King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 07 September 1913

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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 07 September 1913

Large red, blue, and white theatre poster for the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, advertising a variety programme beginning 7 July 1913. Headlined by Dundee comedian Herbert Rule, the bill includes the Sisters Allen, Halmay, violinist Evelyn Tyser, Vera and Nelldon, the Two Canadians, Madge Goodall, and the Wolken Trio aerial act. Bold block lettering and strong colour contrasts dominate the design.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 07 September 1913. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.
Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 07 September 1913

This poster advertises a variety bill at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 7 July 1913. Headlined by Dundee comedian Herbert Rule, the programme featured singers, dancers, instrumentalists, novelty acts, and the aerial performers the Wolken Trio.

Production date: Sep 1913
Museum number: MH/KT/026
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
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.
MONDAY, JULY 7th, 1913, and during the Week.
HERBERT RULE
Dundee’s Favourite Comedian, in New and Old Successes.
SISTERS ALLEN
(Elsie and Gladys)
HALMA!
The Original Crazy Dancing Juggler
Welcome Return Visit of
MISS EVELYN TYSER
The Stately and Distinguished Violiniste who charmed one and all on her last appearance.
VERA & NELLDON
The Novelty Couple
THE TWO CANADIANS
(Ida Grahame and Dorothy Gibson)
Canada’s Expert Instrumentalists
MADGE GOODALL
Novelty Character Comedienne
THE WORLD’S EVENTS
Day by Day on the Kingoscope (Time Permitting)
WOLKEN TRIO
IN THEIR COMEDY AERIAL ACT.
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 money returned. Seats not guaranteed. The Management reserve the right of refusing admission.
No Shooting or Whistling — Offenders will be immediately expelled.
All Children must be paid for.
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