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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 25 August 1913

Large red, blue, and white theatre poster for the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, advertising Anniversary Week beginning 25 August 1913. The bill is headlined by Flora Cromer and Binns and Binns, with supporting acts including The Four Casinos, Elsie Malpas, 4-Miradors-4, Alcide Capitaine, Hazel Glade, and The Burnells.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 25 July 1913. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

Poster

King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 25 August 1913

Object details

Object type
Poster
Production date
Jul 1913
Dimensions
89.0 x 43.0 cm
Museum number
MH/KT/029

Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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Object Description

This poster advertises the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome’s Anniversary Week, beginning 25 August 1913. Headlined by entertainer Flora Cromer and comedy duo Binns and Binns, the programme also featured dancers The Four Casinos, comedian Elsie Malpas, acrobatic act 4-Miradors-4, gymnast Alcide Capitaine, and novelty performers The Burnells.

Transcription

KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE.

Lessee, Manager and Licensee: S. McINTOSH
DUNDEE THEATRES, LTD
‘Phone 1930
TWICE NIGHTLY
Early Doors 6.30 and 8 o’clock. Ordinary Doors 6.50 and 8.50
17                                                     9
‘Phone 1930
ANNIVERSARY WEEK
MONDAY, AUG. 25th, 1913, and during the Week.
Welcome Return of
MISS FLORA CROMER
The Brilliant Contralto and Entertainer.
BINNS AND BINNS
The Vagabonds in Comedy and Music.
THE FOUR CASINOS
A Revelation to the Dancing World
ZELLINI
Comedy Juggler
ELSIE MALPAS
COMEDIENNE
4 – MIRADORS – 4
In their Posing and Athletic Novelty.
ALCIDE CAPITAINE
The Perfect Gymnast. A Study of Grace and Physical Culture
HAZEL GLADE
Charming Comedienne.
THE WORLD’S EVENTS
Day by Day on the Kingoscope (Time Permitting)
THE BURNELLS
CRAZY GOLFERS.
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
No waiting for returned seats. No admittance to members in the right of refused seats.
LATEST TRAINS
Day Bridge Station for Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, Arbroath, 11.16 Daily (except Saturday 11.21)
East Station for Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Barry, Carnoustie, 10.45 Daily (except Saturday only) 10.42
LATEST BOATS
Leven 8.45, 9.45, 10.45
No Shooting or Whistling — Quiet is requested. All children must be paid for.

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King’s Theatre (1909 – )

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