King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 30 June 1913
Poster
King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 30 June 1913
Object details
- Object type
- Poster
- Production date
- Jun 1913
- Dimensions
- 89.0 x 43.0 cm
- Museum number
- MH/KT/020
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 30 June 1913. Headlined by Moller’s Lilliputians, a troupe of miniature performers presenting a range of acrobatic, illusion, and novelty acts, the bill also featured comedian Kitty Stewart, juvenile entertainer Jack Marks, musician Doroswami, and the trampoline act The Three Ernests.
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, June 30th, 1913, and during the Week
FIRST TIME IN DUNDEE
MOLLER’S LILLIPUTIANS
THE ONLY ACT OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD
Consisting of Three Ladies and Three Gentlemen, all beautiful in appearance and of perfect physique.
Their entertainment comprises:
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Globe Walking
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Lightning Painting
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Illusion Act
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Wire Act
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Acrobatic Dancing Act
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Conjuring Act
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Weight-Lifting Act
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Burlesque Wrestling
Weight, Names, and Ages of the Troupe
| Name | Age | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Mons. Carl | 22 | 65 lb. |
| Mlle. Agnes | 25 | 50 lb. |
| Mlle. Mary | 20 | 38 lb. |
| Mons. Godin | 33 | 58 lb. |
| Mme. Godin | 25 | 62 lb. |
| Mons. William | 18 | 30 lb. |
KITTY STEWART
And a Grand Piano
JACK MARKS
The Smallest Juvenile Comedian in the World
THREE PRESTONS
(Two Brothers and Sister)
In their rustic scena:
“THE VILLAGE OF SHIF’EM.”
Rag-time has no charms for me, sing a Highland Melody.
DOROSWAMI!
A Musician from India
CONWAY GEORGE
In his Vocal and Character Impersonations
HAPPY ATTYWOOD
Comedian. The Man who never Smiles
THE WORLD’S EVENTS
Day by Day on the Kingscope (Time Permitting)
THE THREE ERNESTS
The most Wonderful Comedy Trampoline Act ever presented on the Variety Stage.
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