Viewing Event Record: Francis Henslowe buys a share in the Queen's Men when they go on a provincial tour

Abstract

An entry in Philip Henslowe's diary records that he lent £15 to Francis Henslowe on 8 May 1593 to pay for a share in the Queen's Men 'when they brocke & went into the contrey to playe[.]' Francis is to repay the loan when he returns from 'owt of the contrey.'

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 8 May 1593 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: by 8 May 1593 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Troupes

Name
Queen's Men

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Henslowe, Philip money lender
Henslowe, Francis sharer
Towne, John witness
Daves, Hugh witness
Alleyn, Richard witness

Event Type

  • company business
  • company context
  • payment
  • player context