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Grand Theatre

Lavish shows and large casts
By Jennifer Tonks nee smith
Photo:My mother is in the line up here.
Photo:Another Grand line up
Photo:There were very large Casts in those days
Photo:Terrific costumes here

Photo:My mother Winnie Smith nee Taylor  daughter of Big Bill Taylor Brighton fisherman.

My mother Winnie Smith nee Taylor daughter of Big Bill Taylor Brighton fisherman.

From the private collection of Jennifer Tonks nee Smith


These photos were among the belongings of my late mother,Winnie Smith nee Taylor. My mother was in some of the shows and photos. Her brother my uncle John, worked at times back stage and would take my sister Pamela with him. Pamela has put a piece on here already about  the lovely times she had. I am hoping that someone else will be able to do justice to these great photos.

This page was added on 28/12/2008.

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Has anyone any information on these photos? I can be contacted on jennifer.tonks@yahoo.co.uk

By Jennifer Tonks nee Smith (01/01/2009)

Thank you to those who have emailed me. I now know that the third photo at the top (Eiffel Tower) is from Queen of Hearts from 1929/30. Andrew Melville is among those on stage with Tessie O'shea, Sam Mayo, Beryl Riggs and Bert Elmore, a  local comedian. Thank you for that information. Much appreciated.

By Jennifer Tonks nee Smith (09/01/2009)

My Grandmother Isabel Norman appeared in many of Melville's stage plays. I have never, ever seen a picture of her, can anyone help or have any information please?

By Maureen Noble (07/09/2010)

Hallo Maureen. Have a look at the new book out recently called 'Back stage Brighton'.

By Jennifer Tonks nee Smith (14/11/2010)

Sorry - I've just found this reply, but thank you Jennifer. I will certainly look out for the book

By Maureen Noble (18/03/2011)

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