Palladium, Llandudno

‘The visit of Mr. Rex Gerard to the Palladium next week promises a good treat to patrons who enjoy really good plays. The visit is opened by the presentation of “The K.C.,” a famous piece by Dion Titheradge ... “The K.C.” will be played on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday. On Wednesday and Thursday one of Haddon Chambers’ latest plays, “Passers By” will be given’ (North Wales Weekly News, Thursday 1 February 1923). ‘Unfortunately for the first appearance of Mary Marvin’s Company, including Rex Gerard, the famous character actor, at the Palladium, Calvert J. Henson, one of the principals, was taken ill on the journey, and had to be taken to hospital. Mr. Percy Artingstall, the manager, had to step into the breach, and read the sick actor’s part on Monday evening., as it was not possible to get a substitute ... The company are to be commiserated with on their rough luck, but a suitable substitute for Mr. Henson will be found before the play is repeated on Saturday. Last night and to-night, “Passers By,” a popular play by Haddon Chambers, will be given; and on Friday “Cupid in Hospital’ will be presented. Mr. Rex Gerard will continue his season for another week at the Palladium, and for the second week he is playing quite an interesting programme. On Monday, Tuesday and Saturday he is giving Cyril Harcourt’s wonderful play “In the Night,” from the Kingsway and St. Martin’s Theatres, London ... On Wednesday, “The K.C.” is being repeated by desire, and on Thursday and Friday, C. Haddon Chambers’ comedy, “A Tyranny of Tears,” will be played, and all will welcome a chance to see such [a] versatile actor in so fine a piece’ (North Wales Weekly News, Thursday 8 February 1923).