King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 03 March 1913
Poster
King’s Theatre and Hippodrome Poster, Dundee, 1913
Object details
- Object type
- Poster
- Production date
- Mar 1913
- Dimensions
- 89.0 x 43.0 cm
- Museum number
- MH/KT/003
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
Poster advertising the variety programme headed by Olga and the Diving Norins, billed as sensational diving performers, at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome during the week beginning 3 March 1913. The bill also featured comedians, musicians, novelty acts and the performing horse Mascot.
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, March 3rd, 1913, and during the Week
The Most Sensational Divers the World Has Ever Seen
OLGA AND THE DIVING NORINS
(Poster illustration featuring Olga and the Diving Norins.)
Olga Norin
Is acknowledged by the Press and Public of America and the Continent to have the most perfect figure of any lady who has appeared on any stage.
Morton & Elliott
Phenomenal Paper Manipulator | Harmonica Players and Vocalists
Fred Lincoln
Who Presents his Songs in Quaint Personalities
Ellis Barricton
Vocalist
Orpheus
Instrumental Speciality
The World’s Events
Day by Day on the Kingscope (Time permitting)
Ethel Loftus
Character Comedienne
Mascot
The White Beauty – Best Educated Horse in the World
Mr Edgar K. Favelle
Presents the Latest Concert and High-Class Vaudeville Company in the New Scenic Sketch entitled
WEDGEWOOD BLUE
Produced by Herbert Caldermore.
Music by Tom Sutton.
Dresses by Clarkson.
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