Viewing Event Record: Performances occur at the Cockpit/Phoenix despite theatres being closed during the plague

Abstract

The Privy Council issues a warrant to messenger Jasper Heyley for the arrest of Christopher and William Beeston, Theophilus Bird, Ezekiel Fenn, and Michael Mohun with a clause that the Phoenix playhouse be shut down until further notice.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 12 May 1637 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 1 March 1637 To: 12 May 1637 (Source of claim: transcription)

Venues

Name
Phoenix/Cockpit

Troupes

Name
Beeston's Boys

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Bird, Theophilus player
Fenn, Ezekiel player
Mohun, Michael player
Beeston, Christopher playhouse manager
Beeston, William playhouse manager

Event Type

  • arrest
  • illicit performance
  • plague

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