King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 08 September 1913

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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 08 September 1913

Large red, blue, and white theatre poster for the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, advertising a variety programme beginning 8 September 1913. The bill is headlined by musical comedy performer Huntley Wright in Simple ’Earted Bill, with supporting acts including Lizzie Glenroy, Mazuz and Mazette, Vera Moore, Vera Nixon, and Herbert Landeck. The poster features bold block lettering and strong colour contrasts typical of Edwardian theatre advertising.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 08 September 1913. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.
Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 08 September 1913
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This colourful poster advertises a week of variety entertainment beginning 8 September 1913. The programme was headed by musical comedy star Huntley Wright in Simple ’Earted Bill, supported by singers, comedians, dancers, and novelty acts, including Herbert Landeck in the dramatic production The Son of a Jew.

Production date: Sep 1913
Museum number: MH/KT/027
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, SEPT. 8th, 1913, and during the Week
Free List Entirely Suspended
Mr R. G. Hunter presents the Famous Musical Comedy Comedian,
Mr HUNTLEY WRIGHT
Supported by
MISS FLORENCE WRAY
And London Company in a Miniature Musical Play:
“SIMPLE-‘EARTED BILL”
Book by Percy Barrow & “Aitch.”
Lyrics by Percy Greenbank.
MUSIC BY HOWARD TALBOT
(Composer of “The Chinese Honeymoon,” “The Girl Behind the Counter,” etc., etc.)
Musical Director, MAURICE WHITTAKER
Produced by FRED FARRAR
Stage Manager, EDWARD LEITH
LIZZIE GLENROY
Dundee’s All-British Scotch Comedienne.
Assisted by Will Iffy, Scotland’s Champion Club Dancer.
MAZUZ & MAZETTE
Eccentric Comedy Act.
VERA MOORE
Vocalist.
VERA NIXON
Comedienne.
DANCIT
Expert Dancer.
THE WORLD’S EVENTS
Day by Day on the Kingoscope (Time Permitting).
HERBERT LANDECK
The Celebrated Actor, and his entire London Company, in an Original Dramatic Creation, entitled
“THE SON OF A JEW”
HERBERT LANDECK as “NATHAN COHEN.”
Scene: Old Court House, Blackbird House, Hotel, Oxford.
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.