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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 23 November 1914

This poster advertises a variety programme headlined by Scottish comedian Sammy Shields, known as “The Speakable Scot.” Other attractions included magician Allan Shaw, comedian Lawrence Barclay, a stage production of Nell Gwynne, and musical burlesque performers Rose Sartella & Co. The programme also featured wartime newsreels presented as “Films from the Front,” reflecting the influence of the First World War on popular entertainment.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 23 November 1914. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

Poster

King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 23 November 1914

Object details

Object type
Poster
Production date
Nov 1914
Dimensions
84.0 x 43.0 cm
Museum number
MH/KT/091

Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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The object’s story

Object Description

This poster advertises a variety programme headlined by Scottish comedian Sammy Shields, billed as “The Speakable Scot.” The programme also featured magician Allan Shaw, comedian Lawrence Barclay, a production of Nell Gwynne, and musical burlesque performers Rose Sartella & Co. The inclusion of “Films from the Front” reflects the growing popularity of wartime newsreels in Dundee’s theatres during 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, NOV. 23rd, 1914, And during the Week
SAMMY SHIELDS
SCOTTISH COMEDIAN
The Speakable Scot.

“We have the British Navy keeping Goal.”

ALLAN SHAW
Premier Coin and Card Manipulator.
LAWRENCE BARCLAY
COMEDIAN
ALBERT WYNDHAM & CO.
Supported by the Popular Juvenile Actress, Miss MONA SHEPARD.
In his latest London success, the comedy drama:
NELL GWYNNE
Or, THE KING’S WAGER
A Merry Tale of a Merry Time.
Cast includes:
  • King Charles II — Charles Stuart
  • Albert Wyndham — Lord Poultry
  • Henry Verner
  • Nell Gwynne, an Orange Girl — Miss Mona Shepard
Scenes
  • Nell Gwynne’s Garret in Old Drury Lane
  • The King’s Visit
  • The King’s Wager
  • Nell’s Triumph
WHEELER & WILSON
Refined Comedians, with a Novel Act.
FILMS FROM THE FRONT
ROSE SARTELLA & CO.
In a Musical Burlesque, entitled
“THE PICK OF THE BUNCH.”
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 reserve 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 Stations — 10.40
Late Boats
To Newport — 8.45, 9.45, 10.45
Printer’s imprint (partially visible at foot):
JOHN DURHAM & SON, PRINTERS, 11 & 13 OVERGATE, DUNDEE.

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King’s Theatre (1909 – )

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