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CUPID BENIGHTED,
Taken from the admired Song, “At the Dead of the Night,” sung by Mrs. Jordan.
Principal Characters in the Ballet Action and Dances, by Mr. Dubois and Master Dubois; Mrs. Goodman and Mrs. Wybrow.
For the first time, a Serio Comic Interlude, consisting of Recitative, Song, and Spectacle, called
ENGLAND’s GLORY;
Or, BRITAIN’s BEST BULWARKS ARE HER WOODEN WALLS.
In the course of the Interlude will be given as exact a representation as the Stage will admit, or the most Brilliant Naval Actions that have taken pace since the year 1793; and which have done immortal honour to the already established reputation of our brave
BRITISH TARS.
During the Spectacle, a Medley of Naval Airs will be introduced, concluding with Calcot’s celebrated Glee of “YE GENTLEMEN OF ENGLAND,”
Principal Characters,
Neptune, Mr. Norman; Jack Helme, Mr. Helme; Ben Bobstay, Mr. Gray; and Jack Marlonspike, Mr. Dighton.
Countrymen and Sailors, Messrs. H. Smith, Lewis, Dyke, Goodman, Gouron, O’Brian, Price, Powers, &c.
Lasses, Mrs. Wewitzer, Miss Melville, Mrs. Boyce, Miss Bates, Miss Daniel, Mrs. Illingham, Mrs. Brooker,
And Sally, Mrs. Dibdin.
The new Music by Mr. REEVE.
The Science Uecorations [sic] by Mr. ANDREWS and Assistants.
A New grand Historical Tale, told in Action, assisted by
Vocal Performance and Dancing, called
CHEVY CHACE;
Or, DOUGLAS and PERCY.
The Subject drawn from the popular old Ballad of that name, with the connection of several striking and romantic Incidents. In conducting this well known subject, it is endeavoured as much as possible to preserve the costume of old times, and the fine imagery so much admired in the Song, particularly in the several interesting circumstances of
The MEMORABLE BATTLE.
The Scenery, Machinery, Dresses, Decorations, and Music entirely new—The Paintings by Mr. Andrews; the Music by Mr. Reeve.
TIGHT ROPE DANCING,
Br. Mr. Richer and La Belle Espagnole—Clown to the Rope, Mr. Dubois.
In the course of the Evening Mr. Dighton will sing the favourite new Song of
THE IRISH NEWSMAN.
The whole to conclude with the new Comic Entertainment, called
BARON MUNCHAUSEN,
Or, HARLEQUIN’s TRAVELS,
Including many and wonderful Adventures among the Catauba Indians, the Polanders, the Portugeze [sic], the Hottentots, and the Italians, the Lunarians, the Arabs, &c. &c.
Doors to be opened at Half past Five o’clock, and begin at Half past Six.
Servants to keep Places till Half past Seven.
[star and cross symbol] Books of the Songs, &c. to be had in the Theatre, Price Sixpence.
