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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 11 August 1913

Large red, blue, and white theatre poster for the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, advertising a variety programme beginning 11 August 1913. The poster is dominated by the name “Signor Arvi” and promotes The Great Arvi Mystery, an illusion show featuring elaborate magical effects. Supporting acts include Maudi Gray, The Motley Four, Allan Shaw, Cole de Losse, Helm and Cozen, and Gertrude Lester. Bold oversized lettering and strong colour contrasts typify Edwardian theatre advertising.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 11 August 1913. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

Poster

King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 11 August 1913

Object details

Object type
Poster
Production date
Aug 1913
Dimensions
89.0 x 43.0 cm
Museum number
MH/KT/027

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 at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 11 August 1913. The headline attraction was Signor Arvi, an Italian illusionist presenting The Great Arvi Mystery, alongside comedians, singers, speciality acts, and musical comedy performer Gertrude Lester.

Transcription
KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE.
Lessees
Manager and Licensee
DUNDEE THEATRES, LTD.
S. McINTOSH
‘Phone 1930
TWICE NIGHTLY
7 Early Doors 6.30 and 8 o’clock.
Ordinary Doors 6.50 and 8.50 9
‘Phone 1930
MONDAY, AUG. 11th, 1913, and during the Week.
FREE LIST ENTIRELY SUSPENDED.
EXPENSIVE ENGAGEMENT OF
SIGNOR ARVI
The ITALIAN ILLUSIONIST, who presents THE GREAT
ARVI MYSTERY
(ROYAL LETTERS PATENT)
The Sensation of England and America.
The Illusion that baffled the President
Presented by SIGNOR ARVI, the Inventor. His Latest and Greatest American Production.
In his Wonderful, Bewildering, Spectacular Illusion, one sees the human form divine in all its beauty and splendour, created out of nothing, from thin air, from the centre of a fully lighted stage. There is nothing whatever between these beautiful female figures and the audience; no screens or drapery, no cabinets are closed, the figures move out—
Beautiful Women — Magnificent Electrical Effects — Gorgeous Scenery
EVERY EVENING these beautiful representations will be changed and new sensations added at every performance. Some of the most beautiful living women are introduced in this marvellous mystery.
THE GREAT TEMPLE OF MYSTERY.
Will produce Twelve Effects each performance, during the week the following will be presented—
  1. The Mysterious Lady
  2. Ruth and Naomi
  3. Rock of Ages
  4. La Pose Parisienne
  5. After the Bath
  6. Rebecca
  7. In California
  8. Venus La Milo
  9. Bathing
  10. Hall of Psyche
  11. Pygmalion Galatea
  12. Aurora
  13. Light
  14. Hope
  15. The Cave Nymph
  16. Charing
  17. Veiled
  18. Fire
  19. The Blue Cave
  20. Venus
  21. Happy Holland
  22. La Gazelle
  23. The Wild Waves
  24. Cleopatra
  25. The Helpless
  26. Annihilation
  27. The Wave
  28. Ayesha
  29. The Last Shot
  30. Justice
  31. Soldier’s Friend
  32. Bubbles
Music. — Science. — Art. — Mystery.
MAUDI GRAY
Chorus Comedienne
THE MOTLEY FOUR
First-Class Vocalists, in Humorous Interludes.
ALLAN SHAW
Premier Coin and Card Manipulator.
COLE DE LOSSE
The DIFFERENT Wire Act
HELM & COZEN
Comedy Duo
RIOTS IN JOHANNESBURG
Depicted on the Kingscope
GERTRUDE LESTER
The Popular Musical Comedy Artiste.
Boxes, 10/6; Box Seat, 2/6; Orch. Stalls, 1/6; E. Doors, 1/9;
Stalls & Circle, 1/-; E. Doors, 1/3; 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
All Children must be paid for
No money returned.
Seats Not Guaranteed.
The Management reserve the right of refusing admission.
No Shooting or Whistling—Offenders will be immediately expelled.

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King’s Theatre (1909 – )

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