Great War Theatre

Address: Leigh, UK

Performances at this Theatre

Date Script Type
5 Apr 1915 Remember Belgium [licensed as 'George Grant'] Professional
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These performance weeks are listed in The Stage, 6 May 1915. Perhaps other plays in the Browns' repertoire were played as well as 'Remember Belgium'.
17 Jan 1916 The Love Child Professional
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‘Ernest R. Abbott’s company are here [Royal Opera House, Leigh] in the drama, Neither Wife Nor Maid. The authoress, Ada G. Abbott, plays with dramatic skill and judgement as Meg. John Johnston gives an excellent character study of Curley Saunders. Lord Kingdon is capably represented by Frank Kelland. Herbert Barrs acts with skill as Steve Warden. Philip Layton is natural as the Rev. Peter Cordiner. Glory Kelland admirably sustains the part of Lady Kingdon. Nellie Crowther acts cleverly as Tommy. Agnes Kingston make a dignified Dowager Lady Kingdon. Marion Holly is quaintly humorous as Eliza’. The Stage, 20 January 1916.
4 Jan 1917 Within Our Gates [For Motherland] Professional
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Charles Locke’s company performed for three nights in 'A Motherless Mite' and in 'Within Our Gates' for the remainder of the week.
21 Apr 1919 His Last Leave Professional
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The Stage, 24 April 1919, noted: ‘Will H. Glaze’s company are drawing well in “His Last Leave”’ at the Royal and Opera House, Leigh.
25 Oct 1920 For Sweethearts and Wives Professional
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‘Arthur Rosebery and Gerald F. Buckley’s [sic - Buckle's] company are appearing in the drama “For Sweethearts and Wives.” Vincent W. Carlyle plays with good effect in the parts of George Gold and Capt. Hardy. A fine elocutionary performance is that of Norman Leyland as Frank Manley. Edgar Milton ably represents Henry Hawker, and Syd Deane is pleasing as Robert Manley. Peggy Caird plays artistically as Mary Gold. Hettie Gale, as Trixie, and Polly Marsh, as Dame Manly [sic], acquit themselves well’. The Stage, 28 October 1920.