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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 19 May 1913

This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 3 March 1913. The headline attraction was The Circus Girl, a popular musical comedy presented by George Edwardes’ London Gaiety company. Supporting acts included singers, comedians, novelty performers, and acrobats, offering audiences the mix of spectacle and entertainment that characterised Edwardian variety theatre.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 19 May 1913. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

Poster

This poster advertise King’s Theatre and Hippodrome Variety Poster, 1913

Object details

Object type
Poster
Production date
May 1913
Dimensions
89.0 x 43.0 cm
Museum number
MH/KT/014

Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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The object’s story

Object Description

This colourful letterpress poster advertises a variety bill at the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, for the week beginning 19 May 1913. Headline performers included light comedian Phil Parsons, Irish melody entertainers The O’Mahonys, and George Abel in the comedy sketch Three of a Kind. Other acts ranged from singers and comedians to novelty performers.

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, May 19th, 1913, and during the Week
PHIL PARSONS
The Popular Light Comedian
AND
THE O’MAHONYS
In Irish Melodies
First Time in Dundee
E. ROUSBY’S
GREATER LONDON
Scenic Revue in 3 Tableaux
The most artistic spectacular act of the present time, with all the latest light effects and song hits, performed by Betty and Lonie Rousby, original creators of the well-known song “That Mysterious Rag.”
MISS DULCIE KING-LLOYD
(Daughter of the late Arthur Lloyd)
Dainty Comedienne
BILLY BROWN
The Fellow with the Fiddle
EDNA ZORA & CO.
In her beautiful song scena, assisted by Carl Rosini, at the piano.
HARRY ATKINSON
“The Australian Orpheus,” in a monologue of rhymes, introducing his imitations of musical instruments.
THE WORLD’S EVENTS
Day by Day on the Kingscope (Time Permitting)
SISI ET FIFI
Eccentrics
THE CELEBRATED CHARACTER ACTOR
MR GEORGE ABEL
Supported by his renowned London Company, in the greatest comedy sketch ever presented on any music hall stage, entitled
THREE OF A KIND
Thirty Minutes’ Continuous Laughter
Look Out for
MOLLY WELLS
Prices
  • Boxes: 10s 6d
  • Box Seat: 2s 6d
  • Orchestra Stalls: 1s 6d
  • Early Doors (Orchestra Stalls): 1s 9d
  • Stalls & Circle: 1s
  • Early Doors (Stalls & Circle): 1s 3d
  • Pit: 6d
  • Early Doors (Pit): 9d
  • Gallery: 3d
  • Early Doors (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.
All children must be paid for.
No money returned. Seats not guaranteed.
No shouting or whistling—offenders will be immediately expelled.

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King’s Theatre (1909 – )

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