Viewing Event Record: Certain players are banned from performing in Southwark

Abstract

The Privy Council orders that certain players be restrained from performing in the Borough of Southwark and other places in that part of Surrey, as by luring people to their plays they contribute to the spread of the plague.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 10 November 1578 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 10 November 1578 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Newington Butts

Event Type

  • company restraint
  • performance restraint
  • playhouse context