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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, PANISH DOLLARS,
In which will be introduced an Historical Representation of the
GUARDIAN FRIGATE,
(Commanded by Lieut. RIOU)
Which was surrounded by stupendous
FLOATING ISLANDS OF ICE.
The hole ezhibiting [sic], in a very curious manner, the Distress of the Guardian Frigate; Bravery of the Commander and Crew, &c. &c.
ROYAL GROVE, ASTLEY’s WESTMINSTER-BRIDGE.
THIS EVENING the 27th Friday the 28th, and Saturday the 29th Instant,
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 of TUMBLERS,
HORSEMANSHIP BURESQUED;
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 Evening’s 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,
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 QUBEC.
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 Publick [sic].
The scenery, decorations, and dresses entirely new. The musick [sic] composed by Mons. Rochefort, and brought from Paris by Young ASTLEY, under whose direction the whole of thi capital entertainment has been brought out.
Doors to be opened at half-past five, and to being 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.
