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Most assuredly the last Week of Mr. Richer’s performing in London, and the last Week of the present Entertainments.
Astley’s, Westminster Bridge, under the Patronage of their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Duke of York.
THIS present MONDAY, September 17, and every Evening this week, will be presented, for the 15th time, at half past six precisely, a new local Divertisement, called YORK RACES; or, The Female Jockey. Pourtraying [sic] among a variety of whimsical incidents, a Theatrical Representation of the late extraordinary Match, for which purpose, the whole of the stage will be arranged as Knavesmire Race Ground. Immediately after which The ENCHANTED HALL; or, The Parthian Harlequin. In the course of the evening, a new Effusion, by Mr. Johannot, written by Mr. Cecil Pitt, called The CHINA FLEET; or, Gun-Powder Tea. Giving a faithful delineation of the intrepidity of the several Captains and their brave Crews, who, to the honour of themselves and Country, beat Linoi’s Squadrons; with a Panorama view of the China Fleet riding triumphant. Rope Dancing, by the celebrated Mr. Richer, whom Mr. Astley has re-engaged for six nights, previous to his final departure from London. Equestrian Exercises by Messrs. Jeffries and Porter. And, for the 7th time at this Theatre, the whole to conclude with a Grand Spectacle, called The PERILOUS CAVERN; or, The Daring Brigand.
Doors to be opened at half past five, to begin at half past six
