Royal Palace Theatre, Ramsgate

The Thanet Advertiser, 7 April 1917, advertised at the Royal Palace Theatre, Ramsgate, on Monday 9 April and during the week ‘Gigantic holiday attraction. Special and Expensive Engagement. Magini & Company present their Latest Successful London Revue – Stop Press! Cast includes: Kitty Major, Tom Major, George Brooks, the Sisters Wise, Margot Myne, Sam Shirke, Charles Levy, Hector Bain, Betty Kitts, Verdun Troupe of Dancers, London Beaty Chorus’. ‘There is another capital revue at the Palace Theatre, Ramsgate, this week. Miss Kitty Major, who is the life and soul of “Stop Press,” is a delight. As the “maid of the inn,” the tatterdemalion whose neighbours think she is no better than she ought to be, or merely as a handsome and splendidly dressed woman, Miss Major plays her part to perfection, and brims with low comedy of the most artistic as well the most mirth-provoking brand. But she is only one of the stars. Miss Betty Kitts sings popular airs with spirit and distinction, looks chic and dances with as much grace as cleverness. Mr. Hector Bain sings well and acts admirably; Mr. Charles Levy, with a good voice, brings down the house with a fine patriotic song; and little Margot Myne is a dainty little butterfly dancer who wins all hearts. In addition, there are a couple of really remarkable step dancers, one of whom makes an admirable second to Miss Kitts as a singer of taking ditties. Mr. Maurice Lee gives a gripping patriotic recitation from the conductor’s chair with fine effects and the Verdun Troupe of girl dancers delight the eye. Add to this a “male-impersonator” who as a prelude to the revue sings efficiently and does a step dance that brings down the house, a beauty chorus of really girls, and scenic effects that are novel and pleasing, and it will be seen that “Stop Press” is indeed a successful revue’ (Thanet Advertiser, 14 April 1917).

Performers: Matthew H Glenville and Co. Reviews: Advert - "the most enthralling story written since Dion Boucicault's masterpiece", Thanet Advertiser