The Court Players on The Pier at the Shore Pavilion

In 1932 South African born Harry Hanson formed the “Harry Hanson Court
Players” at Hastings. Its success led directly to the formation of further companies at Leeds, Sheffield, Peterborough, Penge, Nottingham, Richmond, Stockton, Chester, Bradford and Swansea. He went into partnership with George Black and established the Court Players as the leading force in the weekly rep movement.

MY wife and I spent 18 very happy months – 1959/60 – appearing at the Hastings Pier Theatre with The Famous Harry Hanson Court Players - MIKE NEVILLE MBE

CARGO" Pirates, priceless pearls hidden in a cigar, shooting and mutiny are some of the ingredients of "Queer Cargo," by Noel Langley, which Harry Hanson repertory company, the Court Players, have introduced to local audiences the Hastings Pier Theatre this

 NEXT WEEK: CRY FOR THE MOON Next week the Court Players present the delightful play ” Cry for the Moon.” by All on Bacon. It has a well-told story, and strong dramatic moments with a touch comedy. The play was produced not long ago at Kew and had a big
28 June 1952 - Hastings and St Leonards Observer - Hastings, East Sussex, E

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