King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 24 March 1913

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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 24 March 1913

Large red, blue, and white theatre poster for the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, advertising a variety programme beginning 24 March 1913. The poster is dominated by the name “Albert Whelan” in oversized red lettering and lists supporting performers including Ray Wallace, Evelyn Tyser, Jack Lorimer, Jenkins Bros., Stella Stahl, The Two Lillies, and the acrobatic Lorch Family
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 24 March 1913. Local history Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.
Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 24 March 1913

This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 24 March 1913. Headlined by celebrated music hall entertainer Albert Whelan, the bill also featured vocalist Ray Wallace, violinist Evelyn Tyser, comedian Jack Lorimer, acrobats the Lorch Family, and dancers The Two Lillies.

Production date: Mar 1913
Museum number: MH/KT/001
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
Twice Nightly at 7 and 9
Early Doors 6.30 and 8 o’clock
Ordinary Doors 6.50 and 8.50
Monday, March 24th, 1913, and during the Week
Welcome Return to Dundee of the Famous Entertainer
ALBERT WHELAN
Miss Ray Wallace
The Well-known Star Mimic of Stars
Miss Evelyn Tyser
The Eminent Violinist, direct from the London Pavilion
Jack Lorimer
The Hielan’ Laddie
Jenkins Bros.
The Limit in Comedy Acrobatic Eccentricity
The 2 Lillies
Speciality Mirror Dancers
Stella Stahl
The Smart Soubrette
The World’s Events
Day by Day, on the Kingscope (Time permitting)
The Unrivalled Risley Acrobats, in a Scene of Gorgeous Magnificence
LOCH FAMILY
Supreme Wonders of Acrobatic Excellence
Next Week
ALBERT CHEVALIER
Prices
  • Boxes: 10s 6d
  • Box Seat: 2s 6d
  • Orchestra Stalls: 1s 6d
  • Stalls & Circle: 1s
  • Pit: 6d
  • Gallery: 3d
Early Door charges:
  • Orchestra Stalls: 1s 9d
  • Stalls & Circle: 1s 3d
  • Pit: 9d
  • Gallery: 4d
Telephone 1930
Ring up and book your seats early.
Box Office at Theatre open daily from 11 to 4 and 7 to 10.
No money returned. Seats not guaranteed unless paid for.
No shouting or whistling—offenders will be immediately expelled.