King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 20 October 1913

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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 20 October 1913

This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 20 January 1913. Headlined by singer and entertainer Harry Lauder, one of Scotland’s most celebrated music hall stars, the bill also featured comedians, vocalists, speciality performers, and novelty acts. The bold red and blue typography demonstrates the striking graphic style used to promote Edwardian theatre and variety entertainment.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 20 October 1913. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.
Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 20 October 1913

This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 20 October 1913. The headline attraction was Frasgon, a celebrated illusionist and transformation artist, supported by comedians, musical performers, acrobats, and speciality acts including the Three Laurels and Alice Craven.

Production date: Oct 1913
Museum number: MH/KT/034
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.
Licensed Manager and Licensee
DUNDEE THEATRES, LTD.
S. McINTOSH
‘Phone 1930
7 TWICE NIGHTLY 9
Early Doors 6.30 and 8 o’clock.
Ordinary Doors 6.50 and 8.50.
‘Phone 1930
MONDAY, OCT. 20th, 1913, and during the Week.
FREE LIST ENTIRELY SUSPENDED
WELCOME RETURN VISIT OF
FRAGSON
“THE DANCING MODEL”
MLLE. LA BURL
Presenting Transformations
ALICE CRAVEN
The Popular Lancashire Comedienne
BAKER & DE SALES
The Pavement Patterers
GEO. RAPLEY
Comedian
THE WORLD’S EVENTS
Day by Day on the Kingscope (Time Permitting)
Special and Starring Engagement of the Celebrated
3 – LAURELS – 3
In their Original Acrobatic Specialty
HILLER & HAYNES
The Real Scots in their Re-a-el American Reel.
CLARISSA TALBOT
AND ALBERT PEARCE
In their Irish Musical Duologue, “Over the Garden Wall.”
Coming Shortly:
VESTA TILLEY
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.
All Children must be paid for.
(Management reserve the right to substitute turns if necessary. No Smoking or Whistling—Offenders will be immediately expelled.)
LATE BOATS
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