Great War Theatre

Performances at this Theatre

Date Script Type
N/A The Best Policy Unknown
N/A The Weak Point Unknown
N/A The Family Failing Unknown
N/A Their Mutual Friend Unknown
N/A Nibs: A Canine Comedy Unknown
N/A The Pictures Unknown
N/A The Rich Relation Unknown
28 Sep 1914 The Parish Pump Unknown
5 Oct 1914 The New Shylock Unknown
5 Oct 1914 Choosing a Husband Unknown
12 Oct 1914 The Devil's Star Unknown
2 Nov 1914 Over The Wall Unknown
9 Nov 1914 The Plaything Unknown
7 Dec 1914 Lucky Peter Unknown
3 Apr 1915 The Ladies Seminary Unknown
13 Apr 1915 A Minute's Wait Unknown
20 Apr 1915 Shanwalla Unknown
24 Apr 1915 To-night's The Night Unknown
31 May 1915 Noblesse Dirige Unknown
31 May 1915 Home Rule Unknown
31 Jul 1915 Dark Horses Unknown
16 Aug 1915 The Private life of P. C. Pettifer Unknown
23 Aug 1915 Converts Unknown
6 Sep 1915 The Joan Danvers Unknown
11 Oct 1915 Driftwood Unknown
15 Nov 1915 The Ant Unknown
10 Apr 1916 The Fourth Man Unknown
28 Aug 1916 Grandfather Unknown
28 Aug 1916 Boodle Unknown
4 Sep 1916 Where is he? Unknown
18 Sep 1916 Love's Young Dream Unknown
2 Oct 1916 Congratulations Unknown
16 Oct 1916 Bed Rock Unknown
20 Nov 1916 The Ferriport Election Unknown
4 Dec 1916 A House of Cards Unknown
1 Oct 1917 The Saving Grace Unknown
8 Oct 1917 The Foundations Professional
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'John Galsworthy's play "The Foundations," judging from the reception locally accorded it, does not appeal to general playgoers.' "The Stage", 11 Oct 1917. Also on the bill "The Cat and the Cherub"
15 Mar 1918 Watson, Sherlock’s Holmes Unknown
9 Sep 1918 The Bubble Unknown
18 Nov 1918 The Farringdon Case Unknown
31 Mar 1919 The Title Professional
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The Alderley & Wilmslow Advertiser, 28 March 1919, advertised at the Gaiety Theatre, Manchester, from Monday 31 March for two weeks the Vedrenne and Eadie Company, including Louie Pounds and Stanley Turnbull, in The Title by Arnold Bennett, preceded by Postal Orders by Roland Pertwee. ‘“The Title,” which is produced to Manchester audiences for the first time [at the Gaiety], is a sparkling comedy in which Arnold Bennett is seen at his best. The dialogues are simply brilliant, and having obtained such a first-rate subject as the dispensation of titles for his satyr, the author plays with it to the finest possible effect' (Manchester Evening News, 1 April 1919). ‘Arnold Bennett’s three-act comedy, “The Title,” delighted the patrons [at the Gaiety, Manchester] on Monday with its sarcastic references to titles and the home influence of the fair sex' (The Stage, 3 April 1919).
18 Apr 1921 The K.C. Professional
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Reviewed in The Era, 20 April 1921, and The Stage, 21 April 1921. ‘Miss Horniman chose Messrs. Rex Gerard and William Daunt’s production of Dion Titheradge’s play “The K.C.” as her last play at the Gaiety, Manchester, which closes its doors under her management on Saturday evening. “The K.C.,” which began a fortnight’s season on Monday, April 18, is playing to exceptionally good business. In the cast are at least three members of Miss Horniman’s late company, namely, Mr. Rex Gerard, Mr. William Daunt, and Mr. Fred Owen’ (The Stage, 28 April 1921). An advertisement for The K.C. in The Stage, 19 May 1921, quoted the following ‘Manchester press opinions’: • Manchester Guardian: ‘The stirring play “The K.C.” may fairly be added to the thousand and one reasons why the Gaiety Theatre should not become a Kinema’ • Daily Mall: ‘A fascinating play - the story well told, and the cast possesses great ability’ • Sunday Chronicle: ‘ Gripping drama. An ingenious play. Rex Gerard’s performance stamps him as an actor of outstanding ability’ • Evening News: ‘A powerful play. Wonderful acting by Mr. Rex Gerard’ • Evening Chronicle: ‘Stirring new play. Rex Gerard’s performance a piece of character acting without a flaw. The same elements will make “The K.C.” that have stood “Romance” in good stead for years’ • Weekly Times: ‘Mr. Rex Gerard deserved the ovation he received at the end of the performance. It is a most delightful character - all are fascinated’.