The sights and sounds of Birkenhead's famous and historic Argyle Theatre will be recreated in Heswall Hall from Thursday 30th June to Saturday 2nd July. 

Performed by Heswall Musical Society, "The Argyle Remembered" tells the story of the theatre in song and dance. 

The Argyle opened in 1868 as a music hall, and stayed that way until it was sadly bombed in September 1940 during the Merseyside autumn Blitz. of World War Two.

126 years ago it also hosted Wirral's first ever movie show.

Inside the Argyle...

The theatre once stood where the House of Frazer (formerly Beatties) car park is now situated. 

The show was researched and written by Joan Clement and is produced by Phil Lyne and Greg Williams as musical director. 

Songs include "Shine on Harvest Moon", "You Made Me Love You" and "Let's All Go Down The Strand" - plus many more. 

Charlie Chaplin, Stan Laurel, George Formby, Max Miller, Marie Lloyd, Rob Wilton, Flannagan and Allen and Old Mother Riley walked to the stage door down the alley, which is now adjacent to the car-park, and played to cheering Birkenhead audiences. You can see some of these acts recreated during the show. 

In 2010 Heswall Operatic Society, now known as Heswall Musical Society, was featured on Granada Reports when they did this show previously. You can find out more and see the video by clicking or tapping here.

An exhibition about The Argyle Theatre opens at the Williamson Art Gallery on June 8th. 

Performances of "The Argyle Remembered" are at Heswall Hall on Thursday 30th June and Friday 1st July at 7.30pm with a Saturday matinee on 2nd July at 2.30pm. 

Tickets are £10 with £8 concessions, and available from 0151 648 3457.  

So why not go along and join the cast - and "Let's All Go To The Music Hall".