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The New Comic Pantomime having been received with enthusiastic applause by a crowded audience, 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, at half past six precisely, the Scientific Equestrian Prelude, or Cotllion [sic] and Country Dance by Eight Horses. The Popular War Spectacle, called The ARAB; or, The Freebooters of the Desart [sic]; with a general Attack on Real Horses.—After which, Horsemanship by the Double Company and Mr. Smith, with the Eccentricities of the Hunted Tailor.—To conclude with, (2d time) a new Comic Pantomime, with extensive mechanical changes, metamorphoses, &c. invented and produced by Mr. Astley, Jun. called The MIDNIGHT BELL; or, Harlequin Victim. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna, Jun.; Pantaloon, Mr. Davis; Grotesque Lover, Mr. Norman; Columbine, Mrs. Melville, (late Miss Taylor); Principal Witch, Mr. Rose; Ariel, Miss Bloomgreen; and Pierrot, Mr. Laurent; the other numerous Characters by the rest of the Company.—Doors to be opened at half past five, and to begin at half past six.—Second price at half past eight.—Equestrian Tuition by able Masters.
