Grand Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees

‘There is something that is appropriate and patriotic about the new play, “Remember Belgium,” which is being presented by Mr and Mrs Percy Brown [at the Grand Theatre, Stockton]. The scenes are laid in Belgium and France, with settings representative of the rear of the French firing line, and of the army hospital. The story of the drama is deeply interesting, and all the characters are cleverly sustained, with Miss Vida Haslewood, and Messrs Percy Brown, Gilbert Elvin, Arthur Lowery, and others in leading parts’ (Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough, 20 April 1915). 'Mr. and Mrs. Percy Brown’s company, with Remember Belgium. The company include Miss Vida Haslewood (Marie), Mr. Gilbert Elvin (Colonel Featherstone), Mr. Percy Brown (Fritz Siegenbach), Miss Lelia Drummond (Mrs Featherstone), and Mr. Cliffe Deane (George Grant). Other artists lend valuable aid. The staging of the piece deserves praise’ (The Stage, 22 April 1915).

‘“Neither Wife - Nor Maid” had an excellent reception, which was quite deserved, at this theatre [the Grand Theatre, Stockton] last evening, when Mr E R. Abbott’s company gave an excellent exposition of an interesting drama. It was the old story told in a new way, and Miss Ada Abbott made a very good “Meg,” the poor mother, whilst equally attractive was the performance of Miss G. Kelland as “Lady Rose;” Mr John Johnson took Curly Saunders” to everyone’s satisfaction, and sang “He’s My Pal,” extremely well’. Daily Gazette For Middlesbrough, 15 February 1916.

The Era, 8 March 1916, listed The Unmarried Mother (North) as On The Road from 6 March at the Grand, Stockton. Similarly The Stage, 2 and 9 March 1916.

The Stage, 22 February 1917, listed The Black Sheep of the Family as On Tour from 19 February at the Grand, Stockton, presumably with Arthur Hinton's touring company.

'Miss Eva Elwes, actress-authoress, is here in her new country drama, "The Cottage Girl".' ('The Era', 18 July 1917)

The North Star (Darlington), 17 September 1917, advertised at the Grand Theatre, Stockton, ‘Will H. Glaze’s Company in the Entirety New Play: “Blackmail”’.

‘Will H. Glaze’s company are appearing here in “His Last Leave.” The chief parts are ably portrayed by Lilian Fenn, H. W. Scaddon [sic -Scaddan], and J. Evelyn’.

The Stage, 9 and 16 January 1919, listed On Leave For His Wedding as On Tour from 13 January at the G., Stockton.

The Era, 5 November 1919, noted: ‘Mr. Edward F. Furneau’s company in “On Leave For His Wedding’ at the Grand, Stockton.

The Stage, 20 November 1919, listed On Leave For His Wedding as On Tour from 17 November at the G., Stockton.

‘The Ray and Mayne drama company have presented “Oliver Twist” in a successful manner [at the Grand, Stockton-on-Tees] … For the latter part of the week “Neither Wife nor Maid” will be staged’. The Stage, 9 September 1926.