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ASTLEY’s AMPHITHEATRE RIDING-HOUSE,
Westminster-bridge,
THIS and every EVENING will be presented the following pleasing amusements, with many new additions, never exhibited in London.
Doors to be opened at half past five, to begin at half past six o’clock precisely. Admittance, Box 2s. 6d. Upper Box 1s. 6d. Pit 2s. Aide Gal. 6d.
Part I. will consist of
THE LILIPUTIAN [sic] WORLD:
Or, CHINESE SHADOWS,
The whole being adapted to the place of exhibition.
Scene I. the Merry Cobler [sic], a new scene, with songs. Scene II. The Curious Hornpipe Dancer. Scene III. The Militia Man; or, the Hen Peck’d Weaver, with songs and a striking view of the camp. Scene IV. the Lion Catchers. Scene V. the Broken Bridge. Scene VI. the Grinder, a new scene. Scene VII. the Storm, &c.
N.B. The vocal parts by Mr. Connell, Mr. Wilkinson, and Mrs. Nathan.
Between the acts of the Chinese Shadows will be presented an Exhibition, called
THE THEATRE OF FLORENCE,
In new artificial Fire-Work, without powder, noise, smell, or smoke.
The Music to the several pieces entirely new, composed by an eminent Master.
Part II. Horsemanship on a single horse, by Mr. Griffin, Mr. Jones, Mr. Miller, &c.
Part III. Tumbling, and other agility of body, by Mr. Nevit, Mr. Porter, Mr. Dawson, Mr. Garman—Clown Mr. Burt.
Part IV. Horsemanship on two and three horses, in a manner truly entertaining.
Part V. Slack-rope vaulting on full swing, in different attitudes.
Part VI. Polander’s tricks on chairs, ladders, &c.
Part VII. The Clown on Horseback, with several parts of horsemanship burlesqued.
Part VIII. The Egyptian Pyramids.
The whole to conclude with the Taylor riding on the dancer, the hunter, and road horse.
