Tivoli Theatre, Hull

Performed from 8 to 13 May 1916 by Florence Smithers, Nellie Turner, Andy Clark, and Phil Lester. Also on the bill were Four Sisters Ruby, George Prince, and Agnes Yorke.

They Didn't Want To Do It is presented by Lew Lake's Company. The cast is a strong one including, Charlie Rich, Freddie Malcolm, Claude Gardner, Arthur Stratton, Elsie Roby, Molly Moore, and Ada Terry. The programme is completed by Sara Melita, and John Pastor, and Madge Mole. (The Stage - Thursday 17 May 1917)

‘A variety programme, in which comedy has a large share, is provided at the Tivoli this week, in place of the usual revue. A sketch, “A Wife’s Dilemma,” by Dion Titheradge, is presented by Miss Constance Drever, who has the assistance of Harding Steerman, Alfred Williams, and Arthur Page. A waltz song, composed by Archibald Joyce, “Dreamland of Love,” is well sung by Miss Drever’. Hull Daily Mail, 26 March 1918.

‘Mr Albert Bruno, as Biggins [sic – Biffins] the Waiter, provided abundant laughter last night in the revue, “Somewhere in Somerset.” Miss Dorothy Vere, as Dolly Delemere, was an attractive maiden, and gave good songs. Misses Dorothy Barnes, Lydia Lee, Nancy Corrison [sic – Lorrison], Georgie Vokes, Mr. Fred Harris, and Mr Fred Eugene were the other artistes, and all played with credit. An especially clever item was the appearance of the chorus in Red Cross uniform. Alpho, who staged “The Officer’s Servant,” displayed remarkable ventriloquial ability. Tavalaw Doughton, a Welsh baritone, sang acceptably’. Hull Daily Mail, 16 April 1918. Also, the Hull Daily Mail, 19 April 1918, reported that Artistes from the company ‘gave excellent “turns”’ at the V.A.D. Hospital on 18 April.

Performed as part of a short season by the Alfred Denville Stock company.