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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 03 November 1913

Large red, blue, and white theatre poster for the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, advertising a variety programme from 3 November 1913. The bill is headlined by music hall star Vesta Tilley, with supporting acts including Jenny and Joe, Fitz-Allen, The Gilberts, Monty Walker, and Bell-Hattons. A small photographic portrait of Vesta Tilley appears beside the main title, while bold block lettering dominates the design.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 03 November 1913. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

Poster

King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 03 November 1913

Object details

Object type
Poster
Production date
Nov 1913
Dimensions
89.0 x 43.0 cm
Museum number
MH/KT/038

Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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The object’s story

Object Description

This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome during the week of 3 November 1913. The headline attraction was music hall star Vesta Tilley, one of Britain’s most celebrated male impersonators, performing songs and favourite sketches. Supporting acts included comedians, acrobats, musicians, and novelty performers.

Transcription
KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE
Lessees,
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. 3rd 1913, FOR FIVE NIGHTS
and MATINEE, FRIDAY, 2.30
Direct from her most Successful Season at the PALACE THEATRE, London.
VESTA TILLEY
(Photograph inset)
Royal Command Performance Artiste
EVERYBODY’S IDOL
In New Songs and Old Favourites
Miss TILLEY has appeared several times before our present King & Queen.
JENNY & JOE
Clever Comedy Couple
WORLD’S EVENTS
(On the Kingscope) (Time permitting)
FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 7th
MATINEE
Early Doors at 2
Ordinary Doors 2.15
2.30
FITZ-ALLEN
The Novelty Comedian
THE GILBERTS
In their Bounding Cable Act
MONTY WALKER
THE LANCASHIRE KOMIC.
Mr GEORGE HATTON presents THE
BELL-HATTONS
(SIX IN NUMBER)
Real Musical Experts.
A Gorgeous Extravaganza, introducing numerous Instruments, in the works of the great Masters.
THOMAS A. BELL, the Saxophone Virtuoso
NO PERFORMANCE ON FRIDAY NIGHT
Owing to the Theatre being utilised for Political Purposes.
FREE LIST ENTIRELY SUSPENDED
PRICES
Boxes — 10/6
Box Seats — 2/6
Orch. Stalls & Grand Circle
Early Doors, 1/9 — 1/6
Stalls & Circle
Early Doors, 1/3 — 1/-
Pit
Early Doors, 9d — 6d
Gallery
Early Doors, 4d — 3d
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.
No money returned. Seats not guaranteed.
(The Management reserve the right to substitute turns if necessary. No Smoking or Whistling—Offenders will be immediately expelled.)
LATE BOATS
(Timetable text at the bottom edge is partially cut off and not fully legible.)

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King’s Theatre (1909 – )

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