Great War Theatre

Address: Manchester, UK

Performances at this Theatre

Date Script Type
18 Jan 1915 Joy - Sister of Mercy Professional
24 May 1915 His Mother's Rosary Professional
27 Aug 1915 The Silver Crucifix Unknown
1 Nov 1915 The Unmarried Mother Professional
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‘Vernon Proctor’s drama “The Unmarried Mother’” deals with a question which has gained much publicity. The story is ably presented by Oswald Crag’s [sic – Cray’s] company, and at the Grand Junction Theatre received a sympathetic hearing. Miss Daisy Cook in the title role gives an excellent show’. Manchester Evening News, 2 November 1915.
25 Jan 1916 Brave Women Who Wait Professional
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Another strong drama of great human interest by Mrs F.G. Kimberley. The play has a strong military flavour and clever story being intelligently portrayed by John C. Carlyle's Company. The principals are deserving of praise. (Manchester Evening News, 25th January 1916).
7 Mar 1916 The Sunshine of Paradise Alley Professional
13 Mar 1916 The Soldier Priest Professional
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Performers: Matthew H Glenville and Co. Reviews: "a thrilling Irish story, in which the dramatic situation and comedy are sustained throughout", Manchester Evening News
18 Sep 1916 The Story of the Angelus Professional
24 Dec 1917 Roll Of Honour Professional
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Performers:Gladys Hastings-Walton (Philip Ramsdale), Jerrold Heather (Jim Smith), T Edmund Wildash (Major Hugh Ramsdale), Fred Gresham (Sgt Jock McTavish), Victor Cowen (Anton), Gilbert Elvin (Karl von Wurlberg), Dallas Yorke (Lady Rose Tregarthen), Frances D'Albert (Poll Binks), Leah Corentez (Liz Smith/Lurlina) Review: Authoress in a trouser role!, The Stage