Viewing Event Record: Professional players perform in 'The Magnificent Entertainment'

Abstract

According to Thomas Dekker's account of King James I's royal entrance into London, two speakers for one of the several pageants were a boy of 'her Majesties Revels,' presenting Thamesis, and Edward Alleyn presenting Genius.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1604 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 15 March 1604 (Source of claim: original)

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People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Alleyn, Edward player

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Event Type

  • company context
  • cultural context
  • player context
  • playhouse context
  • royal entrance