Viewing Event Record: The Rose and Curtain feature comedies by Plautus, and pathetic Spanish tragedies

Abstract

A character in the fifth satire of Everard Guildpin's 'Skialethia' refers to the Rose and Curtain as places to see a comedy by Plautus, or 'the pathetic Spaniard's Tragedies.'

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 15 September 1598 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 1598 (Source of claim: original)

Date notes

Notes
The date recorded is that of the book's entry in the Stationers' Register.

Venues

Name
Curtain
Name
Rose

Event Type

  • cultural context
  • playhouse context