Viewing Event Record: Jonson's 'The Masque of Christmas' describes thew recruitment of boy players for the King's Men

Abstract

Venus, 'a deafe Tire-woman' in Ben Jonson's 'Masque of Christmas,' suggests she should let her son Cupid out 'by the weeke, to the Kings Players' and names 'Master Burbadge' and 'Mr. Heminges' as interested parties.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1640 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: circa 1616 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Troupes

Name
King's Men (1603-1625)

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Heminges, John company manager
Burbage, Richard player

Event Type

  • company context
  • cultural context
  • player context