Viewing Event Record: The Lords Admiral and Chamberlain ask the Privy Council to prevent a third company from playing

Abstract

The Lords Admiral and Chamberlain petition the Privy Council on behalf of their respective companies. Only two companies (theirs) are properly licensed to play; a third, unlicensed company has lately been obtruding on that privilege. They ask the Privy Council to take measures to suppress the third, and ensure that only the Admiral's and Chamberlain's Men be allowed to play.

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 19 February 1598 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: 19 February 1598 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name

Rose

Troupes

Name

Admiral's Men

Name

Chamberlain's Men (1596-1603)

People