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From Monday the 31st of July, to Saturday the 5th of August, 1786, both days included.
Unparalleled new Amusements, at the
ROYAL GROVE, and
ASTLEY’s AMPHITHEATRE, Westminster-Bridge,
THIS EVENING, by Desire, a Burletta, called
The ORIGIN of the PECKHAM GARDENER;
Or, WHERE IS HE NOW?
A new Dance, called
The STONE MASONS;
And an Allemande en trois.
Young ASTLEY’s Exercises, with the Peasant, Hornpipe, and Gladiator’s Attitudes; also, the astonishing Leap over the Garter!
A Burletta, called
The PRUSSIAN DRAGOON;
Or, the TERMAGANT MISTRESS.
TUMBLING,
By the most capital Group that ever appeared in this Country.
By Desire,
NINE TAYLORS AT A FOX HUNT,
Mounted on Masquerade Horses.
The surprising Monkey Rope-Dancer,
GENERAL JACKOO.
This Animal has been the admiration of the first Connoisseurs in the world; words can convey but a confused idea of this Animal’s abilities as a Rope-Dancer.
EQUESTRIAN EXERCISES,
By the celebrated Miss Vangable, Messrs. T. and J. Taylor, Mr. Lonsdale, that amazing Phenomenon
The WONDERFUL MUISCAL CHILD!
And the best Mandoline [sic] Player in the World.
A Musical Piece, called
The REASONABLE FOOL;
Or, the Pastry-Cook, Tallow-Chandler, and Poet outwitted.
The whole to conclude (by particular desire) with a most
BEAUTIFUL FIRE WORK,
In which will be introduced
A Water-Fall, a view of Mount Vesuvius, and a Salamander pursuing a Diamond, and other beautiful devices.
Doors to be opened at half past Five, and to begin at half past Six o’Clock.
Boxes 3s. Pit 2s. Gallery 1s. Side Gallery 6d.
Mr. Astley begs leave to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and others, that this Exhibition will most assuredly continue this present week only on account of the multiplicity of workmanship requisite in preparing the Fire Works, for which not more than Six nights running can possibly be given.
Places to be taken of Mr. Smith, at the Royal Grove and Amphitheatre, Westminster-bridge.
Ladies and Gentlemen instructed to ride, apply as above: Astley’s Floating Bath is open for the reception of Bathers.
