Drama On Stage and Behind ... Playhouse's Highs and Lows Throughout Its 100-Year History. Davis Picks Out Some of the Most Memorable Moments

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FOR months past the question of a repertory theatre for Liverpool has been agitating the minds of earnest students of the drama.

Daily Post, July 11, 1910 THE new Liverpool Repertory Theatre, Williamson-Square, will open its doors this evening with a performance of JM Barrie's comedy "The Admirable Crichton". Daily Post, November 11, 1911 THEY made it clear that they would prefer to fail absolutely rather than lower their standard.

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Drama On Stage and Behind ... Playhouse's Highs and Lows Throughout Its 100-Year History. Davis Picks Out Some of the Most Memorable Moments

RE Playhouse directors believing in art over profit, Daily Post, November 18, 1924 IT IS true that the docker fraternity crowded the cheaper parts of the theatre, not, however, to disturb or criticise, but to cheer. James Sexton on his play The Riot Act, letter in the ECHO , December 12, 1935 THE Company always feels l...

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