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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 24 March 1913

Large red, blue, and white theatre poster for the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, advertising a variety programme beginning 24 March 1913. The poster is dominated by the name “Albert Whelan” in oversized red lettering and lists supporting performers including Ray Wallace, Evelyn Tyser, Jack Lorimer, Jenkins Bros., Stella Stahl, The Two Lillies, and the acrobatic Lorch Family
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 24 March 1913. Local history Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

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/006

Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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The object’s story

Object Description

Advertising poster for the week beginning 24 March 1913, headed by popular entertainer Albert Whelan. The variety bill also featured singers, comedians, acrobats and novelty acts.

Transcription
KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE
Twice Nightly at 7 and 9
Early Doors 6.30 and 8 o’clock
Ordinary Doors 6.50 and 8.50
Monday, March 24th, 1913, and during the Week
Welcome Return to Dundee of the Famous Entertainer
ALBERT WHELAN
Miss Ray Wallace
The Well-known Star Mimic of Stars
Miss Evelyn Tyser
The Eminent Violinist, direct from the London Pavilion
Jack Lorimer
The Hielan’ Laddie
Jenkins Bros.
The Limit in Comedy Acrobatic Eccentricity
The 2 Lillies
Speciality Mirror Dancers
Stella Stahl
The Smart Soubrette
The World’s Events
Day by Day, on the Kingscope (Time permitting)
The Unrivalled Risley Acrobats, in a Scene of Gorgeous Magnificence
LOCH FAMILY
Supreme Wonders of Acrobatic Excellence
Next Week
ALBERT CHEVALIER
Prices
  • Boxes: 10s 6d
  • Box Seat: 2s 6d
  • Orchestra Stalls: 1s 6d
  • Stalls & Circle: 1s
  • Pit: 6d
  • Gallery: 3d
Early Door charges:
  • Orchestra Stalls: 1s 9d
  • Stalls & Circle: 1s 3d
  • Pit: 9d
  • Gallery: 4d
Telephone 1930
Ring up and book your seats early.
Box Office at Theatre open daily from 11 to 4 and 7 to 10.
No money returned. Seats not guaranteed unless paid for.
No shouting or whistling—offenders will be immediately expelled.

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King’s Theatre (1909 – )

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