King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, April 13, 1914

King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, April 13, 1914

Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome, April 13, 1914
Production date: Apr 1914
Museum number: MH/KT/066
Source collection: Local History Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
Associated location: King’s Theatre (1909 – )
Notes:
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.
MONDAY, APR. 13th 1914, And during the Week
FREE LIST ENTIRELY SUSPENDED
COLOSSAL HOLIDAY COMPANY
EARLY DOORS OPEN ON MONDAY AT 6 O’CLOCK
J. TURNER Presents The Seaside Revue,
SPLASH ME
IN TWO SCENES
1st Scene — The Flappers’ Parade on the Pier
2nd Scene — The Beach on Regatta Day
(illustrated panel with bathing and seaside scene)
20,000 Gallons of Real Water
A loyal, interesting Water Polo Match by the KINGSTON TEAM OF LADY WATER POLO PLAYERS
Cast names include:
  • Sunnytoasts — Slim Girls
  • Frankish — Shy Girls
  • Laughable — Sweet Girls
  • Artistic — Sly Girls
  • Snappy — Plump Girls
  • Harps — Proud Girls
  • Mirthful — Prim Girls
  • Entertaining — Nice Girls
Additional attractions:
  • YOU MUST NOT MISS
  • THE DARING DARLINGS
  • Shooting the Chute
  • Playing Water Polo
  • Parading the Pier
  • Walking the Great Pole
  • THE TOWN TOGS
  • In the Flapper Frocks
  • In Perilous Plunges
  • Inside Harmony
30 Beautiful Bathing Belles
Two gorgeous scenes. Six changes of dress. Company of thirty.
A Welcome and Brave in the Pavilion at Vaudeville.
Description (partially legible):

“The Biggest Tank ever staged containing 20,000 gallons of water, introducing a Real Water Polo Match…”
“Water Polo played by girls…”
“Showing the cute greasy polo contest…”
“Splendid scenery, exquisite dresses, finest effects.”

FULL LONDON COMPANY OF 40 ARTISTES.
Company Includes
CLARKE & MOSTOL
Alec Regan, Fred Wallis, Harry Payne, Miss Enid Harcourt, Miss Alice Pearce.
LITTLE ENA PAYNE
The New Juvenile Star, assisted by her Pianist
DRAWEE, HAMBO, & FRISCO
Fun in a Rotten Tot Hotel
FRED HAWTREE
Comedian
WORLD’S EVENTS
Day by Day, on the Kingscope (time permitting)
3–ALVARETTAS–3
In their Original Comedy Act, “I CAN’T SHUT MY MOUTH.”
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
Gallery, 3d
E. Doors, 4d
SHORTLY: “AND VERY NICE TOO”
Ring Up and Book your Seats Early.
Telephone 1930.
Box Office at Theatre open daily from 11 TO 4 & 7 TO 10.
No money returned.
Seats Not Guaranteed.
The Management reserves to themselves the right of refusing admission.
No Shooting or Whistling—Offenders will be immediately expelled.
All Children must be paid for.
Late Transport Information
LATE
Tay Bridge Station for Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, Arbroath, 11.16 Daily (except Saturday 11.21)
Tay Bridge Station for St. Andrews, 9.45 (except Thursday and Saturday)
East Station for Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Barry, Carnoustie, 10.45 Daily; Arbroath 10.10 (10.45 Saturday only)
LATE BOATS
To Newport — 8.45, 9.45, 10.45