King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 31 March 1913
Poster
King’s Theatre and Hippodrome Poster, Dundee, 1913
Object details
- Object type
- Poster
- Production date
- Mar 1913
- Dimensions
- 89.0 x 43.0 cm
- Museum number
- MH/KT/007
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
Poster advertising the celebrated music hall star Albert Chevalier at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome during the week beginning 31 March 1913. The programme featured a wide range of variety acts, including singers, comedians and dancers.
Transcription
KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE
Twice Nightly at 6:50 and 9:00 p.m. Early Doors: 6:30 and 8:00 p.m.
Ordinary Doors: 6:40 and 8:50 p.m. Monday, March 31, 1913, and during the week Owing to the enormous length of the program, the first performance will commence at 6:50 p.m. Free List Entirely Suspended The Management are proud to have secured the services of the most brilliant and popular star in the entertainment world:
ALBERT CHEVALIER
In selections from his repertoire of song character impersonations.
Also Appearing
Venie Clements
Versatile comedienne in songs and children’s stories.
Lily Burnand
Burlesque actress, in all her latest successes.
James Dixon
The Lancashire baritone.
The Brandons
Character comedy musical speciality.
Ted Mercell
Burlesque comedian and roller-skate dancer.
World’s Events
Day by day on the Kingscope (time permitting).
Eve Dickson
Songs and stories at the piano.
Edie Gray and Boys
In a novel vocal and dancing speciality.
Special Attraction
Return Visit of Graham Moffat’s Company of Scottish Players
THE CONCEALED BED
By Graham Moffat, author of Bunty Pulls the Strings.
Next Week
May Moore-Duprez
Prices
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Boxes: 10s 6d
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Box Seats: 2s 6d
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Orchestra Stalls: 1s 6d
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Stalls & Circle: 1s
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Pit: 6d
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Gallery: 3d