Margaret Brayne sues James and Cuthbert Burbage in Chancery court over her share of the Theatre playhouse profits. Bryan Ellam, carpenter, testifies on behalf of the Burbages 15 February 1591/2. James and Cuthbert Burbage have spent £30 or £40 in building and repairs to the Theatre within the past six or seven weeks, and that overall they have spent about £240 or £230 on improvements over the last fourteen years.
| Name | Event Role(s) | Document Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Burbage, James | defendant | playhouse owner |
| Burbage, Cuthbert | defendant | |
| Ellam, Bryan | deponent | carpenter |
| Brayne, Margaret | plaintiff | |
| Brayne, John | playhouse financier | |
| Allen, Giles | property holder |