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ASTLEY’s Westminster-Bridge.
THIS Evening (Tuesday, January 22) an extraordinary Display of manly Activity; also a variety of Entertainments never exhibited at this place, which cannot fail giving the greatest satisfaction.
PART I.
HORSEMANSHIP
By the most capital Performers in Europe; likewise surprising Agility on Horseback; in short, the common saddle is converted into a theatrical stage, on which (notwithstanding the horse being on a good gallop) is exhibited Comic and Serious Dancing in the highest perfection.
PART II
TUMBLING
By several capital Performers, particularly a variety of lofty vaulting over mens heads, tables, chairs, horses, hoops, &c. together with feats of strength, &c. The Little Family of Performers will go through their different Exercises of Performing, with the grand Turbillion, Magical Column, &c.
PART III.
The Woman in Miniature, 24 years of age, 31 inches high, and only 18 pounds weight. The beautiful Zebra. The Little Conjuring Horse, and Signor Tabasco’s Exhibition of Bells.
PART IV.
Equilibriums on the Moving Ladder. Polander’s performances. Also Whistling the Notes, or Imitating various Birds, Rope-Vaulting, &c.
The performers in the above exhibition are, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Reeker, Mrs. Nevett, Mrs. Baptist, Mr. Adams, Mrs. Astley, and the celebrated
MASTER ASTLEY.
To conclude with the much-admired Comic Amusement of the Ombres Chinoises, or Lilliputian World, with various alterations and additions, particularly a curious representation of the Moon’s setting and the Sun’s rising at
GIBRALTAR;
Part of the Garrison, under the command of General George Augustus Elliot (of well known bravery) are seen returning in one solid column from demolishing the Spanish Gun and Mortar Batteries; Aurora is proclaimed by the Drums beating the Scotch Travally; the Troops marching into Garrison Grenadiers March.—Likewise a singular Representation of
MOUNT VESUVIUS.
The Volcano (commonly called the burning of the Mountain) is represented discharging torrents of flames and sulphur, with clouds of smoke and liquid fire, in a most surprising manner. The whole scene is contracted by Moon-light, displaying a View of the Country round the Mountain, beautiful beyond description.
Doors to be opened at half past five. To begin at half past six o’clock.
Boxes 2s. 6d. Upper Boxes, 1s. 6d. Pte, 1s. Side Gallery, 6d.
Days of performing, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only.
