King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 21 July 1913

Large red, purple, and white theatre poster for the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, advertising a variety programme beginning 21 July 1913. The poster is dominated by the name “Middle Hero” in oversized red lettering and lists supporting performers including Fred Russell, Ernest Krake and Company, Winnie Barr, Jack Warman, Thornton and Wagner, and the musical act 4-Powers-4. — King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 21 July 1913. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 21 July 1913

This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 21 July 1913. Headlined by Middle Hero, a performer known for elaborate posing displays enhanced with electrical effects, the bill also featured ventriloquist Fred Russell, comedian Ernest Krake and Company, musical act 4-Powers-4, and American entertainers Thornton and Wagner.

Production date: Jul 1913

Museum number: MH/KT/029

Source collection: Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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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.

Weather Conditions Don’t Matter at the KING’S

MONDAY, JULY 21st, 1913, and during the Week

MDLLE. HERO

In her Beautiful Posing Act.

With Special Electrical Effects.

4 – POWERS – 4

Three Ladies, One Gent.
In their Brilliant Musical Act.

JACK WARMAN

The Patter Comedian of Note.

WINNIE BARR

“THE WEE DUNDONIAN”
In her Latest Success “THE RAG-TIME PIPER.”

FRED RUSSELL

The World-Famous Ventriloquial Humorist, with the Celebrated Automaton
“Coster Joe” in a Novel Ventriloquial Comedy.

Expensive and Starring Engagement of

ERNEST KRAKE

AND COMPANY OF COMEDIANS

In their Clever and Amusing Comedy Act

“THE ELECTRIC TRAM CONDUCTOR.”

One Continual Scream from Start to Finish.
See “Ginger” as the Conductor.

SYDNEY T. RUSSELL’S

4 SYDNEY GIRLS

In their Up-to-Date Singing & Dancing Act

THE WORLD’S EVENTS

On the Kingoscope (Time Permitting)

HARRY KARR & WALTER KOONEY

Comedians.

First Appearance in Dundee

HARRY THORNTON & EMMA WAGNER

With a Piano
Refined American Entertainers.
With a Voice

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.