old variety theatre

... old variety theatre rehearsal, with an audience, to resolve any problems before the “real” event the following Saturday, ticket prices for which must surely have established some sort of local record! J T Oliver 40 CLUNY GARDENS, EDINBURGH 20 APRIL Sir ...

Published: Monday 25 April 1994
Newspaper: The Scotsman
County: Midlothian, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 140 | Page: 8 | Tags: none

Old cinema could be variety theatre

... Old cinema could be variety theatre THOUSANDS of people like rice pudding, but not every day. The same goes for theme pubs. Must every empty property be turned into a pub? The cinema, known to generations as the Savoy, deserves a better idea for its possible ...

Published: Monday 19 January 1998
Newspaper: Northampton Chronicle and Echo
County: Northamptonshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 159 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

A sad end for the much loved variety theatre

... A sad end for the much loved variety theatre County tales audiences was to introduce the so called ‘girlie’ shows, most of which featured nudity of one sort or another. Titles like Don’t be Shy Girls, Peek-a-800, We've Nothing on Tonight and French Mustard ...

Published: Saturday 13 March 1999
Newspaper: Northampton Chronicle and Echo
County: Northamptonshire, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 649 | Page: 14 | Tags: none

Foreign News: Vienna's variety theatre is restored and re-opened

... Vienna's variety theatre is restored and re-opened VIENNA By MICHAEL LEECH IT IS not often that a variety theatre gets the full facial treatment, but that is what has happened in Vienna recendy. The Ronacher Theatre, built in what was oncc the city's ...

Published: Thursday 31 March 1994
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 365 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

HE halcyon days of the variety theatre in Derby are to be recaptured at the Assembly Rooms in Nights at

... HE halcyon days of the variety theatre in Derby are to be recaptured at the Assembly Rooms in Nights at the Grand a special two-performance show starring artists who remember the good old days The Grand Theatre now the Eclipse night spot was reputed to ...

Published: Saturday 11 November 1995
Newspaper: Derby Daily Telegraph
County: Derbyshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 981 | Page: 39 | Tags: none

19th AUGUST 1999 THE BUGLE - 21 What was going on at ‘England’s most modern Variety Theatre’ at the end

... 19th AUGUST 1999 THE BUGLE - 21 What was going on at ‘England’s most modern Variety Theatre’ at the end the war? MOST VARIETY THEATRE Proprietor : Kennedy Theatre : Manager M Kennedy Musical Director William Hand Manager Stage J PRICE THREEPENCE prospective ...

Published: Thursday 19 August 1999
Newspaper: Black Country Bugle
County: West Midlands, England
Type: | Words: 1337 | Page: 21 | Tags: none

Enjoy a slice of variety VARIETY is the spice of life, they flavour of the days of variety theatre arrives

... Enjoy a slice of variety VARIETY is the spice of life, they flavour of the days of variety theatre arrives with the Old Tyme Music Hall on say, and that's just what's on offer Wednesday (March 1). at Lichfield Civic Hall next week. TV comedian Duggie ...

Published: Thursday 23 February 1995
Newspaper: Lichfield Mercury
County: Staffordshire, England
Type: | Words: 195 | Page: 35 | Tags: none

FAMILY 'ALASTAIR DUNNETT remembers some of the real characters from the bygone days of variety theatre

... FAMILY 'ALASTAIR DUNNETT remembers some of the real characters from the bygone days of variety theatre turn out a lugubrious narrative. - For the first instalment, I started by asking him to tell the funniest story he knew. He embarked on a long tale ...

Published: Thursday 17 August 1995
Newspaper: The Scotsman
County: Midlothian, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 501 | Page: 11 | Tags: none

Light Entertainment News: Variety theatre puts Black Country heritage on display

... Variety theatre puts Black Country heritage on display A MINI variety theatre which reflects the cultural heritage of Black Country life is staging four shows a week and the owner, Richard James, is desperately seeking performers who can capture the ...

Published: Thursday 05 July 1990
Newspaper: The Stage
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 260 | Page: 3 | Tags: none

New-look Town Hall scene for extravaganza of variety Theatre lines up feast of top entertainment

... New-look Town Hall scene for extravaganza of variety Theatre lines up feast of top entertainment Hartlepool date for Rick Wakeman HARTLEPOOL'S refurbished Town Hall theatre has lined up a variety of top acts to entertain people in the town during the ...

Published: Thursday 18 August 1994
Newspaper: Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail
County: Durham, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 325 | Page: 7 | Tags: none

January 6 1993 13 !L1UJI1 ndsstte BARNTON Variety Theatre Workshop wfll be raising curtain on another of fun ..

... January 6 1993 13 !L1UJI1 ndsstte BARNTON Variety Theatre Workshop wfll be raising curtain on another of fun and laughter bring their Sleeping Beauty panto to Northwich Memorial Hall The talented cast includes esters Cbir and Amy midge from Moulton who ...

Published: Wednesday 06 January 1993
Newspaper: Winsford Chronicle
County: Cheshire, England
Type: | Words: 922 | Page: 13 | Tags: none