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[pointer-finger symbol] From the uncommon demand for Places to see the New Spectacle of THE FATAL PILE, and the Splendid Pantomime of QUIXOTE and SANCHO, or HARLEQUIN WARRIOR, and in order to prevent disappointment, the Nobility, Gentry, and Others are respectfully informed, that unless they send their servants at a Quarter past Five o’clock to keep their seats, the Box-keeper cannot be answerable for their accommodation.
ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, (Astley’s) Westminster Bridge.
Under the Patronage of their Royal Highnesses the Prince of WALES and Duke of YORK.
THIS and every Evening until further notice, will be presented (10th time at this Theatre) a Grand Serio Spectacle, in Two Parts, as represented at Paris with unbounded applause, with new Scenery, Machinery, Dresses, and other Decorations, called THE FATAL PILE, or, VIRTUE REVENGED. Principal Characters, Messrs. Laurent, Mercerot, Lasselles, and Miss Smith. In the course of the Spectacle will be pourtrayed [sic] the exact Ceremony which takes place on the INSTALLATION of a KNIGHT, with appropriate Banners, Attributes, &c. &c.—After the above Spectacle, the Grand and most extensive Troop of HORSEMEN, consisting of Twenty Performers, including Messrs. Crossman, Handy, &c. &c. will go through their surprising and unparalleled EQUESTRIAN EXERCISES, being re-engaged by Mr. Astley for Six Weeks longer.—The whole to conclude with (tenth time) an entirely new Serio-Comic Pantomime, called QUIXOTE and SANCHO, or HARLEQUIN WARRIOR. With the most extensive display of Scenery, Machinery, Dresses, and Decorations ever produced. The whole invented, adapted for Stage Representation, and got up under the immediate superintendence of Mr. Astley, jun. In the course of the Pantomime will be introduced (for the tenth time in this country) on the Stage, TWO SQUADRONS of HORSES, mounted by Warriors clad in Gold and Silver Armour, who will go through various Evolutions of Ancient Warfare.—Harlequin Warrior, Mr. Lasselles, jun. Scaraouch, Mr. Lallouette; Don Quixote, Mr. Bradbury; and Sancho, Mr. Laurent; Florella, Mrs. Mercerot; and Columbine, Miss Smith.
Doors to be opened at Half past Five, to begin at Half past Six.
Boxes 4s. Pit 2s. Gall. 1s. Second Price at Half past Eight.
Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Amphitheatre, of Mrs. Connell, Box-keeper, from eleven till three.
[three stay symbol] An entire new Spectacle (in which Mrs. PARKER, from the Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, will make her first appearance at this Theatre) is in Rehearsal, and will speedily be produced.
