Edmond Malone's transcription of a lost document provides evidence concerning Philip Henslowe and Jacob Meade's arrangements with Robert Dawes over the uses of new Hope theatre. Dawes is bound to act in any company appointed by Henslowe and Meade for three years for one share in the company. The contract lays out a schedule of fines for non-appearance or drunkenness at rehearsals and performances, and provides penalties for theft of company property. Performances are scheduled to begin at 3 o'clock. Dawes agrees that Henslowe and Meade will have the use of the playhouse as they see fit one day in every four [perhaps a misreading of fourteen], and that they will have the use of it for bull- and bear-baiting on every Monday.
| Name | Event Role(s) | Document Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Henslowe, Philip | company manager | playhouse owner |
| Meade, Jacob | company manager | playhouse owner |
| Dawes, Robert | player | sharer |