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NEW GRAND SPECTACLE.
ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, Astley’s, Westminster-Bridge.
Under the Patronage of their Royal Highnesses the Prince of WALES and Duke of YORK.
THIS present MONDAY, July 27, will be presented, never performed, an entirely new Grand Historical Spectacle, in Two Parts, written by Mr. Upton, and produced under the Direction of Mr. Astley, jun. called FAIR ROSAMOND, or WOODSTOCK BOWER. Pourtraying [sic] the exact Costume and Manners of the 11th Century, particularly the return from France of Henry II. King of England, and his Triumphal Entry into London, preceded by his Courtiers, Heralds, and a Grand Military Band, mounted on War Horses: also a Grand Procession of the Victorious Army, apparelled in Coats of Mail, with appropriate Banners, Trophies, &c. &c. Principal Characters: Henry II. Mr. Gomery; Aesop, Mr. Wallack; Argus, Mr. Johannot; and Fair Rosamond, Mrs. Astley—Previous to the above, will be performed, BRITISH GLORY IN EGYPT. Written and arranged for Stage Representation by Mr. Astley, jun.—The Flying Phoenomenon, Mr. Ireland, will go through his wonderful Leaps, &c.—Equestrian Exercises, by the first Troop in England, particularly Mr. West will perform his unequalled Horsemanship.—The whole to conclude with a Comic Pantomime, partly new, but chiefly taken from the Demon’s Tribunal, invented by Mr. Astley, jun. called THE FAIRY; or, HARLEQUIN PRISONER. Columbine, Mrs. Mercerot; and Clown, Mr. Laurent.
Doors to be opened at Half past Five; to begin at Half past Six o’clock.—Box, 4s. Second Price, 2s.—Pit 2s. Second Price 1s.—Gallery, 1s. Second Price 6d.—Second price to commence at Half past Eight o’clock precisely.—Places to be taken at the Box-Office, Westminster Bridge, from ten till three.
