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SIEGE OF VALENCIENNES;
Or, The Entrance of the British Troops into France.
Mr. Astley, Jun. having completed the necessary Scenery Machinery, and Stage-Business (from Plans taken on the Spot by his Father), representing the most important Occurrence during the Bombardment of Valenciennes; and which he begs leave most respectfully to lay before the Public.
ROYAL SALOON.
ASTLEY’s AMPHITHEATRE, WESTMINSTER-BRIDGE.
THIS and EVERY EVENING, until further notice,
Will be presented various comic entertainments.
The Company of HORSEMEN, (twelve of the most eminent performers in Europe) will go through several extraordinary Equestrian Exercises.
A pantomimical Sketch, consisting of various laughable Incidents, called, HARLEQUIN’s MEDLEY.
A Comic Dance, relived by burlesqued action, called
The TIPSY WOOD CUTTER.
A musical piece (taken from a well-known Subject) called
The TERMAGANT WIFE; or, Jerry Sneak in his Glory.
The whole of the Evening Amusements to conclude with a new grand Military Spectacle, in Three Parts—Interspersed with Songs, Duets, Chorusses [sic], and various striking and interesting War Operations, as practiced with great Art by the Besiegers and Besieged, called
The SIEGE of VALENCIENNES;
Or, the Entrance of the British Troops into France:
Displaying the Brilliant, Gallant, and successful Manoeuvres of the Allied Armies; more particularly the British and Hanoverian Forces, under the Command of
His Royal Highness the DUKE of YORK,
Whose successful Operations have been so honourable to the British Nation; particularly on the memorable 23d of May last, when the Whole French Army was drove from their supposed impregnable Post of Mount St. Michael, Camp at Famars, &c. quitting immense Batteries (constructed with infinite Skill and Labour) to the Possession of the brave British and Hanoverian Troops, led on by his two Royal Brothers, Prince Ernest and Prince Adolphus.
The Music by Mr. Sanderson.
Doors to be opened at Half past Five, and begin at Half Past Six. Boxes 3s. Pit 2s. Gallery 1s.—Places taken from Ten till Three at the Royal Saloon.
