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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 18 May 1914

Poster

King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 18 May 1914

Object details

Object type
Poster
Production date
May 1914
Dimensions
84.0 x 43.0 cm
Museum number
MH/KT/065

Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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The object’s story

Object Description

Poster advertising the Brahm Quintette at the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, for the week beginning 18 May 1914. The variety programme featured vocal and instrumental performances alongside comedians, mimics, banjo players, gymnasts, and novelty acts.

 

Transcription

KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE.

Lessees, Manager and Licensee — S. McINTOSH
DUNDEE THEATRES, LTD.
‘Phone 1930
TWICE NIGHTLY 7 and 9
Early Doors 6.30 and 8 o’clock.
Ordinary Doors 6.50 and 8.50.
MONSTER COMPANY
MONDAY, MAY 18th 1914, And during the Week
JAMES JACKSON Presents THE
BRAHM
QUINTETTE
A Vocal and Instrumental Act in Two Gorgeous Scenes.
ARTHUR ASTON
VERSATILE COMEDIAN, in Song Character Impersonations.
First Visit to Dundee of
GEORGE NEWBURN
The Star Mimic of Stars
ERNEST DOTTRIDGE Presents
ARTHUR WHITE
And Company in a New Screaming Absurdity
THE DETECTIVE
Sam Snapper — ARTHUR WHITE — His clients — J. M. HARPER and CLAIRITE HUME
THE RECORD QUARTETTE
The Great South African Novelty Banjo Act
BARNES & LEE
(LILLIAN & DAVI) In a Musical Comedy Sketch, entitled “After the Predestin.”
(text partially unclear)
CLIFF MORGAN
Rudyard Kipling’s Greatest Vocal Exponent
PETRO & LEON
Simultaneous Gymnasts
THE WORLD’S EVENTS
Day by Day on the Kingscope (Time Permitting)
ALLAN                         WALTER
MARTIN & O’BRIEN
Harmonising Versatile Comedians at the Piano
Prices:
Boxes, 10s 6d
Box Seat, 2s 6d
Orch. Stalls, 1s 6d
E. Doors, 1s 9d
Stalls & Circle, 1s
E. Doors, 1s 3d
Pit, 6d
E. Doors, 9d
Gallery, 3d
E. Doors, 4d
Next Week: OLGA and the DIVING NORINS
Ring Up and Book your Seats Early. Telephone 1930.
Box Office at Theatre open daily from 11 TO 4 & 7 TO 10.
(The small-print transport and booking information along the very bottom edge is partially cut off and difficult to read accurately.)

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King’s Theatre (1909 – )

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