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PROGRAMME OF SCENERY, &c.

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PROGRAMME OF SCENERY, &c.

SCENE I.

THE BARE STAGE.

A Scene never before exhibited on such an occasion at this or any other Theatre.

SCENE II.

RICHARD THE THIRD'S TENT, Exactly in the wretched state in which he left it. Followed by AN EFFECT OF FANCY.

Experimental Camp of the Combined Forces of the British Drama, On the Stage of the Olympic Theatre; and REVIEW OF THE PLAY-HOUSEHOLD BRIGADE; In which, amongst other brilliant manœuvres, will be exhibited, by the kind permission of Spectacle, whose Marquee will be thrown open for that purpose,

Tableau 1.—MACBETH MEETING THE WITCHES. Period, 1053. Costume, 1853.

  • Macbeth 1st ... Mr. White
  • Macbeth 2nd ... Mr. Watson
  • Macbeth 3rd ... Mr. Hart
  • Banquo ... Mr. Leslie
  • The Three Witches ... Messrs. Black, White, & Grey

Tableau 2.

SKATING SCENE from the OPERA of “LE PROPHETE.” Skaters—Misses Medex, Turtle, Carter, and Wood.

Tableau 3.—GROUP FROM “SARDANAPALUS.”

  • Sardanapalus ... Mr. Vincent
  • Myrrha ... Miss Marston
SCENE IV.

THE PAVILION OF FANCY, A Fancy Sketch for the Last Scene, got up on the shortest notice, and perfectly regardless of expense.

FEU DE JOIE. STURM MARSCH FINALE, And Royal Salute by the whole Olympic Division, in presence (it is hoped) of GENERAL Approbation.