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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, 7 February 1916

Poster

King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, 7 February 1916, Local History Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

Object details

Object type
Poster
Production date
Feb 1916
Dimensions
89 x 43 cm
Museum number
MH/KT/151

Source collection
Local History Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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The object’s story

Transcription
KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE
Twice Nightly: 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm
Early Doors: 6.30 pm and 8.00 pm
Ordinary Doors: 6.50 pm and 8.50 pm
Monday, 7 February 1916, and During the Week
P. T. Selbit & Co.
Present the new musical run-about revue:
THIS IS THE LIFE
A Comical Extravaganza in Two Scenes
Book by Edward Marris
Ensembles by George Shurley, of the Palace Theatre, London.
Unusually Strong Cast of Popular Favourites, Including:
George Ali
The Gay Dog of Wide World Fame, from Drury Lane and Royal, Manchester.
Ben Taylor
The Canadian Star.
Billy Howard
The Famous American Comedian (Howard & Harris).
Beatrice Allen
The Captivating Comedienne.
Bonny Browning
“Uncle Sam’s Girl.”
Produced by George Shurley
Of the Palace and Gaiety Theatres, London.
A Chorus of British Delight Girls
Scenes
Scene 1: The Main Exit from the Futurity Theatre, London
Scene 2: The Farm, Somewhere
Painted by The John Bell Studios, London
Gowns by Pottertons, of London
General Manager: Geo. Clarkson
Musical Director: Cecil Howarth
Stage Manager: Ben Taylor
Latest War Films
From the Front
Arthur C. Clifton
The Popular Unique Comedian
Miss Vera Moore
Refined Vocalist
Bros. Lloyd
Presenting a Double Bounding Cable Act
Admission Prices
  • Boxes: 15s
  • Box Seat: 3s
  • Orchestra Stalls: 1s 6d
  • Booked & Reserved or Early Doors: 2s
  • Grand Circle: 1s
  • Booked & Reserved: 1s 6d
  • Early Doors: 1s 3d
  • Pit: 6d
  • Early Doors: 9d
  • Gallery: 3d
  • Early Doors: 4d
Telephone: 1930
Box Office open daily from 11 am to 4 pm and 7 pm to 10 pm.
  • All children must be paid for.
  • No money returned.
  • Seats not guaranteed unless reserved.
  • Management reserves the right to refuse admission.
  • No shouting or whistling.
  • Offenders will be immediately expelled.
Late Trains
  • Tay Bridge Station for Tayport and Newport: 10.45 pm
  • Tay Bridge Station for Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, Arbroath: 11.07 pm
  • East Bridge Station for St Andrews: 9.45 pm
  • Tay Bridge Station for Leuchars, Cupar, etc.: 10.50 pm (Thursdays only)
Late Boats
  • To Newport: 8.45 pm, 9.45 pm, 10.45 pm.

JOHN Durham & SON, PRINTERS, 11 & 13 OVERGATE, DUNDEE

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King’s Theatre (1909 – )

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