Great War Theatre

Performances at this Theatre

Date Script Type
7 Jun 1915 The Mystery Gun Professional
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Twice nightly 6.50 & 9 pm. Entertainment of the bright and breezy kind is again provided at the Lyric. Fred Clayden makes his initial appearance in the city, and, judging by the hearty applause accorded his clever comedy sketch, "The Mystery Gun," at both houses last night, he has already installed himself a favourite. Juggling that is as smart as it is amusing is presented by The Three Buckleys, while Frances Hanlon, comedienne, sings herself into the favour of her hearers. Eccentric cycling is performed by Newhouse and Ward; Huley and Bent prove themselves to be capital entertainers, while the others on the programme are uniformly excellent. (Daily Record - Tuesday 08 June 1915)
28 Dec 1931 A Kiss For Cinderella Professional
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‘The Scottish Players announce an interesting series of productions for their winter Season at Glasgow. The Christmas attraction will be Barrie’s “A Kiss for Cinderella”. The Era, 11 November 1931. ‘The Scottish National Players make a notable contribution to the holiday entertainments in Glasgow by presenting “A Kiss for Cinderella,” one of Barrie’s delightful works, written in the early years of the war. The fanciful story of a London waif who dreams she is Cinderella and wins a prince in the person of a policeman is unfolded in the author’s best vein, which appeals alike to old and young. The limited accommodation of the stage in the Lyric Theatre was utilised to the best advantage last night, and the large audience thoroughly enjoyed the performance …’. The Scotsman, Tuesday 29 December 1931. The dates shown are conjectural.