Viewing Event Record: Wenches find dinner dates at the theatre, according to a character in 'Wit in a Constable'

Abstract

A character in Henry Glapthorne's 'Wit in a Constable' refers to the practice of 'wenches' who 'take [men] up at playes / to intice them at the next licentious Taverne / To spend a supper on them.'

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1640 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 1639 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
playhouse

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Event Type

  • audience context
  • cultural context