Great War Theatre

Performances at this Theatre

Date Script Type
4 Oct 1915 The Radium Girl Unknown
20 Dec 1915 Jack and Jill Unknown
18 Dec 1916 In the Trenches Professional
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Performed for the week by cast including Harry Buss.
2 Apr 1917 Jack Ashore by The Jutland Boys Other
24 Jun 1918 ‘Twixt Laughter and Tears Professional
21 Oct 1918 Rations Professional
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‘Following upon the enormous success of last week’s revue, Fred Karno is this week presenting at the Palace Theatre, for the first time in Blackpool, his latest revuette, “Rations.” The book is from the pen of Bert Lee and R. P. Weston, and is one of the most laughable skits that we have had for some time. The company includes that successful comedian, Robb Wilton, who made such an outstanding success on his last visit to Blackpool as a variety artiste. He is one of our finest comedians, full of good humour and witty sayings. The ladies are headed by Miss Winnie Collins, a most pleasing and versatile artiste, who never fails to charm the audience if only by her daintiness. These two gifted artistes are admirably supported by what is aptly described as a “queue of quaint quipsters”’. Fleetwood Chronicle and Fylde Advertiser, 22 October 1918. ‘We regret to hear that Robb Wilton was taken ill during the week that “Rations” was playing at Blackpool. He was playing until Wednesday night, when he was attacked with the “‘flu,” which developed into pneumonia. It is good news to learn that Robb has taken a turn for the better, but it will be some time before he is well enough to resume his engagements’. The Era, 6 November 1918.