Viewing Event Record: Theatre boxes can cost half a crown

Abstract

A character in John Fletcher's 'Wit Without Money' refers to 'half crowne boxes' available in theatres.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1639 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: before 1625 (Source of claim: externally supplied)

Venues

Name
playhouse

Event Type

  • audience context
  • playhouse business
  • playhouse context