King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 15 December 1913

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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 15 December 1913

Large red, blue, and white theatre poster for the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, advertising a variety programme beginning 15 December 1913. The poster is dominated by the name “Harry Lauder,” with supporting acts including the Vigoranto Trio, Arthur Astill, May Henderson, Dezso Kordy, and comedy duo Scott and Whaley.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 15 December 1913. Local History Centre, Dundee Central Library.
Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 15 December 1913

This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 15 December 1913. Headlined by popular entertainer Harry Lauder, one of Scotland’s most famous music hall stars, the bill also featured comedians, musicians, speciality acts, and the comedy duo Scott and Whaley.

Production date: Dec 1913
Museum number: MH/KT/036
Source collection: Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
Source collection link: View source collection
Associated location: King’s Theatre (1909 – )
Notes:

KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE

Licensed Manager and Licensee
DUNDEE THEATRES, LTD.
S. McINTOSH
‘Phone 1930
7 TWICE NIGHTLY 9
Early Doors 6.15 and 8 o’clock.
Ordinary Doors 6.50 and 8.50.
‘Phone 1930
Free List Entirely Suspended
MONDAY, DEC. 15th 1913, and during the Week.
MATINEE on Saturday at 2.30
Early Doors 1.45
Ordinary Doors 2.15
HARRY LAUDER
Absolutely Last Appearance prior to World’s Tour.
VIGORANTO TRIO
Classical Gymnasts and Youth Performers
ARTHUR ASTILL
“The Whistling Pierrot-boy”
MAY HENDERSON
The Famous Dusky Comedy Queen.
DEZSO KORDY
The Famous Hungarian ‘Cellist; and Company, including the Canadian Soprano, Miss RENEE THORNE, presenting “A VISION OF HARMONY.”
A Novel, High-Class Musical Act, full of Charm and Melody.
THE WORLD’S EVENTS
Day by Day, on the Kingscope
(Time Permitting)
SCOTT & WHALEY
America’s Greatest Coloured Comedians.
PRICES
BOXES — £1 1/- & 15/-
ORCH. STALLS & GRAND CIRCLE — 2/-
(Early Doors, 2/3)
STALLS & CIRCLE — 1/6
(Early Doors, 1/9)
PIT — 9d
(Early Doors, 1/-)
GALLERY — 4d
(Early Doors, 6d)
Next Week:
HARRY BURNS’ Gorgeous Pantomime
ROBINSON CRUSOE
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.
(Management reserve the right to substitute turns if necessary. No Smoking or Whistling—Offenders will be immediately expelled.)
LATE BOATS
(Lower portion partly obscured; timetable details are not fully legible.)