Prince Otto von Hessen-Cassell visits London in 1611; his diary provides a summary of London's theatrical offerings. London has seven theatres, which present plays [comodien] every day except Sunday. The best of these is the Globe [der glbs], which lies across the water. The theatre in which the children play is on this side of the water [ie in the City]; performances run at 3pm, but only from Michaelmas through Easter. Admission to the children's theatre is half a shilling, but as much as half a crown at the other place [ie the Globe]. The Globe plays only by candlelight, and has the best company in London. There is also a house in which bears and hares are baited with dogs.
| Name | Event Role(s) | Document Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| von Hessen-Cassel, Otto | traveller |