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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.
[pointer-finger symbol] Mr. ASTLEY, jun. most respectfully begs leave to inform the Public that, from the very distinguished Patronage experienced last Summer (being the first year of his sole Management since his Father’s retirement), he has, during the Winter, entirely re-built the interior of the Amphitheatre; trusting that his endeavours to render it one of the first Theatres of its kind in Europe, will in some measure secure to him a continuation of those favours, which have been already so liberally bestowed.
EASTER MONDAY, and every Evening till further Notice, will be presented, never performed, a new Entertainment of Music and Dancing, the Songs written by Mr. Upton, the Music composed by Mr. Sanderson, and got up under the Direction of Mr. Lasselles, called The COUNTRY WAKE. Principal Characters—William, Mr. Lasselles; Patrick, Mr. Mercerot; Gaby Mr. Laurent; Ralph, Mr. Smith (late of Sadler’s Wells); Jew Pedlar (with a Song), Mr. Wallack (late of the Royal Circus); Landlord, Mr. Decastro; and Isabel (in Love with William), Mrs. Mercerot; Maud (Mother to Isabel), Mrs. Wewitzer. Also, never performed, a new grand Caledonian Spectacle Romance in two parts, called The IRON TOWER, or, The CELL of MYSTERY, written and got up by Mr. Astley, jun. Principal Characters—Douglas, Mr. Laurent; Egbert, his Page, Mrs. Welson (late of the Royal Circus); Carrol, Mr. Smith (late of Sadler’s Wells); Eugene, Mr. L. Sutton (late of the Royal Circus); Baldo), the Robber, Mr. Fox; Osmand, a Recluse, Mr. Lasselles, sen.; Spirit of Dunbar, Mr. Mercerot; Donald, Mr. Wallack; Kennard and Glancolm, his Attendant ‘Squires, Mr. Gomery and MR. Taylor; Sandy, Miss Gray; Gabriel, Mr. Johannot; and Percy, Mr. Astley, jun.; Alicia, Mrs. Wallack; Helen, Mrs. Mercerot; Dorcas, Mrs. Wewitzer; and Julia, Mrs. Astley (late Miss Smith); Bards, Porters, Rustics, Banditti, Soldiers, &c. &c. &c. In the course of the Spectacle the following Songs and Chorusses [sic], written by Mr. Upton, will be sung, viz. “The Generous Robber,” Mr. Fox; “The Cottage of Peace,” Miss Gray; “The Welcome Repast,” Mr. Johannot; “The Friendly Page,” Mrs. Weldon; “That is my Way,” Mr. Johannot; Chorus, “The Festive Hall;” Stanza and Chorus, “The Martial Peasants,” “Love and Cruelty,” Mr. Wallack. The Scenery designed by Mr. Grieves, and executed by him, Messrs. Whitmore, Clark, Timings, Nash, Runeiman, Spitzer, and Assistants. The Dresses by Messrs. Gothleb, Clary, Williams, Mrs. Foster, and Assistants. The Machinery by Mr. Honor, Rombaldi, &c. The Trophies, Properties, &c. by Mr. Bradwell. And the Music composed by Mr. Sanderson (late of the Royal Circus), Leaser of the Band. With an entire new Overture Obligato, for the Harp, Flute, and Oboe, by Messrs. Adams, Woldner, and Ling (late of the Royal Circus). EQUESTRIAN EXERCISES by Messrs. Sutton, Harris, Moulder, Link, H. Bryson, I. Bryson, Miller, Ducrow, and West; Clown, Mr. Taylor (his first appearance in that character). During the Holidays the FLEMISH HERCULES will go through his Performances. To which will be added, a grand Pantomime, performed by 20 Nights at this Theatre, called HARLEQUIN VICTOR.—Pirate, Mr. Gomery; Harlequin, Mr. Lasselles; Genii, Miss Gray; Pantaloon, Mr. Smith; Columbine, Mrs. Mercerot; and Clown, Mr. Laurent.
Doors to be opened at Half past Five o’clock; Curtain rises at Half past Six precisely. Second Price at Half past Eight o’clock.
Box 4s.—Pit 2s.—Gall. 1s.
[three star symbol] Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Amphitheatre, of Mrs. Connell, Box-keeper.
