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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 07 September 1914

Colourful red, blue, and white poster for Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome advertising Le Petit Cabaret from 7 September 1914. The bill is headed by American comedienne Hilda Glyder and features variety performers including Will Lacey, Geordie Lackie, Irene May, Doraswami, and Jennie Hartley. Large block lettering dominates the design, with details of performance times, ticket prices, and travel connections printed at the bottom.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome,King's Theatre and Hippodrome, 07 September 1914 . Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

Poster

King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 07 September 1914

Object details

Object type
Poster
Production date
Sep 1914
Dimensions
84.0 x 43.0 cm
Museum number
MH/KY/081

Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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Object Description

This vibrant music hall poster advertises Le Petit Cabaret, a Parisienne-American song revue starring American comedienne Hilda Glyder. The bill also featured cycling comedian Will Lacey, Dundee entertainer Geordie Lackie, vocalist Irene May, Indian musician Doraswami, and comedienne Jennie Hartley. Printed in bold red and blue type, the poster reflects the variety and spectacle of Dundee’s entertainment scene at the beginning 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, SEPT. 7th, 1914, And during the Week
THE FIRST AND BEST OF ALL BIG REVUES
A Parisienne-American Song Revuette, introducing
MISS HILDA GLYDER
AMERICA’S LEADING COMEDIENNE, in
LE PETIT CABARET
Direct from the OXFORD MUSIC HALL, London, W.
Also Featuring
HARRY PEARCE & VERA VERONICA
In Marvellous Imitations of the World-Famous Dancers, Pavlova and Mordkin.
WILLIAM HOLLIST
The Acme of Quaintness and Originality.
CLAUDE ANDERSON
Tenor Vocalist.
MISS NAN FOSTER
Soprano Vocalist.
And Full West-End London Co.
The Production Staged by JACK HASKELL
WILL LACEY
America’s Popular Cycling Comedian.
Acknowledged by Press and Public to be the World’s Greatest Master of the Single Wheel.
Dundee’s Own
GEORDIE LACKIE
Scotch Comedian and Expert Piper.
MISS IRENE MAY
The Charming and Talented Vocalist.
DORASWAMI
The Only Great Indian Musician.
THE WORLD’S EVENTS
Day by Day on the Kingscope (Time Permitting).
JENNIE HARTLEY
The Up-to-the-Minute Comedienne.
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
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 Trains
Tay Bridge Station for Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, Arbroath — 11.16 Daily (except Saturday 11.21)
Tay Bridge Station for St Andrews — 10.55
East Station for Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Barry, Carnoustie — 10.45 Daily; Arbroath 10.10 (10.45 Saturday only)
West Station for Perth and Intermediate Station — 10.40
Late Boats
To Newport — 8.45, 9.45, 10.45
Printer’s imprint:
JOHN DURHAM & SON, PRINTERS, 11 & 13 OVERGATE, DUNDEE.

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King’s Theatre (1909 – )

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