Viewing Event Record: Richard Burbage and Will Kemp appear as characters in a play

Abstract

Richard Burbage and William Kemp appear as characters in 'The Return from Parnassus,' a play produced by Cambridge students. Burbage and Kemp instruct two students on acting and praise themselves for their own acting skill. The Kemp character mocks academic plays and emphasizes his ability to make funny faces.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1606 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

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From: before 1606 (Source of claim: externally supplied)

Venues

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Kemp, William player
Burbage, Richard player

Event Type

  • company context
  • cultural context
  • player context
  • playhouse context