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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 12 October 1914

Large red-and-blue poster for Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome advertising a variety programme beginning 12 October 1914. Headliners include comedian Nixon Grey and illusionist James Jewel, whose act features a “Grand Patriotic Military Spectacle.” Other performers include Webb and Edna Branston, the Billtons, Renniks and Barty, the Sisters Selwyn, Miss Rose Wylie, and Gus Fowler. The poster also promotes the latest war films and twice-nightly performances.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 12 October 1914. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.

Poster

King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 12 October 1914

Object details

Object type
Poster
Production date
Oct 1914
Dimensions
84.0 x 43.0 cm
Museum number
MH/KT/086

Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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Object Description

This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome headlined by comedian Nixon Grey and illusionist James Jewel, whose act featured a “Grand Patriotic Military Spectacle.” Additional performers included Webb and Edna Branston, the Billtons, the Sisters Selwyn, and watchmaker-entertainer Gus Fowler.

Transcription
KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE.
Lessees, Manager and Licensee — S. McINTOSH
DUNDEE THEATRES, LTD.
‘Phone 1930
TWICE NIGHTLY 7 and 9
Early Doors 6.30 and 8 o’clock.
Ordinary Doors 6.50 and 8.50.
MONDAY, OCT. 12th, 1914, And during the Week
The Zig Zag Path
NIXON GREY
COMEDIAN
Engagement of the Sensational
JAMES JEWEL
In his Latest Creation, introducing a Series of Novelties, in Seven Beautiful Scenes, including
A GRAND PATRIOTIC MILITARY SPECTACLE
Solely Invented, Arranged and Composed by JAMES & HERBERT JEWEL of “Change” and “The Haunted Castle” fame.
WEBB & EDNA BRANSTON
In their Military Song Scena,
“THE BATTLE EVE”
Soldier and Red Cross Nurse.
Special Scenery and Effects.
THE BILLTONS
(MADGE and MAX)
In a Humorous Mélange of Comedy and Vocalism.
RENNIKS & BARTY
Presenting their Unique Conversational and Dancing Act.
THE SISTERS SELWYN
Refined Duettists and Dancers.
MISS ROSE WYLIE
Dainty Comedienne and Dancer.
LATEST WAR FILMS
On the Kingscope.
The Latest London Novelty
GUS FOWLER
THE WATCH KING
Who will manufacture Watches by a Special Process of his own.
“INGERSOLL” Watches are used exclusively by Mr Fowler in his Original and Bewildering Act, which pleases and astonishes in a most remarkable manner. Absolutely the only act of its kind in the world.
Prices
Boxes — 10s 6d
Box Seat — 2s 6d
Orch. Stalls — 1s 6d
E. Doors — 1s 9d
Stalls & Circle — 1s
E. Doors — 1s 3d
Pit — 6d
E. Doors — 9d
Gallery — 3d
E. Doors — 4d
NEXT WEEK:
SCOTCH KELLY
“I’ve Seen the ‘Arem”
In Sumptuous and Tremendous Production.
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.
No money returned.
Seats not guaranteed.
The Management reserve the right of refusing admission.
No Shooting or Whistling—Offenders will be immediately expelled.
Late Trains
Tay Bridge Station for Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, Arbroath — 11.16 Daily (except Saturday 11.21)
Tay Bridge Station for St Andrews — 10.55
East Station for Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Barry, Carnoustie — 10.45 Daily; Arbroath 10.10 (10.45 Saturday only)
West Station for Perth and Intermediate Stations — 10.40
Late Boats
To Newport — 8.45, 9.45, 10.45
Printer’s imprint:
JOHN DURHAM & SON, PRINTERS, 11 & 13 OVERGATE, DUNDEE.

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King’s Theatre (1909 – )

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