Poster advertising a variety programme at the New South London Palace for the week beginning 25 July 1927
Poster
1927 (printed)
1927 (printed)
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This poster advertises the programme for July 1927 at the New South London Palace, a variety theatre in London Road, Lambeth, built in 1860 as the South London Palace of Varieties, one of the earliest and most successful London musical halls. The original building was destroyed by fire in 1869 and rebuilt the same year but it closed after suffering war damage in 1941.
The poster's style is typical for its era, printed in two colours and advertising the acts in the order they appeared on the stage. Jack Hylton's Band is 'top of the bill' in red lettering, with Eddie Gray (1898-1969) in blue, the comedian whose fake French accent led to his soubriquet 'Monsewer' Eddie Gray. The poster came to the museum as part of a collection of memorabilia and costumes belonging to Bay Harrington (neé Florence Charlotte) Harrington (1891-1983). Bay Harrington was originally a singer who made her career in pantomime and variety, appearing in several double acts including one with Evelyn Kirkby. Kirkby & Harrington appear on this poster with their act Practice Makes Perfect.
The poster's style is typical for its era, printed in two colours and advertising the acts in the order they appeared on the stage. Jack Hylton's Band is 'top of the bill' in red lettering, with Eddie Gray (1898-1969) in blue, the comedian whose fake French accent led to his soubriquet 'Monsewer' Eddie Gray. The poster came to the museum as part of a collection of memorabilia and costumes belonging to Bay Harrington (neé Florence Charlotte) Harrington (1891-1983). Bay Harrington was originally a singer who made her career in pantomime and variety, appearing in several double acts including one with Evelyn Kirkby. Kirkby & Harrington appear on this poster with their act Practice Makes Perfect.
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| Title | Poster advertising a variety programme at the New South London Palace for the week beginning 25 July 1927 (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Paper printed with letterpress |
| Brief description | Poster advertising a variety programme at the New South London Palace for the week beginning 25 July 1927 starring Jack Hylton and his band, and also featuring Eddie Gray and Kirkby & Harrington. Printed by Wilkes & Co. Letterpress on paper. |
| Physical description | Typographical poster printed in red and blue advertising a variety evening at The New South London Palace for the week beginning Monday 25 July 1927 featuring Jack Hylton and his Band at the top of the bill in red. The other performers are in blue; Billy Simpson in 'character comedy studies' and 'light comedian' Reg Wentworth next on the bill, followed by the 'burlesque skating act' Leon & Kiki, Elsa 'the phenomenal vocalist' followed by Eddie Gray 'the entertaining clubsman'. Evelyn Kirkby & Bay Harrington 'in Practice Makes Perfect', and The Daimlers 'On Wheels for Laughing Purposes Only' are bottom of the bill. |
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| Credit line | In memory of Bay Harrington - given by Mrs. P. Farley |
| Summary | This poster advertises the programme for July 1927 at the New South London Palace, a variety theatre in London Road, Lambeth, built in 1860 as the South London Palace of Varieties, one of the earliest and most successful London musical halls. The original building was destroyed by fire in 1869 and rebuilt the same year but it closed after suffering war damage in 1941. The poster's style is typical for its era, printed in two colours and advertising the acts in the order they appeared on the stage. Jack Hylton's Band is 'top of the bill' in red lettering, with Eddie Gray (1898-1969) in blue, the comedian whose fake French accent led to his soubriquet 'Monsewer' Eddie Gray. The poster came to the museum as part of a collection of memorabilia and costumes belonging to Bay Harrington (neé Florence Charlotte) Harrington (1891-1983). Bay Harrington was originally a singer who made her career in pantomime and variety, appearing in several double acts including one with Evelyn Kirkby. Kirkby & Harrington appear on this poster with their act Practice Makes Perfect. |
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| Accession number | S.3201-2009 |
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| Record created | October 19, 2009 |
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