King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 26 May 1913

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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 26 May 1913

Large red, blue, and white theatre poster for the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, advertising a variety programme beginning 26 May 1913. The poster is dominated by the name “Linga Singh,” billed as a mysterious Hindu sorcerer, and lists supporting acts including Louis Karpe, Henry J. Adams, Gordon and Elgin, Rivers and Sullivan, the 9 Dainty Dots, and the Bros. Artois. An illustrated figure appears beside the headline act, with bold block lettering throughout.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 26 May 1913. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.
Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 26 May 1913
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This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 26 May 1913. The headline attraction was Linga Singh, billed as a mysterious Hindu sorcerer performing feats of magic and illusion. Supporting acts included comedians, dancers, singers, acrobats, and novelty performers, reflecting the wide-ranging entertainment that characterised Edwardian variety theatre.

Production date: May 1913
Museum number: MH/KT/09
Source collection: Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
Source collection link: View source collection
Associated location: King’s Theatre (1909 – )
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, May 26th, 1913, and during the Week
EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION!
Direct from the London Coliseum
First Appearance in Dundee
The One and Only
LINGA-SINGH
THE MYSTERIOUS HINDOO SORCERER
Presenting, for the first time in Europe, a bewildering series of the fabled miracles of the Eastern World, which have never previously been witnessed on the British stage.
Including:
  • Materialisation in the Palace of Wonder of the Temple of Buddha
  • The Sensational Creation of the Bride of the Ganges
  • A Rafting Production of Sacred Living Snakes
  • The Fairy Fountain of Ispahan
  • The Weird Astrologic Temple of Yogi Mystics
  • Many Marvels Reported of Older Oriental Miracles
  • A Definitive of Oriental Mystical Magnificence
The whole production is of a very costly character, realising a superb vision of Indian romance.
As Played Before H.M. The King
MR LOUIS KARPE
Presents his character impersonations of celebrated actors past and present.
HENRY P. ADAMS
England’s Juggler
Emil Solbrig’s Pantomimical Novelty
A DAY OUT
GORDON & ELGIN
America’s Champion “Texas Tommy” Dancers
MAX RIVERS & MAMIE SULLIVAN
The Originators of the Ballroom Cloq Waltz
Clara Coverdale presents the
9-DAINTY-9 DOTS
In their lovely vocal and dancing scena
“THE GIPSIES’ REVELS”
Acknowledged to be the smartest juvenile act in Vaudeville.
SPECIAL EXTRA ATTRACTION
In addition to the Eastern Miracles,
LINGA-SINGH
THE HINDOO SORCERER,
Will pull a local heavy four-wheeled carriage by his eyes alone.
£1000
Will be given to any charity if any trickery can be discovered.
BROS. ARTOIS
Clowns on the Bars, in Refreshing Funnisities.
Next Week
MOLLY WELLS
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.
All children must be paid for.
No money returned. Seats not guaranteed.
The management reserve to themselves the right of refusing admission.
No shouting or whistling—offenders will be immediately expelled.