Oh, I See!
Examiner of Plays' Summary:
A revue of the harmless kind, with a few familiar jokes but relying chiefly on songs. The first scene is the sale of a farm; the second in Belgium, after the war, with the men preparing to come home; the third is the familiar business of two women quarrelling over the washing, rather funny; the two last concern the reception of the returning soldiers by the Mayor, and the wedding of hero and heroine. I find nothing to object to. I do not think it necessary to send for the published songs, as the titles show they are correct. The others are given. Recommended for License. G. S. Street
Licensed On: 14 Jun 1917
License Number: 1005
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British Library Reference: LCP1917/13
British Library Classmark: Add MS 66168 B
Performances
| Date | Theatre | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 1917 | Prince's Theatre, Bristol | Amateur |
Licensed Performance
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Charity event; organised by the Tractor Depot (Avonmouth) Entertainments Committee (the Royal Army Service Corps) to raise money for the Inquiry Bureau; cast specifically derived from soldiers, including professionals alongside those with "slight indication of unfamiliarity with environment"; emphasis on light-hearted, comic acts, including sketches about 'flying men' and soldiers dressing up as women; homely feel to proceedings, suggested by reference to Elm Tree Farm in Stapleton; article from 8th June describes it as a 'khaki performance' - does this mean it was performed in uniform, or simply that the cast was made up of soldiers? Staff Sergeant H.A. Robinson - described as "an old hand at this branch of the profession"; numerous Privates and Lance-Corporals mentioned, with Pte. A.E Pickworth singled out as a particularly successful singer and Pte. F.D Siddall "making up very cleverly as a charming young lady" - no mention of Folliss himself (spelled Follis in the WDP review) performing with this particular troupe, despite him having a professional card in The Stage between 1908 and 1915
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