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First Night of a New Spectacle.
Astley’s Amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge.
Under the Patronage of their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Duke of York.
THIS EVNING (first time), a new Eastern Equestrian and Pedestrian Spectacle, invented, written, and produced, by Mr. Astley, jun. called THE ARAB; or, the Freebooters of the Desert; comprehending a series of Events in the progressive Adventures and Actions of the Egyptians, delineating the Manners, Customs, and Warfare of their Infantry and Cavalry; with a faithful Portraiture of the Movements, &c. of a Caravan on its journey of sixty miles, from Grand Cairo to Suez. Horsemanship by the Double Company, and Mr. Smith; with the Eccentricities of the Hunted Tailor; Billy Button, Mr. Crossman. Richer’s elegant Tight Rope Dancing. To conclude with the Harlequinade of FAIRY LAND; Harlequin, Mr. Bologna, jun.; Clown, Mr. Laurent; Columbine, Mrs. Parker. Doors open at half past five; and begin at half past six.—
Second price at half past eight.—Equestrian Tuition by able Masters.
