Article No 1 (1887)
 
In the 12 November 1887 issue of the Crewe Chronicle
the following advertisement appeared on the front page.
NEW LYCEUM THEATRE, CREWE
 
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GRAND OPENING WEEK
Under the patronage of His Worship the Mayor of Crewe (Alderman F.W. Webb) and
the members and officials of the Corporation, Walter, S.B. McLaren Esq. MP. and
Henry Tollemache Esq. MP. 

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The directors have the pleasure to announce the opening of the New Theatre
constructed from the designs of Alfred Derbyshire, esq., AJBA , fitted with
every convenience and view to the public safety and possessing one of the finest
stages in the provinces (By Mr George Cawdery), and a splendid new act drop (by
Mr Charles Brew). 

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On MONDAY November 21st 1887 when Messrs MILLER AND ELLISTON'S specially
organised LONDON COMPANY will appear in the most successful drama of modern
times

"IN THE RANKS" 
by G.R. Sims and Henry Pettitt.

Doors Open at 7 to commence at 7.30.
 
PRICES: --  
Orchestra stalls 3s
Circle 2s
Pit Stalls 1s 6d
Pit 1s
Gallery 6d

Private boxes on application.

Early door to gallery, pit and pit stalls, 6d. each extra, between 6.30 and
7 O'clock by circle entrance (Nearest to Market Street).
 
Plans may be seen, and seats secured for Orchestra stalls and circle at Mr
Taylor's Claxton printing offices, High street.

(With thanks to the Crewe Chronicle for reproduction of this article)

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