King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 19 October 1914

Poster

Object details

Object type: Poster
Production date: Oct 1914
Dimensions: 84.0 x 43.0 cm
Museum number: MH/KT/087

Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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The object’s story

Object Description

This poster advertises I’ve Seen the ’Arem, a musical burlesque presented by Frank Rubens & Co. at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome. The production featured comedian Dan Clark, entertainer Scotch Kelly, a troupe of Moorish dancers, four giant Nubians, and a chorus of forty performers. The programme also included “Actual Films from the Front.”

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. 19th, 1914, And during the Week

FRANK RUBENS & CO. PRESENT

A MUSICAL FARCICAL BURLESQUE,

I’VE SEEN THE ‘AREM

IN THREE MAGNIFICENT SCENES

Written by ARTHUR BRANSCOMBE (Author of “Morocco Bound.”)

Lyrics by ADRIAN ROSS and ARTHUR BRANSCOMBE.
Music by F. OSMOND CARR, Mus. Doc.
Choruses arranged by GEORGE SHIRLEY.

The Cast Includes

DAN CLARK

Mr Bryan O’Sullivan
Mr Jack Crighton
Mr James Kurry

Miss Dulcie Dalmar
Miss Marjorie Gordon
Miss Adelina Amarra

Miss Ethel Entwhistle
Miss Bijou Dreno

and

SCOTCH KELLY

Fareesha Troupe of Moorish Dancers.
Four Giant Nubians.

Chorus of 40 English Beauties

From the West End Theatres.

Artistically Perfect.
Gorgeous Scenery and Dresses.

Entire Production Produced under the Direction of Mr Frank Rubens.

General Manager (for Frank Rubens & Co.) — Mr Stanley C. May

ACTUAL FILMS FROM THE FRONT

The Famous Musical Comedy Artiste

VERONICA BRADY

(From George Edwardes’ and Robert Courtneidge’s Principal Companies.)

A Comedienne of the First Rank, in Comedy Songs and Quaint Ideas.

DU CALION

The Loquacious Laddie on the Tottering Ladder.

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

Ring Up and Book your Seats Early.
Telephone 1930.

Box Office at Theatre open daily from 11 TO 4 & 7 TO 10.

No money returned.
Seats not guaranteed.
The Management reserve the right of refusing admission.
No Shooting or Whistling—Offenders will be immediately expelled.
All Children must be paid for.

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)