Viewing Event Record: The plague threatens: Theatres must close until Michaelmas

Abstract

So as to avoid the threat of plague during the hot weather, the Privy Council orders that the Theatre 'and such like' close until at least Michaelmas.

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 1 August 1577 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: 1 August 1577 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name

Theatre

Name

Curtain

Name

Newington Butts

Name

Bel Savage

Name

Bell

Name

Bull

Name

Cross Keys

Name

Blackfriars (I)

Name

St Paul's (I)

Name

Bear Garden

People