King’s Theatre poster, 18 November 1918
Poster
King’s Theatre poster, 18 November 1918
Object details
- Object type
- Poster
- Production date
- Nov 1918
- Dimensions
- 84.0 x 43.0 cm
- Museum number
- MH/KT/290
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
Printed theatre poster advertising a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre for the week beginning 18 November 1918. The bill featured comedians George French and G.S. Melvin alongside singers, acrobats, dancers and novelty acts, including the Record Quartette and Sidi Tahar’s Troupe.
Transcription
KING’S
THEATRE, DUNDEE
TWICE NIGHTLY
6.40 8.40
MONDAY, 18th NOV., 1918 and during the Week
GEORGE FRENCH
The Popular Character Comedian
G. S. MELVIN
The Versatile Scot
BOND ROWELL
In Light Comedy and Character Studies
RECORD QUARTETTE
The Great South African Novelty Banjo Act
LOUISE HILTON
VAN DALLE & ST. JUST
Presenting a Vocal Comedy Scena “Sweethearts Still”
THE MEZZETTIS
Comedy Gymnastic Act
PICTORIAL NEWS
Official Film, Up-to-Date
SIE TAHAR’S TROUPE
Franco-Algerian Tumbling Acrobats, including LALLA MARYN (The Only Algerian Girl Wonder)
NEXT WEEK:
The Popular Comedienne
GERTIE GITANA
PRICES
Boxes: 2/- (plus tax)
Orchestra Stalls: 1/6
Pit Stalls: 1/-
Grand Circle: 1/-
Pit: 6d
Gallery: 3d
LATE TRAINS
Leave Tay Bridge Station at 9 p.m. for Wormit, Newport and Tayport.
Trains leave Dundee East Station at 9.50 p.m. for Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Carnoustie and Arbroath.