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SWANSEA

Jean-Claude SEGUIN

Swansea est une ville du Pays de Galles (Grande-Bretagne).

1896

Le cinématographe Lumière de Félicien Trewey (Empire, 13-[20] juillet 1896)

South Wales Daily News, lundi 13 juillet 1896, p. 1.

Félicien Trewey inaugure son cinématographe Lumière à l'Empire :

The Empire (Swansea).
A great attraction has the cinematographic proved since the introduction of this marvellous invention to the music-hall stage. The instrument, which drew large crowds to the Empire, Swansea, on Monday, is patented by Mons. Lumiere, the celebrated Frenchman, and it was recently exhibited by Mons. Trewey at Cardiff. Mr Stoll deserves the patronage he has gained for his enterprise. This wonderful instrument being the best now touring, the presentation of opportunity for Swanseaites to see it has cost the management no less a sum than £125 for the week. In addition to the cinematographe there are seven "turns" of the usual high quality-surely a good return for the "popular" prices of admission, there being no extra charges.

South Wales Echo, mardi 14 juillet 1896, p. 3.

On trouve quelques informations complémentaires dans la presse londonienne :

SWANSEA. -THE EMPIRE (Acting manager, Mr. Albert Mitchell).—Amongst fin de siècle scientific developments, the Cinématographe is one of the most recent, and, with his characteristic enterprise, Mr. Stoll gives his Swansea patrons an opportunity of witnessing the excellent results produced by it, under the direction of Monsieur Trewey. It is certainly a wonderful invention. with immense possibilities in the way of healthy entertainment. By the way, wouldn't the reproduction of a Newport v. Swansea, or Cardiff v. Swansea, football - match cause some enthusiasm? The scenes produced here are eagerly watched, and so attractive as to make the idea of a return visit a pleasant anticipation. It must also be a source of gratification to Mr. Mitchell to find an entertainment put on here with such power to draw big houses in weather well-suited to keep people outdoors. The rest of the programme, which is distinctly good, includes the Six Brothers Luck, with their capital sketch ; Messrs. Jackley and Fretelli. in their novel and sensational gymnastic display ; Mdlle. Marguerite, a very capable contortionist ; Mr. Charles Paver, with humorous vocal essays ; Miss Bessie Hinton, an attractive delineator of coster character ; Mr. Jake Graham, whose well-delivered efforts make him a big favourite ; and Mr. John Powell, a clog-dancer of much ability.

Music Hall and Theatre Review, Londres, vendredi 17 juillet 1896, p. 19.

Le cinématographe Lumière de Félicien Trewey (Empire, 10 août 1896)

Félicien Trewey est de retour en août où il présente de nouvelles vues:

SWANSEA.
Swanseaites will note with pleasure that for the benefit of the many hundreds of people that failed to pin admission on the occasion of its previous visit, Mr Stoll has arranged for the appearance at the Swansea Empire during this week of Lumiere's Cinematograph, under the direction of Monsieur Trewey, and that several pictures will be exhibited that were not shown during the last visit. There has, in addition, been engaged a strong company of artistes, including the Sisters de Castro and Miss Maud Stoneham, who will give a farcical sketch Sam Torr, the well-known comedian; the McConnell family of vocalists the three Sisters Slater, duettists and dancers Miss Lily Adair, the Sisters Edwards, and the celebrated Atbos tronpe of head-to-head aorobats.

South Wales Daily News, lundi 10 août 1896, p. 6.

Le cinématographe Lumière de Félicien Trewey (Empire, 15->15 octobre 1896)

Félicien Trewey est de retour en octobre à l'Empire :

South Wales Daily News, jeudi 15 octobre 1896, p. 1.

Le cinématographe Lumière de Félicien Trewey, Empire, <8->11 décembre 1896)

Une nouvelle fois, Félicien Trewey est de retour en décembre à l'Empire :

The Empire (Swansea).
Once again is the Lumiere Cinematographe amongst us, and once again has M. Trewey, under whose able direction the show is run, been able to get together an entirely new series of brilliant and interesting scenes, one of the most remarkable of the pictures being Tobogganning in Switzerland. That the whole of then: were appreciated, and in a most hearty manner too, at the old Pavilion on Monday evening, goes without saying.

South Wales Echo, mardi 8 décembre 1896, p. 3.

Un autre article évoque des titres de vues animées :

SWANSEA.—The Empire (Acting manager, Mr. Albert Mitchell).—ln the Cinematography Mr. Stoll has secured an excellent attraction, with splendid possibilities as a " drawing medium. This is a fourth visit in about six months, and Mons. Trewey is exhibiting an almost entirely new lot of pictures, which give unequalled satisfection—two of the most popular seem to be " Dining in the Ohio," and "Shooting the Chutes."

Music Hall and Theatre Review, Londres, vendredi 11 décembre 1896, p. 11.

1897

L'American Biograph (The Empire, <8> juillet 1897)

L'American Biograph est présentée à l'Empire en juillet :

SWANSEA
THE EMPIRE
MANAGING DIRECTOR: OSWALD STOLI.
TO-NIGHT!
THE AMERICAN
BIOGRAPH
Invented by Herman Casler, New York.
A marvellous improvement on the Cinematographe.
Now creating a furore at the Palace Theatre, London.
The Latest Wonder !
Varieties by popular artistes.

South Wales Daily News, jeudi 8 juillet 1897, p. 1.

Le chronophotographe de W. D. Slade (Albert Hall, <2> août 1897)

William David Slade, marchand de chaussures à Cheltenham, qui s'intéresse depuis plusieurs années aux projections lumineuses, fait l'acquisition d'un chronophotographe Demenÿ, à la fin de l'année 1896, avec lequel il va organiser des séances de photographies animées. Il va faire équipe, jusqu'en juillet 1897, avec Walter Robert Booth, un prestidigitateur magicien et ventriloque. Cependant, à Swansea, il semble que la séparation soit déjà consommée, puisqu'il n'est question que des photographies animées de Slade. Il va de soi que le Jubilé de la Reine est encore le grand succès cinématographique du moment et l'opérateur en profite pour en tirer les meilleurs bénéfices.

South Wales Daily Post, 2 août 1897, p. 2

Même si l'on imagine aisément que le programme ressemble à ceux que William David Slade a offert dans d'autres villes, la presse locale ne donne pas d'autres informations.

1898

Le cinematographe de Phil & Bernard (The Empire, 27 juin-2 juillet 1898)

Phil & Bernard présente leur cinematographe au théâtre de l'Empire à la fin du mois de juin :

SWANSEA
THE EMPIRE
MANAGING DIRECTOR-OSWALD STOLL.
TO-NIGHT.
The Phil and Bernard Cinematographe with the
GLADSTONE OBSEQUIES.
AND THE LAUNCH OF THE "ALBION" AND APPALLING DISASTER THAT FOLLOWED
AT BLACKWALL.
CLIFF RYLAND.
HEELEY & MARBA, &c.

South Wales Echo, lundi 27 juin 1898, p. 2.

L'annonce est publiée jusqu'au 2 juillet 1898.

Le Myriograph d'H. et F. Poole (Albert Hall, 26-31 décembre 1898) →1899

Le Myriograph d'H. et F. Poole présente des vues animées à la fin de l'année.

South Wales Daily News, vendredi 23 décembre 1898, p. 1.

→1899

1899

←1898 Le Myriograph d'H. et F. Poole (Albert Hall, 1^er-> 1^er janvier 1899)

←1898

Le Myriograph d'H. et F. Poole continue ses projections dans les premiers jours de janvier.

POOLE'S MYRIORAMA AT SWANSEA.
This combination of instructive and amusing attractions has been before the public each day during the past week at the Albert Hall, and to judge by the large audiences drawn together at the performances they have been highly appreciated. The stirring events of the year which has just closed have provided Messrs H. and F. Poole with ample materials to make their exhibition one of absorbing interest. There is the Soudan War, with Lord Kitchener at Omdurman, the brilliant charge of the 21st Lancers, the leading events realistically presented of the Spanish-American War, such as the blowing up of the United States cruiser Maine, and the bombardment of Santiago, together with a fine panoramic view of Havana. There are also tableaux of the Indian War, Wei-hai-Wei. and Klondike, and the Spanish Armada. The variety entertainment, as in previous years, is of a superior order. A special attraction at this season's myriorama is the myriograph or improved cinematographe, which in itself is well worth the admission fee to the whole entertainment. The myriorama will be continued nightly for a week or two.

South Wales Daily News, lundi 2 janvier 1899, p. 6.

L'Eventograph de Charles W. Poole (Albert Hall, [25]-31 décembre 1899) → 1900

L'Eventograph de Charles W. Poole présente des vues animées en décembre :

POOLE'S AT THE ALBERT HALL
Poole's well-known myriorama and variety entertainment makes its ever-welcome appearance at Swansea for the Christmas and New Year holidays. The show is greater and grander than ever, and will be enjoyed by young and old of wahtever age. The entertainment opens on Christmas Day, when there will be two special performances, with sacred music. A special feature of this visit will be the up-to-date pictures on the Boer War, scenes from the beginning of the friction to the present time being supplied. Among the pictures will be found reproductions of the charge of the Dublin Fusiliers at Glencoe, and the splendid work of the Gordons, Devons, and Manchesters at Elands laagte. A splendid series of pictures are those of Mr. Cecil Rhodes' pet scheme, the route from Caito to the Cape. A beautiful series of views are those illustrative of the sacred solo. "Ora Pro Nobis, which has been described as the acme of dioramic art. Then there is the variety entertainment, which embraces some for the best music-hall artistes. There is also the Edison-Poole Eventographe, which will show pictures of the departure of General Buller from Southampton for South Africa. And to conclude, Mr. John R. Poole, the people's inimitable guide, humorist, etc., is also with us again, and under his direction a capital understanding of the views may be ensured. The prices of admission are 2s., 1s. 6d., 1s., and 6d.

Swansea Journal and South Wales Liberal, Swansea, samedi 23 décembre 1899, p. 2.

Les séances se prolongent jusqu'à la fin de l'année et au-delà.

→ 1900

1900

← 1899 L'Eventograph de M. Poole (Albert Hall, 1^er->6 janvier 1900

L'Eventograph de M. Poole continue de présenter des vues animées en janvier :

Les bio-tableaux Walter Gibbons (Emprise, <20> février 1900)

Walter Gibbons fait une tournée avec ses bio-tableaux et s'installe pour quelques jours à l'Empire:

WAR PICTURES AT THE EMPIRE,
COME CAPITAL VIEWS OF SCENES AT THE FRONT.
What an important part the biograph is to play in delineating the history of the war has been demonstrated to the patrons of the Empire many time before, but at the High-street house this week there are shown views of scenes at the front.; pictures of operations at the firing line which are of intense interest at the present moment. Amongst the best of Walter Gibbon's bio-tableaux shown are pictures of trench digging at Eastcourt, the passing of an armoured train, a large company of Lancers fording the Modder River, and a panoramic new of Commissioner-street, Johannesburg. The representation of lord Roberts embarking at Southampton on the Dunottar Castle was received with tremendous enthusiasm. Recent developments in which "Bobs" had shown up so brilliantly gave an added interest to the view, and as soon as his dapper little figure came on the screen cheer after cheer was raised. Prominent among the crowd who witnessed his departure is seen Mr. John Dixon, the harbour, superintendent of Southampton, and late superintendent at Swansea. The bio tableaux also shows some capital general views, a run over the Forth Bridge, fire engines at work in Chicago, and a pantomime the whole story of "Cinderella" is told in coloured animated pictures. The other turns are all excellent.

Cambria Daily Leader, mardi 20 février 1900, p. 4.

1901

Le bioscope de William Haggar (<9> août 1901)

William Haggar installe son bioscope à l'occasion des fêtes :

The following travellers attended the Swansea Fete and Gala, Stockton's tine art exhibition—a smart show in every respect, Wadbrook's electrograph, newly fitted out in a handsome manner, showing the latest pictures which are deservedly popular. Mr. Wm. Haggar's bioscope is another big draw with local views taken with his own apparatus. Garland's illusion show, Leo's ditto and part pig and man exhibition, are worthy of notice. Crecraft's menagerie and bio-tableaux is well patronised, being a first class exhibition. Our old friend, John North, has three Mollies and a jungle shooter, and two cokernut sheets ; Coggins, Mollie and Emma; Wright, ditto; Taylor, cokernut and Mollie.

The Showman, Londres, vendredi 9 août 1901, p. 14.

Le Myriograph de Joseph Poole (Albert Hall, 23. 30. 31 décembre 1901) → 1902

Le Myriograph de Joseph Poole présente des vues animées à l'Albert Hall en décembre.

Herald of Wales, samedi 28 décembre 1901, p. 4.