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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 29 September 1913

Poster

King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 29 September 1913

Object details

Object type
Poster
Production date
Sep 1913
Dimensions
89.0 x 43.0 cm
Museum number
MH/KT/034

Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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The object’s story

Object Description

This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 29 September 1913. The bill was headed by comedian George Graves in the popular sketch Koffo of Bond Street, alongside singer Florrie Forde, soprano Dorothy Tancredi, and the novelty performer Upmann, billed as “the man who grows whilst you watch him.”

Transcription
KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE.
DUNDEE THEATRES, LTD
S. McINTOSH
Lessee, Manager and Licensee
‘Phone 1930
7 TWICE NIGHTLY 9
Early Doors 6.30 and 8 o’clock.
Ordinary Doors 6.50 and 8.50.
‘Phone 1930
MONDAY, SEPT. 29th, 1913, and during the Week.
The Famous Drury Lane Theatre Royal Comedian, who was honoured by Command to appear before their Majesties the King and Queen at Knowsley Hall on July 7th,
GEORGE GRAVES
AND COMPANY, IN
“KOFFO OF BOND STREET.”
One of the funniest farces of recent years.
George Graves as a Crystal Gazer is the Limit in the Occult.
Return Visit of
PAT, DORIS & AVICE
In their Dainty, Vocal, and Instrumental Act
DOROTHY TANCREDI
Operatic Soprano
A NOVELTY. A NOVELTY. A NOVELTY.
An Amazing Physical Phenomenon.
A Puzzle which Baffles the Medical Profession.
UPMANN
THE MAN WHO GROWS WHILST YOU WATCH HIM
UPMANN can increase his height from normal to six inches, can extend the length of his arm from six to ten inches beyond the normal, and his legs six to eight inches.
WATCH HIM GROW.
FLORA CARLTON
Australia’s Dainty Comedienne
THE WORLD’S EVENTS
Day by Day on the Kingoscope (Time Permitting)
FLORRIE FORDE
The World’s Greatest Chorus Singer, in her Latest Successes, including “Jeremiah,” “The way the wind blows,” “Hold your hand out, naughty boy,” &c., &c.
Next Week:
ALEXANDER’S RAG-TIME BAND
FRAGSON IS COMING
Boxes, 10/6; Box Seat, 2/6; Orch. Stalls, 1/6; E. Doors, 1/9; Stalls & Circle, 1/-; E. Doors, 1/3; Pit, 6d; E. Doors, 9d; Gallery, 3d; E. Doors, 4d
Ring up and book your seats early — Telephone 1930
Box Office at Theatre open daily from 11 to 4 & 7 to 10.
No shooting or whistling. Offenders will be immediately expelled.
No money returned. Seats not guaranteed. The Management reserve the right of refusing admission.

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King’s Theatre (1909 – )

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