Picture House, Whitwick

The Coalville Times, Friday 12 May 1916, reported, ‘The Picture House, Whitwick. Patrons of this theatre are having a good time this week, as in addition to a good picture programme, Miss Cissie Langley and Co. are appearing in a repertoire of fine dramatic sketches. “Nurse Cavell, Martyr,” on Monday night was a splendid piece, and Miss Langley as Nurse Cavell was a great success. She was supported by Mr E. Courtney as “Father Poland,” Mr M. Gray [sic - Grey] as “General von Muller,” and Mr Jack Laurens as “Henri.” All characters were well sustained and came in for much applause. – On Tuesday “Only a Dream” was given, and Wednesday’s sketch was “For King and Country,” a very good one and well produced. Last night, “The Other Man” was given, and tonight patrons must see “The Golden Butterfly” as well as “The New Boy” on Saturday ... The plays have had a well-deserved reception by large audiences and Miss Langley is to be congratulated on the excellence of her productions, all of which are well dressed and staged. Patrons should see that the company is well patronised during the weekend. A tip-top combination of first-class plays by tip-top artistes’. [Source: Coalville Times – February 1914 (thedms.co.uk).]