King’s Theatre poster, 09 December 1918
Poster
King’s Theatre poster, 09 December 1918
Object details
- Object type
- Poster
- Production date
- Dec 1918
- Dimensions
- 84.0 x 43.0 cm
- Museum number
- MH/KT/293
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
Printed theatre poster advertising a variety bill at Dundee’s King’s Theatre for the week beginning 9 December 1918. The programme was headlined by celebrated violinist Alfred Leonard and featured a mixed bill of comedians, singers, acrobats and novelty performers, including Grace Daniel, the Thornton Trio and José Margotte & Aubert.
Transcription
KING’S
THEATRE, DUNDEE
TWICE NIGHTLY
6.40 8.40
MONDAY, 9th DEC., 1918 and during the Week
ALFRED LEONARD
The Celebrated Violinist, assisted by
YVETTE YALAIRE
BILLY & BURKE
In Whirls and Wonders on Wheels
GRACE DANIEL
With Songs at the Piano
THE THORNTON TRIO
(Jean, Bella and Muriel)
In Comedy, Harmony and Dance
GAUMUND BROTHERS
Danish Eccentric Acrobats
KRANTON
In His Novel Comedy Musical Act “Repairing a Piano”
PICTORIAL NEWS
Official Film, Up-to-Date
MARGOTTE & AUBERT
Cosmopolitan Novelty Act
PRICES
Boxes: 2/- (Tax 2/-)
Orchestra Stalls: 1/6 (Tax 4d)
Pit Stalls: 1/- (Tax 3d)
Grand Circle: 1/- (Tax 3d)
Pit: 6d (Tax 2d)
Gallery: 3d (Tax 1d)
LATE TRAINS
Leave Tay Bridge Station at 9 p.m. for Wormit, Newport and Tayport.
Leave Dundee East Station at 9.50 p.m. for Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Carnoustie and Arbroath.