Viewing Event Record: Christopher Beeston is paid for court performances by Queen Henrietta Maria's Men and his new company

Abstract

A warrant from the Lord Chamberlain records a payment of £150 to Christopher Beeston for four plays at Hampton Court (£20 per play) and five plays at Whitehall performed by Queen Henrietta Maria's Men in 1635, as well as for two plays acted by 'the new Company.'

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 10 May 1637 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 1635 To: 1637 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Beeston, Christopher payee company manager

Event Type

  • company context
  • payment
  • performance