Theatre Royal, Ashton-under-Lyne

Performed as 'The Glorious Day'

At the Theatre Royal, Ashton-under-Lyne ‘Miss Winifred Maude and a company, under the direction of Mr. Victor du Cane, is presenting “Somewhere a Heart is Breaking.” The capital cast includes Mr. C. Vivian Charles, Mr. Will White, Mr. Harold Heath, Mr. Victor du Cane, Mr. Hal Wellfox, Mr. Will Manton, Mr. S. Normanton, Miss Winifred Maude, Miss Freda Beckett, and Miss Winnie Crichton’. The Era, 31 May 1916.

‘Mr. Arthur Hinton, Ltd., are touring “The Black sheep of the Family” here [Theatre Royal, Ashton-under-Lyne]. Miss Ethel Morton [sic], as Loyale Dare, wins much favour for her excellent characterisation. Mr. Arthur Hinton gives a clever conception of the Hon. Ralph Sylvester. Mr. Knox Orde is also a capable interpreter of character. Other artistes in the cast are Miss Nina Mallam, Mrs Henry Gascoigne, Misses Gladys Hastings Walton, Beatrice Annersley, and Messrs. Channay [sic] Morris, Roland Willis, Louis Weston, W. T. Bartle, H. Deane, Geo. Willing, Arthur Acton, Oscar Lynne’ (The Era, 11 October 1916).

‘A new war drama is presented here by Will H. Glaze’s company, entitled “His Last Leave.” Miss Lilian Ferns [sic – Fenn] as Rose Maxwell shows undoubted skill; Miss Gwynne Warren as Dora Wendover also does excellent work; and Miss Lena Brand is well placed as Selina Kettle. Mr. Jas. Hart plays the part of an English officer. Mr. T. Carlton, in the villain’s part, gives an effective impersonation’. The Era, 30 May 1917.

The Stage, 7 and 14 March 1918, listed A Son of the Sea as On Tour from 11 March at the R., Ashton-under-Lyne.

6.40 & 8.55 Twice nightly. The Play of the Moment, by the Authoress of the Moment. Great Success . A thrilling story, full of pathos, strong situations, and wholesome comedy. This is a Play to make you Think, and Teaches a Strong Moral Lesson. (Staffordshire Sentinel Thursday 15 July 1926)