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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, 17 April 1916

Poster

King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, 17 April 1916, Local History Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

Object details

Object type
Poster
Production date
Apr 1916
Dimensions
89 x 43 cm
Museum number
MH/KT/156

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, 17 April 1916, and During the Week
The World-Renowned American Illusionist
Carl Hertz
The famous American illusionist, assisted by Miss Emelie D’Alton, in a conflux of
Apparent Miracles
Including:
  1. The Shell Nymph
  2. The Merry Widow
  3. The Glass-Lined Trunk
  4. Levitation Mystery
  5. Pretty Polly, the Great Bird-Cage Trick
Assisted by Miss Emelie D’Alton in additions to many marvellous illusions and an up-to-date sensation:
The War Map
An illusion dealing with the present crisis, and one that should be seen by every loyal subject.
Lilian & Gracie
Dainty Trapeze Artistes
Lagda & Co.
Original Comedy Novelty Act
Tom Reno
Comedian
Harry S. Sharp Presents
Comrades in Arms
A vocal and instrumental extravaganza, including Harold James, “the Youth with the Phenomenal Voice.”
Pete & Minnie Lee
The popular pair, in Scotch comedy.
Latest War Films
From the Front
J. G. Grahame & Zerlina Barrington
Presenting an original comedy-dramatic sketch:
“The Affair of Room 14”
By Norman H. Lee
Comedy! Excitement! Surprises!
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 6 pm to 10 pm.
Late Trains
  • Tay Bridge Station for Tayport and Newport: 10.45 pm
  • Tay Bridge Station for Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie and Arbroath: 11.07 pm
  • Tay Bridge Station for St Andrews: 9.45 pm
Late Boats
  • To Newport: 8.45 pm, 9.45 pm, 10.45 pm.

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King’s Theatre (1909 – )

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