Theatre Royal, Torquay

The Era, 2 and 9 May 1917, listed The Man Who Stayed at Home (Red Company) as On The Road from 7 May at the Opera House, Torquay. Also The Stage, 3 and 10 May 1917. ‘Mr. E. Taylor Platt’s company is here [the Theatre Royal, Torquay] on a return visit in “The Man Who Stayed at Home.” The leading role of Kit Brent is made a very convincing study by Mr. Clifford Marle, who receives most capable assistance from Miss Valerie Richards as Miriam Leigh. Mr. J. Edward Pearce is excellent in the somewhat unthankful part of Carl Sanderson, whilst Miss Hilda Francks as Mrs. Sanderson and Miss Ethel Coleridge as Fraulein Schroeder are both well placed. Miss Christine Cooper makes the best of Molly Preston, whilst the character of Mr. Preston is ably sustained by Mr. Arthur Grenville’ (The Era, 9 May 1917).

‘Mr. H. B. Irving’s success “Searchlights” is this week being presented by Mr. Robert Brasher’ at the Theatre Royal, Torquay. The Era, 31 October 1917.

Presented as part of a series of plays at the theatre this week by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.