King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 24 November 1913

Large red, blue, and white theatre poster for the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, advertising a variety programme beginning 24 November 1913. The poster is dominated by the title “The Great and Original American Ragtime Octette” in oversized red lettering and lists supporting acts including Robert Reilly, Torino, Violet King, Owen Clark, Ernest H. Mills, Dora Sephton, and Sophie Forrest. — King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 24 November 1913. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 24 November 1913

This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 24 November 1913. Headlined by the Great and Original American Ragtime Octette, the bill celebrated the popularity of ragtime music and featured performers including Robert Reilly, Torino, Violet King, Owen Clark, Sophie Forrest, and lightning artist Ernest H. Mills.

Production date: Nov 1913

Museum number: MH/KT/033

Source collection: Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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Associated location: King’s Theatre (1909 – )

Notes:

KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE.

Licensed Manager and Licensee

DUNDEE THEATRES, LTD.
S. McINTOSH

‘Phone 1930

7 TWICE NIGHTLY 9

Early Doors 6.30 and 8 o’clock
Ordinary Doors 6.50 and 8.50

‘Phone 1930

MONDAY, OCT. 6th, 1913, and during the Week.

SPECIAL HOLIDAY COMPANY

EARLY DOORS OPEN ON MONDAY AT 6 O’CLOCK.

ALEXANDER’S RAG-TIME BAND

Full Company of Crack Bandsmen from America, playing all the Latest Rag-time Melodies, including Rubinstein’s Melody in F, and Mendelssohn’s Spring Song in RAG-TIME.

MUSIC SELECTED BY LOUIS HIRSCH OF “HELLO RAGTIME.”

SPRY & MONTI

A Bright and Happy Mixture of Amusement.

Presenting—”The Erratic Songwriter.”

ROSA CROUCH & GEORGE WELCH

That Lively Pair.

JOHN PALEY

England’s Greatest Cornet and Trumpet Virtuoso.
W.R. Regiment.
Late B.M. 6th Batt. Duke of Wellington.
12 Years with the Famous Black Dyke Band.

TOM CHILD

The Famous Yorkshire Tenor

BEATRICE ALLEN

Clever Vocal Comedienne

THE WORLD’S EVENTS

Day by Day on the Kingscope (Time Permitting)

GOBERT BELLING

The Great Continental Clown, presents the Animal Arena, with his Two and Four-Legged Comedians.

COMING SHORTLY:

FRAGSON

SPECIAL PICTURE MATINEES

Monday, 6th Oct.
and during the Week at 2.30

HAMLET

Reduced Prices
No Booking Fee
No Early Doors

Boxes, 10/6
Box Seat, 2/6
Orch. Stalls, 1/6
E. Doors, 1/9
Stalls & Circle, 1/-
E. Doors, 1/3
Pit, 6d
E. Doors, 9d
Gallery, 3d
E. Doors, 4d

Ring Up and Book your Seats Early. Telephone 1930.
Box Office at Theatre open daily from 11 to 4 & 7 to 10.
All Children must be paid for.

(Management reserve the right to substitute turns if necessary. No Smoking or Whistling—Offenders will be immediately expelled.)