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The second week of the new Comic Pantomime, which continuing to receive the enthusiastic applause by a crowded and fashionable audience, will be repeated this and 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, and during the week, 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, (11th 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.
The Public are most respectfully informed, that on Monday next will be produced a Grand Melo Drama Spectacle, called The Siege of Flushing, with correct views, &c. which have been in preparation since the sailing of the Expedition.
