Theatre Royal Varieties poster, 21 November 1887
Poster
This surviving fragment of a theatre programme advertises a variety entertainment at the Theatre Royal. Printed in bold red type, it promotes a roster of popular performers, including vocalist Frances Talbot.
Object details
- Object type
- Poster
- Production date
- Nov 1887
- Dimensions
- 25.0 x 37.5 cm
- Museum number
- MH/TR/141
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
Frances Talbot, Harry Whaling, and Gilbert & McCann performed at the Theatre Royal Varieties in November 1887.
Transcription
THEATRE ROYAL VARIETIES
Proprietor and Manager, ………… Mr W. McFARLAND
Acting Manager, ………………. Mr H. E. BROMEHEAD
STILL GROWING IN THE PUBLIC FAVOUR.
CONSTANT CHANGE OF PROGRAMME.
ALL FIRST-CLASS ARTISTS
MONDAY, 21st NOV., 18 …
And Every Evening during the week
THE FOLLOWING BRILLIANT ARRAY OF TALENT …
Expensive Engagement of your Old Favourite, Mr
HARRY
WHALING
The Highland Chief. The Greatest Comic Vocalist of the Day.
Who will introduce his latest Absurdity
“OUT UPON JUBILEE BALL.”
Special Engagement of Miss FRANCES
TALBOT
THE CHARMING BALLAD AND OPERATIC VOCALIST.
Last Six Nights of Messrs
GILBERT