John Pory describes in a newsletter to Viscount Scudamore an altercation which took place at the Blackfriars theatre between Captain Essex and the Lord Thurles. Essex and his stepmother had a box for the performance; Thurles stood on the stage in front of them and blocked their sight. He refused to move aside when asked to do so; when Essex tried to push him aside, Thurles drew his sword and attempted to run the Captain through.
| Name | Event Role(s) | Document Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Essex, née Paulet, Elizabeth | audience member | |
| Pory, John | correspondent | |
| Scudamore, John | correspondent | |
| Essex, Charles | disputant | |
| Butler, Walter | disputant |