ORIGINAL 1938 ROXY THEATRE, FALKIRK – VARIETY & VAUDEVILLE PROGRAMME

An original vintage theatre programme from the Roxy Theatre, Falkirk, Scotland, described on the cover as the "Late Empire Theatre".

Dating from Monday, 7th November 1938, and running during the week, this fascinating piece of pre-war Scottish theatrical memorabilia offers a glimpse into the popular variety entertainment of the late 1930s.

The programme advertises performances twice nightly, at 6.45pm and 8.45pm, with a varied bill of comedy, music, song and speciality acts.

PERFORMERS & PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• Annette and Nola

• Dean and Denton

• Doris Devine

• Bert Bendon and Denis Emons

• Fred Sloane

• Walker and Boyd

• Franchetti's Band with Eugene

• "Bits and Pieces"

• "An Argument"

• "The Road to Ayr"

The programme also features a section entitled Stars of Vaudeville, naming Matt & Billie Dennison, Grace & Mabel Embert, Alf Preston and Wotherspoon Bros., alongside additional comedy and musical entertainment.

The original printed programme provides an interesting record of the performers, theatrical entertainment and popular culture of Falkirk in November 1938.

ITEM DETAILS

• Venue: Roxy Theatre, Falkirk (Late Empire Theatre)

• Date: Monday, 7 November 1938

• Type: Original theatre / variety programme

• Country: Scotland, United Kingdom

• Era: Pre-war, 1930s

CONDITION

Original vintage paper programme showing signs of age, including folds, creasing, discolouration and some edge wear. The photographs show the actual item and should be examined carefully as part of the condition assessment.

A lovely piece of Scottish theatrical ephemera, ideal for collectors of vintage theatre programmes, vaudeville, music hall, variety entertainment or Falkirk local history.

RARE. None on Ebay at time of listing.