Theatre Royal Varieties poster, 22 November 1887
Content notice
This item contains historical material that may include racist imagery or discriminatory language. It is presented as part of the historical record and does not reflect the views of the project partners.
Choosing “Show all flagged content” remembers your preference in this browser for 90 days. You can reset it using Content preferences in the footer.
Content is hidden. JavaScript is needed to reveal this item.
Poster
This fragment of a Theatre Royal Varieties playbill advertises a programme of popular music hall entertainment, featuring comedians, vocalists, acrobats, and novelty acts.
Object details
- Object type
- Poster
- Production date
- Nov 1887
- Dimensions
- 24.6 x 39.0 cm
- Museum number
- MH/TR/142
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
Carrol & Barclay, McCann, and Tycoon, performed at the Theatre Royal Varieties in November 1887.
Transcription
McCANN
The Smartest Knockabout Negro Comedian before the Public,
in fact the Black Bosser of the Burnt Bung Brigade.
Last Six Nights of Miss LOUIE
ANDREWS
THE VOCAL SPARK.
Dashing Serio-Comic and Ballad Vocalist from all the principal halls.
Engagement for Six Nights Only of the Local Favourites, MESSRS.
CARROLL & BARCLAY
English, Irish, and American Speciality Artists.
Important Engagement of the Royal
TYCOON
TRIO OF
JAPANESE
In their
EXCITING
AND
THRILLING
Performance.
BAMBOO AND LADDER BALANCING.
GROUND AND LOFTY TUMBLING, &c.
OVERTURE, “Crown Diamonds,” — Auber.
Musical Director, ………… Mr T. Jukes
PRIVATE BOXES, 10s., or 1s. 6d. each person.
Boxes, 1s. Pit, 6d. Gallery, 3d.
HALF-PRICE TO BOXES ONLY at 8.15 precisely.
DOORS OPEN AT 7. OVERTURE AT 7.30.
SEATS NOT GUARANTEED.
SATURDAYS HALF-AN-HOUR EARLIER.
Printers, J. DURHAM, SON, & KINNOCH,
High Street and Overgate, Dundee.