Empire Theatre of Varieties poster, 31 December 1900
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Poster
Empire Theatre of Varieties poster, 31 December 1900
Object details
- Object type
- Poster
- Production date
- Dec 1900
- Dimensions
- 78.7 x 24.8 cm
- Museum number
- MH/ETOV/1
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
Printed in red ink on cream paper, this large theatre poster advertises New Year performances at the Empire Theatre of Varieties in Dundee. Announcing shows on 31 December 1900 and 1 January 1901, the bill features a range of popular music hall entertainers, including Marcus Boyle, Ada Whitton, J. T. Daniels and champion boxer Billy Campbell.
Transcription
THE
EMPIRE
THEATRE OF VARIETIES
Rosebank Street, Hilltown, Dundee
Manager: James M. Creighton
Two Houses Nightly
FIRST HOUSE – Doors Opened 6.45; Commence at 7 sharp. SECOND HOUSE – Doors Opened 8.45; Commence at 9 sharp.
GRAND OPENING OF THE ABOVE PLACE OF ENTERTAINMENT
DECEMBER 31ST, 1900 (Hogmanay).
Under the Patronage of Bailie ROBERTSON and the DUNDEE FOOTBALL TEAM
When the following artistes will appear
Grand Illuminated Day Performance, 1st Jan.
(NEW YEAR’S DAY). DOORS OPEN 1.30; COMMENCE AT 2.
ONE WEEK ONLY, THE ORIGINAL COMEDIAN
MARCUS BOYLE
GOOD OLD BOGGS
ONE WEEK ONLY, MISS
ADA WHITTON
CLEVER MALE IMPERSONATOR AND BURLESQUE ACTRESS.
M. EDGAR
IN HIS MARVELLOUS BALANCING TRAPEASE AND ARIEL RING ACT.
THE POPULAR STAR
J.T.
DANIELS
THE NEAT, CLEAN, and CLEVER CHARACTER COMEDIAN
Introducing his Speciality Dance on a Magnificent Pedestal. All lovers of Dancing should see Daniels.
M. LE BRUN & MLE. IRENE
EXPERT EQUILIBREISTS AND DOUBLE JUGGLERS
A LAUGHABLE ENGAGEMENT OF MESSES
FISHER & O’NEILL
THE SCREAMINGLY FUNNY BURLESQUE COMEDIANS AND DANCERS
IMPORTANT ENGAGEMENT OF THE CHAMPION BALL PUNCHER OF AMERICA,
BILLY CAMPBELL
Winner of the International Championship, Boston, U.S.A. 4th July 1887, and 15th August, 1899,
WINNER OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF SCOTLAND AT CLYDEBANK, December 3, 1900
SYNOPSIS OF ACT, Single, Double, and Treble Punching with the Hands, Wrist, Head and Elbow. Punching the Ball to Music, Keeping Time with Negro Buck Dance. Imitation of a Train Leaving the Station. Jim Corbett’s Straight Left Hand Jab. Dirk Burge’s Right Hand Jolt. Pedlar Palmer’s Right Hand Punch from the Shoulder. John L. Sullivan’s Famous Right Hand Blow which held for him the Championship for 12 Years. George Dixon’s Famous Left Hand Swing. Bob Fitzsimmon’s Wonderful Left Hand Punch for the Head. Punching the Ball Blindfolded, &c.
Assistant Director, Mr F.J. Bathurst Gas Manager, Mr John Brown
Stage Manager, Mr Fred Travers Bill inspector, Mr John Orderly
PRICES OF ADMISSION:
All children must be paid for. Seats NOT guaranteed. No Money Returned.
GALLERY: 2d. PIT 4d. CIRCLE 6d. Orchestra stalls 1s.
FIRST HOUSE – Doors Open 6.45, Commence 7 o’clock. SECOND HOUSE – Doors Open 8.45; Commence at o’clock.
PRINTED AT THE “FREE PRESS.” OFFICE, 73 MURRAYGATE, DUNDEE