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RAG.780.105
9 May 1780:33 (277)
By permission. On this and Thursday evening, the 9th and
11th of May, in a commodious room at No. 1045 in Water-
Street, the 7th house above Pecks-Slip, will be exhibited by
Mr. Partridge and Mrs. May, the
Dexterity of Hand, in the most surprizing manner;
such as bringing cards out of eggs, eating fire, and
bringing forth ribbons, and many other curiosities, too
tedious to mention.
After which will be presented the play of
Bateman, or The Unhappy Marriage.
By a company of artificial actors.
In the play Mr. Punch intends to do himself the pleasure to
make his appearance, and promises upon his honour to behave
with decency.
After which a hornpipe by a gentleman.
Likewise, The Italian Shades; or Magic Lanthorn.
The entertainment to conclude with a representation of the
besieging and taking of the Havannah. In which will be a
lively appearance of ships sailing on the water, engaging
the castle and batteries, also sea horses, dolphins,
mermaids, &c.&c.&c.
Front seats 4s. back seats 3s. and children 2s.
N.B. The doors to be opened at 6 o'clock, and to begin
precisely at 7. --Tickets to be had at the place of
performance.
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