Viewing Event Record: The King's Men are paid for 'private practise' during plague closures

Abstract

A warrant from the office of the Treasurer of the Chamber records a payment of £40 to John Heminges on behalf of the King's Men as a 'rewarde for their private practise in the time of infeccon' in preparation for Christmas performances at Court.

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 26 April 1609 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: 4 January 1609 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name

Court

Troupes

Name

King's Men (1603-1625)

People