Hippodrome, Hulme, Manchester

‘“Eyes Right,” a revue by Harold Simpson and John Tiller, makes a good start at the Hulme Hippodrome, where it is produced for the first time. The show is full of go, dainty dances, and good songs are included, and there are also many clever artists. Among them are Tom D. Newell and Miss Eileen Desmond’ (Manchester Evening News, 25 April 1916). ‘An excellent, all-round programme here includes Mr. John Tiller’s revue, “Eyes Right,” presented in fine style by a strong company, with plenty of good dancing, taking songs, and smart comedy’ (The Era, 26 April 1916).

‘Humour is the feature of the revue “Stop Press,” presented at the Hulme Hippodrome. Tom and Kitty Major are the principals, and they are fairly successful. George Lawrence introduces good songs and Jack Warman is very amusing’. Manchester Evening News, 4 July 1916.

‘There is nothing particularly novel in “Look Who’s Here” but refreshing humour, good singing, graceful dancing, and pretty frocks combine to make a really acceptable entertainment. The fun is provided by Hal Bert, Billy Caryll, and Arthur Roberts, whilst Miss Jennie Hartley and Miss Dorothy Grey are furnished with capital songs. The dancing is by Lydia and Francis’. Manchester Evening News, 14 November 1916.

‘“The Bing Boys are Here” is fully justifying its extended stay, and the high reputation of the show is being well maintained. The big people in the production, including’ George Hestor and George [sic] Oxley as the “boys,” get any amount of exhilaration out of the material, and the audiences are exceedingly well served’. Manchester Evening News, 17 April 1917.

‘“Parker’s Appeal,” in which Charles Austin gets an abundance of fun out of a tribunal court, is a sure winner’. Manchester Evening News, 2 April 1918.

Performed for the week.

The Manchester Evening News, Monday 28 October 1918, advertised ‘Captain Bruce Bairnsfather presents “The Johnson ‘Ole”. Harry Thurston as “Old Bill”’ at the Hippodrome, Hulme. ‘At the Hulme Hippodrome the wartime sketch “The Johnson ‘Ole,” with Harry Thurston as “Old Bill,’’ continues its successful run’. Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 October 1918.