198 (Vol. 3)

First Night of the revived popular Harlequinade of Mother Bunch, and 13th time of the interesting Spanish Patriotic Spectacle, &c.

ASTLEY’s, WESTMINSTER BRIDGE.

Under the Patronage of their Royal Highnesses the Prince of WALES and Duke of YORK.

THIS and following Evenings, will be presented, (13th time) a new grand and extensive Naval and Military Spectacle, adapted to the Stage by Mr. Astley, jun. and interspersed with Songs, Duets, and Chorusses [sic], written by Mr. Barret and Mr. Upton, called THE SPANISH PATRIOTS, or a Nation in Arms; pourtraying [sic] the recent glorious Events which have taken place in the different provinces of Spain, terminating with the defeat of Dupon’s Army. Various new Comic Songs; Equestrian Exercises by the Double Company, and the Extravaganza of the Hunted Tailor. To conclude with, 1st time this season, the popular Pantomime of MOTHER BUNCH, or Harlequin and the Yellow Dwarf, with alterations and additions; Mother Bunch, Mr. Rose; Yellow Dwarf, Mr. Bryson; Harlequin, Mr. Taylor; Clown, Mr. Montgomery; and Columbine, Mrs. Parker.—Doors opened at half past five, begin at half past six; half price at half past eight. No places kept after half past seven o’clock.