Viewing Event Record: Theatres close because of the plague

Abstract

Henry Herbert records that, because of the recent increase in plague deaths, the Lord Chamberlain has issued a warrant to suppress all playhouses. Herbert delivered his orders to the 'four companys of players' via George Wilson.

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 12 May 1636 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: 10 May 1636 (Source of claim: externally supplied)

Venues

Name

Salisbury Court

Name

Blackfriars (II)

Name

Phoenix/Cockpit

Name

Red Bull

Name

Globe (II)

Troupes

Name

King's Men (1625-1642)

Name

Red Bull Company (c1625-1642)

Name

Prince Charles' Men (1631-1642)

Name

Queen Henrietta Maria's Men

People