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Young Astley, Royal Grove, Westminster-Bridge. This evening, Young Astley will display His astonishing equestrian exercises, In three parts, on several Horses, among which are his still vaulting. An Exercise never attempted by any Performer whatever; the great Agility, strength, and Dexterity, exhibited in this Exercise, has been the Admiration of the principal Nobility of this and Other-Countries. Exercises on Two Horses, Among which are various curious Attitudes, dancing, ballancing, and flying over the Garter and Stick, at the same Instant jumping at least twelve Feet perpendicular from the Ground, and sixteen Feet horizontally. Extraordinary Exertions on a single Horse, Consisting of a new Hornpipe; a comic Attitude; a Peasant Dance, &c. &c. - The Equestrian Exercises of Young Astley, are peculiar to himself, and his Abilities so well known, that they need no Encomiums; the Minuet danced by two Horses, the Entry of Horses, and the Evolutions by the whole Troop; which will conclude with the Representation of light Troops dispersed, as in real Action, will also be presented every Evening this Week. In the Intervals of the Equestrian Exercises, an Entertainment of Singing and Dancing, called, The Double Jealousy; Or, A Trip to Dover. Singers, Mr. Connell, Mr. Johannot, Mr. Birkitt, Mrs. Nathan, Mrs. Hilliard, and Miss Platel. The Royal and only troop of female Rope-Dancers, in the world, Will perform their surprising Exercises. The Venetian Exercises of Strength, By nine capital performers. Also, a Musical Entertainment, of Singing and Dancing, called, The Poor Cobler. Singers, Mr. Decastro, Mr. Fox, Mr. Carlo, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Nathan, and Mrs. Woodman. The Whole to conclude with a Supurb Entertainment, called, Neptune's Friendship; Or, Harlequin crowned in the Temple of the Sun. The Music, Dances, Dresses, Decorations, &c. entirely new. Doors to be opened at Half past Five, and to begin at Half past Six precisely. Box 3s. - Pit 2s. - Gall. 1s. - Side Gall. 6d. N. B. Entertainments at Astley's will be varied every Week. Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Smith, at the amphitheatre Ladies and Gentlemen instructed to ride.
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Sixth night. Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane, This present Friday March 28, 1794, Will be performed The Messiah. Part I. Overture. Recit. Mr. Harrison. Comfort ye my people. Air. Every Valley. Chorus And the glory Recit. Mr. Meredith. Thus saith the Lord. Air. But who may abide. Chorus And he shall purify. Recit Mr. Kelly. Behold! a Virgin. Air. O thou that tellest. Recit. Mr. Meredith. For, behold! Air. The people that. Chorus For unto us. Recit. Signora Storace. There were Shepherds. Chorus Glory to God. Air. Master Welsh. Rejoice greatly. Recit. Mrs. Bland. Then shall the Eyes. Air. He shall feed his flock. Air. Signora Storace Come unto him. Chorus. His yoke is easy. Part II. Chorus Behold the Lamb. Air Mrs. Crouch. He was despised. Chorus Surely he hath borne. Recit. Mr. Kelly All they that see him. Chorus He trusted in God. Recit. Mr. Harrison. Thy rebuke hath. Air. Behold! and see. Recit. Miss Leake. He was cut off. Air. But thou didst not. Chorus Lift up your heads Recit. Mr. Kelly. Unto which of the. Chorus. Let all the Angels. Air. Mrs. Bland. Thou art gone up. Chorus The Lord gave. Air. Master Welsh. How beautiful. Chorus Their sound is gone. Air. Mr. Meredith. Why do the nations. Chorus. Let us break. Recit. Mr. Dignum. He that dwelleth. Air. Thou shalt break them. Chorus Hallelujah. Part III. Air. Signora Storace. I know that my Redeemer liveth. Semi Chorus. Principal Singers. Since by Man. Chorus - - By Man came also the Resurection of the Dead. Semi Chorus. - For as in Adam all die. Chorus. - - Even so in Christ shall all be made alive. Recitative. Mr. Meredith. Behold! I tell. Air. Accompanied on the Trumpet by Mr. Hyde. The trumpet shall sound. Recitative. Then shall be brought to pass. Duetto. Mr. Harrison and Mrs. Crouch. O Death where is thy Sting. Chorus - But thanks be to God. Air. Miss Leake. - If God be for us. Chorus - Worthy is the Lamb. Directors, Mr. Linley, and Mr. Storace. The Principal vocal performers Mr. Harrison, Mr. Meredith, Mr. Dignum Master Welsh, Mr. Kelly, Signora Storace, Miss Leake, Mrs. Bland, Mrs. Crouch, End of Part of I. a Concerto on the Oboe by Mr. W. Parke. End of Part II. a Concerto on the Violin by Mr. Giornovich. In which (by Desire) he will introduce the favourite Air of ̀̀lullaby.'' Amongst the Principal Instrumental Performers are Messrs. Ashe, W. Parke, Parkinson, Mason, Hyde, Flacks, Ashbridge, Ely, &c. Leader of the Band Mr. Shaw. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gall. 2s. Upper Gall. 1s. No Money to to be Returned. Books of the Performance to be had at the Theatre.
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At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Wednesday, February 16, 1785, Will be Performed Messiah. A sacred oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel The Principal Vocal Parts by Miss George, Miss Phillips, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold, First Violin by Mr. Richards - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half-a-Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex et Regina.
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At the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1788, Will be performed Messiah. A sacred oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel The Principal Vocal Parts by Mr. Reinhold, Mr. Dignum, Mrs. Crouch, Miss George, and Madame Mara. First Violin by Mr. Shaw - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre. Boxes 10s. 6d. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six Vivant Rex & Regina.
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Third night. Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane, This present Wednesday, March 19. 1794; Will be Performed, (the only Time this Season) The Messiah, a sacred oratorio Composed by G. F. Handel. Part I. Overture. Recit. Mr. Harrison. Comfort ye my people. Air. Every Valley. Chorus And the glory Recit. Mr. Meredith. Thus saith the Lord. Air. But who may abide. Chorus And he shall purify. Recit Mr. Kelly. Behold! a Virgin. Air. O thou that tellest. Recit. Mr. Meredith. For, behold! Air. The people that. Chorus For unto us. Recit. Signora Storace. There were Shepherds. Chorus Glory to God. Air. Master Welsh. Rejoice greatly. Recit. Mrs. Bland. Then shall the Eyes. Air. He shall feed flock. Air. Signora Storace. Come unto him. Chorus His yoke is easy. Part II. Chorus Behold the Lamb. Air Mrs. Crouch. He was despised. Chorus Surely he hath borne. Recit. Mr. Kelly All they that see him. Chorus He trusted in God. Recit. Mr. Harrison. Thy rebuke hath. Air. Behold! and see. Recit. Miss Leake. He was cut off. Air. But thou didst not. Chorus Lift up your heads Recit. Mr. Kelly. Unto which of the. Chorus. Let all the Angels. Air. Mrs. Bland. Thou art gone up. Chorus The Lord gave. Air. Master Welsh. How beautiful. Chorus Their sound is gone. Air. Mr. Meredith. Why do the nations. Chorus. Let us break. Recit. Mr. Dignum. He that dwelleth. Air. Thou shalt break them. Chorus Hallelujah. Part III. Air. Master Welsh. I know that my Redeemer liveth. Semi Chorus. Principal Singers. Since by Man. Chorus - - By Man came also the Resurection of the Dead. Semi Chorus. - For as in Adam all die. Chorus. - - Even so in Christ shall all be made alive. Recitative. Mr. Meredith. Behold! I tell. Air. Accompanied on the Trumpet by Mr. Hyde. The trumpet shall found. Recitative. Then shall be brought to pass. Duetto. Mr. Harrison and Mrs. Crouch. O Death where is thy Sting. Chorus - But thanks be to God. Air. Miss Leake. - If God be for us. Chorus - Worthy is the Lamb. Directors, Mr. Linley, and Mr. Storace. The Principal vocal performers Mr. Harrison, Mr. Meredith, Master Welsh, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Dignum. Signora Storace, Miss Leake, Mrs. Bland, Mrs. Crouch. End of Part I. a Concerto on the Flute by Mr. A S H. End of Part II. a Concerto on the Violin by Mr. Giornovich. Amongst the Principal Instrumental Performers are Messrs. Ashe, W. Parke, Parkinson, Mason, Hyde, Flacks, Ashbridge, Ely, &c. Leader of the Band Mr. Shaw. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gall. 2s. Upper Gall. 1s. No Money to be returned. Books of the performance to be had at the Theatre.
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A catalogue of the collection of pictures of Robert Knight, Esq; (deceas'd,) which will be sold by auction by Mr. Cock, at his house in the Great-Piazza, Covent-Garden, (On Thursday the 7th of this instant February, 1744-5.) The collection may be view'd at the place of sale, on Tuesday the 5th, and every day after till the hour of sale, which will begin at half an hour after eleven. 1 A landskip, the stile of Claude Lorrain 2 A sea port - La mere poussin 3 A holy family - - Titian 4 Our saviour in the garden - Frank. 5 A Turkish palace 6 Its companion 7 A Venus dressing ... 40 A landskip, with architecture La mere Poussin 41 Our Saviour feeding the multitude Blomert 42 A sea port, by moon-light Rosa of Tivoli 43 Our Saviour with Mary Magdalen in the garden 44 Cupid shaving his bow, cooregio 45 Mercury, Venus & cupid, Corregio 46 Jupiter and I,̳ Corregio these four by the regent's copier 47 Bacchus and Riadne - - Romanelli 48 Cardinal fleury, three quartes - Rigand 49 A holy family, with angels - Domenichino 50 A pestilence -- N. Poussin catalogues will be deliver'd gratis, on Saturday the 2d, at the place of sale.
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At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, On Wednesday next, February 16, 1785, Will be performed Messiah. A sacred oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel. The principal vocal parts by Miss George, Miss Phillips, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold. First Violin by Mr. Richards. - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half-a-Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex et Regina.
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A Catalogue of a large, extensive, and valuable parcel of books, in every science, and in most languages; being the genuine library of George Galwey Mills, Esq. (gone to the West Indies,) removed from Slaughter-House, in the County of Gloucester: amongst which are All the fine Editions of the Greek, Latin, English, Italian, and French Classics. - A most extensive Collection of English History and Topography-Books of Prints-Natural History-Manuscripts on Vellum, &c. In superb and elegant bindings. Which will be sold by auction, By Mr. Jeffery, At No. 11 Pall-Mall, On Monday, the 24th of February, 1800, and the twelve following days, (Sundays excepted.) Beginning each day exactly at one o'clock.
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By command of Their Majesties. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Friday, March 18, 1785, Will be performed Messiah A Sacred Oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel The Principal vocal parts by Miss Phillips, Miss George, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold First Violin by Mr. Richards - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half-a-Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex et Regina.
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At play-house prices. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury Lane On Friday next, March 3, 1786. Will be performed Messiah. A sacred oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel. The Principal vocal parts by Mr. Reinhold, Mr. Arrowsmith, Mr. Carter, Master Prinn, Mrs. Forster, and Miss George. - Tickets to be had and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. First Gallery 2s. Second Gallery 1s. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex & Regina. On Wednesday, the 8th of March, will be performed The Prodigal Son.
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At the Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane, On Friday next, February 23, 1787, Will be performed Redemption. A sacred oratorio Selected from the Great and Favourite works of Mr. Handel, That were performed at his commemoration In Westminster-Abbey, And at the Pantheon. The principal vocal parts by Mr. Reinhold, Mr. Dignum, Miss George, Mrs. Crouch, and Madame Mara First Violin by Mr. Shaw. - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre Boxes 10s. 6d Pit 5s First Gallery, 3s Second Gallery 2s Books of the Performance to be had at the Theatre only The Doors to be opened at Half after Five O'Clock, To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex & Regina.
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By command of Their Majesties. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Friday, March 11, 1785, Will be Performed Samson. An oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel. The Principal vocal parts Miss George Miss Phillips, Master Guest, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold, First Violin by Mr. Richards End of the first Part, a Concerto on the Piana Forte, By Miss Parke - Tickets to be had and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half-a-Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Half past five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex et Regina.
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At play-house prices. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury Lane To-Morrow, Friday, March 10, 1786. Will be performed Redemption. A sacred oratorio. Selected from the Great and Favourite works of Mr. Haneel, That were performed at his commemoration In Westminster-Abbey, And at the Pantheon, The Prinipal Vocal Parts by Mr. Bellamy, Mr. Arrowsmith, Mr Negus, Master Pring Mrs. Forster, and Miss George. First Violin by Mr. Shaw. - Tickets to be had and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage door of the Theatre, Boxes 5s Pit 3s. First Gallery 2s. Second Gallery 1s. Books of the Performance to be had at the Theatre only. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex & Regina.
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At the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Friday, Feb. 15, 1788, Will be performed Redemption. A sacred oratorio Selected from the Great and Favourite Works of Mr. Handel, That were performed at his commemoration In Westminster-Abbey, And at the Pantheon. The Principal Vocal Parts by Mr. Reinhold, Mr. Dignum, Mrs. Crouch, Miss George, and Madame Mara. First Violin by Mr. Shaw - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre. Books of the Performance to be had at the Theatre only. Boxes 10s. 6d Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six Vivant Rex & Regina.
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At play-house prices. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury Lane To-Morrow, Wednesday, March 15, 1786. Will be performed Redemption. A sacred oratorio. Selected from the Great and Favourite works of Mr. Handel, That were performed at his commemoration In Westminster-Abbey, And at the Pantheon, The prinipal vocal parts by Mr. Bellamy, Mr. Arrowsmith, Mr Negus, Master Pring Mrs. Forster, and Miss George. First Violin by Mr. Shaw. - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. First Gallery 2s. Second Gallery 1s. Books of the Performance to be had at the Theatre only. The Doors to be opened at Half after Five O'Clock. To begin at Half after Six. Vivant Rex & Regina.
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Public breakfasting, at Keymer's Pavilion & Vauxhall Gardens On Wednesday and Friday mornings, in the assize week; and a concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Leader of the Band, Mr. Hindmarsh Principal Second Violin, Mr. Hewitt. Both from London. The Vocal Parts by Miss Williams, (from the Theatre Royal, Bath, being her first Appearance here) And Miss Harvey. Admittance One Shilling, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate included. - The Concert to begin at Half past Eleven O'Clock. Bastile. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, in the Assize Week, The Garden and Pavilion Will be Elegantly illuminated, And a concert Of Vocal and Instrumental Music. First Violin, Mr. Hindmarsh-Principal Second, Mr. Hewitt. The Vocal Parts by Miss Williams, Mr. Keymer, and Miss Harvey. Several Favorite Songs in Character each Evening. Also, a New Pantomime. Never performed here, called, The Necromancer; Or, Harlequin du Bois. Harlequin, by a Gentleman. - Clown, by Signior Martinelli. - And Colombine, Mrs. Martinelli. In the course of the Pantomime, the following interesting Scenes will be exhibited: The Triumph of Liberty; or, Releasement, from the Bastile. Being a Picturesque View of the Outside of the Bastile, and Drawbridge-Inside of the Bastile-The various Instruments of Torture-Gloomy Cells-Skeletons-Wretched Victims chained in a variety of Postures, and liberated by the brave Henry Henry du Bois. The Whole of the Scenery painted on purpose by Mr. M. H. Keymer. The Machinery by Signior Pietro Martinelli. The whole to conclude with brilliant illuminations. With a Variety of Mechanical Movements, the Designs quite new, By Signior Martinelli. The Proprietor begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norwich, and its Vicinity, that he has lately built a New Commodious Room, and erected an Orchestra and Large Stage after the manner of the Royal Circus, with a complete set of new scenery, in a superior stile of theatrical elegance to any thing of the kind introduced in a public garden on this side the metropolis, by which improvement, 500 persons may be accommodated in the Rotunda more than in the former state Admittance on Tuesday (being the first Opening of the New Orchestra and Stage) and on Wednesday and Friday Evenings, One Shilling. - On Thursday and Saturday Evenings, One Shilling, Sixpence to be returned in Liquor. Tickets of each Performance to be had of the Printers of the Norwich Papers, and at the Gardens. N. B. Both the Greens will have temporary seats, for the accommodation of those who prefer sitting in the Garden. - - The Concert each evening will begin at Half past seven O'Clock. - A capital Collection of Natural Curiosities to be sold cheap, and will be open for the Inspection of the Curious on Friday Morning.
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The last night. to the Lovers of Novelty, Whim, and Humour. At the Theatre in Grantham, on Saturday Evening, September 25th. 1790, will be presented, the Humourous entertainment of As you like it: Or, A Whimsical, Pleasant, and Laughable, Exhibition of the World as it Goes, By Mr. and Mrs. Hudson, &c. &c. From the Royalty Theatre, London; but last from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, Hereford, Nottingham, &c. where it has been received with universal Approbation and Applause. Consisting of Music, Recitations, Imitations, Emblems, and Caricatures, Original, Moral, Political, and Satirical. Part I. Dramatic Sketches; Or, a Theatrical Brush, for rubbing off the rust of care, And Smoothing the Wrinkled Brow of Melancholy. In which will be introduced the various Abuses of the Sock and Buskin, in merry Tragedies and sad Comedies, by Modern Spouters-Stage Candidates-Butchers in Heroics-Tragedy Ranters-Readers without their Eyes-Ghosts without their Lessons-Boglers and Blunderers-With Theatrical Shifts, &c. &c. The first Part to conclude with the Bust of Shakespeare, and the favourite Song of ̀̀the Seven Ages, or Stage Play of Human Life,'' by Mr. Hudson. Part II. The Whim of the Times: Or, such things are. In which will be introduced a cabinet of trifles, and descanted upon with Wit, Humour and Sentiment. The second Part to conclude with the Bust of that brave Roman General Belisarius and the universally admired Song of ̀̀date obulum Belisario,'' by Mr Hudson. Part III. A dish of small talk; Or, a Humourous description of a rout, &c. &c. By Mrs. Hudson. After which ̀̀the Parting Kiss'' a favourite new Song (never in Print) By Mr. Hudson. Part IV. Mrs. Hudson will Draw The Pictures of the Audience, From the Box, Pit and Gallery, in such a stile that the Outlines shall not offend, or the Colouring afford a Shadow of disgust. To conclude with an Address to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Grantham by way of Epilogue. - After which, The Triumph of Liberty, or the Destruction of the Bastile, a favourite Ballad, by Mr. Hudson. And for the Entertainment of Younger Minds, as well Amusement for those Ladies and Gentlemen, &c. who had not an opportunity of seeing the original in London. - The whole will conclude with a new and grand Spectacle, in commemoration of the King's happy Recovery, in which will be introduced a compleat and exact Representation of the Royal Procession to St. Paul's, On St. George's Day, (by moving Figures) as it passed on between Temple-Bar, and Ludgate-Hill. And performed in London last Summer, upwards of One Hundred and Thirty Nights. The Scenery, Machinery, and Decorations entirely new, and executed in the most masterly Stile, by two of the first Artists in London. - To close with ̀̀god save the King.'' Tickets to be had at the Printing-Office, and of Mr. Hudson, at Mr. Thelwells', in High-Street. Boxes 2s. - Pit 1s. - Gallery 6d. - Doors to be opened at Six, and to begin at Seven O'Clock. Young Ladies and Gentlemen under Fifteen, Half Price in the Boxes. The Exhibition was received again on Thursday Evening by a numerous and polite Audience, with universal Approbation and Applause.
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For one night only. At the theatre, Wisbech: Mr. Scriven presents his most respectful Compliments to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Wisbech-Begs Leave to inform them he has at a great Expence purchased a Correct Copy of that truly admirable and entertaining Poetic and Prosaic Composition, called Collins's Evening Brush, Exhibited by the Author, in London and several of the Principal Cities and Towns in this Kingdom, to the most elegant and crowded Audiences-A Piece, allowed by all who have honoured it by their Attention to be replete with Wit, Humour, Satire, and Food for Laughter. On Friday Evening August 27th. 1790, will be presented a pasticcio, call'd Collins's Evening Brush. For Rubbing off the Rust of Care: Divided into four parts. Part I. An Exordium to the Audience, wherein the Author shews his wish to please, with a particular Attention to avoid giving Offence to any Individual, by a Sacrifice to the Shrine of Ill Nature, or the slightest Stab to moral Virtue Then follows as an Introduction to the Piece itself. The Brush Song. After which A Dissertation on Actors and Acting. The humorous contrast between Jack Sly and John Bull, the late David Garrick and Snip the Taylor. Hamlet and the Scot's Pedlar. The Tragedy Belwether, and Tragedy Bantam Cock. Concluding with a Comic Song, called Shakespear's seven Ages, In which will be Introduced The Infant, The Schoolboy, The Lover, The Soldier, The Justice, The Old Man, And Second Childhood. Part II. A Humorous Description of Parish Clerks. A critical dispute, Whether a Hedge Hog is an Animal, or a Vegetable; an Artifical or a Natural Curiosity. The Political Barber. The Learned Irish School-Master, teaching the Little Puny Whipsters their Cris-Cross-Row. Darby Logan, the Irish Bull-Maker. Concluding with an Irish Song. in which he gives a humorous Description of his Voyage from Dublin to London. End of Act II. - The Lass of Richmond Hill, by Mrs. Scriven: Part III. The Imperfect Norwich Actor, Dryden's Pegasus, The English Aristophanes The One armed Tragedian. And the Raw-Boned Actresses. Concluding with the Comic Song of, Ancient Rome contrasted with Modern London. A Hunting Song, by Mrs. Scriven. Part IV. A song, called the disgraced Roman General Bellisarius. The Puny Richard the Third. Concluding with a new comic song. During the evening The New Four & Twenty Fidlers. The Whole to Conclude with A Hornpipe by Mr. Sriven. Doors to be open'd at Six, and begin precisely at Seven O'Clock. - Pit 2s. Gallery 1s. Tickets to be had at the Inns, Printing-Office, and of Mr. Scriven at Mr. Friend's in Deadman's-Lane.
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By command of Their Majesties. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, On Friday nex, March 4, 1785, Will be Performed Judas Maccabaeus. An Oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel. The Principal vocal parts by Miss Phillips, Miss George, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold, First Violin by Mr. Richards End of the first Part, a Concerto upon the Hautboy, By Mr. Parke. - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half-a-Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex et Regina.
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By command of Their Majesties. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Friday, February 11, 1785, Will be performed The music That was selected for the Commemoration of Handel In Westminster Abbey and the Pantheon, the 26th and 27th of May, 1784. The principal vocal parts by Miss George, Miss Phillips, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold. First Violin by Mr. Richards. - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half-a-Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at half past five O'Clock. To begin at half past six. Vivant Rexet Regina.
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By command of Their Majesties. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, On Friday next, March 11, 1785, Will be Performed Samson. An oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel. The Principal vocal parts by Miss George Miss Phillips, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold, First Violin by Mr. Richards End of the first Part, a Concerto on the Piana Forte, By Miss Parke - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, an Half-a-Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at half past five O'Clock. To begin at half past six. Vivant Rex et Regina.
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By command of Their Majesties. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Friday, February 11, 1785, Will be performed The music That was selected for the Commemoration of Handel In Westminster Abbey and the Pantheon, the 26th and 27th of May, 1784. The principal vocal parts by Miss George, Miss Phillips, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold. First Violin by Mr. Richards. - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half-a-Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex et Regina.
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At the Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane, On Wednesday next, February 28, 1787, Will be performed Redemption. A sacred oratorio Selected from the Great and Favourite works of Mr. Handel, That were performed at his commemoration In Westminster-Abbey, And at the Pantheon. The principal vocal parts by Mr. Reinhold, Mr. Dignum, Mrs. Crouch, Miss George, and Madame Mara First Violin by Mr. Shaw. - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre Boxes 10s. 6d Pit 5s First Gallery, 3s 6d Second Gallery 2s Books of the Performance to be had at the Theatre only The Doors to be opened at Half after Five O'Clock, To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex & Regina.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)Date: 1787]- Books
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By authority of the Lord chamberlain, Lyceum, Strand. Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Evening, during Lent only, Will be presented, (in Three Parts,) Mr. Reeve's new entertainment, with additions, called, Mirth's Museum, or The Country Club: Consisting of Introductory readings and recitals, With original songs. The music, entirely New, by Mr. Reeve. The recitals by Mr. J. Wewitzer: Vocal Parts by Mr. Gray, Mr. Masters, Mrs. Iliff, and Mrs. Reeve. In Part I. will be introduced, among others, the following Subjects: Exordium-Humanity-a Tar's Gratitude-Charity-a Seaman's Preface to heaving off a Stave-Hibernian Remarks on Bull-Making, &c. &c. - and the following new songs: Exordium Ingratitude, or the Captive The Lavender Girl The Vestry Dinner Messmates at Sea, and The Antiquity of Bulls, or Paddy's Origin Bonny Wully End of Part I. the Celebrated overture to Oscar and Malvina, In which Mr. Courtenay will perform on The Union Pipes, Accompanied on the Harp by Mr. Wieppart. Part II. A Digression-Theatrical Hint-Matrimonial Congratulations-Extraneous Conversation-Introduction of a Market Girl-Bacchanalian Apology, &c. and the following new songs: Knowing Joe, and the Shew-Folk Goddess of the Silver Stream The Pedlar The Market Lass and The Huntsman's Rhapsody End of the Second, and in the Course of the Third Part. Several favourite Airs by Messrs. Courtenay & Wieppart. Part III. Digressive Hints on Love and Affection-Nautic Friendship-Loyalty, &c. &c. and the following new songs: My Journey is Love I never will Marry Ben Block, or the Sailor's Friend The Knife Grinder Finale, Song, and Chorus May Loyalty Flourish for ever Boxes, 4s. - Pit, 2s. 6d. - Gallery, 1s. 6d. The Doors to be opened at Half past Six O'Clock, and the Performance to begin at Half past Seven, precisely. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Lyceum, every Day. - Mr. Lingham, the Proprietor, begs Leave to assure the Public, that the Lyceum is elegantly fitted up for their Reception, with New Decorations, &c. &c. and, studious to please, every Endeavour will be exerted on his Part to merit Patronage and Support - Books of the songs to be had at the Lyceum.
Lyceum Theatre (Westminster, London, England)Date: [1794?]- Books
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At the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, On Wednesday next, March 20, 1782, Will be performed Messiah. A sacred oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel. The Principal Vocal Parts by Miss Linley, Miss Draper, and Miss Prudom. Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold. First Violin by Mr. Richards. End of the First Part, a Concerto on the Hautboy, By Mr. Parke. - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half a Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors will be opened at Half an Hour after Five O'Clock, To begin at Half an Hour after Six. Vivant Rex & Regina.
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