Palace, Newcastle

Performed for the week by Mabel Rose, Joseph Millane, Maisie Cameron, Villiers Stanley, and Herbert Barrs,

'The play is at once thrilling in its incidents, and emotional in its development' (Newcastle Journal, 16 March 1915). Eva Elwes played the role of Grace Shepherd.

Performed alongside 'The Monkey's Paw'. Described by the 'Newcastle Journal' as a 'rousing topical play' (6 July 1915).

... a story of deep human interest, founded upon one of the social problems of the present day. The title part will be taken by Miss Betty Seymour, who will be supported by a capable company. ('Newcastle Journal', 11 September 1915, p. 5) Note: It is likely that the company was Will. H. Glaze's.

The Stage, 21 and 28 October 1915, listed The Little Grey Home in the West (North Co.) as On Tour from 25 October at the Pal., Newcastle. Also: ‘Presented this week is The Little Grey Home in the West. It is one of Ernest Vaughan’s dramas. The staging and acting were greatly appreciated by large audiences on Monday’ (The Stage, 28 October 1915).

‘The latest of the war dramas to make an appearance at the Palace Theatre, Newcastle, will be “Remember Belgium,” a play with which Mr. and Mrs. Percy Brown have gained a large measure of success. It is in eight scenes, and in it are presented many striking situations in and behind the firing line. Mr. Gilbert Elvin will have the leading male role as Colonel Featherstone. and Miss Vida Haslewood will play an important part as his adopted daughter’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 6 November 1915). 'Lovers of melodrama will find entertainment to their liking at the Palace Theatre, where Mr and Mrs Percy Scott [sic – Brown] present their latest production, “Remember Belgium.” The piece teems with patriotic sentiment, and there are many thrilling and pathetic incidents. A pleasing love story is also woven into the plot, which is of sustaining interest throughout’ (Newcastle Journal, 9 November 1915).

‘Thrills there are plenty in for patrons of the Palace Theatre, where The Enemy in Our Midst, a play from the facile pen of Mr G. Carlton Wallace, is presented by the author’s company. The story deals with a phase of the war which offers scope for the imagination of the playwright, and the plottings of an English transport manager’s German wife are ingeniously portrayed. The many unique effects of the production include a representation of a Zeppelin raid, in which a British biplane succeeds in bringing the airship to earth’ (Newcastle Journal, 22 February 1916). ‘Mr. G. Carlton Wallace’s company produces at the Palace Theatre, Newcastle, this week, his play, The Enemy in our Midst. Who the enemy is it is not bad [sic – hard?] to guess. and so the up-to-the-moment character of the piece can easily be imagined. This character is strongly emphasised, too, by a Zeppelin raid with which the piece ends' (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 22 February 1916).

‘“ The Unmarried Mother,” a drama from the pen of Mr C. Vernon Proctor, is presented at the Palace Theatre by Mr Oswald Cray’s company. It deals with a question which has been the theme of much discussion, and the incidents in the lives of the girl and her soldier-lover, round whom the story is evolved, were followed closely by large audiences. The pathos of the piece is admirably portrayed, and throughout the six scenes of the production there is much to entertain and please patrons of the Haymarket house’. Newcastle Journal, 29 February 1916.

‘“Home Once More,” a war drama of powerful domestic interest, will be presented at the Palace Theatre ...' (Newcastle Journal, 4 March 1916). ‘Miss Emma Litchfield’s company will produce anew play, written by herself, entitled “Home Once More.” It has a domestic and sympathetic strain throughout' (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 4 March 1916). ‘“Home Once More,” a story of domestic interest from the pen of Miss Emma Litchfield, who is the authoress of a number of successful plays, is presented at the Palace Theatre. The drama is especially appropriate at the present time, and the large audiences testified their approval in an unmistakable manner. The authoress, who appears in an important role, is supported by a capable company, and the interest is sustained throughout the seven scenes of the production’ (Newcastle Journal, 7 March 1916).

The Newcastle Journal, Saturday 29 July 1916, reported that Mrs Frank Bateman’s company were due with Somebody Knows, Somebody Cares and The King and the Orange Girl at the Palace Theatre.

Performed by Messrs Jazon and Montgomery Company.

Twice nightly at 6.50 and 9pm

Twice nightly. Will H. Glaze's No. 1 company ('Newcastle Journal', 6 November 1916, p.1)

When Oswald Cray advertised in The Stage, 18 January 1917, for theatres for The Unmarried Mother for February 5 and 19, his address was the Palace Theatre, Newcastle.

‘“The Black Sheep of the Family” is the title of the drama presented at the Palace Theatre by Mr Arthur Hinton’s company. The play is of an interesting, and at times exciting, character, and was received by well filled houses. Mr Arthur Hinton, who plays the part of Ralph Sylvester, the black sheep, is a capable actor, and fulfils the character with distinction, while Miss Ethel Morton [sic], as Loyale Dare, the heroine, is also worthy of special mention. J. Knox-Orde, as Lionel Sylvester, is also effective in. his part’ (Newcastle Journal, 23 January 1917). ‘Arthur Hinton, Ltd. presented a new and up-to-date drama “The Black Sheep of the Family” at the Palace Theatre, Newcastle, last night, and its reception was of the heartiest. In the name part Mr. Hinton himself appears and proves a sterling actor, filling the trying role with distinction and earning the genuine applause of the audience. Although he was the “black sheep” there was that in his nature that one could not but admire, especially as he was supplanted in the eyes of the lord to whom he was heir and successor, by a rank bad ‘un whose behaviour to the girl he had wronged and in other ways marked him as a thoroughly-pated scoundrel. The leading parts are admirably sustained by Mr. Roland Willis, Mr. Chauncy Morris, Mr. Louis Weston, Miss Nina Mallam, Miss Peggy Courtney, and Miss Ethel Monton’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 23 January 1917).

‘Another war drama, by the author of “The Unmarried Mother,” and with the title of “The Wife with Two Husbands,” is billed for next week [at the Palace Theatre]. It deals with yet another of the problems created by the great war - the marriage of the woman whose first husband has been reported killed, but who appears again as the second union all but completed. The military interest is strong all through' (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 3 February 1917). ‘Mr Oswald Cray’s company in the drama “The Wife with Two Husbands” is the attraction at the Palace Theatre, and it was well received. The play, which is produced in seven scenes, is of an interesting and at times sensational character. The principal parts are portrayed by Mr Clinton Baddeley as the soldier, Miss Daisy Cook as his wife, and Miss Olive Jeffrey as the soldier’s sister’ (Newcastle Journal, 6 February 1917).

'A new play, dealing with English country life, entitled, "The Cottage Girl," by Eva Elwes, is the attraction at the Palace Theatre, and in the seven scenes through which the story runs humour and pathos are admirably blended. The authoress appears in the character of Ada Stack, the outcast ...' ('Newcastle Journal, 27 February 1917) Two performances per night

Will H. Glaze's No. 1 Company. Twice nightly.

Performers: Dot Stephens Co

Performed by Will Casey and company.

‘“His Last Leave,” by Clifford Rean, a realistic play of the times is to be presented by Mr. Will H. Glaze’s Company at the Palace Theatre, next week, twice nightly. Mr. Fred E. Chabot, under whose direction the play is produced, takes the part of Dr. Walton, R.A.M.C., and in principal parts are Miss Lilian Fenn, Miss Gwynne Warren, Miss Lena Brand, Mr. J. P. Marsden, Mr. James Hart, and Mr. Albert Caron. Included in the eight scenes are “a dug-out, somewhere in France,” “No Man’s Land,” and “A dressing station behind the Trenches”’. Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 14 July 1917. ‘Mr. Will H. Glaze presents a realistic, up-to-date play at the Palace Theatre this week, entitled “His Last Leave.” Richard Maxwell comes home on his last leave, and finds his wife, Rose, grievously beset by an unprincipled officer, who is assisted in his nefarious design by a woman who, herself, loves Richard, and consequently hates his wife. Their machinations cause Rose much trouble, and some misgiving and doubt to Dick. The action of the play takes one to the front on the Continent, the scenes, including a dugout, No Man’s Land, and a dressing station, exciting much interest. The principal parts were played very acceptably by Mr. Jas. Hart, Mr. Albert Caron, Mr. F. E. Chabot, Miss Gwynne Warren and Miss Lillian Fenn’. Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 17 July 1917.

Performed as 'The Middy V.C. Comes Home' Twice nightly

Twice nightly

‘“Neither Wife Nor Maid” is the title of the drama produced at the Palace Theatre by Mr Ernest R. Abbott’s company, and the authoress, Miss Ada Abbott, appears in the title role, a part she plays to perfection. The play is well staged, and was warmly received by large audiences’. Newcastle Journal, 23 October 1917.

‘“Always Welcome” is the title of next week’s play at the Palace Theatre, Newcastle, and it will be presented by the authoress, Miss Emma Litchfield. It is a domestic drama with a big human interest, and with Miss Litchfield herself in the role of heroine, supported by a specially selected company, it should prove most successful. The play is Miss Litchfield’s latest effort’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 1 December 1917). ‘A domestic Drama, “Always Welcome,” is the type of entertainment always welcomed by Palace patrons. It possesses seven stirring scenes, each of which holds the audience’s attention. Miss E. Litchfield and Winifred Rutland and Conrad Stratford are the more prominent members of a good company’ (Newcastle Journal, 4 December 1917). ‘Miss Emma Lichfield’s No. 1 Company [at the] Palace Theatre this week are presenting an entirely new play, “Always Welcome” [which] was accorded a hearty reception last night at the hands of thronged audiences’. The rest of the review is hard to read on the British Newspaper Archive but it mentions cast members Gertie Moody, Conrad E. Stratford, Robert Power, Tom B. Solly [sic] and Winifred Rutland (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 4 December 1917).

‘Mr. Will H. Glaze’s company is again in possession of the boards at the Palace Theatre, and presented last night the drama, “A Son of the Sea,” which contains much of the breeziness suggested by the title. The scene is laid on the Cornish coast. and, like many more having their origin in that neighbourhood, has a pleasing variety of romance and domesticity that will always be a recommendation to such plays. Paul Tregarron [sic - Clifford Rean], in the name part, plays it in a manly fashion; while Poppy Wentworth is made quite a popular character by the earnest work of Dorothy Kirk. Leading parts are taken by John Worth, Edmond O’Grady, Maud Steeples, and Clara Spillwood [sic – Spillard?]’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 26 February 1918). ‘“A Son of the Sea” is a new drama which deals with life on the Cornish coast. It is a story, prettily evolved, of fisher life, the chief characters being Paul Tregarron a fisher lad, and Poppy Wentworth, the heroine. These characters are admirably pourtrayed by Clifford Rean and Miss Dorothy Kirk’ (Newcastle Journal, 26 February 1918).

Twice nightly. T. E. Ward and Eva Elwes No. 1 Co. ('Newcastle Journal', 18 March 1918, p. 1) [The play] was written recently by Miss Eva Elwes, whose name is well known to those who frequent The Palace, to illustrate the great social temptation which often besets the path of young girls, and a very fine moral is pointed in it. ('Newcastle Daily Chronicle', 16 March 1918, p. 5)

‘The Palace programme will be filled by “The Black Sheep of the Family,” a domestic melodrama which has found favour on previous occasions’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 30 March 1918). Advertised in the Newcastle Journal, 1 April 1918, as ‘A Hinton’s Selected London Company [in] The Most Successful Drama of the Present Day’. ‘At this house of entertainment [the Palace Theatre], crowded holiday audiences were in attendance to witness the new and up-to-date version of Gladys Hastings Walton’s “Black Sheep of the Family.” As has just been hinted, it has been here previously and that it left favourable impressions might have been gathered from the cordiality of its reception on the present occasion. It is presented by Mr. Arthur Hinton’s company. After all, the “Black Sheep” was not without its good points, especially when trying to teach a lady how to aim and fire a revolver with himself as target, not discovering till afterwards that the weapon happened to be unloaded. The part is capitally taken by Harry T. Wood. Others are well done by R. P. James, Henry C. Ward, Leslie Steward, Laura Wright, and Ethel Morton [sic]’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 2 April 1918). ‘“The Black Sheep of the Family” is the title of a drama which is being produced twice nightly at the Palace Theatre. The cleverly written play has the advantage of being in capable hands, each of the various characters having a well qualified representative. The story itself is full of incident and startling developments, and, withal, we have a considerable measure of fun’ (Newcastle Journal, 2 April 1918).

‘Another visit is being paid to the Palace Theatre this week by a company of Mr. Will H. Glaze in Clifford Rean’s new play, “The Voice on the ‘Phone.” Rather should the piece be called “a comedy-drama,” as the comedy bits given to Sir Charles and Lady Marion Inglemere in their treatment of a music-hall artist form a very prominent and very laughable part of it. Needless to say the professional lady, who is of a very ordinary type, plays havoc with the nerves of the lady, who is of the “haut ton,” and the Baronet, whom she has in her power. The parts are capitally done by Mr. James Stilwell, Mr. Alfred Stretton, Miss Beatrice Fitzhugh, and Miss Rene [sic] Bevan’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 16 April 1918). ‘Mr Clifford Rean, whose work is well known and much appreciated in Newcastle, has written nothing better than “The Voice of [sic] the ‘Phone,” which Mr W. H. Glaze’s company are playing at the Palace Theatre’ (Newcastle Journal, 16 April 1918).

Performers: "Harry Foxwell"s London Company" Review: "successful and Sensational drama" - listing, Newcastle Daily Journal

Performed here between 22 and 27 July 1918

‘An interesting play, laid in 1914, when the shadows of approaching war were becoming daily more pronounced, is “The Girl who Changed her Mind,” by Clifford Rean. Ruth Vallender, the heroine, is sought in marriage by one officer while she is betrothed to another, a volunteer. The working out of the plot is interesting. The principal characters are well taken by Wilson Benge, Jerrold Ord, Richard Webb, and Miss Sadie Smith. There is some capital comedy, and the war atmosphere is strengthened by representatives in the cast of the Hun armies, some of the scenes being laid near the Belgian frontier’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 13 August 1918). ‘“The Girl Who Changed Her Mind” is the title of an interesting play ... Into a delightful story of romance and love the author has brought military incidents and colour, and the piece is commendable to a high degree. The characters are cleverly impersonated, and the staging is excellent’ (Newcastle Journal, 13 August 1918). ‘The Girl Who Changed Her Mind draws crowded houses [at the Palace, Newcastle]. Wilson Benge has exceptional opportunity as Dennis, a typical English yeoman and soldier. Sadie Smith is a successful Ruth Vallender. The well-balanced company include Jerrold Ord, F. Radcliffe, Tom J. Taylor, Victor Cohen, J. M. Taylor, R. Franks, G. Gravitt and Misses Amy Correlli [sic – Coralli?], Lizzie Lennon, and Réné Ralph’ (The Stage, 15 August 1918).

‘The play at the Palace [next week] will be “Duty and the Girl,” a present-day drama with a direct bearing upon the war’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 24 August 1918). ‘There are few plays of more general interest than “Duty and the Girl,” which Mr Joseph Millane’s company are producing twice nightly at the Palace Theatre. Clifford Rean, the author, has written his story very cleverly, and from beginning to end there is a steady run of interesting incident. Miss Florence Churchill give [sic] a delightful impersonation of Rose Warren, and Vincent W. Carlyle, who has been in France on active service, makes quite an ideal Tom Beresford’ (Newcastle Journal, 27 August 1918).

‘“For Sweethearts and Wives” is the story of a powerful war episode based upon an incident in a modern naval battle. It will be presented at the Palace Theatre, and is sure to meet with hearty approval’ (Newcastle Journal, 31 August 1918). Advertised in the Newcastle Journal, 2 September 1918: ‘The Great Naval Drama … Playing to Crowded Houses Everywhere’.

Performed for the week (except Thursday when theatre closed for a public meeting), twice nightly (6.45 and 8.50) by Emma Litchfield's company.

‘Patrons of the Palace Theatre will have a fine story entitled “Back From Overseas” served up for their enjoyment [next week]. From the pen of Wilson Howard, it is presented by Maude Warburton’. Newcastle Journal, 14 September 1918. Advertised as ‘Warburton and Howard’s Specially Selected Co. [in] Back From Overseas. An Absolute Novel. The Great Spy Play’. Newcastle Journal, 16 September 1918. ‘An effective way in which to deal with the menace of the “hidden band” was shown at the Palace Theatre, Newcastle, With “Back From Overseas” - one of the best of the plays from the pen of Wilson Howard. In the chief role is Mr Howard himself, and his interpretation of Private Tom Brown is excellent. Maud Warburton as Bessie Grey is appreciated, and her efforts are always sure of an ovation. There are several scenes ranging from a quiet English garden grimmer scenes in France’. Newcastle Journal, 17 September 1918. Back From Overseas is listed as on tour at the Pal., Newcastle from 16 September in the Stage, 19 September 1918.

‘A military drama by Clifford Rean, “On Leave For His Wedding,” will be the attraction at the Palace. It is to be produced by Edward F. Furneau and company. He takes the part of Captain Derrick Tressillian, and in scene five is presented “A German bombardment"' (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 2 November 1918) Advertised in the Newcastle Journal, 4 November 1918: ‘Realistic Bombardment of the Cathedral by the Huns. See the Humorous Trench Scene’. Also: ‘Many military dramas have been staged at the Palace Theatre, Newcastle, and that staged last evening, entitled “On Leave for His Wedding,” is one of the most convincing. It from the facile pen of Clifford Dean [sic - Rean, and has as its chief exponent Edward F. Furneau, whose interpretation of Captain Tresselau [sic] is the chief feature. Of several scenes the premier place for effect should be allotted to that depicting a German bombardment’ (Newcastle Journal, 5 November 1918).

Performed only on Monday 18th. Other plays performed during the week, by Mary Austin and Co., were 'Maria Martin' and 'Trilby'

‘Ernest D. [sic] Abbott’s Company will produce “Sapho” at the Palace [next week]. Miss Ada Abbott will appear in the title role. On Friday night, a problem play, “Neither Wife nor Maid,” for adults only, will be staged’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 30 November 1918). At the Palace ‘On Friday night only the play, “ Neither Wife Nor Maid,” for adults of 16 and over, will be staged’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 3 December 1918).

Performed as Home From The Trenches, although an advertisement in The Stage, 28 November 1918 uses the title Back to Wife and Home. ‘An interesting drama of the present day was staged at the Palace Theatre last evening under the title of “Home From the Trenches.” It is a story of the period following the signing of the armistice, and tells of the troubles which beset the family life of a young soldier on his return from the front. Mr Will H. Glaze occupies a leading role in the play’. Newcastle Journal, 10 December 1918.

Advertised in the Newcastle Evening Chronicle, 29 January 1919, performed by Will H. Glaze’s London company and as ‘the Dramatic success of the Season’. An advertisement for His Last Leave in the Stage, 6 February 1919, claimed ‘Return Visit last week Palace, Newcastle, beat previous visit by over £70’.

The Stage of Thursday 13 and 20 February 1919 listed “Married on Leave” as on tour at the Palace, Newcastle from 17 February.

6.45 & 8.50 Twice nightly. F.G.Kimberley number 1 Company in the Great Military Drama, "A Soldier's Divorce." Written on the Most Vital Topic of the Day by the Popular Authoress Mrs Kimberley. (Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Saturday 15 March 1919)

‘A capital audience gave a flattering reception to Mr. Vincent W. Carlyle’s new play, “Love Honour and the Woman,” at. the Palace Theatre, Newcastle, last night. The company which Mr. Joseph Millane has gathered together for this production is one of general excellence, and Miss Florence Churchill in the role of Bess round whom the plot centres makes the immediate success certain. The story is one of peace and war, and had all the factors which go towards maintaining the interest until the final fall of the curtain. Supporting Miss Churchill is Mr. Carlyle (author), Mr. George Gaisford, Mr. Fergus Leslie, and Miss Violet St. John’. Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 25 March 1919.

Twice nightly, 6.45 & 8.50. Arthur Hinton's Company in Repertory. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. (Newcastle Evening Chronicle Monday 7 April 1919)

‘“The Broken Idol [sic - Doll],” by Gladys Hastings Walton a drama in five scenes, is one of the attractions at the Palace [next week], where it will be played on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Arthur Hinton is in the principal role and will be supported by Mrs. Ethel Monton. For the remainder of the week another play from the same pen is announced, namely, “The Black Sheep of the Family,” in which the same company is to appear. The play is produced in six acts’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, Saturday 5 April 1919; an advertisement in the same issue of the newspaper confirms the split of the week). Arthur Hinton’s company remained at the Palace, Newcastle, for another week, performing Betrayed.

This was the first of a two-week season at this theatre. ‘“Always Welcome,” a drama from the pen of Miss Emma Litchfield and produced by her own company, will be staged at the Palace Theatre. Miss Litchfield fills the principal role of Emma Summers, and is supported by Mr. Conrad E. Stratford as Philip Webster. On Friday night “The Rival Mothers,” by the same author, will be presented’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 17 May 1919). ‘Emma Litchfield’s company are giving some fine representations of her own play “Always Welcome” [at the Palace, Newcastle]. A specially excellent portrayal of Emma Summers comes from the authoress. Other important parts are in the hands of Rose Carr, Conrad E. Stratford, Frank Rothwell, Tony Snape, Claire Elkington, Winifred Rutland, and Percy J. Barnet’. The Stage, 22 May 1919.

The Newcastle Evening Chronicle, 14 July 1919, advertised at the Palace Theatre, Newcastle, ‘Twice Nightly. Special Attraction. The Stanley Carlton Co. Present the Entirely Novel and Original Drama: Love and The Law’. Also, ‘At [the Palace Theatre], last night, an entirely new and original drama was presented by Stanley Carlton ‘s company. “Love and the Law” has indeed much that is entirely original, the while it appeals with no ordinary force to our better feelings and calls forth our warmest sympathy for the victims of Caleb Pertmann and his mother. She is in business while making him an allowance on which he is at liberty to victimise females - the worst possible way, the while he appeals to the police to make things smooth for him. Coming to the acting, Mr. Carlton has put a first rate company on the road. Bertram Oates as the man just mentioned gives an entirely successful account of the part, and Minnie Watersford as the female renders it in a thoroughly artistic fashion. Others who play their parts well are E. Norman Edwards, James C. Walton, J. P. Wright, Sydney King, Queenie Barrett, Marie Cordner and Dallas York’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 15 July 1919).

‘At the Palace Theatre there will be a return visit of Mr. Ernest R. Abbot’s old-established company, which scored such a success at this theatre a short while ago. On this occasion they will present a new play from the pen of Ada G. Abbott and entitled “The Passions.” The authoress and Mr. John Johnston will fill the leading roles. On Friday night only, the company will stage “Neither Wife nor Maid.” Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 9 August 1919.

‘At the Palace Theatre, by special request, Mr. Wilson Benge will present Clifford Rean’s play “The Girl who Changed her Mind.” The story is founded on the early days of the war, and there are many thrilling situations which receive adequate treatment from a powerful company. On Friday night the company will stage “Her Favourite Son,” a drama by Ruth A. Zillwood’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 30 August 1919). ‘It is by special request that Wilson Benge is doing a very interesting play from the pen of Clifford Rein [sic], entitled “The Girl who Changed Her Mind.” It is really a pre-war play, much of the business re-calling the incited doings of 1914, and much of the talk would almost make one think that we were on the fringe of another outbreak of such times. The principal parts are played by Richard Webb, Frank Esmonde, [E] Howell Webb, Maggie Massey and Pauline Newton’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 2 September 1919).

The Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 11 May 1920, reviewed the performance of The Betrayal at the Palace Theatre the previous night, concluding ‘[Florence Churchill’s] portrayal of the character of Bess in “Love, Honour and the Woman,” on Friday, will be anticipated with interest’.

‘The old-established E. R. Abbott No. 1 Company opened at the Newcastle Palace last night with “Carmen” … On Thursday and Friday the company give “Sapho” … Saturday night’s play, “Neither Wife Nor Maid,” deals with the great social question’ (Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 26 July 1921). Also The Stage, 28 July 1921.

Charles Denville Company performing. 'Scenic effects have been specially designed for the play and care is to be taken to show the correct uniforms of the Great War' (Newcastle Evening Chronicle, 29 April 1939)