Viewing Event Record: The Lord Chamberlain forbids the printing of plays without permission from the playing companies

Abstract

The Lord Chamberlain, Philip, Earl of Montgomery and Pembroke, reiterates in a letter to the wardens of the Stationers' Company an earlier order against printing plays without the explicit permission of the leaders of the acting companies. He directs stationers to stop any plays already at press and seek permission from either John Lowin and Joseph Taylor of the King's Men, or Christopher Beeston of the King's and Queen's Young Company.

Date Event Recorded

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

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 17 June 1637 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Herbert, Philip Lord Chamberlain
Lowin, John company manager
Taylor, Joseph company manager
Beeston, Christopher company manager

Event Type

  • company business
  • company context
  • cultural context