King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 22 December 1913

Large red, blue, and white theatre poster for the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, advertising the Christmas pantomime Robinson Crusoe from 22 December 1913. The poster features the production title in oversized red lettering, lists the cast and performance dates, and promotes a full London chorus, ballet, and speciality act, the Six Dollars. — King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 22 December 1913. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 22 December 1913

This poster advertises Dundee’s Christmas pantomime Robinson Crusoe, presented by Harry Burns from 22 December 1913 for a two-week run. Featuring a large cast, chorus, ballet, speciality acts, and elaborate scenery, the production offered festive family entertainment at the height of the Edwardian theatre season.

Production date: Dec 1913

Museum number: MH/KT/039

Source collection: Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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Associated location: King’s Theatre (1909 – )

Notes:

KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE

Lessees
Manager and Licensee

DUNDEE THEATRES, LTD.
S. McINTOSH

‘Phone 1930

7 TWICE NIGHTLY 9

Early Doors 6.30 and 8 o’clock.
Ordinary Doors 6.50 and 8.50.

Free List Entirely Suspended

MONDAY, DEC. 22nd 1913, FOR TWO WEEKS

4 MATINEES,

on Dec. 27th and Jan. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, at 2.30

MR HARRY BURNS

PRESENTS HIS

Grand Comic Pantomime,

ROBINSON CRUSOE

Written and Produced by HENRY CURWEN

Dresses by Madame Ophide.
Scenery by W. Maughan.

Songs by special permission of Messrs B. Feldman & Co.
The Star Music Publishing Co.
Messrs Francis Day & Hunter.

CAST

Character	Performer
Robinson Crusoe	Miss VICTORIA CARMEN
Polly Perkins	Miss KITTY TREWHITT
Tommy Bonnie	THE SISTERS ALLEN
Bessie Barr	Miss FLORENCE ELLISTON
Fairy Pearl	Mr JOCK PRESTON
Will Atkins	Mr GEO. PRESTON
Dame Crusoe	Messrs STEWART & MORRIS
Captain Cuttle	Mr PHIL MAITLAND
Captain’s Mate	Mr ARTHUR WILSON
Demon Davy Jones	Mr JOE PAULY
Cannibal King	Mr CECIL BARRETT
Crusoe’s Pet Cat	Mr HERBERT JONES
Man Friday	Mr EDWIN LESTER
1st Pirate	—
2nd Pirate	—

MATINEES

Early Doors 2
Ordinary Doors 2.15
Commence at 2.30

Saturday, Dec. 27th
Thursday, Jan. 1st
Friday, Jan. 2nd
Saturday, Jan. 3rd

Children Half-Price to Saturday Matinees only

HAPPY ATTWOOD as “BILLY CRUSOE”

Citizens, Fish Wives, Sailors, Pirates, Cannibals, etc.

Full London Chorus and Ballet

SPECIALITIES BY THE

SIX DOLLARS

SYNOPSIS OF SCENERY

Scene 1

The Port of Hull

Scene 2

‘Tween Decks

Scene 3

Full Deck of “Saucy Sally”

Scene 4

Davy Jones’ Locker

Scene 5

The Home of Fairy Pearl

Scene 6

The Shores of the Island

Scene 7

Crooks Bureau

Scene 8

The Place where the Cannibals eat you

Scene 9

The Isle of Hullabola

Scene 10

The Palace Road

Scene 11

The Palace of Delight

Production Staff

General Manager — LOUIS BURNS

Acting Manager — Mr HARRY GRIFFITHS

Producer and Stage Manager — Mr HENRY CURWEN

Carpenter — Mr WILL PASS

Wardrobe Mistress — Madame BASS

Advance Agent — Mr W. CHAMBERS

Secretary for Mr Harry Burns’ Enterprises — Mr HENRY F. CORNFORTH

PRICES

Boxes — 10/6

Box Seats — 2/6

Orchestra Stalls
Early Doors, 1/9 — 1/6

Stalls & Circle
Early Doors, 1/3 — 1/-

Pit
Early Doors, 9d — 6d

Gallery
Early Doors, 4d — 3d

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 to substitute turns if necessary. No Smoking or Whistling—Offenders will be immediately expelled.)

LATE BOATS

(Bottom timetable text is partially cut off and not completely legible in the image.)