King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, 31 January 1916
Poster
King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, 31 January 1916, Local History Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
Object details
- Object type
- Poster
- Production date
- Jan 1916
- Dimensions
- 89 x 43 cm
- Museum number
- MH/KT/146
Source collection
Local History Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Transcription
KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE
Twice Nightly: 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm
Early Doors: 6.30 pm and 8.00 pm
Ordinary Doors: 6.50 pm and 8.50 pm
Monday, 31 January 1916, and During the Week
Miss Florrie Forde’s Grand Annual Pantomime
JACK & JILL
Written and produced by Gilbert Payne
Record Star Cast Includes
Miss Florrie Forde
as “Peter Piper” (an aeronaut)
Mr Gilbert Payne
as “Sammy Oatcake”
Other Characters
| Character | Performer |
|---|---|
| Jack and Jill, his younger sister and brother | Tiny & Mite |
| Dame Durdon, Peter’s Mother | Mr Fred Anderson |
| Tommy Dedd, Foreman of the Works | The Records (Mona & Dora) |
| Marjorie Primrose, his Sweetheart | Mr Walter Aubrey |
| Sir Raey Daye, a Boisterous Knight | Miss Mollie Maguire |
| Sunshine, his Daughter | Miss Ethel Errol |
| Sir Billiard Chalk, a Bit of a Pot | Miss Kitty Coens |
| Miss Caddie Links, a Bit of a Tee Sir (Teaser) | Miss Maisie Gray |
| Sir Tennis Court, always on the Racket | Miss Florence Leonard |
| Fairy Crystal, the Spirit of the Well | The Swansons |
| Jevvom, the Bad Lads of the Village | Mr Lawrence Wright |
| Josom | Mr Harry E. Wrench |
| Matt, the Miller | Mr Norman Lester |
| Tucker, fond of his Grub | |
| Bumpsus, a Jovial Sort |
Matinée
Saturday, 5 February
At 2.30 pm
Early Doors: 1s 4d
Ordinary Doors: 2s 1d
Children Half-Price Matinée Only (Gallery Excepted)
Miss Nellie Anderson’s Troupe of Lady Dancers
THE EIGHT DOLLARS
Synopsis of Scenery
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The Village of Floraldene
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On the Road to the Fairy Well
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The Fairy Well on the Hill
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The Pawnbroking Office
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Laburnum Land
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Exterior of the Lucky Horseshoe
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Shoeland
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Anteroom in the Palace
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The Palace of Flowers
Full London Chorus and Augmented Orchestra
Under the direction of Mr Tom Lewis
Admission Prices
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Boxes: 15s
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Box Seat: 3s
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Orchestra Stalls: 1s 6d
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Booked & Reserved or Early Doors: 2s
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Grand Circle: 1s
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Booked & Reserved: 1s 6d
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Early Doors: 1s 3d
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Pit: 6d
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Early Doors: 9d
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Gallery: 3d
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Early Doors: 4d
Late Trains
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Tay Bridge Station for Tayport and Newport: 10.45 pm
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Tay Bridge Station for Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, Arbroath: 11.07 pm
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East Bridge Station for St Andrews: 9.45 pm
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Tay Bridge Station for Leuchars, Cupar, etc.: 10.50 pm (Thursdays only)
Late Boats
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To Newport: 8.45 pm, 9.45 pm, 10.45 pm.
JOHN Durham & SON, PRINTERS, 11 & 13 OVERGATE, DUNDEE