King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 13 April 1914
Poster
King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 13 April 1914
Object details
- Object type
- Poster
- Production date
- Apr 1914
- Dimensions
- 84.0 x 43.0 cm
- Museum number
- MH/KT/060
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
Vibrant poster advertising Splash Me, J. Turner’s seaside revue, performed at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome during the week beginning 13 April 1914. Promoted as a spectacular water-themed production featuring “30 Beautiful Bathing Belles” and 20,000 gallons of real water, the bill reflects the lavish entertainment and visual spectacle popular in British variety theatres on the eve of the First World War.
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.
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:
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Sunnytoasts — Slim Girls
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Frankish — Shy Girls
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Laughable — Sweet Girls
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Artistic — Sly Girls
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Snappy — Plump Girls
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Harps — Proud Girls
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Mirthful — Prim Girls
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Entertaining — Nice Girls
Additional attractions:
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YOU MUST NOT MISS
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THE DARING DARLINGS
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Shooting the Chute
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Playing Water Polo
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Parading the Pier
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Walking the Great Pole
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THE TOWN TOGS
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In the Flapper Frocks
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In Perilous Plunges
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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.”