Viewing Event Record: Sir Edward Coke writes to the Lord Mayor against the projected new playhouse

Abstract

Sir Edward Coke writes to the lord Mayor, Sir Thomas Hayes, regarding the projected new playhouse [Porter's Hall]. He notes that a similar project – the Whitefriars playhouse – was attempted and forbidden 'neere Sergeantes Inne.' He cites various reasons against the project, including the danger of infection and proximity to the King's Wardrobe, and asks the Mayor to send him a copy of the Act of Council on the restraint of playhouses in the City.

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 13 August 1615 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: 13 August 1615 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name

Porter's Hall

Name

Whitefriars

People