King’s Theatre poster, 16 December 1918
Poster
King’s Theatre poster, 16 December 1918
Object details
- Object type
- Poster
- Production date
- Dec 1918
- Dimensions
- 84.0 x 43.0 cm
- Museum number
- MH/KT/294
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
Printed theatre poster advertising a variety bill at Dundee’s King’s Theatre for the week beginning 16 December 1918. Headlined by character singer Wilfred Burnand and comedian J. P. Ling, the programme also featured Betty Bruce, Clo d’Arte, the Cycling College Girls, Frank Sylvo, Rye & Noble, and Pictorial News.
Transcription
KING’S
THEATRE, DUNDEE
TWICE NIGHTLY
6.40 8.40
MONDAY, 16th DEC., 1918 and during the Week
WILFRED BURNAND
In Original Character Song Studies
J. P. LING
The Versatile Comedian
BETTY BRUCE
Comedienne
CLO D’ARTE
The Celebrated Belgian Prima Donna
THE GIRTONS
Cycling College Girls
3 MIMOSA GIRLS 3
Vocal and Novelty Dancing Act
FRANK SYLVO
The Quaint Comedy Juggler
PICTORIAL NEWS
Official Film, Up-to-Date
RYE & NOBLE
Comedy Duo
NEXT WEEK:
THE ELLIOTT SAYONAS
PRICES
Boxes: 2/- (Tax 2/-)
Orchestra Stalls: 1/6 (Tax 4d)
Pit Stalls: 1/- (Tax 3d)
Grand Circle: 1/- (Tax 3d)
Pit: 6d (Tax 2d)
Gallery: 3d (Tax 1d)
LATE TRAINS
Leave Tay Bridge Station at 9 p.m. for Wormit, Newport and Tayport.
Leave Dundee East Station at 9.50 p.m. for Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Carnoustie and Arbroath.