Great War Theatre

Address: Manchester, UK

Performances at this Theatre

Date Script Type
N/A The Woman who Lied Unknown
15 Mar 1915 Listing For A Sojer Professional
3 May 1915 Fortune Favours Fools Unknown
24 Jan 1916 Strike Unknown
29 May 1916 Listing For A Sojer Professional
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Two performances 6.50 pm, and 8.50 pm.
26 Jun 1916 The Mystery Gun Professional
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Fred. Clayton presents his naval comedy sketch, "The Mystery Gun," at the Queen's park Hippodrome. The illusions are really clever and enjoyable. Elsie Cross, the Yorkshire tomboy, creates much amusement, and Freda Forbes sings in a pleasing manner. Dorothy Haigh and William Heilbronn produces a farcical sketch, "The Gay Dog," in which there is some good fun. (Manchester Evening News - Tuesday 27 June 1916)
5 Feb 1917 The Widow Who Would Unknown
4 Apr 1917 Wish Me Luck Unknown
17 Sep 1917 Always Welcome Professional
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‘Miss Emma Litchfield’s company is presenting a strong domestic drama, “Always Welcome,” at the Queen’s Park Hippodrome. The acting of Conrad E. Stratford, Charles Edwards, Emma Litchfield, and Winifred Rutland is exceptionally good’. Manchester Evening News, 18 September 1917.
13 May 1918 Stop Press Professional
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‘A striking performance is given by Tom Major’s company of the revue “Special Edition” at the Queen’s Park Hippodrome. The whole piece goes with a merry swing, the singing and dancing being exceptionally good’ (Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 14 May 1918). Also the Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 15 May 1918, advertised at the Queen’s Park Hippodrome ‘Tom Major presents his up-to-date Revue “Special Edition”. Cast includes Kitty Major, Tubby Turner, Ennis Myne’.
1 Jul 1918 Rosy Island Professional
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‘A capital performance is given at the Queen’s Park Hippodrome of the new musical comedy “Rosy Island,” by Tom Major’s company, including Miss Kitty Major’. Manchester Evening News, 2 July 1918.
12 Aug 1918 The Midnight Nurse Unknown
17 Mar 1919 Married on Leave Professional
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The Stage of Thursday 13 March 1919 included in ‘calls for next week’ ‘Lew Lake’s Married on Leave’ at the Queen’s Park Hippodrome, Manchester. The Stage of Thursday 20 March 1919 listed “Married on Leave” as on tour at the 'Q’s., Manchester' from 17 March.