Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 17 March 1913
This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 17 March 1913. Headlined by the musical trio The Three Lyres and actress Charlotte Parry in the dramatic fantasy Into the Light, the bill also featured entertainer Arthur Croxon, violin prodigy Katrina, comedian Frank Powell, and the Australian performer Jack Kelly.
Production date: Mar 1913
Museum number: MH/KT/006
Source collection: Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
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Associated location:
King’s Theatre (1909 – )
Notes:
THE THREE LYRES
Tinkling Tunes to Tickle the Taste of the Tired Theatre-goer.
CHARLOTTE PARRY
In “INTO THE LIGHT”
A Psychological Fantasy by Frank Lyman.
THE SEASON’S SENSATION!
ARTHUR CROXON
Entertainer
First Visit to the District of the Wonderful Young Violinist
KATRINA!
And the Famous Composer Pianist, Herbert Langbourne.
These Great Ensemble Virtuosi are from Queen’s Hall, London Hippodrome, etc., and have appeared before Royalty, by Command.
TOPSY JOHNSON
In her Charming Vocal Scene, entitled “DRIFTING.”
THE WORLD’S EVENTS
Day by Day, on the Kingscope (Time permitting).
FRANK POWELL
Burlesque Character Comedian.
JACK KELLY
The Australian Frontiersman (No. 4838) Capt.
Brother of the Famous “Ned Kelly,” the Notorious Iron-Clad Australian Bushranger.
Assisted by Miss Violet Kelly,
The only Female Whip Expert in the World.
Next Week
ALBERT WHELAN
Prices
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Boxes: 10s 6d
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Box Seat: 2s 6d
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Orchestra Stalls: 1s 6d
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Early Doors (Orchestra Stalls): 1s 9d
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Stalls & Circle: 1s
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Early Doors (Stalls & Circle): 1s 3d
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Pit: 6d
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Early Doors (Pit): 9d
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Gallery: 3d
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Early Doors (Gallery): 4d