Great War Theatre

Address: Glasgow, UK

Performances at this Theatre

Date Script Type
15 Nov 1915 Sinbad The Sailor Unknown
12 Jun 1916 Money For Nothing Professional
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Performed from 12 to 17 June 1916 by Billy Bernhardt, Florence Smithers, Nelly Turner, Iris Belshaw, Andy Clark, Phil Lester, Jimmy Hooper, and Annie Hill's dancers. Other acts on the same bill were: Sgt Kit Bleno, Ida Lyndon(comedienne & dancer), Victor Clements (singer), Evelyn & Clayton (acrobats).
21 Aug 1916 A Soldier, A Girl And A Jolly Jack Tar Professional
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Hollier and Haynes Twa Draps O Scotch Duncan and Godfrey in a Cockney conversation concerning "A Soldier, a Girl and a Jolly Jack Tar." (The Era - Wednesday 16 August 1916)
18 Sep 1916 Stop Press Professional
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‘Merriment abounds in the new burlesque “Stop Press,” which delighted big houses at the Olympia last night. The production is enhanced by capital singing, while the splendid scenic effects and dainty dresses are particularly pleasing to the eye. With Kitty Major, Tom Major, Betty Kitts, and Geo. Lawrence in the cast, everything goes with a fine swing' (Daily Record, 19 September 1916).
4 Jan 1918 Wullie Amateur
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Others in the same bill included: The Four Royal Scota - in a novel vocal, instrumental, and dancing act, 'and star variety programme' ('Daily Record and Mail', 4 January 1918)
25 Feb 1918 Jack Ashore by The Jutland Boys Other
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Twice nightly and advertised for the first time as 'assisted by Winnie and May'.