Palace Playhouse, Dundee

‘“Stop Press,” which occupies the boards at the Palace, Dundee, is a musical burlesque which is touring with infinite success. It is a merry production, full of good fun, catchy music, and ear haunting songs. Prominent on the cast are Tom Major, Kitty Major, and Jack Warman. They are artistes of great repute, and are famous for their versatility. Tom Major and Jack Warman are responsible for much of the fun, whilst Kitty Major is a sprightly lady, and she scores a big success with her songs and dances. There are other artistes doing capital work in the piece comprising George Lawrence, Edna Clyde, Betty Kitts, Arthur Brookes, and Amanda Day, besides the Verdun Troop of Dancers. These ladies are experts in their line' (Sunday Post, 3 September 1916). ‘The Palace Playhouse this week worthily deserves to be favoured with packed houses. Tom Major and Kitty Major, who are appearing in the successful “Stop Press” revue - or more accurately a musical burlesque - are artistes who enjoy a remarkable popularity in all parts of the kingdom. The production, which is under the personal supervision of Tom Major, is one which supplies a perfect wealth of merriment' (Dundee Courier, 12 September 1916). Also reviewed in the Dundee Evening Telegraph, 12 September 1916.

Performed for the week by cast including Harry Buss (the Hepworth Cinema Comedian), Mark Webber, Frank Quinn, A.J. Charlwood, A. Stevenson, J.F. Dockery, Nora O'Mally. 'Grossmith and Laurillard's comedy "In the Trenches" occupies the place of prominence on a bill of exceptionally high quality...Miss O'Malley's singing of "There's a Road" is very sweet, and a splendid finale' (Dundee Courier, 7 November 1916)