Great War Theatre

Performances at this Theatre

Date Script Type
17 Mar 1919 His Last Leave Professional
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‘King’s Hall. On Monday and Tuesday next Miss Maggie Morton’s Company will present “His Last Leave,” a story of the Great War. In this is introduced a dressing station of a fighting front, with dug outs under fire. Don’t miss seeing ‘Erb. “John Raymond’s Daughter” is billed for Wednesday and Thursday; and “The Girl who changed her mind" for Friday and Saturday’ (West Sussex County Times, 15 March 1919). ‘On Monday “His Last Leave” was presented to the marked approval of a capital house. L. Chandos made a popular hero as Richard, and A. Batten, a vigorous and humorous Tim Trimfoot. F. Austen as ‘Erb provided most of the comic relief. T. A. Hughes as Major Salteare [sic] was a typical villain. Ciss Garratt did excellently in the pathetic part of Rose Maxwell. Other parts were capably handled by R. Riseley, Miss Lilla Nordon, and Ilse Hall. During the week “John Raymond’s Daughter” and “The Girl who Changed Her Mind” are presented’ (The Stage, 20 March 1919).
20 Mar 1919 John Raymond's Daughter or A Soldier's Love Child Professional
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Billed for the week was Miss Maggie Morton's Co. in 'His Last Leave' on Monday and Tuesday, 'John Raymond's Daughter' on Wednesday and Thursday, and 'The Girl who Changed her Mind' on Friday and Saturday.('West Sussex County Times', 15 March 1919, p. 3)
21 Mar 1919 The Girl Who Changed Her Mind Professional
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‘King’s Hall. On Monday and Tuesday next Miss Maggie Morton’s Company will present “His Last Leave" ... “John Raymond’s Daughter” is billed for Wednesday and Thursday; and “The Girl who changed her mind” for Friday and Saturday’. West Sussex County Times, 15 March 1919.
7 Apr 1919 The Love Child Professional
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The West Sussex County Times, 5 April 1919, advertised at the King’s Hall, Horsham, in the week beginning 7 April, The Passions on Monday and Tuesday, Sapho on Wednesday and Thursday and ‘the Great Problem Play’ Neither Wife Nor Maid on Friday and Saturday.