Viewing Event Record: Plays at the Fortune and Red Bull spoil for action

Abstract

The testator in a mock will divides his books equally between the Fortune and Red Bull theatres, 'for they spoil many a good play for want of action.'

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1641 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: before 1641 (Source of claim: externally supplied)

Venues

Name
Fortune (II)
Name
Red Bull

Event Type

  • cultural context
  • playhouse context