Gaiety Theatre, Manchester

'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"

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).

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’.