Great War Theatre

Address: Dundee, UK

Performances at this Theatre

Date Script Type
22 Jan 1917 The Wife With Two Husbands Professional
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‘An appeal to all classes is contained in the drama “The Wife With Two Husbands,” which is presented at this popular place of entertainment by Mr Oswald Gray’s [sic – Cray’s] powerful company. The story is based on present-day life, and was greatly appreciated by large houses last night. Miss Daisy Cook presents the beautiful and deeply-wronged mother with grace and pathos, while Mr Clinton Baddeley also plays his part well’ (Dundee Courier, 23 January 1917). ‘Patrons of the Victoria Palace are treated to an excellent bill-of-fare this week in “The Wife with Two Husbands,” a highly-dramatic play, presented by Mr Oswald Gray’s [sic – Cray’s] company. The narrative is based on original lines ...' (Dundee Evening Telegraph, 23 January 1917).
18 Dec 1922 The Man Who Stayed At Home Professional
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Performed for the week
19 Sep 1929 The Black Sheep Of The Family Professional
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‘A thoroughly good show is provided at the Victoria Theatre this week, where Arthur Hinton’s repertory company continues their successful run by presenting “The Closed Door,” by Eric Langley … On Thursday and Saturday the same company will present “The Black Sheep of the Family,” by Gladys Hastings Walton, and on Friday “Moths,” adapted from Ouida’s famous novel’. Dundee Evening Telegraph, Tuesday 17 September 1929. This is the last performance of The Black Sheep of the Family by Arthur Hinton's company that has been identified.