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ADVERTISEMENTS. 45
ASTLEY’S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Lessee and Manager……….Mr. WILLIAM COOKE.
Open Every Evening, with the greatest attraction in the Metropolis,
THE FALL OF SEBASTOPOL.
MR. WILLIAM COOKE,
Deeply impressed with the importance of the above glorious event, and desirous of affording his Patrons an opportunity of beholding the realisation of this Stupendous Victory, has produced
A MAGNIFICENT EQUESTRIAN SPECTACLE,
Written by J. H. STOCQUELER, Esq., author of the Battle of the Alma,
CALLED
“THE FALL OF SEBASTOPOL.”
And, in order to give thorough effect to the “GRAND ATTACK,” the whole of the capabilities of this Immense Amphitheatre are made available.
Mr. WILLIAM COOKE’S
MATCHLESS STUD OF HORSES
Are introduced; while, to show to advantage the STARTLING EVENTS recorded, including
THE STORMING OF THE MALAKHOFF,
a vast number of Auxiliaries are engaged, and the STAGE and RING are simultaneously employed, forming
ONE SPACIOUS BATTLE FIELD!
After which is exhibited the Perfection of Equestrian Art, in the
SCENES IN THE CIRCLE,
Invented, arranged, and conducted by Mr. WM. COOKE. The whole concluding at an early hour, with
AN AMUSING AND RISIBLE PASSE-TEMPS.
PRICES. Stalls, 5s.; Dress Boxes, 4s.; Upper Boxes, 3s.; Pit, 2s.; Gallery, 1s.; Upper Gallery, 6d.
Children under 10 years half-price to all parts of the House (Upper Gallery excepted).
Doors Open at Half-past Six. Commence at Seven.
Box Office open daily from 11 till 4.
Stage Manager, Mr. WEST. Acting Manager, Mr. W. H. COOKE. Equestrian Director, Mr. W. COOKE, Jun.
