Viewing Event Record: Flags and trumpets announce performances: Field

Abstract

In John Field's pamphlet concerning the partial collapse of the Paris Garden, he observes that the 'flagges of defiance against God' flown by theatres and dicing houses are more likely to gather company than the preaching of the word of God.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 17 January 1583 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 13 January 1583 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
playhouse

Event Type

  • anti-theatrical comment
  • performance context
  • playhouse context