King’s Theatre poster, 17 June 1918
Poster
King’s Theatre poster, 17 June 1918
Object details
- Object type
- Poster
- Production date
- Jun 1918
- Dimensions
- 84.0 x 43.0 cm
- Museum number
- MH/KT/268
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
Poster advertising a week of variety entertainment at Dundee’s King’s Theatre from 17 June 1918. Topped by comedian Chas. R. Whittle and musician Vasco, the programme featured singers, dancers, comedy acts, and newsreels, illustrating the diverse attractions of music hall entertainment during the First World War.
Transcription
KING’S THEATRE, DUNDEE
PLEASE NOTE
ALTERATION OF PERFORMANCE TIMES UNDER EARLY CLOSING REGULATIONS
MONDAY, 17th JUNE, 1918, and during the Week
CHAS. R. WHITTLE
THE GREAT VERSATILE COMEDIAN
Creator of the popular songs:
“Good-bye-e,” “Dance with your Uncle Joseph,” “Put me amongst the Girls,” etc., etc., in all his latest successes.
VASCO
THE MAD MUSICIAN
The Greatest Instrumentalist in the World.
DOROTHY B. LLOYD
Dainty Comedienne and Dancer
EMILIE LAY & PIANIST
“The Lady with the Golden Voice”
In a Refined Musical Act.
LEO BLISS
“Somewhat” a Comedian.
The Favourite Carnoustie Concert Party Proprietor.
HAY & CRAWFORD
Those Over-the-World Girls, in a Unique Dancing Speciality.
PICTORIAL NEWS
Official Film Up-to-Date
LEO BASTIENS
The Marvellous and Famous Comedy Entertainers
Performance Times:
Twice Nightly
Early Doors, 6.15 & 8 o’clock
Ordinary Doors, 6.30 & 8.30
Ticket prices listed for Boxes, Orchestra Stalls, Pit Stalls, Grand Circle, Pit and Gallery.
Late Trains
Leave Tay Bridge Station at 9 p.m. for Wormit, Newport and Tayport.
Leave Dundee East Station at 9.45 p.m. for Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Carnoustie and Arbroath.