Viewing Event Record: Sir Henry Herbert cleans up 'The Tamer Tam'd,' but advises that 'ould' plays need to be carefully reviewed

Abstract

Sir Henry Herbert cleans up the text of 'The Tamer Tam'd' and returns it to the players, but advises that 'ould' plays need to be carefully reviewed. From now on, all old plays must be brought to the Master of Revels before being revived, 'since they may be full of offensive things against church and state; .

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1821 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 21 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

Event Type

  • company context
  • performance restraint