Viewing Event Record: Henslowe engages William Borne for the Admiral's Men

Abstract

Henslowe notes that William Borne has approached him to join the Admiral's Men, and Henslowe has contracted to engage him. Borne is bound to the company and playhouse exclusively for three years, at pain of 100 marks forfeiture. The contract is to take effect immediately upon the lifting of the playing ban imposed in the wake of the performance of the Isle of Dogs.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 10 August 1597 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 10 August 1597 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Rose

Troupes

Name
Admiral's Men

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Borne, William player
Henslowe, Philip playhouse owner
Alleyn, Edward witness player
Robson, ––– witness

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Event Type

  • company business
  • player context
  • playhouse business