Viewing Event Record: A German prince mentions four active theatres in London

Abstract

In a verse account of his travels through Germany, the Netherlands, England and France, 1596–7, Prince Ludwig of Anhalt-Cöthen refers to four theatres in London.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 26 June 1596 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 1596 (Source of claim: transcription)

Venues

Name
Curtain
Name
Rose
Name
Swan
Name
Theatre

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
of Anhalt-Cöthen, Ludwig I traveller

Event Type

  • audience context
  • playhouse context