DUNDEE
MUSIC HALL
AND OPERA HOUSE,
FOOT OF CASTLE STREET, (NEAR THE ROYAL ARCH),
Licensed According to Act of Parliament, Victoria 6 and 7, cap. 68.
Lessee & Manager, … Mr W. McFARLAND, 10 Shore Terrace, Dundee.

Unparalleled Attraction! On MONDAY MARCH 11, 1872
Will be produced the greatest of all Scottish Burlesques, with the ne plus ultra of National Titles,
THE THISTLE & RAMPANT LION!
Illustrating the origin of our Caledonian Motto
“Nemo me impune lacessit,”
AND EMBLEMS, SPECIALLY WRITTEN FOR THIS POPULAR HALL
BY MR. WILLIAM LOWE.

New and Magnificent Scenery … by Mr JOHN PACEY
Music Composed and Arranged … by Mr EDWIN M‘CANN
Dances and Pantomimic Action … by Mr CHRISTY MILAR
Appointments and Machinery … by Mr CHARLES E. RAINFORTH
New and Appropriate Costumes … by Mrs WALKER
The Production directed by the Author, under the immediate superintendence of MR. W. M’FARLAND

On MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1872
AND EVERY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, will be performed (preceded by other Entertainments) The original and National Extravaganza of
THISTLE AND RAMPANT LION

Or, the Danish Two-Headed Monster and the Oracle of Caledon.
Written by Mr WM. LOWE, Author of “Halloween,” “Lord Ullin’s Daughter,” &c.

TITLE AND BILL REGISTERED

CALEDONIANS

Kenneth (Prince o’ Scots) … Miss FANNY WALLIS

Macathemacks (the sept of every May) … Mr KEYNICK

Macslenghterhim (the name implies character) … Mr JONES

The Red Rampant Lion (see photo on bill) … Mr C. MILLAR

The Thistle illustrated by … Miss I. GIMMEL

Spirit of the Storm … Mr LINDEN TRAVERS

DANES

Haco, the Dane (a Cousin of Hamlet) … Mr J. B. HARVEY

Ravenido (his Generalissimo) … MR CHARLES E. RAINFORTH

Blundertongue (one who is afraid to speak) … Mr SILENCE

THE TWO-HEADED MONSTER

(Its first appearance on any stage)

Monster’s First Head, and sensible one … Mr GORDON ASHTON
Monster’s Second Head, and stupid one … Mr WILLIAM LOWE
The Oracle of Caledon … Miss WRAITH

SCENE I.—HEBRIDEAN ROCKY SHORE
Danish Ships in a gale – Spirit of the Storm appears – Invocation to the Elements – Danish Chorus – The landing – Monster appears – The sea-sick Generalissimo – Princess Kennawha – A prisoner – Wine and Wassail – The march to meet the Caledonians.

SC. II.—HOWLET HAUGH!
Kenneth worn and weary – Intelligence of the invasion – The monster and prisoner – Macathemacks – The resolve—The ‘Whistler o’er the lave o’t’

SCENE III.—STAFFA – FINGAL’S CAVE!
The treasure – The mysterious voice – Bravery and Oracle –  Kenneth kens something – The monster -Appearance of THE RED LION – The monster torn to pieces – STARTLING REVERLATION – THE ORACLE OF CALEDON

SCENE IV.—OSSIAN’S CATARACT
The battle – The Prince and the Lion – ‘We’re a nod, nod, noddin’

SCENE V.—KENNETH’S TENT
THE THISTLE – Incidental origin of our motto – “Nemo me Impune Lacessit.”
THE STANDARD FIGHT – VICTORY OF THE CALEDONIANS
SCENE VI.—EMBLAZONED EMBLEMS OF SCOTLAND
IMPOSING TABLEAU.

First Appearance in Dundee of
MR. & MRS. CHARLES YOUNG
The Great Impersonators of English, Scotch, Irish, and American Character.

First Appearance this Season of
PROFESSOR JOHNSON
African Hercules and Trapeze Performer.

Unparalleled Enthusiasm Nightly caused by MESSRS
GULLIVER AND HARROLD
By far the best Negro Comedians that has ever appeared in Dundee – Everybody’s Opinion.
Notwithstanding their great success they can only remain Six Nights longer.

Last Six Nights of
Mr. LINDEN TRAVERS
The Popular Basso.

Last Six Nights of
MISS ALICE CLAYTON
Characteristic Vocalist and Dancer, in conjunction with
Mr. JAMES WILLISON
Scottish Comedian, Vocalist, and Dancer.

Boxes, 1s. Balcony, 9d. Body of Hall, 6d. Back Seats, 4d.
Balcony & Boxes, at Nine o’clock, SIXPENCE.
Doors open at Seven,—to commence at Half-past Seven.
SATURDAYS HALF-AN-HOUR EARLIER.
Police in attendance to preserve order.

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