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Comedians

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 606 Collections and/or Records:

4th International Circus Festival Programme, c1960 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.18
Scope and Contents

Monte Carlo. Trio Antares acrobats, Arils Arnardo comic acrobats, Jack Bremlov Juggler, Buby and Jule clowns, Les Canestrelli trampoline act, Les Carrillo Brothers, Duo Carrington dressage, Les 6 Otaries de Clive, Miss Dawn and parrots, Jack Rhodin and chimpanzees, Les Segreras equilibrists, Les Silagis, Les Waldemar and many others. Three fold programme, contains illustration on the cover with photos.

Dates: c1960 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Programmes

A Chapter of Accidents and Acrobatic Antics Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 10: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.78
Scope and Contents

9.5mm, Actina. 400 feet, 16 minutes long. Black and white, silent. USA. 2 Films of 200ft in length. 'A Chapter of Accidents' features 'The Three Disgraces'. 'Acrobatic Antics' features James and George, The Hallroom Boys. Noel Drewe states on box: "Very popular twosome on 9.5mm. I don't know of their work on any other". Supplied by C. W. Cramp.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Adam Smith Centre Kirkcaldy Poster, Week commencing Monday 11 October c1982

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.195
Scope and Contents

Nat Jackley ‘The original Rubber necked Comedian with his Happy Gang’ with Penny Nicholls, Tom Howard, Mike Onions, Chris Corbally, Barbara Jackson, John Warwick, The Calders. Red and blue type with border on yellow background.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 11 October c1982
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Adam's New Diorama of Scotland Programme, 18 April 1885

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.8
Scope and Contents

Victoria Hall, Glasgow, 50 paintings illustrating cities, towns, mountains, rivers,lochs and the coast of Scotland, Scottish songs, solos, duets and humourous selections. Maroon type on brown background and maroon illustrations of views and architecture on the front cover inside programme, marron illustration of female figure and a deer on landscape, also press reviews inside and on the back cover, 2p.p.

Dates: 18 April 1885
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Albany Ward’s Palace Electric Poster, 28 December 1910 - 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.6
Scope and Contents The Triangle, Yeovil, 2 Lombards 2, the Belgina muscular marvels, Shadows of the Past, a grand Vitagraph drama, The Bosun’s Mate, the last of the W.W. Jacobs’ series, Dorothy Lena, comedienne, Bully Boy, Jack and the Beanstalk, a grand pantomime picture, Comedy and Tragedy, a fine film adapted from the famous opera, Ben Jackson, in banjo tricks and witticisms. White, green and red type on white background with red border and season’s greetings surrounded by green holly and red berries....
Dates: 28 December 1910 - 1923
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Posters

Aldershot Hippodrome Poster, 14 September 1931 and during the week

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.12
Scope and Contents

Neil Kenyon comedian, Nixon Grey comedian, Harry Taft the new M.P., Norman Court comedian with dog, Gatcum & Dawson, Handby Celeine Trio skaters, Lou Radford xylophonist, Art & Jean Kildare singers and dancers, Pathe Supersound gazette. Red and green type on cream background with red border. Printed by T.J.S. Guilford & Co. Ltd, Printers, Kingston-on-Thames-1266 G.T.

Dates: 14 September 1931 and during the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Posters

Anderton and Rowland's Grand Empire Palace Poster, c1900 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.36
Scope and Contents Animated pictures, Great Riots in St. Petersbug, Blue Beard, Historic events during the reign of Louis XIV, Professor Anderton conjurer, Sisters May vocalists, cake walkers and skipping rope dancers, Charles Bruno comedian and singer, Miss Harvey dancer. Black, red and blue type on off white background and blocks of blue, yellow and red, with black and white illustrations of the acts on the top corners, centre and bottom left sections over blue and yellow background. Printed by Willson's New...
Dates: c1900 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Animals on Parade, It's the Circus and Elephant's Elbows Films, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 11: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.96
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Photax. Black and white, possibly wih some colour. Silent. Features UK and USA circus. Includes Bertram Mills Circus at Olympia and juvenile comedy. Copied to DVD 5 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: c1907 - 2001
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Arcadia (The Victory Theatre) Programme, c1900 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.89
Scope and Contents

Colwyn Bay. Catlin’s Royal Pierrots. Also at Scarborough, Llandudno and Touring Company. Mr Jackson Brown comedian, Mr Percy R. Willing pianist & accompanist, Mr James Carson comedian, Mr Louis Fredericks, Miss May A. Willis comedienne & dancer, Mr Sidney Frere, Mr Scott Richards basso, Miss Rita Hope soprano, Miss Ethel Beech soubrette. Contains handwritten notes. Printed by WH Smith & Son, Printers, St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, 8p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

Argyle Theatre Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0117
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large number of posters as well as business records including records of artist bookings, accounts, scrapbooks, contracts and correspondence.

Dates: 1865 - 1941
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 18 November 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.5
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Richard Geldard character comedian, Miss Florence Eugene, Messrs. Milton and Norris Pantomimists, musicians and acrobatic dancers, J.B. Sinclair English, Irish and Scotch descriptive and motto vocalist, The Clayton twins English, American and Dutch Character impersonators, The Comical Puzzle or, which is which of the two? Assisted by sisters Wood and Willis, Will Hoare novelty dancer, Mr Harry Carsdale mimic. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers,...
Dates: 18 November 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 February 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.7
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Colonel Chevalier, E. David Boone and Miss Milly Carlotta The Famous American Lion Tamers with their den of Performing Lions, Miss Louise D’Albert Ballad and descriptive Vocalist, Song and Dance Artiste, and clog Dancer, Mr Hal Croueste London Comedian and Actor Vocalist, Master Harry Britto Boy Champion Slab Clog Dancer of the World, Miss Nelly Allen Serio-Comic and Dancer, Mr Harry Gill The Original Irish Gentleman, English and Irish character...
Dates: 3 February 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 24 February 1890

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Reference code: 178R12.8
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Olympian Quintette American Humorists, Sweet Vocalists introducing Glees, Trios and Miscellaneous Song, Emilie Presto Serio-comic, Hornpipe and Scottish Dancer, Captain Austin Champion Rifle Shot of the World, Jim Henderson Vocal Comedian and Dancer, Burns and Leech Merry Whimsical Musical Pair, Mr Fred Howe Comedian, high Pedestal Acrobatic Blade Skate, Dancer and Variety Artiste, Messrs. Cornish, Hardy, Sampson and the Bros. Slocum, American...
Dates: 24 February 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 March 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.9
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Silvani troupe four lady bicyclists, Adele, Emmaline, Winifred and Belle in "The Carnival of Badoura Lanterns", Miss Louie Deakin, “The Rocket Queen”, Walter Westwood, The Crayon King Colodianist, Comedian and Colour Sketcher, Bob Cates Eccentric Negro Comedian and Dancer, The Olympian Quintette All New Glees, Tricks and Miscellaneous Songs, Miss Nellie Ward Serio and Dancer, T.C. Brannan-Irish Comedian and Vocalist Back From Kansas by Messrs....
Dates: 3 March 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 17 March 1890

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Reference code: 178R12.10
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. George Ripon popular comic vocalist, Pretty Peggy Pond Lady Speciality artiste, T.H. Spears Vocal Character Actor, The Bros. McGrath Sensational Knockabouts, Irish and American Comedians, Dancers and Burlesque Actors, Miss E.C. Arnold Vocalist and Burlesque Actress, Tom Stanley Dutch and Character Comedian and Characteristic Change Artiste, Mr Fred Austin Vocalist and Dancer, Messrs. Geraghty and Gilligan the Conversational Comedians. Printed by S....
Dates: 17 March 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 31 March 1890

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Reference code: 178R12.11
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Lombartos England’s Premier Musical Clowns, Flo Hazel Tyrolean Vocalist and Dancer, Mr Will Bishop Top-Boot and Hornpipe Dancer, Brothers Forrester Knockabout Irish Comedians, Vocalists and Dancers, Mr Marcus Boyle Character Comedian, Harry Leon Variety Artiste and Dancer, Sisters Reefern the Original ‘Lancashire Witches’, Johnny and Marcella Hargreaves Variety Entertainers and Dancers for Easter Monday April 7th, Darby, Handford and Spry, Flo...
Dates: 31 March 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 9 June 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.12
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Yankee Henri Carney Comedian, Mimic, Vocalist and Dancer, Miss Bella Viller Vocalist, The Niagara Boys, Frank and Jim US Burlesque Boxing Act in ‘I see it coming’, Harry Leander Dutch and Tyrolean Vocalist, Annie St. Pierre Male Impersonator, etc., Mr Sam Ridway Vocal Comedian and Characteristic Comic, Chippendale and Ashley Refined Irish Comedians and Dancers, Mr. J.P. Curlett-‘The new Ashcroft. ‘The Coming Man’. Printed by S. Griffith and Co,...
Dates: 9 June 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 30 June 1890

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Reference code: 178R12.13
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Fred Alberto Character Vocalist and Dancer, Bella and Bijou Refined and Pleasing Duets, Songs, Hornpipes, Flings Etc., Mr Harry Manton Characteristic Vocal Comedian, Miss Rosa Dell Operatic Vocalist, The Fothergill Combination Screaming Absurdists in ‘The Strolling Player’, Miss May Arline Serio and Dancer, Mr. Frank Rowland Eccentric Comedian and Vocalist, Miss Florence Comedian Burlesque Actress, Vocalist and Dancer, Sisters Dewhurst, Amy and...
Dates: 30 June 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 13 October 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.14
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Baldwin Cat Renowned Parachutist!, Miss Selina Seaford Operatic and Ballad Vocalist Will Tyrrell New Lion Comique, Miss Peggy Pond Mimic, Vocalist, Actress and Dancer, Messrs. Bickley and Barron Refined Musical Comedian, Duettists and Dancers Bob Martin ‘Silence and Fun’, Miss Florence Hayes Everybody’s Favourite Patriotic, Extempore and Serio-Comic Lady, T.H. Spears, Military Monarch Vocal Character and Descriptive, Vocalist, Mr. A.P. Boswell...
Dates: 13 October 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 17 November 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.15
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Miss Lizzie Valrose Comedienne, Mr Fred Cairns Versatile Character Comedian and Dancer, The Sisters Olive Duettists and Dancers, Jessie Hart Burlesque Artiste, Vocalist and Dancer, Mr Dick Geldard New Songs, New Characters and Old Favourites, Miss Kate Gower Electric Transformation Dancer, Bob Bradford Refined Character Comedian, Miss Maud Distin Lady Baritone, Mr W.F. Moss Vocal Comedian, Daltry Higgins and Selina Seafort in their new Entertainment,...
Dates: 17 November 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

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