Empire Theatre, Kilburn, London

Others in the same bill were: R.G. Knowles, Beth Tate, Julien Henry &Co, Signor Arvi, Geo. Newburn, Five Jovers, Tom E. Hood.

The Era, 6 June 1917 carried advertisements for shows at the Kilburn Empire and the Holborn Empire in the week commencing 11 June, both including Harry Thurston in Capt. Bruce Bairnsfather’s ‘The Johnson ‘Ole’.

Performed for the week. Other acts on the same bill: Coram, Kirkby and Hudson, West and Co in a Song-Scene "There's a Long, Long Trail", the Bam Bams, Hilda Glyder, Walter Wade Hurman.

Performed by:Mary Mayfren

Performed by: Mary Mayfren

‘There is another fine variety bill at the Kilburn Empire, where we found a capacity audience on Tuesday evening. It contains two excellent sketches in Fred Rome’s “Simpson’s Stores” and Henry Seton’s “The Hon. Gertrude,” each of which, although dissimilar in theme, is quite like the other in the matter of laughter-raising qualities … Esmé Beringer’s company, including Mary Brough, Gwenda Wren, and Helen Ferrers, all accomplished players, are responsible for “The Hon. Gertrude,” which brings into sharp - very comically sharp - contrast the manners and deportment of what are known as the classes and the masses. It is all admirable fun, with just a touch of elemental human sentiment to make it all the more palatable’. The Stage, 20 March 1919.

‘A strong attraction at the Kilburn Empire this week is the revue entitled “Jolly Times,” presented by Harry Goodson. A capital all- round company, lively music, pretty dresses, and an unlimited amount of fun combine to make it most enjoyable. Jos Alexander, in the rôle of Squibby Brown, proves immensely popular, and is splendidly supported by Joseph Victor as Moppitup. When these two artists are upon the stage fun is fast and furious. Peter McSweeney (Owen Malcombe) has a fine voice, of which he makes good use, while Charles Lind Vivian is seen to advantage as a fire-eating colonel. Madge Merle, as Sadie Gerrard, is endowed with a rich and melodious voice, combined with a dashing style; she makes one of the hits of the evening. Florence Williams has, in Julie, a part to which he is well suited. She has a pleasant manner, and possesses an agreeable voice, which is heard in several numbers of a taking character. Other parts are in capable hands. The piece was received with marked favour by Monday’s audience’. The Stage, 24 July 1919.