Viewing Event Record: Sir Henry Herbert sends a warrant to the Kings Men to prevent them from performing 'The Tamer Tam'd'

Abstract

Sir Henry Herbert sends a warrant to the Kings Men to prevent them from performing 'The Tamer Tam'd,' 'upon complaints of foule and offensive manners conteyned therein.' He notes that they acted 'The Scornful Lady' instead.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1831 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 18 October 1633 (Source of claim: transcription)

Venues

Name
Blackfriars (II)

Troupes

Name
King's Men (1625-1642)

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Herbert, Henry Master of the Revels

Event Type

  • company context
  • performance restraint