King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 17 November 1913

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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 17 November 1913

Large red, blue, and white theatre poster for the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, advertising a variety programme beginning 17 November 1913. The poster is dominated by the name “Lamilo,” billed as “The Inimitable Breathing Marble,” and lists supporting acts including The Four Wotucaulems, Jack Cleyoner, Josh Dixon, Harold Baker, The Phydoras, and Walter Bird’s comedy sketch Three Knocks.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 17 November 1913. Local history Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.
Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 17 November 1913

This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 17 November 1913. The headline attraction was Lamilo, billed as “The Inimitable Breathing Marble,” a living-statue performance combining physical display and theatrical illusion. Supporting acts included comedians, acrobats, dancers, and Walter Bird’s comedy sketch Three Knocks.

Production date: Nov 1913
Museum number: MH/KT/037
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, NOV. 17th 1913, and during the Week.
Welcome Re-Appearance to this Theatre of the Distinguished
LA MILO
The Inimitable Breathing Marble.
The Artiste evolves every pose bears the hallmark of noble approval, and whose reputation is as solid as the marble she depicts. The cornerstone of classical conformity. The Vanquisher of Prejudice and Precursor of the Exponent of Triumphant Feminine Art.
Over 6000 Performances. Witnessed by 15,000,000 people!
The Sculptured Masterpieces of Antiquity, as portrayed by La Milo, constitute the cherished representation of the Human Form divine, depicted according to the standard and canons of the inspired creators and idealists from the earliest ages, and approved and applauded by the highest arbiters of taste throughout the civilised world. To see, to know, and understand these constitute the ambition of every intelligent mind.
HALL MARK OF REFINEMENT & INTELLIGENCE
During the interval occurring between La Milo’s Tableaux, CRUICKSHANK, the most rapid sketch & imitator the world has ever seen, flashes his scintillating Caricatures, his Lightning Pencil operating on a canvas sky.
THE FOUR WOTUCAULEMS
Versatile Acrobatic Comedians
JACK CLEVONER
Concertina Specialty Act
JOSH DIXON
Comedian and Dancer
HAROLD BAKER
The Real Comedian
THE PHYDORAS
Eccentric Dancing and Grotesque Musical Novelty Act
THE WORLD’S EVENTS
Day by Day on the Kingscope (Time Permitting)
Walter Bird’s West-End Co. in a Screaming Comedy Sketch, entitled
THREE KNOCKS
A Laugh from start to finish.
The Funniest Sketch on the Music Halls.
250 Laughs in 25 Minutes.
MONDAY, 15th DEC.
Six Nights & Saturday Matinee
HARRY LAUDER
Booking Office Now Open
Owing to Enormous Expense Special Prices for this Engagement
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.)