Viewing Event Record: Henry Herbert sells a play to Christopher Beeston, and receives payment for licensing it and a pair of gloves

Abstract

Henry Herbert records a payment of £3 from Christopher Beeston for an old play called 'Hymen's Holiday,' recently revived at the Phoenix. Herbert received an additional £1 for his making alterations to the original. He further notes that he met with Beeston at 'the ould exchange' and received a pair of gloves for his wife, 'that cost him at least twenty shillings.'

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 15 August 1633 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: 15 August 1633 (Source of claim: transcription)

Venues

Name

Phoenix/Cockpit

Troupes

Name

Queen Henrietta Maria's Men

People