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In Addition to the Entertainments which have given universal Satisfaction, THIS NIGHT will be performed
A new Musical Sketch, called
GOOD NEWS FOR BRITISH TARS;
Or, SPANISH DOLLARS.
In which will be introduced an Historical Representation of the GUARDIAN RRIGATE [sic] (commanded by Lieutenant Riou), which was surrounded by stupendous FLOATING ISLANDS of ICE.
The whole exhibiting, in a very curious manner, the Distress of the Guardian Frigate, Bravery of the Commander and Crew, &c. &c.
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ROYAL GROVE,
ASTLEY’s, WESTMINSTER-BRIDGE.
THIS EEVENING, Saturday 22d, Monday the 24th, and Tuesday 26th of May, 1790.
A new Musical Piece, called,
THE MONSTER;
OR, THE
WOUNDED LADIES.
The EQUESTRIAN PEDESTAL:
In which will be displayed, a most surprising obedience in a great number of Horses.
An entire New Dance, called,
THE FROLIC.
An entire New Musical Piece, called,
THE SHAM GHOST;
OR, THE
MILLER OUTWITTED.
Several FEATS of ACTIVITY on HORSEBACK,
A singular Contest of Manly Agility, by
A Capital GROUPE [sic] of TUMBLERS.
Horsemanship burlesqued, by the Clown.
A favourite Piece, called,
THE MUSICAL AMATEUR;
OR, THE
MARRIAGE BY STRATAGEM.
The Piece to conclude with the favourite Instrumental Imitation Song, viz. Harp, Violin, Mandoline [sic], French Horn, Double Bass, Guitar, Trumpet, Kettle Drums, &c. &c.
The Evenings Amusements to conclude with
A Grand, Heroic, and Historical Pantomime, in Three Parts called,
THE SIEGE OF QUEBEC;
Or, the DEATH OF GENERAL WOLFE.
General Wolfe, by Young ASTLEY.
In Part I. a Grand Picturesque View of the Isle of Orleans, situated a little below Quebec.
In Part II. a View of General Wolfe’s Tent, and the English Camp.
A View of the French Forces, Head Quarters, Camp, &c.
In Part III. a View of the Heights Of Abraham, and Part of the Town of Quebec.
The General Engagement between the English and French Armies, Manoeuvres of the Highlanders with their Broad Swords, and
The DEATH of GENERAL WOLFE.
The whole forming the most interesting spectacle ever presented to the Public.
The Music composed by Mons. ROCHEFORD, and brought from Paris by YOUNG ASTLEY; under whose Direction the whole of this capital Entertainment has been brought out.
Doors to be opened at Half past Five, and to begin at Half past Six precisely.
Boxes 3s. Pit 2s. Gallery 1s. Side Gallery 6d.
Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Theatre, Westminster-Bridge.
Ladies and Gentlemen instructed to ride every day from Twelve till Three.--Horses broke for all denominations.
