Dundee Music Hall and Opera House programme 1, page 4

Worn black-and-white Dundee Music Hall and Opera House song programme page featuring the lyrics to Sal and Methusalam, Champagne Charley, and When I Am Far Away, performed by Mr Gray, Mr Laroche, and Miss Clayton. The page is torn along the right edge and lower corner. — Dundee Music Hall and Opera House, Programme 1, Page 4. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

Open Dundee Music Hall and Opera House programme showing the printed lyrics of four songs: A Motto for Every Man, I'll Ask My Mother, Sweet County Clare, and Treat on the Tail of My Coat. The worn booklet has a torn centre fold and reflects the popular comic and sentimental songs performed in Victorian music halls. — Dundee Music Hall and Opera House, Programme 1, Pages 2-3. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

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Programme

This programme page contains the lyrics of popular songs performed at Dundee Music Hall and Opera House, including the comic favourites Sal and Methusalam and Champagne Charley, alongside the sentimental ballad When I Am Far Away. Such printed song sheets allowed audiences to follow the performances and take home a souvenir of an evening’s entertainment, offering a glimpse into the humour and musical tastes of Victorian Dundee.

Object details

Object type: Programme
Production date: - 1866
Dimensions: 25.0 x 16,0 cm
Museum number: MH/DMH/17

Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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The object’s story

Transcription

Words of songs performed by Mr Gray (Song), Mr Laroche (Comic Song), and Miss Clayton (Sentimental Song)

Songs are:

‘Sal and Methusalam’ performed by Mr Gray

Champagne Charlie’ peformed by Mr Laroche

‘When I Am Far Away’ performed by Miss Clayton

Connected places

Dundee Music Hall & Opera House (1866-1888)

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