Great War Theatre

Address: Bargoed CF81, UK

Performances at this Theatre

Date Script Type
13 Dec 1915 Home Once More Professional
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When Miss Emma Litchfield’s company advertised in The Stage, 16 December 1915, seeking a theatre for Home Once More for 27 December, the address was the New Hall, Bargoed.
13 Mar 1916 The Man in the Moon Professional
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When The Stage, 9 March 1916, advertised, ‘Percy Mavis presents, by arrangement with Will Parkin, the Record-breaking Revue, “The Man in the Moon"' [see under the Pavilion, Pontnewynydd], the show's address for the following week was the N.H., Bargoed.
9 Apr 1917 The Black Sheep Of The Family Professional
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When Arthur Hinton advertised in The Stage, 12 April 1917, for a ‘Star Heavy Man [and a] Star Juvenile Comedy Character Actor’ for The Black Sheep of the Family, his address was the New Hall, Bargoed.
16 Apr 1917 The Fishermaid of Old St Malo Professional
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'The play, which is by Eva Elwes, is brimful of interest. Brittany (Northern France) is one of those strange, primitive corners of the world, which has remained unaffected by modern progress. This powerful play gives a fascinating glimpse into the life of the superstitious people of that land of sunshine and flowers.' ('Monmouth Guardian', 13 April 1917)
24 Sep 1917 The Black Sheep Of The Family Professional
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The Stage, 20 and 27 September 1917, listed The Black Sheep of the Family as On Tour from 24 September at the New, Bargoed, presumably with Arthur Hinton's touring company.
15 Oct 1917 The Unmarried Mother Professional
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The Era, 17 October 1917, listed The Unmarried Mother as On The Road from both 15 and 22 October at the New T., Bargoed. Similarly The Stage, 25 October and 1 November 1918.
20 May 1918 The Man Who Made Good Professional
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The Era, 22 May 1918, listed The Man Who Made Good as On The Road from 20 May at the N.H., Bargoed.
17 Nov 1921 The Freedom of the Seas Professional
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Performed by Dagnall's company for the week: Louis Victor (actor), Nancy Warner (actress), Lionel Scott (actor), F. Emery (actor), H. Scatchard (actor), Muriel Kelly (actress)