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From the Telegraph & Argus of August 21st, 1978...
ADVERTISEMENT: Alhambra box office open 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday. GODSPELL (week commencing August 29). THE UNEXPECTED GUEST (from September 5 for five days). CHARLIE WILLIAMS SHOW (week commencing September 12). PAUL DANIELS (Sunday, October 15). MIKE HARDING (Friday, October 27, also Tuesday, November 7). SPINNERS (Sunday, November 12). Balcony seats only. DEMIS ROUSSOS (Sunday, November 19). FIVEPENNY PIECE (Sunday, December 10). BABES IN THE WOOD starring Les Dawson, Tammy Jones and Peter Goodright. Details on request.
From the Telegraph & Argus of August 21st, 1953...
Bradford Civic Playhouse, which reported a loss of more than £1,222 at its last annual meeting, is starting the new season next month with a full-scale economy drive. The loss was attributed to heavy capital expenditure on Home Office safety regulations, a drop in membership and smaller audiences.
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