King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 17 February 1913
Poster
King’s Theatre and Hippodrome Poster, Dundee, 1913
Object details
- Object type
- Poster
- Production date
- Feb 1913
- Dimensions
- 89.0 x 43.0 cm
- Museum number
- MH/KT/001
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
Printed poster advertising the variety programme Don’t You Believe It, presented by Harry M. Vernon at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome. Dated 17 February 1913, the bill features performers including Dalton Payne, Marie Pascal, Jack Barker, Mason & Bart, Lillie Langtry and Bert Erroll.
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, February 17th, 1913, and during the Week
Harry M. Vernon presents
DON’T YOU BELIEVE IT
An Entirely New and Novel Sensation, including:
Winnington Barnes, Sylvia Morris, Howard Templeton, and Co.
U.S.A. Cavalry, Infantry, Miners, Cowboys, and Horses.
Scene: A Red Hot Day in the Red Hot State of Nevada, U.S.A.
Music by Sullivan Brooke.
Costumes by John Hyman.
Scenery by Hobbs.
“DON’T YOU BELIEVE IT.”
The Furore of London where it played 20 Consecutive Weeks.
Dalton Payne
and a Piano
Marie Pascal
The Incomparable Little Lady Foot Juggler
Jack Barker
Versatile Comedian, in Vocal Tit-Bits
The Holsons
Harmonising Vocalists
The World’s Events
Day by Day on the Kingscope (Time Permitting)
Mason & Bart
Novelty Gymnasts
Lillie Langtry
“The Electric Spark”
Bert Erroll
The Lady with the “Tettrazini” Voice & Gorgeous Costumes, which are the Talk of every town visited.
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