Great War Theatre

Performances at this Theatre

Date Script Type
N/A Early Hours Unknown
28 Jun 1915 The Pewter Pot Unknown
25 Sep 1916 The Pride of the O'Gradys Unknown
8 Jan 1917 The Man Who Stayed At Home Professional
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The Era, 10 January 1917, listed The Man Who Stayed at Home (Blue) as On The Road from 8 January at the Paisley Theatre, Paisley.
20 Apr 1918 Stingo Unknown
5 Aug 1918 Carry On Professional
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Harry Leaton advertised in The Stage, 25 July 1918: ‘Harry Leaton Presents the Great Scottish Super Spy Play – Carry On; or, The Secret Aeroplane. By G. Gordon Jefferson and R. F. Morrison. An Episode of the R. F. C. Without doubt the greatest Spy Play of modern times, and of especial “drawing” powers in view of the recent disclosures in certain well-known papers relative to the abortive attempts to purchase secret aeroplanes in Britain capable of flying to Germany. Production August 5 Paisley T., Paisley, Booked by Moss Empires, Ltd. for their Glasgow Coliseum. Four Gripping Acts culminating in the Great Fight in the Air Scene. Realised by means of electrically controlled aeroplanes (Models) complete and correct in every detail. A Marvel of Realism. (The spies attempt to fly to Germany with the latest British secret aeroplane from an aeroplane factory “somewhere” on the East Coast of Scotland, but are foiled and brought down in flames. Four-sheet of this by Stafford’s, specially cut. A Sure Thriller and a Draw. Star Cast Includes Jerrold Heather, Leah Corentez, Basil Raye, Lalla Stanhope, Fred A. Marston, Lily Leoni, Robert Robertson. Magnificent New Scenery by N. Hinchey. Specially painted for this production. No local stuff used. Every cloth brand new – including canvas. No old stuff repainted. Quite refreshing to the jaded public eye. The Play that will pack any Theatre’. Reviewed in The Era, 14 August 1918, and The Stage, 15 August 1918, the latter giving the cast as: Sir John Douglas, William S. Palmer; Capt. Stanley Douglas, Jerrold Heather; Colonel Maxwell V.C., Fred A. Marston; Capt. Rudolph von Essenbourg, Robert Ferris; Sergt. Sandy M’Allister, Robert Robertson; Hamel Clentz, J. Halston Crimmins; Mary Wilson, Lalla Stanhope; Caroline von Krechner, Leah Corentez; Maggie M’Allister, Lily Leoni; Wilfred Martin, Robt. James; Jimmy Morris, John Higgins; Bobby Paterson, David Anson. The Stage also reported that 'There is nothing very original in the theme of the play, but credit must be given for cleverly-written dialogue. The comedy in the first act is unnecessarily prolonged, and tends to take from the main interest. The third act is full of thrills. In the fourth act two miniature aeroplanes are shown in fight and engagement. A feature of the production worthy of special mention is the setting, which reflects well on the scenic artist, N. Hinchey'.
5 Jun 1922 The Black Sheep Of The Family Professional
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‘Mr. Arthur Hinton, Miss Peggy Courteney, and company, are still scoring in their short dramatic season [at the Theatre, Paisley]. The fourth week’s bill of fare consists of “The Black Sheep of the Family,” “King of My Heart,” and “East Lynne”‘. The Era, 7 June 1922.