Viewing Event Record: The King's Men submit an apology for their disobedience against the Master of the Revels

Abstract

The King's Men submit an apology for their disobedience against the Master of the Revels in having performed an unlicensed play called 'The Spanish Viceroy.' The apology comes as part of the aftermath of the 'Tamer Tam'd' scandal.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1831 (Source of claim: externally supplied)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 24 October 1633 (Source of claim: transcription)

Venues

Name
Blackfriars (II)

Troupes

Name
King's Men (1625-1642)

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Herbert, Henry Master of the Revels
Taylor, Joseph player
Robinson, Richard player
Swanston, Elliard player
Pollard, Thomas player
Benfield, Robert player
Burght, George player
Lowin, John player
Shank, John player
Rice, John player
Rowley, William player
Sharpe, Richard player

Event Type

  • company context
  • play censorship
  • play license