King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 29 September 1913

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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 29 September 1913

Large red, blue, and white theatre poster for the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, advertising a variety programme beginning 29 September 1913. The bill is headlined by comedian George Graves in Koffo of Bond Street, with supporting performers including Dorothy Tancredi, Flora Carlton, Florrie Forde, and the novelty act Upmann, “the man who grows whilst you watch him.” Bold block lettering dominates the design, typical of Edwardian theatre advertising.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 29 September 1913. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.
Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 29 September 1913

This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 29 September 1913. The bill was headed by comedian George Graves in the popular sketch Koffo of Bond Street, alongside singer Florrie Forde, soprano Dorothy Tancredi, and the novelty performer Upmann, billed as “the man who grows whilst you watch him.”

Production date: Sep 1913
Museum number: MH/KT/023
Source collection: Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
Source collection link: View source collection
Associated location: King’s Theatre (1909 – )
Notes:
KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE.
DUNDEE THEATRES, LTD
S. McINTOSH
Lessee, Manager and Licensee
‘Phone 1930
7 TWICE NIGHTLY 9
Early Doors 6.30 and 8 o’clock.
Ordinary Doors 6.50 and 8.50.
‘Phone 1930
MONDAY, SEPT. 29th, 1913, and during the Week.
The Famous Drury Lane Theatre Royal Comedian, who was honoured by Command to appear before their Majesties the King and Queen at Knowsley Hall on July 7th,
GEORGE GRAVES
AND COMPANY, IN
“KOFFO OF BOND STREET.”
One of the funniest farces of recent years.
George Graves as a Crystal Gazer is the Limit in the Occult.
Return Visit of
PAT, DORIS & AVICE
In their Dainty, Vocal, and Instrumental Act
DOROTHY TANCREDI
Operatic Soprano
A NOVELTY. A NOVELTY. A NOVELTY.
An Amazing Physical Phenomenon.
A Puzzle which Baffles the Medical Profession.
UPMANN
THE MAN WHO GROWS WHILST YOU WATCH HIM
UPMANN can increase his height from normal to six inches, can extend the length of his arm from six to ten inches beyond the normal, and his legs six to eight inches.
WATCH HIM GROW.
FLORA CARLTON
Australia’s Dainty Comedienne
THE WORLD’S EVENTS
Day by Day on the Kingoscope (Time Permitting)
FLORRIE FORDE
The World’s Greatest Chorus Singer, in her Latest Successes, including “Jeremiah,” “The way the wind blows,” “Hold your hand out, naughty boy,” &c., &c.
Next Week:
ALEXANDER’S RAG-TIME BAND
FRAGSON IS COMING
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.
No shooting or whistling. Offenders will be immediately expelled.
No money returned. Seats not guaranteed. The Management reserve the right of refusing admission.