Great War Theatre

Performances at this Theatre

Date Script Type
6 Mar 1916 A Sailor's Love Professional
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‘On Monday evening next, March 6th, the Morton Powell Repertory Company will again be presenting the bill of fare at this popular place of amusement, and will present for the first time in Great Yarmouth Mr. Rollo Balmain’s greatest up-to-date drama, entitled “A Sailor’s Love,” which has been touring the provinces most successfully for a considerable time past [sic!], and the engagement next week should prove a noteworthy one. This will be the first play of a nautical nature presented by the members of the Repertory Co., and the change should meet with the hearty approbation of the patrons of the Theatre Royal ... Local playgoers may look forward to an adequate representation, the naval uniforms giving a splash of colour to the various scenes’ (Yarmouth Independent, 4 March 1916). ‘The Morton Powell Repertory Company is playing at the Theatre Royal this week the up-to-date drama “A Sailor’s Love.” The scenes in which the plot is developed embrace London, Torbay, the deck and Marconi room of a ship, and an Eastern Palm grove and Ruined Mosque. Many exciting episodes occur. The role of Commander David Maine, R.N., is ably played by Mr. Jack Fortescue and Miss Mabel Scudamore cleverly depicts Dora Gerrard. Other parts are well filled’ (Yarmouth Independent, 11 March 1916). Noted in The Stage, 9 March 1916.
12 Feb 1917 The Love Child Professional
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The Yarmouth Independent, 10 February 1917, advertised at the Theatre Royal, Great Yarmouth, for six nights from Monday 12 February the Morton Powell Repertory Company will present an entirely new and original play, in a prologue and 3 Acts, entitled:- “Neither Wife Nor Maid” by Ada Grace Abbott. Mr. F. B. Woulfe as “Curly Saunders.” Miss Ada Oakley as “Meg Huxter”’. ‘A new play of the problem type, entitled “Neither Wife nor Maid,” is the attraction this week. Miss Ada Oakley gives a natural and sympathetic rendition of the role of Meg Huxter and Mr. F. B. Woulfe enacts the part of Curly Saunders with excellent effect Mr. Thomson scores as Lord Kingdon and Miss Edith Lorrain as Lady Kingdon. Comedy is supplied by Mr. Fred Rignold, Mr. Templar Ellis and Miss Lottie Kendall’ (Yarmouth Independent, 17 February 1917).
30 Apr 1917 Beauchamp And Beecham Professional
14 Jan 1918 His Good Angel Unknown
4 Mar 1918 A Mother's Prayer Professional
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Performed as 'The Middy V.C. Comes Home' on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. 'The truth of the saying that laughter is akin to tears will be found exemplified in the unfolding of this play. The lighter side of Naval life is blended with its stern reality in a natural and convincing fashion. The scenes are laid in leafy Devon and upon the quarter deck of H.M.S. Neptune.' (Yarmouth Independent', 2 March 1918, p. 3)
17 Jun 1918 Mary from Tipperary Professional
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Lodge Percy and Henrietta Schrier acted in the their own production. 4 nights only.
8 Nov 1918 The Yellow Streak Unknown
13 Jan 1919 Rosy Island Professional
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The Yarmouth Independent, 11 January 1919, advertised at the Theatre Royal on Monday 13 January for six nights ‘Tom Major Presents a New Musical Comedy, “Rosy Island.” Written by Tom Major. Composed by J. E. Machin. Star Cast:- Kitty Major, Rose Coyle, Peggy Sweby, Lilly Ennis, Jack Maitland, Jay Junior, Eva Lindon, Jack Leonard, Tom Major, and Full Cast of Principals. Powerful Chorus. Augmented Orchestra’. Also, ‘A capital entertainment is provided at the Theatre Royal this week, in the new musical comedy “Rosy Island.” As Rosy Dawn, a fisher girl, Miss Kitty Major soon establishes herself a favourite, and Miss Lily Ennis as Sadie Dollars, sings, acts and dances merrily. Mr. Tom Major as Jacob supplies any amount of fun and keeps the audience in a state of high good humour. Other artistes ably play their roles, and a powerful chorus adds much to the enjoyment of the piece’ (Yarmouth Independent, 18 January 1919).
2 Jun 1919 The Man Who Stayed At Home Professional
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Presented by the Taylor Platt Company.
8 Sep 1919 The Girl from Ciro's Professional
5 Apr 1920 The Girl from Ciro's Professional
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"The ladies' frocks are most up-to-date and handsome. The farce has proves to be very popular." 'Yarmouth Independent, 10 April 1920.
26 Jul 1920 The Luck Of The Navy Professional
30 Aug 1920 The Freedom of the Seas Professional
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Performed by Robert Brasher's company for the week including: Robert Brasher, Nancy Warner. "Mr. Walter Nightingale announces for next week a visit of the very popular West-end play, "The Freedom of the Seas", which had a very lengthy run at the Haymarket Theatre, London. It was in this play that Miss Bille Carleton was appearing at the time of her tragic end... The famous part of George Smith is well sustained by Robert Brasher, who has now played it over 400 times. ...one of the brightest plays of recent times. Such an excellent mixture of real good comedy and thrilling situations is only too rarely seen." (Yarmouth Independent, 28 August 1920)
19 Mar 1923 General Post Professional