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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 FRIGATE (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.
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ROYAL GROVE,
ASTLEY’s, WESTMINSTER-BRIDGE.
THIS EEVENING, Monday the 24th, Tuesday 25th, and Wednesday 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,
By Mr. DAVIS, Mr. TAYLOR, Mr. CROSSMAN, and Miss SMITH.
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 which will be introduced a KEVA, or FETE of the INDIANS.
In Part II. a VIEW of GENERAL WOLFE’S TENT, and the ENGLISH CAMP. Several Military Manoeuvres; a Duel between Two Non-commissioned Officers, which causes a Desertion: Also,
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.
N.B. Ladies and Gentlemen instructed to ride every day from Twelve till Three.--Horses broke for all denominations.
