King’s Theatre poster, 30 December 1918
Poster
King’s Theatre poster, 30 December 1918
Object details
- Object type
- Poster
- Production date
- Dec 1918
- Dimensions
- 84.0 x 43.0 cm
- Museum number
- MH/KT/296
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
Printed theatre poster advertising holiday attractions at Dundee’s King’s Theatre for the week beginning 30 December 1918. The programme featured an international variety bill headed by The Hawaiians & Miss Leilani, alongside comedian Bert Harrow, the Mikado Family, Carrie and Eveline, Albion, Helen Charles and Griff.
Transcription
KING’S
THEATRE, DUNDEE
TWICE NIGHTLY
6.40 8.40
MONDAY, 30th DEC., 1918 and during the Week
FREE LIST SUSPENDED ENTIRELY
HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS
ONE MATINEE ONLY
WEDNESDAY JAN. 1 at 2 p.m.
Doors Open 1.30
AN ALL-STAR COMBINATION
THE HAWAIIANS & MISS LEILANI
Vocalists, Instrumentalists and Speciality Dancers, introducing the Original “Hula, Hula” Dance
BERT HARROW
Comedian
THE MIKADO FAMILY
The Amazing Japanese Entertainers
CARRIE AND EVELINE
Duettists, in a Refined Musical Act
ALBION
Trick Balancer and Comedy Musician
PICTORIAL NEWS
Official Film, Up-to-Date
HELEN CHARLES
Entertainer at the Piano
GRIFF
(“Nice Dadda”) and his Comical Baby Doll in “Bubbles and Squeaks”
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)
Reserved and booked-seat prices are also listed for stalls and circle seating.
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.
Printed by John Durham & Son, Printers, 54–73 Overgate, Dundee.
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