Kelly's Theatre, Liverpool

‘A breezy military play, entitled “Three Little Britons,” is the attraction at Kelly’s Theatre this week. The theme is the German spy system, and some very exciting incidents are portrayed. An additional attractiveness is given by musical interludes’ (Liverpool Echo, 9 March 1915). ‘That breezy British military play entitled “Three Little Britons” was on Monday evening presented to a large audience at Kelly’s Theatre, Liverpool. The piece is full of interest throughout, and several of the scenes are exceedingly effective, notably Epsom Downs on Derby Day. The numerous characters in the production are capably sustained' (Birkenhead News, 10 March 1915).

Leonard Mortimer played the principal part in the production.

‘Mrs. Frank Bateman appears at Kelly’s Theatre [next week] as the heroine in a “domestic war drama,” entitled “The Woman in Khaki.” On Friday night the bill will be changed to “Sapho”’ (Liverpool Echo, 15 May 1915). ‘This week’s attraction [at Kelly’s Theatre], “The Woman in Khaki,” described as a domestic war drama, contains many “thrills,” and the incidents leading up to the unmasking of Baron Heindrick Manheim, the spy, well played by Mr. Harry Aynsleigh, grip the feelings of the audience. In the title role Mrs. Frank Bateman showed herself a capable actress. On Friday the same company will present “Sapho’’’ (Liverpool Echo, 18 May 1915).

The play is rich in dramatic and humorous situations, and a large audience was not slow to show its appreciation of the production. ('Liverpool Echo', 7 September 1915, p. 4)

‘Miss Emma Litchfield, who has already provided the stage with some notable dramatic successes, is producing her latest play, “Home Once More,” at [Kelly’s Theatre]. The production abounds in strong situations, whilst there is a patriotic note throughout which does not fail to appeal. The authoress herself assumes the principal role, rendering a very clever portrayal of the difficult part of Mary Lorraine, and she is well supported by her company’ (Liverpool Echo, 14 September 1915). ‘Home Once More, from the pen of Emma Litchfield, is a drama of human interest. It strikes the patriotic note, is thoroughly dramatic, and is decidedly successful. The principal rôle of Mary Lorraine is played by Miss Emma Litchfield, the authoress, with marked success. The company are good, including Mr. S. P. Goodyer-Kettley, as Captain Forrester, Mr. Conrad E. Stratford, Mr. Tom H. Solly, Mr. Larry Clements, Mr. Lionel Balmont, Miss Nellie [sic - Lillie] Livesey, and Miss Ena Newham’ (The Stage, 16 November 1915).

Eva Elwes and company