Great War Theatre

Address: Birkenhead, UK

Performances at this Theatre

Date Script Type
26 Jun 1916 Home Once More Professional
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‘Those people whose fondness in things dramatic lies towards strong domestic drama, in most instances theatrically described as being “full of heart interest,” should find everything to their liking at the Birkenhead Theatre Royal. “Home Once More,” by Emma Litchfield, is a drama cast in this mould, and the company last evening succeeded in creating a favourable impression, in bringing forward the dramatically forceful points in the most approved manner. Mr. S. P. Goodyer-Kettley proved a satisfactory naval captain, and Messrs. Fred H. Morley and Lionel Belmont [sic - Balmont] were equally well suited to the roles of naval officers. The popular A.B. was capably played Mr. Tom [Solly]’. Liverpool Daily Post, 27 June 1916. Also reported in The Era, 28 June 1916, and The Stage, 29 June 1916.
24 Jul 1916 John Raymond's Daughter or A Soldier's Love Child Professional
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Twice nightly, no matinee.
14 Aug 1916 The Soldier Priest Professional
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Performers: Matthew H Glenville and Co.
30 Oct 1916 The Man Who Stayed At Home Professional
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The Era, 25 October and 1 November 1916, listed The Man Who Stayed at Home (Red) as On The Road from 30 October at the T.R., Birkenhead. ‘The thrilling spy play, “The Man Who Stayed at Home,” riveted the attention of large audiences last evening. There are some gripping situations in the story, and in the hands of the present company there is not a dull moment' (Liverpool Echo, 31 October 1916).
6 Aug 1917 Absent Without Leave Unknown
5 Aug 1918 The Black Sheep Of The Family Professional
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The Liverpool Echo, 2 August 1918, mentioned among Coming Events that ‘“The Black Sheep of the Family,” which has a strong military flavour, will find a home at the Birkenhead Royal’. ‘The Stock Company assembled by the Kelly-Denville combination presents this week the romantic and exciting play “The Black Sheep of the Family.” The details are full of thrills, and have a nice moral effect in the climax. Both houses were packed last night’ (Liverpool Daily Post, 6 August 1918). ‘The Kelly-Denville Stock Company presented an exciting drama, entitled “The Black Sheep of the Family,” which was well received at the Theatre Royal, Birkenhead’ (Liverpool Echo, 6 August 1918). The author of the play is not named, so there is no certainty that it was Gladys Hastings Walton, but no other play with the same title was licensed by the Lord Chamberlain’s Office.
19 May 1919 The Luck Of The Navy Professional
19 May 1919 The Luck Of The Navy Professional
10 Nov 1919 Nurse Benson Professional
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Advertised in the Birkenhead News, 5 November 1919. The Era, 5 November 1919, listed Nurse Benson as On The Road from 10 November at the T.R., Birkenhead; also The Stage, 6 and 13 November 1919.