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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 present MONDAY EVENING, 19th time, a comic Pantomime, with extensive scenery, machinery, decorations, mechanical changes, and deceptions called The PHOENOX; or, Harlequin and Lillipo, produced on Monday last for the 1st time, continuing to be received with uncommon applause by crowded Audiences, particularly Monsieur Gernerin and Captain Sowden’s aerial voyage over London, and its descent near Colchester, in the real Car presented by Mons. Garnerin to Mr. Astley, will be repeated this and every evening until further notice Preceding the above (Last Week) the ballet of action, produced under the direction of Mr. Mercerot, called the BRASHAW. The whole to conclude with (also positively for the Last Week), the new historical piece, with entire new scenery, machinery, dresses, and music, (written by Mr. Upton) called WILLIAM TELL.
To the PUBLIC.
COPY of a LETTER received by Mr. ASTLEY, jun. from PARIS.
TO MR. ASTLEY, JUN, PROPRIETOR OF THE AMPHITHEATRE, LONDON.
Sir—In consequence of a happy reconciliation having taken place between both Nations, I take the liberty, as a Manager of one of the first Companies, perhaps, in France, in the line of GRAND SERIOUS SPECTACLE and BALLETS, consisting of EIGHTEEN GENTHEMEN [sic] and SIX LADIES, to make an offer of their services in those departments at your Theatre in London; and, however sanguine I may be in regard to their respective merits, believe me, Sir, that it is from the high opinion entertained of their talents where they have had the honour to appear (and that I am enabled to say, has been at the principal Theatres in France) that induces me to tender their performances for a short time before a great and judicious English Audience.
Should my terms (annexed) therefore meet with your approval, an immediate answer to me at Paris will oblige,
Siir [sic], your most respectful and obedient humble Servant,
COURTE ST. AUBIN.
Paris, June 2d, 1802, Theatre of the City.
TERMS—for the whole Company, on the express condition of producing a grand Serious Spectacle every week, with occasionally a grand Ballet, with new French Music, 200 Guineas per week, for the space of two months.
SIR,
I embrace the earliest opportunity to acknowledge the receipt of your favour, and am happy to say, that is has ever been my first and peculiar endeavour not only to produce novelty of every description appertaining to my Theatre, but to give encouragement at the same time to every performer of intrinsic merit; as such, have no objection to treat with you on the terms proposed, for one month only, viz. 200 Guineas per Week, with a proviso that the Travelling Expences [sic], both to and from Paris, is defrayed by you.
Should this offer meet your wishes, an early answer is expected, that the necessary Scenery, Dresses, &c. may be ready for their appearance at this place.
Royal Amphitheatre, Yours respectfully,
London, June 8. J. ASTLEY.
[three star symbol] In consequence of the above correspondence, an engagement has taken place. Mr. Astley has the honour of announcing their arrival in London, and that they will make their first appearance in a new grand French Spectacle, with new Dresses, Decorations, Music, &c. on Monday next.
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 precisely.
