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VGW(RI.772.015
19 Nov 1772:31 (341)
By authority. At the theatre in Williamsburg, on Monday the
23d of this instant (November) will be exhibited, by Mr.
Gardiner, a curious set of figures, richly dressed, four
feet high; they are to appear on the stage as if alive, and
will perform a tragic performance, called Bateman and his
Ghost.
Likewise a set of waterworks, representing the sea, and all
manner of sea monsters sporting on the waves. With the
taking of the Havannah, with ships, forts, and batteries,
continually firing, until victory crowns the British forces;
with the appearance of the two armies. To which will be
added, a magnificent piece of machinery, called Cupid's
Paradise, representing seventy odd pillars and columns, with
the appearance of Neptune and Amphritrite, and music
suitable thereto. The whole to conclude with a magnificent
set of fireworks, such as caterine wheels, Italian candles,
sea fountains, and sun flowers with the appearance of the
sun and moon in their full lustre.
Mr. Gardiner will extend himself between two chairs, and
suffer any of the company to break a stone of two hundred
weight on his bare breast.
Ticket to be had at the theatre, which are 3s9. for the
box, pit 2s6, and gallery 1s3. The performance to begin at
6 o'clock. Vivant Rex & Regina.
*** No person can be admitted behind the scene.
N.B. Between the acts will be instrumental music, consisting
of French horns and trumpets.
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