280 (Vol. 3)

Mr. LAURENT’S BENEFIT.

ASTLEY’s AMPHITHEATRE, Westminster-Bridge.

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

THIS EVENING, (19th time), a new Eastern Equestrian and Pedestrian Spectacle, written by Mr. Astley, jun. called the ARAB; or the Freebooters of the Desert; with a general attack on real Horses. Horsemanship by the double Company, with the Eccentricities of the Hunted Tailor. To conclude with (1st time) a new Comic Pantomime, invented and produced by Mr. Laurent, with extensive scenery, machinery, decorations, mechanical changes, and metamorphoses, partly founded on the story of Pygmalion, called THE CLOWN’s FIRESIDE; or, a Tour through France, exhibiting 14 new scenes, particularly the Fortifications of Valenciennes, Public Garden at Paris, Trivoli illuminated, and the Camp at Bouloge; terminating with a Grand Cloud Palace. De Bijourie, (afterwards Harlequin). Mr. Bologna, jun.; Clown, Mr. Laurent; Angelique, (afterwards Columbine), Mrs. Melville, late Miss Taylor, her first appearance; and for this night only, Master Laurent will execute various Characters and Dances. Boxes 4s; Pit 2s; Gallery 1s. Doors open at half past five; begin at half past six precisely. Second price at half past eight. Places to be taken from ten till three, which cannot be kept after half past seven.