People’s Palace poster, 11 May 1891

People’s Palace poster, 11 May 1891

Object name: People's Palace poster, 11 May 1891

This colourful theatre poster advertises a week of variety entertainment at the People’s Palace, Lochee Road, Dundee, beginning on 11 May 1891. Featuring headline acts including Maud Distin, the Sisters Le Blanche, Farrell and Willmot, the Zetina Troupe, Frankie Milton, Lingard, and Kennette.

Dimensions: 89.0 x 42.5 cm
Production date: May 1891
Museum number: MH/PPL/1
Source collection: Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
Notes:

THE PEOPLE’S PALACE
LOCHEE ROAD, DUNDEE

Proprietors: …………………………………. Messrs LIVERMORE BROS.
General Manager: …………………………… MR ERNEST SHELDON
Acting Manager: …………………………….. MR GLEM. FISHER, 1 Commercial Street

THE EMPIRE OF SCOTLAND
MONDAY, 11th MAY, 1891,

AND EVERY EVENING DURING THE WEEK

Starring Engagement, and First Appearance in Dundee of the Great

MAUD DISTIN
THE LADY BARITONE

This Lady has created the greatest sensation in London for the last 6 months, and is sure to establish herself a great Dundee favourite.

Pleasing Success and Last Six Nights of the
SISTERS LE BLANCHE

In Selections from their Repertoire of Specialities

A REFINED VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT
Last Six Nights of The Gems
FARRELL AND WILLMOT

The most Artistic Irish Team of the Times.

Song and Dance Artists and Champion Gag Tellers.

Starring Engagement, for Six Nights only, of the
ZETINA TROUPE

Marvellous Acrobats, whose performance must be seen to be believed.

BRING YOUR WIVES AND FAMILIES
First Appearance of
MISS FRANKIE MILTON

Light Comedy Artiste and Dancer.

First Appearance for Six Nights only, of EDWARD
LINGARD

The Celebrated Versatile Comedian and Dancer.

THE PALACE STILL LEADS THE WAY
Last Six Nights and Terrific Success of The
FORREST COMBINATION

and First Production here of one of the Most Successful Domestic Sketches, entitled

IS MARRIAGE A FAILURE.

“They Pushed me in the Mud!”

Grand Starring Engagement of the Marvel of the Present Century
KENNETTE
THE SHOOTING STAR.

From the Royal Aquarium, Empire, and Alhambra, London.

SPECIAL NOTICE. RE-ARRANGED POPULAR PRICES

Gallery ………… 3d.
Pit and Balcony …. 5d.
Second Seats ……. 9d.
Stalls …………. 1s.
Private Boxes …… 2s each person

Doors open at 7.
Commence at 7.30.
Second Seats only at 8.45.

Seats not guaranteed.
No Money Returned.

Strict Order will be Enforced at 7.30. Terminate at 10.15.

NO SHOUTING OR WHISTLING ALLOWED. Offenders will be immediately expelled.

Secretary and Treasurer, Mr Alf Ross

Musical Director Mr L. H. Miller

Stage Manager Mr Jas. Pont