King's Theatre, Oswestry

Performed for one week.

The Stage, 29 November 1917, reported, ‘Robert Brasher’s company in “Searchlights” are here (the King’s, Oswestry) on a welcome return visit’. Cast members were Edith Hunter, Arthur Bawtree, Robert Brasher, Bessie Bedford, Leo Casselli, J. Renfell, Owen Wallace, Nan Bevill, Maud Scott and Lilian Grosvenor.

‘Ernest E. Norris’s company opened on Monday with “The Live Wire,” the interest in which was thoroughly sustained by the capable acting of the company. As Sir Hartley Mersham Mr. Norris was vigorous and decisive. In the part of Mervyn Chester E. P. Brannigan gave undoubtedly a very clever piece of acting. High praise must also be given to the manly portrayal of Wilfrid Carpenter by Alan C. Dene. Inspector Woods was characteristically played by Stanley Dennis. Hy. Monte as Mulligan was very amusing. Laurie Ellwood worked hard as Betty Byrne, a part in which she was both clever and sympathetic. The character of Christina Anderson was cleverly and delicately handled by Miss M. Richardson. “Brother Officers” and “John Barrett, Millionaire” are also billed’. The Stage, 29 May 1919.

Performed on 27, 28 and 29 May for the benefit of the Shropshire Orthopaedic Hospital by Oswestry A.C.D