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1331 (Vol. 3)

ASTLEY’S.—One of the great beauties of the pieces, produced at this house, is the incomprehensibility of their plots by the...

1335 (Vol. 3)

ASTLEY’S AMPHITHEATRE.—Mr. Ducrow’s zebras form at present the chief, if not the most worthy, attraction of this ever-pleasing theatre. As...

1336 (Vol. 3)

ASTLEY’S THEATRE. Invasion of Russia, or the Conflagration of Moscow, has been revived at this house. The manager holds out...

1341 (Vol. 3)

ASTLEY’s ROYAL AMPHITEATRE.— Calamitous Fire.—In consequence of the total destruction of this theatre, with all the properties, scenery, dresses, and...

1344 (Vol. 3)

Ducrow has purchased three zebras, which he intends to bring speedily into active service. The price is said to be...

1349 (Vol. 3)

Astley’s Amphitheatre closed on Saturday night, with an address, in which the proprietors expressed much gratitude for the great support...

1350 (Vol. 3)

SURREY SESSIONS. Yesterday, was the licensing-day at Kingston for the theatres and places of amusement in the country of Surrey....

1354 (Vol. 3)

ASTLEY’S. The great event, to which childhood begins about Christmas to look forward, with an impatience not to be checked...

1355 (Vol. 3)

ASTLEY’S AMPHITHEATRE. This popular place of entertainment opened yesterday evening for the usual summer season, under the management of Messrs....

1356 (Vol. 3)

ASTLEY’S.—The Siege of Troy rivals Mazeppa in its successful career, and Ducrow’s heroes fight with as much ardour in the...

1357 (Vol. 3)

ASTLEY’S.—The amusements provided here for the last fortnight have proved sources of real pleasure to the audiences, and no less...

1359 (Vol. 3)

ASTLEY’s opens for the season on Monday with a grand drama in four parts, entitled The Wars of Wellington. After...

1360 (Vol. 3)

Astley’s opens to night with the Wars of Wellington, “in four parts, and twenty-eight historical representations;” Ducrow’s Scenes in the...

1367 (Vol. 3)

QUEEN-SQUARE.—VIOLENT ASSAULT ON THE BOX-KEEPER AT ASTLEY’S THEATRE.—Mr. JOHN GRIFFITHS, an assistant to a chemist, of No. 5, Seymour-street, Portman-square,...

1370 (Vol. 3)

Mr. Ducrow, we hear, is preparing “Turpin’s celebrated Ride to York,” so vividly described in the new romance of “Rookwood,”...

1371 (Vol. 3)

Mr. Ducrow, we hear, is preparing Turpin’s celebrated ride to York, so vividly described in the new romance of Rookwood,...

1372 (Vol. 3)

ASTLEY’S. There is no place of public amusement in this great Metropolis where a man may spend a happier hour...

1373 (Vol. 3)

tiously, and not leave all the fag work to their talented employer. One of the dances was exceedingly good, both...

1374 (Vol. 3)

[word cut off] too, are not unremembered. How closely, indeed, is true courage allied to the softest impulses of our...

1375 (Vol. 3)

Mr. Ducrow, we hear, is preparing Turpin’s Celebrated Ride to York, so vividly escribed in the new romance of Rookwood,...

1376 (Vol. 3)

ASTLEY’S AMPHITHEATRE. The gorgeous pageant of St. George and the Dragon, which so long held predominant sway during the present...

1394 (Vol. 3)

ASTLEY’S.—On Monday evening this Theatre was crowded from top to bottom with an audience eager to enjoy the succession of...

1395 (Vol. 3)

ASTLEY’S THEATRE. On Monday night Astley’s was crowded in all parts with an audience eager to enjoy the succession of...

1398 (Vol. 3)

[Image of horse and rider being pulled back as they cross a bridge.] SCENE FROM THE PANTOMIME OF “HARLEQUIN TAM...