King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 17 February 1913

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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 17 February 1913

This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 17 February 1913. Headlined by Harry M. Vernon’s spectacular production Don’t You Believe It, the show featured a western-themed drama with cavalry, cowboys, miners, and horses, alongside a supporting bill of singers, comedians, gymnasts, and speciality acts.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 17 February 1913. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.
Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 17 February 1913

This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 17 February 1913. Headlining the bill was Harry M. Vernon’s spectacular western-themed production Don’t You Believe It, featuring cowboys, cavalry, horses, and scenes set in Nevada. Supporting acts included comedians, singers, gymnasts, and speciality performers.

Production date: Feb 1913
Museum number: MH/KT/002
Source collection: Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
Source collection link: View source collection
Associated location: King’s Theatre (1909 – )
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Notes:

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, February 17th, 1913, and during the Week
Harry M. Vernon presents
DON’T YOU BELIEVE IT
An Entirely New and Novel Sensation, including:
Winnington Barnes, Sylvia Morris, Howard Templeton, and Co.
U.S.A. Cavalry, Infantry, Miners, Cowboys, and Horses.
Scene: A Red Hot Day in the Red Hot State of Nevada, U.S.A.
Music by Sullivan Brooke.
Costumes by John Hyman.
Scenery by Hobbs.
“DON’T YOU BELIEVE IT.”
The Furore of London where it played 20 Consecutive Weeks.
Dalton Payne
and a Piano
Marie Pascal
The Incomparable Little Lady Foot Juggler
Jack Barker
Versatile Comedian, in Vocal Tit-Bits
The Holsons
Harmonising Vocalists
The World’s Events
Day by Day on the Kingscope (Time Permitting)
Mason & Bart
Novelty Gymnasts
Lillie Langtry
“The Electric Spark”
Bert Erroll
The Lady with the “Tettrazini” Voice & Gorgeous Costumes, which are the Talk of every town visited.
Prices
  • Boxes: 10s 6d
  • Box Seat: 2s 6d
  • Orchestra Stalls: 1s 6d
  • Early Doors (Orchestra Stalls): 1s 9d
  • Stalls & Circle: 1s
  • Early Doors (Stalls & Circle): 1s 3d
  • Pit: 6d
  • Early Doors (Pit): 9d
  • Gallery: 3d
  • Early Doors (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.