A well attended meeting of "total abstainers" in the Sadler's Wells Theatre. Wood engraving, c. 1854, after G. Cruikshank.

Sadler's Wells Theatre in the background: anglers fishing in the New River in the foreground. Etching, post 1900.

Sadler's Wells Theatre, with the New River running beside. Engraving by J. Greig after S. Prout.

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Songs, &c. in the Burletta of the bird catcher: Or, Catch as catch can. With a copious description of the story of the new pantomime of Peter Wilkins: or, Harlequin in the flying world. And also of the new splendid ballet spectacle of Blackenberg; or, Spirit of the Elbe. As performed at Sadler's Wells.

1 print : wood-engraving ; image 15 x 23.1 cm

Songs, &c. in the musical entertainment of the Grey Mare's the best horse. As performed at Sadler's Wells,

Songs, &c. in the spirit of the Grotto. or, An hour at Weybridge. A musical spectacle, as performed at Sadler's Wells.

Songs, &c. in the prize of industry; or, The village rejoicing day. A musical entertainment, performed at Sadler's Wells.

Sadler's Wells. This, and every evening, performances on the slack wire. By Signor Pietro Bologna. Two musical pieces, one entitled The clown turn'd beau. ...

Sadler's Wells. This and the following evenings, Great Variety of Entertainments, particularly An Entirely New comic dance, called The bee hive. By Mr. Dubois, Mons. Boi-Maison, and Miss Blanchet. A Favourite Historical Representation, in Two Parts, in which is given a living picture of the guardian frigate, (commanded by Lieutenant Riou, in her Voyage to the South Seas,) as she appeared when embayed amongst the stupendous floating Islands of ice. With songs, duets, trios, &c. incident to the Piece. Equilibres on the slack wire; Also with two drums, and the peacock's feather, by Signor Bologna. And the Curious Performance with a pyramid of glasses; together with the Surprising Exhibition of the Italian Serpent, by Signor Joseph Doctor. Tight-Rope dancing, By Signor Pietro Bologna, Master Bologna, and La Belle Espagnole. In the Course of the Evening will be given the last admired Performance, in Two Parts, called The Champ de Mars; Or, Loyal Foederation. Descriptive of the Grand National Fete held at Paris on the 14th of July 1790, and progressively displaying the different Operations of the Parisians on that Day; particularly in their parading parties to the Champ de Mars, and the Ceremony of the Civic Oath; together with the Manoeuvres of the military children. The whole interspersed with a Variety of favourite French Chansons, Airs, Marches, and other Music made Use of on that Occasion. The Performances of the Evening to conclude with the new entertainment, called Neptune's Levee Or, Harlequin in Spain. Representing, in a Variety of Incidents, Serious and Comic, The Adventures of Count Beaumont. And including a Grand and Interesting spectacle, (displayed in a New Mode of Scenic Effect) to represent a Magnificent Palace in the Sea; In which is shewn, accompanied by a Variety of marine devices, and emblematical banners, a grand naval procession Of British admirals, naval commanders, and eminent seamen, Whose Lives have been nobly devoted to the Service of their Country since the memorable Defeat of the Spanish Armada, in 1588. With New Scenery, Machinery, Dresses, and Decorations. The Paintings by Mr. Greenwood. The Music by Mr. Taylor. Boxes, Three Shillings and Sixpence; Pit, Two Shillings; Gallery, One Shilling. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Wells from Ten till Two. The Doors to be opened at half past five O'Clock, and begin at half past six, precisely. Servants to keep places till half past seven.

1 folded sheet (8 unnumbered pages) : colour illustrations ; 15 x 15 cm (folded)

An anatomie in four quarters / Clod Ensemble.

Sadler's Wells. This and the following Evenings, Extraordinary Exhibitions of posture work, and exertions of strength by The infant Hercules. In the Course of the Performances, will be exhibited a superb exhibition, called Les quatres fils Aimond; Or, The Four Valiant Brothers. In the above Performance will be exhibited a Display of The Broad Sword and Battle Axe, By Monsieur Durenci and Monsieur Boi-Maison, Two musical pieces, One entitled The Clown Turn'd Beau. And an entire new One, called The Sailor's Contrivance. Singers, Mr. Dighton, Mr. Lowe, Mr. Herryman, Master Abrahams, and Mr. Meadows, Mrs. Baker, and Mrs. Leffler. A new spectacle, of singing and dancing, called The Wool Trade; Or, The Staplers' Jubilee. In which will be introduced An Emblematical Procession Of the different Manufacturers, in Honor of Bishop Blaze. Consisting of Wool Staplers, Shearers, Combers, Carders, Scribblers, Spinners, Weavers, Dyers, and Dressers. The scenery, dresses, and decorations to the above, entirely New. Tight-Rope dancing, By The little devil, Master Richer, Madame La Romaine, And La Belle Espagnole. In which is introduced a whimsical Pas de Deux on the Rope, accompanied by a duerto, with eth Castanets and Drum, by The little devil and La Belle Espagnole. The whole to conclude with an entire new Entertainment, called. The Witch of the Lakes; Or, Harlequin in the Hebrides. The Scenes designed by Mr. Greenwood. The Music composed and compiled by Mr. Taylor. Boxes, Three Shillings and Six Pence; Pit, Two Shillings; Gallery, One Shilling. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Wells from Ten till Two. The Doors to be opened at half past five O'Clock, begin at half past six precisely. Vivant Rex & Regina!

Sadler's Wells. Monday, June 2, 1788, And the following evenings. Performances on the slack wire. By Signor Pietro Bologna. Two musical pieces, One entitled The Friendly Tars; or, The Sailors' Plot. And an entire new One, called The April Fool. Singers, Mr. Dighton, Mr. Lowe, Mr. Herryman, Master Abrahams, and Mr. Meadows, Mrs. Baker, and Mrs. Leffler. An Extraordinary and Curious Exhibition of posture work and Exertions of Strength by The Infant Hercules, a child of ten years old. A new dance, called Love and Opportunity. By Mr. Holland, Mr. Dubois, and Mons. Boi-Maison, Miss Brouguier, and Miss Bithmere. Tight-Rope Dancing, By The Little Devil, Master Richer, Madame La Romaine, And La Belle Espagnole. After the above different Performances, will be exhibited a new superb spectacle, called Les Quatre Fils Aimon; Or, The Four Valiant Brothers. Principal characters, King Charlemagne by Signor Bologna, Roland, his Son, by Mon. Boi-Maison. Officers of the King's Party. Mr. Dubois, Mr. Dighton, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Herryman, Mr. Doctor, Mr. Boyce. The Four Brothers. Renaux, Mon. Duranci, Danvis, Mr. Redige, Dousdique, Mr Holland, Cademuse, Mr Louis. Officers of Renaux's Party. Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Lowe, Mr. Brouguier, Mr. Huntley. Princess St. Clair, wife of Renaux, by Miss Bithmere. In the above Performance will be exhibited a Display of The Broad Sword and Battle Axe, By Monsieur Durenci and Monsieur Boi-Maison, The scenery, dresses, and decorations to the above, enterely new. The scenes Designed by Mr. Greenwood. Boxes, Three Shillings and Six Pence; Pit, Two Shillings; Gallery, One Shilling. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Wells from Ten till Two. The Doors to be opened at half past five O'Clock, begin at half past six, precisely. Vivant Rex & Regina!

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A well attended meeting of "total abstainers" in the Sadler's Wells Theatre. Wood engraving, c. 1854, after G. Cruikshank.

Songs, &c. in the musical entertainment of the Grey Mare's the best horse. As performed at Sadler's Wells,

Songs, &c. in the spirit of the Grotto. or, An hour at Weybridge. A musical spectacle, as performed at Sadler's Wells.

Songs, &c. in the prize of industry; or, The village rejoicing day. A musical entertainment, performed at Sadler's Wells.

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Sadler's Wells Theatre (London, England)

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A well attended meeting of "total abstainers" in the Sadler's Wells Theatre. Wood engraving, c. 1854, after G. Cruikshank.

Songs, &c. in the musical entertainment of the Grey Mare's the best horse. As performed at Sadler's Wells,

Songs, &c. in the spirit of the Grotto. or, An hour at Weybridge. A musical spectacle, as performed at Sadler's Wells.

Songs, &c. in the prize of industry; or, The village rejoicing day. A musical entertainment, performed at Sadler's Wells.

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