Viewing Event Record: 'The Martyred Soldier' is licensed to the Palsgrave's Men after Herbert takes it from Lady Elizabeth's Men

Abstract

Henry Herbert licenses 'The Martyred Soldier,' confiscated from the players at the Cockpit, to the Palsgrave's players under a different title for a payment of £1. Herbert notes that Richard Gunnell of the Palsgrave's Men entreated Herbert to get the consent of Christopher Beeston so that they could have the play.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 28 August 1623 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 28 August 1623 (Source of claim: transcription)

Venues

Name
Phoenix/Cockpit
Name
Fortune (II)

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Herbert, Henry Master of the Revels
Beeston, Christopher company manager
Gunnell, Richard playhouse manager
Shirley, Henry playwright

Event Type

  • company business
  • company context
  • payment
  • play license
  • playhouse business
  • playhouse context