King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, 11 December 1916

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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, 11 December 1916

Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome, 11 December 1916, Local History Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, 11 December 1916, Local History Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

Dimensions: 89 x 43 cm
Production date: Dec 1916
Museum number: MH/KT/188
Source collection: Local History Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
Source collection link: View source collection
Associated location: King’s Theatre (1909 – )
Notes:
KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE
Twice Nightly: 6.45 pm and 8.45 pm
Early Doors: 6.15 pm and 8.00 pm
Ordinary Doors: 6.30 pm and 8.25 pm
First Pantomime of the Season
Monday, 11 December 1916, and During the Week
Harry McKelvie’s
Most Expensive and Elaborate Funny and Originalistical Pantomime
TOM THE PIPER
An entirely new and original story.
Written and produced by Nich. Waldon
Principal Artistes Include
Sam Thomson
  • Edie Brenton
  • Claire Brenton
  • Retta Halkett
  • Tom Lorne
  • Harry Carson
  • Maude Ford
  • Dalton Payne
  • Arthur Dixon
  • Dick Suthard
Ethel Hall
Characters
Character Performer
Tom the Piper’s Son Sam Thomson
Baron Crusty Dick Suthard
Sammy M’Adoo Tom Lorne
Viola Claire Brenton
Flip and Flop Harry Carson & Arthur Dixon
Mrs Agnes Cream Retta Halkett
Tony and Tody Edie Brenton
Bob Give-me-fits Tom Norris
Peter Doolittle M. C. King
Zelina Froo Fru Adele Else
Pretty Polly Alice Wayman
Fairy Allgood Irma Graham
Synopsis of Scenery
Painted by Mr J. C. Bontor
  1. The Sour Milk Dairy
  2. The Wharf
  3. The Ship’s Deck
  4. The Raft
  5. The Coast
  6. Isle of Blissful Delight
  7. A Country Lane
  8. The Haunted Chamber
  9. Outside the Hall
  10. Reception of the Allies
Production Notes
  • New and elaborate scenery designed by Mr J. C. Bontor
  • Mechanical stage effects designed and carried out by Mr Bontor
  • Music selected from the latest season by Mr Robert McLeod
  • Electrical devices and novel effects in lighting by Mr P. McAuley
  • Elaborate costumes and unique dresses specially designed and executed by Miss Binnie and Alias, London
The Ladies of the Chorus
Selected from the London and Manchester Academies.
Trained by Miss Daisy Darnley
Production Staff
  • Musical Director: Mr Harry Harding
  • General Manager and Stage Manager: Mr John Walker
Next Week
Arthur Bourchier & Co.
Admission Prices (Tax Included)
  • Boxes (limited to four persons): 12s 6d
  • Box Seats: 3s
  • Orchestra Stalls: 1s 6d
    • Reserved or Early Doors: 1s 10d
  • Pit Stalls: 1s
    • Reserved: 1s 4d
    • Early Doors: 1s 3d
  • Grand Circle: 1s
    • Reserved: 1s 4d
    • 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: 10.00 pm
  • Tay Bridge Station for St Andrews: 9.45 pm
  • East Station for Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Carnoustie and Arbroath: 9.00 pm and 10.20 pm
  • West Station for Perth and intermediate stations: 9.30 pm (Saturdays)
Late Boats
  • To Newport: 8.45 pm, 9.15 pm, 10.15 pm.