Great War Theatre

Address: Leith, Edinburgh, UK

Performances at this Theatre

Date Script Type
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31 May 1915 The Mystery Gun Professional
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Comedy is outstanding at the Alhambra Theatre, Leith, this week. Topping the bill is an illusionary comedy sketch, presented by Fred. Clayden, called "The Mystery Gun." A young lady is apparently shot out of the mouth of a large gun on the stage through a steel armour-plated target in full view of the audience. The illusion is a clever one. Between the various actors in the piece there is much amusing cross-talk. Jack Mills, Scottish comedian, is much applauded for his topical parodies on well-known Scottish songs; possessed of a beautiful contralto voice, Myra Norman is an acquisition to the programme; George Crotty, in several ragtime songs, is a success, and he also gives a capital step-dancing exhibition: the Brothers Geddes provide an entertaining musical item, producing melodies from a variety of articles, including bells, bottles, and a tea set. Reg Wentworth is heard to advantage in one or two comic songs; Dora Sefton is a smart comedienne and dancer: and Reo, Rio and Pim give a clever comedy acrobatic performance. Pictures from the scene of the Gretna railway disaster are exhibited on the screen. (The Scotsman - Tuesday 01 June 1915).
6 Sep 1915 Saved By Wireless Professional
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Performed by Gilbert Heron and company.
18 Oct 1915 Among the Missing Professional
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Edinburgh Evening News Saturday 16 October 1915 Leith Alhambra. A good programme of varieties is promised at the Leith Alhambra Theatre. " The Golden Athlones" will present a series of beautiful tableaux; Jeavon and Jean will give a smart novelty act. Pete and Minnie Lee fulfil a return engagement in their amusing playlet " A Scotsman's Visit to London." Miss Jane Ayre, an Edinburgh artiste, will render songs at the piano, and the other contributors include David Clyde and Company in a sketch "Among the Missing;" “Johnnie" McElroy & Co. in " Help a Pal;” Mr Joe Archer, comedian; and Russell and West, comedians and vocalists. Edinburgh Evening News Monday 18 October 1915 Alhambra, Leith Twice nightly 6-50. 9-0. David Clyde and Coy. present “Among the Missing”. Edinburgh Evening News Tuesday 19 October 1915 Alhambra, Leith LEITH ALHAMBRA. A fine exhibition of living statuary is given at Leith by the Golden Athlones, a trio which includes Miss Doris Valento "the girl with the perfect figure." A sketch by Johnny McElroy and Co., entitled "Helping a Pal," is provocative of great amusement. Another interesting sketch of a more serious order, entitled “Among the Missing," is enacted by David Clyde and Co. A vocal comedy act is smartly rendered by Albert Russell and James West. Pete and Minnie Lee are given hearty welcome on their return in " A Scotsman's Visit to London." A novelty act Jeavon and Jena is cleverly performed, and a number of highly trained dogs are introduced. As a comedian, Cheery Joe Archer makes a successful appearance and favourable impression is made by Jane Ayr in her songs at the piano. Edinburgh Evening News Wednesday 20 October 1915 Alhambra, Leith Twice nightly 6-50. 9-0. David Clyde and Coy. present “Among the Missing”. The Scotsman Monday 18 October 1915 ALHAMBRA, LEITH WALK, LEITH. 6. 50. TWICE NIGHTLY. 9. DAVID CLYDE AND COMPANY, present "Among the Missing”. The Scotsman Tuesday 19 October 1915 Alhambra, Leith By David Clyde and Company a dramatic sketch, "Among the Missing, " is effectively produced; ALHAMBRA, LEITH WALK, LEITH. 6. 50. TWICE NIGHTLY. 9. DAVID CLYDE AND COMPANY, present "Among the Missing”. The Scotsman Wednesday 20 October 1915 ALHAMBRA, LEITH WALK, LEITH. 6. 50. TWICE NIGHTLY. 9. DAVID CLYDE AND COMPANY, present "Among the Missing”. The Scotsman Friday 22 October 1915 ALHAMBRA LEITH WALK, LEITH 6.50 TWICE NIGHTLY 9.0 THE GOLDEN ATHLONES Including Miss Doris Valento. Presenting a Series of Beautiful Tableaux. JEAVON AND JENA in their Smart Novelty Act. PETE AND MINNIE LEE in their Scotch Comedy Sketch “The Scotsman’s Visit to London.” JANE AYR In Songs at the Piano. CHHERY JOE ARCHER Comedian. ARTHUR RUSSELL AND JAMES WEST In a Novel and Up-to-Date Vocal Comedy Act. DAVID CLYDE AND COMPANY, present "Among the Missing”. JOHNNY McELROY and his Famous Comedy Sketch Team “HELPING A PAL” THE ALHAMBRA GRAND ORCHESTRA Box Office open 10am to 10pm The Stage Thursday 21 October 1915 Alhambra, Leith David Clyde and Company have a dramatic episode, Among the Missing.
28 Feb 1916 The Hun Professional
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First recorded performance.
26 Jun 1916 The Love Child Professional
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"Mr Wilson and his No. 1 London company present with success the popular sketch, "The Love Child", Mr Wilson being very effective in the role of the Miner." Reviewed in "The Scotsman" on 27 June 1916. Also on the bill were the following performers: "Madge Velma and Her Ruffles", "The Yelson Trio", "Mclean and Mao", "Miller and Denla", "Musical Lento", "Charlie Kemble", "Jack Kanday". Listed in "The Scotsman" on 27 June 1916.
11 Mar 1918 Jack Ashore by The Jutland Boys Other
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'By the sanction of the Admiralty, they have been allowed to wear their uniform on tour. Their reception last night was exceedingly hearty at both houses. Apart from the personal interest they fully deserve their place as entertainers' (Scotsman, 12 March 1918)