Pavilion, Newcastle

‘“Stop Press,” presented at the Pavilion by Magini and Company, has the valuable recommendation of being funny. Nobody can but laugh at the business which transpires, and in that respect acknowledgment of the work of Tom Major and Jack Warman is particularly noteworthy. They are clever and resourceful, and keep business going right merrily so long as they are before the footlights. They have the support of other capable artistes, and altogether are able to “carry on” in a way that meets with unanimous approval, expressed by enthusiastic applause and hearty laughter' (Newcastle Journal, 11 July 1916). ‘“Stop Press” is the title of a revue being given at the Pavilion, Newcastle, this week ... A firelight study, in which George Lawrence as a sailor, and Betty Kitts, his sister, are the participants, is quite a good feature, and wins instant applause. The performance bristles with topical items, not the least interesting being allusions to the tribunal and its decisions' (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 11 July 1916).

‘Revue in a new form, under the title of “Stop Press,” and running through five “columns,” will be the special attraction at the Pavilion next week. It is to be presented by Messrs. Magini and Co., who have secured such popular comedians as Kitty and Tom Major in the principal parts. The Verdun troupe of dancers and a London beauty chorus also figure in the piece. A musical sketch, “The Girls They Left Behind Them,” with eight soldiers’ wives in the cast, is to be presented by Tom Major’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 3 March 1917). ‘There is some catchy music in the revue, “Stop Press,” which is being presented by Messrs. Magini and Company at the Pavilion, Newcastle, this week. The songs by the principals are for the most part well known, and the choruses are well sung by an attractive beauty chorus. The Verdun troupe of dancers are responsible for some new and fascinating dances. Tom Major, who personally supervises the production, is the principal comedian, and is well supported by Miss Kitty Major, the Sisters Wise, George Brooks, Margot Myne, Sam Shirke, Charles Levy, Hector Bain, and Betty Kitts. The revue is followed by a sketch, “The Girls They Left Behind Them,” in which eight soldiers’ wives appear’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 6 March 1917). ‘“Stop Press” at [the] Pavilion. This popular revue is with us once more, and with new features added, and all the familiar ones retained, it swings along more merrily than ever ... As an interlude a striking sketch, “The Girls They Left Behind Them,” is introduced. This depicts a kitchen scene where the girls, now doing so much in the National Service, come home, and the parts are well played by eight soldiers’ wives. It is a splendid little entertainment in itself, and deserves the applause with which it is greeted’ (Newcastle Journal, 6 March 1917).