King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 27 October 1913

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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 27 October 1913

Large red, blue, and white theatre poster for the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, advertising a variety programme beginning 27 October 1913. Dominated by the title The Wedgwood Classics, the poster promotes a series of artistic living tableaux and features supporting acts including Vesta Tilley, Edith Leitch, Ed E. Ford, Edwards and Yates, Marie Pascal, and The Original 10 Loonies.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 27 October 1913. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.
Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 27 October 1913

This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 27 October 1913. The headline attraction, The Wedgwood Classics, presented a series of elaborate living tableaux inspired by classical and artistic themes. The bill also featured celebrated music hall star Vesta Tilley, comedians Edwards and Yates, and the musical sketch act The Original 10 Loonies.

Production date: Oct 1913
Museum number: MH/KT/042
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
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, OCT. 27th, 1913, and during the Week.
GEO. CARNEY presents the enormously successful Pot-Pourri,
THE
WEDGWOOD
CLASSICS
A series of Artistic Living Tableaux in 7 Beautiful Phases, with appropriate Vocal, Musical and Terpsichorean Effects, enacted by a Company of eminent Artistes, including—
Vivien Carter, Roy Quinlan, Percy Triggs, Constance James, James Cowan, Mdlle. de Seque, Premier Danseuse from the Royal Opera House, Brussels, assisted by Mons. Stefan Hille, from la Circe, Paris.
Under the Musical Direction of the Composer, Stephen F. Philpot.
The most Gorgeous and Refined Production to be seen on the Vaudeville Stage.
EDITH LEITCH
The English International Singing Girl, who sings as delightfully as she plays golf.
Monday First
VESTA TILLEY
Box Office Now Open at Theatre
ED E. FORD
The Australian Sundowner, and President of the Face Trust.
With New Chorus Songs by George Arthurs & Worton David.
MARIE PASCAL
Lady Foot Juggler
WORLD’S EVENTS
On the Kingscope (Time permitting)
FRED EDWARDS & MAY YATES
In “KLEPTOMANIACS.”
THE FUNNIEST MUSICAL SKETCH EVER SEEN
THE ORIGINAL
10 LOONIES
The Famous Mad Musicians, presenting their Hysterically Hilarious Sketch,
THE CRAZY COMEDY BAND
Prices
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.
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.)