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PG-P.768.061
8 Dec 1768:33 (2085)
By authority, by the American Company, at the Theatre, in
Southwark, to-morrow, being Friday, the 9th of December,
will be presented,
The Busy Body;
to which will be added,
The Contrivances.
After which will be exhibited upon the stage, an elegant
sett of fire-works, (by two Italian brothers, who have
performed at the Theatre Royal, at Madrid, before their
Majesties the King and Queen of Spain, and at the theatres
of most of the Courts in Italy and Germany, and given
universal satisfaction; to be arranged in the following
manner; a large wheel, illuminated with brilliant fire. A
triumphal arch, adorned on each side, with a globe in the
middle. A tornant, with variegated fire. Several fountains
of different compositions; with many more curious pieces,
too tedious to insert here. It having been hinted to Mr.
Douglass, that an exhibition of this kind (the first upon
any stage in America) would be acceptable to the public; he,
with pleasure, embraced the opportunity of manifesting his
zeal and attention, by presenting them with this additional
entertainment; for which, tho'the expence of the evening
will be greatly encreased, he demands no more than the usual
prices. Boxes 7s, 6d. Pit 5s. Gallery 3s. On Monday, King
John.
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