Viewing Event Record: Paul Hentzner, a traveller in England, reports on London's theatrical scene

Abstract

Paul Hentzner, a traveller in England, observes that there are a number of theatres outside the city of London -- all wooden -- 'in which English actors perform comedies and tragedies, usually on single days, to a great crowd of men.' Their acrobatics and 'sweet music' draw great applause. Hentzner seems to refer obliquely to the Swan when he describes a royal ship 'not far from one of these theatres.'

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From: 1629 (Source of claim: original)

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From: 1598 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

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Swan

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Rose

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Curtain

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Theatre

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