Great War Theatre

Address: Portsmouth, UK

Performances at this Theatre

Date Script Type
26 Oct 1914 Gentlemen, the King! Professional
16 Nov 1914 Saved By Wireless Professional
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Performed by Gilbert Heron and company.
17 Apr 1916 Money For Nothing Professional
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Performed from 17 to 22 April 1916 by Eric Dudley(comedian), Phil Lester, Billy Bernhardt, Gertie Lawrence, J.W. Hooper, Andy Clark, Nellie Turner, Annie Hill's octette of dancers, and Little La Coupe. Other acts on the same bill were The Dvoraks (acrobats), Albert Letine (female impersonator), and Lily Denville (comedienne).
23 Oct 1916 Money For Nothing Professional
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Performed here 23-28 October 1916 by Billy Bernhardt, Nellie Turner, Hilda Mascot (comedienne), and the Gilt Edged Sextette of Dancers.
29 May 1933 If Love Were All Professional
5 Jun 1933 The Black Sheep Of The Family Professional
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The Portsmouth Evening News, Saturday 3 June 1933, advertised at the Coliseum ‘Great holiday attraction. Last week of the Barney Lando Repertory Company in The Black Sheep of the Family. A Comedy in 9 Scenes. Laughter, Excitement, Thrills’). ‘Once again the Barney Lando Repertory Company have staged a successful production for this week. They are to be seen at the Coliseum in “The Black Sheep of the Family.” This is a comedy drama in eight scenes. Guy Dennis plays the leading part of the “black sheep,” an apparently useless son and heir who finally proves that he is more than worthy to be his father’s successor. Other members of the cast live up to the reputation which this company has secured’ (Portsmouth Evening News, 6 June 1933). ‘This is the last week of the Barney Lando Repertory company season here [the Coliseum, Portsmouth], and as a special holiday attraction they are putting on the amusing comedy, “The Black Sheep of the Family,” in nine scenes. The production is one of laughter and thrills, and the part of the “black sheep” who finally proves that he is more than worthy to be his father’s successor is brilliantly played by Guy Dennis, ably backed up by other members of the company in supporting rôles. The company have had a very successful season here, und their acting has been greatly appreciated’ (The Stage, 8 June 1933).