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The New Comic Pantomime having received the general approbation of one of the most crowded audiences witnessed this season, it will be repeated every Evening until further notice.
ASTLEY’s AMPHITHEATRE, Westminster-Bridge.
Under the Patronage of their Royal Highnesses the Prince of WALES and Duke of YORK.
THIS EVENING, (20th 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 (2d 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.
LONDON.
TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 1809.
