Empire, Mansfield

‘Cissie Langley and company, in the great war sketch, “Nurse and Martyr,” heads the bill at the Mansfield Empire this week, and to judge by the crowded houses it is “taking on” immensely. Cissie Langley, as the nurse and martyr, played with much skill the gentle yet fearless nurse, whilst Jack Lauri, as the little French boy, receives his share of applause. The other parts were ably sustained by E. W. Bretton, as General Von Muller, murderer; A. Beverley, as Pat O’Leary, and L. Nemo, as the Priest. On Friday night they will give a special sketch on the same lines as “Damaged Goods,” for adults only, entitled “The Tainted Woman"'. Mansfield Reporter, Friday 4 January 1918.

Also on the bill: "Lottie Collins, Gerald Cyril, Madge Osmond, F.V. St. Clair, Miller & Mohamed". "Mansfield Reporter", 15 February 1918.

'a sensational sketch presented by Charles Castella and Katherine Da-koyd, at the Empire this week. The dramatic talent of these gifted artistes is wonderful. Charles Castella in the dual role of Mons. Carmoy, and "The Hun," Prussian officer, and Katherine Da-koyd as a Belgian, granddaughter of Carmoy, are played with great skill' (Mansfield Reporter, 3 May 1918)

‘The great attraction at the Empire this week is the “Johnson ‘Ole,” with Harry Thurston in his original character as Old Bill. the “Walrus.” This is the best of Bairnsfather’s sketches, and full of wit and humour, with touches of pathos intermingled. Harry Thurston’s portrayal of “Old Bill” is a masterpiece, and he is ably supported by a strong cast. The “Plug Street Trench,” is a realistic. piece of scenery, by Bruce Smith, Drury Lane Theatre, London’. Mansfield Reporter, 8 November 1918.