Bijou Variety Theatre, Hull

‘At the Bijou Theatre (next door to the Assembly Rooms) this evening, the new lessees are giving at both houses (at 6.45 and 8.45) half the actual takings (less tax) to the “Mail” Fund *Louth Disaster. A full star music hall programme will be given. Top turn is Miss Cissie Langley and Co., in her sketches: “A Sporting Girl,” “Nurse Cavell, Martyr,” and “A Tainted Woman.” Mike Grey and his wonderful Dog, and many others’. Hull Daily Mail, Monday 7 June 1920. [* The Louth flood of 1920 or Louth ”cloud-burst” was a severe flash flooding in the Lincolnshire market town of Louth which occurred 29 May 1920, resulting in 23 fatalities in 20 minutes. It has been described as one of the most significant flood disasters in Britain and Ireland during the 20th century’ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louth_flood_of_1920).]

‘An interesting programme is being staged this week at the Bijou. Brandon Delmar, the man of mystery, assisted by Miss Lola Verrity and Company, presents a revue of magical problems, and his conjuring skill and original humour are of a high standard. Ciss Langley and her sketch company were received in “Nurse Cavell, Martyr,” and another good turn was Will Cornish, the musical bell expert. Mamie Morris in songs and dance was pleasing, and the Bijou Comedy sketch company in “Prickles” were funny in the extreme, while another song and dance turn was provided by The Delroys’. Hull Daily Mail, 20 July 1920.