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Variety

 Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)

Found in 1257 Collections and/or Records:

Mahala, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.54
Scope and Contents

Promotional publicity photograph of a female dance performer. The card has the lettering 'Mahala' and 'Helous/Tunis' printed on the front.

Dates: c1920 - 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Malcolm Airey Circus and Theatre Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0081
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large number of books, programmes, photographs, research and related notebooks as well as correspondence. Many programmes contain inserts of tickets, notes from Malcolm Airey and other inserts. Amongst others the collection contains examples from the Bertram Mills Circus, Blackpool Tower Ballroom and Billy Smart's circus. There are also technical plans and drawings

Dates: c1900 - 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Maplesone Brothers' Great Panorama of America and Canada Programme, c1883

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.6
Scope and Contents Pavilion Gravesend, week commencing Monday 25 February. 100 magnificent scenes, The Niagara Falls, rapids and whirlpool, The scene of the late Captain Webb's fatal swim, Miss Nellie Goddard, sigingin act, Mr Reuben Maplesone singing act. Black type on yellow background with illustration of eagle and shield on top centre and a decorative border containing scenes in the corners and other illustrations along the bottom and top edges on the front cover, inside introduction to the American...
Dates: c1883
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

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

Marine Theatre Poster, Week commencing Monday 12 January 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.219
Scope and Contents

Lyme Regis. Wal Scott Present the Great Blackpool-Torbay Coast-to-Coast (Road Show) ‘Shine’, Sylvani continental illusionist, Sunya Musical comedy star, Paul Gray xylophonist, Isolde & Alexis music and dance, Shoe Shine Girls, Roys Instrumentalists Supreme, Beautiful Georgette dancing juggler, Vera Scott Pianist, Wal Scott & Christina. Red, blue and yellow type on white background and border. Printed by Wilsons, Printers, Leicester.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 12 January 1948
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Marisa Carnesky Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0095
Scope and Contents

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: 1970 - 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Maskelyne and Cooke’s Entertainment Bureau Handbill, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.14
Scope and Contents

Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Handbill for agents. Printed by William Clowes and Sons, Limited, London and Eccles. 2p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Handbills

Maskelyne's Theatre of Mystery Programme, 1919

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.132
Scope and Contents

London. The Kobes, Japanese equilibrists, Herbert J. Collings, Musicus, the magic of melody, Nevil Maskelyne presents Goff Godfrey in a reproduction of the Cardiff Seance as described by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Oswald Williams illusionist, Leslie Harris, Fred Cooper and Company stock-whip expert. Contains illustration on the front cover. Printed by Bradley & Son., Ltd., Printers, Reading, 4p.p.

Dates: 1919
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

Memorandum, September 1911

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.45
Scope and Contents

Memorandum from The Comedy Theatre. Note regarding items from Hoe Hodson.

Dates: September 1911
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Various Items Related to Variety

Memorandum of Agreement, 1 March 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178H30.1
Scope and Contents

Memorandum of agreement between Mrs A. Reeve-Sanger and Rupert Heath for the appearance of Diana Dobsons, comedy act, for six nights, starting Monday 11 June 1923 at the Palace Theatre, Ramsgate. Black type on pink paper. Type and manuscript, 2pp.

Dates: 1 March 1923
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Business Records

Memorandum of Engagement, 27 December 1911

 Item
Reference code: 178H15.4
Scope and Contents

Memorandum of engagement between Connah’s Quay and Shotton Hippodrome and Picture Palace and Ben Jackson, signed by A. Corelli.

Dates: 27 December 1911
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Business Records

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 Great Dioramas Programme, c1889

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.27
Scope and Contents

Assembly Rooms, Cheltenham, Overland route to India, Mr Davies, lecturer, Mr C. Montgomery, Miss Blandford, Mr Bond, Mr Walters, Mr French. Black print on light pink background with simple black line border on front cover, inside programme, on back cover lising of variety acts and illustration of cherub. Printed by Stafford and Co., Steam Printing Works, Nottingham, 2p.p

Dates: c1889
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

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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

Miss Zona Vevey, Max Erard and Great Organ Poster, c1903 - 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.10
Scope and Contents

Miss Zona Vevey, Max Erard and great organ. Red and blue type on white background with blue border and two black and white portraits.

Dates: c1903 - 1923
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Posters

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