Dundee Music Hall programme, 1885, page 1
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Programme
This programme cover dates from the period when entertainer and manager W. McFarland leased Dundee Music Hall. Promising a change of artistes each week, it reflects the fast-moving nature of Victorian variety entertainment, with audiences returning regularly to see new acts. The programme also records admission prices, opening times, and the venue’s commitment to providing nightly performances.
Object details
- Object type
- Programme
- Production date
- - 1885
- Dimensions
- 26.2 x 20.8 cm
- Museum number
- 252(20)
Source collection
Lamb Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Transcription
PROGRAMME
Sole Lessee, – – – Mr W. McFarland.
Acting Manager, – – – Mr J. M. Emmett.
Treasurer, – – – Mr John Webster
The Number on Proscenium indicates name and Entertainment of Artiste on Programme.
DUNDEE MUSIC HALL
OPEN EVERY EVENING!
Change of Artistes Weekly!
PRICES OF ADMISSION:
Boxes, 1/-; Balcony, 9d; Body of Hall, 6d; Back Seats, 3d.
Boxes and Balcony at a Quarter to Nine o’clock, 6d.
Doors open at 7, Overture at 7.30; Saturdays Half-an-hour earlier.
PROGRAMME, ONE PENNY.
Printer’s imprint:
J. Durham, Son, & Kinloch, General Printers, Dundee.