User:Pdebee/List of performances by Felice Lascelles

Felice Lascelles (née Felicia Madge Lessels; 19 July 1904 – 29 April 1961) was a musical comedy actress, singer and dancer who performed on stage in the UK from 1922 to 1939.

The following table is an incomplete list of shows performed by Felice Lascelles. The table provides the following information:

  • Title – the title of the show
  • Role – the role performed
  • Theatre – the venue where the show was performed
  • Location – the venue's location
  • Opening date – the date of the show's first performance
  • Closing date – the date of the show's last performance
  • # of perf. – the number of performances
  • Ref. – one or more reference(s) for the performance (this column is not sortable).

Musical theatre

Title Role Theatre Location Opening date Closing date # of perf. Ref.
The Cabaret Girl (Chorus girl) Prince's Theatre Bristol 1923 1924 ? [1]
The Beauty Prize Shinny Fane Theatre Royal Newcastle 18 Feb 1924 1 Mar 1924 14 [2]
On With the Dance ? Pavilion London 1925 1925 ?[i] [3]
Still Dancing One of the Ladies Pavilion London 19 Nov 1925 27 Feb 1926 114 [4]
Kid Boots (West End) (Chorus girl) Winter Garden London 2 Feb 1926 3 May 1926 160 [5]
18 May 1926 10 Jul 1926
Kid Boots (National tour) Polly Palace Theatre Manchester 30 Aug 1926 11 Sep 1926 14 [6]
Empire Theatre Liverpool 13 Sep 1926 25 Sep 1926 14 [7][8]
Beth King's Theatre Glasgow 27 Sep 1926 8 Oct 1926 14 [9]
King's Theatre Southsea 25 Oct 1926 30 Oct 1926 7 [10]
New Theatre Cardiff 1 Nov 1926 6 Nov 1926 7 [10]
King's Theatre Edinburgh 29 Nov 1926 11 Dec 1926 12 [11]
Empire Theatre Newcastle 17 Jan 1927 22 Jan 1927 8 [12]
Sunny[ii] Sunny Peters Hippodrome Theatre Margate 4 Jul 1927 9 Jul 1927 8 [13]
Pleasure Gardens Folkestone 11 Jul 1927 16 Jul 1927 8 [14][15]
Gaiety Theatre Hastings 18 Jul 1927 23 Jul 1927 8 [16]
Devonshire Park Theatre Eastbourne 25 Jul 1927 30 Jul 1927 8 [17]
Theatre Royal Chatham 1 Aug 1927 6 Aug 1927 8 [18]
Theatre Royal Plymouth 22 Aug 1927 3 Sep 1927 16 [19][20]
Royal Theatre Torquay 5 Sep 1927 10 Sep 1927 8 [21]
Grand Theatre Swansea 12 Sep 1927 17 Sep 1927 8 [22]
Lyceum Newport 19 Sep 1927 24 Sep 1927 8 [22][23]
Grand Theatre Hanley 26 Sep 1927 8 Oct 1927 14 [23][24]
Grand Theatre Derby 24 Oct 1927 29 Oct 1927 8 [25][26]
Royal Opera House Leicester 31 Oct 1927 5 Nov 1927 8 [25][27]
Grand Opera House Belfast 5 Dec 1927 17 Dec 1927 14 [28]
His Majesty's Theatre Aberdeen 19 Dec 1927 24 Dec 1927 8 [29]
King's Theatre Dundee 26 Dec 1927 7 Jan 1928 16 [30][31][32]
Theatre Royal Halifax 27 Feb 1928 3 Mar 1928 8 [33]
Theatre Royal Blackburn 5 Mar 1928 10 Mar 1928 8 [34]
Grand Theatre Oldham 19 Mar 1928 24 Mar 1928 8 [35]
Grand Theatre Derby 9 Apr 1928 14 Apr 1928 8 [36]
Royal Opera House Leicester 16 Apr 1928 21 Apr 1928 8 [37]
New Theatre Cambridge 23 Apr 1928 28 Apr 1928 7 [38]
Opera House Tunbridge Wells 14 May 1928 19 May 1928 8 [39]
Pleasure Gardens Theatre Folkestone 28 May 1928 2 Jun 1928 8 [40]
Pavilion Theatre Rhyl 30 Jul 1928 4 Aug 1928 8 [41]
Winter Gardens Theatre New Brighton 20 Aug 1928 25 Aug 1928 8 [42]
Tower Pavilion Morecambe 27 Aug 1928 1 Sep 1928 8 [43]
Palace Theatre Hull 3 Sep 1928 8 Sep 1928 7 [44]
Palace Theatre Burnley 17 Sep 1928 22 Sep 1928 8 [45][46]
Theatre Royal Huddersfield 24 Sep 1928 29 Sep 1928 7 [47]
Grand Theatre Hanley 1 Oct 1928 6 Oct 1928 7 [48]
Theatre and Opera House Cheltenham 15 Oct 1928 20 Oct 1928 8 [49]
Theatre Royal Bournemouth 29 Oct 1928 3 Nov 1928 8 [50][51]
Theatre Royal Exeter 5 Nov 1928 10 Nov 1928 8 [52]
Theatre Royal Plymouth 12 Nov 1928 17 Nov 1928 8 [53]
Lyceum Theatre Newport 19 Nov 1928 24 Nov 1928 7 [54][55]
The Hippodrome Gloucester 3 Dec 1928 8 Dec 1928 8 [56]
Theatre Royal Chatham 10 Dec 1928 15 Dec 1928 8 [57]
Theatre Royal Dewsbury 26 Dec 1928 12 Jan 1929 22 [58]
Theatre Royal Rochdale 14 Jan 1929 19 Jan 1929 7 [59]
Theatre Royal Bury 21 Jan 1929 26 Jan 1929 7 [59][60]
Palace Theatre Hull 28 Jan 1929 2 Feb 1929 7 [61]
Empire Theatre Hartlepool 4 Feb 1929 9 Feb 1929 7 [62][63]
His Majesty's Theatre Aberdeen 11 Feb 1929 16 Feb 1929 7 [64]
Opera House Blackpool 11 Mar 1929 16 Mar 1929 7 [65]
Theatre Royal Blackburn 18 Mar 1929 23 Mar 1929 7 [66][67]
Theatre Royal Nottingham 25 Mar 1929 30 Mar 1929 6 [68]
Empire Theatre Sheffield 1 Apr 1929 6 Apr 1929 7 [69]
Empire Chiswick 3 Feb 1930 8 Feb 1930 12 [70]
Chelsea Palace Theatre Chelsea 3 Mar 1930 8 Mar 1930 12 [71]
Palace Theatre Leicester 28 Apr 1930 3 May 1930 12 [72]
Empire Theatre Kingston 19 May 1930 24 May 1930 12 [73]
Empire Theatre Newcastle 24 Dec 1932 31 Dec 1932 15 [74][75]
Empire Theatre Newcastle 16 Jan 1933 18 Jan 1933 6 [76]
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Goldilocks Theatre Royal Birmingham 21 Dec 1929 1 Feb 1930 8 wks [77][78][79]
Darling, I Love You Peggy Sylvester Theatre Royal Huddersfield 19 Jan 1931 24 Jan 1931 7 [80]
Royal Court Theatre Liverpool 26 Jan 1931 31 Jan 1931 7 [81][82]
Hippodrome Darlington 2 Feb 1931 7 Feb 1931 ?[i] [83]
Hippodrome Bristol 9 Feb 1931 14 Feb 1931 12 [84]
Grand Theatre Derby 16 Feb 1931 21 Feb 1931 12 [85]
Hippodrome Manchester 23 Feb 1931 28 Feb 1931 12 [86]
Hippodrome Sheffield 2 Mar 1931 7 Mar 1931 12 [87]
Empire Hackney 9 Mar 1931 14 Mar 1931 ?[i] [88]
Grand Theatre Swansea 16 Mar 1931 21 Mar 1931 ?[i] [89]
Grand Theatre Wolverhampton 23 Mar 1931 28 Mar 1931 12 [90]
Grand Theatre Leeds 6 Apr 1931 11 Apr 1931 7 [91]
Theatre Royal Hanley 13 Apr 1931 18 Apr 1931 7 [92]
Empire Theatre Chiswick 20 Apr 1931 25 Apr 1931 12 [93]
Empire Theatre Finsbury Park 27 Jul 1931 1 Aug 1931 ?[i] [94]
Empire Theatre Kingston 3 Aug 1931 8 Aug 1931 12 [95]
Pavilion Theatre Rhyl 10 Aug 1931 12 Aug 1931 3 [96]
Pier Pavilion Colwyn Bay 13 Aug 1931 15 Aug 1931 3 [97]
Empire Theatre South Shields 17 Aug 1931 22 Aug 1931 12 [98]
Empire Theatre Nottingham 24 Aug 1931 29 Aug 1931 12 [99]
Winter Gardens Theatre New Brighton 31 Aug 1931 5 Sep 1931 7 [100]
Tower Theatre Morecambe 14 Sep 1931 19 Sep 1931 7 [101][102]
Palace Theatre Hull 21 Sep 1931 26 Sep 1931 12 [103]
Palace Theatre Halifax 28 Sep 1931 3 Oct 1931 12 [104]
Palace Theatre Blackburn 5 Oct 1931 10 Oct 1931 ?[i] [105]
Hippodrome Boscombe 12 Oct 1931 17 Oct 1931 12 [106]
Palace Theatre Reading 2 Nov 1931 7 Nov 1931 12 [107][108]
Palace Theatre Chelsea 9 Nov 1931 14 Nov 1931 ?[i] [109]
Palace Theatre East Ham 16 Nov 1931 21 Nov 1931 12 [110]
Empress Theatre Brixton 23 Nov 1931 28 Nov 1931 12 [111]
Goody Two-Shoes Goody Theatre Royal Exeter 26 Dec 1931 13 Feb 1932 69 [112][113][114]
Stand up and Sing Ena Grand Theatre Wolverhampton 31 Oct 1932 5 Nov 1932 ?[i] [115]
Grand Opera House Belfast 14 Nov 1932 18 Nov 1932 7 [116][117]
Gaiety Theatre Dublin 21 Nov 1932 26 Nov 1932 7 [118]
Empire Theatre Sheffield 28 Nov 1932 3 Dec 1932 12 [119]
Empire Theatre Leeds 5 Dec 1932 10 Dec 1932 12 [120][121][122]
Empire Theatre Newcastle 9 Jan 1933 14 Jan 1933 15 [123]
That's a Good Girl Moya Malone Empire Theatre Newcastle 2 Jan 1933 7 Jan 1933 15 [123]
Empire Theatre Newcastle 19 Jan 1933 21 Jan 1933 6 [76]
Follow the Girl Girl Palace Theatre Halifax 30 Oct 1933 4 Nov 1933 12 [124]
Opera House Blackpool 20 Nov 1933 25 Nov 1933 12 [125]
Theatre Royal Brighton 27 Nov 1933 2 Dec 1933 12 [126]
Gaiety Whirl of 1936 Herself Gaiety Theatre Ayr 8 Jun 1936 3 Oct 1936 204 [127][128][129]
Venus in Silk Mizzy King's Theatre Southsea 30 Jan 1938 4 Feb 1938 8 [130]
Prince of Wales Cardiff 7 Feb 1938 12 Feb 1938 8 [131]
Embassy Theatre Peterborough 14 Feb 1938 19 Feb 1938 8 [132]
Theatre Royal Newcastle 21 Feb 1938 26 Feb 1938 8 [133]
Garrick Theatre Southport 28 Feb 1938 5 Mar 1938 8 [134]
New Theatre Royal Norwich 7 Mar 1938 12 Mar 1938 8 [135]
Palace Theatre Manchester 13 Mar 1938 18 Mar 1938 8 [136]
Alhambra Theatre Bradford 21 Mar 1938 26 Mar 1938 8 [137]
Theatre Royal Nottingham 28 Mar 1938 2 Apr 1938 8 [138][139]
Grand Theatre Leeds 4 Apr 1938 9 Apr 1938 8 [137][140]
Opera House Theatre Blackpool 11 Apr 1938 23 Apr 1938 16 [141]
Going Greek ? Empire Theatre Johannesburg 9 Jun 1939 ? ?? [142]
The Fleet's Lit Up Tilly Hippodrome Birmingham 20 Nov 1939 25 Nov 1939 13 [143]
Empire Theatre Newcastle 27 Nov 1939 2 Dec 1939 13 [144]
Empire Theatre Nottingham 4 Dec 1939 9 Dec 1939 13 [145]
Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp Princess Grand Theatre Wolverhampton 26 Dec 1939 30 Dec 1939 10 [146]

References

Explanatory footnotes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h The source provides only the opening date, venue and location, not the opening times or number of performances.
  2. ^ At the time, there were two companies of actors touring simultaneously with Sunny in the provinces; one with Lascelles as "Sunny", the other with Elsa Brown in the same role, performed at the King's Theatre, Southsea (Mon 8 – Sat 13 August 1927), for example.(Portsmouth Evening News; 9 Aug 1927) The present list includes only those performances with Lascelles in the leading role.

Citations

  1. ^ Theatricalia Cast.
  2. ^ The Stage; 21 Feb 1924.
  3. ^ Sunday Mercury; 29 Dec 1929.
  4. ^ Wearing 2014, p. 400.
  5. ^ Wearing 2014, p. 418.
  6. ^ The Stage; 2 Sep 1926.
  7. ^ Liverpool Post & Mercury; 10 Sep 1926.
  8. ^ Liverpool Post & Mercury; 14 Sep 1926.
  9. ^ The Stage; 30 Sep 1926.
  10. ^ a b The Stage; 28 Oct 1926.
  11. ^ The Stage; 2 Dec 1926.
  12. ^ Newcastle Daily Journal; 18 Jan 1927.
  13. ^ Isle of Thanet Gazette; 9 Jul 1927.
  14. ^ The Stage; 14 Jul 1927.
  15. ^ Folkestone, Hythe, Sandgate & Cheriton Herald; 16 Jul 1927.
  16. ^ Hastings Observer; 16 Jul 1927.
  17. ^ Eastbourne Chronicle; 23 Jul 1927.
  18. ^ Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser; 30 Jul 1927.
  19. ^ The Stage; 25 Aug 1927.
  20. ^ Western Morning News; 30 Aug 1927.
  21. ^ Torquay Times, and South Devon Advertiser; 2 Sep 1927.
  22. ^ a b The Stage; 15 Sep 1927.
  23. ^ a b The Stage; 22 Sep 1927.
  24. ^ Sunny, 26 Sep 1927.
  25. ^ a b The Stage; 27 Oct 1927.
  26. ^ Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal; 28 Oct 1927.
  27. ^ Leicester Chronicle; 29 Oct 1927.
  28. ^ Belfast News-Letter; 13 Dec 1927.
  29. ^ Aberdeen Press and Journal; 20 Dec 1927.
  30. ^ Dundee Courier; 23 Dec 1927.
  31. ^ Dundee Evening Telegraph; 28 Dec 1927.
  32. ^ Dundee Evening Telegraph; 6 Jan 1928.
  33. ^ Halifax Evening Courier; 28 Feb 1928.
  34. ^ Accrington Observer and Times; 6 Mar 1928.
  35. ^ The Stage; 22 Mar 1928.
  36. ^ Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal; 6 Apr 1928.
  37. ^ Leicester Daily Mercury; 14 Apr 1928.
  38. ^ Newmarket Journal; 21 Apr 1928.
  39. ^ Kent & Sussex Courier; 11 May 1928.
  40. ^ Folkestone, Hythe, Sandgate & Cheriton Herald; 26 May 1928.
  41. ^ Prestatyn Weekly; 28 Jul 1928.
  42. ^ The Stage; 23 Aug 1928.
  43. ^ Morecambe Guardian; 25 Aug 1928.
  44. ^ Hull Daily Mail; 4 Sep 1928.
  45. ^ Burnley News; 12 Sep 1928.
  46. ^ Burnley Express; 12 Sep 1928.
  47. ^ Leeds Mercury; 25 Sep 1928.
  48. ^ Staffordshire Sentinel; 27 Sep 1928.
  49. ^ Gloucester Citizen; 13 Oct 1928.
  50. ^ The Stage; 1 Nov 1928.
  51. ^ The Stage; 1 Nov 1928, p. 1; col.4.
  52. ^ Exeter and Plymouth Gazette; 3 Nov 1928.
  53. ^ The Stage; 8 Nov 1928.
  54. ^ Western Mail; 17 Nov 1928.
  55. ^ Western Mail; 20 Nov 1928.
  56. ^ Gloucester Citizen; 1 Dec 1928.
  57. ^ Sheerness Guardian; 8 Dec 1928.
  58. ^ Leeds Mercury; 20 Dec 1928.
  59. ^ a b The Stage; 17 Jan 1929.
  60. ^ The Stage; 24 Jan 1929.
  61. ^ The Stage; 31 Jan 1929.
  62. ^ Northern Daily Mail; 2 Feb 1929.
  63. ^ Northern Daily Mail; 5 Feb 1929.
  64. ^ Aberdeen Press and Journal; 12 Feb 1929.
  65. ^ Fleetwood Chronicle; 8 Mar 1929.
  66. ^ Blackburn Times; 16 Mar 1929.
  67. ^ Blackburn Times; 23 Mar 1929.
  68. ^ Nottingham Journal; 26 Mar 1929.
  69. ^ Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer; 2 Apr 1929.
  70. ^ Uxbridge & W. Drayton Gazette; 31 Jan 1930.
  71. ^ Kensington News and West London Times; 28 Feb 1930.
  72. ^ Leicester Mail; 28 Apr 1930.
  73. ^ Surrey Advertiser; 21 May 1930.
  74. ^ Sunday Sun; 18 Dec 1932.
  75. ^ Sunday Sun; 25 Dec 1932.
  76. ^ a b Sunday Sun; 15 Jan 1933.
  77. ^ The Stage; 5 Dec 1929.
  78. ^ Birmingham Gazette; 21 Dec 1929.
  79. ^ IBY.com 2022.
  80. ^ Halifax Evening Courier ; 20 Jan 1931.
  81. ^ Liverpool Echo; 23 Jan 1931.
  82. ^ Liverpool Echo; 27 Jan 1931.
  83. ^ The Stage; 5 Feb 1931.
  84. ^ Western Daily Press; 9 Feb 1931.
  85. ^ Derby Daily Telegraph; 14 Feb 1931.
  86. ^ Manchester Evening News; 23 Feb 1931.
  87. ^ Sheffield Daily Telegraph; 3 Mar 1931.
  88. ^ The Stage; 5 Mar 1931.
  89. ^ The Era; 11 Mar 1931.
  90. ^ Staffordshire Advertiser; 21 Mar 1931.
  91. ^ Leeds Mercury; 4 Apr 1931.
  92. ^ Staffordshire Sentinel; 10 Apr 1931.
  93. ^ Acton Gazette; 17 Apr 1931.
  94. ^ The Stage; 23 Jul 1931.
  95. ^ Surrey Advertiser; 1 Aug 1931.
  96. ^ Prestatyn Weekly; 8 Aug 1931.
  97. ^ The Stage; 13 Aug 1931.
  98. ^ Shields Daily Gazette; 18 Aug 1931.
  99. ^ South Notts Echo; 22 Aug 1931.
  100. ^ Liverpool Daily Post; 1 Sep 1931.
  101. ^ Lancashire Evening Post; 11 Sep 1931.
  102. ^ Morecambe Guardian; 18 Sep 1931.
  103. ^ Hull Daily Mail; 22 Sep 1931.
  104. ^ Halifax Evening Courier; 29 Sep 1931.
  105. ^ The Stage; 8 Oct 1931.
  106. ^ Bournemouth Graphic; 9 Oct 1931.
  107. ^ Reading Standard; 31 Oct 1931.
  108. ^ Reading Standard; 7 Nov 1931.
  109. ^ The Stage; 12 Nov 1931.
  110. ^ Eastern Counties' Times; 13 Nov 1931.
  111. ^ Southwark and Bermondsey Recorder; 20 Nov 1931.
  112. ^ The Stage; 19 Nov 1931.
  113. ^ Exeter and Plymouth Gazette; 19 Dec 1932.
  114. ^ Exeter and Plymouth Gazette; 26 Jan 1932.
  115. ^ The Stage; 3 Nov 1932.
  116. ^ Belfast News-Letter; 12 Nov 1932.
  117. ^ Belfast Telegraph; 15 Nov 1932.
  118. ^ Irish Independent; 22 Nov 1932.
  119. ^ Sheffield Daily Telegraph; 29 Nov 1932.
  120. ^ Yorkshire Evening Post; 3 Dec 1932.
  121. ^ Yorkshire Evening Post; 5 Dec 1932.
  122. ^ The Stage; 8 Dec 1932.
  123. ^ a b Sunday Sun; 1 Jan 1933.
  124. ^ Halifax Evening Courier; 31 Oct 1933.
  125. ^ Blackpool Times; 17 Nov 1933.
  126. ^ Mid Sussex Times; 28 Nov 1933.
  127. ^ Daily Record; 28 May 1936.
  128. ^ Gaiety Whirl; 28 Sep 1936.
  129. ^ Gaiety Whirl, Summer 1936.
  130. ^ Hampshire Telegraph; 28 Jan 1938.
  131. ^ Western Mail; 3 Feb 1938.
  132. ^ Mercury and Guardian; 11 Feb 1938.
  133. ^ Newcastle Evening Chronicle; 22 Feb 1938.
  134. ^ Liverpool Echo; 25 Feb 1938.
  135. ^ Yarmouth Independent; 5 Mar 1938.
  136. ^ Manchester Evening News; 8 Mar 1938.
  137. ^ a b Yorkshire Observer; 22 Mar 1938.
  138. ^ Nottingham Journal; 26 Mar 1938.
  139. ^ Nottingham Journal; 28 Mar 1938.
  140. ^ Leeds Mercury; 5 Apr 1938.
  141. ^ Lancashire Evening Post; 5 Apr 1938.
  142. ^ Going Greek (1939).
  143. ^ Birmingham Daily Gazette; 22 Nov 1939.
  144. ^ Newcastle Evening Chronicle; 28 Nov 1939.
  145. ^ Nottingham Journal; 5 Dec 1939.
  146. ^ Birmingham Daily Post; 27 Dec 1939.

Sources

Books

  • Wearing, J. P. (2014). The London Stage 1920–1929: A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and Personnel (hardcover) (2nd ed.). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. ISBN 978-0-8108-9301-6.

Theatre programs/playbills

  • Sunny (Theatre program/playbill). "Sunny" Peters: Felice Lascelles. Hanley, UK: Grand Theatre. 26 September 1927. [Scroll down to: "The Grand Theatre, Corner of Trinity Street and Foundry Street, Hanley, Stoke on Trent", and locate the image for "A programme for a production of the musical comedy 'Sunny' at the Grand Theatre, Hanley in September 1927."] Retrieved 31 December 2023 – via www.arthurlloyd.co.uk. Monday September 26th 1927. For two weeks. Once nightly at 7.30. Matinees: Thursdays at 2.30.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  • Gaiety Whirl of 1936 (Theatre program/playbill). Felice Lascelles. Ayr, UK: Ayr Gaiety Theatre. 1936. p. 3. Retrieved 9 October 2023. Throughout the Summer Season. Twice nightly 6.50 and 9.00{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  • Venus in Silk (Theatre programme). Birmingham: Theatre Royal. 15 November 1937. p. 3. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Songs by Ladilsaus and Mizzi: "One Will Do For Two", "Get Your Man", "We'll Hire a Skiff".
  • PDF of theatre programmes relating to the Palace Theatre, Hull 1928-1956. Includes mention of Sunny performed there on 3 September 1928 (page 2, item: 'L DTPT/1/1/2').
  • PDF of performances at the Darlington#Theatre|Hippodrome Theatre, Darlington. Includes mention of Sunny performed there on 18 February 1929 (page 18, item: '7').

Magazines and newspapers

  • "The Beauty Prize - Royal Theatre, Newcastle-On-Tyne". The Stage. No. 2, 240. London, UK. 21 February 1924. p. 20; col.4. Retrieved 16 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. The Beauty Prize Monday 18 February 1924 for two weeks. Royal Theatre, Newcastle-On-Tyne. The Beauty Prize made a most effective commencement in Newcastle on Monday of a two weeks' engagement, and the lovely and beautifully staged show was followed with warm applause. (...) Among others to be mentioned are (...) Felice Lascelles as Shinny Fane. [p. 14; col.5:] Mr John Hart will open the Spring dramatic season at the Grand Theatre, Leeds with (...) The Beauty Prize.


  • "A New Leading Lady (+Photo)". Manchester Evening News. No. 17, 877. Manchester, UK. 3 August 1926. p. 3; col.4. Retrieved 30 June 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Miss Felice Lascelles who jumped from the chorus into the part of leading lady and is coming to Manchester shortly in Kid Boots.


  • "Kid Boots - Palace Theatre, Manchester". The Stage. No. 2, 370. London, UK. 2 September 1926. p. 1; col.2. Retrieved 13 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Kid Boots Aug. 30 & Sep. 6, Palace, Manchester. [p. 4:] SONG: "The Two Of Us", sung by Felice Lascelles and Claude Bailey in Kid Boots.
  • "Kid Boots - Empire Theatre, Liverpool". Liverpool Post & Mercury. No. 22, 225. Liverpool, UK. 10 September 1926. p. 1; col.4. Retrieved 13 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Monday 13 September. Two Weeks. 7.30. Matinees: Saturdays 2.30. [p. 4; col.5:] Mr Leslie Henson will be at the Empire Theatre for two weeks in the musical Kid Boots. (...) Mr Stuart Kern, Mr Guy Fane, Mr Robert Naimby, Mr Eric Le Fre, Miss Viola Compton, and Miss Felice Lascelles are his chief associates.
  • "Kid Boots - Empire Theatre, Liverpool". Liverpool Post & Mercury. No. 22, 228. Liverpool, UK. 14 September 1926. p. 1; col.4. Retrieved 17 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Monday 13 September. For two weeks only. 7.30. Matinees: Saturdays 2.30. [13; col.3:] Mr Henson is in fine fettle, and has but to raise one of his mobile eyebrows to set everyone roaring. But he is not the only one in this delightful musical comedy. There is, for instance, Miss Felice Lascelles, the soul of daintiness as Polly, and all the better for being a Wallasey girl. A sweet singer and lissom dancer, she makes a fitting partner for Mr Claude Bailey, who, as the club "pro.", plays love better than golf.
  • "Kid Boots - King's Theatre, Glasgow". The Stage. No. 2, 374. London, UK. 30 September 1926. p. 1; col.2. Retrieved 19 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Kid Boots Sep. 27, King's, Glasgow (two weeks). [p. 23; col.1:] Leslie Henson presents Kid Boots here. (...) Annie Croft makes a charming Polly Pendleton. Claude Bailey as Tom Sterling renders some fine vocal numbers. Guy Fane and Robert Mainby give excellent support as Peter Pilsbury and Herbert Pendleton. Eric and René Le Fre show to advantage in eccentric dances. As Carmen Mendoza, Dora Dolaro sings charmingly. Viola Compton is good as Dr. Fitch. Guy Saunders, Felice Lascelles, Stuart Kemp and George A. Neill all work hard.
  • "Kid Boots - King's Theatre, Southsea & New Theatre, Cardiff". The Stage. No. 2, 378. London, UK. 28 October 1926. p. 1; col.2. Retrieved 19 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Kid Boots Oct. 25, King's, Southsea; Nov. 1, New, Cardiff. [p. 25; col.4:] Kid Boos returns to Southsea this week. (...) Leslie Henson, who plays the title role (...) is always in the limelight, and he causes unending rounds of laughter. (...) An attractive leading lady is Margaret Campbell, who plays Polly Pendleton. Claude Bailey appears as Tom Sterling, the golf club professional, and his duets with Miss Campbell are delightfully rendered. Dora Dolaro also plays capitally as Carmen Mendoza. Eric and René Le Fre introduce remarkable acrobatic dances as Manville and Jane. Guy Fane and Robert Nainby as the rival sporting goods manufacturers are an entertaining pair. Viola Compton (Dr. Josephine Fitch), Guy Saunders (Harold Regan), Felice Lascelles (Beth), and Stuart Kern (Frank Valentine) fill other important roles.
  • "Kid Boots - King's Theatre, Edinburgh". The Stage. No. 2, 383. London, UK. 2 December 1926. p. 4; col.4. Retrieved 13 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. On Monday [29 November 1926], the beginning of a fortnight's engagement in Edinburgh, Mr Leslie Henson carried his audience from one shriek of laughter to another. Claude Bailey as the millionaire acts and sings well, Margaret Campbell's Polly is attractive, and Viola Compton as the lady doctor, Dora Dolaro as Carmen, Felice Lascelles as Beth, and Eric and René Le Fre, in their dances, are all good. [p. 1; col.2:] Kid Boots Nov. 29, King's Edinburgh.
  • "Kid Boots & SUNNY - Empire Theatre, Newcastle". Newcastle Daily Journal. No. 25, 250. Newcastle, UK. 18 January 1927. p. 1; col.2. Retrieved 19 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. The Last Week [17 January – 22 January 1927] of Leslie Henson in the sensational success Kid Boots. With Margaret Campbell and Full London Company. Enormous Attraction to follow Kid Boots. Commencing Monday 24 January for Three Week Season [– 12 February 1927]. Once Nightly at 7.30. Matinees: Wed. and Sat. at 2.30. The Sensational London Hippodrome Success: SUNNY.


  • "SUNNY - Hippodrome, Margate". Isle of Thanet Gazette. Vol. 58, no. 2, 993. Margate, UK. 9 July 1927. p. 7; col.5. Retrieved 20 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Sunny, a musical comedy in two acts and fifteen scenes, has delighted large audiences at each presentation at the Hippodrome this week [4 – 9 July 1927]. The elaborate dresses and scene effects are all new, as the play's production at Margate constitutes its first week on tour. A dress rehearsal on Sunday night [3 July] was personally conducted by Mr. Jack Buchanan, the well-known actor. (...) As Sunny Peters, Felice Lascelles is a vivacious and very charming little person. Max Kirby gives an excellent performance in the role of Jim Demming, the husband. Considerable talent is shown by George Neil in the part of the circus proprietor, and as Sunny's father, Naylor Grimson creates many a laugh. (...)
  • "SUNNY - Pleasure Gardens Theatre, Folkestone". The Stage. No. 2, 415. London, UK. 14 July 1927. p. 1; col.2. Retrieved 20 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Sunny July 11, Pleasure Gardens, Folkestone. [p. 18; col.5:] Moss Empires Ltd., in conjunction with Lee Ephraim and Jack Buchanan, are presenting Sunny here. Felice Lascelles is very dainty and clever as Sunny Peters. Zoe Andrews plays Weenie Winters with natural grace and humour. Kathleen Burgess sings admirably as Marcia Manners. Max Kirby plays Jim Demming with delightful humour and dances ably. George Neil also dances cleverly as Wendell Wendell. Naylor Grimson gives an amusing study of Siegfried Peters. Tiller's Sunny Girls are expert dancers. The play is finely mounted and beautifully dressed.
  • "SUNNY - Pleasure Gardens Theatre, Folkestone". Folkestone, Hythe, Sandgate & Cheriton Herald. No. 2, 120. Folkestone, UK. 16 July 1927. p. 10; col.3. Retrieved 24 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. (...) Miss Felice Lascelles is very charming in the title role, and Mr. Max Kirby scores a great success as Jim Demming. Miss Zoe Andrews, Miss Kathleen Burgess, Miss Dorothy Fenwick, Mr. Rex Rodgers, Mr. Naylor Grimson and Mr. George Neil all do excellently well, and Alfredo's "Sunny" Band give a turn which is very popular. To-day (Saturday) there will be performances both afternoon and evening.
  • "SUNNY - Gaiety Theatre, Hastings". Hastings and St Leonards Observer. No. 4, 542. Hastings, UK. 16 July 1927. p. 3; col.4. Retrieved 20 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. (...) The engagement is for six nights at 7.45, and owing to the tremendous interest, two matinees will be given on Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30.
  • "SUNNY - Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne". Eastbourne Chronicle. No. 3, 750. Eastbourne, UK. 23 July 1927. p. 2; col.5. Retrieved 10 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. (...) The company includes Felice Lascelles as "Sunny", (...) [p. 4; col.6–7:] Monday, July 25th, for SIX Nights at 8, and Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30.
  • "SUNNY - Theatre Royal, Chatham". Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser. No. 3, 618. Sheerness, UK. 30 July 1927. p. 4; col.1. Retrieved 24 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Monday August 1 for six nights at 7.45. Matinee on Monday and Wednesday at 2.30. [p. 9; col.5:] A great musical play will be produced at the Theatre Royal, Chatham, next Monday. It will be played once nightly in its entirety exactly as it is now being played at the London Hippodrome, to houses so packed that it has beaten its own huge records night after night and day after day. (...) The company includes Felice Lascelles as "Sunny" (...).


  • "SUNNY - King's Theatre, Southsea". Round Of The Theatres. Portsmouth Evening News. No. 17, 441. Portsmouth, UK. 9 August 1927. p. 6; col.3. Retrieved 11 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. SUNNY REMAINS AT THE KING'S. Sunny entered upon another wonderful week at the King's Theatre, Southsea, last night. A vast holiday audience gave the company a reception they are likely to remember, and one they will always recall with pleasure. It seemed to be one long round of applause from beginning to end, and the packed house literally swayed from side to side with laughter. There is no doubt about it, Sunny grips you from the first scene and hurls you along with the fun. The enthusiasm of the players seems to be infectious, and although there were recalls galore the bouse never tired of applauding. Mr. Jack Melford can hardly have had a part to suit him better than that of "Jim". He has certainly not had any leading lady to give him more support than Miss Elsa Brown. As "Sunny", she positively captures everybody with her fascinating manner and charming voice. One young lady who came in for a perfect hurricane of applause last night was the dancer, Miss Lena King, and she deserved every bit of it. The dancing generally is one of the great delights of the production, and Mr. Eddie Child's contribution in this direction is really a remarkable display. The rest all help to put on a grand performance, not forgetting the "Sunny" girls and Alfredo's "Sunny" band.


  • "SUNNY - Theatre Royal, Plymouth". The Stage. No. 2, 421. London, UK. 25 August 1927. p. 24; col.5. Retrieved 24 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Sunny, presented by Moss Empires Ltd., in conjunction with Lee Ephraim and Jack Buchanan, started a two weeks' engagement here on Monday [22 August] before a packed house. In the title role, Felice Lascelles plays with great vivacity and charm.
  • "SUNNY - Theatre Royal, Plymouth". Western Morning News. No. 21, 040. Plymouth, UK. 30 August 1927. p. 6; col.1. Retrieved 24 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Nightly at 7.45 for 5 nights. Matinees Thursday and Saturday at 2.30.
  • "SUNNY - Royal Theatre, Torquay". Torquay Times, and South Devon Advertiser. Vol. LXIII, no. 3, 274. Torquay, UK. 2 September 1927. p. 10; col.2–3. Retrieved 8 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. On Monday next, for one week, with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday, the London Hippodrome success, Sunny, will be played at the Royal Theatre. (...) The principal parts will be played by the following artists:— Jim Denning, Max Kirby; "Sunny" Peters, Felice Lascelles; "Weenie" Winters, Zoe Andrews; Siegfried Peters, Naylor Grimson; Harold Harcourt Wendell-Wendell, George Neil; Tom Warren, Rex Rodger. (...) [p. 1; col.col.5–7:] (...) All Next Week at 8 p.m. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30 p.m.
  • "SUNNY - Grand Theatre, Swansea (12 Sep) & Lyceum, Newport (19 Sep)". The Stage. No. 2, 424. London, UK. 15 September 1927. p. 1; col.5. Retrieved 27 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. 'On Tour' SUNNY (B) Sep 12, G[rand Theatre], Swansea; [Sep] 19, Lyceum, Newport. [p. 8; col.3:] In the title role, Felice Lascelles plays with great vivacity and charm.
  • "SUNNY - Lyceum, Newport (19 Sep) & Grand Theatre, Hanley (26 Sep)". The Stage. No. 2, 425. London, UK. 22 September 1927. p. 1; col.4. Retrieved 27 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. 'On Tour' SUNNY (B) [Sep] 19, Lyceum, Newport; [Sep] 26, G[rand Theatre], Hanley.
  • "SUNNY - Grand Theatre, Derby (24 Oct) & Royal Opera House, Leicester (31 Oct)". The Stage. No. 2, 430. London, UK. 27 October 1927. p. 1; col.4. Retrieved 27 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. 'On Tour' SUNNY (B) [Oct] 24, G[rand Theatre], Derby; [Oct] 31, O[pera] H[ouse], Leicester.
  • "SUNNY - Grand Theatre, Derby". Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal. Vol. LXXXII, no. 3, 983. Derby, UK. 28 October 1927. p. 5; col.4. Retrieved 27 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Sunny (...) is presented at the Grand Theatre this week by a particularly good company. (...) The cast is well filled, Felice Lascelles being a happy, vivacious and temperamental Sunny. She is a delightful little actress, who sings and dances cleverly. (...) Matinee on Saturday.
  • "SUNNY - Royal Opera House, Leicester". Leicester Chronicle. No. 650 (New Series). Leicester, UK. 29 October 1927. p. 23; col.1. Retrieved 13 July 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Next Week [31 Oct – 5 Nov 1927] Nightly at 7.30. Two Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday, 2.30.
  • "SUNNY - Grand Opera House, Belfast". Belfast News Letter. Belfast, UK. 13 December 1927. p. 1; col.2. Retrieved 10 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Tonight at 7.30 and during the week. Matinee: To-morrow (Wednesday) and Friday, at 2. Last 7 performances of the great musical comedy. [p. 10; col.4:] Sunny, which proved a big attraction at the Grand Opera House last week, is being retained there for the present week and should play to large audiences.
  • "SUNNY - His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen". Aberdeen Press and Journal. No. 22, 766. Aberdeen, UK. 20 December 1927. p. 1; col.4. Retrieved 28 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. For 6 nights at 7.30 [19–24 Dec] and two matinees at 2.15 on Wednesday and Saturday. [p. 6; col.7:] (...) Miss Felice Lascelles is a charming Sunny, dainty and spirited in her acting, a delightful dancer. Her voice is tiny, but expressive—there are no big, or indeed, good, voices in the company. Mr George Neil, as the circus proprietor, shows a capital turn in acting and pantomime, and his boxing-match dance is one of the hits of the performance. (...)
  • "SUNNY Coming to the King's Theatre, Dundee". Dundee Courier. No. 20, 854. Dundee, UK. 23 December 1927. p. 3; col.4. Retrieved 30 June 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Sunny, the great musical play, will be produced at the King's Theatre, Dundee, on Monday [26 Dec 1927], and will be played once nightly for 12 nights, with matinees on December 23 and 31, and January 2 and 7. The play will be given in its entirety by company of 70 artistes, circus horses, and four foxhounds, exactly as it was played to packed houses at the London Hippodrome, where it was first produced on October 7, 1926 (...) The company includes Felice Lascelles [as] Sunny, (...).
  • "PRINCIPAL ACTRESS IN 'SUNNY' Removed to Dundee Infirmary. Undergoes an Operation". Dundee Evening Telegraph. No. 15, 939. Dundee, UK. 28 December 1927. p. 1; col.4. Retrieved 28 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Miss Felice Lascelles, who took the leading part in Sunny, now being produced in the King's Theatre, Dundee, is in Dundee Infirmary. Miss Lascelles during Monday [28 Dec] night was at one stage not feeling very well, and her substitute had to take one of the scenes. Subsequently Miss Lascelles reappeared, and, judging from her dancing, singing, and acting, had apparently recovered. Miss Lascelles, however, was again feeling ill yesterday, and late in the evening was conveyed to the Infirmary, where she was operated upon for appendicitis. To-day she is reported to be going on well, but it will be several weeks ere she is able to appear on the stage. Meantime her understudy, Miss Boulson, will carry on the part of Sunny. Previous to joining Sunny in July of this year Miss Lascelles was with Mr Leslie Henson's company in Kid Boots.
  • "'SUNNY'". Dundee Evening Telegraph. No. 15, 947. Dundee, UK. 6 January 1928. p. 3; col.4. Retrieved 28 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. The musical comedy, Sunny, has had a very successful fortnight's run at the King's Theatre. It concludes to-morrow (Saturday) with two performances, matinee and evening. Theatregoers, at least those who saw the first performance in the city, will be interested to hear that Miss Felice Lascelles, who carried on whilst seriously ill and had subsequently to be removed to the Infirmary to undergo an operation for appendicitis, is going on well. Miss Poulton, the youngest member of the chorus, who at minute's notice took the loading part, has been filling the role very satisfactorily. Only 17 years of age, she regarded as being rather young, although full of promise, and Miss Pearl Greene has come north from London to take the part of Sunny at the matinee to-morrow [Saturday 7 Jan] and in the evening, then goes on with the company to South Shields during the week-end.
  • "SUNNY - Theatre Royal, Halifax". Halifax Evening Courier. No. 13, 935. Halifax, UK. 28 February 1928. p. 1; col.1. Retrieved 28 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Monday, February 27, and week, at 7.30. Matinees Thursday and Saturday, at 2.30 pm. [p. 3; col.1:] (...) Miss Felice Lascelles is full of animation in the title role, and gives the lead to a whirlwind of amusement and gaiety. She dances effectively, and her musical numbers, "Who" and "The Wedding Knell", haunt the piece. (...)
  • "SUNNY - Theatre Royal, Blackburn". Accrington Observer and Times. No. 4, 409. Accrington, UK. 6 March 1928. p. 6; col.2. Retrieved 12 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. The highly popular musical comedy Sunny is visiting Blackburn this week [5-10 Mar], where it is being produced at the Theatre Royal for six evenings and two afternoon matinees. (...) Felice Lascelles takes the part of Sunny, and she is accompanied by a strong band of principals.
  • "SUNNY - Grand Theatre, Oldham". The Stage. No. 2, 451. London, UK. 22 March 1928. p. 26; col.1. Retrieved 30 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Moss Empires, Ltd., in conjunction with Lee Ephraim and Jack Buchanan, are presenting Sunny. The show is excellently staged, and the dresses are also very good. The cast includes Max Kirby, Felice Lascelles, Zoe Andrews, Naylor Grimson, George Neil, and Rex Rodgers. Alfredo Sunny Band, Tiller's Sunny Girls, and Iris White are also featured.
  • "SUNNY - Grand Theatre, Derby". Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal. Vol. LXXXIII, no. 4, 028. Derby, UK. 6 April 1928. p. 32; col.5. Retrieved 11 July 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Special Attraction for the Holidays. Easter Monday. Once nightly 7.45. Matinees Easter Monday and Saturday at 2.30.
  • "SUNNY - Royal Opera House, Leicester". Leicester Daily Mercury. Leicester, UK. 14 April 1928. p. 12; col.1. Retrieved 30 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Elaborate Musical Comedy at the Opera House. Sunny, the great musical success from London Hippodrome, pays a return visit to Leicester Opera House next week. When it was here last November it attracted overflowing audiences, and it is accordingly not surprising that it should return so soon. The company is practically the same as last, and includes Max Kirby, Felice Lascelles, Zoe Andrews, Naylor Grimson, George Neil, and Rex Rogers. (...) A special matinee will take place on Wednesday, in addition to the usual one on Saturday.
  • "SUNNY - New Theatre, Cambridge". Newmarket Journal. No. 2, 474. Cambridge, UK. 21 April 1928. p. 4; col.5. Retrieved 8 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. (N)ext Monday [23 Apr 1928] at the New Theatre, Cambridge, for one week only. There will be an afternoon performance at 2.30 on Saturday.
  • "SUNNY - Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells". Kent & Sussex Courier. No. 4, 820. Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK. 11 May 1928. p. 8; col.6. Retrieved 1 July 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Monday, May 14th, for six nights, at 8 p.m. and Matinees Wednesday and Saturday, at 2.30. [p. 14; cols.5–6:] London has been seeing this now famous musical comedy at the Hippodrome since October 1926, and if the original company does it better than Moss Empire touring company, it does well indeed. The [touring] company is composed of over 70 people, besides a horse and several hounds. It takes seven railway trucks and a horse box to convey these effects from town to town. (...) Miss Felice Lascelles, in the name part, will be tremendously and deservedly popular and live the part in accordance with its name.
  • "SUNNY - Pleasure Gardens Theatre, Folkestone". Folkestone, Hythe, Sandgate & Cheriton Herald. No. 1, 264. Folkestone, UK. 26 May 1928. p. 11; col.2. Retrieved 31 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Sunny will pay a return visit to the Pleasure Gardens Theatre next week. It will be played once nightly in its entirety, exactly as it is now being played at the London Hippodrome, to houses so packed that it has beaten its own huge records night after night, and day after day. (...) The company includes Felice Lascelles as Sunny, Max Kirby as Jim Demming, Rex Rodgers as Tom Warren, Naylor Grimson as Peters, George Neil as Wendell Wendell, Zoe Andrews as Weenie, Kathleen Burgess as Marcia, Margorie Raymonde as Sue, the Sunny Girls, Iris White, principal dancer, Alfredos Band, and others too numerous to mention. (...). [p. 8; col.1:] Monday, May 28 for six nights, at 8. Matinees Whit-Monday and Saturday, at 2.30.
  • "SUNNY - Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl". Prestatyn Weekly. No. 1, 229. Prestatyn, UK. 28 July 1928. p. 8; col.4. Retrieved 31 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. For the first time in the history of the Rhyl Pavilion a Moss Empires London Company is to appear there in one of the most sensational musical plays ever staged in London. The Company is one of the largest that has ever appeared in Rhyl, travelling in all some 70 performers, and they will appear in that phenomenal musical comedy Sunny, which has won its way into the hearts of the theatre-going public of London and the provinces. (...) The Company that will appear in Rhyl for the whole of next week will be one of rare excellence. There will be a performance each evening and full matinees at 2-30 on Thursday and Saturday. (...) This brilliant combination, which visits the Rhyl Pavilion next week, possesses a cast of West End artistes such as has never before been sent into the provincial towns, and includes Max Kirby as Jim Demming, Felice Lascelles as Sunny Peters, Zoe Andrews as Weenie, Naylor Grimson as Siegfield Peters, Jeffrey Piddock as Wendell-Wendell, Dennis Brockbatik as Tom Warren, Hilda Vivian as Sue Warren, Kathleen Burgess as Marcia. Camille Escudier is the musical director.
  • "SUNNY - Winter Gardens Theatre, New Brighton". The Provinces. The Stage. No. 2, 473. London, UK. 23 August 1928. p. 8; col.2. Retrieved 31 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Sunny proves its worth as a bright and attractive entertainment, as presented by Moss Empires, Ltd., in conjunction with Lee Eiphraim and Jack Buchanan. Much freshness and originality, coupled with drollery, are attached to the performance of Max Kirby and Jim Demming. Felice Lascelles is also earning golden opinions as Sunny Peters with her daintiness and vivacity. (...)
  • "SUNNY - Tower Pavilion, Morecambe". Morecambe Guardian. No. 406. Morecambe, UK. 25 August 1928. p. 12; col.1. Retrieved 10 July 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Next Week. Evenings at 7.15. Matinees, Wednesday and Saturday at 2.15. [p. 4; col.6:] Photo of Felice Lascelles in Sunny
  • "SUNNY - Palace Theatre, Hull". Notes by Babette. Hull Daily Mail. No. 13, 388. Hull, UK. 4 September 1928. p. 9; col.6. Retrieved 31 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Sunny lives up to its name this week at the Hull Palace Theatre, and is a bright and cheering production. The principal girls wear some very attractive clothes, and as they are mostly evening wear they may be useful for the coming dance season. The simple yet neat dresses worn by Miss Felice Lascelles as Sunny are very chic. (...) [p. 4; col.3:] Week commencing 3rd September. Once nightly, at 7.30. Matinee Saturday at 2.30.
  • "SUNNY - Palace Theatre, Burnley". Burnley Express. No. 6, 085. Burnley, UK. 12 September 1928. p. 5; col.3. Retrieved 31 December 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. SUNNY COMING. The antidote for depression is sunshine, and the cure for the blues is Sunny, which is coming to the Palace next week. (...) In brief, Sunny is an entertainment full of talent, beauty and gay scenes. This brilliant combination, which visits the Palace next week, possesses cast of West-End artistes such as has rarely been sent into the provincial towns, and includes (...) Felice Lascelles as Sunny Peters, (...). [p. 1; col.3:] Week commencing Monday, September 17th, 1928. Once nightly 7.30. Matinees Tuesday and Saturday 2.30.
  • "SUNNY. Popular Musical Comedy at Palace Next Week". Burnley News. No. 1, 581. Burnley, UK. 12 September 1928. p. 7; col.2. Retrieved 17 May 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Photo of Felice Lascelles, with white horse
  • "SUNNY - Theatre Royal, Huddersfield". Leeds Mercury. No. 27, 729. Leeds, UK. 25 September 1928. p. 3; col.4. Retrieved 7 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Sunny at the Theatre Royal, Huddersfield, last night proved completely to the taste of the audience. (...) Felice Lascelles played Sunny, and Max Kirby her lover. Pa Peters was played in robust style by Naylor Grimson, there will be a matinee on Saturday.
  • "SUNNY - Grand Theatre, Hanley". Staffordshire Sentinel. No. 19, 949. Hanley, UK. 27 September 1928. p. 7; col.2. Retrieved 3 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Sunny, one of the biggest musical comedy successes in London during recent years, will be presented at the Grand Theatre, Hanley, next week [1–6 Oct]. (...) [Photo of Felice Lascelles]. (...) Felice Lascelles has the part of Sunny, (...). [p. 1; col.3:] Next Week – One Week Only. Once Nightly, at 7.30. Matinee, Thursday, at 2.30.
  • "SUNNY - Theatre and Opera House, Cheltenham". The Theatres/Next Week's Programmes. Gloucester Citizen. Vol. 53, no. 143. Gloucester, UK. 13 October 1928. p. 4; col.2. Retrieved 3 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. In view of the success which Sunny, the well-known musical comedy, has attained during its run in London and the provinces, the visit of Messrs. Moss Empires Ltd., Lee Ephraim and Jack Buchanan's chief company to the Cheltenham Theatre and Opera House will be big attraction. (...) The cast will include a number West End artists, among them being Mr. Max Kirby, Miss Felice Lascelles, Miss Zoe Andrews, and Mr. Naylor Grimson. (...) [p. 4; col.1–5 (top banner):] Next Week [15–20 Oct]. Every Evening at 7.45. Matinees Thursday & Saturday at 2.30.
  • "SUNNY - Theatre Royal, Bournemouth". The Provinces. The Stage. No. 2, 483. London, UK. 1 November 1928. p. 6; col.3. Retrieved 3 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Sunny pays another visit, and its popular musical numbers again make a strong appeal. The title role is played by Felice Lascelles, a delightfully vivacious actress. (...) [p. 1; col.4:] 'On Tour' – Sunny (Lee Ephraim). Oct 29, R[oyal], Bournemouth; Nov[ember] 5, R[oyal], Exeter.
  • "SUNNY - Theatre Royal, Plymouth". On Tour. The Stage. No. 2, 484. London, UK. 8 November 1928. p. 1; col.4. Retrieved 4 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Sunny (Lee Ephraim). Nov 5, R[oyal], Exeter; Nov 12, R[oyal], Plymouth.
  • "SUNNY - Theatre Royal, Exeter". Exeter and Plymouth Gazette. Vol. CLVI, no. 25, 708. Exeter, UK. 3 November 1928. p. 1; col.5. Retrieved 8 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Commencing Monday 5th November. Nightly at 7.30. Two matinees on Tuesday & Friday, at 2.30. [p. 2; col.1–2:] A long-awaited production will be presented at the Theatre Royal, Exeter, next week, in e form of Sunny, a sparkling musical comedy which has been one of the hits of the London season. (...) An all-star cast includes Felice Lascelles, Max Kirby, Zoe Andrews, Naylor Grimson, Jeffrey Piddock, etc. (...).
  • "SUNNY - Lyceum, Newport". Western Mail. No. 18, 545. Cardiff, UK. 17 November 1928. p. 8; col.7. Retrieved 9 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Next week. Nightly 7.30. Matinee Saturday 2.30. [Cast on p. 9; col.1]
  • "SUNNY - Lyceum, Newport". Western Mail. No. 18, 547. Cardiff, UK. 20 November 1928. p. 9; col.3. Retrieved 4 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Sunny was welcomed back to the Lyceum Theatre, Newport, on Monday with great cordiality, and the success of this second visit is assured. (...) Felice Lascelles is a vivacious and dainty Sunny. (...)
  • "SUNNY - The Hippodrome, Gloucester". Next Week at the Theatres. Gloucester Citizen. Vol. 53, no. 185. Gloucester, UK. 1 December 1928. p. 7; col.4. Retrieved 4 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Sunny, the musical success which visits the Hippodrome next week, is described as one of the biggest London hits during recent years. (...) An all-star cast includes Felice Lascelles, Max Kirby, Zoe Andrews, Naylor Grimson, Jeffery Piddock. Performances will be once nightly at 7.45, with matinees at 2.30 on Thursday and Saturday.
  • "SUNNY - Theatre Royal, Chatham". Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser. No. 3, 833. Sheerness, UK. 8 December 1928. p. 3; col.6–7. Retrieved 10 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Next week, for six nights at 7.45. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30. (...) The company has been carefully selected by Moss Empire Ltd, Lee Ephraim and Jack Buchanan. (...) An all-star cast includes Felice Lascelles, Max Kirby, Zoe Andrews, Naylor Grimson, Jeffrey Piddock, etc. (...).
  • "SUNNY - Theatre Royal, Dewsbury". Leeds Mercury. No. 27, 803. Leeds, UK. 20 December 1928. p. 5; col.2–3. Retrieved 13 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. At the Dewsbury Theatre Royal, Sunny is to have a two weeks' run, with Miss Felice Lascelles in the title role. (...) Boxing Day 26 December and the following two weeks. Once Nightly at 7.30. Matinees Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2.30.
  • "SUNNY - Theatre Royal, Rochdale". The Provinces. The Stage. No. 2, 494. London, UK. 17 January 1929. p. 8; col.5. Retrieved 5 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. ROCHDALE. [Theatre] Royal (...). Moss Empires, Ltd., present the musical comedy Sunny. The piece is well staged, and the singing and dancing are of the highest quality. Felice Lascelles, as Sunny, is a great favourite, and earns much applause with her songs and dancing. (...) [p. 1; col.4:] 'On Tour' – Sunny. Jan[uary] 14, Rochdale; 21, Bury.
  • "SUNNY - Theatre Royal, Bury". The Provinces. The Stage. No. 2, 495. London, UK. 24 January 1929. p. 5; col.3. Retrieved 5 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. BURY. [Theatre] Royal (...). A crowded house on Monday enthusiastically received Sunny, as presented by Moss Empires, Ltd., in conjunction with Lee Ephraim and Jack Buchanan. (...) Felice Lascelles, a charming Sunny, is ably supported by Dennis Brockbank as Tom Warren, (...) [p. 1; col.4:] 'On Tour' – Sunny. Jan[uary] 21, Bury; 28, Hull.
  • "SUNNY - Palace Theatre, Hull". The Provinces. The Stage. No. 2, 496. London, UK. 31 January 1929. p. 6; col.2. Retrieved 5 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. PALACE. (...). Sunny pays a return visit here. This time the name-part is taken by Felice Lascelles, who plays in a charming and vivacious manner. (...) [p. 1; col.4:] 'On Tour' – Sunny. Jan 28, Hull; Feb 4, Hartlepool.
  • "SUNNY - Empire Theatre, Hartlepool". Northern Daily Mail. No. 15, 846. Hartlepool, UK. 2 February 1929. p. 4; col.6. Retrieved 5 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. The musical comedy Sunny, presented by Moss Empires, in conjunction with Lee Ephraim and Jack Buchanan, paying a welcome return visit to the Empire Theatre. (...) Felice Lascelles has the title part; (...) [p. 4; col.7–8:] Monday, February 4th, for 6 nights, at 7.30. Matinee – Saturday, at 2.30. [Photo of Felice Lascelles].
  • "SUNNY - Empire Theatre, Hartlepool". Stage and Screen. Northern Daily Mail. No. 15, 848. Hartlepool, UK. 5 February 1929. p. 7; col.7. Retrieved 11 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Felice Lascelles, owing to an attack of influenza, was unable to take the title role last evening, and this was ably filled by Beryl Churchill. It is expected that Miss Lascelles will resume in a day or two.
  • "SUNNY RETURNS: Warm Welcome at His Majesty's Theatre". Aberdeen Press and Journal. No. 23, 124. Aberdeen, UK. 12 February 1929. p. 6; col.6. Retrieved 2 July 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. In the part of Sunny, Miss Felice Lascelles is as charmingly tomboyish as ever. She sings sweetly, and dances through the evening with tireless vigour. (...) [A]t the end, Mr Kirby and Miss Lascelles made little speeches before the curtain was finally allowed to fall. [p. 1; col.7:] For 6 nights at 7.30 and Matinee Saturday at 2.15.
  • "SUNNY - Opera House, Blackpool". Fleetwood Chronicle. No. 5, 635. Fleetwood, UK. 8 March 1929. p. 7; col.5. Retrieved 5 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. The popular musical comedy, Sunny, which has previously charmed local audiences, is back at the Opera House. (...) Miss Felice Lascelles is one of the sunniest of "Sunnys", a charming singer and a skilful dancer, and all through the piece she works successfully. (...) [p. 7; col.6:] Monday, March 11th, and Week, Every Evening at 7.30. Matinee – Saturday, at 2.15.
  • "SUNNY - Theatre Royal, Blackburn". Blackburn Times. No. 3, 796. Blackburn, UK. 16 March 1929. p. 1; col.2. Retrieved 5 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Commencing Monday, March 18th, for six nights, at 7.30. Matinee – Saturday, at 2.30.
  • "SUNNY - Theatre Royal, Blackburn". Blackburn Times. No. 3, 797. Blackburn, UK. 23 March 1929. p. 6; col.3. Retrieved 5 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. THEATRE ROYAL. Like other good things; a good musical comedy is worth sampling twice. That is why Sunny has been welcomed back to the Theatre Royal this week. (...) Vivacious and mischievous Sunny Peters again finds her demands fully answered in the person of Felice Lascelles (...)
  • "SUNNY - Theatre Royal, Nottingham". Amusements. Nottingham Journal. No. 32, 229. Nottingham, UK. 26 March 1929. p. 9; col.4. Retrieved 6 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. It can scarcely be said that Sunny needs any introduction to the Nottingham public, for this will be its third visit to the Theatre Royal, and still it maintains the popularity which its breezy story and tuneful music gained for it in the first instance. (...) Blonde and brunette are played respectively by Felice Lascelles and Zoe Andrews, both of whom can dance with light-footed grace as well as sing with charm and distinction. (...) [p. 6; col.1:] Evenings 7.30. Matinee Saturday at 2.0 (Good Friday excepted).
  • "SUNNY - Empire Theatre, Sheffield". Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer. No. 25, 496. Leeds, UK. 2 April 1929. p. 1; col.1. Retrieved 13 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Monday 1 April, and once nightly at 7.30, Friday at 8pm. Matinee: Thursday at 2.30. [p. 4; col.2:] Felice Lascelles ably fills the title role.


  • "Goldilocks and the Three Bears - Theatre Royal, Birmingham". Pantomime Forecasts - Provinces. The Stage. No. 2, 540. London, UK. 5 December 1929. p. 21; col.1. Retrieved 6 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. BIRMINGHAM - ROYAL (...) Goldilocks and the Three Bears, with libretto by Julian Wylie and Geo. M. Slater and music by R. P. Weston, Bert Lee, and Lauri Wylie. Principal boy, Elsie Prince (Roland); principal girl, Felice Lascelles (Goldilocks). (...) Produced under the direction of Julian Wylie on December 21 for eight weeks' run here.
  • "Goldilocks and the Three Bears - Theatre Royal, Birmingham". Birmingham Gazette. No. 26, 745. Birmingham, UK. 21 December 1929. p. 3; col.1. Retrieved 29 June 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Tonight at 6.45. Matinees: Boxing Day at 2, and Daily to January 11th. Afterwards on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 2.


  • Astra (29 December 1929). "Stars of Pantomime / Her First Lead". Sunday Mercury. No. 573. Birmingham, UK. p. 10; col.3. Retrieved 17 May 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Miss Felice Lascelles started her stage career in the chorus at the Winter Garden Theatre in The Cabaret Girl and then played a small part in The Beauty Prize. Later she was with Jack Buchanan in Toni and Boodle, two shows which opened in Birmingham. Miss Lascelles later went on to the London Pavilion in On With the Dance and, in addition to playing a small comedy part, understudied Hermione Baddeley for a year. After that, she returned to the Winter Garden in Kid Boots and, one lucky day Leslie Henson saw her rehearsing as understudy to the leading lady. Mr Henson immediately made her an offer of her first leading part—that of lead in the tour of Kid Boots, which also opened in Birmingham. Since the end of that tour she has been playing the title role in Sunny. [Goldilocks and the Three Bears] is her first experience in pantomime, and she has made good. It would be difficult to find a more graceful principal girl.
  • "SUNNY - Empire, Chiswick". Uxbridge & W. Drayton Gazette. Vol. XC, no. 4, 660. Hillingdon, UK. 31 January 1930. p. 20; col.5. Retrieved 10 July 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Week commencing Monday February 3rd. Nightly at 6.25 and 8.50. [p. 19; col.3:] Sunny More Musical Comedy at Chiswick. [Photo of Felice Lascelles].
  • "SUNNY - Chelsea Palace Theatre". Kensington News and West London Times. No. 3, 191. London. 28 February 1930. p. 4; col.7. Retrieved 26 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Week commencing Monday 3 March. Twice Nightly at 6.40 and 8.55.
  • "SUNNY - Palace Theatre, Leicester". Leicester Evening Mail. No. 6, 268. Leicester, UK. 28 April 1930. p. 2; col.1. Retrieved 28 June 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Week of April 28th. Nightly at 6.30 and 8.45.
  • "SUNNY - Empire Theatre, Kingston". Surrey Advertiser. Vol. CXXII, no. 9, 253. Guildford & Kingston, UK. 21 May 1930. p. 5; col.1. Retrieved 21 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. SUNNY, An Excellent Show. Patrons of Kingston Empire are being provided with a first class entertainment this week [19–24 May 1930] in Sunny, the musical comedy which had a long run in London. It is played by a very capable company, and the show is exceedingly well staged. Eric Fawcett, as Jim Denning, and Louis Roslyn, as Harold Wendell Wendell, are irresistible humourists, and Felice Lascelles is a charming Sunny. Zoe Andrews, as Weenie Winters, and Gus Oxley, as Sunny's father, also make a big contribution to the play's success. Next week: The Merry Whirl.


  • "Darling, I Love You - Theatre Royal, Huddersfield". Halifax Evening Courier. No. 14, 983. Halifax, UK. 20 January 1931. p. 1; col.1. Retrieved 26 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Evenings at 7.30. Matinee: Saturday at 2.30 [p. 3; col.3:] Huddersfield Theatre Royal. All the features that one associates with the best in modern musical comedy are contained In Darling, I Love You, which is at the Huddersfield Theatre Royal this week [19–24 Jan 1931]. (...) On the serious side, nothing could be more acceptable than the winsome performance of Miss Felice Lascelles, who sings, acts and dances with great grace and charm. (...)
  • "Darling, I Love You - Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool". Liverpool Echo. No. 15, 928. Liverpool, UK. 23 January 1931. p. 1; col.1. Retrieved 13 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Evenings at 7.30. Matinee: Saturday at 2. [p. 10; col.5:] Felice Lascelles, the leading lady, is a Wallasey girl who, with her sister, has gained a name in musical comedy work.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool". This Week in Stageland. Liverpool Echo. No. 15, 931. Liverpool, UK. 27 January 1931. p. 4; col.6. Retrieved 27 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. ROYAL COURT — Darling, I Love You. A musical comedy. (...) Miss Felice Lascelles, a pretty and graceful heroine in voice and presence, learned in a tribute of flowers how Merseyside rejoices in the success of its local talent (...). [p. 1; col.1:] Evenings at 7.30. Matinee: Saturday at 2. FIRST VISIT TO LIVERPOOL.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Hippodrome, Darlington". On Tour. The Stage. No. 2, 601. London, UK. 5 February 1931. p. 1; col.1. Retrieved 28 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Darling, I Love You (H. Trevor Young). Feb 2, Hippo[drome], Darlington; Feb 9, Hippo[drome], Bristol.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Hippodrome, Bristol". Amusements & Exhibitions. Western Daily Press. Vol. 146, no. 21, 412. Bristol, UK. 9 February 1931. p. 4; col.1. Retrieved 28 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. BRISTOL HIPPODROME. The Brilliant Musical Comedy. Darling, I Love You. Do Not Miss This Great Gaiety Theatre Success. 6.20 and 8.30.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Grand Theatre, Derby". Showman's Guide. Derby Daily Telegraph. Vol. XC, no. 15, 413. Derby, UK. 14 February 1931. p. 2; col.3. Retrieved 27 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. The Grand Theatre, Derby, have secured another Laddie Cliff show next week—Darling, I Love You, which proved to be the greatest of Gaiety Theatre successes. (...) The leading lady of the show is Felice Lascelles, who will be remembered by her performance as Sunny. (...) [p. 2; col.1–2:] Twice Nightly at 6.45 & 8.45.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Hippodrome, Manchester". Manchester Evening News. No. 19, 292. Manchester, UK. 23 February 1931. p. 2; col.1. Retrieved 11 July 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Twice Nightly at 6.30 and 8.45.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Hippodrome, Sheffield". Sheffield Daily Telegraph. No. 23, 580. Sheffield, UK. 3 March 1931. p. 1; col.1. Retrieved 10 July 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Tonight at 6.30 and 8.40. [p. 7; col.2–3:] Musical comedy occupies at the Sheffield Hippodrome this week and Darling, I Love You, a show, brimful of laughter and melody, has been brought to the theatre. (...) Felice Lascelles is charming as Peggy Sylvester, (...), and she carries her role with distinction, being heard in some haunting melodies with Kenneth Birrell.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Empire, Hackney". On Tour. The Stage. No. 2, 605. London, UK. 5 March 1931. p. 1; col.1. Retrieved 28 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Darling, I Love You. Mar 2, Hippo[drome], Sheffield; Mar 9, Emp[ire], Hackney.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Grand Theatre, Swansea". On The Road. The Era. Vol. 94, no. 4, 823. London, UK. 11 March 1931. p. 17; col.1. Retrieved 29 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Darling, I Love You. March 9, Empire, Hackney; March 16, Grand, Swansea.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton". Staffordshire Advertiser. Vol. CXXXVI. Stafford, UK. 21 March 1931. p. 4; col.2. Retrieved 27 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. For next week, the management of The Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton, has secured one of London latest and best musical comedies, Darling, I Love You. It is full of comedies, both in dancing and song numbers. (...) [With photo of Felice Lascelles.] Miss Felice Lascelles as Peggy, who will be remembered by reason of her performance as "Sunny", sings and dances her way to the hearts the audience. (...) From Monday next the twice-nightly season will commence at the theatre, and performances will be given at 6.40 and 8.50 at reduced prices.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Grand Theatre, Leeds". Holiday Entertainment / Mercury Guide / The Theatres and Cinemas. Leeds Mercury. No. 28.510. Leeds, UK. 4 April 1931. p. 5; col.1. Retrieved 27 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Grand Theatre, Leeds — One of the latest Musical comedies, Darling, I Love You, comes to the Grand this week, with a good cast to handle the rollicking fun. Gus MacNaughton, George Neil, and Felice Lascelles figure in the show. 6 Nights at 7.30, Matinee Saturday at 2.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Theatre Royal, Hanley". BRIGHT SHOWS NEXT WEEK IN THE THEATRES. The Staffordshire Sentinel. No. 20, 733. Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, UK. 10 April 1931. p. 5; col.1–2. Retrieved 28 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Comedy and Revue: DARLING, I LOVE YOU. [With photo of Felice Lascelles.] One of London's latest and best musical comedies, Darling, I love you, is the attraction at the Theatre Royal, Hanley, next week. (...) MISS FELICE LASCELLES. The leading lady of the show is Miss Felice Lascelles, who will be remembered by reason of her performance as "Sunny". In this part, she sings and dances her way to the hearts of the audience. (...) [p. 2; col.1–3:] This week. Once Nightly at 7.45. Matinee: Thursday 16 April at 2.30.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Empire, Chiswick". Acton Gazette. Acton, London, UK. 17 April 1931. p. 5; col.3. Retrieved 28 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. The latest Gaiety success, the musical comedy, Darling, I Love You, is coming to the Chiswick Empire on Monday [20 Apr], with the original London scenery and effects. (...) There is plenty of love interest in the piece, and lots of feminine allurement; and the lovely leading lady is Felice Lascelles, who will be remembered for her delightful acting, singing and dancing in Sunny. [With photo of Felice Lascelles.] (...) [p. 5; col.1–2:] Week commencing Monday April 20th. Nightly at 6.30 and 8.50.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Empire, Finsbury Park". On Tour. The Stage. No. 2, 625. London, UK. 23 July 1931. p. 1; col.1. Retrieved 29 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Darling, I Love You. July 27, Emp[ire], Finsbury Park.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Empire Theatre, Kingston". Surrey Advertiser. Vol. CXXV, no. 9, 377. Guildford & Kingston, UK. 1 August 1931. p. 10; col.3. Retrieved 29 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. KINGSTON EMPIRE. Darling, I Love You, a successful musical comedy from the Gaiety Theatre, London, will be the attraction at Kingston Empire next week. It is a bright show with clever songs and dances and some witty dialogue. Gus McNaughton is the comedian, and Felice Lascelles the female lead. [p. 10; col.6–7:] Monday, August 3rd and During Week. Nightly at 6.30 and 8.50.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl". Prestatyn Weekly. No. 1, 385. Prestatyn, UK. 8 August 1931. p. 1; col.4. Retrieved 29 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. RHYL PAVILION. Darling, I Love You, which appears at the Pavilion on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, is certainly one of London's best musical comedies; really hectic stage fun is rather hard to find nowadays, when all sorts of stray ideas are jumbled together, dressed in new clothes and thrown across the foot-lights any-old-how; but Darling, I Love You is full of novelties, both in dancing and song numbers—and all in good taste. Gus McNaughton is starring as Bertie Bundy and is delivering some of that infectious rollicking comedy which makes even the most critical man forget himself. (...) The leading lady of the show is Miss Felice Lascelles, who is well supported by Kenneth Birrell in the juvenile lead role. (...) [p. 4; col.4–5:] August 10, 11, 12, at 7.45 pm.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Pier Pavilion, Colwyn Bay". On Tour. The Stage. No. 2, 628. London, UK. 13 August 1931. p. 1; col.1. Retrieved 29 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Darling, I Love You. Aug. 13, Pier Pav[ilion], Colwyn Bay (3); 17, Emp[ire], South Shields.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Empire Theatre, South Shields". Review of Stage & Film. Shields Daily Gazette. Vol. LXXXIII, no. 33, 056. South Shields. 18 August 1931. p. 4; col.5. Retrieved 29 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. The Empire. Musical comedy comes all-too-rarely to the Shields Empire; indeed, such musical comedies as Darling, I Love You, are rarely seen, even in the West End of London. This is one of those fast-moving, laughter-packed, song and dance shows, that stays in the memory long after the final curtain. (...) Felice Lascelles makes a charming Peggy Sylvester. Every member of the large cast has something good to do and does it well. (...) If it were only possible for a theatre to play 52 shows a year like Darling, I Love You, then it is doubtful if there would ever be need to complain of a slump in the theatrical business. It is as good as any musical comedy that has been toured in recent years. [p. 1; col.1:] Twice Nightly at 6.35 and 8.45.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Empire Theatre, Nottingham". South Notts Echo. No. 1, 916. Nottingham. 22 August 1931. p. 8; col.2. Retrieved 30 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. NOTTINGHAM EMPIRE. Music and mirth are the predominating features in the show Darling, I Love You, which will be staged at the Nottingham Empire next week. It is a musical comedy which played to crowded houses at the Gaiety Theatre, London. A rare galaxy of stars take the principal parts, and a tip-top entertainment is assured. [p. 4; col.1:] Monday, August 24th, 1931, and Twice Nightly at 6.40 and 8.50.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Winter Gardens, New Brighton". In The Limelight Next Week. Liverpool Echo. No. 16, 113. Liverpool. 28 August 1931. p. 10; col.2. Retrieved 5 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Darling, I Love You, which goes to the WINTER GARDENS, New Brighton, next week, is a bright, sea side musical comedy, which had a success when played at the Gaiety Theatre. The company, which will be the same as that which visited Liverpool, is a particularly interesting one. It is led by Gus McNaughton, that talented and resourceful comedian. The leading lady is Felice Lascelles, at one time a resident in Wallasey who, a year or two ago made a reputation by her playing in Sunny at this theatre. [p. 1; col.1:] Next Week: Darling, I Love You.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Winter Gardens, New Brighton". Entertainments. Liverpool Daily Post. No. 23, 768. Liverpool. 1 September 1931. p. 10; col.2. Retrieved 30 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. WINTER GARDENS, NEW BRIGHTON. A wonderful display of novelty dancing is the outstanding feature of the brightly-written musical comedy, Darling, I Love You, which is the attraction at the Winter Gardens this week, with Gus McNaughton as the central figure. (...) He is well supported by Felice Lascelles, a charming actress with local associations (...). [p. 1; col.4:] Tonight at 8. Matinee Saturday at 3.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Morecambe Tower Theatre, Morecambe". Amusements. Lancashire Evening Post. No. 13, 926. Preston. 11 September 1931. p. 1; col.3–4. Retrieved 30 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Week Commencing 14th September: Every Evening at 7.15. Matinee, Saturday at 2.15.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Morecambe Tower Theatre, Morecambe". Morecambe Guardian. No. 566. Morecambe. 18 September 1931. p. 3; col.4. Retrieved 30 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. CHARMING MUSICAL COMEDY AT THE TOWER. Reviewing the 1931 musical comedy season at the Tower, it is appropriate that the finale should be of the highest order. Darling, I Love You, which concludes its run tonight (Friday) and tomorrow, represents the standard of a memorable season. (...) The theme demands some clever emotional acting, and Felice Lascelles and Kenneth Birrell just live in their parts. (...) [p. 14; col.6–7:] The Tower Theatre and Ballroom. Today, Friday, at 7.15. Matinee, Saturday at 2.15 p.m. and 7.15 p.m.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Palace Theatre, Hull". Theatre Notes. Hull Daily Mail. No. 14, 331. Hull. 22 September 1931. p. 8; col.1. Retrieved 30 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. PALACE. Darling, I Love You, as the title of a production, is apt to give the impression of sugary sentimentality, of billing and cooing by love-sick maidens, etc. But in the delightful musical comedy of this name presented at the Palace Theatre this week [Mon 21 – Sat 26 September], there is only sufficient of this love-making and petting to invest the production with the appropriate charm associated with pretty girls and their swains. Darling, I Love You, is a bright, happy, entertaining show, possessing a shadowy sort of plot around which is entwined comedy, music, impersonations, love-making and little "dirty work" by a crook. Gus McNaughton and Fred Fowler, jr., work with tremendous energy and complete understanding. Their comedy is of that side-splitting variety which stamps them as comedians of the highest flight. They are also particularly accomplished as simultaneous step dancers. The singing of the principal ladies reaches a high standard and the dancing is also delightful. Sybil Woodruffe makes the most of her happy role of Bubbles, the wife with a complex, and Felice Lascelles, as Peggy Sylvester, sings, dances and makes love with Kenneth Birrell, who plays the part of the Hon. Robert Darrell. Garrett Hollick invests the role of Sir Herbert Sylvester with the right amount of dignity, and Hilton Layland is excellent as the Earl of Fawcett. Phyllis Palmer, Vernon Kingsley, Fred Holt, Cyril S. Denny, Teddy Estick, and Jack Ramshaw fill other roles, and Jack and Bettina Vincent give charming speciality dances. [p. 3; col.5:] PALACE THEATRE. 6.30 & 8.30.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Palace Theatre, Halifax". Stage and Screen. Halifax Evening Courier. No. 15, 234. Halifax. 29 September 1931. p. 3; col.3. Retrieved 30 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. PALACE. Darling, I Love You, is one of those bright, refreshing musical comedies which, if it does not provoke outbursts of uproarious laughter, certainly keeps the audience chuckling all the time. (...) Felice Lascelles plays "Peggy Sylvester" with grace and charm, and her duets and dances with Kenneth Birrell ("Bobby Darrell") are popularly received. (...) In brief, a bright clean show which should please. [p. 1; col.2:] PALACE THEATRE. Week Commencing September 28th. Twice Nightly, 6.35 & 8.35.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Palace Theatre, Blackburn". On Tour. The Stage. No. 2, 636. London, UK. 8 October 1931. p. 1; col.1. Retrieved 1 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Darling, I Love You. Oct. 5, Pal[ace], Blackburn; 12. Hippo[drome], Boscombe.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Hippodrome, Boscombe". Bournemouth Graphic. Vol. XXXVI, no. 1, 588. Bournemouth. 9 October 1931. p. 15; col.1. Retrieved 1 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. BOSCOMBE HIPPODROME. Darling, I Love You. Patrons of the Boscombe Hippodrome will have the opportunity next week of witnessing Darling, I Love You, the new musical comedy direct from the Gaiety Theatre, London. The show is presented by H. Trevor Young along with Laddie Cliff. The authors are Stanley Brightman and Arthur Rigby, and this fact alone is sufficient guarantee of its excellence. The show provides plenty of bright music, songs and dances, which skip along in the merriest fashion, the performance being punctuated with much Laughter, a sure indication of the appreciation of this clever entertainment. (...) Felice Lascelles as Peggy is not only a delightful actress but a vocalist of much charm. She supplies the romance and is ably supported in this direction by Kenneth Birrell. (...) [p. 4; col.1:] BOSCOMBE HIPPODROME. Week Commencing October 12th. Twice Nightly, 6.30 & 8.40.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Palace Theatre, Reading". Stage and Screen. Reading Standard. No. 3, 074. Reading. 31 October 1931. p. 13; col.3. Retrieved 2 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. THE PALACE THEATRE. Darling, I Love You, which comes to the Palace next week, is a bright, happy and original musical comedy. (...) The love interest is In the capable hands of Felice Lascelles and Kenneth Birrell. (...) [p. 10; col.3:] Week Commencing November 2, 1931. Twice Nightly, 6.45 & 8.50.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Palace Theatre, Reading". Stage and Screen. Reading Standard. No. 3, 075. Reading. 7 November 1931. p. 13; col.2. Retrieved 2 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. THE PALACE THEATRE. Darling, I Love You. This week there is a welcome change from the usual run of revue and vaudeville presented at this theatre. The brilliant musical comedy, Darling, I Love You, originally produced at the Gaiety Theatre, London, has attracted large audiences throughout the week. (...) Felice Lascelles is a charming heroine, and her stage and dance numbers with Kenneth Birrell as her lover are delightful. (...)
  • "Darling, I Love You - Palace Theatre, Chelsea". On Tour. The Stage. No. 2, 641. London, UK. 12 November 1931. p. 1; col.1. Retrieved 2 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Darling, I Love You. Nov. 9, Pal[ace], Chelsea; 16. Pal[ace], East Ham.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Palace Theatre, East Ham". The Theatre and Cinema World. Eastern Counties' Times. No. 1, 732. London. 13 November 1931. p. 3; col.3. Retrieved 2 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. EAST HAM PALACE. Darling, I Love You as the title of a production is apt to give the impression of sugary sentimentality, but in the delightful musical comedy of this name, which is being presented at the Palace, East HAM, nest week, there is only sufficient love-making and petting to invest the production with appropriate charm. There are some very pretty scenic effects, lovely costumes, wonderful dancing, haunting melodies and a merry mirthful story. [p. 3; col.5:] Monday November 16th. Twice Nightly, 6.40 & 8.55.
  • "Darling, I Love You - Empress Theatre, Brixton". Theatres and Halls. Southwark and Bermondsey Recorder. Vol. LXI, no. 3, 310. London. 20 November 1931. p. 5; col.3. Retrieved 2 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. NEW EMPRESS, BRIXTON. (...) The brilliant musical comedy, Darling, I Love You, is to be the attraction next week [Mon 23 – Sat 28 November], when the cast will include Gus McNaughton (comedian).


  • "Goody Two-Shoes - Theatre Royal, Exeter". Pantomime Forecasts. The Stage. No. 2, 611. London, UK. 19 November 1931. p. 11; col.3. Retrieved 5 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Goody Two Shoes, with libretto by Percy Dunsford, and music by Edmund Gaeton. Prin. boy, Irene Lister (Colin); prin. girl, Felice Lascelles (Goody). Other artists Cliff Weir (Sammy), Ernie Leno (Dame Dumpling), Tom Howell (Mayor of Cockington), Little Pips (Dot Buller), John Anthony (Bill Bellows), Sidney Dench (Squire widdicombe), Cissie Whitfield (Belinda), Melina Calverley (Fairy Sunbeam), Curtis and Andree (dancers), Kirby's Flying Ballet. Mme. Judith Espinosa's Ballet, Dodo Holman (principal dancer). Prin. scenes : Cockington Forge, Blue-Bell Dell, Stork's Nest, Bower of Roses, Shoe Tor, Silver Palace of Steps. Produced by Percy Dunsford, December 26, for run of seven weeks here.
  • "Goody Two-Shoes - Theatre Royal, Exeter". Exeter and Plymouth Gazette. Vol. CLIX, no. 26, 676. Exeter, UK. 19 December 1931. p. 1; col.5. Retrieved 12 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Nightly at 7 o'clock. Matinees at 2 o'clock. Note the Matinees: Boxing Day 26 December, 28, 29, 30, 31. January 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30. February 2, 5, 9, 12. [p. 3; col.6:] The pantomime opens on Boxing Day afternoon and will continue until February 13.
  • "Goody Two-Shoes". Exeter and Plymouth Gazette. Vol. CLX, no. 26, 706. Manchester, UK. 26 January 1932. p. 7; col.5. Retrieved 29 June 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Goody Two-Shoes, Mr. Percy successful pantomime at the Theatre Royal, Exeter, entered upon the last three weeks of its run last night. (...) Large audiences continue to enjoy the pretty story of the pantomime, so ably presented by Mr. Dunsford, and interpreted with such skill by the whole of the cast. Miss Felice Lascelles, as Goody, and Miss Irene Lister, as Colin, the blacksmith's apprentice, never fail to charm audiences with the captivating scenes in which they are associated. Hearty contributors to the fun of the piece include Dame Dumpling (Mr. Ernie Leno), the Mayor of Cockington (Mr. Tom Howell), the Squire (Mr. Sidney Dench), Sammy (Mr. Cliff Weir), and Sally (Miss Cissie Whitfield). (...)


  • "Stand up and Sing - Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton". The Provinces. The Stage. No. 2, 692. London, UK. 3 November 1932. p. 19; col.5. Retrieved 5 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. A hearty reception is being accorded the musical comedy Stand up and Sing, which is paying a first visit here. Eric Fawcett is prominent throughout in the role of Rocky, and causes much laughter. Lalla Collins and Felice Lascelles lend able assistance, being successful in humour, singing, and dancing. (...) [p. 1; col.3:] Oct. 31, G[rand], Wolverhampton.
  • "Stand up and Sing - Grand Opera House, Belfast". Belfast News Letter. Belfast, UK. 12 November 1932. p. 1; col.1. Retrieved 11 July 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Monday Next [14 Nov 1932] Matinee Friday [18 Nov 1932].
  • "Stand up and Sing - Grand Opera House, Belfast". Belfast Telegraph. Belfast, UK. 15 November 1932. p. 2; col.6. Retrieved 5 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Stand Up and Sing is sponsored by Jack Buchanan and Lee Ephraim. It has been a big success in London, and its production at the Belfast Opera House this week was anticipated with a large measure of interest. (...) Miss Felice Lascelles has a pleasing voice which she enhances by a charming artistry. She is a musical comedy favourite, and was as warmly applauded on Monday night as she was when she appeared in Sunny a few years ago. Two of her best numbers were "Mercantile Marine" and "Take It or Leave It", the latter securing an outstanding reception. [p. 4; col.1:] Today [15 Nov 1932] at 7.30. Matinee Friday [18 Nov 1932].
  • "Stand up and Sing - Gaiety Theatre, Dublin". Irish Independent. Vol. 41, no. 279. Dublin, Ireland. 22 November 1932. p. 6; col.1. Retrieved 13 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Tonight at 8. Matinee Saturday at 2.30. [p. 6; col.5:] Stand up and Sing, the new musical comedy at the Gaiety Theatre this week is typical Jack Buchanan work. (...) Eric Fawcett plays the Buchanan part with considerable skill (...) He has dancing scenes with Carlita Ackroyd, Felice Lascelles, and Nell Shepherd.
  • "Stand up and Sing - Empire, Sheffield". Sheffield Daily Telegraph. No. 24, 122. Sheffield, UK. 29 November 1932. p. 8; col.4. Retrieved 11 July 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Musical Comedy at the Empire. Stand up and Sing, the musical comedy from the London Hippodrome, which is being presented at the Empire this week, is bright and beautiful, with a good deal of melody and sparkle, and much pleasing dancing. One of its most striking features is the artistic dressing of the principal ladies and the chorus, which results in a succession of charming pictures. Another is the humour, purveyed principally by Eric Fawcett, John McMahon, and Felice Lascelles. (...) Eric Fawcett is a very lively lover, with good songs and capital dancers. He has an excellent partner, in many of his numbers, in Felice Lascelles, who is a first-class comedienne. Their burlesque duet, in grand opera style, and the dance which accompanies it, are among the funniest things in the show. (...) [p. 1; col.1:] Twice nightly 6.40 and 8.50.
  • "Stand up and Sing - Empire, Leeds". Yorkshire Evening Post. No. 13, 158. Leeds, UK. 3 December 1932. p. 5; col.5. Retrieved 6 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. (...) The company is sent out by Lee Ephraim, who also sends Stand Up and Sing to the Leeds Empire next week. (...) Eric Fawcett (in Jack Buchanan's original part), Felice Lascelles and Carlita Ackroyd are the leading people in Stand Up and Sing at the Empire. [p. 2; col.1:] EMPIRE, LEEDS. Next Week Stand up and Sing, Jack Buchanan's Outstanding Success.
  • "Stand up and Sing - Empire, Leeds". Yorkshire Evening Post. No. 13, 159. Leeds, UK. 5 December 1932. p. 12; col.3. Retrieved 6 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. MR. LEE EPHRAIM. Mr. Lee Ephraim, the well-known theatrical producer who was associated with Sir Alfred Butt at Drury Lane Theatre, London, for several years, paid a flying visit to Leeds to-day. Mr. Ephraim has two shows in Leeds this week—Stand Up and Sing at the Empire and Luana at the Grand Theatre. (...) [p. 2; col.1:] EMPIRE, LEEDS. Jack Buchanan and Lee Ephraim Present Stand up and Sing. 6.40 and 8.50. The London Hippodrome Success. With Eric Fawcett, Felice Lascelles, Carlita Ackroyd, etc.
  • "'Stand up and Sing' at the Empire Theatre, Leeds". The Stage. No. 2, 697. London, UK. 8 December 1932. p. 20; col.1. Retrieved 2 July 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Jack Buchanan and Lee Ephraim present Stand Up and Sing this week. There were two packed houses on Monday. Eric Fawcett as Smith is a capital singer and dancer, and his share in the success is a big one. He is capitally supported by Geoff. Middleton as Percy Pirn and Tony Smythe as Jim Haselden. Felice Lascelles as Ena; Nell Shepherd, Princess; John Barker, Count Maxim; and John McMahon, Judge, are all capital in their respective parts. Praise must go to the smart chorus under the baton of Kenneth Morrison.
  • "Lee Ephraim's Musical Comedy Season - Empire, Newcastle". Next Week's Calls. Monday December 19, 1932. The Era. Vol. 96, no. 4, 915. London, UK. 14 December 1932. p. 19; col.2. Retrieved 6 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Newcastle Empire (reh. 1) (Low Pitch). —Commencing December 24, Lee Ephraim's Musical Comedy Season, including Sunny, That's A Good Girl, and Stand Up and Sing.
  • "EMPIRE'S Innovation". North's Yuletide Feast of Entertainment Fare. Sunday Sun. No. 699. Newcastle. 18 December 1932. p. 12; col.3-4. Retrieved 6 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. (...) A BIG innovation in keeping with the times has been decided on at Newcastle Empire. The management feel that moderate prices are a prime necessity at the moment, and in an endeavour to combine extremely reasonable prices with high-class top speed fare they have arranged for a season of twice nightly presentation of the highly successful Jack Buchanan musical comedy shows and will open on Christmas Eve with Sunny. The two other plays to be presented during the four weeks' season are That's A Good Girl and Stand Up and Sing. In the company of eighty who will present the shows are some firm Newcastle favourites. You recall twinkle-toes Ethel Stewart, who was at the Empire last February with Jack Buchanan in Stand Up and Sing? She returns in her favourite roles, and playing opposite her is Eric Fawcett, an artist who has earned excellent opinions for his dancing, his singing, and his comedy talents. Other artistes will be Miss Felice Lascelles, Miss Nell Shepherd, Mr. Eric Hodges, Mr. John MacMahon, Mr. Jo Monkhouse, Mr. George Rydon, Mr. Jeffrey Pidock, and a full dancing chorus and special orchestra. The principal dancers are Miss Nita Deroy and Mr. Tony Smvthe. The productions will be under the personal supervision of Mr. Lee Ephraim. [p. 12; col.1–2:] Empire. Four Weeks. Christmas & New Year Attraction. 6.30 and 8.50. Commencing Saturday, 24th December. Matinees at 2.30 – 1st and 2nd weeks: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; 3rd and 4th weeks: Wednesday and Saturday. Lee Ephraim presents Jack Buchanan's Musical Comedy Success. 1st Week: Sunny. 2nd Week: That's A Good Girl. 3rd Week: Stand Up and Sing.
  • "Big Audience Delighted At Empire". Sunday Sun. No. 700. Newcastle. 25 December 1932. p. 3; col.3. Retrieved 7 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. CURTAIN CALLS. Lee Ephraim' s four weeks' repertory season of musical comedy was given a big send-off with the opening performance of Sunny at the Empire, Newcastle, last night. A delighted audience called for curtain after curtain at the end of the show and Eric Fawcett, who plays Jack Buchanan's original part of Jim Denning, had to say a few words. Even the company, smothering the "nerves" of a first night, were a little taken aback such a reception from the traditionally "frigid" Tyneside audience. The opening scenes perhaps a little slow and then dainty little Felice Lascelles as Sunny boldly set the pace and to the end the show went with a swing which roused the unstinted enthusiasm of the audience. NO TIME LOST. Lee Ephraim promised that his twice-nightly productions would equal the original once-nightlv show and he has kept his word. He crowds 14 scenes into two hours of racy entertainment. Sunny, with its popular melodies and tunes loses nothing of its verve and freshness by its "tabloid" presentation. Supporting Felice Lascelles and Eric Fawcett are Ethel Stewart, Eric Hodges, Vera Joyce, Jeffrey Piddock, John MacMahon and a well-rehearsed company. And word for those two pianists Bernard Baker and Esward Rubach. It would not be the show it is without them.


  • "'Good Girl' — Good Show". Sunday Sun. No. 701. Newcastle. 1 January 1933. p. 4; col.5-6. Retrieved 6 July 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. [With photo of Felice Lascelles.] This week [Monday 2 – 7 January], That's a Good Girl, considered by many to be easily the best laugh in the Buchanan repertoire, is the New Year attraction and the company who so capitally put across the first of the series, Sunny, will be seen again at this week's show. (...) Eric Fawcett, who takes the Jack Buchanan role of "Bill Barrow", is one of the finest live-wire dancers we have seen for a long time on Tyneside. His comedy gifts are fully exploited, and has the happy knack of seeming to enjoy the show as much as his most enthusiastic auditor. Felice Lascelles, as "Moya Malone", and Ethel Stewart, who appears in her original role of "Joy Dean", are admirable foils to Eric [Fawcett] and play up to him with rare élan. (...) [p. 4; col.6–7:] Empire. Repertoire of Musical Comedies. This Week: That's a Good Girl. Next Week: Stand Up and Sing. 6.30 and 8.50. Special Matinees each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, at 2.30.
  • "Musical Comedies". Sunday Sun. No. 703. Newcastle. 15 January 1933. p. 4; col.1. Retrieved 6 July 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. [With photo of Felice Lascelles (col.6).] This month's musical comedy season at the Newcastle Empire will wind up this week [Monday 16 – 21 January] with the presentation of Sunny during the first three days and That's A Good Girl during the latter three days. It was with Sunny, a gay and tuneful show, that the company opened its run, and on that occasion Mr Eric Fawcett made a hit with his portrayal the Jack Buchanan part. His tap dancing, mannerisms, clowning, and tailoring are modelled on Buchanan's style and his smile is infectious. As for That's a Good Girl this show teems with clever lyrics, pleasing music, capital dancing, and agreeable humour. Here again Mr Fawcett is able to demonstrate his versatility, and the other leading artistes—Ethel Stewart, Felice Lascelles, Nell Shepherd, Ambrose Thorn, Arthur Hosking—play their parts with efficiency. The capable chorus lends good support, and both plays are worth a visit. [p. 4; col.5:] Empire. Mon., Tues. and Wed., Sunny. Thurs., Fri. and Sat., That's A Good Girl. 6.30 and 8.50.


  • "'Follow the Girl' - Palace Theatre, Halifax". Stage and Screen. Halifax Evening Courier. No. 15, 993. Halifax, UK. 31 October 1933. p. 6; col.4. Retrieved 8 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. THE PALACE. The new musical comedy, Follow the Girl, is a joy to see, for not often does one witness an entertainment so well produced. (...) Miss Felice Lascelles as Sally Peters, pretty and slender, plays the part to perfection, and opposite to her, as a radio star, Gene Anderton shows capability. (...) [p. 1; col.1:] Week Commencing Monday, October 30th., 1933. Twice nightly at 6.45 and 8.45.
  • "Love and Laughter: 'Follow the Girl' - Opera House, Blackpool". Blackpool's Week of Laughter Shows: STAGE. Blackpool Times. No. 6, 485. Blackpool, UK. 17 November 1933. p. 5; col.5-6. Retrieved 13 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Felice Lascelles plays the girl. This charming and beautiful artist adds yet another success to a list which includes Sunny, Stand Up and Sing, That's A Good Girl and Darling, I Love You. [p. 6; col.1:] Monday, 20 November & Week, Twice nightly at 6.30 and 8.40.
  • "'Follow the Girl' - Theatre Royal, Brighton". Let's Go To A Show!. Mid Sussex Times. No. 2, 756. Chichester, UK. 28 November 1933. p. 11; col.3. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Each evening at 8.15, and matinees Thursday and Saturday at 2.30. Rupert Ingalese presents the new musical comedy, Follow the Girl, supported by full West End Company, including Felice Lascelles, Angela Grey, Irene Bannister, Frank Rowntree, Bobby Dennis, Gene Anderton, Beatrice Allen, Richard Clarke, Charles Harvard and The June Dancers, with June Radbourne. Augmented orchestra.


  • "Gaiety Whirl of 1936 - Gaiety Theatre, Ayr". This Morning's Gossip. Daily Record. No. 27, 877. Glasgow, UK. 28 May 1936. p. 13; col.4. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Gaiety Changes. A colleague went down to Ayr the other day to see the remarkable transformation which Messrs. Popplewell have achieved in the Gaiety Theatre in preparation for the grand opening on June 8 of the Gaiety Whirl 0f 1936, in which Dave Willis will, as usual be the shining star. (...) In addition to Dave Willis the cast will include (...) Felice Lascelles; Jee Boys; Florence Hunter; Gilbert Gunn, the Glasgow boy who writes the lyrics and music; the Twelve John Tiller Girls, and the Gaiety Rhythm Band under the baton of Harry Broad. This year's "Whirl" promises to be the best of series.


  • "Venus in Silk - King's Theatre, Southsea". Hampshire Telegraph. No. 8, 095. Portsmouth, UK. 28 January 1938. p. 19; col.3-4. Retrieved 10 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. VENUS IN SILK. Four years have passed since Carl Brisson was last in Southsea, beguiling impressionable hearts with his inimitable Danilo in The Merry Widow. Now, after winning further laurels in Hollywood and on Broadway, he has returned to England to stage a new musical show, Venus in Silk, which pays a special visit to the King's Theatre next week, where it will be presented by Lee Ephraim and Carl himself. After its season in Edinburgh, it was intended to produce it in the West End, but Carl could not get the theatre he wanted, and so, with the happiness of his former visits still fresh in his memory, Southsea was chosen as the starting-off point on a short tour. Monday night will be something of a premiere, most of the cast being entirely newcomers, chief of whom is Shaun Glenville who is renewing a memorable association with Carl which was started in The Apache. Kitty Reidy is the leading lady, playing the role of a beautiful and imperious Princess whose word is law in a magnificent Hungarian castle where part of the action is laid. Leo Franklyn, the English comedian who has been winning success in the Antipodes for over ten years and returned to London to make his name overnight when he deputized for the late Laddie Cliff in his musical, is a tower of strength on the comedy side. Arthur Rigby, Jr., Felice Lascelles and Alex Watson are others in a clever company. The score of Venus in Silk is by Robert Stolz, who gave "White Horse Inn" and "Wild Violets" to the world. [p. 4; col.1:] Next week at 8.0. Matinees, Wednesday and Thursday at 2.30.
  • "Venus in Silk - Tour". Chit Chat. The Stage. No. 2, 966. London, UK. 3 February 1938. p. 8; col.6. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Shaun Glenville and Kitty Reidy have joined the cast of Carl Brisson's Venus in Silk at the King's Southsea this week. Carl Brisson, Tilly Brisson, and Leo Franklyn appear in the other principal parts. The present tour with this piece includes Cardiff, Peterborough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Southport.
  • "Venus in Silk - Prince of Wales, Cardiff". Western Mail. No. 21, 401. Cardiff, UK. 3 February 1938. p. 1; cols.6–7. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Next Week: Nightly at 7.45. Matinees: Thursday and Saturday, at 2.30 p.m. Triumphant Return From His Hollywood & Broadway Successes. CARL BRISSON. Venus in Silk. Prior to London Production.
  • "Venus in Silk - Embassy Theatre, Peterborough". The Mercury and Guardian. No. 4, 337. Peterborough, UK. 11 February 1938. p. 9; cols.3–4. Retrieved 8 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Performances are once nightly at 7.45, with two Matinees, Wednesday and Saturday, at 2.30.
  • "Venus in Silk - Theatre Royal, Newcastle". Theatres, Cinemas and Entertainments. Newcastle Evening Chronicle. No. 19, 292. Newcastle. 22 February 1938. p. 11; cols.4. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. NEW SHOW TRIUMPH FOR CARL BRISSON. A gay story set in Budapest, city of romance; haunting and lilting melodies; beautiful ensembles and glamorous dresses, these are the chief ingredients of Venus in Silk, the new musical comedy, in which Carl Brisson, idol of stage and screen, made a welcome return to Newcastle last night, at the Theatre Royal, after an absence of four years. Written by Robert Stolz, author of the now famous "Wild Violets" and "White Horse Inn", the production has all the warmth and atmosphere characteristic of all his previous work, while possessing the additional asset of new and bright material. If last night's reception can be taken as a criterion, Venus In Silk will be an instantaneous success when it goes to London shortly. Carl, as ever, captures the heart of his audience with his engaging personality. His speciality gypsy dance with his sister Tilly is breath-taking. The story revolves round his adventures when he, a prince, in the guise of a bandit, returns to his castle, won as a result of a law suit. Countess Jadja (Kitty Reidy), from whom he is to take possession, falls deeply in love with him, assisted by the gentle persuasions of a priest (Ambrose Manning). The climax, a wedding at the point of guns, is one of the highlights of the show. When the scene switches to the headquarters of the bandit gang, Jadja wishes that her husband was not their leader, and her happiness is complete when, in an amusing manner, she discovers his identity. Carl Brisson has rarely had a role in which he is more at home, for he is as charming as any dashing prince could hope to be. His songs are good and his humour refreshing. Kitty Reidy has a captivating personality, enhanced by delightful singing of ballads. Leader of a notable fun-making team is Shaun Glenville, as the chief magistrate, ever happy, particularly when, facing the risk of being summoned before his own court, he becomes completely inebriated. PLEASING BURLESQUE. In this state he is an outstanding success in a burlesque dancing number with Leo Franklyn, the typically fatuous but whimsical musical comedy officer. Franklyn finds another good partner in Felice Lascelles and their duets are sparkling with original humour. The bandit is Arthur Rigby, jr., who adds a delicate light touch to his sternness. Minor roles are well sustained, while the chorus is well-dressed. [p. 6; col.1:] This Week. Evenings at 7.30. Matinees: Wednesday & Saturday at 2.
  • "Venus in Silk - Garrick Theatre, Southport". Liverpool Echo. No. 18, 131. Liverpool. 25 February 1938. p. 1; cols.1. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Next Week. Evenings at 8.15. Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday, at 2.30.
  • "Venus in Silk - New Theatre Royal, Norwich". Yarmouth Independent. No. 3, 316. Liverpool. 5 March 1938. p. 10; cols.1–2. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Week Commencing March 7th. Once Nightly at 7.45 p.m. MATINEES: Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30 p.m. Lee Ephraim and Carl Brisson, in conjunction with Moss Empires, Ltd.
  • "Venus in Silk - Palace Theatre, Manchester". Manchester Evening News. No. 21, 479. Chadderton. 8 March 1938. p. 2; cols.1. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Next Week: Carl Brisson in Venus in Silk. Evenings at 7.30 p.m. Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday at 2.15 p.m.
  • "Venus in Silk - Alhambra Theatre, Bradford". Yorkshire Observer. No. 23, 173. Bradford, UK. 22 March 1938. p. 2; col.1–2. Retrieved 9 October 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. This week, for one week only. Nightly 7.30. Matinees, Wednesday and Saturday 2.30.
  • "Venus in Silk - Theatre Royal, Nottingham". Nottingham Journal. No. 35, 021. NottinghamUK. 26 March 1938. p. 5; col.5. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Five years on Broadway and in Hollywood have given greater polish to the acting of Carl Brisson, who will return to the Theatre Royal next week with a new musical comedy, Venus to Silk. The inspiration for this show was sought in Hungary, and the story of an unconventional prince and a proud princess takes one from a castle via a bedroom, to a gipsy night club in Budapest. Cari is the prince, Australian Kitty Reidy the princess, Shaun Glenville is the chief comedian, and his assistant is Leo Franklyn; while Felice Lascelles, Ambrose Manning and Arthur Rigby, jr., have other important parts.
  • "Venus in Silk - Theatre Royal, Nottingham". Nottingham Journal. No. 35, 022. NottinghamUK. 28 March 1938. p. 4; col.1. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Evenings at 7.30. Matinees, Wednesday and Saturday at 2. Carl Brisson in a new musical comedy: Venus in Silk.
  • "Venus in Silk - Grand Theatre, Leeds". Leeds Mercury. No. 30, 683. Leeds. 5 April 1938. p. 2; col.1. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Evenings at 7.30. Except Friday at 8. Matinees Tuesday and Saturday at 2. Direct from his Hollywood and Broadway Triumphs, CARL BRISSON In a New Glamorous Romantic Musical Comedy VENUS IN SILK.
  • "Venus in Silk - Opera House Theatre, Blackpool". Lancashire Evening Post. No. 15, 966. Preston. 5 April 1938. p. 1; col.1. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Monday April 11th 1938. For Two Weeks. Nightly at 7.45. Four Matinees at 2.30. Brilliant Easter Musical Attraction. Prior to London Production. Carl Brisson in a new musical comedy: Venus in Silk.


  • "The Fleet's Lit Up - Hippodrome, Birmingham". Birmingham Daily Gazette. No. 29, 822. Birmingham, UK. 22 November 1939. p. 2; col.1. Retrieved 11 July 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive. Twice Brightly 5.35 and 7.50. Matinee Saturday at 2.15. George Black's Naughtycal Musical. THE FLEET'S LIT UP. With Billy Tasker, Helen Barnes, Tommy Glen, Hannah Watt, Arthur Gomez, Arty Ash, Felice Lascelles, Pip Powell, Carl Lacey, Tony Hulley. The entire production from the London Hippodrome. Please Bring Your Gas Mask.


  • "The Fleet's Lit Up - Empire Theatre, Newcastle". Newcastle Evening Chronicle. No. 19, 842. Newcastle. 28 November 1939. p. 3; col.5–6. Retrieved 10 May 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive. Audience Lit Up Too. The Fleet's Lit Up is at Newcastle Empire this week, and the audience is not long before it's lit up, too. Billy Tasker quickly puts the light of good humour and rollicking farce into them. Throughout eleven scenes, he is the life and soul of the party. He is a burlesque comedian par excellence. He has charming partners in Felice Lascelles and Helen Barnes. Others who do well in the show are Pip Powell and Hannah Watt. [p. 10; col.7:] EMPIRE 5.35 and 7.50. Matinee Saturday at 2.15. Tom Arnold Ltd. present George Black's Naughtycal Musical. THE FLEET'S LIT UP.




Websites

  • "The Cabaret Girl (1923-1924)". theatricalia.com. Matthew Somerville. Cast & Crew. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  • "GOLDILOCKS: The Panto (1929-1930)". ibygreenroom.wordpress.com. It's Behind You Dot Com – Green Room. 15 November 2022. [Scroll down to "1929-30"]. Retrieved 7 October 2023. The Pantomime ran at Birmingham for eight weeks. Elsie Prince was Principal Boy, Felice Lascelles was Goldilocks, With Jack Morrison as Dame Diddlem. (...) The cast also included Harry Angers, as Handy Andy, Roy Barbour (of the Barbour dynasty- stilt walkers, puppeteers) as Count Wankipof, and featured Bert Escott.
  • "London Revues". Still Dancing. guidetomusicaltheatre.com. The Guide to Musical Theatre. [Scroll down to pp. 354–358]. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  • Sunny at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Monday, 10 October 1927
  • "Popplewells "Gaiety Whirl" of 1936 - 7th Annual production". National Library of Scotland. p. 1. Retrieved 9 May 2024. 17th programme - week commencing Monday 28th September 1936.
  • "Going Greek (1939)". The Rand Daily Mail. 19 May 1939. p. 6. Retrieved 25 September 2023 – via Encyclopaedia of South African Theatre, Film, Media and Performance (ESAT).

External links

  • #2F868 Darling, I Love You (1929–1931) at University of Birmingham - Cadbury Research Library


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