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ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, (Astley’s) Westminster Bridge.
Under the Patronage of their Royal Highnesses the Prince of WALES and Duke of YORK.
THIS and every EVENING till further notice, will be presented, an entirely new Ballet, composed by Monsieur Mercerot, called The MARRIAGE DOWRY.—Also, 14th time, an entirely new Grand Spectacle (written by Mr. Upton, and produced under the Direction of Mr. Lasselles, called THE INQUISITION, or The MAID of PORTUGAL: intended, through the Medium of Scenic Representation, to convey an idea of the peculiar and extraordinary Circumstances attached to such a Tribunal, and in the course of which will be pourtrayed [sic] a Celebration of an AUTO DA FE, or Act of Faith.—The Scenery, Machinery, Music, Dresses, and Decorations entirely new, and strictly adhering to the Costume of Portugal. In the course of the Evening, an entirely new Comic Duet, (written by Mr. Upton) will be sung by Mr. Johannot and Mrs. Wewitzer, called ANCIENT COURTSHIP. Also an entirely new Song, (written by Mr. Upton) to be sung by Mr. Johannot, called THE MONOPOLIZERS!—The most extensive Troop of Horsemen, consisting of Twenty Performers, including Mess. Crossman, Handy, &c. &c. will go through their surprising and unparalleled EQUESTRIAN EXERCISES. After which (by desire) the Grand Troop of JUMPERS will fly over six Horses and Riders, a loose Pole Twelve Feet high, and from a dead Height Sixteen Feet.—The whole to conclude with the last new Serio-Comic Pantomime, called QUIXOTE and SANCHO, or HARLEQUIN WARRIOR. The whole invented, adapted for Stage Representation, and got up under the immediate superintendence of Mr. Astley, jun. In the course of the Pantomime will be introduced on the Stage TWO SQUADRONS of HORSE mounted by Warriors clad in Gold and Silver Armour, who will go through various Evolutions of Ancient Warfare.—
Doors to be opened at Half past Five, to begin at Half past Six.
Boxes 4s. Pit 2s. Gall. 1s. Second Price at Half past Eight.
Places to be taken of Mrs. Connell, Boxkeeper, at the Theatre.
[three star symbol] The Public are most respectfully informed, that an entire new Comic Pantomime, with extensive Scenery, Machinery, Dresses, &c. &c. is in rehearsal, and will be produced with all possible speed.
