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More Variety than ever exhibited at any Place, particularly two Pantomimes.
From Monday the 21st, to Saturday the 26th of August, 1786, both days included.
Unparalleled new AMUSEMENTS at the
ROYAL GROVE,
And ASTLEY’s Amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge,
THIS Evening the whole laughable Performance of the DANCING DOGS.
Mr. Astley respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and others, that the Dancing Dogs cannot be given any longer than this Week.
After the above Exhibition, a Comic Pantomime, called
HARLEQUIN’s GAMBOLS, A Parody:
The Business of which is selected from various Pantomimes new exhibiting in this Metropolis, but originally performed at this Place.
The Incomparable Sieur BOUZILARICO, the celebrated Ventriloquist’s
IMITATIONS.
1st. The Trumpet, in a most extraordinary manner.
2d. The assembling of the Fox-hounds, in full try, with the French Horn, &c. very surprising.
3d. The Savoyard, with Organ, &c. truly laughable.
4th. The general alarm of Horse and Foot, with Trumpets and Drum; or forming the line of battle at the Alarm Post.
5th. The Chase and Death of the Wild Boar, &c. &c.
[three asterisks-like symbols] These Imitations have been exhibited at the West-end of the town, at no less than Half a Guinea each Person.
A Minuet by two Horses, rode by Messrs. Astley, Father and Son.
Young ASTLEY’s Exercises, with the Peasant Hornpipe, and Flag Dance; also, the astonishing Leap over the Garter.
A Burletta, called
The TWO NANNYS.
TUMBLING,
By the most capital Group of Devils that ever appeared in this Country.
The TAYLOR’s COMBAT with his two HORSES, commonly called The Taylor riding to Brentford.
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 his abilities as a Rope-dancer.
EQUESTRIAN EXERCISES,
By the celebrates Miss Vangable, Messrs. T. and J. Taylor, Mr. Lonsdale, and Master Crossman.
And in the Intervals, that amazing Phenomenon
The wonderful MUISCAL CHILD!
And the best Mandoline [sic] Player in the World.
The Whole to conclude with a Pantomime, called
HARLEQUIN’s PROOF of the FOUR ELEMENTS; and a Scene of the Vauxhall Jubilee.
With a View of the Temple and Temple Walks illuminated.
The various Characters in high Spirits, at Mid-night and Day-break.
The Scenery, Decorations, Music and Dresses, also entirely new.
The Business of the Pantomime whimsical and pleasing; Harlequin, Columbine, and the Clown having a large field for fun and humour.
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.
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.
