Tivoli, Manchester

‘Mr. Harry Roxbury and company top the bill here [the Tivoli, Manchester] in a patriotic war sketch, “Your Country Needs You.” Douglas Ascot presents the Five Osrams in novel dancing scena; Stuart Cleveland and company are good in comedy playlet, “Policeman and a Man”; Romanoff, the Apache violinist, as usual, is excellent; whilst other attractions are Jane Ayr, entertainer at piano; Marie Terry, comedienne; Gicardo, juggler; Harold Heath, vocalist and eccentric dancer; and latest War pictures’. The Era, 30 September 1914.

‘“All’s Well” is a capital revue, featuring Leonard Barry, the well-known comedian, supported by Dolly McCulla, Hetty Marston, Hal Whitby, Tom E. Ray, and the Rosmas Troupe of Dancers. Other enjoyable turns include the Two Roses, juvenile comediennes and dancers; Fitzgerald, juggler; and Joe Dalston, Hebrew comedian. Pictures’. The Era, 19 April 1916.

“Stop Press” is a smart revue well presented here [the Tivoli, Manchester] by Messrs. Magini and company, featuring Kitty and Tom Major, Betty Kitts, ably supported by Sam Sharke [sic - Shirke], Hector Bain, Margot Myne, Charles Levy, George Brooks, the Sisters Wyse, and Verdun Troupe of Dancers. There is plenty of fun, catchy songs and good dances. Bioscope completes’. The Era, 14 February 1917.

The Stage, 19 December 1918, listed the revue Good Old Times as On Tour from 16 December at the Tiv., Manchester. The Manchester Evening News, 21 December 1918, advertised at the Tivoli the revue Good Old Times with Geo. Lawrence, Peggy Mackintosh and full chorus.

The Manchester Evening News, 5 March 1919, advertised at the Tivoli Theatre the 'Rosey [sic] Island revue with ‘Tom & Kitty Major and Full London Revue Company’. Also, ‘Rosy Island is a capital show [at the Tivoli, Manchester]. Tom Major, with his humour, keeps the laughter rolling, and Kitty Major adds to the fun. Lily Ennis is prominent with good work’ (The Stage, 6 March 1919).