Viewing Event Record: The Cockpit/Phoenix repertory is granted official protection against performances by other companies

Abstract

The Lord Chamberlain records a warrant ordering other companies to not perform the plays owned by William Beeston and the Young Company of players at the Cockpit/Phoenix. The plays so protected are listed.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 10 August 1639 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 10 August 1639 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Phoenix/Cockpit

Troupes

Name
Beeston's Boys

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Beeston, William Governor of the Cockpit Players

Event Type

  • company business
  • company context
  • company restraint
  • illicit performance
  • performance restraint
  • playhouse business
  • playhouse context
  • playhouse restraint