Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 31 March 1913
This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 31 March 1913. Headlined by celebrated song character impersonator Albert Chevalier, the bill also featured comedian Venie Clements, burlesque actress Lily Burnand, baritone James Dixon, and Graham Moffat’s Scottish comedy The Concealed Bed.
Production date: Mar 1913
Museum number: MH/KT/010
Source collection: Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
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Associated location:
King’s Theatre (1909 – )
Notes:
Twice Nightly at 6:50 and 9:00 p.m. Early Doors: 6:30 and 8:00 p.m.
KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE
Twice Nightly at 6:50 and 9:00 p.m. Early Doors: 6:30 and 8:00 p.m.
Ordinary Doors: 6:40 and 8:50 p.m. Monday, March 31, 1913, and during the week Owing to the enormous length of the program, the first performance will commence at 6:50 p.m. Free List Entirely Suspended The Management are proud to have secured the services of the most brilliant and popular star in the entertainment world:
ALBERT CHEVALIER
In selections from his repertoire of song character impersonations.
Also Appearing
Venie Clements
Versatile comedienne in songs and children’s stories.
Lily Burnand
Burlesque actress, in all her latest successes.
James Dixon
The Lancashire baritone.
The Brandons
Character comedy musical speciality.
Ted Mercell
Burlesque comedian and roller-skate dancer.
World’s Events
Day by day on the Kingscope (time permitting).
Eve Dickson
Songs and stories at the piano.
Edie Gray and Boys
In a novel vocal and dancing speciality.
Special Attraction
Return Visit of Graham Moffat’s Company of Scottish Players
THE CONCEALED BED
By Graham Moffat, author of Bunty Pulls the Strings.
Next Week
May Moore-Duprez
Prices
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Boxes: 10s 6d
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Box Seats: 2s 6d
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Orchestra Stalls: 1s 6d
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Stalls & Circle: 1s
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Pit: 6d
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Gallery: 3d