Viewing Event Record: 'The Challenge' is allowed, after having been performed without a license at the Cockpit

Abstract

Henry Herbert allows a play called 'The Challenge' in 1640, though he notes that it was produced unlicensed by William Beeston at the Cockpit.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1640 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 1640 (Source of claim: transcription)

Venues

Name
Phoenix/Cockpit

Troupes

Name
Beeston's Boys

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Herbert, Henry Master of the Revels
Beeston, William playhouse manager

Event Type

  • company context
  • illicit performance
  • play license
  • playhouse context