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The new Melo Drama Spectacle founded, on the present Expedition, was received last night with universal applause from a crowded audience, and will be repeated this evening, with the following popular Entertainments.
Astley’s Amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge.
Under the Patronage of their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Duke of York.
This Evening (2d time) a new Grand Melo Dramatic Spectacle (the Songs, Duets, and Chorusses, by Messrs Upton and Barrett), produced by Mr. Astley, Jun. called The SIEGE of FLUSHING, pourtraying [sic] in various new scenery correct Views of the different Places of Embarkation, General Rendezvous of the Grand Expedition, and Attacks on Flushing by Sea and Land. After which the popular War Spectacle, called The ARAB; or, The Freebooters of the Desart [sic]; with a general Attack on Real Horses.—Horsemanship by the Double Company, with the Hunted Tailor.—To conclude with a Comic Pantomime, 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.
