L DTNT Records Relating to the Hull New Theatre 1939- 2008
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Hull History Centre: Records relating to the Hull New Theatre L DTNT Records relating to the Hull New Theatre 1939- 2008 Historical Background: The New Theatre which stands on Kingston Square, Hull, opened on the 16th of October 1939 with the Hull Repertory Company production of 'Me and My Girl'. Peppino Santangelo came to the city in 1924 to join the Hull Repertory Company based at the Little Theatre in Kingston Square. After turning the struggling company around, Peppino, organised the reconstruction of the former Assembly Rooms which had first been built by R. H. Sharp over 100 years earlier in 1834 into the New Theatre. Not even the outbreak of the Second World War could halt Peppino’s dream and as the theatre’s first manager, he told crowds of 1939: ‘I have made plans for your future entertainment, always bearing in mind that we are at war and that laughter and not tears should be the dominant feature.’ Performances continued throughout the war when West End productions arrived to escape the bombing in London. The theatre bar was reinforced as a bomb shelter and the building received only one direct hit, in May 1941, which destroyed the front row of stalls and all the props and costumes of the visiting Sadler’s Wells Opera Company. In the late 1960s the Theatre's stage was deepened and the orchestra pit enlarged, whilst at the same time the auditorium was improved with new seating. The theatre closed in January 2016 to undergo a huge £15.9m revamp of the venue, which would see improvements to backstage areas including a new fly tower, used for scenery, lighting and stage effects, a larger stage, and more seating. The theatre reopened on 16th September 2017. Extent: 60 volumes, 48 bundles, and 14 items. Related material: Further records relating to the Little Theatre and New Theatre can also be found at C DFBN. Access conditions: Access will be granted to any accredited reader. L DTNT/1 Hull New Theatre Programmes 16 Oct 1939- 60 volumes, 48 bundles, and 14 items 18 Feb 2008 L DTNT/1/1 Hull New Theatre Programme: Bound copy 16 Oct 1939- of Season 1939-1940 8 Jul 1940 1 volume L DTNT/1/1/1 Hull New Theatre Programme: Me and My Girl 16 Oct 1939 Tom Arnold Ltd presents ''Me and My Girl'' Performers: Joan Lake, Reg Andrews 1 item L DTNT/1/1/2 Hull New Theatre Programme: The Desert Song 23 Oct 1939 The Garrick Theatre production of ''The Dessert Song'' Performers: Bruce Carfax, Doris Francis 1 item Page 1 of 474 Hull History Centre: Records relating to the Hull New Theatre L DTNT/1/1/3 Hull New Theatre Programme: Going Greek 30 Oct 1939 Leon Underwood presents ''Going Greek'' Performers Fred Kitchen Jnr, Anne Bolt, Vincent Lawson 1 item L DTNT/1/1/4 Hull New Theatre Programme: Jill Darling 6 Nov 1939 Leon Underwood presents ''Jill Darling'' Performers: Fred Kitchen Jnr. 1 item L DTNT/1/1/5 Hull New Theatre Programme: Goodness How 13 Nov 1939 Sad Associated Theatre Seasons Ltd presents ''Goodness How Sad'' Performers: Anne Firth, John Le Mesurier. 1 item L DTNT/1/1/6 Hull New Theatre Programme: Little Ladyship 20 Nov 1939 Emile Littler presents ''Little Ladyship'' Performers: William Senior, Terry Randal 1 item L DTNT/1/1/7 Hull New Theatre Programme: Geneva 27 Nov 1939 Roy Limbert presents George Bernard Shaw ''Geneva'' Performers: Peggy Burt, Basil R. Dawson 1 item L DTNT/1/1/8 Hull New Theatre Programme: Halequin in the 4 Dec 1939 street, Les Sylphides, Checkmate Vic-Wells Ballet, 3 Acts, Harlequin in the street, Les Sylphides, Checkmate. Performers: Margot Fonteyn, June Brea, Mary Honer. 1 item L DTNT/1/1/9 Hull New Theatre Programme: The Gods go a 6 Dec 1939 Begging,The Rakes Progress, Les Patineurs Vic-Wells Ballet, 3 Acts, The Gods Go A-Begging, The Rakes Progress, Les Patineurs. Performers: Margot Fonteyn, June Brea, Mary Honer. 1 item L DTNT/1/1/10 Hull New Theatre Programme: Les Sylphides, 8 Dec 1939 Horoscope, Facade. Vic-Wells Ballet, Les Sylphides, Horoscope, Facade. Performers: Margot Fonteyn, June Brea, Mary Honer. 1 item Page 2 of 474 Hull History Centre: Records relating to the Hull New Theatre L DTNT/1/1/11 Hull New Theatre Programme: French Without 11 Dec 1939 Tears J Baxter Sommerville & Peter Hoar present Terance Rattigan's ''French Without Tears''. Performers: Julian Aymes, John Lothar & John Le Mesurier 1 item L DTNT/1/1/12 Hull New Theatre Programme: Faithfully Yours 18 Dec 1939 Adele Raymond presents ''Faithfully Yours'' Performers: Cathleen Nesbitt, John Stuart 1 item L DTNT/1/1/13 Hull New Theatre Programme: To-night At Seven 26 Dec 1939 J Baxter Sommerville & Peter Hoar present ''To- night At Seven'' three plays by Noel Coward Performers: June Melville, John Wyndham, John Le Mesurier 1 item L DTNT/1/1/14 Hull New Theatre Programme: What Say They 1 Jan 1940 Roy Limbert presents ''What Say They'' Performers: Yvonne Arnaud, Cecil Trouncer 1 item L DTNT/1/1/15 Hull New Theatre Programme: Tony Draws A 8 Jan 1940 Horse Charles Killick presents ''Tony Draws A Horse'' Performers: Lillian Braithwaite, Stewart Granger. 1 item L DTNT/1/1/16 Hull New Theatre Programme: The Corn is Green 15 Jan 1940 Emile Littler presents ''The Corn is Green'' by Emlyn Williams Performers: Phyllis Nelson Terry. Duplicate copy available 1 item L DTNT/1/1/17 Hull New Theatre Programme: They Walk Alone 22 Jan 1940 Barry O'Brian presents ''They Walk Alone'' Performers: Bay White, Althea Parker 1 item L DTNT/1/1/18 Hull New Theatre Programme: George & Margaret 29 Jan 1940 J Baxter Sommerville & Peter Hoar present ''George & Margaret'' Performers: Dinah Sheridan, John Le Mesurier, John Lothar 1 item Page 3 of 474 Hull History Centre: Records relating to the Hull New Theatre L DTNT/1/1/19 Hull New Theatre Programme: Les Sylphides, 5 Feb 1940 Checkmate & Dante Sonata The Vic Wells Ballet presents Les Sylphides, Checkmate & Dante Sonata Performers: Mary Honer, Margot Fonteyn 1 item L DTNT/1/1/20 Hull New Theatre Programme: Le Lac Des 7 Feb 1940 Cygnes, The Rakes Progress & Les Renezvous The Vic Wells Ballet presents Le Lac Des Cygnes, The Rakes Progress & Les Renezvous Performers: Robert Helpman & Margot Fonteyn 1 item L DTNT/1/1/21 Hull New Theatre Programme: Carnaval, 9 Feb 1940 Apparitions & Les Patinurs The Vic Wells Ballet presents Carnaval, Apparitions & Les Patinurs Performers: Robert Helpman, Mary Honer & Margot Fonteyn 1 item L DTNT/1/1/22 Hull New Theatre Programme: No No Nanette 12 Feb 1940 Norman Griffin & Cecil Wayne present '' No No Nanette'' Performers: Norman Griffin & Cecil Wayne 1 item L DTNT/1/1/23 Hull New Theatre Programme: Gas Light 19 Feb 1940 Barry O'Brian & Prince Littler present '' Gas Light'' Performers: Heron Carvic & Sarah Churchill 1 item L DTNT/1/1/24 Hull New Theatre Programme: When We Are 26 Feb 1940 Married J Baxter Sommerville & Peter Hoar present J B Priestley's ''When We Are Married'' Performers: Betty Dickson, George Cormack 1 item L DTNT/1/1/25 Hull New Theatre Programme: White Horse Inn 4 Mar 1940 Prince Littler presents ''White Horse Inn'' Performers: Nita Croft, Hal Bryan, Michael Cole 1 item L DTNT/1/1/26 Hull New Theatre Programme: Punch Without 11 Mar 1940 Judy May West Productions presents ''Punch Without Judy'' by Max Catto Performers: Henry Kendall, Marjorie Mars, Peter Murray Hill 1 item Page 4 of 474 Hull History Centre: Records relating to the Hull New Theatre L DTNT/1/1/27 Hull New Theatre Programme: Springtime For 18 Mar 1940 Henry E G Norman presents ''Springtime For Henry'' Performers: Tom Walls, Eric Cowley, Eileen Peel, Veronica Rose 1 item L DTNT/1/1/28 Hull New Theatre Programme: The Chocolate 25 Mar 1940 Soldier James Shrivell presents ''The Chocolate Soldier'' Performers: Tom Walls, Eric Cowley, Eileen Peel, Veronica Rose 1 item L DTNT/1/1/29 Hull New Theatre Programme: Runaway Love 1 Apr 1940 Barry O'Brian presents ''Runaway Love'' Performers: Con Kenna, Renee Reel 1 item L DTNT/1/1/30 Hull New Theatre Programme: Room For Two 8 Apr 1940 May West presents ''Room For Two'' Performers: Jack Knight, Joyce Heron. 1 item L DTNT/1/1/31 Hull New Theatre Programme: French Leave 15 Apr 1940 Barry O'Brien presents ''French Leave'' a comedy by Reginald Berkeley Performers: Leslie Dwyer, John Bradley, Helen Debroy-Somers, Grenville Eves, Sydney Bland, Michael Hamilton, Charles Carew, Martha Preval 1 item L DTNT/1/1/32 Hull New Theatre Programme: Robert's Wife 22 Apr 1940 J. Baxter Somerville and Peter Hoar for Associated Theatre Seasons Ltd. present ''Robert's Wife'' by St. John Ervine Performers: Helen Dougals, Tyga Owen, Felicity Douglas, Thelma Fenwick, Patrick McEvoy, Edward Robson, Stanley Lathbury, Irene Arnold, John Chandos, Howell Davies, Trevor Ward 1 item Page 5 of 474 Hull History Centre: Records relating to the Hull New Theatre L DTNT/1/1/33 Hull New Theatre Programme: Desire Under The 29 Apr 1940 Elms The London Mask Theatre under the direction of J.B. Priestley, Michael MaCowan, Ronald Jeans, Thane Parker presents ''Desire Under The Elms'' Performers: Griffith Jones, Basil Dignam, Robert Wilton, Robert Christie, Beatrix Lehmann, Mario Francelli, Georgia, Mackinnon, Bridget Phelps, Isabel Scott, Dorothy Drover, Alec Wallace, James Price, Henry Bloomfield, Gerald Vane 1 item L DTNT/1/1/34 Hull New Theatre Programme: The Barber of 6 May 1940 Seville The Salder's Wells Opera and Orchestra (By arrangement with Tyrone Gutherie and the Governors of Salder's Wells Theatre) presents ''The Barber of Seville'' Performers: Powell Lloyd, Tudor Davies, Redvers Llewellyn, Ruth Naylor, Arnold Coates, John Greenwood, Ronald Stear, John Harvard, Herbert Tree 1 item L DTNT/1/1/35 Hull New