The Octoroon Girl American Drama, The Tomboy songs and dances with Miss A Wynn and Joe Hodson, The Romance of Terrance O’Moore Irish play with Mr Geo Wynn and Miss Lavender Lee, A Race for Love Thriller, Babes in the Wood, A Fighting son of Belgium War Drama followed by Screaming sketch ‘Doctor cut ‘em up. Blue type on white background. Mon and Tues 21st and 22nd May-Aladdin and his wonderful lamp.

Dates: 14 May 1923

Hoe Theatre Plymouth Poster, 5 May 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.176
Scope and Contents

Big Show Variety ‘75. Featuring Ralph Reader ‘Mr Gang Show’ himself Jack Mozelle comedian instrumentalist, The Kedello’s supreme speciality, Bette Gilmor saucy-but nice and others. Red and blue with border.

Dates: 5 May 1975

Hoe Theatre Plymouth Poster, 2 May 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.189
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 2 May 1977

Hoe Theatre Plymouth Poster, 2 May 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.188
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 2 May 1977

Hoe Theatre Plymouth Poster, Season commencing Monday 12 July c1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.200
Scope and Contents

Howell Evans and Patricia Kane in ‘The Good Olde Days’ with all star company. Red, blue and black with curtains.

Dates: Season commencing Monday 12 July c1976

Holiday Rumbles in the Isle of Man Poster, c1880 - 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.40
Scope and Contents

Popular Musical and Dioramic Entertainment, Illustrated Songs, Humorous Recitals, Railway Collision, Fire, Fire, Edison's Budget of Fun, Lincoln in the Cinematograph, Return of the Lincolnshire Volunteers from South Africa, Volunteer Review at Lincoln. Red and black type on white background and black and white photograph of a man with a cinematographic camera on top left corner.

Dates: c1880 - 1890

Invitation, 1941

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.3
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Lawrence Wright’s invitation to On With The Show. Ticket for performance. Allows one seat at the North Pier. Black type on green card.

Dates: 1941

Invitation, 30 May 1941

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.4
Scope and Contents

North Pier, Blackpool. Lawrence Wright’s invitation to On With The Show. Allows two special seats for the opening night. Blue type on white card, 2p.p.

Dates: 30 May 1941

It's Queer up North Programmes, 1996 - 2005

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 10: Series 178I31
Reference code: 178I31.7
Scope and Contents

Programmes for it's queer up north festival in colour.

Dates: 1996 - 2005

J. Poole's Myriorama Booklet, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178Z64.8
Scope and Contents London to Pretoria. Colour illustrations of a bustling city on top section, on bottom section view of military parade and soldiers raising the Union Jack, in the centre black and white photograph of Joseph Poole in a medallion surrounded by flags on the front cover, inside introduction, description of sights in England, Europe and South Africa, descriptions of scenes from the Transvaal war including Colenso, Paardeburg and Elandslaagte, followed by scenes in india, China, Hong Kong, Boston,...
Dates: c1900 - 1999

Jack and the Beanstalk Poster, Commencing 22 December 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.675
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. Charlie Cairoli, Steve Collins, Ken Barnes, Ann Langford, Anne Woollin, Paul Connor, Dennis Lake, Charlie Jnr, The Gaiety Dancers, Jimmy Buchanan, Jane Terry, Brenda Martyne, Stan Simmons, Red Preston. Multicoloured type on white background and illustration.

Dates: Commencing 22 December 1972

Jack and the Beanstalk Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.701
Scope and Contents

Artwork for Jack and the Beanstalk poster.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Jack and the Beanstalk Poster, Commencing 22 December c1972

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.705
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. Charlie Cairoli, Steve Collins, Ken Barnes, Ann Langford, Anne Woollin, Paul O’Connor, Dennis Lake, Charlie Jnr, The Gaiety Dancers, Jimmy Buchanan, Jane Terry, Brenda Martyne, Stan Simmons, Red Preston. Red and black type on white background.

Dates: Commencing 22 December c1972

Jack and the Beanstalk Poster, c1960 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.11
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for printers for touring shows. Contains colour illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: c1960 - 1979

Jack and the Beanstalk Poster, 20 - 23 December c1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.21
Scope and Contents

Arcadia Theatre, Skegness. Roy Caval, Robin Howard, Maurice Moren, Diane Margaret, Mike, Scott, Ann Duval, Chis Edwards, The Coronet Dancers, Kim Jarvis, Vic Riches Music. Contains green and red illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: 20 - 23 December c1976

Jack and the Beanstalk Poster, c1960 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.28
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for printers for touring shows. Contains colour illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: c1960 - 1979

Jack and the Beanstalk Poster, 27 December 1976 - 29 January 1977

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Reference code: 178R11.337
Scope and Contents

Civic Theatre, Scunthorpe. Roy Caval, Robin Howard, Maurice Moren, Dianne Margaret, Mike Scott, Ann Duval, Chris Edwards, The Coronet Dancers, Kim Jarvis, Vic Riches Music. Green and red.

Dates: 27 December 1976 - 29 January 1977

Jack Riskit and Betty, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.340
Scope and Contents

Woman in aerial costume seated on a high chair with a man in suit and hat standing nearby. Both performers are on a stage. Printed on reverse. 'Jack Riskit and Betty, The Lively Pair in Mid Air'. Jack and Betty Riskit were trapeze and gymnast performers.

Dates: c1920 - 1940