Title
Grumpy - Publicity Postcard, 1918
Date
29 July 1918
Description
Front and reverse of publicity postcard for Grumpy, which played for 6 nights from Monday 29 July 1918.
What's the story?
Grumpy starred Horace Hodges in the title role, who co-wrote with T. Wigney Percyval.
Described by The Daily Telegraph as "jolly entertainment as you will find", Grumpy was a very popular show.
This 1918 production was its third and final visit to the Theatre Royal Nottingham during The Great War, with a matinee on the Thursday for wounded soldiers and members of American forces.
Described by The Daily Telegraph as "jolly entertainment as you will find", Grumpy was a very popular show.
This 1918 production was its third and final visit to the Theatre Royal Nottingham during The Great War, with a matinee on the Thursday for wounded soldiers and members of American forces.
Type
Postcard
Location of item
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham
Rights
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham
Contributor
Researchers: Lynn Whitley & David Longford