Great War Theatre

Performances at this Theatre

Date Script Type
N/A A Pierrot's Dream Unknown
11 Jan 1915 Gentlemen, the King! Professional
1 Feb 1915 One O' Kitcheners Professional
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Reading Mercury, Saturday 30 January 1915: Palace Theatre, Reading. Advertisement ‘Monday Next, February 1st’ twice nightly at 6.55 and 9 … ‘Shirley & Ransome present their latest sketch: One o’ Kitchener’s’.
25 Sep 1916 The Mystery Gun Professional
13 Nov 1916 Snowballs Unknown
11 Dec 1916 Repartee Unknown
18 Dec 1916 Billeted Unknown
8 Jan 1917 They Didn't Want To Do It Professional
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The Era, 10 January 1917, listed the revue 'They Didn't Want To Do It' as On The Road from 8 January at the Palace, Reading.
15 Jan 1917 The Frenchwoman Professional
3 Sep 1917 In the Trenches Professional
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Performed for the week by cast including Harry Buss. On the same bill were: Jessie Buckle (vocalist), Dick Tubb (the grotesque comedian), the Sisters Mestrys (Balancing and Revolving Act), Vera Vere (comedienne), Mimi (dainty dancer), the Five Sisters (vocal, instrumental and dramatic act).
25 Feb 1918 All Dressed Up Unknown