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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 31 August 1914

Large red-and-blue poster for the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, advertising a variety bill beginning Monday 31 August 1914. Headlined by Adele Moraw, billed as “The Gay Parisienne,” the programme also features Larola, Harry Atkinson, Lily and Alma Mackenzie, Reg Wentworth, Ida Barr, Ray Horman, The Great Sturling, and Les Carancots. The poster promotes twice-nightly performances and lists admission prices and booking information.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 31 August 1914. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

Poster

King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 31 August 1914

Object details

Object type
Poster
Production date
Aug 1914
Dimensions
84.0 x 43.0 cm
Museum number
MH/KT/080

Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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The object’s story

Object Description

This striking poster advertises a variety bill at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 31 August 1914, just weeks after the outbreak of the First World War. Headlining the programme was Adele Moraw, billed as “The Gay Parisienne,” alongside performers including Larola, Harry Atkinson, Lily and Alma Mackenzie, Reg Wentworth, Ida Barr, Ray Horman, The Great Sturling, and Les Carancots. Printed in bold red and blue lettering, the poster reflects the colourful and competitive style of early twentieth-century music hall advertising. It also highlights the theatre’s twice-nightly performances and popular entertainment offered to Dundee audiences during a period of profound international uncertainty.

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, AUG. 31st, 1914, And during the Week
ADELE MORAW
THE GAY PARISIENNE.
LAROLA
The Clever Man with Funny Ways.
HARRY ATKINSON
The Australian Orpheus, in his Marvellous Imitations of Musical Instruments.
LILY & ALMA MACKENZIE
Australian Vocalists, from the Empire Theatre, London.
REG WENTWORTH
In Light Comedy Selections.
IDA BARR
Vocal Comedienne.
RAY HORMAN
Specialty Dancer.
THE WORLD’S EVENTS
Day by Day on the Kingscope (Time permitting)
THE GREAT STRALING
The Humaniken Eleotra, Presenting a Modern Miniature Music Hall.
LES CARANCOTS
In a Dance Scene, “THE DREAM OF SUZANNE.”
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 reserves to themselves 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
West Station for Perth and Edinburgh — 10.40
East Station for Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Barry, Carnoustie — 10.45 Daily; Arbroath 10.10 (10.45 Saturday only)
Late Boats
To Newport — 8.45, 9.45, 10.45
Printer’s imprint:
JOHN DURHAM & SON, PRINTERS, 13 OVERGATE, DUNDEE.

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King’s Theatre (1909 – )

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