Newspaper clipping from Theatre Digs Visitors' Book, 1934
Title
Newspaper clipping from Theatre Digs Visitors' Book, 1934
Date
1934
Description
This is a newspaper clipping from the Visitors' Book kept by Mr and Mrs Waplington in their lodgings at 5 Dryden Street, Nottingham.
What's the story?
From the 1930s Mr and Mrs Waplington ran a theatre lodging at No. 5 Dryden Street Nottingham for many of the performers who played at the Theatre Royal Nottingham. Here is a newspaper clipping that was attached to the book, which contained entries written by performers who visited the Theatre Royal.
With a warm welcome, a generous meal and a good night’s sleep the quotes highlighted how important it is for the theatrical landlady to provide a real home from home for the busy touring actor.
The newspaper entry here read as follows:
Keep it under your hat
Madeleine Gibson following the sun - but in the shade. This is the sort of hat you must risk only when you're feeling very attractive. Then you'll find people will follow the star.
With a warm welcome, a generous meal and a good night’s sleep the quotes highlighted how important it is for the theatrical landlady to provide a real home from home for the busy touring actor.
The newspaper entry here read as follows:
Keep it under your hat
Madeleine Gibson following the sun - but in the shade. This is the sort of hat you must risk only when you're feeling very attractive. Then you'll find people will follow the star.
Type
Newspaper cutting
Location of item
Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall
Contributor
Researcher: Kelly Hart
