Opera House, Blackpool

‘E. Taylor Platt’s company, with the successful spy play, The Man who Stayed at Home, are attracting audiences here [the Opera House, Blackpool] this week. The strong cast includes Charles Troode, Grahame Herington, Charles H. Mortimer, F. Farries Moss, Russell Bendle, Bert Rouen, Amy Elstob, Dorothy Hall, Mary Lincoln, Hilda Francks, Christine Jensen, and Edith Culbert [sic – Cuthbert]’. The Stage, 20 January 1916.

Blackpool Gazette & Herald - Tuesday 20 June 1916 p8 The Opera House, Blackpool 19 – 26 June 1916 "The Kiss Cure" that sparkling comedy of youth, sunshine and kisses, which was so successful on its visit to Blackpool last November, is again the pleasing attraction at the Opera House this week. On Monday evening a holiday house gave it an enthusiastic reception on its re-appearance. The play was originally produced in Liverpool. It gained an instant success, and after a run of four weeks the comedy was produced in London at the Kingsway Theatre. … The play is preceded by a one-act play, "The Man who Stayed at a Hotel," the characters being admirably sustained by Miss Maud Bracewell. and Messrs. Arnold Reynor and I. K. Melford. "The Kiss Cure" is produced under the direction and management of Mr. Harold V. Neilson. Blackpool Gazette & Herald - Friday 23 June 1916 p2 The Opera House, Blackpool 19 – 26 June 1916 “The Kiss Cure." that sparkling comedy of youth, sunshine, and kisses. which was so successful on its visit to Blackpool last November, is again the pleasing attraction at the Opera House this week. … The piece is preceded by a one-act play, “The Man Who Stayed at a Hotel”, the characters being admirably sustained by Miss Maud Bracewell and Messrs. Arnold Reynor and J. K. Melford. "The Kiss Cure" is produced under the direction of Mr. Harold V. Neilson. Fleetwood Express - Saturday 24 June 1916 p2 The Opera House, Blackpool 19 – 26 June 1916 The play is preceded by the one-act play (by Mr. Arnold Raynor (sic)) “The Man Who Stayed at a Hotel” which is performed by Miss Maude Bracewell, Messrs. J. K. Melford and Arnold Raynor (sic).

The Era, 11 and 18 October 1916, listed The Man Who Stayed at Home (Red) as On The Road from 16 October at the O.H., Blackpool.

The Stage, 18 and 25 October 1917, listed The Man Who Stayed at Home (Red Co.) as On Tour from 22 October at the O.H., Blackpool.

Performed for the week.

The Stage, 24 and 31 October 1918, listed The Man Who Stayed at Home as On Tour from 28 October at the O.H., Blackpool.

A return visit of the production. Arthur Hardy (producer), Florence Helm (actress), Goodie Willis (actress), Florence Burns (actress), Baliol Holloway (actor), Gilbert Heron (actor), Fred Conyer (actor), Reginald D. Turner (actor), Herbert Vyvyan (actor), C. Haviland Burke (actor)

The Stage, 13 and 20 November 1919, listed Nurse Benson as On Tour from 17 November at the O.H., Blackpool. Previewed in the Fleetwood Chronicle, 14 November 1919. Noted in The Stage, 20 November 1919.

Performed for one night by Martin Harvey and M. de Silva, at a matinee performance in aid of the funds of the Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

Performed for one night as part of a week's repertoire by the company.

Performed 20-25 January 1930.

Performed by the Premier Denville Players.