King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 28 April 1913
Poster
King’s Theatre and Hippodrome Poster, Dundee, 1913
Object details
- Object type
- Poster
- Production date
- Apr 1913
- Dimensions
- 89.0 x 43.0 cm
- Museum number
- MH/KT/011
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
Advertising poster for the week beginning 28 April 1913, featuring Erard’s Vaudevillians, a touring company presenting elaborate musical and variety performances. The programme also included singers, comedians, ventriloquists and novelty acts.
Transcription
KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE
Twice Nightly at 7 and 9
Early Doors 6.30 and 8 o’clock
Ordinary Doors 6.50 and 8.50
Monday, April 28th, 1913, and during the Week
ERARD’S
GREAT COMPANY OF
VAUDEVILLIANS
Who will interpret a series of beautiful song scenes in the
MOST ELABORATE SETTING IN VAUDEVILLE
The entire production has been written, arranged, and produced by
ERARD
The King of Author-Composers
One of the most melodious writers and producers. Whose name has become a household word throughout England and America as the author-composer of Miss Zona Sury’s dainty songs.
A chorus of trained voices. Each member an artiste.
Manager and Musical Director: Walter Erard
Nellie Nora
Dainty Instrumental Act
Vera Rochdale
Vocalist and Dancer
Russell Carr
The Military Ventriloquist
Agnes Tina
A Mimic
Russell Brandow
The Original Brownie from Dixie
Norbreck & Fraser
The Artistic Singers, Soprano and Contralto
SAMAROFF
AND MISS SONIA
The Russian Peasants, introducing “A Sunny Afternoon in their Native Land.”
GABY REVETTE
The Beautiful French Model, presents a series of poses in representation of the World’s most Famous Ancient and Contemporary Art Treasures.
Prices
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Boxes: 10s 6d
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Box Seat: 2s 6d
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Orchestra Stalls: 1s 6d
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Early Doors (Orchestra Stalls): 1s 9d
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Stalls & Circle: 1s
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Early Doors (Stalls & Circle): 1s 3d
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Pit: 6d
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Early Doors (Pit): 9d
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Gallery: 3d
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Early Doors (Gallery): 4d